Chapter 6 06

He needed an heir. Not a wife. Billionaire playboy Damon Reyes had it all-money, fame, women-but no heir to inherit his empire and he didn't care but when his father threatens to take it all away, he had no choice. In a bid to avoid marriage, he chooses surrogacy. Sasha Lane desperate for money to save her dying father. She agrees to carry his child, but neither of them expects four babies instead of one. In a twist of fate, the babies are split-two with the father, two with the mother-and they go their separate ways, never looking back. Ten years later, destiny strikes. One accidental meeting. One shocking baby switch. One undeniable spark. As villains lurk in the shadows-jealous lovers and bitter enemies-Damon and Sasha must fight for the truth, for their children, and for a love that was never meant to be. Will they survive the lies? Or will betrayal tear them apart forever?

It was June, at the crack of dawn, a beautiful woman woke up with pains wracking her body and a splitting headache in a presidential suite of a five-star hotel, somewhere in the capital city, Nordeny. She felt utterly exhausted. Her head was killing her. It was as if she had woken up in a stranger's body. The young woman was Anya MacMillan. She forced her eyes open and pushed herself up. The sight before her baffled her. A huge bed. Messy sheets with streaks of dried dubious fluids stained. Clothes strewn across the bed and the floor. Clothes that belonged to her and a man. Anya jerked in shock. She whipped her head around and stared at the other side of the bed. On the huge and messy bed slept the man whom she had been secretly in love with forever. Evan Welton, the most sought-after bachelor in the capital city. The Adonis of Nordeny. Exhaustion lined his handsome face. His eyes were tightly shut. He showed no signs of waking up. He was completely naked, His finely sculpted form laid completely bare to Anya's eyes. The pounding in Anya's head worsened. Her breathing quickened. Did she...had she...with Evan...last night? Anya shoved aside the splitting pain in her head and forced herself to recall what had happened last night. Last night...she remembered that she had paid a visit to her stepmother. What had happened after that? Her memories were a blur. Her head felt heavy and her neck was killing her. Amid the fog clouding her head, snippets of memories flashed. She remembered heated touches, naked flesh and then some... There was no doubt about it. They had sex. It must be her stepmother. Her stepmother must have drugged them! Anya couldn't think of anyone else who would do something so vicious to her! Anya felt an alarm sound off in her head. 'She had to get out of here,' she thought. She tried to clamber out of bed immediately. She knew exactly who Evan Welton was. The man set to inherit the vast fortunes of the wealthiest family in Nordeny and the bachelor whom every young woman from any respectable family sought to marry. A man who loathed the advances of women he didn't know. Angering him would mean death. Anya imagined the possibility of Evan waking up right now. What would he think when he saw the mess? There was no way she could talk her way out of this one. She had been secretly in love with the man since she had been a girl. She didn't want the man to detest her. Anya scrambled to get out of bed. Suddenly, something shot towards her from the other side of the bed. He wrapped himself around her slender waist and yanking her back forcefully. The next moment, she was trapped under someone. She heard a husky male voice, rough with anger and through a clenched jaw. "Anya MacMillan...how dare you drug me..." Anya's mind cleared up. The fog that had clouded her head dispelled immediately. She shook her head frantically. "I didn't do it! It wasn't me..." "You didn't? How did you end up in my bed then?" Evan detested such shameless and stealthy means. His fingers tightened around Anya's pale arms. His strong grip nearly crushed her fragile bones. Pain spiked down Anya's arms. Her eyes reddened as she repeated herself. Evan wasn't interested in listening to her denials. In his view, she was just another despicable, loose woman who drugged him so that she could sleep with him. He released his grip on her and shoved her aside roughly. Then, he got out of bed and began to dress himself. "I don't want to see you again. Ever. Appear in my sight again and you're dead." The young man pulled on the rest of his clothes angrily. It was then that Sydney, Anya's stepsister, burst into the room suddenly. The sight of the mess in the room sent her into an instant rage. She had thought that the drug would make them pa** out and put up a deception of them having had sex. They weren't supposed to actually sleep with each other!

Naomi Thompson was blissfully preparing for her wedding to Alexander Darlington, the man she had loved since high school. But what should have been a romantic visit to his apartment turned into a nightmare, she found clues-Rachel's clothes and whispered conversations-that revealed a shocking betrayal. Instead of the fairy-tale ending she had dreamed of, Naomi was forced to confront the painful truth: Alexander had been unfaithful. Her world shattered just days before her wedding. In a desperate attempt to escape reality, she had a one-night stand with a stranger-only to later discover he was her fiancé's elder brother, Raymond Darlington. Naomi ran from the marriage, vowing never to return. But five years later, she comes back with a new identity, Erica Smith, and a mission-to reclaim what rightfully belongs to her. To achieve this, she must enter into a contract marriage with Raymond Darlington. Will her plans for revenge stay intact, or will fate have a different path in store for her?

Please help me; you are the only one I trust. I need you...... to be my wife. His plea, accompanied by his sad expression, revealed how frustrated he was. Daisy Lorne, a 23-year-old had been Lucas childhood friend, but she came from a poor family and had always been considered "clumsy and short". Despite these challenges, she was merciful like an angel and a loving person. Daisy faced numerous difficulties, particularly financial issues, which forced her to drop out of school to care for her mother, who was suffering from kidney problems. For some reason, she hesitated, then accepted it for the sake of her mother's health. Lucas Blake, a 27-year-old CEO of a top technology company that ranks among the three most valuable in the world, faced an unexpected setback when he was given a strange drug by his ex-girlfriend that resulted in his impotence. This condition had prevented him from having any further romantic relationships or getting close to a woman. His mother constantly pressured him, even selecting potential partners for him to choose from, unaware of his predicament. As the only child of his parents, Luca felt immense pressure to start his own family in order to inherit their legacy. With no one else to turn to besides Daisy, his childhood friend, with whom he does not have a slight romantic bond with.

I spent years cleaning up a man. We were in love, or should I better say, I was in love, because in the end, that is what that shit felt. After all that I did for him, he heartlessly broke my heart. Found him in bed with our wedding planner two weeks to our wedding. And he had the balls to take pleasure in my pains. I almost became a murderer that night. Almost killed a man. I put the very first stain on my family's spotless name. My father could not take it. He distanced himself from me and stood a safe distance to watch the whole world rise against me. But in all these difficult and trying moments, one thing remained my solace and my beacon of all the good vibes that I yearned for-Joe Fredrick Montana. My stepbrother. And before we knew it, the connection bloomed into something we both never anticipated. It is wrong, yet so strong! It is forbidden, yet irresistible. For a while, none of us seemed to care about the consequences of our steamy undercover affairs, until something that threatens to tear everything between us and beyond happens. This, is our story!

Tropical Temptations: A Maroon Isle Romance In the heart of Jamaica's lush embrace lies the Maroon Isle, a realm of secrets and untold power. Makeda, a fiery archaeologist with a taste for adventure, arrives seeking mysteries. Sparks fly when she crosses paths with Malik, the enigmatic Maroon chief whose touch ignites a sensual dance of danger and desire. As Makeda delves into the island's history, she unravels cryptic symbols that lead to a legendary treasure. But the treasure's allure isn't just gold - it holds a power that could reshape destinies. With Malik's reluctant alliance, they navigate perilous jungles, racing against sinister forces eager to claim the prize.