Darcey became a surrogate mother for her sister and slept with Bain, a business tycoon with the best resources in the world. She didn't expect that her sister would ask her for help again five years later. She knew well that giving birth to his child was only a trick her sister used to be with him. Being threatened, she came to his room in dark. He didn't like to be touched by women, but she was different. He wanted her, driven by desire.
"Darcey, can you have another child with Bain and give it to me?" Daryl Qiao asked.
Darcey Qiao huffed and rolled her eyes. "Daryl, I already gave you a child five years ago. What else do you want from me this time?"
"Have you forgotten how much you owe my mother and me, Darcey? We cared and provided for you for twenty years. Do you really think that repaying us by bearing two children is too much?"
Upon hearing this from her sister, Darcey Qiao felt herself come back to her senses. Five years ago, she agreed to sleep with Bain Shang, give birth to a child, and give Daryl Qiao the child. However, she didn't expect she would do the same thing again.
All Daryl Qiao wanted to do was become Bain Shang's wife. That was why she claimed that she had a child with him. Darcey Qiao had given her daughter to Daryl Qiao five years ago. She didn't want to do it the second time.
"I won't agree."
This seemingly decisive rejection made Daryl Qiao smile coldly. "What if I tell you that your daughter has been diagnosed with leukemia and that the only way you'd be able to save her is to give birth to another child? Would you do what I am asking, or would you prefer to bury the dead body of your daughter?"
Leukemia? Darcey Qiao felt her heart sink.
Daryl Qiao noticed the panic that washed over Darcey Qiao. It made her smile, as if it was something to be proud of. "If you have even an ounce of conscience, you wouldn't let your daughter die. Am I right?"
Darcey Qiao knew Daryl Qiao well-she was cunning, and she would do everything in her power to get whatever she wanted. She knew that even if Daryl Qiao had access to the treatment her daughter needed, if she didn't do whatever she was asking of her, her daughter would be in danger.
"Fine," Darcey Qiao conceded, her voice shaky. "I'll do whatever you want!"
A subtle smile graced Daryl Qiao's lips and she looked extremely satisfied with herself. Without saying another word, she left.
Even though it was dark, Darcey Qiao was able to navigate through the room without bumping into anything. Once she reached her destination, she carefully got on the bed and lied beside the man who was fast asleep. Slowly, she wrapped her arms around his study torso. She had never been the one to initiate something, but this time, she knew she had to.
Careful not to wake the man, she went on top of him and started gently kissing his handsome face.
Bain Shang was the object of her affections. He was one of the richest and most successful business tycoons in the entire world.
Daryl Qiao was involved in the entertainment industry and she met him six years ago. She wanted to become his woman. Unfortunately for her, he didn't like being touched by women, and so all her moves on him didn't produce the result she wanted. She thought it was a hopeless case, until Darcey Qiao came into the picture.
Bain didn't dislike Darcey Qiao. No one understood why.
Even Bain Shang himself didn't seem to notice that he was treating Darcey Qiao better than other people. Daryl Qiao, however, did.
Because of that, she wanted Darcey Qiao to have a baby with him so that he would be forced to stay with her and their child.
Darcey Qiao agreed then, but she never thought it would be asked of her again.
As her hands kept moving, exploring his body, tears continuously fell from her eyes.
She wanted her daughter to live!
She had to have sex to him while he was asleep. She would do everything by herself and she would make sure that tomorrow, she would let Daryl Qiao sleep beside him.
What she was doing was shameful! Especially for a woman!
But what else could she do?
With a bitter smile, she began to unbutton his clothes. The room's total darkness as well as her nervousness made her hands shake a bit. She fumbled a few times, but she was determined to get the deed done.
All of a sudden, a strong hand seized her wrist.
He woke up!
"You..." Darcey Qiao murmured out of shock, but she immediately held back. She had to pretend that she was Daryl Qiao!
'What should I do?'
While she was contemplating whether she should force herself onto Bain Shang or retreat for now, the man turned over, got on top of her, and pressed her under his body.
She was stunned, but not panicked. Somehow, she felt amused and at awe as to what was happening.
She didn't expect him to be so cooperative.
As soon as the day broke, Darcey Qiao got up, got dressed, and sneaked out of the room. Bain Shang was still asleep.
She then headed to the hotel lobby downstairs, where Daryl Qiao was already waiting for her.
Daryl Qiao waited for Darcey Qiao in the hotel lobby the whole night and so it was unsurprising that she looked a little bit pale. 'If it weren't for the fact that this bitch could get pregnant and that Bain doesn't hate her touch, I wouldn't have let her near my man!' she thought, as she saw Darcey Qiao approaching her.
Darcey Qiao, on the other hand, looked beautiful and full of innocence. Unbeknownst to her, there was a hickey on her neck in full display.
'Is that a hickey?' Daryl Qiao confronted Darcey Qiao and asked with a straight face. "What's going on? What happened last night?"
"I...... I don't know. He suddenly woke up..." Unlike Daryl Qiao, Darcey Qiao didn't want Bain Shang to find out that she had taken the initiative to sleep with him.
"Do you think I'm easy to fool? How could he wake up by himself? You must have woken him up, you bitch! You must have done that on purpose! You don't want to give him to me! Am I right? I never knew you were this kind of a back-stabbing bitch, Darcey!"
Daryl Qiao tried her best to control her anger but she was failing miserably. When it came to her beloved man flirting with another woman, she wouldn't go down without a fight! The more she stared at the love bite on Darcey Qiao's neck, the more she became jealous of her!
And the more she thought about what might have happened, the angrier she was getting. Slowly, she found herself raising her shaking hand.
It landed forcefully on Darcey Qiao's delicate face, creating a loud noise. Darcey Qiao's cheek became red and swollen from the impact of the slap.
"Daryl, what the hell is wrong with you? I really don't know why he woke up! I'm sure he didn't recognize me. Is that enough for you? I have done everything you asked me to, and I think I've already paid off the kindness the Qiao family has extended to me by raising me! Now, if you dare force me to do anything ever again, I swear to God I'll tell everyone what you have done!"
For many years now, Carolyn had been having the same wild dream of intense, passionate moments with a strange man. Everything about the dreams was as vivid as real life, though she could never recall the strangerâs face. To be clear, she had no memory whatsoever of that one day seven years ago. And so it remainedâŠuntil Derrick appeared. Now the key to unlocking this lost memory seemed to have finally emerged. Would the secrets buried deep within her mind be revealed? When the truth emerges, would it change her normal life for good?
Joanna was sabotaged by her sister and ended up in a strangerâs bed. Despised by her boyfriend and pressured by her family, she was forced to marry a wealthy scoundrel, Rhys. Rhysâ young adoptive father was the richest man in town, but was also said to be violent. Everyone thought Joanna was doomed, but Owen favored her and condemned her bullies. Joanna secretly loved Owen, but after a night of passion, he began to withdraw from her. Heartbroken, she entertained other men. She was on a date when Owen suddenly barged in. "You said you loved me!" Joanna smirked. "Too late. Youâll have to get in line."
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashtonâs uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. Whatâs worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldnât thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesnât seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that heâs different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
After five years of marriage, my husband is always absent on my birthday. No gifts, no blessings. He said, "I've given you the money, buy whatever you want." But he started preparing for Fiona's birthday half a month in advance. He said, "She's different, she only has me." As the sole survivor of a unexpected fire, he has been heartbroken for over a decade. Watching Fiona in Moments holding a cake and kissing his face. I slowly commented. ăJust this useless person, I'm giving him to you.ă
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"