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17 years ago, Hera Youngworth was switched at birth. 17 years later, her biological family, the Everetts, manages to track her down. To her dismay, her father is scornful of her, and her grandmother dislikes her. Even her so-called fiancé has nothing but contempt for her.Her father, James Everett, tells her, "There's no way the Gaskell family will accept a country bumpkin as their daughter-in-law. For the sake of both our families, we'll make a public announcement about you being our adoptive daughter."Her grandmother, Mildred Barker, snaps, "Your grades are abysmal; you don't deserve to sleep in a room meant for members of the Everett family. A guest bedroom is all you deserve!"Her fiancé, Zyler Gaskell, says, "Giselle is the true daughter of the Everetts, and she's the only one worthy of me. Get lost, you country bumpkin!"Hera's reaction to all of this? She couldn't care less.Later, her name frequently makes headlines.Secret No. 1: Hera's the mysterious genius who got perfect scores on her SATs!Secret No. 2: Hera is actually Raven, the infamous hacker!Secret No. 3: Hera is at the top of the Divine Forum's list!Secret No. 4: Hera is the one who holds Mr. Killian's heart!The list goes on.This plot twist humiliates those who previously looked down on Hera. They get on their knees before her and beg her for help, but a certain someone teaches them a lesson and turns them down without hesitation.Bernard Killian gives them an arrogant look and dominantly announces, "Hera is mine and mine only."Then, he turns to Hera and says pitifully, "Look at how incredible you are, Mrs. Killian. I hope you'll take me under your wing in the future."Hera gives him a cold look. "Drop the act, Mr. Killian. Your secrets have long been laid bare." 


Book One: Chasing Broken Desires.
Book Two: Chasing Broken Dreams.
Book Three: Chasing Broken Destinies.
Tyler Moore is the Sheriff of a small town far out from the city. With a body that is carved to perfection, this soft-spoken man should not be underestimated. Even though he is elegant and yet powerful, there is far more than lives underneath the facade that he brings.
Jenna Davis, a girl that decides to leave her husband at the altar, runs away to the small little town where Tyler lives. She gets stuck on the side of the road in nothing but an empty tank, a wedding dress, and singing to Britney Spears.
Tyler is the one that finds the poor damsel on the side of the road. Even though he finds her situation amusing, he is immediately captivated by her. She pushes him to his limits and brings the danger that he craves, that he desires.
The two soon send off on a whirlwind relationship, but there is one thing that Tyler refuses to give…his heart.
Will Jenna ultimately win his heart?
And if she does, will she leave Tyler at the alter too? 


The moment Madeline Lockhart confirms her pregnancy, the first thing she does is ask a lawyer to draft divorce papers. "Ms. Lockhart, once both parties have signed, the marriage will be officially dissolved after the one-month cooling-off period," the lawyer explains. Madeline remains composed as she asks, "Can I sign for him?" The lawyer looks surprised, then shakes his head. "No, I'm afraid not. He has to be there in person." "He's agreed to the divorce," she says evenly. "He's just too busy with work to show up. Here, I'll call him so he can tell you himself." With that, Madeline takes out her phone and calls Bradley Shaw. "Bradley, there's something I need to talk to you ab—" Before she can finish, his cold, clipped voice cuts her off. "I told you, didn't I? Handle everything yourself. I don't have time for your nonsense." 
Oh my fucking goodness….” her words trailed into a moan, while his hands found the most adore part of her body, her waist, Pulling her backward, he began to thrust hard, and with each thrust, he got rewarded with moans that made him want to do more! Hazel had just gained admission to her favorite university in the city of Washington, she is forced to live with her father's most trusted young friend all in the name of protection. Hazel eventually finds herself in the bed of the man she claims she hates, the one who is to protect her from the outside world, after one foreplay, Hazel and Axel refuse to keep their eyes off each other. However, it didn’t end up as just a Lustful feeling. Will their love stand the test of time, in a world where fans criticize whoever goes intimate with their idol? 




In a treacherous web of deceit, she found herself betrayed by both her boyfriend and her own sister. To make matters worse, her adoptive father, driven by greed, took her life mercilessly.In a desperate bid for freedom, she fought her way through a blazing fire, risking everything to save him. Little did she know that he would repay her selflessness with betrayal of his own.Six long and grueling years passed before she resurfaced, armed with a determination for vengeance. With her twins by her side, she vowed to take back what was rightfully hers.Enter Mr. Young, a man of towering height and striking handsomeness. His sarcasm, arrogance, and undeniable power made it clear that women should keep their distance.But one day, a shocking twist occurred—the legendary man brought his little daughter to work. The revelation sent shockwaves through everyone around them.In a remarkable transformation, the once aloof and unfeeling man became possessive and overprotective, unable to hide his jealousy. The arrival of the twins only intensified the situation.The twin brother, with an air of arrogance, warned, "Daddy is despised by everyone, so stay away from our mother!"The twin sister chimed in, saying, "Give me another brother, and I'll give you my mother!" 

