kabanata 5

Isabella Sterling had it all—a prestigious law firm and the perfect husband. But her world shatters in one devastating day. Returning from the hospital with life-changing news, Isabella attends a heart shattering ceremony: her husband of six years announcing another woman as his fiancee. In the blink of an eye, she loses everything, including her law firm, to her deceitful husband, Daniel West, and sister, Christabella. Betrayed and fueled by revenge, Isabella turns to the country’s most dangerous billionaire, Nicholas Montgomery, to reclaim what she’s lost. Little does she know, In the high-stakes world of wealth and power, Nicholas Montgomery, the country’s most influential billionaire and tech genius, has it all—except peace of mind. Haunted by a traumatic past and obsessive control issues, Nicholas is a man who meticulously manages every aspect of his life, including his emotions. Well, not until a certain fiery, auburn-haired, hazel-eyed, 5'5 woman storms into his life, threatening to unravel everything. She was meant to be his wife only on paper, a tool to enhance his public image—not the woman who ignites his darkest desires or the one he'd burn the world for.

He pinned me against the wall. "You are nothing but trash from my past", he said. "Just a used toy from the past" a loud sound resonated in his office. Coming to my senses I understood that the devil was slapped. By me. I looked at him with tears in my eyes, afraid of his reaction. But his face was completely blank; he was touching the cheek I had slapped. I opened my mouth to apologize but nothing came out. Instead a pair of soft lips were roughly placed on mine like it was punishing me. Being the ex-wife of a billionaire is not fun. Especially when he promises you the world and in the end leaves you with nothing but just a suitcase of clothes. Claire White is the former Claire Knight, billionaire Adam Knight's ex-wife. Their marriage as well as the divorce was the most gossiped about and favorite topic of everyone in New York. During their marriage the headlines were: New York's most eligible bachelor marries the poor waitress within a week. Is she pregnant? Or just a gold digger who couldn't wait to get her hands on Knight's large fortune? And after divorce: Adam Knight finally confirms divorce with Claire White and states, she was just a gold digger. Now after 5 years Adam Knight is in California, both of them meet, sparks fly. But Claire is not alone now. She has a 5 year old daughter with her who looks nothing like Adam. Now Adam is one hundred percent sure she is a cheater who played with his feelings and his money too. So now he is hell bent on making her pay in every possible way. But secrets are revealed in the most unexpected ways. Is she really a gold digger? Or a victim of circumstance?

“I hope you're not fooled by my sweet looks Clair?” Emelia pushed her out her way, before closing the door, she stopped, turned, and stared at her from head to toe. “Don't be mistaken, I do want a man in the streets but a beast in bed” Poison to death by her husband and lover, Emelia Zorah is granted a second chance at life. She wants nothing but to stay as far away from him as possible, 5 years ago she had loved him but now was different. She despised even the air he breathed. Escaping the lights of marriage from her destined mate, she lands in his brother's arms, but what seems like a saving option in time turns out to be the blazing fire she dived from the firepan into.

At the heart of Nigeria’s academic pride, Eko University, life for students revolves around exams, friendships, and dreams of a brighter future. But all of that changes when a cryptic video from an underground group called Zotes sends shockwaves across the nation. Their chilling ultimatum: the government must release 5 billion naira within a week—or face a nightmare unleashed. No one takes them seriously until the first outbreak. A mysterious virus spreads rapidly through the university campus, turning students and staff into mindless, bloodthirsty creatures. As the infection spirals out of control, the government seals off the campus, leaving survivors trapped with nowhere to run. In the midst of the chaos, a mismatched group of students bands together. Their only aim to survive. Now, with time running out and betrayal lurking among them, the group must fight their way through infected lecture halls and crumbling dormitories to find the cure and stop the madness from spilling into the outside world. In this intense tale of survival, loyalty, and sacrifice, Campus of the Dead explores the price of ambition and the fragile line between order and anarchy.

妻が浮気相手を家に連れ込むのは、これで5回目だった。 私は窓を完全に密閉し、気づかれないように寝室のドアを外から施錠した。 寝室の中からは、浅香の荒い息遣いが絶え間なく聞こえてくる。 私はリビングに座り、冷静に義母に電話をかけた。 「お義母さん、大変だよ！浅香が寝室に鍵をかけて、自殺しようとしているんだ！」

Elena's world falls apart when her fiance accuses her of cheating on their wedding day, calling off the wedding and ending an investment deal with her father. To save her father's company from bankruptcy, she is forced to marry the mysterious and wealthy Nicklaus Coleman. She soon realizes Nicklaus is the man she met the night before at a club, but she suspects him and his father’s intentions. However, she starts falling for him after their shared experiences, only to suffer a miscarriage and be set up and sent to jail. After her release, Elena decides to live for herself and pursue her dreams. A few weeks later, she discovers her life is about to change. Elena returns after 5 years when some shocking truths are revealed. Will she find the strength to overcome all the challenges that hit her? Will she forgive those who have wronged her in the past?

