Who Sang Blurred Lines

The day before my wedding, I was insulted by two men. In my defense, I ended up killing one and injuring the other. My fiancé at the time, Alexander, who was supposed to protect me, abandoned me during the trial. I was sentenced to two years in jail. When I was finally released two years later, I discovered that my ex-fiancé had already married my best friend, Isabella. And Isabella? She didn’t just ‘steal’ my fiancé—she took the doctor position that was supposed to be mine too. I had nowhere to go, and in my most desperate moment, Eric Graves appeared at my door. As the most powerful mafia leader in NYC, Eric used his influence to ensure no one would speak ill of my past. He also proposed to me, confessing that he'd always had feelings for me and wanted to marry me. I believed he was my knight in shining armor, my true love. The first four years of our marriage were perfect—at least, that’s what I thought, until the day I overheard a conversation between my husband, Eric, and his right-hand man, Adam. “Boss, you were so clever to let those scums harass Evelyn. If it weren't for that, Miss Isabella would never have had a chance with Alexander.” Eric’s teasing voice followed, “I just wanted to scare her for a bit. Never thought she’d kill one of them and end up behind bars.” Adam sounded confused. “But Miss Isabella is already married now. Why would you still keep that whore around after she got out of prison?” “Because,” Eric paused, “I have to make sure she doesn’t run back to Alexander or disturb Isabella.” The laughter that followed shattered my heart. All those memories of Eric saving me from humiliation? They were all a lie. He was the one who made my life fall apart, just to make sure Isabella could live happily ever after. Wiping away the lingering tears, I dialed Eric’s biggest rival in NYC, Caleb Nightshade. "Do you still want to wipe Eric out of New York?”

“I will make you suffer, mate. I’ll break you until the only escape you have is to end your own life,” he hissed, shoving her backward. “Undress, get on the bed, and be on all fours!” •••••••••••••• Benita was considered a burden and was never loved because she weighed a few pounds more than what was considered the perfect slender figure. Her younger sister, Nina, was the apple of everyone’s eye, the opposite of Benita. Nina had it all—a beautiful face, a slim body, and she was even dating Nathan, the soon-to-be Alpha. Everyone believed Nina would be his mate and the pack’s future Luna. But fate had other plans, as on the day of the mating ceremony, it wasn’t Nina but Benita who was revealed as Nathan’s mate. Nathan, furious and disgusted, was forced to accept her. Nina, devastated, fled that same night, only to fall from a cliff, her body lost, presumed dead. Nathan blamed Benita for ruining his perfect life and sought revenge. He turned his pain into a cruel revenge, subjecting her to a life of a slave. When Benita discovered she was pregnant, she fled, fearing Nathan would kill the child, unaware that Nathan’s feelings had started to change, though he would never admit it. Five years later, their paths crossed again. This time, Benita was no longer the broken girl the pack hated; she had made a name for herself as a renowned healer, and men now sought her out. But Nathan wasn’t about to lose her again. He’d let her slip through his fingers once, and this time, he would do anything to claim her. And as if fate hadn’t twisted enough, her sister, long thought dead, came back from the grave.

Glenn Brawijaya selalu hidup seenaknya. Ia terlalu mengandalkan kekayaan yang dimiliki orangtuanya dan tidak mau bersusah payah dalam hal apapun karena ia selalu percaya jika kekayaan orang tuanya akan jatuh ke tangan dirinya. Namun, apa yang terjadi jika ia dihantam oleh sesuatu yang tak pernah ia duga? Kekayaan keluarga besarnya malah jatuh ke tangan pamannya setelah kedua orang tuanya mengalami kecelakaan yang menewaskan keduanya. Ia bahkan harus terusir dari rumah mewahnya. Lalu, apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya? Akankah Glenn merebut kembali apa yang menjadi haknya? Ataukah hanya diam dan menerima nasib?

"A... Ayah Mertua, ja... jangan gini, ini... ini sangat memalukan." Ayah mertua menahanku di depan jendela besar, dia mengangkat salah satu kakiku dengan satu tangan, sementara tangan lainnya menekan dan meremas payudaraku dengan kuat. "Apa yang memalukan? Lihat orang-orang di bawah sana, betapa mengasyikkannya ini."

Akibat perbuatannya membuat lumpuh cucu Tetua Agung Sekte Gerbang Naga, membuat Bai Lihai menjadi buronan. Sejumlah Kultivator dikerahkan menangkap Bai Lihai untuk mempertanggung-jawabkan apa yang ia lakukan. Namun, ada sesuatu hal misterius yang membuat Bai Lihai selalu bisa meloloskan diri dari para pengejarnya. Satu-persatu pusaka kuno berhasil ia temukan dan membuat ia semakin kuat. Pelarian diri Bai Lihai berubah menjadi subuah perjalanan yang membawanya menjadi Kultivator terhebat yang pernah ada.

