The Heartless Bride

The Heartless Bride

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By:  dumdum007  Completed
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Compromises were meant to be made. Sacrifices were expected to be given. It was all nothing but the consequences of her own decision; a decision she would begin to regret soon. She was asked to give up on her dreams, but she refused to listen to them. Instead of putting a stop to her ambitions, she chose to pursue them. Ayla chose to fight against all odds which aimed at bringing her down. Meanwhile, she tried her best to make a home out of the unfamiliar place she was thrown into. But who knew that the circumstances would only make her build walls around herself, shutting everyone out, including her own husband. On the other hand, Claude only watched as his wife grew distant. For him, their marriage was nothing but an arrangement carried out under the orders of their elders. What he failed to realize was that she would find a way to creep into his heart, squeezing in between through the cracks. But will it be too late for him to realize the fact that he had indeed fallen for his stubborn wife? What lengths will he be willing to go to mend their relationship? Moreover, will Ayla even allow him to succeed? Join the couple on their journey as they both find their own ways to make their contractual marriage work.

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001: Ayla Lawrence (I)

"Ayla?" Through the silent corridors of the mansion, a worry filled voice resonated. A slight tap of a cane followed each of his steps as his restless eyes jumped from one shut door to the other. It wasn't like her usual self to go missing without informing him beforehand. Especially not when there were guests waiting downstairs for her: an entire hall full of them. "Ayla?" He called out again, hoping to get a reply this time. But to his dismay, he didn't get any just like the previous time. "Why don't you wait downstairs or in your room, Old Master? I'll look for Young Miss and bring her to you." A meek attempt to bring the old man to his room was made by the maid who had been quietly following him all this while. She didn't want her old master to end up tired with all the searching. But she knew better than anyone when to step in or not. There was no one on this planet who could make him change his mind when it

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The novel is in the Tragedy Romance genre surrounding marriage and wealth. It is written by Dumdum007. the fans of the novel expressed a "roller coaster of emotions" relevant to the story flow of the novel. Ayla has to make a compromise and make a decision to pursue her goals and stand up for herself in the face of opposition, leading her to isolation and separation from others even from her husband. This brought them struggles to make their contract marriage work which made Claude fall in love with Ayla even more as he was always attached to their situation...

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prada_murthy
Wow, wow, wow, what do we have here? Talented author's amazing book. Well, the first chapter itself was enough to intrigue me. Well-written plot and characters. Grandpa is serious trouble. I wonder how Ayla and Claude's relationship will develop. Best of luck author!
2021-07-14 02:34:48
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usha412
Loved this story. Not a cliched one I can say, so I want to read more and find out how she became "heartless". Although I might have some inkling about it. Anyway, good luck, dear Author. Definitely recommended.
2021-05-19 03:50:24
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Cruchymonster
I mean guys, It's pretty good. Only 5 chapters but it has the potential to win the competition a big shot. The writing is good and so try it out
2021-05-18 19:59:52
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Aysel Inara
The talented author of "My little sunshine" and "the return of the beguiling beauty" has finally barged here! (Take my bow, sire!) You can blindly trust her on romantic emphasis and emotional development of the characters. Well, of course snu snu/smut is included. It's been 5 chaps and I see talent
2021-05-17 03:40:01
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Ren_
Good novel. Unlike any cliche romance romance novels, it fits right. Good pacing, writing, and lively characters, which expected from the dumdum if you know the author. Her novels filled with subtle clues foreshadowing plot twists. Beware of them. Thanks for another yet good novel.
2021-05-16 13:23:35
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Mark D Dragneel
This novel is seriously more than just interesting I can't stop reading it.. No grammar or whatever mistakes, nice flow of the story...
2021-05-16 00:39:41
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Chaos Prime
This novel is so good. Such a poor girl Ayla is. I thought the father was bad enough but the old guy is a big A**hole Ba*tard!
2021-05-16 00:39:31
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Chaos Prime
This novel is so good. Such a poor girl Ayla is. I thought the father was bad enough but the old guy is a big A**hole Ba*tard!
2021-05-16 00:39:30
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Mystique
This is a roller coaster! I thought the father will be mean, but the grandfather is the real meanie! I am excited to know how Ayla handles this. This is a great book which is being well written by our dear author. This book will reach great heights, good luck dumdum.
2021-05-15 23:36:08
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dumdum007
I hope you guys enjoy reading about Ayla and Claude, and their journey together. Have fun!
2021-05-15 22:41:46
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Erza18
Wow, this is gonna be a roller coaster ride for both Ayla and Claude, looking forward to how the love between them will blossom and grow. Good job Author. The Synopsis alone is enough to hook a reader like me.
2021-05-14 04:37:07
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MishaK
Another story by Dum! Ayla—a lovely name—has to go through so many ups and downs of life. The story is intriguing so far. Wishing you all the best author!
2021-05-13 16:05:48
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Tea_tae
Baka has a new novel <3 Amazing plot and really good grammar! Ayla is a representation of so many women who were forced to give up their dreams :( Thankfully, she has Claude but can she realize his worth? Let's wait for dumdum to reveal the twists! Good luck!
2021-05-13 00:02:20
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Supriya
hey dumdum dear..... The story u have startedwith an intense high drama-a filial daughter duties-a father who loves his daughter-a grandpa who wants to make sure his son and grandchild's secure future..with most powerful family in the group. can't wait to read more
2021-05-11 01:25:27
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Bird 0f Hermes
Love the story till now. It hasn't even started yet and I worry for Ayla. Everything's going good so far~ P.s. I dun like the grandfather.
2021-05-08 07:47:01
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192 Chapters

