When Percy woke up that morning, the first thing she did was check her phone, and there it was—the message from Ashton that had arrived during the night. As her eyes scanned through it, a small smile crept across her face. "This is so much better," she whispered to herself. "If I'm no longer his employee, it'll be easier for him to see me as more than just a colleague—maybe even as a potential life partner." Percy had already made up her mind. She wasn’t going to continue working under Ashton. She was done pretending to be the poor girl, the one who had nothing, when in reality, she was anything but. Working for someone else and taking orders had become unbearable. She was used to giving commands, not following them. With renewed energy and a sense of purpose, she got up, preparing herself for the day ahead. "At the end of the day," she muttered to herself, "I was the one who came clean to Ashton. Sarah’s been deceiving him this whole time, but I was honest. I bared my soul to
Ashton stepped out of Sarah's car, feeling the warmth of their recent conversation linger in the cool air. He stood there for a moment, waving as she smiled at him from behind the wheel, her eyes filled with affection. She started the car and slowly drove away, the hum of the engine fading as she disappeared down the street. Ashton sighed contentedly, turning towards the entrance of his company, but as soon as he did, a familiar figure caught his eye.It was Percy.Surprised, Ashton furrowed his brows. "Percy? What are you doing here?" His voice held an edge of discomfort.Percy's gaze was intense as she stepped forward. "I saw you," she said, her voice tight with emotion. "I saw you kissing Sarah."Ashton blinked, caught off guard by her bluntness. Before he could respond, Percy continued, her tone rising with hurt and frustration. "Why, Ashton? How can you still be with her after everything she did? She lied to you! She deceived you into thinking she was something she's not, preten
Sarah slowly opened her eyes, disoriented and groggy, only to find herself lying on cold, wet ground by the side of a river. The sound of rushing water filled her ears, and as her vision cleared, she saw Percy standing over her with a twisted smile. A few feet away, two men loitered, their eyes avoiding hers, but Sarah knew—these were the men who had abducted her. "Percy?" she croaked, her voice trembling with both fear and disbelief. Percy's smile widened, a dark satisfaction gleaming in her eyes. "Beg for your life," she said coldly, "and maybe I'll let you go." Sarah stared at her, heart pounding, but she refused to cower. She knew Percy too well—begging would never save her. It would only feed Percy's sadistic sense of power. Sarah shook her head slowly, summoning whatever strength she had left. "No, I won’t beg," she said firmly. "Even if you kill me, Ashton will never be yours. You can’t win, Percy." Percy let out a low chuckle, the sound devoid of warmth. "I can live with
Christy’s father paced in his study, tension mounting in his chest. He had just called his assistant, ordering him to withdraw all their investments from Alex's company. His hands gripped the edge of his desk as he awaited confirmation."Sir," the assistant’s voice crackled through the phone, "if you pull your investment now, you’ll be missing out on a significant return. The new investment Alex received will multiply your initial stake by at least five times. Pulling out now won’t even dent his company."Christy’s father’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Who on earth made such a large investment in his company?” he demanded, his tone laced with disbelief.The assistant hesitated for a moment before revealing the investor’s identity. The words hit Christy’s father like a slap to the face. His anger boiled over. He slammed his fist against his table repeatedly, frustration rippling through his body. He had wanted to cripple Alex, teach him a harsh lesson for rejecting his daughter—but n
Angel stood in front of the mirror, her breath catching as she took in the sight of herself in her flowing white wedding gown. The lace details, the gentle curve of the fabric against her skin—it was all perfect. For a brief moment, she felt like she was in a dream. But when a soft knock echoed through the room, she snapped back to reality, her heart fluttering. "Come in," she called, half expecting it to be Alex sneaking in to catch a glimpse of her before the ceremony. To her surprise, Ashton and Sarah stepped in, arm in arm. Angel's face broke into a wide grin. "Wow! If it isn't the sweetest couple I know!" she exclaimed. "You look stunning, Mrs. Duke." Sarah laughed lightly, her eyes warm. "Not as stunning as you," she replied, moving closer to pull Angel into a hug. "I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!" Angel beamed, her nerves dancing beneath her skin. "Thank you, Sarah. I’m excited—more than I can say—but nervous too. I can’t believe this day is actually happening." As
SYNOPSIS Laura is at her wit's end, having tried everything humanly possible to conceive without success. In desperation, she turns to her best friend, Cila and begs her to bear a child for her husband. After much persuasion, Laura's husband, Ethan and Cila both agree to it. But, what happens when Cila falls in love with Ethan and wants Laura out of the picture? TITLE: MARRY MY HUSBAND
Laura's eyes held a deep longing as she waited for Cila’s response. Cila, sensing the tension in the air, gently grasped Laura’s trembling hands. A warm smile graced her lips as she spoke softly, “Laura, you’ve always been like a sister to me, and I’d do anything for you. Yes, I will bear a child for your husband—but I have a condition.” Laura's breath caught in her throat, her heart beating rapidly. “Please, do tell,” she urged, her voice breaking with emotion. Cila took a deep breath, her gaze thoughtful. “You know the kind of person I am,” she began. “I can’t do this unless I’m married. I can't carry a child for a man who isn't my husband.” Laura leaned forward, her desperation evident in every word. “Then marry Ethan,” she blurted out. Cila’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Do you hear yourself?” Cila whispered. “You’re asking me to marry your husband. Ethan is already bound to you, and you’re my best friend. How can you even suggest this?” Tears welled up in Laura’s eyes as
The night had passed in a blur for Cila, her mind replaying the moment of pleasure and connection she had shared with Ethan. It felt too short, leaving her wanting more, while for Laura, the hours dragged painfully. She had barely slept, tossing and turning in the sterile hotel bed, anxiously waiting for morning to arrive. The anticipation gnawed at her, dread and hope swirling in her chest. When dawn finally broke, Laura hurried back home, nerves fluttering beneath her calm exterior. She entered the house quietly, almost as if afraid to disturb the fragile atmosphere that lingered in the air. Ethan was in the kitchen, pretending to busy himself with breakfast, but the guilt was written all over his face. His eyes avoided hers, and Laura knew immediately that something had shifted. The plan, at least in some way, had worked. A pit formed in her stomach as she sought out Cila, her emotions swirling in confusion. She wanted to know but also feared the answer. She found her friend