bit of deception crossword

Esmeralda, a woman recently freed from the shackles of a controlling marriage, finds herself in the throes of a new, thrilling, and dangerous world. Betrayed by her high school sweetheart turned domineering husband, she seeks solace and freedom in the vibrant nightlife of the city. During a night out with her best friend, she encounters a creep, only to be rescued by the enigmatic and powerful Jaxson. A billionaire CEO by day and the ruler of the city’s underground by night, Jaxson is a man of many secrets. Drawn to Esmeralda, he takes her to his place, knowing he shouldn’t, but unable to resist the pull. Their connection leads to a passionate night that Esmeralda will never forget. She leaves before dawn, carrying with her the memory of their encounter. A few months later, she discovers she's carrying more than a memory. Determined to provide for her unborn child, she secures a job as a receptionist at Cascade Enterprises, only to discover that Jaxson is the CEO. She can't turn away the job, but she can hide the pregnancy as much as possible. As Esmeralda navigates her new job, her hidden pregnancy, and her growing feelings for Jaxson, she must also grapple with the reality of Jaxson’s dual life. Amidst the chaos, love blossoms, but the secret of her twins looms large, threatening to upend everything.

Aethelfrith is a half blooded vampire and the crown prince of the Vampire realm. Aethelfrith is asked to come back home by his father to marry his Betrothed Crimson but what will happen when Aethelfrith has already entered a love forbidden by his Realm with a lady called Tyramon. why is Tyramon and Aethelfrith love forbidden? How will Aethelfrith manage his Triangle? will Aethelfrith fulfill his desire and Love for Tyramon? or will he fulfill his duties and marry his Betrothed Crimson? what will Aethelfrith decision bring to the realm? so much love, betrayal, deception, anger and might I add Revenge all in one Realm.

Emily Carter has always strives t protect the little she has. With her corrupt uncle taking away her family and her younger brother battling a life threatening sickness, she's running out of options. A chance encounter with a handsome billionaire, Grayson Knight offers her a desperate solution that comes with a price. He needs a wife to help him save his reputation and she needs money for her brother's health. It sounds like a win win. But beneath their union, there are tangled lies, a web of secrets revenge and unexpected feelings that none of them is prepared for.

Do the secrets lie in the shadows when the moon is full?" Akira, a fierce and wrongly imprisoned werewolf returns home from jail to find her sister in bed with her husband, Kaid. The betrayal fuels a firestorm of rage and Akira accidentally kills Kaid. Now she's on the run from the authorities and Kaid's pack. Vincent, Kaid's brother jumps into the picture, he offers Akira a helping hand. But is his aid a lifeline or a trap? With a bigger threat by the corner, Akira must navigate through the dark pack dynamics and the secrets that resurface around Kaid's death. Can Akira outrun her destiny, or will the ghosts of her past define her future?

“Listen, I want a divorce. You signed a contract on the day of our wedding alright?.. You give me a son and we can have a divorce whenever… plus I’m in love with someone else. I’ve always loved her even before we got married and I just want to be with her now… not you.” With that he pick up his suitcase and leaves the room. I know I signed a prenup, but a contract? I follow him down the stairs and out of the house, unable to speak a single word. “I don’t remember a contract.” I finally say to him, my voice sounding so broken and I can’t help but cry more at how foreign my own voice sounds. He stands at the door of his car and stares at me for a while. “I’ll have my lawyer send you a copy of the contract you signed. I’d like to have the divorce finalized before I have to leave the country next month. Have a good night Skylar.” Skylar doesn’t expect this from her husband when he comes home one night, having disappeared two weeks prior. A month later, she’s divorced, disowned and pregnant, working and living in an entirely different city, trying to find herself again. Can she do it? Will she ever be able to find happiness? Jason finds himself miserable after divorcing Skylar. He tries to look for her, but his search is fruitless. Years later, he finally meets her again. However, she isn’t a gullible young lady anymore. He has to struggle to earn her forgiveness. Will he succeed?

