REVENGE OF THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONTRACT BRIDE
Zara Wellington, the adopted daughter of the powerful Wellington family, has lived her life as a pawn in her mother's ruthless schemes. Forced to forge and sell counterfeit art to society's elite, Zara complies to protect the family name. But her world comes crashing down when the authorities uncover the fraud, and her mother sets her up to take the fall.
On the same fateful day, Zara discovers her husband's betrayal—he plans to divorce her and marry her sister, the real Wellington heir, who has no interest in him. Devastated and desperate, Zara flees, only to meet a tragic end in a fatal accident.
But fate grants her a second chance. Zara wakes up a month before her wedding, armed with the knowledge of her family's treachery and her husband’s deception. This time, she vows to rewrite her destiny and make them all pay.
Her plan takes an unexpected turn when she forms a contract marriage with Evander Blackwood, a reclusive billionaire with a shadowy past. Evander, uninterested in love or commitment, becomes Zara's unlikely ally. But he’s also the object of her sister’s secret obsession, adding fuel to an already volatile situation.
As Zara navigates a world of lies, betrayal, and hidden agendas, she uncovers even darker secrets about her adopted mother’s schemes. Will Zara succeed in changing her future and exacting revenge, or will the forces conspiring against her prove too powerful?
Dive into this gripping tale of vengeance, secrets, and second chances to find out.
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Chapter: Chapter Six: The engagement partyZara’s POV The engagement was official. The headlines screamed it, the images were everywhere—Evander, effortlessly composed and dominant, standing beside me, his hand placed firmly on my waist as if I belonged to him. And me, the perfect counterpart, a dazzling smile on my lips, playing my part with the kind of grace and poise the media loved. It looked so real except that it wasn’t .The ring on my finger was heavier than I expected—not just in weight, but in significance. Every time I looked at it, I was reminded of the game I had chosen to play. But as I stood in Evander Blackwood’s penthouse the next day, staring at my own reflection, I couldn’t ignore the creeping feeling inside me. Had I just signed away my soul? I tightened my grip on the bathroom sink, forcing myself to breathe. This is what you wanted. This is what you fought for. A sharp knock on the door shattered my thoughts. “Zara.” Evander’s voice was calm, controlled. Always controlled. I opened the
Last Updated: 2025-03-09
Chapter: CHAPTER FIVE: THE ANNOUNCEMENTZara’s POVThe gentle warmth of Evander’s embrace lingered even as the cold reality of our situation settled in. I stared at the makeshift sunflower ring on my finger, my heart pounding. It was ridiculous—childish, even—but for the first time in years, something in me flickered with hope. But I couldn’t afford hope. Not yet. Evander’s deep voice pulled me back to the present. “We should leave.” I nodded, still shaken. My mind whirled, replaying Grace’s threats and Cassandra’s venomous glare. They wouldn’t let this go. I knew them too well. The ride to Evander’s penthouse was silent, filled only with the low hum of the car’s engine. My fingers tightened around the edge of my dress as I stared out the window, the city lights blurring together. I should have felt victorious—after all, I had gotten what I wanted. I was engaged to Evander Blackwood, the one man Cassandra wanted more than anything.But deep down, a sliver of doubt twisted inside me.Had I made a mistake?
