... " Graduate from high school with the best grades, no... Graduate as the valedictorian of whatever lowlife school you're going to right now, and secure a scholarship to the best college in the country. Then you can come back here and claim your place " ... All Sophy ever wanted was a family. One that would love her and care for her just as her friend's mum did for her childhood friend, but instead... She got the royal family. The queen rejected her at first sight, but then changed her mind and gave some conditions before the orphan could become part of the family. What would happen after Sophy fulfills all the conditions and claim her rightful place as the first princess of Country Z? How would she navigate her new life and college at the same time? She immediately got noticed by the two most handsome men in the entire college as soon as she got in, one of them being the prince of the neighboring country while the other a famous billionaire son, thereby attracting the jealously of her stepsister who was in love with prince. Sophy's previous calm and uninteresting life disappears as she faces problem after problem because of this. Would she be able to balance love, family rites and college life, or would everything just collapse on her and she would just give up and return back to her past life?
Sophia's POV
" Bullocks". I cursed with a sigh dragging my beaten up sorry for an excuse luggage bag along the road which contrast greatly with my entire appearance.
I had finally arrived at Golden street, at least I thought I had. It would be a shame if I hadn't.
My legs came to a halt and I bent down to catch my breath, dragging it slowly while bending down. I had been walking non-stop for over three hours which this sack of junk and i was finally here.
"Gosh..." I blinked in awe looking around. This place was beautiful.
The building were tall as if touching the sky and they were transparent.
" Are this damn things made of glass?" I wondered as my mouth opened wide while my neck stretched back so I could get a complete view.
Who builds a house with glass?
Aren't they afraid it would break or anything?
I shook my head looking away.
Where I came from, this huge building would have been in ruins by now, or of not ruins, it would at least have a scratch, because there was no way in hell those little kids there would see something like this and not try to bring it down.
I would have done so myself if I wasn't this tired, and hungry, and tried... I groaned brushing my long frizzy brown hair back before staring at the sun.
I wasn't Einstein nor did I have a watch with me, but it wasn't rocket science to guess that it was around midday right now.
" Sophia, you're finally here ". I said to myself looking around.
This definitely the place I was going to. It had to be. " Excuse me " I stopped a lady who was passing by with her face buried in her phone, but the lady didn't stop and pretended she didn't even hear me.
No answer... Okay.
But I wasn't one to just give up.
I rushed after her and tapped her. " Excuse me ". I said loudly. The lady looked back and threw me a glare.
" What is it? What do you want?"
I frowned taking a step back. " I just want to..."
"Money? " She interrupted, her voice sounding stern and venomous. " You want money right?"
Money?
" Why would you think..."
" Stop the pretense". She almost yelled. " You sly beggar. Do you think I'm one of those nobody's you beg for money? "
My eyes moved from her face and down to her feet before going back to her face. " You're not? " I asked feigning a look of surprise while putting my hands on my mouth. " I didn't realize. "
" You... " She fumed, her face turning red. " Do you know who the fuck I am? "
I tilted my head little thinking, before shaking my head. " I have no idea. "
" You..."
" I'll save you the trouble. " I raised up my hand to stop ber from spewing whatever nonsense she wanted to say. " I only wanted to ask if this was Golden street, but I've gotten my answer already ".
I had no doubt now that this was Golden street.
She hissed taking a step back from me. " You should be grateful I don't have you time you beggar ". She said before walking away from me, really fast.
" Aish... Such a shame ". I shook my head staring at the direction the lady left in. " How could someone be that pretty but so vile at the same time? " I wondered in amusement.
The lady had beautiful blonde hair that she flaunted around she walked away, with a beautiful face.
I wish I could wish for a hair like that, and a face to match, but if it came with that attitude, I was way better on my own.
It was attitude like that that got people beaten up where I came from.
And the worst part was that she looked no older than me... Two or three years at most.
I stopped a passing cab and got in. " To the royals residence ". I ordered the driver, settling into my seat.
I could have just called a cab long time ago and saved myself the five hours long walk from the orphanage to this damn place, but I didn't.
More like my pocket couldn't afford it.
Right now I only had enough to go where I wanted to with the hope that I would get accepted. If I was turned back, I literally had nowhere else to go, and no money to take me there.
I looked out the window and sighed in amusement at the new things I saw as the road got familiar.
Golden street.
A place where all the rich folks lived. Where the best schools and jobs and even air was, but that was not why I was here.
This was also here the king and queen of this great country lived, and that was why I was here.
To find them, my parents.
...
FLASH BACK
FIVE YEARS AGO
I hid myself behind sister Elizabeth, one of the nuns at the orphanages as we both stood in front of the king and queen.
