Sofia is a determined young lady who is haunted by her past. Her parents were murdered, and her sister was abducted, leaving her heartbroken after ending up in prison. Staying in prison, Sofia didn't know her true offense for getting in prison, but she was determined to take revenge. With no one to stand by her, she met an underground Mafia lord and got trained. Now she is out to seek revenge on her family only to discover that her sister was alive and she was the one behind everything that happened. What do you think will happen? Will Sofia be broken by betrayal or made stronger? This story involves a lot of misery and bloody situations. Find out how Sofia manages to survive in the hands of betrayal.
Sofia's POV.
The heavy steel door finally moved open while I experienced my first departure from the building after a span of two years. I walked past while guards showed neutral expressions with small acknowledgment as they looked away from my direction. I sucked in a deep breath while the fresh air entered my lungs after having spent two years confined within the walls.
"Feels good," I muttered.
Before departing, I looked back at the wall then my smile vanished. Recollections of my prison times surfaced as I departed because my heart struggled to function while thinking about those memories.
However, it's time for revenge!
I readjusted my weathered old jacket from my previous life while squinting against the sunlight. A low sky smeared the landscape with gold and orange but my heart swam with uncontrolled emotions.
The walk proceeded with excruciating pain and fierce anger burning in each footstep. Today became their anniversary after I had lost everything. I faced complete helplessness when my parents passed away in the prison.
My "sister" established the basis of my downfall so I cannot afford to give up this fight.
I asked loudly, "Is there a bar within this vicinity please?" I made the request while standing at a great distance beyond the prison walls. All prisoners must receive notice the day ahead of their departure while also needing to demonstrate positive change post-release.
I refuse to follow this recommendation at this stage. A bottle of alcohol would help me relax my thoughts.
People frequent a popular bar located in the local area. Turn right two times to locate Sunny Bar according to the middle-aged lady.
I bowed slightly and said, "Thanks so much."
I followed the directions and ended up in front of the bar. With a deep breath, I shut my eyes for a while and opened them back. As I entered a dim bar, the warm glow of neon lights enveloped me like a comforting embrace but my life wasn't comforting.
I ordered a drink, then another, until the world around me lost its sharp edges. Laughter and music faded into a distant hum, and for a moment, I could almost forget the weight of my past.
As the hours slipped away, the liquor fueled my anger. The thought of Jane's betrayal flashed in my memory, igniting the flames of revenge. With each sip, I became angrier, more reckless, until my thoughts morphed into a singular focus: destruction.
That's when I spotted the sleek black car parked on the street. The latest BMW. It was a symbol of everything I detested-wealth, power, and the life I had been denied. I lost trust, my loved ones because of wealth!
Without a second thought, I staggered outside and raised my foot to kick at the side mirror, the satisfying crunch of glass shattering.
"Go away!! Die!!!!" I screamed out in pain and tears as I continued damaging the car.
Just then, a strong grip seized my arm, spinning me around to face the cold, piercing eyes of him. His presence was like a storm showcasing the Mafia aura around me. I could feel the chill radiating from him, a stark reminder of the danger he represented.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing, sending a shiver down my spine.
I opened my mouth to respond, but the alcohol had other plans. The world around me spun violently as nausea washed over me. Before I could step back, I was retching, the contents of my stomach splattering against his expensive suit. After emptying myself out, I smiled like a fool.
Luca's expression shifted from shock to fury, his jaw tightening as he took a step back, surveying the damage. "What the hell??"
"You're going to pay for this," he growled, his tone brooking no argument.
Instead of feeling sorry, I hit him hard on the face. I giggled happily, enjoying the look on his face. At that moment, all I noticed was my body movements without controlling them, especially my hand movements to his cheeks. The escort behind him also looked surprised with the way I slapped his boss.
He turned to his men with a snap of his fingers. "Take her to the penthouse. Lock her up."
Once in Luca's house, I was thrown into a lavish room, starkly different from the barren cells I had grown accustomed to. The door clicked shut behind me, sealing my fate. I felt a mix of anger and humiliation as I sank into the plush sofa, the fabric foreign against my skin. By then, I was back to my usual sense and realized that I ended up in the trap that I built myself. Oh! With the help of alcohol!
Luca entered a moment later, his presence filling the room like a dark cloud. "You've made quite a mess," he said, his voice smooth but laced with an underlying threat. He approached, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made my heart race. "You've damaged my property, and I will make sure you pay dearly."
"What are you talking about?" I shot back, defiance flickering in my chest.
He chuckled darkly, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall. "Oh, I don't think you understand. It is either you pay back two hundred thousand dollars or you'll work off your debt."
My stomach dropped as realization dawned on me. "What do you mean? How do you expect me to see such a huge amount?"
"You're going to be my maid for a month," he stated, a cruel smile creeping onto his lips. "That's your punishment for the damage you've caused."
My breath caught in my throat. This wasn't how I had envisioned my return to the world. I had dreamed of revenge, of reclaiming my power, and now I'm trapped in a gilded cage, forced to serve the very man who represented everything I despised.
"But I can't! I won't do that!" I protested, my voice rising.
Veronica Babel, a stunning billionaire heiress, claims her husband has mysteriously vanished. When the police dismiss her pleas, she hires a private investigator, Charlie Bateman, to find him. Charlie, broke and desperate, agrees-only to be lured into a globe-trotting nightmare. From a drug lord's murder in Singapore to a web of lies and seduction, Charlie finds himself a fugitive wanted by Interpol. The more he uncovers, the closer he and Veronica become-until the truth hits harder than betrayal. Veronica isn't just his client; she's his half-sister. And everything-the murder, the manhunt, the sex-was part of her vengeful game. In the end, she sets him up for a crime he didn't commit. But as Charlie is hauled off to prison, he swears it isn't over.
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
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Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
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