Ariana York is a proud woman, but she sets her pride aside to pursue Elijah Linden, a cold, distant man. Her wish comes true, and she finally marries him. However, after marriage, she realizes he has someone else in his heart.Ariana becomes the laughingstock of the city's upper crust. Once, she fights with Elijah and jumps off a building. The debacle is recorded and uploaded online—the whole city mocks her.When Ariana wakes up, she's lost all her memories of Elijah."Who are you, mister?""Pulling the amnesia trick isn't the trend anymore, Ari. I won't divorce you."Ariana turns and leaves without hesitation.Three years later, an adorable little girl accidentally runs into Elijah. He sees the woman he's dreamed of countless times approach, and he blurts out, "Ari, is this our—"Ariana is holding a handsome man's arm. "Mr. Linden, allow me to introduce you to the father of my child!" 


“I don't want to see this angelic face of hers that deceived me and murdered my child, she disgusts me, she is nothing but a worthless, good for nothing, liar. I was so good to her and this is how she repays me? I fucking loved her, I changed who I was for her sake. I put up with her annoying and embarrassing ass but you know what, take her back to Ryan if you must, I'm sure he was so relieved when I took her off his hands but even I regret taking her.” Camilla composes herself, finding her balance but still a crying mess. “You don't mean that, you're just mad. You love me, remember?” she mummers, her gaze drifting to Santiago. “Tell him he loves me and he's just mad.” she begs, when Santiago doesn't respond, she shakes her head, her gaze falling on Adrian again and he stares at her with disdain. “You said you love me forever.” she whispers. “No, I fucking hate you right now!” He yelled. ***** Camilla Mia Burton is a Wolf less seventeen-year-old with insecurities and fear of the unknown. She is a half-human part-werewolf; she's a powerful wolf even though unaware of the power within her and has a beast too a rare gem. Camilla is as sweet as she can be.However what happens when she meets her mate and he is not what she dreamed about? He is a cruel cold-hearted eighteen years old Alpha. He is ruthless and in disapproval of Mates he wants nothing to do with her. She endeavors to change his perception of how he sees things, yet he loathes and rejects her pushing her away but the mate bond proves to be strong. What will he do when he regrets rejecting and hating her? 
When Samantha Knott opens her eyes, she realizes she has time traveled 50 years into the past.In her past life, she found out on her deathbed that her husband, Harry Wright, had been having an affair with his first love, Lydia Yeager, for 50 years.He was usually away from home for 20 days in a month, claiming that he was on a business trip. But in reality, he was vacationing with Lydia.Everyone in the family knew what was going on. Only Samantha was kept in the dark.Harry wasn't willing to marry Lydia because he didn't want her to be trapped in the kitchen, wanting her to be his precious princess.On the other hand, Samantha was only worthy of being a worn-out housewife who was covered in oil and salt every day.When Samantha died, everyone agreed that she got what she deserved. She had a petty heart, so she deserved to be angered to death. 


With a forceful tug, he raised the hem of her dress."How do you want it?" He whispered close to her ears. His hands playing with her bare ass. How could she speak? She was fucking turned on for crying out loud, she needed to feel his dick in between her legs. She wanted him to fuck her real bad."Speak!" He said, as he spanked her ass roughly. She moaned in pleasure. "I... I want it," She moaned out. Goodness, what was he doing? The sexual urge was killing her.. "Want what? Do you want me to fuck you hard, till you scream? Till you are oblivious of everything?" He whispered seductively as he spanked her hard on the ass."Yeah... I fucking want it, fuck me Henry, fuck me hard..." Quinn moaned out. "Not so fast darling. I think I know the best way to make you want me more," he said to her, then he bent his head towards her wet pussy. She shivered as she felt his breath on her ass without warning he slid his tongue into her.... Continue reading to get more juicy details about this seductive billionaire and his sexy maid. 

