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At eighteen, I was coaxed by Chuck into tasting intimacy for the first time.
Blinded by what I thought was love, I even let him convince me to tattoo his name onto my shoulder blades.
Then came the day I stood on the university auditorium stage at the Music Conservatory, holding my acceptance letter, delivering my freshman welcome speech. That was the moment Chuck chose to release a private video of us to the world.
My parents disowned me. The university expelled me immediately. Every friend turned their back.
Overnight, I went from being a rising star to a public target for men's advances.
Later, I discovered the truth: Chuck's affection was merely revenge for his childhood sweetheart. His kindness was a weapon aimed at me.
Six years later, our paths crossed again. The flutter in my chest for him was long dead. Yet there he was, kneeling in a crowded public space, his pleas echoing over and over.
“Beth, please... forgive me?” 
Abigail Parker has only one impression of the Parker family—struggling older brothers, a blind mother, a father who loves to cry, and a broken home. Everything about them screams poverty.She shoulders the crushing burden of keeping the family afloat, desperately trying to piece together something resembling a whole from all the fragments.Some time later, Abigail is glancing at a towering skyscraper when her eldest brother casually says, "Like it? It's yours."She looks up at the night sky, and her second brother remarks, "See that star? I named it after you."She attends a concert, and when the singer removes their disguise, her third brother's face is revealed. When she looks toward her fourth brother, he shyly says, "I have a mine I'd like to give you..."Good God! Her entire family consists of hidden powerhouses. She's the only one who's actually struggling.Just as she's about to flee this madness, the man people say is her fiancé blocks her path. "Come home with me, sweetheart. Let me take care of you." 
In Noelle Liddell's past life, she obeyed her brothers' every command. Yet they exploited her and stepped all over her pride so they could dote on Xenia Quigley, their fake sister. Noelle is their birth sister, yet she ultimately dies after being kicked out of her home.
After being reborn, Noelle follows one principle—she stops being such a Good Samaritan, and she's not going to forgive or make up with her brothers. They can go do whatever they want as long as they leave her alone.
Her eldest brother, Donovan Liddell, wonders why his health has deteriorated recently. It's because Noelle doesn't bring him his medication and supplements anymore.
Her second brother, Frank Liddell, wonders why his company's firewall keeps acting up. It's because Noelle doesn't maintain it anymore.
Her third brother, Carl Liddell, wonders why the development of the new drug is going so slowly. It's because Noelle isn't testing it anymore.
Her fourth brother, Blake Liddell, wonders why the scripts he's getting are so horrible. It's because Noelle isn't writing them anymore.
Her fifth brother, Wyatt Liddell, wonders why his prosthetic limb is so terrible. It's because Noelle isn't producing them anymore.
Her sixth brother, Lucas Liddell, wonders why his team lost. It's because Noelle quit.
The six men grovel at Noelle's feet and beg for her forgiveness. "Come home, Nelly. Blood is thicker than water—we're a family!"
Noelle sneers. "You only know that you're wrong after everything's gone to shit. Sorry, but I'm not going to forgive any of you!" 
In the heart of Spain, Mayara, an orphaned soul burdened by a life of despair, receives a cryptic letter promising revelations about her true identity. Skeptical yet desperate for change, she embarks on a journey to Mexico, unknowingly stepping into a world ruled by powerful mafias and politicians. It's the story of young Mayara, an unfortunate orphan whose life seemed destined for sadness and misery. However, everything changes as she uncovers the truth about her family by coming to Mexico. Reuniting with childhood crush amidst secrets, she uncovers her past while battling Santiago's gold quest, linked to events 18 years ago. Loyalty and unspoken affections aid Mayara in navigating Cancun's dual existence. As she unravels mysteries, she must confront old rivals and decide her heart's path in a journey of redemption and revelation. 