Qiana Neilson dan ibunya yang sakit-sakitan diusir ayahnya yang telah menikah lagi. Kehidupan Qiana sebagai nona muda pun berakhir. Tak ada yang bisa dimintai tolong. Saat itulah mereka pindah ke kota Yardley. Karena terdesak dengan keuangan yang semakin menipis, Qiana menerima sebuah tantangan dengan kompensasi yang lumayan besar. Qiana harus meminta seorang yang tidak di kenalnya di sebuah klub untuk menjadi pacarnya tanpa mengetahui bahwa lelaki yang menjadi targetnya adalah pemilik klub sendiri sekaligus orang paling ditakuti di kota, Ned Zavier. Tanpa disadarinya, sejak saat itu Qiana telah jatuh ke dalam perangkap sang penguasa.

Having stripped off the Luna position because of her husband's death, Ophelia is made a rogue by her late husband's half-brother after he takes over the Alpha throne. She's been struggling to make ends meet until one year later, someone shows up at the tavern where she works with the news, "Alpha Finlay isn't dead, my Luna." Mystified, Ophelia didn't know whether to be sated or frightened. She shifted into her wolf and ran to the council hall in fast gallops, only to see the man she mourned for one year because he wasn't completely hers. Finlay Dupree wasn't dead, he was the only survivor of the death trap set by the Barbarian pack members. He was interrogated by the elders because he was believed to be dead after his headless body was buried and funeral rites were performed. Ophelia reclaims her position as Luna over the Crimson Paw pack, however something doesn't seem right with the Alpha. Dislike was a mutual feeling and common between them, because Ophelia was married off to Finlay as a debt repayment owed by her father. Finlay had a mistress whom he loved. However, he's been a different person since his return. Showing interest in Ophelia and becoming more considerate than normal. Ophelia is still having doubts about him, but the redness in his eyes when he shifts into his wolf gives out that he's truly an Alpha. Truly, an Impostor wouldn't uphold such supremacy? Aside that, the man is hell-bent on making her fall in love with him. Now, is he truly Alpha Finlay who's changed after survival? Or an Impostor trying to make her believe his lie so he'd never get caught?

Emma Blanton twists her ankle, and my fiance, Matthew Harrison, insists on becoming her personal chauffeur. When I voice my disapproval, he makes an even more outrageous decision. He moves Emma into my apartment at Bellemont District—the apartment I bought with my own money. He argues like he's the victim, "You're being selfish. She's injured, and living alone is too dangerous for her right now. I'm just being a decent human being. "And that place is sitting empty anyway. Having someone there helps with security." On the morning we were supposed to get our marriage certificate, he doesn't show up. I call, expecting apologies. Instead, I hear, "Emma had a fever this morning—101 Fahrenheit. I had to take her to urgent care. We can postpone getting the marriage certificate. Her health can't wait." To hell with postponing! I grab my phone and call David Rockefeller. "Do you want to marry me? Then get to City Hall. I'm serious—right now."

Entah siapa yang harus sangat dibencinya. Mama atau papanya? Tak ada yang bisa disalahkan oleh Chris. Mamanya yang lebih dulu berselingkuh dengan kaki tangan papanya, di saat bisnis milik papanya semakin menanjak. Tapi setidaknya Howard tak menceraikan istrinya. Saat itu Howard sempat berkata jika Jane bisa melakukan hal seperti itu padanya, dia akan tetap bertahan tapi dia akan memberitahunya seperti apa rasa sakit dikhianati dengan memberinya 100x lipat pelajaran dari apa yang dia perbuat sebelumnya. Howard melakukannya, meski dia tahu dia membutuhkan Jane di sisinya, tapi membuat Jane bertahan untuk menikmati rasa sakit itu. “Chris,” panggil Jane sebelum puteranya benar-benar lenyap dari pandangan. “He-em?” “Menikahlah.” “Aku akan menikah jika aku sudah menghancurkan setengah dari populasi wanita di dunia,” jawab Chris santai, kemudian melenggang masuk ke dalam mobil.

Mendapati kekasihnya menikah diam-diam di belakangnya, Pijar merasakan patah hati yang begitu luar biasa. Hubungan yang tadinya baik-baik saja itu berakhir mengenaskan. Di saat luka hatinya masih basah, Pijar justru bertemu dengan Elang Bamantara. Mereka dipertemukan oleh keadaan yang tidak tepat. Ada sebuah rahasia di antara keduanya yang belum terselesaikan. Pertemuan itu membuat Elang merasa diuntungkan. Sedangkan bagi Pijar, pertemuannya dengan Elang adalah sebuah petaka. Sayangnya, Pijar tak bisa menghindar dan mengharuskannya berada di sisi Elang Bamantara. ***