In order to force her to divorce, Chonen White, who lost her memory, was given to a strange man by her husband.Feeling deeply disappointed, she signed the divorce agreement, but unexpectedly, a car accident jogged her memory of her identity as a family favorite.Top tycoon parents, "If you dare to bully my daughter, you are a dead person!"Ten brothers, "It's cold, put more soil on those who bully Chonen!"A certain hidden boss, They have finished their work, what should I do?"Chonen White raised his chin domineeringly, and smiled seductively: "You are in charge of...loving me!" 

“Do you know how many nights I’ve thought about those? How I imagined sliding your dress up and seeing you in them… in my room, or my office… gagged so you wouldn’t scream my name?”
“Say the word, Renata,” he whispered, voice rough. “And I’ll have you right here… where anyone could knock. Where you could get caught with your husband’s father’s cock inside you.”
She gasped.
But she didn’t say no.
********
One reckless night. A stranger’s touch. Her ruin.
The night before her wedding, Renata surrendered to a man whose name she didn’t know… A man who made her tremble, moan, and beg for more in the shadows.
The next morning, he was at the wedding hall too…Watching her walk down the aisle to his son.
Domingo Serrano.
Powerful. Predatory. Possessive.
And he’s not done with her.
He wants her again. And again.
Once a week. No excuses. No escape.
But Renata isn’t just drowning in lust and shame.
She’s chasing answers. Her parents were murdered under the guise of an auto accident. The killer is hiding behind the walls of the Hidalgo empire.
Santiago, her charming husband, has secrets.
Lady Constanza, his mother, wears lies like pearls.
And Domingo? He’s the darkest of them all.
Now Renata’s playing with fire, and carrying a secret that could burn everyone:
She’s pregnant.
And she doesn’t know if the father is her husband… or his father. 

Being stimulated by three overly attractive vampires was the last thing I had ever imagined."Oh Jasmine, this is a sight to behold," Archer murmured,landing kisses all along my inner thighs.Lucien broke the kiss, I could see the lust in his eyes.Micheal took the turn to kiss me once I caught my breath and Lucien's fingers moved to spread my labia only for me to feel the unexpected lick of Archer's tongue on my clit.My eyes rolled to the back of my head. "Feel it..." Lucien growled into my ear, biting my earlobe, "Feel it how we pleasure you, little mate."******My whole life I have known my identity as a human but everything changed once I took the job in the Kings' palace as their maid and their attention fell on me.Black Vale Dynasty was ruled by three powerful Vampire kings. Respected, Obeyed and feared they were the most dangerous predators on the earth. But when my life unknowingly gets entangled with theirs, soon the unimaginable happened—On the night of the full moon, I turned out to be their mate and this puts my whole existence under question.They did not want to leave me but a human couldn't be the destined mate of a vampire, let alone three.However, fate pulled the strangest game on me, linking my life to the eliminated Vaidel-Dynasty which was once ruled by the strongest vampire of all time before the rogue attack…that destroyed everything...... 
The kiss grew more passionate as he felt her warm supple body pressing against his chest. He couldn’t believe how soft she was. He was gentler this time, making love to her with a slow, languorous pace, pausing now and then to check the expression on her face. Kira was… transported. She no longer felt the fabric of the sheets underneath her. One moment, she was floating in the air, cuddled by cotton candy clouds. The next, she’d become one with a dinghy, bobbing up and down with the undulating waves. His scent enveloped her. He was on top of her, using his arms to support his weight and avoid crushing her. She snuggled up closer to him, safe and snug, cocooned in his warmth. Kira had always marvelled at Austyn’s stamina, but he outdid himself tonight.In the midst of overwhelming rapture, Kira still had the presence of mind to broach the subject she’d been meaning to bring up. ‘My dad’s medical bills…’ Austyn paused. He frowned as he looked into those beseeching eyes. ‘It’ll be taken care of by the end of business day tomorrow,’ he said with a bit of an edge in his voice. Kira breathed out. ******She is a 21-year-old college student who dreams of becoming a journalist. He is the heir of the McCarthy family and president of a business empire. She is bright-eyed and vivacious, a glass-half-full kind of gal. When life throws her a curveball, she knocks it out of the park.He is the archetypal alpha male, aggressive and domineering. Endowed with both brains and brawn, he steamrolls over his enemies and rules his company with an iron fist. The two would never have crossed paths if not for a cruel twist of fate. Kira’s world was turned upside down when her father was hospitalised after a car accident. The medical bills were astronomical. Austyn McCarthy offered her a way out. The price: becoming his contract wife. At night, he consummated their marriage but called out another woman’s name. Who was she? Why did Austyn marry Kira if he was in love with someone else? Kira was his lawful wife, but she had no right to ask these questions. Then one day, the woman showed up in front of her… 
The heroine is the youngest daughter of the Alpha King, and was originally a little princess held in the palm of her hand, but everything changed on her 10th birthday. Alpha's child was supposed to shift on her 10th birthday, but sadly, her Wolf never showed up and she became a disgrace to the Alpha family, a punching bag, bullied by school bullies while being rejected by her own Mate. She decided to leave the Pack at the age of 15, after leaving, she learned that she was a rare fighting golden Wolf, and then she met her second companion, the strongest Wolf king of the Shadow race, Lycan. 
Moira wasn't the Luna he wanted. To strengthen the alliance, her father sacrificed her with a classic trap so that she could marry Alpha Jude Hammer from The Night Hunter Pack.The plan worked, but for seven years, Moira felt no happiness or love from Jude. Then, one day, she finds out the reason—Jude has found his fated mate.Heartbroken, especially since she had lost everything, Moira filed for divorce, left the company, and started a new life.***I was startled by the commotion outside the apartment. It was unusually quiet for eight o’clock, and the sound I heard... I decided to check it out.Someone was standing at the door, which I opened hastily to confirm. Instead of peace, I found a new problem.Jude held the door, forcing his way in and locking it. He closed the distance between us, pinning me against the wall, so close that I could feel the warmth of his breath on my face. His strong arms wrapped around my waist, so stiff and tight.My heart skipped a beat, not because of lingering love for him, but because I felt disturbed by his presence."What the hell are you doing here, Jude? You have Bella, don't drag me in. You shouldn't be here," I snapped, but it didn't faze him at all."Screw Bella! I came to confirm something." He moved again, closer, so that our lips almost touched.“Are you drunk? Go home. You will only cause me problems. We'd been divorced, remember?” I said, trying to gently push him away.“What? Divorced? Don’t even think about it, Wifey. I didn't sign it. NEVER. Means, you’re still my wife. You're MINE.” 