"Honey, the washing machine's making that buzzing sound again. Can you fix it please?" I got up from my desk and walked over. Just as I placed my hand on the washing machine, a wave of numbness surged through my body. My heart pounded wildly before I convulsed and collapsed on the floor. Just before everything went dark, I heard my wife on the phone. "He has collapsed. He should be dead by now." The power outlet continued to hiss and buzz, like the mocking laughter of a devil. When I opened my eyes again, I was back to the day my wife asked me to fix the washing machine. I then decided to secretly follow her, only to discover she was posing as a topless model for her art teacher.

“Either you make me forget, Lucas. Or I'll find someone who will." For a moment, he doesn't move, and I think he's going to push me away. But then, something shifts in his eyes and he closes the distance between us, his lips capturing mine in a heated kiss. Amelia's life takes a drastic turn when her boyfriend of two years, Ethan, who she discovers is also her mate, rejects her just days before his coronation—a coronation she meticulously helped organize. In an attempt to escape her painful reality, Amelia's best friend takes her out to celebrate her birthday. But fate intervenes when Amelia sees Ethan with another girl. Heartbroken and frustrated, she turns to liquor to numb her pain. In her intoxicated state, Amelia encounters Lucas, Ethan's cousin and the heir to the throne. They share a passionate night, and Lucas, both mysterious and cunning, proposes a contract marriage to make Ethan jealous and secure his position as Crown Prince. Amelia finds herself torn between two powerful men: her ex-boyfriend, whom she thought was her soulmate, and the Crown Prince, who challenges her in ways she never expected. As the contract marriage begins to feel more real, the tension escalates. Both Lucas and Amelia struggle with their deepening feelings, navigating a complex web of love, power, and betrayal.

Sa kuwento ng pag-ibig, panlilinlang, at pagbabago, sumasalamin ang kwento ni Sofie, isang babae na nagtrabaho sa isang club upang matustusan ang pangangailangan ng kanyang pamilya. Isang araw, dumating si Matias Chavez, ang may-ari ng isang condo at ilang illegal na negosyo, na nagdulot ng pag-ibig at kaguluhan sa buhay ni Sofie. Ngunit ang pag-ibig na inakala niya ay hindi ganap, dahil may kakambal si Matias na si Mateo na puno ng inggit at galit sa kanya. Nahulog ang puso ni Sofie kay Matias, ngunit hindi niya alam na ang lalaking minamahal niya ay hindi palaging si Matias, kundi ang kanyang kakambal na si Mateo. Sa gitna ng mga pagpapanggap at panlilinlang, nagpatuloy ang pag-ibig ni Sofie kay Matias. Ngunit ang pagkakataon na mabuo ang kanilang pamilya ay laging nasa panganib dahil sa mga plano ni Mateo na sirain ang relasyon nila. Napapaligiran ng mga pagsubok, pagkakamali, at sakit, nagpasya si Sofie na gantihan si Matias at ipakita ang kanyang galit. Ngunit sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, maaaring mayroong pag-asang mabuo ang kanilang pag-ibig at magkaroon ng pangalawang pagkakataon. Sa huli, ang kwento ng pag-ibig nina Sofie at Matias ay nagpapakita ng mga sakripisyo, pagkakamali, at pag-asa. Ito ay isang kuwento na magpapaalala sa atin na ang pag-ibig ay hindi perpekto, ngunit may kakayahan itong magdulot ng pagbabago at pagpapatawad.

Cleo couldn't be more excited to give the best gift to her best friend Danica when she agreed to be her and her husband's surrogate. But a one-night stand between her and Danica's husband, Franco, who turns up to be her ex-boyfriend, will turn everything upside down. She gets pregnant, and she and Franco have no choice but to make Danica believe that the child she is bearing is from surrogacy. How long will they hide the truth, and when it explodes, how will Danica accept it?

After Alexander the Alpha of moon light pack is told about a prophecy, he is bent on finding his mate but turns out he already made an agreement with his father that after two years of searching for his mate if he doesn’t find her, he will get married to Analise the daughter of the blood moon pack alpha. He later discovers that Analise tricked him into getting engaged to her and caused a rift between him and his mate. As the story unfolds it is seen that the prophecy also includes Alexander’s cousin which no one knew about, now Alex has to decide between correcting a mistake made in the past or creating a generational war.