Her hands moved down his broad back, beckoning him to keep going as kissed her deeply. She detangled her tongue from his, to enable her to fully undress him. He released her and undressed when she tried to pull down his pants. Her gaze was fixed on his body, but she was taken aback when she noticed his huge member."You're huge, Gaby. This is my first time, so please be careful," she said gently, looking a little scared. He chuckled. "Don't worry my love; the pain will be as little as possible, I'll be gentle." He paused, the he asked, "Are you sure you want this my love?" Her eyes widened; there was no way he was going to back down from this."Don't even give it a second thought, honey, You belong to me."She ordered, "Come here, let me show you." She wrapped her legs tightly around him and moved to rub herself seductively against his massive cock when he climed back on top of her. She dug her hands in his hair and her tongue moved down his neck, leaving a wet trail. "Fuck, Rosy, yes, I'm yours and you are fucking mine." He growled. After that, he pinned her to the bed and began to explore her body.*********In a pack that produced almost all the Lunas in the region, where most of the females were mated to Alphas lived Rosalie Creed. Rosalie discovers that her sister's boyfriend is her mate, Alpha Tristan. Her sister refuses to let go of him because she wants to become Luna of his pack. Alpha Tristan rejects Rosalie and she accepts his rejection, sacrificing her mate to keep peace in the family and the pack. She meets Alpha Gabriel who saves her life from rogues who tried to kill her. The son of the supreme Lycan King and next in line. They're not fated but are madly in love.What happens when Rosalie finds her second chance mate or Gabriel finds his fated?Will the moon goddess acknowledge their love and grant them a miracle or will their love be only but a sweet memory? 

In her past life, Summer was tragically killed by a scumbag and her scheming stepsister, and they also caused the death of the husband who loved her most. After being reborn, Summer takes the initiative to marry in the place of another, becoming the bride of a disabled husband.In this new life, she plans to tear apart those who wronged her and fiercely punish the scum.They say she's plain and unlucky for her husband?Until one day, when all her divine-level disguises are revealed, everyone who underestimated her is blinded by her brilliance.But what about the supposedly impotent, disabled big shot?By day, he is so gentle, pampering her to the bone; by night, he turns into a ravenous wolf and devours her completely![Foolish Bride Substitute + Hidden Talents + Rebirth + Strong Couple + Sweet Romance] 
Stella Richard married Rene Kingston in the place of her sister Sophia due to some reasons. But from the beginning, she knows that her marriage was just a time-limit contract and once the time was up she had to go.For RK, this marriage was just a burden but for her, it was a gift from God. Because RK was the man who she had loved all her Youth...So, in the meantime of her marriage, Stella did her best so that this marriage may work out.But on the day she found she was pregnant, her husband gives her the divorce paper and said..."I don't want this child. Don't forget to abort."These words come out of his mouth, like a bomb for Stella, and changed her life...She signed her name on the divorce paper and left the house...Because she doesn't want to be with such a cold-hearted man...Five years later...RK bought the company In which Stella worked. But Stella did her best not to have anything to do with him...Because she had a child and she didn't want him to find out about him...But one day When Stella picked up her son from school he saw her...RK, "How dare you had a child with another man?"Stella, "I don't think it has anything to do with you."RK was about to say more when his gaze fell on the child beside her...His face looked as same as when he was young... 
"Mr. Mosley, Ms. Herring said she wanted to go to the beach."Valentino waved his hand and bought the entire island so that Jade could enjoy the beach as much as she wanted!"Mr. Mosley, Ms. Herring was kidnapped by international traffickers when she went to save a friend!"Half an hour later, more than a dozen helicopters hovered over the human traffickers' base!The human traffickers thought, who did we kidnap? The daughter of the president?The netizens all thought that Jade must have saved the galaxy in her previous life, but Jade, who was caught and brought back, wanted to cry...Jade was already a world-class hacker, and she could defeat the world's top assassins. However, in front of Valentino, Jade could be a coward! 

