athena complex

Suffering from the inability to recognize faces, Carl Oswald struggles to navigate the world of high-stakes business and social obligations, unable to recognize even those closest to him. He has it all, looks, wealth, and the position of CEO in his father's prestigious company. But his life is far from perfect. To manage this hidden vulnerability, he hires Mia Miloslava Pankraz, a spirited young woman to be his secretary and help him connect with the world. Mia has spent years applying for a job at Livestrong Company, only to face constant rejection. Her perseverance finally pays off when she receives an unexpected call for an interview, landing a position that is far more complex than she ever imagined, as if that wasn’t enough, an arranged marriage by her grandfather and mother to someone she never expected. How does she navigate these unconventional arrangements? Will she opt for the job and decline the arranged marriage or will she toss aside her dreams to fulfill her grandfather's wish? Read on to find out………

Emily Grace, a gentle and beautiful café worker, catches the eye of Alexander Steele, a ruthless billionaire tycoon, after a chance encounter. Obsessed, Alexander orchestrates Emily's downfall to make her dependent on him. Forced into a manipulative marriage, Emily struggles to navigate her complex feelings for Alexander while enduring torment from his ex-fiancée, Isabella. After a violent confrontation leaves Emily with amnesia, Alexander's genuine care helps her heal. What happens when the delicate beauty of Emily collides with the iron will of Alexander? Can they overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, or are some divides too great to cross? Will love prevail, or will their pasts forever keep them apart?

Raine Athena Villanueva is living her life as a normal person. Pero hindi gaya ng ibang dalaga, parating okupado ang oras ni Raine. Hanggang sa isang gabi, nagkaroon ng Team Building ang kompanyang pinagtrabahuan niya. Doon nangyari ang isang kapalaran na kayang magpabago ng buhay niya. Sa kalagitnaan ng gabi, habang tulog ang karamihan ay nagising si Raine. Noong una ay hindi niya pa maintindihan ang sarili dahil pakiramdam niya ay may mali sa kanyang katawan. Laking gulat nalang niya nang magmulat siya ng mata, doon niya nasaksihan ang isang kagimbal - gimbal na katotohanan. Aksidenteng nakasama niya sa pagtulog ang may - ari ng kompanyang pinasukan niya. Masyadong mabilis ang nangyari. Tutulungan lang niya sana ito pero hindi niya inaasahan na mauuwi sila sa gano'n. Alam niyang lasing ito at wala sa huwisyo nang may mangyaring sa kanila. Kaya gumawa siya ng isang desisyon. She decide to slipped it. Umalis siya nang kwarto at napanggap na parang walang nangyari. Pero matapos ang kalahating buwan, habang abala siya sa ginagawang trabaho ay tinawagan siya mismo ng kanilang CEO. Pinapunta siya nito sa opisina at hindi sinabi kung ano ang dahilan. Lito man ang isip, napilitan ang dalaga na magpunta. Pagkapasok niya palang sa opisina nito ay mabilis nitong sinabi ang sadya nito. "Marry me." Nagpakasal sila at nagustuhan siya ng pamilya ng lalaki. Pero kung gusto siya ng pamilya nito ang kabaliktaran naman ito sa mismong asawa niya. Dahil hindi siya nito gusto, at kinamumuhian siya nito.

Trigger warning ⚠️🔞 Dub-con Rape Language Violence Death/murder Blood This book is dedicated to the girlies who just can't stay away from the bad boys. Got a savior complex?? Let's see if you can save Marcello. Ambrosia was happy in a marriage to the love of her life. it was everything she's always wanted and more. But life doesn't give warnings before it shatters everything you know completely. A visit from Don Marcello opens a can of worms she never even knew about and takes away her definition of love. Ambrosia become the reluctant Bride to the devil mafia. Marcello hated women. Maybe mommy issues or ex-issues, he simply fucking hated them. They were never loyal and all they needed was a cock to keep them pleased. And in Marcello's world of death and deceit, loyalty was everything. He didn't think any woman was capable of that until he met Ambrosia and that cemented his obsession for the woman. He would do whatever it took to make her loyal to him including forcing her to be his bride. But could force bring him the loyalty he so craved from a woman??

Athena Prescott never saw it coming. One day, the man she loved was gone, leaving only a letter after he proposed to her. The next day, she heard the news that he married the billionaire's daughter. The pain of his betrayal was unbearable—and the unanswered questions, even worse. A year later, he returns—now a widowed billionaire, full of regret, begging for a second chance. He claims he made a mistake, that he wants her back. Soon, Athena knows the truth behind his sudden departure—the reason he left her. And that truth cuts deeper than any betrayal. Now, she must decide: Will she forgive him, or make him regret leaving her forever?

"Aurora Williams, a stunning supermodel, has it all - fame, fortune, and a picture-perfect family. But when her sister Crystal returns home with a shocking revelation - she's engaged to Asher, the man Aurora has secretly loved for years - Aurora's world is turned upside down. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of family dynamics, love, and betrayal, Aurora must confront the darkness that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With her heart shattered into a million pieces, Aurora must find a way to reclaim her happiness and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable pain. But as she struggles to come to terms with Asher's betrayal, she begins to realize that the truth is far more complex than she ever imagined. Will she find a way to heal, or will the wounds inflicted by her own flesh and blood never fully heal?"

Athena Willow has to become a slave to the desires of her ex-lover in order to get money for her sister's treatment. She must face betrayal from her parents and is kicked out of the house while she is pregnant. Three years later, Athena returns and takes revenge on her ex-lover and her parents under a new identity.

On the mysterious and vast fantasy continent of Estella, magic and miracles coexist, and ancient families and emerging forces intertwine to create a complex and ever-changing power map. Among them, the ducal family, as one of the oldest aristocracies, not only has a long history and endless wealth, but also controls the key power that can shape the fate of the continent. However, behind this glory, there are also countless unknown secrets and simmering disputes.

Six years ago, Cynthia left Lucien and divorced him while pregnant with their child. Lucien's words, "If I ever meet you again, you'll know WHAT HELL IS!" hung over her like a curse, lingering in the years like a nightmare. Six years later, an unexpected turn of events throws Cynthia into a thrilling one-night stand. And the man involved turns out to be none other than Lucien, the one who had once cursed her so cruelly! Once again, fate has cruelly bound them together. Lucien looks at Cynthia with eyes full of hatred, but beneath that fury, there seems to be something deeper—emotions too complex for him to even name. Is it love or hate? The line has long since blurred. Cynthia is a bundle of nerves, desperately trying to hide the existence of her child. But with Lucien's probing gaze fixed on her, how long can she keep up the charade? What twists and turns will their story take from here?

Elena Russo is a master thief and assassin, driven by revenge. Her mission is to infiltrate the life of mafia billionaire Lorenzo Salvatore, whom she believes is responsible for her father’s murder. Under the guise of an art dealer, Elena enters his world, but the lines between duty and desire blur as she uncovers hidden truths, including Lorenzo’s vulnerability and complex relations. When sparks fly between them, Elena finds herself caught between duty and desire. As she uncovers his deepest secrets, including a hidden child and a dangerous rival bent on his destruction, Elena realizes that her enemy is not the man she thought he was. Torn between her lingering feelings for Ethan, the FBI informant with his own dark agenda, and her undeniable attraction to Lorenzo, Elena must decide: can she risk her heart to get her revenge, or will she lose everything in the heist of her life? In a world of betrayals, lies, and shattered loyalties, love may be the deadliest game of all.