Rencontre Arrangée

Celeste Khoza made one thing very clear to everyone around her- marriage was not for her and she definitely did not want children. Her parents have always supported her every decision and would never do anything to hurt her...but what happens when the very same parents find a suitor for her? Someone she would've never went for? Someone who has her overbearing and possessive parents weak at the knees and bending at his will? A Swiss man by the name of Daddy Aebischer.

In a desperate bid to save her father's failing company, Anna is forced into an arranged marriage with the wealthy and charming playboy, Jonathan Clarkson. With her family's financial future hanging in the balance, Mr. Clarkson strikes a deal: he'll bail out Anna's father's company if she marries his son. As Anna embarks on this unexpected journey, she must navigate the complexities of their arrangement and discover whether true love can blossom amidst the constraints of a forced marriage. Will Anna's heart find its way in this high-stakes union, or is it destined to be a loveless transaction driven by financial necessity?

Jasmine must face a difficult choice when her father flees money from his employer, Mr. Hawthorne. As payment for her father's wrongdoing, Jasmine is forced to become Mr. Hawthorne's mistress. The meeting is the beginning of a journey full of conflict and forbidden feelings, the unraveling of mysteries, and the revelation of the true power of their relationship.

Pagkalipas ng tatlong taon ay nagbalik siya, at narinig ko siyang pinag-uusapan ang tungkol sa dovorce. Wala siyang sinabi kahit na matapos niyang makuha ang aking pagkabirhen bago siya umalis. Sobrang sakit ng naramdaman ko. Hindi niya ako binigyan ng pagkakataong maging mabuting asawa para sa kanya, pero gusto niya pa rin akong hiwalayan. Hindi dahil mahal ko siya, kundi dahil inakala kong naging tapat ako sa kanya habang siya naman ay nagpakasaya kasama ang kanyang kalaguyo. Ngunit nagawa pa niyang magreklamo na parang ako ang sumakal sa kanya. Galit na galit ako. Sisiguraduhin kong mahihirapan sila ng kanyang kalaguyo na makumbinsi ako sa diborsyo. Pero bakit parang iba ang ikinikilos niya? Bakit nakakaramdam ako ng pagkasabik sa tuwing magkakadikit kami?

“Siapa kau—“ “Diam dan cium aku,” bisik Caspian. Elora belum sempat mengeluarkan umpatan saat Caspian mengunci tatapan mata Elora dengan sepasang mata biru kobalt yang bagai berpendar dalam remangnya koridor * Elora, seorang creative director di sebuah perusahaan periklanan, Dreamcatcher, mengalami perubahan besar dalam hidupnya setelah bertemu Caspian, model sekaligus pemilik perkebunan anggur terbesar di Queenstown, New Zealand. Insiden pada suatu malam kembali mempertemukan mereka berdua, dan membuat Elora mengetahui bahwa dirinya ternyata adalah manusia serigala … dan juga jodoh yang ditakdirkan Hëna, sang dewi bulan, untuk Caspian. Caspian sendiri tengah disibukkan dengan upaya mengusut dalang di balik kematian Cooper, sahabat sekaligus Beta dalam Sacred Storm, kawanan yang dipimpin Caspian. Takdir yang mempertemukan Caspian dan Elora, dan takdir pula yang memisahkan mereka, seiring dengan terungkapnya kasus kematian Cooper dan juga fakta tentang siapa Elora sebenarnya. “Liar, spontan, berani. Aku menyukainya,” bisik Caspian di telinga Elora. “Tapi sayang sekali aku sudah bersumpah tak akan melakukan apapun padamu … sampai kau mengizinkannya. Jadi tunggulah sampai aku berhasil mendapatkanmu.” “Jangan bermimpi.”

21++ "Pasangan pengantin dipersilahkan saling berciuman demi mengikat janji suci," suasana pernikahan itu terlihat hikmat, para undangan menatap keduanya dengan perasaan haru terlebih saat melihat kedua mempelai saling mendekatkan wajah mereka, tanpa mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya. **Maximilan** "Aku tahu kebusukan mu, maka jadilah gadis yang penurut." Max menatap dengan tajam dan penuh ancaman. **Rubbi** "Kau keparat, bajingan!" Rubbi membalas dengan penuh kebencian. Keduanya menikah atas dasar sama-sama menutupi kebusukan yang mereka sembunyikan bukan berlandaskan Cinta. Tapi. Mungkinkah sebuah pernikahan bisa berjalan jika tidak dilandasi oleh cinta?