Last Updated: 2025-02-07
Chapter: Chapter Four: The Marriage Proposal Evander’s POVThe weight of Zara’s proposal still lingered in my thoughts as I sat in the dimly lit hotel room. Her revelation about seeking revenge against her family had caught me off guard, but instead of disdain, I found myself drawn to her. In the past, whenever Cassandra spoke about her elder sister’s pitiful existence, I’d wondered why Zara tried so hard to gain acceptance. Yet now, seeing her defiance and determination, I couldn’t help but admire her.That night, sleep evaded me. Zara lay motionless on the bed, her chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. But even in her rest, the lines of pain etched into her features were unmistakable. My heart clenched, unbidden, and an unfamiliar resolve began to stir. I wasn’t sure what I felt for her yet, but I knew I wanted to protect her—to ease her burdens, no matter what it took.Her insights about the future intrigued me. Were they coincidences, or did she genuinely know something others didn’t? I didn’t have answers, but I c
Last Updated: 2024-12-23
Chapter: Chapter Three: The Contract Zara's POV The silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating like a storm waiting to break. Disbelief overshadowed his features, and suddenly he burst into laughter-sharp, mocking and utterly cruel."S....orry," he said sputtering, his laughter cutting through my words, drowning out any feeble defense I must have mustered. But as quickly as it came, it subsided, leaving his face unreadable. "You joke too much, Zara."The sting of embarrassment surged through me but I refused to back down. My gaze locking on his. "I'm not joking," I said, my voice steady, betraying none of my tumor" I'm serious."The amusement on his face vanished, replaced by something colder-shock perhaps. He leaned forward slightly, studying me like an unreadable puzzle. "You're serious?"I nodded, keeping my chin high."Why should l?" He shot back, his words cutting. "Why should I settle for the adopted daughter when the real daughter is already within my reach," he said.The words landed like blows l
Last Updated: 2024-12-22
Chapter: Chapter Two: Second Chance Zara's POV My throat tightened, as the word settled in. "Divorce agreement?" I echoed, barely recognizing my own voice."Yes," he said, his voice cold and his expression as unmoving as a stone."But.....I thought we had something special going on," I said, my voice trembling at the weight of disbelief. "I thought.... our marriage was going well." Tears streamed down my cheeks, each one carrying a piece of my hope."I don't love you. I never did," he said firmly, his gaze unflinching. "I merely pitied you."“Pity?” The word felt foreign to my ears, slicing through me like a blade.“Yes.” He sighed, his tone laced with finality. “Whenever I look at you, I see myself—a desperate struggle for love, acknowledgment, and acceptance from society and family. But I can’t do it anymore.”Without waiting for response, he turned and walked out of the room, leaving me standing there, shattered. My legs felt like lead as I forced myself to move, stumbling out to the pathway.Voice broke thr
Last Updated: 2024-12-22
Chapter: Chapter One: The Betrayal Zara's POV "Five thousand dollars," the auctioneer called, his voice booming across the opulent hall. A woman in black sleek gown raised her paddle. ""Ten thousand dollars."Then another bidder quickly followed, her voice cutting through the silence. "Twenty thousand dollars." The crowd hushed, holding their breath as the auctioneer glance around . "Do I hear anymore.? Two thousand dollars for the exquisite Icy Lovers. Going once. Going twice. He let the silence hang, a master of suspense. Then, with finality. "Icy Lovers, Sold for twenty thousand dollars."A round of applause rippled through the room. The Icy Lovers displayed proudly on the towering screen behind him.In the shadows, my trembling hands clutch so tightly to a champagne flute. I had no intention of drinking it- my hands needed something to anchor them, to steady the storm brewing inside me.The paintings on display were mine-every stroke -every details bore the imprint of my soul but the name imprinted beneath, t
Last Updated: 2024-12-21
DANGEROUS ALLIANCES
She's an FBI agent, and he's the son of one of the most feared mafia families.
Sent undercover to infiltrate his gang, Lexi Thompson never expected to be caught.
What happens when the ruthless Alex Esposito holds her fate in his hands? Will their worlds collide, or will the truth tear them apart?
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LEXI
Every choice I’ve made has led me to this moment. Years of training, late nights pouring over files, and risking everything to bring men like Alex Esposito to justice. Caught in the dangerous world of the Esposito mafia, I’m determined to take them down but now I find myself tangled in a web of lies.
I have a mission to complete, but as the days tick by, I’m losing sight of where my loyalty truly lies. As I face Alex Esposito, the ruthless heir, I can’t help but feel drawn to him. He’s everything I despise, yet something about him makes my heart race.
Can I bring him down when every stolen glance feels like a betrayal of my heart?
ALEX
In my world, weakness gets you killed, and trust is a luxury we can’t afford. But then she came crashing into my life, a woman as dangerous as she is intoxicating.
I’ve always been told to trust no one, especially not a woman like her. Lexi Thompson is a threat, an infiltrator sent to destroy my family. But the moment I laid eyes on her, everything changed. I’m torn between my duty to my family and the growing connection I feel for her.
