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When struggling journalist Becky Lynchburg lands an exclusive interview with reclusive billionaire Damien Lancaster, she expects a routine exposé. Instead, she uncovers a world of secrets- one that ties him to a mysterious past and a vow that has dictated his entire life. Damien has spent years building an empire, keeping his heart locked away behind steel walls. But Becky's fiery determination and undeniable charm threaten to crack his carefully crafted facade. As she digs deeper, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of lies, power, and an attraction neither of them can ignore. But Damien's past isn't just a shadow- it's a storm waiting to break. And when secrets are exposed, Becky must decide: walk away with the truth or risk everything for the man who was never meant to love?
Becky's POV
The rain drummed against the taxi's windshield, the city lights blurring into streaks of gold and crimson. Becky tightened her grip on the strap of her leather bag, her pulse racing with a mix of anticipation and nerves. This was it-the biggest opportunity of her career. An exclusive interview with Damien Lancaster, the billionaire who avoided the press like a disease.
Her fingers hovered over the worn notebook in her lap, the questions she had prepared barely legible after hours of revisions. Everyone wanted a piece of Damien-investors, competitors, even Hollywood-but no one had managed to crack through his iron-clad privacy.
The driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "You sure you got the right address, miss? Ain't nobody gets into Lancaster's place without an invitation."
Becky exhaled slowly, lifting the official letter embossed with the Lancaster Industries crest. "I have one."
The driver whistled. "Damn. Guess you're someone important."
Not important, just persistent.
The taxi rolled up to an estate that looked more like a fortress than a home. Towering iron gates loomed ahead, flanked by stone pillars with hidden cameras embedded within. The main house sat beyond a winding driveway, its sleek glass exterior shimmering under the dim city skyline.
A security guard approached, scanning the vehicle before signaling her forward. Becky stepped out into the cold drizzle, her heels clicking against the slick pavement. A butler-because of course Damien Lancaster had a butler- waited under the grand archway.
"Miss Lynchburg?" His voice carried the effortless refinement of someone born into wealth.
Becky nodded. "That's me."
"This way."
Her gaze swept over the entrance hall as they stepped inside. Every detail screamed quiet luxury-Italian marble floors, abstract paintings that probably cost more than her entire salary, and a chandelier that glowed like captured moonlight.
The butler led her through a dimly lit corridor and gestured toward a set of double doors. "Mr. Lancaster will see you now."
Nerves coiled tight in her stomach. This was it.
Pushing the doors open, she stepped into the lion's den.
Damien's POV
The woman entered with purpose, though her eyes flickered with apprehension. Damien studied her from behind his desk, taking in the way she squared her shoulders, masking any sign of unease. A journalist who knew how to hide her fear. Interesting.
He leaned back, folding his hands in front of him. "Miss Lynchburg."
Her lips parted slightly before she schooled her expression. "Mr. Lancaster, thank you for agreeing to this interview."
"I didn't agree," he said smoothly. "I simply allowed you to step inside."
That earned him a flicker of something in her gaze-annoyance, maybe. Good. He didn't trust people who only played nice.
She set her bag on the chair beside her, pulling out a recorder and a notebook. "I'll get straight to it. You've avoided the press for years, yet your company dominates global markets. People are curious about the man behind the empire."
"And you think you'll be the one to satisfy that curiosity?"
A slow smile curved her lips. "I'm hoping you'll give me the chance."
Damien didn't miss the way she gripped her pen a little tighter. Most reporters came in swinging, eager to pry into his personal affairs, but Becky Lynchburg was careful. Calculated.
He tapped his fingers against the desk. "What is it you truly want to know, Miss Lynchburg? The numbers are public. The wealth is obvious. What's the angle?"
She hesitated for a fraction of a second. "I want to understand the man, not just the billionaire."
The words hung in the air between them.
Something sharp flickered through his chest-an unfamiliar sensation he had long since buried. Most people saw him as a bank vault of power and influence, but this woman had walked in and asked about the man beneath it all.
A mistake on her part.
"The man," he murmured. "You assume there's a difference."
She didn't look away. "Isn't there?"
Silence stretched, thick with something unspoken. Damien had spent years ensuring no one got close enough to ask such questions. Becky Lynchburg had just walked into dangerous territory, and she didn't even know it.
He reached for the crystal decanter at his side, pouring himself a drink. "Whiskey?"
Her brow lifted slightly. "Are you trying to make this more interesting for me, Mr. Lancaster?"
His lips curved, just enough to be unreadable. "Call it hospitality."
Becky set down her pen, fingers lacing together as she met his gaze head-on. "Then tell me, Damien. What made you the man you are today?"
A slow exhale escaped him. This woman wasn't just looking for a headline. She was looking for something real, and he wasn't sure whether that was a problem... or the most dangerous temptation of all.