My heart has been beating nonstop with excitement ever since she mentioned early this morning that she was taking me to meet my parents.
I had spent all my life in an orphanage, thirteen years to be exact, and I was finally going to meet my parents today.
I couldn't contain my happiness and smiled through out entire journey. But now standing in front of them, I couldn't stop myself from trembling in fear.
They were freaking scary!
It was the queens glare that frightened me the most, I held Sister Elizabeth's gown even tighter in my hands.
It got even worse when sister Elizabeth announced that I was the king's child.
" What!" The woman screamed in surprise. " That can't be ".
I immediately agreed with her, nodding my head vehemently even though she couldn't see me.
' What was this woman saying? ' I wondered in confusion tugging at her dress.
" No, it could be " The king said in a calm tone and my eyes went wide.
The king?! I was the king's child? That meant I was a princess!
Sister Elizabeth didn't tell me anything.
The queen grunted in disapproval, but she said nothing more. Only leaned back on her seat and glared daggers on me.
" Where is she from?" The king asked Sister Elizabeth in a stern tone as his eyes swept past her and I also looked up at her in curiosity.
Of course I knew where I was from, but I wanted to hear what she would say.
" Well she..." Sister Elizabeth swallowed.
Oh now she was nervous? Guess she should have gathered a little more moral before coming to the king's castle and announcing that I was his freaking daughter!
Not like being princess and living in a huge castle like this one was bad though, actually anywhere would be better that the orphanage.
The king frown before removing his gaze from me and glaring at sister Elizabeth, who I felt trembled. " Can't you speak?"
At least I wasn't the only one terrified.
" Well... She is from the orphanage, where she had lived all her life. " She answered at last.
The kind nodded. "And her mother?"
" Died after giving birth to her ".
I felt my heart just slump after I heard her say that.
I knew that was how my mother died, I was reminded everyday in that orphanage about how I killed my mother... It just felt terrible hearing sister Elizabeth say it to someone else.
But then again... I looked up at the king and queen.
If what the sister is saying is true, I would have a new mother and father very soon, rich ones.
The king stood up from his throne and my heart jumped. I gulped hugging Sister Elizabeth even more tightly. " Since that's the case, come with me. The queen would take care of..." He trailed.
" Sophy... Sophia ".
" Yes, her. " He nodded and Sister Elizabeth followed him out of the the throne, leaving me with the stern and wicked looking queen.
' Damn you sister '. I cursed inwardly as I stared at the ground, suddenly finding it fascinating.
" How old are you girl? " The queen asked after a while breaking the awkward and breathing taking silence.
"Em... 13 ". I said softly looking up at her.
" Look here young child you can never be part of this family".
I blinked in shock.
My heart beat just stopped as my eyes turned blurry. "But..."
" You're not royalty material, I can see it". She continued in a nonchalant tone. Not even caring that I was about to have an heart attack.
" Don't cry here. What do you want a family? " She smirked looking down at me. " You know what, why not we test it?"
" Graduate from high school with the best grades, no... " She shook her head. " Graduate as the valedictorian of whatever lowlife school you're going to right now, and secure a scholarship to the best college in the country. Then you can come back here and claim your place ". She snorted and without taking another glance at me, stood up from her throne and left broken heart me in the room.
END OF FLASHBACK
...
Now the jokes on you queen, because I'm back.
After almost five years, I had fulfill every single absurd condition she placed and I was back to take my place.
... "Mr Reynolds, she gave birth to twins." The nurse said to the handsome man standing by the side of the ward where the sleeping Ella lay. His lips curved up in a smirk. "Give one of the babies to me and the other to her mother... Also, don't let the mother know she gave birth to twins." The nurse was confused with the orders but had no choice but to follow them. She bowed respectfully "Yes, Mr. Reynolds" ... Betrayed by her family, her boyfriend, and best friend, Ella makes a stupid decision. She flirted her way into the top bar in the country and drank until she was completely and utterly drunk. She seduces the top billionaire and young CEO Noah Reynolds who got captivated and intrigued with her at first sight and had a night stand with him. When she woke up the next morning, he was gone, and the only thing he left was a thousand-dollar bill next to her bed. A few months later, Ella found out she was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. Unknowing to her, Noah Reynolds had been watching her from afar and also knew she was pregnant with his children. 6 years later, Ella and her daughter had an argument and made Kaila, Ella's daughter, run out in the rain but then she was hit by a really expensive car, and just before she passed out, she saw someone in the back seat of the car, who looked exactly like her!
