Purchased by the Billionaire
Naomi Catherine devoted ten years of her life to Liam Claude, sacrificing her dreams, dignity, and heart to build his fame—only to be cast aside like she was nothing. Betrayed, humiliated, and left with nowhere to turn, she believed she had reached the lowest point of her life.
Until her stepfather sold her to Lucius Ravenwood.
A ruthless and enigmatic CEO, Lucius had no interest in love—only in securing a wife to silence his family’s relentless demands. Catherine needed an escape, a way to reclaim the life that had been stolen from her. The arrangement was simple: one year, no emotions, no complications.
But from the moment their worlds collided, the boundaries blurred. Beneath Lucius’s icy exterior lay secrets as dark as her own, and Catherine soon realized that escaping her past wouldn’t be as easy as signing a contract.
When old betrayals resurface and past lovers return with dangerous intentions, Catherine and Lucius find themselves trapped in a battle far more treacherous than they had ever anticipated. What began as a cold transaction turns into a struggle for control, survival, and something neither of them expected—longing.
Because love was never part of the deal.
But now? It might be their only chance at salvation.
A high-stakes romance brimming with passion, power, and deception—where the line between love and obsession is razor-thin, and surrendering to the wrong desire could mean losing everything.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 9Lucius brought Catherine to meet his family—a family defined by wealth, status, and an aristocratic lifestyle that seemed both foreign and intimidating to her.“Just be yourself, but remember to behave politely. It's not just in movies; tycoon families have their own unwritten rules,” Lucius advised, his tone calm but laced with subtle caution as they sat in the car.Catherine nodded, trying to absorb his words. She wasn’t used to this world—this world of power and privilege that Lucius was so deeply entrenched in. But she had no choice now. She had signed the contract. She had made her commitment.When the car finally came to a stop in front of a grand mansion, Catherine took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. She looked at the mansion's towering gates, the perfectly manicured
Last Updated: 2025-04-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 8In Lucius's presence, Catherine sat down and carefully reviewed the contract in front of her. Her hands trembled slightly as she read through the clauses. Despite everything that had happened, this moment felt surreal. The weight of what she was about to do settled in her chest, but there was no turning back now. She picked up the pen, her movements steady but deliberate, and signed her name.As the ink dried, an indescribable sensation filled the room. Both Lucius and Catherine felt the air shift, the finality of the moment signaling that their lives were about to change forever. Naomi Catherine would no longer be the assistant to a musician but the wife of billionaire Lucius Ravenwood. She would no longer have to hide behind the shadows of her identity or shrink away in the presence of others. With this contract, her world—her identity—was shifting. And Lucius? He was bound by his word to protect her and
Last Updated: 2025-04-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 7“You have completed the form and your documents have been checked. Now, you just need to wait a moment for us to process,” the clerk said after thoroughly going through all the paperwork.After a brief pause, the clerk returned with a beaming smile. “Your marriage license is ready. You can proceed with the ceremony anytime from today.”It wasn’t until they exited the city courthouse, with the marriage certificate firmly held in Catherine’s hand, that the reality of the situation started to settle in. A team of bodyguards flanked them as they made their way to the car, their presence a shield against the prying eyes of the ever-present paparazzi. The usual hustle and bustle of the media had turned into an intimidating wave, but they managed to avoid it.