001: Ayla Lawrence (I)

"Ayla?"  Through the silent corridors of the mansion, a worry filled voice resonated. A slight tap of a cane followed each of his steps as his restless eyes jumped from one shut door to the other.  It wasn't like her usual self to go missing without informing him beforehand. Especially not when there were guests waiting downstairs for her: an entire hall full of them.  "Ayla?"  He called out again, hoping to get a reply this time. But to his dismay, he didn't get any just like the previous time.  "Why don't you wait downstairs or in your room, Old Master? I'll look for Young Miss and bring her to you." A meek attempt to bring the old man to his room was made by the maid who had been quietly following him all this while. She didn't want her old master to end up tired with all the searching. But she knew better than anyone when to step in or not. There was no one on this planet who could make him change his mind when it
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002: Ayla Lawrence (II)

Thud. A faint sigh left her blush lips as she brought her face down burying it in her palms. Her thumbs slowly worked around her temples. 'What have I gotten myself into?'  The question resonated in her mind as her temper began to build up slowly. To say that she was angry at her own self would be an understatement. She was beyond enraged by the decision she had come to make.  But did she even have any other choice?  No. She did not.  She pulled her face back to look up at the sky. It was a clear night. There weren't many clouds marring the midnight blue sky that night. One could easily make out the stars dazzling in the distance, dancin
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003: We were just Discussing your Marriage

For the next two days, things were going rather smoothly. Or at least they seemed to be returning back to normal.  Ayla had managed to get her old man looking after his own diet while taking care of the things back at the company headquarters. She herself ended up getting twined in the mess of her university. Her sessionals were just around the corner, and there was a lot left of the syllabus for her to cover.  With her attention diverted away from her abode, she failed to see the storm which was brewing in the depths of its tranquility.    ----------------   Four days before the celebratory party… "I am home." Ayla made her way into the entrance hall, announcing her arrival at the mansion. To say that she was tired out already by the day's ordeal would be an understatement. She was beyond burnt-out.  Her steps were brought to a sudden halt when her eyes landed on a familiar figure standing
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004: A Marriage for Two (I)

"We were just discussing your marriage."  His words echoed through her mind, giving her a hard time in believing her ears. Marriage?  Never in her life had she ever thought of this. The day had arrived when she was going to get the talk. "Father!" Her thoughts were interrupted by her father's raging tone. She found him to be staring back at the old man with nothing but contempt. He was obviously outraged by his act.  "There's no need to get your blood pressure shooting high, Mathew." The old man scoffed. "I am only talking to my granddaughter about it. After all, she has the final say in this matter."  The more he talked about it, the harder it was getting Ayal to comprehend the meaning lying under his words. There was clearly something she was missing on. What did her father know that was kept away from her? "I have already turned the offer down. More so, you have no right to bring my daughter into any of t
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005: A Marriage for Two (II)