On the eve of her wedding, Serena Cole witnesses her fiancé, Julian Shepherd, sleeping with her best friend, Monica Belmont. Their betrayal that shatters her world.Blinded by revenge, she does the unthinkable she spends a reckless night with his powerful, ruthless boss—Arthur Sandlin, the arrogant CEO whose very name commands fear and desire.But one night isn't enough.Determined to claim her place in his world, Serena plays a dangerous game. She seduces him again, ensuring she carries his heir—a bargaining chip she'll use to trap him into marriage.Becoming Mrs. Sandlin should have been her triumph… but life in his gilded cage is far from what she imagined.Now, when she tries to leave, Arthur pins her beneath him, his voice a dark promiseSerena, you are mine. I'll never let you run away from me. You'll be my wife… forever. 
Ever since Vexon Bevine first laid eyes on Ruby Gerund, he could not get her beautiful image out of his mind. Unfortunately, Ruby didn't notice him and disappeared while he was stuck in Mafia training. Years later, Vexon attends his elder brother's wedding, where he sees Ruby again. Even though he wants to make her 'his', Vexon tries to control his feelings. However, that night, someone drugs him, and he ends up marrying Ruby against her will, losing his control. Ruby can't forget the way everything was forced upon her, and out of hatred towards Vexon, she deems this a forced marriage and decides to never accept him as her husband. If Ruby hates Vexon from the bottom of her heart, will he be able to make her fall in love with him? Or will she just be the love of the Mafia King and never reciprocate his feelings? Besides, who drugged Vexon which made him forcefully marry her, when all he tried to do was control his undying love? 





In her past life, she suffered at the hands of a heartless man and a shameless woman, leaving her to die with a vengeful heart. However, the universe gives her a second chance at life, and she emerges with a burning desire for revenge, vowing to make that jerk and his mistress pay for their sins. He, the seemingly idle pleasure-seeker, hides a sinister power, pulling the strings behind the scenes. When he comes across her on his path to success, she claims to be able to help him ruin the Thomas family. He sees her as nothing, but a "burden". Little does he know that the woman, who is useless in his eyes, holds the power to turn his life upside down. ...The man's eyes darken as he challenges her, "Ariana, do you realize there's a line of women who would do anything to bear my child? If you marry me, I won't accept any responsibility.""Rest assured, when the child is born, I will raise it myself!" 



Six years after she left him waiting at the altar, Charles Anthony Oxford finally met Isabella Shade. And six years proved to be a long time as Isabella was already married and Charles who had grown his wealth, well, he was in search of a wife for certain reasons.On learning that his runaway bride’s company was in financial crisis because of her good-for-nothing husband’s gambling problems amongst other reasons, Charles saw an opportunity. Two, actually.Not only would he be getting a wife, he would be able to exact revenge on the woman who had left him heartbroken, in his own way.All he had to do was remind her of the terrible thing she had done, torture her a bit with a sexual toss here and there, remind her of her present status and all she needed to do was agree to his terms and become his wife…But with a woman like Isabella, it just wasn’t going to be so easy…[Contains mature scenes] 
Oliver Jefferson, the king of the business world, vows not to marry. But one day, a new chapter of his life begins when he's forced to marry a younger wife!"Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson trashed the Westwood residence."Oliver asks, "Does she feel better now?""No…""Send a few people over to help her, then."…"Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson got into a fight with someone and landed them in the hospital."Oliver asks, "Is she happy with that?""No…"He continues with his work. "Let her continue, then."…One day, when Oliver finds that his wife has gotten into another fight, he flies into a rage. "You're asking for it, Grace!"Grace Gulliver complains, "You weren't like this in the past, hubby!"He points at her stomach. "You weren't pregnant before, were you?"The nerve of her, getting into a fight when she's seven months pregnant! It scares the living daylights out of her opponent and also Oliver, yet she's delighted that she's managed to win a fight without even lifting a finger! 
Her fiance married the top debutante while the White family was framed into bankruptcy. She was even pushed into a desperate situation by the media.In despair, she found Leon, who was from the Stewart family, which was said to be the inheritance of the thousand-year-old rich family of the Stewart in North and Williams in South, controlling all the lifelines of the entire US."Leon, if I want to marry you, do you dare to marry me?"After a while, as her courage and enthusiasm faded little by little, he revealed a sparkling and intoxicating gaze. "We are now going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get marriage certificate. Believe me, Mrs. Stewart in the future, your Mr. Stewart will never let you down."After their marriage, while she worked hard to be Mrs. Stewart, she also became mature with abandon because of a jerk.His care and indulgence always warmed her heart. "Mr. Stewart, why are you so kind to me?""You are my wife, it's my duty to be nice to you." 
Alex Thompson, the most popular guy on campus, finds my alternate Instagram account. He starts bragging in the dormitory.
"You know that ice queen from the history department? She's not that hard to pursue after all. All I did was invite her to watch a few games, and she agreed to be with me.
"Aren't you guys curious about her alternate Instagram account? Check it out."
Xavier Chapman, one of Alex's roommates and the captain of the ice hockey team, rushes over rowdily. "Alex, isn't it obvious? She's definitely into you."
Illya Armstrong, Alex's other roommate and a robotics genius who has just won the dean's scholarship, snorts in disdain and continues reading his book.
Alex checks the first post.
"To get closer to him, I agreed to go out with that dumb, muscular quarterback."
He looks at the second post.
"Of all people, why does he have to be Alex's roommate?"
Finally, he reads the third post.
"I can't stand Alex anymore. I'm going to confess to his roommate in three days."
The three campus heartthrobs who live together go quiet. 







