Stepped Up Synonym

Andromeda Flare Constantine, the heiress of the highest mafia organization, found her twin in a critical condition after being shot by unknown people. Filled with rage and hunger for vengeance and justice, Andromeda filled in the shoes of her twin in order to find the culprit behind her twin's incident. However, as she stepped into the life of her twin sister, Andromeda wasn't prepared for a total twist in her life. For there, she met Vaun who showed her the thin line between hatred and love. The man who would melt away her fury and teach her how to foolishly love. But then, what Andromeda's reckless love had brought her was only a glint of happiness veiling massive darkness of shocking and painful history. Whom will she fight for? What will Andromeda end up to be when she's left with no choices but to yield? And so, this is the story of Andromeda, the mafia heiress of the Constantines.

By accident, I stumbled upon my husband's secret. There were cameras covering every corner of our house, but I stayed silent and pretended not to know about them. One day, I faked leaving home and hid in the closet, only to hear my husband fooling around with his mistress. Jared's breath was short from exertion. "Faster. We have less than 20 minutes before Vanessa gets back." His mistress giggled. "Relax. Her eyesight is terrible." Jared growled. "Shut up! Vanessa is my wife. Say another thing about her, and I'll throw you out!" What he didn't know was that my eyesight had been cured. My vision was as sharp as anyone else's. I stepped out of the closet with a choked sob and called my brother. "I'll go to Murica."

The wedding had reached the part where the groom kissed the bride. I closed my eyes and leaned in to kiss Stella Stafford, only to end up with a mouthful of fur. Her assistant held up the camera and burst out laughing. "The almighty Mr. Rowe can't even tell if he's kissing a person or a dog?" I stared at the Husky in front of me, its tongue lolling out, and felt my stomach churn. I was about to lay into him when Stella stepped in to block me. "It was just a joke. No hard feelings." Laurent Reilly smirked smugly, his tone dripping with arrogance. "And guess what? This Husky happens to be a female, so why don't you just marry her instead? You're not good enough for Stella anyway." The employees erupted in laughter. Mortified, I kicked him square in the chest, sending him sprawling. The next second, Stella smashed a wine bottle over my head and demanded an apology. I wiped the mix of wine and blood from my face, then dialed an overseas number with a cold grin. "The wedding is short one bride. You in?"

Di kehidupan sebelumnya, kakakku rela mengantar wanita simpanannya keluar kota hanya karena wanita itu bilang ingin melihat hujan meteor. Dia pun membawa seluruh pengawal di rumah dan mengemudi keluar kota demi menciptakan malam hujan meteor untuk wanita itu. Tak disangka, musuh lama yang pernah dihancurkan oleh kakakku malah memanfaatkan kesempatan itu untuk menyelinap ke rumah. Dia berusaha membantai seluruh keluarga sebagai pembalasan dendamnya. Ibu berjuang mati-matian untuk melindungiku. Dia terluka parah dan nyaris kehilangan nyawa. Aku terus-menerus menelepon kakakku, memohon agar dia segera pulang membawa bantuan. Akhirnya, dia pun terpaksa pulang bersama pengawal. Musuhnya berhasil ditangkap, tapi malah datang kabar buruk dari luar kota. Wanita simpanan itu meninggalkan sepucuk surat dan menghilang. Entah hidup atau mati, tak ada yang tahu. Dalam suratnya, dia menuduhku dengan kejam. Katanya aku sengaja memancing kakakku menjauh darinya, hingga dia disiksa oleh musuh dan memilih mengakhiri hidup. Kakakku hanya membakar surat itu tanpa ekspresi dan menyuruhku jangan memikirkannya. Setelah kejadian itu, kakak pun disalahkan. Ayah memutuskan menyerahkan kendali perusahaan padaku. Namun, di malam perayaan syukuran itu, aku dibunuh oleh kakakku di kamar tidurku sendiri. Wajahnya tanpa emosi dan berkata, “Orang sekejam kamu memang pantas mati.” “Yang seharusnya mati itu kamu! Aku yang seharusnya menjadi pewaris keluarga ini!” Aku mati tak tenang, tapi saat membuka mata kembali, suara pintu vila didobrak oleh para musuh pun terdengar dari luar.

Celene Ramos never planned to cross paths with Luther Montefalco — the ruthless billionaire CEO feared by everyone in the corporate world. She only wanted to prove herself, to work hard and survive the chaos of the city. But one stormy night changed everything. When Luther offered her a ride home under the rain, he unknowingly opened a door he could never close again. Beneath his cold control hides a man consumed by desire — dangerous, possessive, and drawn to Celene in ways he can’t explain. And no matter how hard she tries to stay away, she finds herself falling into his world of power, secrets, and forbidden passion. As their lives intertwine, lines blur between love and obsession, pleasure and pain. He wants to protect her. He wants to own her. But loving a man like Luther Montefalco might come with the greatest price — her heart, her freedom, and everything she thought she knew about herself. A story of desire that burns, love that wounds, and a connection neither of them can escape — even if it leads to ruin.

