Substituent Bride

t was in the stark interrogation room where Caesar laid eyes on Lola's face for the very first time. Lola, accused of betraying her own country, was in a dire situation. She was draped in nothing but a flimsy, damp garment and weighed down by the clanking chains that bound her to the floor. Clad in his regal black military uniform, Caesar sat as the judge of her trial. Years later, when news of their lavish wedding emerged, the world assumed it was the genesis of their love story. "They said when Caesar, once a general, first saw Lola, shivering in agony and desperation, his heart swelled with empathy. He tenderly removed his black gloves and reached out to her with love." In reality, Caesar never removed his gloves throughout the trial. He sat outside the iron railing, observing Lola with a frigid countenance. But it wasn't until yesterday that Caesar finally held Lola in his arms.

On the day Nick Grange and I hold our marking ceremony, he hands me a three-year agreement. "Our mate bond is only to solidify the alliance between the Lycus and Lunaria packs," he says. "The one I love is Zora. If you sign this contract, the mate bond will dissolve automatically after three years. When that time comes, I'll let you go." Without hesitation, I sign it. This union is something I made happen because from the moment I met Nick, I fell deeply in love with him. For three years, we live in harmony. Nick treats me well, making me form the mistaken belief that he might love me back too. But that illusion shatters. Nick brings Zora Knott, who has just returned to the Lycus pack, to his birthday banquet. Even without Nick bringing up our agreement, I know it's time for me to leave at that moment. I leave to set him free. But why is he searching for me everywhere after I'm gone?

Vincent Hastings, the ruthless Billionaire and the most fearful Mafia King in New York. He is the boss, he can get everything that he wants whether he does it with bare hands or by force. Just like how he forced Sophie Laurens, youngest daughter of Albert Laurens, one of the richest men in New York who had an agreement with Vincent to have one of his daughters marry him. He willingly offered his youngest one, not minding what the consequences are, not minding what Sophie's future might look like. Will Sophie be able to change the ruthless mafia boss? Or will she just escape from him?

Freda Lewis has spent her life fighting against the odds, scraping her way through college with nothing but grit and determination. But when the world outside proves just as unforgiving, a desperate leap of faith lands her in an unexpected arrangement—a five-year contract marriage to the enigmatic billionaire, Williams Franklin. Williams needs a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir to the Franklin family empire. Freda needs an escape from her toxic past. It seems like the perfect deal: no strings, no emotions, and a generous payout. But the deeper Freda steps into Williams’ gilded world, the more she uncovers the cracks in his armor—and the secrets that threaten to tear them both apart. When a shocking revelation exposes Freda’s true identity as the long-lost heir of the powerful Harrington dynasty, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous game of power and betrayal. Torn between her growing feelings for Williams and the family that abandoned her, Freda must decide where her loyalty lies. But just as Freda begins to carve out her place in this treacherous new world, an unexpected betrayal leaves her questioning everything—and everyone. Who can Freda trust when her life has been planned from the start? And as the lines between love and duty blur, will she fight for her heart or risk losing everything? *The truth about Freda’s past is about to change everything… and Williams might not survive the fallout.*

Isabella Carter never imagined she’d become a secret wife to a billionaire—especially not to Alexander Kingston, the ruthless and dangerously handsome CEO who sees marriage as nothing more than a business deal. Desperate to escape her stepmother’s schemes, Isabella agrees to a contract marriage, thinking she can remain invisible in Alexander’s world. But the longer she stays, the harder it becomes to ignore the fire between them—and the way his piercing blue eyes darken whenever she’s near. Just when she starts to believe their cold arrangement might turn into something real, a shocking truth is exposed—one that threatens to destroy everything. Now, Isabella must decide: Does she fight for a love that was never supposed to exist? Or walk away before she loses herself to the billionaire who was never meant to be hers?