Roxanne Grant has always been one to live her life according to her rules. Blessed with a handsome and capable fiancé and a dream job, she couldn’t have imagined a life better, until she discovers that her fiancé had been cheating with his secretary for a long time.Enraged and heartbroken, Roxanne decides to take revenge but accidentally bumped into Lance Laurent, Los Angeles’s hottest bachelor and heir to Laurent cop and the stepbrother of his fiancé.After that one steamy night, things began to get more complicated, spiraling out of Roxanne’s control and down a lane of lust.And much to her surprise, the L.A’s hottest bachelor doesn't plan on letting go of her anytime soon.** ** **"Thinking of another man while having me? Tell me, is my time a joke to you, woman?” Lance had grabbed her chin to meet his gaze harshly.With his words, Roxanne grinned as she placed the last of her concerns behind. Wrapping her legs around his waist and pulled him closer, she answered him in a slurry voice.“You have my full attention now, so you better make it worth the while.” 

Rohan knight – he has brunette hair, piercing hazel eyes and a muscular build, he is calm and level headed in times of making decision and cares a lot about his family and friends. He is one of the main characters as Avilla's mate, Camilla's brother and ben's best friend. He has been training to become the best warrior in his pack and has worked hard to achieve that.
Camilla knight- she is a pretty brunette with long legs and a gorgeous body, she is Rohan's sister and the mate of the human boy Mitchell, she is going to fight alongside Rohan to banish the law saying werewolves cannot mate with humans.
Avilla Stevenson – her black hair is the first thing that people notices, her eyes are a sparkling grey and she has a body that tempts every one that sees her. She is the new girl that arrived and caused confusion in Rohan's life, she lives with her aunt and is extremely shy. She is an ordinary human who turns out to be something much more.
Benjamin menzel- he is Rohan's best friend who tried to steal his mate from him because he is jealous of Rohan and secretly in love with Avilla.
Mr. and Mrs. knight- Rohan and Camilla's parents
Alpha Dickson- he is the alpha of the stronghold pack, extremely strong and powerful but he is archaic in his ways to mend the law.
Mitchell Rolando- he is the human mate of Camilla, he feels a strong pull towards her but is confused on how to handle such emotions.
Stronghold pack- the second most dangerous pack in the lycans kingdom
Melissa Dorian- is the queen bitch in high school that makes life miserable for everyone, she is your typical blonde girl with blue eyes.
Kenneth Norway- he is the jock in school that gets on ben's nerves by stealing his girlfriends.
It started with Rohan finishing the yearly race in his pack and coming first, they went out for a little celebration between the three of them mainly because Camilla wanted to see her mate but Rohan appeared late making Camilla mad at him and promising to get back at him. Her chance came when she tattled to ben that Rohan hates helping him solve his girl problems, which prompted a mini fight between the two. They patched it up when Rohan explained to ben that he was always doing the opposite of whatever he tells him to do making the problem get worse and later turns round to blame him.
Ben was pretty upset because his girlfriend, Melissa was talking to another boy and according to Camilla, she was already sleeping with Kenneth during the time ben was stuck training for the race. He was close to swearing off females and waiting for his mate but he got interrupted when the most beautiful girl came into the café…
Rohan felt the attraction sizzling from across the room but he was too tranced to say anything to his friends, he was too busy ogling the girl to pay attention to what ben was babbling about, he couldn't believe he had a human as a mate but furthermore he could not believe ben called dibs on his girl, he tried so hard to fight the attraction to this human girl but he it didn't work especially when his sister Camilla was having the same problem, the law was preventing them of being with their mate.
Camilla opened up to Rohan after she saw that he was having the same problem as her because she noticed the pull between her brother and the human and she knows the only way he could fight for her was knowing that his sister was in the same dilemma. They talked on the way home to the pack and looked for ways to avoid telling their parents, the choice came down to either telling them or going for a run and they chose the latter. The went to their favorite place since they were kids and Rohan was reminded that no matter how capable Camilla is in handling herself, he was going to make sure his baby sister was happy.