In a world where time is not linear but a series of shifting echoes, Toby's life is anything but ordinary. Born with the unique ability to hear the echoes of the past and future, he lives in constant flux, his memories blending with the moments yet to come. When he discovers a forgotten city buried in the folds of time, Toby learns that the echoes he hears are not just of history-they are warnings of an impending catastrophe that threatens the very fabric of existence. As he uncovers the secrets of the ancient city, Toby meets Philip, a man who claims to be from a future he has not yet lived. Bound by a strange connection that transcends time, Toby and Philip must work together to unravel the mystery of the city's fall. But with each step forward, Toby's reality begins to fracture, and he must decide: Can he alter the course of time without destroying the very future he hopes to save?
When her mother marries a billionaire businessman, nineteen-year-old Lauren Parker is forced into a new life filled with private jets, penthouse rules, and one impossible housemate-Ronan Pitts, her cold and arrogant new stepbrother. He's everything she's not: rich, emotionally guarded, and painfully attractive. From the moment they meet, sparks fly-but not the good kind. Ronan wants nothing to do with her, and Lauren is determined to keep her distance. But the more they're thrown together, the harder it becomes to deny the tension simmering beneath the surface. Living under the same roof, desire turns dangerous, and boundaries blur. Secrets unravel and emotions spiral, Lauren finds herself torn between what's right... and what her heart wants most. She knows falling for him is wrong, but some temptations are too strong to resist.
Swaby Nolan was born into a world of blood and loyalty, the daughter of one of New York's most feared mafia bosses. But when her family is betrayed and slaughtered in a ruthless coup, she is forced into hiding, presumed dead. For years, she has bided her time, sharpening her skills and building alliances in the shadows. Now, Swaby returns-not as a helpless heir, but as a cold-blooded strategist set on avenging her family. Her plan? Infiltrate the empire of the man responsible for her family's downfall-Matteo Costa, the new king of the underworld. Matteo is as ruthless as he is captivating, a man who trusts no one and sees betrayal at every turn. But when Swaby steps into his world under a new identity, sparks fly in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the line between revenge and desire blurs, Swaby must decide-will she destroy Matteo and claim her vengeance, or will she lose herself in the dark allure of the man she swore to kill?
Cursed by the Moon Goddess, Alpha Andy Parker has spent a century trapped between man and beast-his soul fractured, his fate sealed. The only way to break his torment is to find his true mate before the next blood moon. But time is running out. Barbara Hill never believed in fate. As a rogue, she has spent her life running from packs that would see her as nothing more than a pawn. But when she crosses into Nightfang territory, she finds herself face-to-face with a monstrous wolf-one whose golden eyes burn into her very soul. Andy knows Barbara is the key to breaking his curse, but the shadows of his past threaten to consume them both. As ancient enemies rise and betrayals unfold, they must decide-will they fight together, or will the curse claim them both under the light of the blood moon?
Elena Thorn had one destiny-to be the Luna of the Silverclaw Pack, bonded to her fated mate, Alpha Ryker. But on the night of their mating ceremony, Ryker rejects her in front of the entire pack, choosing another to stand by his side. Heartbroken and humiliated, Elena flees into the forbidden Shadowwood, a place whispered to be cursed. When she awakens, she is no longer the weak, forsaken Luna. She bears the mark of an ancient power, and her scent has changed-no longer tied to the Silverclaw Pack. A stranger finds her, a powerful and enigmatic Alpha named Cassian, ruler of the mysterious Nightshade Pack. He claims her as his mate, but Elena knows fate does not give second chances so easily. Torn between a past that shattered her and a future cloaked in secrets, Elena must uncover the truth of her new bond while resisting the lingering pull of the mate who cast her aside. But as war brews between packs and a dark force awakens, she realizes her heart may hold the key to saving them all-or destroying everything she once loved. Will Elena embrace the mate who rejected her or forge a new destiny under the blood moon?
Harper Quinn has always been a fighter. From working multiple jobs to support her younger sister to chasing her dream of becoming a top fashion designer, she's never let anything stand in her way. But when an unexpected opportunity arises- a high-profile contract with a luxury brand- she finds herself face-to-face with Holden Mercer, the man who shattered her heart six years ago. Holden, a self-made billionaire and CEO of Mercer Industries, never expected to see Harper again. Their love was intense but doomed by his family's interference. Now, with fate throwing them together in a high-stakes business deal, old wounds reopen, and unresolved emotions ignite. Harper is determined to keep things strictly professional, but Holden has other plans. He's willing to fight for the woman he never stopped loving. As past betrayals resurface and new challenges threaten their second chance, Harper must decide- will she let love in again, or is she better off walking away?
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
Due to the plight of her family, Phoebe had no choice but to embark on the path of selling herself. In an accident, she had a tangled night with Alexander. Everything began to derail, and even if she fled to the ends of the earth, she would still be found by him and entangled... *** Phoebe screamed in frustration, "What do you want from me?" What was this supposed to be? He raised an eyebrow wickedly. "What do I want? You'll find out soon enough." With that, he hoisted her up and carried her back into the office. The door slammed shut with a kick, and he cleared the desk with a sweep of his arm before laying her down on it, his body pinning hers in place, completely trapping her in his grasp. Every cell in his body was telling him he wanted her. He wanted to claim her again. This time, there would be no escape for her-he wouldn't let her slip away. Never again. If he had suffered for five years, then this woman wouldn't get off easily either!
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...