Wealth Rune

I stretched lazily on the bed, much like a contented kitten, before opening my eyes. Hovering above me was a face that could have been sculpted by the gods—a handsome, well-defined face with sun-kissed golden eyes. My first groggy thought was that Cara had finally brought home a decent, well-groomed man for a change. But…. Why is he in my room? I abruptly shoved him away, ending the spell. "Get off your asshole!" With a scowl on my face, I got up quickly. “Was personal space not mentioned by Clara, huh?” I spoke in an irritated tone. “Clara?” He turned and casually picked up some papers from a nearby table, settling down with an annoying smile. “And who might that be, if I may ask?” He doesn’t even remember her? Asshole “Well, if you must know, Clara—” I started, but my words faltered as something shiny caught my eye. What is..? Then my memories began to flood back. —it’s a damn golden sofa. Shit. Brain Freeze. ~~~ Growing up as the oldest kid on a Chicago farm was no picnic for Mary Johnson. Her folks, good ol' Mr. and Mrs. Becky Johnson, were salt-of-the-earth types, who worked hard on their small farm not far from the gritty backstreets of Chicago. They taught Mary and her siblings the value of hard work, self-value. But as much as Mary loved her family, she dreamed big, but those dreams took a backseat when she needed to step up and help support her family. Then, out of the blue, fate threw her a curveball. A chance in the US came knocking, and Mary didn't hesitate. And then she crossed paths with the Blacks – New York’s high society, dripping with wealth and power, who offered her a deal she couldn’t refuse.

{ON HIATUS} It's a contract of lies. And a bloody fucking war. To stop a war, I'm being forced to marry my sworn enemy. Damien Vincenzo is everything hell is. A brutal, domineering, monster with a body built to kill. And now. I belong to him. But one thing I won't ever give him will be my heart. We were a match made in hell. And "Till death do us apart." might be the perfect word to describe this situation but it won't even be enough. It's not supposed to be real. It's not. And one thing I'm sure of is that, I'm out to destroy him just like he did to me. He stole my life, my breath, my entire existence. My name is Anastasia Zhukov and I'm a thief. One that's not after wealth, but lives. His life. _ _ _ Book 1: Anastasia & Damien. Book 2: Isabella & Claud. Book 3: Teal & Vittorio. Book 4: Alexander & Dimitra. T.W: non-con, dub-con, CNC(consensual nonconsent), BDSM, age-gap, ch*cking, forbidden love, explicit content, sadomasochism.

Emily Carter, a young and aspiring journalist, is on the brink of losing her job at a local newspaper in New York City due to the digital declines of print media. In a desperate bid to save her career, she decides to uncover the truth behind the city's most elusive figure—Alexander Blackwood, a billionaire known for his immense wealth, philanthropy, and a mysterious persona that no one seems to penetrate. Alexander, a man with a troubled past and a fortress of secrets, has never let anyone get too close, fearing his dark past might come to light. He's intrigued by Emily's audacity and decides to grant her an exclusive interview, setting in motion a series of events that draws them closer. As Emily delves deeper into Alexander's world, she uncovers shocking secrets about his past. Will she give out on him, or will they fight for their love.

Chrisanya Evangelista is wicked to the core. She's a certified man hater and is known to be ruthless to people she doesn't like—especially men—except to her four friends Kyra, Alexa and Tora, but then Adam Zhymian enters the picture, he looks like a nobody but is actually the secret husband of Sanya. Sanya wants to protect her wealth, her reputation and most specially—her heart. In this game of love, who will win? They say there's a thin line between love and hate, will Adam be able to tear down her walls and win her heart? Or will she leave him with a broken heart?

In a desperate bid to save her family from poverty, charming and beautiful Kristin Santiago leaves her small town for the bright lights of Las Vegas. But when her dreams of wealth and opportunity are dashed by a sudden robbery, she finds herself at the mercy of cold, rich, and handsome Richard Hernandez; the founder of Glamour Empire Hotel. With false rumors of homosexuality spreading through the media, Richard needs a quick fix. In a desperate gamble, Kristin agrees to be his wife for a year in exchange for paying off her family's debts. ** As their fake marriage unfolds, hidden truths and unspoken tensions begin to surface. The more they get to know each other, the more their carefully constructed arrangement threatens to unravel. Kristin’s past holds a secret that could change everything, and when Richard discovers the shocking truth, their relationship is put to the ultimate test.

Bella was forced to marry Alpha Gwen. A man old enough to be her grandfather. But something unexpected happened on the night of their wedding. Alpha Gwen slumped and died. Since Bella needs to be pregnant for her half-uncle to be able to inherit the dead Alpha's wealth and men, a substitute groom is needed. Unknown to Bella and Damon, their victim was no one but their sworn enemy, Alpha Baron. He was known for his vengeance and unforgiving nature. What happens when the dangerous Alpha has his chance to revenge on Bella for stealing a baby from him? Imprisoned for her crime, will Bella be able to seduce Alpha Baron, or will she fail to secure the love of the only man she ever desires? What will become of Damon and his scheme?

"I want to taste you until you beg for me." “You belong to me and me alone “. Lexi Thompson’s life is falling apart. Her family’s once-successful business is ruined, destroyed by her father’s gambling and drinking. With creditors closing in and no way out, she’s given an unbelievable offer by billionaire Julian Blackwood. Julian is no ordinary man. He’s powerful, ruthless, and always gets what he wants. His proposal is shocking: spend one year as his lover, give him a child, and he’ll save her family from ruin. Desperate, Lexi considers the deal. It means stepping into Julian’s world of wealth and control, where everything comes at a price. But his money and power hide dangerous secrets. As Lexi gets drawn deeper into his life, she realizes his obsession isn’t just about desire—he wants to own her completely. Can Lexi break free from Julian’s hold, or will his obsession consume her forever? “I will burn the world down for you just to get you to say my name “

Selene has always been the perfect Luna, standing by her husband Damon, the Beta of the Silver Crescent Pack. But her world shatters when she discovers Damon and her best friend Lyra have been plotting to steal her wealth, end her life and take over the pack. “I won't sit here and watch you take everything I have worked for” I cry out, shock flooding my senses. “And who said I will allow you to sit around and watch,” Damon says coldly, stepping back as Lyra lunges at me with a knife coated in wolfsbane. Left to die under the full moon, Selene awakens two years in the past. Given a second chance, she vows to rewrite her fate and seek revenge. “I won’t let them take everything from me again,” Selene swears to herself.

Heiress Danielle Dawson has it all. A mansion, fleet of exotic cars, a live-in chef, housekeepers, a fortune that can feed nations and a dad that indulges her every wish. All these, and she is still empty. When her father, greedy for more power and wealth, arranges her marriage to the powerful Valentino empire's heir, Danielle, a believer in love marriages, fights it at first but later gives in and decides to let destiny take it's course; but being betrothed to Adrian Valentino is not the bed of roses she is used to. With great power comes great responsibility and millions of enemies after your downfall. Adrian need not fret as his betrothed is more than ready to fight his battles and slay his demons; but how can you love someone who doesn't believe in the emotion, and how do you save someone that doesn't want to be saved? That too when you begin to discover your own demons?

Leon and Lauren have been married for a year. However, they both do not love each other, especially since they only got married to inherit wealth from their parents. Since they both do not love each other, the couple agreed that they can have other lovers privately. Then one day, both of their parents have decided to urge them to have a child already. But because the two have never acted like a married couple, they never listened to what their parents want. But could they still refuse to have a child, when both of their parents have trapped them in a place where they can only see each other? And there will be no way out unless their mission as a married couple has been done.