Last Updated: 2025-04-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 6By the time Lucius drove Catherine back to his mansion, she was still sobbing uncontrollably. Her emotions were a chaotic mess, and her thoughts were scattered like broken glass. Windy, the housekeeper, watched from a distance, quietly surprised. She had never seen the young master bring a woman here—especially not one in the state Catherine was in. Lucius was known for his cold demeanor, but this girl seemed to have triggered something in him that Windy couldn't quite understand.“Still crying?” Lucius frowned, looking at Catherine as they entered the mansion. “I told you, it’s over. You need to let go of this.”Ten minutes passed, and Catherine still couldn’t calm herself. She had tried, but the weight of everything that had happened—the betrayal, the public humiliation—was too much. She felt lost in a world that no longer made sense. Lucius remained silent, letting her grieve, though his patience was wearing thin.“I know, but…” Ca
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5Lucius drove Catherine back to her parents' house, the city’s chaotic crowd fading behind them. His eyes were fixed ahead, while Catherine, still overwhelmed by the storm of emotions, barely spoke.“Come on in, I’m waiting here for you!” Lucius's voice was calm, unbothered by her hesitations. He looked over at her. “What? Afraid I’ll run away and not help you? I’m not that bad.”Catherine swallowed her doubts, her heart thudding with every beat as she opened the car door and stepped out into the old familiar yard. The house, hidden behind ancient trees, was where she had once lived, but now it felt like a distant memory—one filled with bitterness. She had left years ago, not on good terms, and now, she returned carrying the weight of that same pain.Inside, the living room was a mess. Her stepfather was slouched in an armchair, glass of liquor in hand, staring at the wall. When he saw Catherine, there was no remorse in his eyes, only coldness. His lack of reaction made her even angrie
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4Catherine’s heart pounded in her chest as she entered the house, her thoughts still spinning from the events of the past few hours. The media circus, the whispers, the flash of cameras, all of it felt like a nightmare that wouldn’t end. The reporters had swarmed her the moment she arrived home, demanding answers, thrusting microphones in her face, and capturing every moment of her discomfort. She had never felt more exposed, more alone.She had hoped the worst was over when she stepped inside the safety of her own home, but as she shut the door behind her, the reality hit her even harder. Liam and Annie. There they were, standing in the center of her living room, a twisted reminder of everything that had been taken from her.Liam’s arms were wrapped around Annie’s waist, and she was leaning into him, her smile smug and self-assured. They looked like a couple. A real couple. It was like Catherine didn’t even exist anymore.The air in the room thickened, the tension unbearable. Catherine
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
CEO's Pursuit: Longing for His Lost Bride
Lilia Morgan spent her whole life forging her own path, determined never to be a pawn in anyone’s game. But when a long-buried engagement agreement forces her into marriage with Damian Crawford—the cold, calculating heir to an empire—her carefully built independence begins to slip through her fingers.
She refuses to surrender.
Determined to escape, she strikes a deal with the devil himself: one year in his world, and if she can settle her family’s debt before time runs out, she walks away—no strings attached.
But Damian never makes a deal he doesn’t intend to win.
For years, he has watched her from a distance, knowing she was meant to be his. Now, with Lilia trapped in his orbit, he will use every opportunity to remind her that control is an illusion—and in his world, she belongs to him.
As corporate warfare, long-buried betrayals, and the ghosts of their pasts threaten to tear them apart, Lilia and Damian are drawn into a dangerous battle—one where power, passion, and obsession collide.
But when desire turns into something far more dangerous, Lilia must decide: is Damian her greatest enemy, or the only man who was ever meant to stand by her side?
A gripping enemies-to-lovers romance with ruthless power struggles, slow-burning intensity, and a billionaire who refuses to lose. Love and war have never been so intoxicating—but in this game, only one of them can walk away unscathed.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6Lilia sat on the edge of the bed, the glow of her phone casting a faint light across the room. The message from Mark had been sitting there for what felt like an eternity, unread but not ignored. Each word he wrote seemed to pull at something deep inside her—something she thought she had buried long ago. Her fingers hovered over the screen, hesitant to engage, yet unable to shake the raw pull of his apology.“I made a mistake. I never wanted to hurt you, but I need you to know the truth. It was never just her. I was never happy with her... I was just too afraid to tell you. Please, come talk to me. I’ll explain everything.”Every syllable felt like a weight on her chest. She hadn’t heard from Mark in so long, and now, in the midst of everything, here he was again, asking for a second chance. The words tore at her—she wanted to believe him, wanted to believe that they could go back to the way they were, before everything had fallen apart. But the bitterness of betrayal still lingered i
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5The car sped through the city streets, the muffled hum of the engine filling the tense silence between them. Lilia sat in the back, her gaze fixed on the window, but her mind was miles away. Every turn, every passing street sign seemed to mock her, as though the city was indifferent to her fate, indifferent to the choice she had just made.She had agreed to marry Damian. She had no choice. The debt, her family’s future, everything was on her shoulders now. But that didn’t mean she wasn’t angry. Furious, even. How had she let herself get here?Damian, on the other hand, remained unbothered. His calm demeanor, as always, made her blood boil. It wasn’t just the fact that he’d manipulated her into this. It was the way he had calmly steered her life toward this path as if she had never had a say.
