clara valac

Clara's world crumbles when she finds out that she has been offered to the ruthless Lycan king as compensation by her pack. All her life, she has been preparing to be the Luna of the Shadows falls pack, since she was mated to the alpha. But things change when she finds out that her little sister is already pregnant with her mate's child, and now, in place of her step-sister, she is being forced to marry the ruthless Lycan king while pretending to be her step-sister. Will she survive being the Lycan king Asher Blackwood's substitute mate, or will her secret be leaked? What will happen when the Lycan king finds out about her secret?

Alessia n'aurait jamais dû croiser la route de Lorenzo Valente, un mafieux impitoyable à la tête d'un empire criminel. Pourtant, dès leur première rencontre, une attirance aussi violente qu'incontrôlable s’est installée entre eux. Lorenzo, charismatique mais froid, l’a prise sous son aile, mais jamais avec la promesse d’une exclusivité. Alessia, pourtant, s’est abandonnée à lui, espérant qu’il finirait par la choisir, par la sauver de la solitude et du vide qui la ronge. Mais Lorenzo est un homme de pouvoir, incapable de s’attacher à une seule femme. le cœur d’Alessia est brisé lorsqu’elle réalise qu’elle doit partager Lorenzo avec quatre autres femmes : Bianca, une héritière arrogante et influente, qui considère Alessia comme une rivale indigne de Lorenzo. Clara, une amante manipulatrice, sensuelle et perfide, qui pousse Lorenzo à se détourner d’Alessia. Giulia, une femme calme et mystérieuse, dont la discrétion masque une volonté de s’imposer dans le cœur de Lorenzo. Valeria, une ancienne maîtresse sadique et cruelle, qui prend plaisir à humilier Alessia à chaque occasion. Alessia est consciente de chaque regard, chaque baiser volé, chaque nuit passée avec une autre. Elle assiste, impuissante, à ce jeu de domination où Lorenzo semble se délecter de son tourment. Pourtant, malgré la douleur, elle ne parvient pas à le haïr. Pire encore, Lorenzo la garde proche, protecteur et possessif, incapable de la laisser partir alors qu'il refuse de la choisir ouvertement. Dans ce tourbillon de trahison et de passion, Alessia devra faire face à un choix cruel : accepter de n’être qu’une parmi d’autres, ou se détacher définitivement de l’homme qui a pris son cœur en otage. Mais dans le monde de la mafia, s’éloigner de Lorenzo pourrait bien signer sa perte…

Iris thought she had married for love only to find out that her marriage was orchestrated to serve her parent professional interest, her beloved husband was cheating on her with her cousin sister Clara on her first wedding anniversary. She found them both on her matrimonial bed. Iris felt betrayed and shattered by her loved ones. She went to find solace in her best friend's house, preparing to divorce Nathan. That was when she found out she was carrying Nathan's child. Mrs Robinson, Nathan's powerful and ruthless mother, discovered that Iris was pregnant and carrying the heir to Robinson family; she refuses to let Iris leave with the Robinson heir, dragging her back into a life of control, cruelty, and manipulation. Now, trapped in a house filled with enemies, Iris must fight for her freedom, her child and her dignity. As Iris is placed in the pawn of the Robinson's twisted game, Nathan isn't indifferent as he pretends to be but manipulated by Clara to suffer iris. On the long process Iris almost loose her pregnancy due to the suffering and ill treatment she received from the Robinson family. After taking to the hospital she escaped from the hospital only to get entwined to another powerful billionaire who was the rival to Robinson empire. The powerful billionaire supported Iris. As Iris and the powerful billionaire began to grown mutual feelings for each other, Nathan begin to regret all his actions toward Iris and later found out that he genuinely felt something for Iris but it was too late for him.

Alice Harper marries her stepsister’s fiancé, Ryan Bennett, in a contract marriage to save her family from financial ruin, unaware of the storm ahead. After giving birth, her jealous step sister Clara steals her child and manipulates Ryan into divorcing Alice and exiling her from the country. Alone and heartbroken, Alice rebuilds her life abroad and discovers she gave birth to twins. Five years later, Alice returns to Australia as a wealthy doctor, determined to reclaim her child, uncover the truth, and seek revenge. However, Clara, now married to Ryan, will stop at nothing to protect her secrets, even as new enemies arise and old wounds are reopened.

Living with my aunt and her family was meant to be a temporary, quiet arrangement just helping out and keeping to myself. On the first day of the new year, while everyone else was out celebrating, I stayed home, enjoying the rare silence and catching up on sleep. But when we ran out of water, I reluctantly stepped outside to fetch some, and that’s when I saw him. He stood by the gate of the house next door, effortlessly commanding attention with just a glance. A smirk played on his lips, and a flicker of amusement danced in his eyes behind his blue-ray glasses. At that moment, he was impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, I felt disheveled and barely awake, my hair was a mess and still shaking off sleep. But he didn’t seem to mind. There was something about him an air of mystery that made me wonder who he was and why he was there. Before I could look away, he spoke, “Hi.” Caught off guard, I managed a quick, “Hi,” while trying to pull myself together. “Can I know your name?” he asked. I hesitated but replied, “I’m Clara,” and kept walking. “Can I have your number?” he called after me. “Just as friends.” I almost refused but reluctantly agreed, entering my number into his phone. “There,” I said, handing it back. “I’ll call you,” he promised with a smile, as I turned to leave. What began as a chance encounter soon became an inexplicable connection. He had secrets, but there was something about him that saw through me, understanding things no one else did. The man I met next door wasn’t just a fleeting stranger,he became the reason I started questioning everything I thought I wanted.

Six years ago, Clara Hayes was humiliated, abandoned, and left to die after a fateful one-night encounter with Alexander Bologna, the ruthless billionaire CEO. Now, her identical twin, Celeste, has returned with a fiery determination and a shocking revelation—Alexander has a son, the bright and lovable Ethan. But Celeste isn’t just here to introduce him to his child; she’s here to exact revenge for her sister’s tragic fate and humiliation caused by the Bologna family. Under the guise of a contract marriage, Celeste infiltrates Alexander’s cold and calculating world, sparking a battle of wits and wills. But as secrets unravel and sparks fly, Celeste finds herself torn between her quest for vengeance and the undeniable pull of Alexander’s growing love for her—and their son. When dark truths about Clara’s death and Alexander’s family betrayal come to light, the lines between hate and love blur. With enemies lurking within and time running out for Celeste’s own hidden battle, can Alexander redeem himself and win the heart of the woman who’s brought light back into his life? Or will the sins of the past destroy their chance at a future? Love, revenge, and redemption collide in Behind the closed doors: The Billionaire’s Secret—a story where passion ignites, secrets unravel, and second chances can heal even the deepest wounds.