Childhood sweethearts, Ethan and Lily have always harbored secret affections for one another. Yet, misunderstandings lead each to believe the other's heart belongs to another. They spent three years in a loveless marriage. When a sudden car accident jolts their realities, the thought of a life without Lily serves as a catalyst for Ethan to confront his fears and fight for the love he's always desired. Engaged since before they were born, James and Sophia were considered the perfect match. When Sophia's family went bankrupt, everyone expected James to cancel the engagement, but he didn't. They got married, James's distant demeanor created a chasm between them. Receiving pictures of him kissing another woman became the breaking point for Sophia, prompting her to seek a divorce. Now James must find a way to win her heart or he would lose the only light in his life. University power couple, Alexander and Isabella were torn apart by her father's manipulations, sacrificing their love for his future and safety--Isabella broke up with him. Years later, Alexander is no longer the poor boy that could be dismissed. He owns a successful law firm, while Isabella's family faces financial ruin. In a desperate move her father arranges her marriage to Alexander, thrusting them back into each other's lives. As Alexander strives to rekindle their love, Isabella grapples with feeling that she doesn't deserve him.

After losing his beloved fiancée to an accident; Jaden Keystone, the youngest billionaire in the country closes his heart never to be opened again. Nineteen year old Anna Alexander isn’t everyone’s favorite girl but everyone’s topic when it comes to gossip. Being beautiful, smart, audacious and ridiculously stubborn weren’t qualities that made up a woman and ironically; the last person to care about this opinions was Anna. If life could spiral in the wrong direction; living in the Keystone Villa preparing to get married to rich and mean Jaden wasn’t definitely the direction Anna thought life could spin to. Her determination to save her father, his compromise to save his family’s name; the two bitter souls were not trying to make their marriage work. But when Jaden barges into Anna undressing and finds it hard to take his eyes off her; their relationship further spirals into the unknown. Surrendering to a lifetime of animosity or opening their hearts; were options for Jaden and Anna.

Il la fixa longuement. Trop longuement. Le cœur de Dolores cognait contre sa poitrine. Mais elle ne baissa pas les yeux. Pas devant lui. Pas ici. Pas maintenant. Alexander Manchester. PDG insupportablement charismatique. Froid. Arrogant. Intouchable. Le genre d’homme devant qui tout plie… sauf elle. Son regard était une lame. Tranchante. Invasive. Elle chercha un doute, un frémissement, un signe de faiblesse. Rien. Juste la détermination glacée d’un homme habitué à obtenir ce qu’il veut. — Je dois assister à une réunion pour le partage des parts de l’entreprise familiale, la semaine prochaine. Ma fiancée est coincée à l’étranger. Y aller seul serait mal vu. Mes parents ne doivent rien savoir. Et je déteste perdre la face. Sa voix était calme, basse, presque dénuée d’émotion. Mais chaque mot tombait lourd, chargé d’un enjeu qu’il ne nommait pas. Elle ne répondit pas. Son silence n’était pas du vide — c’était une tempête contenue. Il s’approcha. Lentement. Sa présence semblait s’étendre, engloutir l’espace. Chaque pas était calculé. Chaque geste, mesuré. Du bout des doigts, il frôla le bord de son bureau. Juste assez pour marquer un territoire. — Sois ma femme. Pour 15 jours. Et je triple ton salaire. Tu viens avec moi. Tu souris. Tu joues le rôle. Et dans 15 jours, on oublie tout. Il lâcha ça comme une bombe à retardement. Puis attendit. — C’est une blague ? Sa voix fendit le silence, un brin d’ironie accroché à l’incrédulité. — Est-ce que j’ai l’air de plaisanter ? Son regard l’écrasa. Aucune échappatoire. Aucune équivoque. Elle aurait pu dire non. Elle aurait dû dire non.

J'ai été élevé par un père singulier; un homme pauvre et accro à l'alcool. Ma vie n'a jamais été facile. Après mon diplôme du baccalauréat, je suis arrivée en ville pour l'université de l'état grâce à une bourse d'étude de trois ans. Après ma licence, j'avais envie de poursuivre mes études pour le compte du cycle de Master mais là, il fallait que je sponsorise mes études moi-même. Je m'appelle Thérésa, voici comment je suis passée d'une bonne étudiante à une prostituée et que j'ai fini par devenir maman sans connaître l'identité du père de mon bébé. Qui demandé quand l'homme avec qui j'ai été intime m'avait recommandé de garder mes yeux fermés. Vais-je découvrir qui c'était ? ma fille connaîtra t'elle l' identité de son vrai père un jour?