Everyone believed that Leyla, inheriting a slyness from her aunt, adeptly drew in married men while presenting an innocent front. Unexpectedly, she became the infamous playboy Colton's wife after just one intense encounter, causing many to speculate about the motives behind their rushed marriage. Initially perceived as a mere transaction, the nature of their relationship took a turn at a party where an emotional Colton grabbed Leyla's wrist and, with a voice laced with raw vulnerability, asked, "Can you love me a bit more?" It was then she realized the truth-he had been pulling the strings of their relationship from the very beginning.
"Wanna do it?" Leyla Stanley asked, wrapping one leg around the man's waist.
Leyla was leaning against a door as she spoke.
A corridor separated the two of them from the lively banquet hall next door.
In that hall, Leyla's ex-boyfriend was celebrating his engagement with his new partner.
The man heard her clearly and emotion flashed in his narrowed eyes.
He gripped Leyla's waist, seized one of her wrists, and threw her onto the soft bed.
Then he leaned over her with his head lowered. His voice was thick with seduction. "Yes."
Leyla's long hair lay sprawled across the pillow. She leaned in and pressed her rosy lips against his.
The sweet scent of her perfume mixed with the deep aroma of wine, filling the room.
His breath caught in his throat. He held her chin with one hand and his voice grew low and tempting. "Leyla, open your eyes and look carefully... Who am I?"
Wait a minute... Who exactly was he?
The tipsy Leyla blinked her eyes open.
The man was incredibly handsome. His long lashes framed striking eyes, and he had a strong nose and refined features.
What a devilish charmer.
Leyla moved closer, her breath warm against him.
Wrapping her slightly cool arms around his neck, she leaned in and whispered in his ear.
"You are..." Her voice was seductive. "Colton."
He was indeed Colton Quinn.
He was the infamous playboy of Valston, known for his reckless ways. He was a romance expert who never let himself get too attached to any woman.
Colton was also the head of the influential Quinn family.
Colton hesitated for a moment.
Then he kissed her passionately, and the kiss seemed to last forever.
The next morning, Leyla woke up from a nightmare.
Her head was pounding, and she buried her face in the blanket.
What Theo Higgins, her ex-boyfriend, had said last night at the engagement party echoed in her mind, haunting her dreams.
"Leyla is just as loose as Rachael. It was only a fling. I would never marry someone like her."
And just like that, Theo had gotten engaged to someone else.
After the Stanley family had faced tragedy, Leyla had become an orphan and went to live with her aunt, Rachael Yates.
Rachael had married into the Higgins family, so Leyla had moved in with the family.
Over the years, Theo had pursued her without giving up.
Rachael encouraged her to accept him; after all, he treated her kindly.
Feeling a bit moved, Leyla had said yes to Theo's courtship, even though she didn't love him.
In Theo's eyes, she had become loose.
The mocking laughter from the crowd last night still echoed in her mind.
A wave of bitterness washed over her, making it hard to catch her breath.
She forced out a bitter smile.
Tears flowed down her cheeks.
Suddenly, the edge of the blanket was lifted, bringing in a rush of fresh air. A relaxed voice reached her ears.
"Miss Stanley."
Leyla looked up quickly and found a handsome face looking back at her.
His long lashes framed his eyes, and a small mole rested at the corner.
Colton?
Noticing her surprise, Colton spoke in a rough voice, a teasing tone lacing his words. "With that expression, it's as if you you've forgotten what happened last night."
He gently brushed a stray hair from her cheek.
His fingers were slightly cool against her skin, causing her to shiver.
When she noticed the suggestive marks on his neck, her expression changed, and she felt herself blush.
Colton was known as the most carefree playboy in the Quinn family.
And he was... Theo's cousin.
In a moment of reckless abandon fueled by alcohol, she had slept with him.
She frowned slightly, her long hair cascading loosely over her pale shoulders.
Her eyes, which had sparkled with allure last night, were now clear and cold. No longer drunk, she seemed completely indifferent and distant.
To her, sex was just a casual affair.
She wanted nothing to do with Theo.
"Let's just pretend last night never happened, Mr. Quinn." Her tone was cool.
Colton's eyes sparkled with amusement. A carefree smile spread across his face as he suddenly grabbed her chin, compelling her to meet his gaze.
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, “She’s quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and you’re crossing me.” The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
Loraine was a dutiful wife to Marco since they got married three years ago. However, he treated her like trash. Nothing she did softened his heart. One day, Loraine got fed up with it all. She asked him for a divorce and left him to enjoy with his mistress. The elites looked at her like she was deranged. "Are you out of your mind? Why are you so willing to divorce him?" "It's because I need to return home to get a billion-dollar fortune. Besides, I don't love him anymore," Loraine replied with a smile. They all laughed at her. Some believed that the divorce affected her mentally. It wasn't until the next day that they realized she wasn't fibbing. A woman was suddenly declared the world's youngest female billionaire. It turned out to be Loraine! Marco was shocked to the bone. When he met his ex-wife again, she was a changed person. A group of handsome young men surrounded her. She was smiling at them all. The sight made Marco's heart ache severely. Putting his pride aside, he tried to win her back. "Hello, love. I see that you are a billionaire now. You shouldn't be with suckers who just want your money. How about you come back to me? I'm a billionaire too. Together, we can build a strong empire. What do you say?" Loraine squinted at her ex-husband with her lips curled in disgust.
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
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.”