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Chapter: Chapter Six: under the surface ~ALEX~I watched her walk away from the warehouse, her back straight, her shoulders tense, every step a carefully calculated move to avoid showing how much she was actually shaken. Lexi had always been like that, always trying to keep her emotions locked behind a wall. But I could see the cracks. I could always see the cracks.She'd been stubborn—maybe even more than usual—when I'd laid out the terms of our little "arrangement." But the truth was, I didn't need her cooperation, at least not the way she thought. I wasn't asking her to betray anyone just yet. All I needed was her watchful eye. The rest would come in time. I didn't need to scare her into submission. Not yet. She was smart. She'd figure it out herself.The sound of her footsteps fading into the distance made me smile—there was something satisfying in knowing I still had that kind of control over her. She hated me, but she couldn't seem to stay away. And that was exactly what I'd been counting on.I shoved my hands into my
Last Updated: 2025-02-19
Chapter: Chapter Five: He's always watching ~LEXI~ It had been days since I last heard from Alex, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. At first, I thought it was just my nerves—the tension from everything that had happened. But after a few days, I started to realize it wasn't just in my head. Everything felt off. Every time I moved, I felt someone paying close attention. Every phone call, every glance over my shoulder—everything made me uneasy. But nothing happened. No one said anything. The silence was the worst part. Agent Jack had been a constant presence. He seemed relieved to see me alive after the mess with Alex. I could tell he was worried, but his stiff exterior made it hard to know what he really thought. He kept asking if I was okay, if I needed time off, but I brushed him off. I couldn't tell him everything—not yet. I'd tried to let him in on what I was facing, but every time I opened my mouth, I hesitated. Alex's warning echoed in my mind: He's always watching. If Jack knew the truth, i
Last Updated: 2025-01-29
Chapter: CHAPTER FOUR: A DANGEROUS ALLIANCE~LEXI~I should’ve known better than to think I could hide forever. Alex had known exactly who I was the moment he looked at me. The damn smirk on his face had said it all—he’d been playing me from the start. I should have known when he asked them to set me free that day without proper investigation. It wouldn’t have taken him too long to figure out I am in the FBI, after all he’s the Mafia’ heir for a reason. The ropes digging into my wrists were the least of my worries now. That wasn’t what made my heart race or the knot of panic tightening in my chest. No, it was the fact that my cover had been blown. He knew. And that meant everything I’d worked for—everything I’d sacrificed—could be falling apart right now.I forced myself to focus, breathing steady despite the tension crackling between us. If I showed even a hint of weakness, he would pounce. And I couldn’t let that happen. Not when everything was on the line.“Well, Agent Thompson,” Alex had said again, his voice smooth an
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: CHAPTER THREE: THE EDGE OF A BLADE~ALEX ~The night air was crisp as I stepped out of the mansion, the sharp scent of rain clinging to the concrete. My instincts screamed at me—she was lying. I couldn’t prove it yet, but I could feel it. I called Rory to find every piece of information related to her. “ find out if her visit was truly accidental. I can’t afford to take chances” I told him. But most importantly, I was truly curious of who she is.I lit a cigarette, the flame flickering briefly before being swallowed by the dark. Taking a slow drag, I leaned against the hood of my car, replaying the encounter in my mind. Her wide blue eyes had betrayed a flicker of fear, but there was something else—defiance. Most people wilted under pressure, but she didn’t. She fought it, which made her dangerous and intriguing. The night stretched on as I waited in the penthouse, the silence heavy and oppressive. Rory hadn’t called yet, but I knew it was only a matter of time.A knock at the door broke my thoughts.“Boss
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: CHAPTER TWO: A NARROW ESCAPE ~ LEXI~Alessandro Esposito moved with the confidence of a man who knew he owned the room. He was tall, his tailored suit clinging to broad shoulders, every detail immaculate. His dark hair was neatly combed back, emphasizing the sharp angles of his jawline and the cold calculation in his piercing green eyes. Those eyes locked onto me, and I felt as though he could see right through the thin layer of lies I’d wrapped around myself.He didn’t speak at first, letting the silence stretch. The weight of his presence alone seemed to command respect—and fear. Finally, his gaze shifted to the man who had dragged me in.“Why is she here?” Alex’s voice was low, smooth, and dangerous. “Found her wandering near your father’s office,” the henchman replied, his grip on my arm tightening for emphasis. “Thought you’d want to—”Alex raised a hand, and the man immediately fell silent, releasing me as though burned. I stumbled slightly, regaining my balance, but Alex’s intense gaze pinned me in
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE: THE VIPER’S DEN~LEXI~“One wrong move, and I was dead.”The thought flashed through my mind as I stepped inside the Esposito mansion. The mansion glowed under the night sky, too perfect, too calm for the danger hidden inside. It felt like a trap, the kind of place where power and secrets mixed, and one mistake could cost me everything.I took a slow breath as a waiter passed by, offering me a champagne glass. I accepted it without thinking, my fingers tightening around the stem as I scanned the crowd. The long black dress I wore clung to my frame, elegant but simple, and the thin straps kept me from feeling too exposed. The soft silk brushed against my skin, giving me an oddly comforting sense of normalcy in the midst of the tension. Still, the dress was nothing compared to the diamonds and tailored suits surrounding me. I might’ve looked like I belonged, but I felt every inch like an outsider.The air was thick with tension. This wasn’t just any event—it was a gathering of the city’s most dange
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
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