Bria Barbara was arranged for a marriage to a Mafia Boss named Theodore Williams. Bria visited her hidden twin sister, Briana Barbara,  who chose to live a normal life instead of being part of the chaotic Mafia world.  In a blink of an eye, Bria Barbara was killed. In her last breath, she asked Briana to avenge her and mentioned the clan of the Williams that made Briana to conclude that the culprit behind her twin's death was in the clan of the Williams.  As Bria's death was concealed, Briana Barbara stepped in and married Theodore Williams, pretending to be Bria Barbara. As Briana marries Theodore, her hunts begin to catch the one who killed her sister.  But then, what would happen if an unplanned thing became a barrier to her revenge? What would Briana do if she ended up falling for Theodore Williams?  “Watch me avenge her death,” Briana Barbara, her twin sister. 

Sophia Carter has spent her entire life sacrificing her dreams to support a family that never valued her. With a terminally ill narcissistic mother and a selfish brother who sees her only as a source of support, she is on the brink of financial and emotional collapse. When every door seems to close, an unexpected proposal arises: a marriage of convenience with Alexander Hawthorne, the ruthless magnate who embodies everything she fears… and everything her heart insists on desiring. Alexander is known for his coldness and relentless mistrust, especially towards women. To him, everyone has a price, and Sophia is no different. She will be just another piece in his game: the perfect wife to maintain appearances and ensure the stability of his business. He doesn’t want love, nor intimacy. Much less does he intend to share a bed with her. But as Sophia and Alexander become entangled in this dangerous agreement, lines are crossed, secrets are revealed, and the desire they both struggle to deny threatens to ignite the icy facade they’ve built. In a world where everything seems to be a transaction, how far will they go to protect what’s left of their souls? A story of passion, power, and unyielding boundaries, where even the coldest hearts can be broken… or saved.

“We shouldn’t be doing this, Andrew. I’m over a decade older than you.” “If not right, then why does it feel so good? I want you Ada, I desire you!” There is nothing more intoxicating than the alluring scent of a woman you love, not even the pleasure at the bottom of a bottle can compare. 21 years old Andrew is faced with criticism when he falls in love with his sister’s best friend, an older lady and a divorcee. But Andrew is willing to go against the world for her. His obsession soon grows into addiction, but for how long can this forbidden affair continue? Is he really willing to face the challenges that come with loving an older woman? And is she ready to do the same for him? What happens when her ex-husband returns to win her back? Now she must chose between the one who returned her smile and the one who always held it.

She hides behind ugly suits and fake names. He's done trusting women. When they meet in a masked sex club, neither realizes they've been fighting each other across boardroom tables for eighteen months. At Taylor Industries, she's Joy Smith—the frumpy CFO who drowns her curves in shapeless polyester and wearing a wig. At home, she's the forgotten wife of a cheating lawyer who hasn't touched her in so long she's starting to wonder if she's broken. When she finds hot pink lace panties stuffed in her couch cushions...definitely not hers, it's not heartbreak she feels. It's freedom. Grayson Taylor doesn't do relationships anymore. Not after walking in on his actress fiancée with another woman. Now he channels everything into hostile takeovers and board meetings, especially the ones where his overcautious CFO fights him on every goddamn acquisition. Joy Smith is brilliant, infuriating, and funny when he pushes all her buttons. But Honey is tired of being invisible. Tired of never having felt real pleasure. So, when her best friend gives her the details of The Velvet Room—Manhattan's most exclusive masked club—she promises herself just one night. One night to find out if her husband's right, if she really is frigid, or if she's just never been touched by the right hands. She doesn't expect the masked stranger who claims her the second she walks in. Doesn't expect the chemistry that ignites between them, the way he makes her body sing, or the orgasms that leave her shaking. Doesn't expect him to hand her an email address with one command: "Only me. No one else touches you."

When NHL superstar Thane Slade suffers a brutal fall during the Stanley Cup Finals, he doesn’t just lose his career—he loses his name, his future, and the life he thought was untouchable. Then Madison Wallace walks into his hospital room. A quiet nurse with storms behind her eyes, Madison is undocumented, out of options, and hiding wounds deeper than the ones she’s paid to heal. She’s not supposed to get attached—even if she’s been his biggest fan. And he’s not supposed to care—not for anyone, especially not her. But somewhere between the silence and the scars, something dangerous blooms. Something real. Her secret could get her deported. His could destroy them both. And when love grows where lies once stood, one mistake shatters everything. By the time Thane learns the truth… Madison is gone.