Avilla has tried her best to talk to the cute boy she saw at the coffee shop the other day but he keeps blowing her off like he doesn't even notice her but his best friend the goofy one always seem to be ogling her each time she passes which was very creepy but she figured if she could get close to ben then she could slip into Rohan's life. She wanted to find more about the pull she felt for him but ben seems to be falling in love with his best friend's mate when he was aware of the mate bond. While Rohan searches for a means to be with his mate, ben on the other hand tries to sabotage the process because he wants Avilla all to himself.
Avilla tries to explain to ben that they were just friends and she has always wanted Rohan, while Rohan decides to be happy even though the law forbids it, he starts hanging out with Avilla and slowly she creeps into his heart, deep enough to make him reveal the real him. He was expecting her to be scared and run far away from him but it only seems to draw her close like she has always been part of the supernatural world. It was a relief that she was open minded about him but he still didn't tell her the truth about their love.
...
Rohan knew it was a suicide mission taking on his alpha but it was also a suicide mission to live without your mate and one out of those choices were easier, he was going to do everything within his power to fight for his mate. He treated avilla bad and would always hurt her each time they got closer.
When avilla had enough, she went on a trip and there she met a vampire who claimed her as his mate, spending time with the vampire triggered her vampire side and it became known to her that there are some secrets that she doesn't know.
She is a hybrid, her decision to choose a mate would lead to the never ending war between the wolves and vampires. 
Nicole’s life changed drastically when she was reunited with the Riddle family. “Nothing is more important than my sister,” said her eldest brother, the domineering CEO.“You are still a student with no income. Take my credit card and spend however you like,” said her second brother, the financial expert.“I will allow no one to bully you at school,” her third brother, a top student, said.“Why did I compose this song? Because it would put a sweet smile on your face when you hear it,” her fourth brother, a talented musician, said.“You're so delicate. Let me do the dirty work for you if you want to beat someone up,” said her athletic fifth brother.Just when Nicole was barely accustomed to the pampering of her five brothers, she found herself having a fiancé, a nemesis from whom she had hacked a hundred million dollars.She needed to cancel the engagement, no matter what. But he pressed her against the door and said, “How can you run away just like that after stealing my money, you brat?”“Even if I don’t run, I don’t have the money to pay you back,” Nicole acted tough.“Oh, yeah? Then I will take you instead of money.” He then carried her on his back and took her away. 


The Reserved Business Tycoon vs. The Brilliant but Struggling Med StudentCharlotte Moore is the type who thinks spending 20 bucks on a drink is a luxury—she would never have expected to one day marry into an affluent family after getting knocked up!On the first day of their marriage, her husband tells her that they're just getting what they need. He warns her not to fantasize about other things.Several days later, he begs her to kiss him and promises that he'll care for their child and wash the nappies! He only has eyes for her and their child.Before marriage, Charlotte couldn't even afford to buy a cup of milk tea. After marriage, her husband and his family take turns doting on her!Her mother, whose life hung in the balance, is treated and makes a full recovery. A legendary traditional medicine practitioner even begged to be her attending physician when she went into labor!Some people mock her for using underhanded means to climb the social ladder, for coming from a poor background, for being naive and foolish.Daniel Hoffman isn't having that. He was the one who suggested marriage and chose her. Doesn't everyone know that he's the one who's lucked out here?A high-ranking foreign envoy says, "Charlotte is my precious daughter—she's top-tier in every way!"Just as Charlotte is secretly delighted by her good fortune, the aloof Mr. Hoffman wraps an arm around her waist and says tenderly, "You're not the lucky one. I'm the one who used up all my luck to meet you." 