A marriage for business? The words revolved around her mind, the voice of the old man echoing in her ears.  Her father married her mother just so he could save his company? The more she thought about it, the more difficult it was starting for her to wrap her head around it.  "Dad?" A small whisper left her lips, her eyes trailing across the table to meet his own. "You married Mom for the same reason grandfather wants me to marry someone." She managed to force the words out, but it wasn't a question. To say that she was shook down right to her core wouldn't be an understatement.  Based on what she knew, or what she saw during her childhood, her parents clearly married for love. Now that it was revealed to her that it wasn't the case, she didn't know what to make out of her memories.  "That's not it."  Ayla saw him shaking his head before he continued.   "She was someone who belonged to one of t
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006: A Marriage for Two (III)

No matter how hard Ayla's father tried to dissuade her, she had made up her mind. All she asked from the old man was to give her a day to think about it.  She ended up locking herself inside her room, asking for some privacy. Other than Nina, her personal maid, nobody else was given the permission to disturb her until she said so; not even her father.  She spent the rest of the day going through some old albums from her childhood. It was the hope of gaining some clarity about the matter that was making her reminisce about her past.  Her lost gaze jumped from one picture to another as her fingers flicked through the pages. A tear or two would become eminent, filling her eyes up, only to be blinked away. She didn't want her emotions to get in the way. Whatever decision she was to make, it had to be rational.  Ayla was clearly not ready to give up on her dreams, neither did she want to leave her father behind. The prior was something
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007: A Marriage for Two (IV)

The next day… The clock had struck twelve and the sun was shining in the sky with all its might. It's bright rays striking against the glass panes, trying their best to seep into the room.  Inside the spacious room, a demineering figure could be seen sitting at the head chair of the table. His cold gaze was sending shivers down the spines of others.  "I don't know how you guys managed to mess this up even after my clear instructions." He was holding everyone responsible for the slightest drop in the value of the company's shares.  "Boss, it's not our fault that news about grandfather's deteriorating health got out." One of the men sitting around the table spoke up on behalf of everyone in the room. He failed to understand why they were getting scolded for something they had no hand in. "Do you think I don't know about that?" He scoffed, glaring down at the man. "That is exactly why I had given you all clear instructions not to l
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008: The First Encounter (I)

Claude not only wanted to have a proper chat with her, but also wanted to meet her in person. He was hoping that it would give him some sort of insight. He wanted to see for himself the kind of person Ayla was before coming to a decision. Not that it would matter, but he still wanted to do it for both of their sakes.  He made Ethan find out her routine before making him drive all the way to her college.  "Are you sure, Boss?" Ethan pulled the car over before the main entrance. He looked over his shoulder to make sure that his boss was not doing things in a rush.  "Don't make me change my mind now, Ethan." Claude threw a glare in his direction. "There's no harm in meeting her in person." "You do realize that you can ask your grandfather to set up a meeting." Ethan still wanted him to give it another thought. He couldn't help but wonder how the meeting would be going down.  "I didn't hire you for not using your brain." Claude
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009: The First Encounter (II)

"Excuse me?" Claude rushed into the room and decided to ask for help. "Can anyone check on this?" Even though his words were nothing but a general question he made a beeline to where Ayla was standing with an old man in a white coat. He looked like he was either one of her professors or her mentor. "What is it?" It was the old man who decided to inquire about the matter. "I hurt myself. I need someone to have a look at it." Claude replied with a worry filled tone and a frown.  "May I have a look at it?" The professor took a step forward, thinking it was something really serious. But what he saw was not something he expected.  Claude pushed his left hand forward and showed him his thumb. It took the old man some good seconds to figure out the problem.  There was a small red spot in the middle of it.  "Is this all?" The old man threw Claude a puzzled look. He looked like he was either questioning his own sanity or Cla
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010: The Big Day (I)

Claude had come straight to his home after getting his apparent injury bandaged to have a conversation with his old man. Whatever had happened in infirmary, it only pushed him to make his decision. The man ended up saying yes to his grandfather.  Claude saw through her. He saw the dreams which filled her eyes, and he wanted to be the one to help her in making them come true. It wasn't that Claude didn't have faith in her. It was quite the contrary. He believed in her. All he wanted was to be there for her. That was all he could think of after their brief encounter.  When his old man asked him to meet the lady officially, he turned him down, giving the excuse that he needed to go out of the city right away to take care of a project. It was nothing but a well thought lie.  Claude was rather looking forward to seeing Ayla straight on their wedding day. He wanted to give her a small surprise. On the other hand, he was somewhat scared about her reac
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