회사 월차 날, 심영호의 여비서가 SNS에 글을 올렸다. “회사에서는 네가 위, 내가 아래라 해도 밤에는 내가 위인걸!” 사진 속 그녀는 장미꽃으로 가득 채운 워터베드 위에 누워 있었고, 늘 엄격하기만 하던 심 대표는 무릎을 꿇고 그녀의 발을 주무르고 있었다. 그의 주머니에는 반짝이는 금목걸이도 들어 있었다. 바로 오늘 아침, 나는 금목걸이를 사서 심영호에게 우리의 관계를 공개해 달라고 요청했다. 그는 흔쾌히 받아들였지만 내 휴대폰으로 사진을 찍으려던 순간 내 폰을 산산조각 내버렸다. 심영호의 눈빛은 경멸로 가득했다. “네 꼴을 보고 말해!” “역시 애미는 있어도 애비 없는 년답게 나를 망치려고 별짓을 다 하는구나.” 그 순간 나는 지난 5년간, 그의 ‘회사 내 연애 금지’ 규칙을 철저히 따르며 살았던 내가 참 우스워 보였다. 그래서 다음 날, 나는 아버지께 메시지를 보냈다. [저 졌어요. 집에 돌아가서 가업을 이어받을게요.]

유치원 가족의 날, 남편 송지헌은 회사에 일이 있다는 핑계로 나랑 딸한테도 참석하지 말라고 했다. 실망이 가득한 딸아이의 얼굴을 보자 가슴 아픈 나머지 혼자서라도 데리고 가기로 마음먹었다. 그러나 유치원에 들어서는 순간 남자아이를 안고 소꿉친구 안소정과 손을 잡고 걸어가는 남편을 목격하게 될 줄은 몰랐다. 웃음꽃을 피우며 화기애애한 모습은 마치 진정한 가족 같았다. 곧이어 나랑 딸을 발견하자 송지헌은 눈살을 살짝 찌푸리더니 안소정의 손을 놓아주었다. “유미야, 오해하지 마. 소정은 싱글맘으로 독박 육아가 결코 쉽지 않거든. 오늘 아들의 5번째 생일인데 아빠랑 놀러 가는 게 소원이래.” 나는 의미심장하게 그를 바라보고 허리를 숙여 딸아이의 작은 손을 붙잡았다. “아리야, 아저씨한테 인사해.”

내가 임신한 지 5개월째, 한지용은 임신한 지 8개월 된 채 이혼 준비 중인 그의 첫사랑을 데려왔다. 나는 임산부는 서로 영향을 줄 수 있어 아이에게도 좋지 않다며 지용에게 에둘러 말했다. 하지만 지용은 오히려 물잔을 깨부수고 혐오하는 듯 말했다. “시우는 지금 이혼 때문에 마음이 침울한 상태이고 의지할 사람은 나뿐이야! 그런데 꼭 사람을 사경으로 몰아야 해?” 난 메스껍고 구역질이 나 밤새 잠을 이루지 못했고 몸 상태는 점점 나빠졌다. 지용은 연시우를 기쁘게 해주기 위해 집에 백합을 잔뜩 진열해 놓았다. 하지만 지용은 내가 백합에 알레르기가 있다는 사실을 잊었고 심지어 나를 방에 가두었다. “냄새를 맡지 않으면 더 이상 알레르기는 안 생기겠지!” 난 피가 끊임없이 흘렀고 미친 듯이 지용에게 전화를 걸어 나와 아이를 구해달라고 부탁했다. 그러나 지용은 난 아직 달수가 작으니 절대 문제가 생기지 않을 거라고 했다. 그렇게 난 태동이 멈추고 나서야 단념할 수 있었다. 이때 지용이 허둥지둥 문을 열고 들어왔다.

“As they say, there's always a thin line between love and hate. “Ethan Frost,a 27-year -old billionaire and the powerful owner of Nexus Global International , One of New York City's largest companies . Ethan commands attention with his presence, sending chills down the spine of those nearby. Ethan frost-a name that commands power making him every woman’s dream yet everyone’s nightmare. Haunted by emotional and physical scars, he’s driven, ambitious, and emotionally guarded. Despite his good looks, he often uses others' weaknesses to his advantage. You could say he's a devil disguised in angel’s form. Juliana Adams, a 23-year-old orphan with brown skin and an average height of 5’5 . She is a ray of sunshine in a world that has never favored her. Julianna did multiple part time jobs to make ends meet. Guarded and resilient, she is unwilling to give love a second chance, determined to protect her heart from past hurt. But what happens when fire meets water ? After a series of heated encounters marked by mutual hatred, fate intervenes when Julianna secures a position at Nexus Global International.Their paths collide, forcing them to confront their animosity. Rumors about Ethan’s sexuality spread, threatening his public image and the company’s reputation. In a moment of desperation, Ethan presents Julianna with a proposal that intertwines their lives in unexpected ways. Bound by a deal they don't fully understand, their mutual hatred threatens to overshadow the fragile agreement that binds them. Will two wounded souls be the ruin of each other, or will they mend each other’s broken hearts? Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions filled with twists as these two opposing worlds collide in a realm where desire is forbidden and love may be the ultimate downfall.