He’s the alpha king, my crush, my guardian. And he’s 20 years older than me.**“How old are you?”“T-Twenty,” I bit my lower lip, stuttering on the lie. “I’m an adult.”I trembled but turned my head, allowing him to drag his nose along my neck and breathe in my scent. I didn’t know what I smelled like to him. Did I smell like I was lying? I held still. He shifted just a bit, seemingly retreating, and I flung my arms around his neck, holding him down. “Please, Alpha King,” I said. My voice trembled even as I tried to sound sultry. “I’m… sure I can please you.”“Do you know what happens when you lie to the Alpha King, little girl?”He knew. I should have known that he would know I wasn’t twenty.“You seem so deliberate, but I’m not interested in your offer. How about we play a game?”“A-A game?” He narrowed his eyes and gave me a slow, cruel smile. “If you win, I’ll grant you sanctuary.”My eyes widened with a spark of hope.“But if you lose….” 

Everyone knows that Andrew Stone, the richest man in the world, is an extreme workaholic. Having been married to him for five years now, Emily Jamison has been neglected by him time and again in the name of his work.The first time occurred on her birthday. She had planned the whole thing meticulously, right down to making a restaurant reservation, only for him to fly abroad for a last-minute business acquisition, not the least bit concerned that she ended up waiting for him from dawn to dusk.Her car accident was the second time. With her life hanging by a thread, she needed a family member to sign the hospital consent forms. She mustered every ounce of strength she could to text him, but he simply shot her back a curt reply."I'm in an important business meeting. Handle it yourself."The third time Andrew brushed Emily off was when her father was on his deathbed. He wanted to see Andrew one last time, but he was so preoccupied with the signing ceremony for a multi-billion-dollar project that he didn't make it.As she clutched her father's hand, its warmth slowly sapping away, she listened as the call kept ringing, and her heart turned cold.After everything, she finally understands that to Andrew, nothing—and no one—matters more than his business empire. 
I'm taking a breather on a cruise ship in international waters when I stumble upon a scene that stops me cold. I see my younger sister surrounded at a poker table.Across from her stand her two so-called childhood friends, flanking a fragile-looking woman with a smug smile. Their voices drip with mockery when they speak."What's wrong, Ms. Jefferson? Can't keep up now? You were so bold just a minute ago, asking Reena for 500 thousand dollars over a headscarf.""You can fold," the other adds. "But the Jefferson family's 15% stake? That gets transferred to Reena first thing tomorrow."My sister's knuckles turn white, and her eyes brim with tears.Someone nearby laughs and loosens his tie. "Out of money, young lady? How about this—remove one piece of clothing, and I'll give you 500 chips."Whistles and jeers erupt around the table."Strip it all off, and my entire stack is yours."I remain still in the shadows of the upper deck, slowly twisting the signet ring on my finger.It's been a few years since I've shown my face—looks like this pack of filth has forgotten something.Touch anyone from the Stanford family, and you pay with your life. 
Ashly is not some cute little Omega who wants to please Alphas; she can kick any Alpha or Beta who tries to mess with her. Even the Alpha is her own mate. Alex knows Ashly is his Omega, but he is scared that Omega rejects him; she already kicked his pack ass. But when the truth unfolded about the Omega identity, he was shocked and somehow happy. Alex had finally decided to confess his burning love to his mate. They both gave in to their overflowing feelings, but Ashly couldn't help her growing fears to slowly consume her. After their graduation, things become hard for Ashly. Alex leaves to see his family, and he never comes back. Ashly waits for him in front of his door with a baby inside her, but the Alpha never comes back. After a year, they meet again. What will be the outcome? Will Ashly still love her Alpha no matter what happens, and will Alex finally tell the truth to Ahley? What happens when Alex sees a child who exactly looks like him? "He is my pup." "No, he is not; you are nothing but a stranger to him. So, get out and never come back here. Ashly Madden doesn't need an Alpha." 


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. 