Avery Langford finally gets pregnant after five years of marriage and 99 rounds of IVF.She carries the prenatal report home, ready to share the joy with her husband, Damien Whitlow, only to freeze outside the study when she hears him bantering with his friends."There are things Avery never knew. I faked her infertility report and made her go through 99 IVF attempts. The baby she's carrying isn't mine—it's Julian Whitlow's. And the truth is, the woman I've loved all along is Serena Langford."The shock hits Avery like a bucket of cold water, and Damien still keeps talking."Next week at our fifth-anniversary dinner, Grandpa will announce me as the heir. That's when I'll make sure everyone knows Avery's been sleeping with that bastard, Julian!"Avery trembles with rage, her whole body shaking. She crumples the report in her fist, pulls a number from her blocklist, and types, "Julian, I want to discuss a big deal." 


I'm tricked into working at Hook-Up Club in Thesbia with my best friend, Tanya Sutton. It's an establishment where men only have to pay three thousand dollars to have us for the day.
I'm the club's top earner when the police arrive with the Suttons and see me straddling a rich man, counting cash. Meanwhile, Tanya lies in the basement, heavily pregnant and in a vegetative state.
I know the truth, but I maintain absolute silence even when the Suttons offer a five-million-dollar bounty for the human trafficker. I pretend to be asleep when Tanya's mother, Jasmine Cole, kneels and begs for the truth, and I also refuse to say anything during police interrogations.
Timothy Sutton, my boyfriend and Tanya's brother, loses his temper and violently straps me into the Memory Judgment Seat.
"How could you let the trafficker go while Tanya suffers? I feel disgusted knowing I loved you! I'll use this memory extractor to send you and the trafficker straight to hell, Miranda Lund!"
Yet when the entire truth is revealed, Timothy is struck dumb and falls to his knees.

"Underworld, Blood-pumping Street Fights, Ruthless Action, and an Absolute Kingpin."
I blind a local bully to defend the woman I love and spend three years in prison for it.
When I get out, she doesn't show up to welcome me. Instead, I receive her wedding invitation. She is marrying the same bully I took down for her.
The streets are wild, full of danger, and full of schemes.
Brothers stand by each other, but even brothers can betray each other. People turn on you when you need them most.
Loyalty sounds big, but heroes still fall. Some die before they ever see justice.
Power looks glorious, but one wrong step and everything burns down.
My name is Luca Hall. I grew up in Stonebrook. On the day I was born, a storm tore through the hills and woke a real beast. 