Akala ni Bhemzly Acson ay habambuhay siyang untouchable. Lahat ay kayang paikutin, kayang tapakan—pati si Jack Devera, ang tahimik at simpleng lalaking minsang naging laruan ng kanyang kabataan. Ngunit paglipas ng panahon, bumaliktad ang mundo. Ngayon, si Jack na ang nasa itaas—isang respetadong billionaire na hindi lang ubod ng talino, kundi kontrolado rin ang halos lahat… kasama na ang kapalaran ni Bhem. At sa isang kasunduang wala siyang takas, napilitang tanggapin ni Bhem ang papel bilang asawang-kontrata ng lalaking minsan niyang sinaktan. Ang hindi niya alam, hindi lang paghihiganti ang dahilan ni Jack. Sa ilalim ng malamig nitong anyo, may lalaking matagal nang may pagtatangi sa babaeng nang-api sa kanya noon. At bang kasunduang ito, ay hindi lang para turuan siya ng leksyon—kundi para protektahan siya, ilayo sa mas malaking kapahamakan, at muling kilalanin ang pusong dati’y binasag. Ngunit sa pagitan ng galit at pag-aalangan, unti-unti ring lumilitaw ang tunay na kulay ng bawat damdamin. Kapag ang poot ay nagsimulang tumiklop sa harap ng muling pagtibok ng puso—may pag-asa pa bang maging totoo ang isang kasal na nagsimula sa kasinungalingan? Isang kwentong puno ng emosyon, sikretong hindi inaasahan, at isang lalaking kahit may sugat sa nakaraan—ay piniling mahalin pa rin ang babaeng naging dahilan nito.

His breath was fire against her throat.Her back hit the cold stone wall of the mansion."Tell me who you are," he growled, voice thick with rage—and something darker."I don't know," she whispered, trembling.But her eyes glowed. And deep down, something ancient stirred. Liana Bellarose was mistaken for a powerful Alpha’s bride—and taken. But what begins as a terrifying mix-up quickly unravels into something far bigger. Hidden within her is a power long thought extinct, one that could shift the balance of the entire werewolf realm. Now, every Alpha wants her. But Liana isn’t here to be claimed. She’s here to reclaim everything.

Christina Bell’s already tumbling life headed for ruins when she woke up one morning to find herself in the bed of renowned billionaire CEO, Scott Reid, only to be told that her indebted father had sold her off to the man as his surrogate. With her dreams tossed away by her father’s selfishness and her life sold to the arrogant CEO, she was left with no choice but to fight for her freedom. But in her quest for freedom, she found herself falling for the man she hates. She struggled to fight off her feelings and to focus on her life but she kept losing to her heart until her quest led her into a past she wasn’t aware of. A past that could change her life and her status and finally free her from Scott’s grasp. But will her growing feelings allow her to make the right choice?

Sienna Carter once believed in love, but that belief was shattered by the man who should have been her fairy tale. Raised an orphan, Sienna longed for a family, and when Ethan Vaughn, the powerful billionaire, proposed, she thought her dreams had come true. But the man she married was nothing like the prince she imagined. Cold and controlling, Ethan’s love was a cage, suffocating her every move. The moment Sienna became pregnant, things took a darker turn, as Ethan accused her of betrayal and abandoned her, leaving her homeless and heartbroken. Sienna fought to survive with nothing but a newborn son to care for. She rebuilt her life in a shelter, finding strength in her son and the support of an unlikely ally. But when Ethan reappeared, demanding custody of their child, their battle turned brutal. Ethan used his wealth to manipulate and control, while Sienna fought with the only weapon she had left: her love for her son. As shocking betrayals unraveled and long-buried secrets came to light, Sienna faced an impossible choice: forgive Ethan or walk away forever. Betrayed by those she trusted, including her own family, Sienna’s world was turned upside down. Could she find the strength to let go of the past and embrace the love she deserved? Will Sienna find redemption, or will Ethan’s manipulations destroy them both? Find out what happens next in “The Billionaire’s Broken Bride.”

Anastasia never expected much from her blind date—let alone that on that fateful day she would marry a complete stranger. As she embarked on her new life with her husband, Christopher, she envisioned a modest, respectful, and ordinary existence. However, Christopher soon revealed an unexpectedly devoted nature. No matter where Anastasia went, he was always there, showering her with unwavering affection and support in ways she had never anticipated. What astonished her even more was his uncanny knack for solving every problem she faced, whether a minor mishap at work or a significant personal crisis. Each time Anastasia encountered difficulty, Christopher would mysteriously step in, and the issue would be resolved almost as if by magic. When she probed him about his extraordinary interventions, he would simply smile enigmatically and attribute it all to luck. Yet, as days turned into months, this so-called luck began to raise questions. During one seemingly ordinary evening, while watching a televised interview, Anastasia’s world shifted dramatically. The program featured a celebrated New York billionaire renowned for his extravagant indulgence of his wife—lavish vacations, opulent gifts, and grand gestures that spoke of immense wealth and power. What left Anastasia utterly speechless was the uncanny resemblance between the billionaire and her very own Christopher.