Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature-the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
Katie Holland was set to marry a man, despite already having a boyfriend.
She chose to run away from her own wedding, hoping her boyfriend would take her away.
However, what she stumbled upon next would etch itself in her memory forever...
Looking through the slightly open bedroom door, she saw a naked woman, sitting atop a man, moving vigorously.
"Hmm... So, tell me, Josh, is it me or Katie you're in love with?"
Panting, Josh Sutton said, "Darling, how can you even compare yourself to her? I would have left her long ago if I wasn't so concerned about my reputation taking a hit."
The woman's smile grew wider. "No worries. Once she's married off to that loser tonight, nobody can stand in the way of us being together."
Their eyes locked in a tender gaze. Then they embraced, sharing kisses...
Katie's face turned pale. She was in disbelief over the scene before her.
Her boyfriend was in bed fucking her nominal sister!
"Bang!"
The couple who were having sex in bed were startled.
Before Josh had a chance to understand what was happening, a vase struck his head.
Judie Holland let out a scream and lunged to confront Katie. "Have you lost your mind? Josh lost interest in you ages ago, and the only reason he didn't leave you was out of a sense of responsibility! How dare you hurt him!"
"It's not your place to speak, you mistress!" Katie responded with a cold push and turned to Josh. "I need to hear it from you, Josh. Have you been seeing Judie behind my back for long?"
Josh couldn't bring himself to meet her gaze. "I'm sorry, Katie."
It felt as though Katie's heart was being ripped apart, the pain so intense that she found it hard to catch her breath.
Her hands balled into fists, her nails digging into her palms. "Josh, how could you betray me like this? Don't you remember who stood by your side for three years? I was there for you when you were living in that basement!" she shouted out in the end.
Feeling guilty, Josh turned his gaze away, covered his head, and stayed silent.
Judie let out a mocking laugh. "You really think he'll crawl back to you after hearing that?"
Katie smiled calmly. "Why would I ever want him back? He's nothing but a loser who leeches off women. You are doing me a favor by having him with you."
This comment infuriated Judie.
Was Katie insinuating she was meant to be with a loser?
Fuming, Judie gritted her teeth. "You're going to regret this. My mother must have noticed that you were missing from the wedding."
Katie's expression changed.
She never wanted this marriage in the first place.
They had their sights set on Judie, the real daughter of the Holland family. Katie, on the other hand, was merely a foster child who had been taken in along with her mother.
That afternoon, Maddie Holland, Judie's mother, had invited her for tea. After one cup, Katie blacked out.
Upon awakening, she found herself in a wedding gown, seated in the bridal suite.
Maddie informed her through the door that she was to marry in Judie's place, fulfilling a long-standing engagement.
Of course, Katie refused.
The groom was rumored to be a man doing a lot of evil things. Judie herself had rejected him to the point of attempting suicide.
Katie couldn't agree to the marriage either.
Desperate, she made a daring escape through the window, not anticipating...
Overcome with anger and despair, she clutched the wedding dress tightly and clenched her teeth.
She hissed, "You won't have your way."
With that, she turned and ran away.
Julie didn't pursue her. Instead, she informed her parents of Katie's visit.
In Dailens, tracking someone down was a piece of cake for the Holland family.
Katie kept running and didn't stop.
It seemed like there were pursuers at every turn.
"Bang!" She tripped over a rock by the side of the road, tumbling down to the ground.
"Stop!" A group of strong men with electric batons were chasing after her.
Katie was determined not to be dragged back.
Biting down hard, she forced herself back on her feet and continued her escape.
An hour later, Katie found refuge in a warehouse, gasping for air.
She had made it to the suburb. Surely, her pursuers couldn't find her here, could they?
Climbing to the second floor, she used the last of her energy to barricade the door.
At last, she allowed herself a moment to catch her breath.
But her relief was short-lived when she heard noises in the dark.
Could it be a rat?
No, it was worse-the unmistakable sound of footsteps.
Tah...
The echo of leather boots on the floor cut through the silence of the night.
Fear took over Katie.
Her mouth twitched uncontrollably, and her voice trembled as she spoke. "Do you... live here? I didn't mean to intrude. I'll just leave..."
But as she got up, a large hand grabbed her from behind.
A sharp blade touched her delicate neck.
Katie was so scared that she could barely bring herself to open her mouth and speak.
A cold, male voice questioned her from above.
"Who sent you here?"
I spent a fortune offering a reward for the whereabouts of the movie star. To my surprise, he appeared right in front of me, and I immediately knelt down. The next day, news of my proposal to the movie star skyrocketed to trending topics. And all of this happened because I had bound myself to a system that makes me fart whenever I talk about love!
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Elodie took a deep breath and knocked, the sound echoing in the quiet corridor. A moment of silence passed, broken only by the pounding of her heart. Finally, the door snicked open, revealing a surprised Dashiell. 'Can't you see the Do Not Disturb sign? We don't want-' His initial frown quickly morphed into confusion at the sight of his wife. 'What are you doing here?' he demanded. 'Your girlfriend invited me,' Elodie replied, her voice laced with icy calm. She tried to peer past him, but his broad frame blocked the view. A saccharine voice chimed in from within the room. 'Elodie? Oh dear, we didn't mean for you to find out this way. It's just that-' Elodie cut her short. 'Oh please, Selene. Spare me the fake apologies. You wouldn't have sent me all those texts if you didn't want me to know.' Dashiell shifted uncomfortably, his face a mask of annoyance. 'What texts?' Elodie stepped past him, taking in the luxurious suite with a sardonic smile. The king-sized bed, the scattered rose petals, the lingering scent of sex – it all painted a vivid picture of their betrayal. She looked up at Dashiell, her gaze unwavering. 'I want a divorce.' ****** Dashiell lived a life of luxury, surrounded by the best things money could buy. But when a car accident left him vulnerable, he met Elodie, a seemingly ordinary woman who nursed him back to health. Mistaking her for just another employee, Dashiell entered into a loveless marriage with her solely for convenience. However, fate had a different script in store. Elodie, the 'ordinary nurse,' held a secret more precious than any diamond: she was the sole heiress to Northstar, a vast and powerful enterprise. Unaware of her true identity, Dashiell cast her aside when his ex-girlfriend returned, leaving Elodie humiliated. But Elodie was not one to be easily broken. She shed the facade of the meek nurse, reclaiming her rightful inheritance and stepping into the role of Northstar's CEO. Now, the woman Dashiell discarded was the one holding the reins of power. As Elodie thrives in her new role, Dashiell is consumed by regret. He finally sees Elodie for the extraordinary woman she truly is, realising the depth of his mistake. But will his remorse be enough to win back the heart he so carelessly discarded?
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
"I stood at the edge of my heart and watched him choose her. In the end, I was not the one he needed. I was simply the one he settled for." - Noelle ~~~~~~~ I thought I was the one he loved. But a few days before our wedding, I saw him in a way I never had before. His eyes softened as he spoke to her. His first love, and the very woman who had left him in pieces. Heartbreak was something I knew too well. And as I watched the love he still held for her in his eyes, I realized what I had to do. I couldn't marry a man who wasn't truly mine. With no means to cancel the wedding and lacking the courage to confront him, I made a desperate choice to leave. I painfully gave his first love my treasured engagement ring thinking it was for the best and the only way to free myself. But when he saw that ring on her finger, the fragile world I had tried to escape began to shatter. His obsession to find me and bring me back ignited a dangerous game of cat and mouse.