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Ever heard of a “wife for hire”? Absurd, right? Well, it was a brand-new concept to me too. As I stared at the billionaire sitting across from me, one thought rang loud and clear in my mind.“This man has lost it.“ How did I go from interviewing for a cleaner’s position to this? An offer to “marry” a billionaire? The words had barely left his lips before I scoffed, unable to help myself. “Is this some kind of joke?” I asked, narrowing my eyes at him, skepticism dripping from every word. He tilted his head to the side, his expression oddly calm. His brows lifted slightly as his sharp gaze locked onto mine. “Is something wrong?” he asked, his voice steady yet tinged with what seemed like guilt—or maybe embarrassment. “Did I offend you? If I have…” “I mean, no offense, but… look at you. You’re tall, handsome, rich,” I continued, gesturing toward him as if to underline my point. “Any woman out there would swarm around you, dying for the chance to be with you. So, why me? Unless there’s more to it. Unless there’s… a motive.” … After being handed divorce papers at the hospital—mere moments after losing her baby,Amber refuses to fall apart. She is not weak. She is not pathetic. She won’t waste tears on the heavens or wait for Karma to settle the score. Instead, she vows to become Karma herself. However, fate leads her to an encounter with him, a wealthy, enigmatic billionaire with a haunting past and a son who longs for a mother. Drawn to her striking resemblance to someone from his past, he makes her an audacious offer. One that could change both of their lives forever.

As a vampire, I once saved a stray wolf pup, my mortal enemy, from the streets. Little did I know that ten years later, he would lead his pack of wolves to destroy my clan and trap me in an ancient castle. Seeing my cold demeanor, he brought in a human woman as a substitute. The substitute, arrogant from her favoritism, treated me like a mere imitation, mocking me as though I was a seductress trying to mimic her appearance. She slashed my face with silverware, crushed my limbs with her boots, and then presented my bloodied form to Alex. "Honey, that wretched woman is using black magic to impersonate me. Look, she even has the same birthmark on her face!"

The Crown’s Bargain Emilia Valoria has spent her life in the shadows of her royal lineage, content to be overlooked as the second princess of the Kingdom of Avariel. But when her elder sister defies tradition and elopes, Emilia is thrust into the spotlight, forced to fulfill the royal obligation her sister abandoned: an arranged marriage to the stoic and enigmatic Prince Kael of Arindale. Determined to protect her kingdom from the fragile alliance's collapse, Emilia reluctantly agrees to the union. However, her first encounter with Kael proves more tumultuous than she expected—his cold demeanor hides a kingdom scarred by betrayal, and his heart, she suspects, is locked away behind impenetrable walls. As Emilia navigates the intrigue of a foreign court, political machinations threaten to tear the kingdoms apart. Bound by duty but drawn together by fleeting moments of vulnerability, Emilia and Kael must decide whether their marriage will remain a mere contract or evolve into something neither of them dared to hope for: love. Caught between loyalty to her kingdom and the desires of her heart, Emilia must find her voice in a world that demands silence, proving that even in an arranged marriage, she has the power to rewrite her own destiny.

Kisah Justin Kehl Ardiansyah, yang kembali berjuang demi mendapatkan pengakuan pernikahan dari istrinya yang bernama Jasminka Orchidea, yang ingatannya kembali. Tapi sayangnya, ingatannya justru mundur ke masa di mana ia mengalami kecelakaan yang semua orang menganggapnya telah mati. Jasmine benar-benar melupakan saat dirinya menjadi seorang Midea Hasxander. Seorang wanita yang pernah dinikahi Justin secara terpaksa karena status Midea yang berprofesi sebagai model dewasa. Demi kedua anak mereka dan istrinya, Justin berjuang untuk mendapatkan perhatian Jasmine. Serta mendapatkan pengakuan atas pernikahan mereka di depan orang tua kandung Jasminka sendiri. Bagaimana perasaan Justin kepada Jasmine, yang sebenarnya adalah istri paksanya yang bernama Midea Hasxander, yang ia sendiri sudah mulai merasa kehilangan sosok Midea yang ia kagumi karena keberanian dan kepintarannya telah menurun ke putra semata wayangnya?.

“Are you trying to punish me? I…I don't know how many times I can apologize even if it wasn't my fault that I almost—” “I never asked you to. You do whatever you want, Niya, and I really don't care. Neither should you bother with what I do.” “You're hurt. You're hurt, Alex, and you're acting out. Don't worry we could talk this through. This isn't you.” I try to reach him again but he shoots me a deadly glare that pierces through my skin like a dagger. “Sure it is. You've just never seen me like this. You don't know what I look like when I'm not in love with you,” his brows grow together. “Now we’ve had enough of your drama. You'll find the papers and enjoy the party or use the fucking door.” He pulls away and my eyes cloud again. My ears and heart find it hard to process what is actually going on. The looks on their faces tell me it is awfully too late—I have already lost everything. “Niya, careful now,” my grandmother slowly tugs at my arm as if that will somehow make everything better. “We have guests. Don’t cause a scene.” A scene? I have literally just seen a whole movie, ma. ************* My name is Niya Kendrick. I’m 25, an author who once believed she had the perfect life. But how quickly can everything I love be stripped away in the blink of an eye? Or worse, what if the life, the family I’ve cherished has always been a blatant lie, a mere fragment of the truth? Now, I’m awake, and reality is far harsher than any dream.

“Oh my god! Please…” I choked on tears as I cried into the pillow. My hand fisted the bed sheet while he wrecked me with the intensity of his relentless strokes. “Aaaarhhh.” I cried out, unable to stop myself when he reached a spot I didn't know existed, and momentarily forgetting that I should be as quiet as possible. “Shhhh,” his tone was mocking as usual. I could see the taunt in his eyes he fucked me into the bed from behind, “keep it down stepsister. You don't want your mom to find out what her prim and proper daughter’s favorite hobby is, right?” Evelyn, an ordinary human and Brandon, the lycan prince have been academic rivals since they both resumed Zenith Prep. Evelyn hates him because he plays around and doesn't deserve to be a straight A student and Brandon hates her because she's a mere human and she should be a slave rather than his academic rival. Things changed when their single parents married each other and they became stepsiblings. With Brandon privy to Evelyn’s private life, he's able to uncover a secret he holds over her head to do anything he wants. These include things stepsiblings shouldn't be caught doing, things they both enjoy so much they don't want it to end. As they spend more time together, lines blur between what is and what shouldn't be. They both want to be with each other but not only is their family bond standing in their way but also the fact that Brandon has a caring mate. And maybe, a much bigger conspiracy would keep them apart forever.

Anita Hayes thought she had it all—a luxurious life, a devoted husband, and a future filled with promise. But behind the glittering facade of her marriage to self-made billionaire Alexander Grayson lay a truth that shattered her: Alex’s empire always came first, leaving her as a mere shadow in his life. On the night of their fourth wedding anniversary, Alex misses yet another important moment, choosing a business deal over their marriage. Heartbroken and determined to reclaim her identity, Anita walks away from the penthouse and the man she once loved, returning to her small hometown to rebuild her life. But Alex isn’t the kind of man who lets go easily. As he fights to win Anita back, her childhood friend, Ethan Carter, steps in, reminding her of the love and support she’s been missing. Torn between the memories of her past and the possibility of a new future, Anita must decide: will she give Alex a second chance, or is it time to close the door on their shared history forever?