Giselle Whitman's stepsister, Chantelle Whitman, sends Giselle's husband, Gavin Farrell, explicit photos. But Giselle is the one they send to a psychiatric hospital. For 180 days, Giselle suffers inhumane abuse every single day. The day she finally gets discharged, she decides she wants nothing more to do with her old life.Gavin favors Chantelle over her? Fine, Chantelle can have that trash of a man.Penelope Farrell, her own daughter, prefers Chantelle over her? Well, Giselle wishes them a perfect little mother-and-daughter bond.Her brother, Dylan Whitman, dotes on Chantelle? Then they can all stay together for good.When Giselle appears with Reagan Simmon, the most powerful and revered man in all of Kingswell, and sweetly asks him to put her shoes on for her, everyone loses their minds.…The head of the Simmon family, Reagan Simmon, is a man of dazzling brilliance and noble bearing. Though devastatingly handsome, he is notoriously known for keeping women at a distance. As a result, everyone speculates that the Simmons bloodline may very well end with Reagan.Until one day, he is seen chasing after a young woman on the street, his eyes filled with affection. He coaxes her softly, his voice barely above a whisper, "Baby, get some rest tonight. Let's go home and sleep. No funny business. I promise."…Gavin, now Giselle's ex-husband, watches the woman who once had eyes only for him being cherished by another man now. Once dejected and miserable, Giselle now blossoms once more, becoming more vibrant and alluring than ever. All Gavin can do is watch from afar, stealing glimpses of her happiness. And that is already more than he deserves. 

Ryan Pierce leaves me at the altar three times, each time for his precious first love, Natalie Grant.
The first time, she threatens to jump off a building. The second, she says she's moving abroad. The third, she sends a message, saying she's agreed to an arranged marriage.
On that day, the unflappable Ryan unravels. He abandons a church full of guests and turns me into a public joke once again.
My call to him is a final ultimatum.
"Come back now, or I will marry someone else today."
He only laughs in response. "Nat is young, so her dramatics are expected. But you are a grown woman. Are you also resorting to the same cheap tricks?"
My fingers clench around the phone. He knows it's one of Natalie's ploys, yet he chooses to indulge her anyway. That's when I finally let go.
Once he's finished soothing her, he turns his attention back to me as an afterthought.
"Choose a date to reschedule the wedding," he tells me. "Don't worry. It will be even grander than before."
At that moment, the man standing beside me smiles and interrupts him, "You will have to excuse us. My wife and I have a plane to catch." 
Lily Brooks grew up in the countryside with her grandmother. Her father went missing when she was a child, and her mother remarried. She ends up becoming what others would call a ruffian—she plays hooky, drinks herself silly, and gets into fights.When she turns 19, her mother, Susan Mckay, takes her to her stepfather's home. Susan tells her, "You should be honored that we're allowing you to marry the son of the Laurier family in your sister's place. Remember to make the most of this opportunity."To Susan, Lily is nothing but a worthless piece of shit. She's something that can be sacrificed to reap more benefits.Everyone knows that Loid Laurier, the son of the Laurier family, has changed drastically since becoming critically ill. Not only has his personality changed, but his good looks have also been destroyed. The doctors say he only has two years to live.To everyone's surprise, he is miraculously cured after marrying Lily. Things start to change everywhere. It's not until someone investigates something that happened a few years ago that they accidentally discover Lily's true identity…Everyone's jaws drop at the revelation—Lily is actually someone beyond powerful! 

(From 'When His Wolves Sing' comes another epic tale) "What Is Fate, Alpha Of Alphas?" Fate:In the heart of the training grounds, the Alpha of all Alphas stood, his presence commanding and his aura crackling with electricity. With his black hair billowing behind him like a cape, he fixated on a mysterious figure that materialized before him. As his eyes transformed, reflecting the colors of his father's Wolves, his Beta's urgent question fell on deaf ears. Without hesitation, he aimed his wolfsbane arrow at the target, his wolf battling for control. Against the pleas of his inner beast, he released the arrow, piercing the heart of his prey. The aftermath left him shattered, consumed by guilt and sorrow.But Fate had more in store for him.As he knelt, broken and weeping, his Lycan roared within him, demanding answers. The Alpha Of Alphas, rising to his feet, faced the lifeless form before him. Tears streaming down his face, he addressed his Beta, speaking softly of the cruel twist of fate that had befallen him. Forty years without a mate, only to be granted one by the Luna Goddess herself-a fierce Tiger, and not just any Tiger, but his sworn enemy.And then, a voice emerged from the shadows.A child.Fate just got a whole lot more badass. 
Why am I covered in blood?" Her voice trembled as she struggled to make sense of the surreal situation.In the heart-pounding tale of "Twisted Tales," Lia Walton awakens to find herself entangled in a nightmare she cannot escape. Accused of a murder she can't remember, Lia's life spirals into a whirlwind of betrayal and injustice as she faces a trial. In the echoing corridors of uncertainty, questions abound. Will Lia face the cold steel bars of imprisonment?Damon Cortez, the charismatic scion of a business empire, was once meant to be Lia's salvation, yet destiny twists their paths into a labyrinth of heartache and revenge. Bound by ties of love and betrayal, Damon is consumed by a thirst for retribution, plunging both Lia and himself into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the lines between captor and captive blur, Lia is forced to confront her deepest fears: Will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she rise from the ashes of despair to reclaim her destiny?Brace yourself for a journey where love and revenge collide in a battle for the soul, and only the strongest will survive. 