Isabella's POV All my life I had only ever wished for one thing; to have a happily ever after. To be able to grow old with a man I would love for the rest of my life, to just... To just be happy. Starting from the day I came back from college, everything was working against me. I was met with the news of my parents death. They had supposedly died in a car accident on their way to god know where. Another news was that the company was going down and they were in dire need of money. The company my father worked so hard to bring up was about to died no sooner than he was announced dead. I couldn't let it happen. That was my legacy, the one thing my father left for me. But someone; my uncle was ahead of me. He said he also wanted the company to survive. He said I was too young to handle it, he said I was only going to help the company but in another way, without taking charge. And... I believed him. I just proved him right when he said I was too young and naive. I allowed myself to get trapped in Antonio's cage, I brought myself to him all innocent and stupid. Another stupid thing I did was to allow myself get close to him, or better yet...I allowed him get close to me. He just came to my room and slept there with a surprised look on his face as if he hadn't slept in a long time. To read too much between the lines. I thought I understood his every single actions, and I thought he cared about me... Even going as far as giving him my body. Just when I thought I was going to have that happily ever after, I was met with another shocking news... Antonio was responsible for my parents death! ... Isabella Moreno a young graduate came home only to discover her parents were dead and she was shipped off to Antonio to 'save' her father's company. She fell in love with him only to discover that he was the one who killed her parents. It was as if she was held back by an invisible force, until the force disappeared and she discovered the truth. After that discovery, she ran while holding his secret...his child. 7 years later, she was dragged back to her cage but now the tides had changed. She wasn't the weak naive girl who fell for him, she wanted revenge. Revenge for her parents death, revenge for everything he put her through. And she was going to get it... Or would she?
Read about the unfortunate life of Mia Andres, a young artist who only wanted to make a name for herself in the art world, but got sold by her own parents to pay up a debt. Her life takes a drastic turn in the mansion of Alexander Hamilton, the man who bought her. Mia plans her escape but after spending up to two months in his house she began to discover that she had feelings for this man also she feel in love with his bratty daughter who only wanted to be with her. Just when she thought Alex might possibly have feelings for her also and end her escaping plan, she overhead a conversation between Alex and his sister that completely shattered her. " Look here Ria... There's nothing going on between Mia and I, and there would never be". That was is, she thought. This wasn't a Cinderella story, the poor girl doesn't get with the prince at last. With the help of Amelia, Alex sister in law Mia leaves the house and the country. What happens when she comes back a year after looking even more ravishing and a successful artists, not only that she came along with, Alexander's half brother Gregory who wanted nothing than to destroy Alexander? Would she help him destroy the man she was still in love with just because she feels that he could never love her? Or would she finally realize that she had been wrong all along?!
After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with me! ".
She came down to live with humans because she was bored, tried of doing the same thing over and over again, so she did something stupid. She went for the first job she saw, to be the CEO's pretend wife, and she got it. Is there anything she can't do? Her name, Estrella Powers, and you may ask who she is, well... She is the most powerful mage in Arandel a place far from earth. His grandparents wanted him to get married before they hand over the company to him. There was no way he could marry just anyone, so he did an interview and picked Estrella. She intrigued him at first sight and he wanted to know more about her. His name, Alexander Hamilton, one of the top under thrity Billionaire CEO in the world. Two children, Sky, and Skylar both came out of nowhere to disturb Estrella not so perfect life. How do they all fit in the puzzle? Will they manage to keep this mage and make her fall for their arrogant father? And who is their father? Would Estrella save her newly found family from her old one or would she be forced to succumb to their wishes just to keep everyone she loves safe? Find out in the story... The CEO's Mage
In the glitzy world of showbiz, Eliza's life was a whirlwind of performances and clandestine adventures. When she found herself locking lips with the groom at a gig, little did she know it would set off a chain of events that would redefine her destiny. Months later, consumed by thoughts of Eliza, Mason, the enigmatic groom, tracked her down. Their reunion crackled with tension, igniting a flame neither could deny. In a famous bar, amidst the cheers of her troupe, Eliza felt the weight of Mason's gaze, a magnetic pull that left her breathless. But fate had more in store. A spiked drink, an irresistible allure, and a night of passion that blurred the lines between desire and destiny. The morning after brought a harsh awakening, with Eliza recoiling from the consequences of their tryst, determined to maintain her independence. Yet, fate's hand was not easily evaded. A pregnancy test revealed a new twist in the tale, setting off a chain reaction of familial intervention and unwanted arrangements. Eliza's resolve to defy convention clashed with the looming shadow of a billionaire suitor, whose presence threatened to unravel her carefully crafted escape. In a world where love and ambition collide, Eliza must navigate treacherous waters to reclaim control of her destiny. Will she succumb to the pressures of society, or will she forge her own path, defying expectations at every turn? The stage is set for a drama unlike any other, where passion, power, and fate converge in a battle for the heart and soul of one woman determined to chart her own course.
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