Last Updated: 2025-04-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 4Lilia felt herself being dragged into a storm she couldn’t escape. Damian was silent, his grip firm and unyielding as he pulled her out of her apartment. There was no room for resistance. She wasn’t even given a chance to comprehend what was happening before she was inside the car, the engine roaring to life, and the city speeding by in a blur. Every muscle in her body was tense with a strange mixture of fear and confusion.“What are you doing?” Lilia couldn’t hold back any longer, her voice tight with frustration, but Damian only glanced at her, his expression unreadable.“Shut up,” he said calmly, his voice as cold as ice. “This is my business.”Her breath hitched, but she couldn’t bring herself to argue. His words echoed in her head, but the more she tried to make sense of the situation, the less she understood. She wasn’t part of whatever plan Damian was carrying out, yet here she was, being dragged along for a ride that had clearly left her behind. She had no say. No control.The
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 3The room was thick with tension as Damian leaned back in his chair, his gaze never leaving Lilia. The terms of their agreement hung in the air like a storm cloud. One year. Just one year, and everything would be resolved. Her family’s debt would be gone, and she would be free. But the weight of that one year felt heavier than anything she had ever faced before.Lilia’s fists clenched at her sides. The anger building inside her was suffocating, but she fought to keep her voice steady. “You think you can just walk into my life and decide everything for me, don’t you?” she spat, the frustration clear in her words. “You don’t have the right to control me.”Damian didn’t flinch. His expression remained cool, almost amused. “I’m not controlling you, Lilia. I’m offering you a solution. A way out of this mess.”Lilia shook her head, the words coming out in a sharp hiss. “I don’t need your solutions,” she snapped, her chest tightening. “I don’t need you to save me. I’m not some charity case you
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Chapter: CHAPTER 2Lilia barely remembered how she got home.Her mind spun in chaotic disarray as she replayed Damian’s words over and over.We are engaged.The claim hit her like a thunderclap—unreal, impossible—but the certainty in his voice twisted her stomach into knots. He spoke as if this was an undeniable fact, and her confusion only deepened.But no. This couldn’t be true.There had to be a mistake.Without hesitation, she grabbed her phone, dialing the one person who could give her answers. Her fingers trembled slightly, but she had to know.The phone rang three times before the familiar voice of her grandfather answered.“Lilia?”His voice felt like a hammer to her chest. The fury that had been bubbling inside her finally erupted.“Is it true?” she demanded, her voice tight with anger.A heavy pause followed. Then, a sigh.“I see you’ve spoken to him.”Lilia’s grip tightened around the phone, her jaw clenching. “So it is true,” she hissed, waiting for him to deny it, to assure her this was some
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 1The golden glow from the grand chandelier bathed the auction hall, casting reflections over sparkling champagne glasses and the glittering jewelry of the elite guests. The air was thick with opulence, filled with murmurs of wealth, power, and history. But for Lilia, none of that mattered.Her eyes were fixed on the painting—the last item of the night. "Horizon’s Lament," a masterpiece by Elian Devereux, the last work from the renowned artist before his untimely death. She had spent months studying it—memorizing every brushstroke, tracing the artist's intentions in catalog prints, and immersing herself in its history. This was more than just a painting. It was her last connection to something pure, something untouchable. And tonight, she was determined to win it.The auction hall buzzed with excitement as guests chatted, some distracted by the grandeur of the event, others caught up in the historical significance of the piece. Lilia could barely hear them. Her focus was entirely consume
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