Olivia's heart beats faster as she eyes Nathan across the crowded café. Their love shines like a thousand stars, but it's riddled with secrets. When Nathan cashes out on their relationship with a cold contract, Olivia's world falls apart. And when she was fighting under some horrific illness all by herself, fate had other, different plans for her.Their paths cross once more, and new flames ignite, coupled with renewed hopes. Can they rise above their past mistakes? Olivia painted her way through pain and renewal with each brush stroke. Nathan wrestled his demons into working to become the man that Olivia deserved to have by her side.With tears, laughter, and tender moments in life, they found something: that true love is not about passion; it is growing together, even in shadows. 
After being engaged for 5 years, the fiance never had sex with Hazel, who was considered as a beauty.But Hazel saw her best friend sit on her fiance's lap.Hazel, who refused to be a loser, became drunk and boldly seduced her fiance’s uncle, Lamont, who was famous in New York.That night, he pushed her against the corner of the wall, pinched her waist, and said with burning eyes, "From now on, I will be your husband.”He married her, spoiling her so much.Everyone in New York bet that she would be abandoned within six months.However, Lamont, who used to be his ruthless and decisive, changed his temperament greatly and became a man who favored his wife.Even eating and sleeping, he wanted to stay with Hazel.No matter when and where, he wanted to stay with Hazel.Six months later, Hazel attended a press conference.A reporter asked, "Is there any drawback of Lamont?”Hazel raised her eyebrows slightly and said meaningfully, "Too long.”"I heard that you initially seduced Mr. Hurst.”Before she could respond, the phone suddenly rang, and it was Mr. Hurst, "Honey, where are you? When will you go home?”Since then, everyone learned that Hazel was the treasure of Mr. Hurst, and no one dared to provoke her again. 



After dating Isaac Slater for two years, Cassidy Sherman finds out that he has been pretending to be poor and has been toying with her feelings.
Cassidy thought Isaac was a college student who didn't even have enough money to buy food. But it turns out he can easily buy another woman a 300-thousand-dollar bag without batting an eye.
She hears Isaac say, "She's from a single-parent household, so she yearns for fatherly love. I'm just playing along with her so that she feels happy being in a relationship. Of course I won't marry her."
When Cassidy's mom is diagnosed with stomach cancer, she tries borrowing money from Isaac. However, he continues to insist that he's broke and doesn't have money.
Cassidy gives up on him and marries the cool and abstinent Stefan Archer, the promising heir of the Archer family.
Later on, Isaac drinks so much that his stomach bleeds. He calls Cassidy, hoping to get back together with her.
"She's asleep," Stefan says frostily over the phone. "If there's anything, just tell me."
…
Cassidy assumes what she and Stefan share is merely a marriage of convenience, where they each get what they need from each other.
But she finds out later that Stefan has been secretly in love with her for many years. 

When Emelie Hoven was hopelessly in love with William Middleton, she almost ended up losing her life. But to William, she was only someone convenient who he thought couldn't live without him.And so, she decided to stop loving him.William didn't like that Emelie was too calm, too rational, and too independent. Later, his wish came true—he got to see her relying on someone and being gentle.He wasn't the recipient, though.On the day of Emelie's wedding, she smiles brightly as she sits on a chair and waits for her groom and his groomsmen to pass the test she and her bridesmaids have set up for them. The atmosphere is lively. Suddenly, William shows up out of nowhere.He gets on one knee before her and holds her hands, looking like he's almost worshipping her. "Leave him, please. Come with me. You loved me first, didn't you?"