The name "Paldoma" struck fear into the hearts of everyone. In the city of San Cordova, the Paldoma conglomerate HQ loomed over the bustling skyline. Onlookers would gaze up at the towering glass structure, the Paldoma symbol shimmering with status and power. At face value? Alfonso Paldoma. The handsome face and charismatic talker. He handled appearances and faced the press. He presented the carefully curated image of Paldoma. But the one behind the powerful backbone of the Paldoma Group was, Giselle Paldoma. A devoted wife. The true leader, reigning over the Paldoma Group next to her husband. Alfonso presented clean to the world while she handled all the dirty work-the not-so-legal side of keeping their company afloat. Giselle saw Alfonso as her ride or die. She swore to him the day they married that they were bound together forever......until the end of time and even after death. Others even swooned knowing that Alfonso, originally born Alfonso Venturi, took Giselle's last name-Paldoma. Their love story crafted them into the ultimate power couple... until Alfonso betrayed Giselle in what could be considered the worst betrayal of the century. Now Giselle has become the definition of a woman scorned. She craves retribution for all she has lost, and a man by the name of Justinian Venturi, the estranged brother of Alfonso is far too eager to bring a smile back to her face. warnings betrayal mentions of violence power struggle infidelity (emotional and physical) revenge strong FMC NEW H groveling and regretful Old H.

Breeze, a nursing student, moves in with her brother and his best friend, Eugene. She never meant to fall for Eugene, but some things just happen and some feelings are impossible to ignore. Still, Breeze carries a past she's not ready to reveal, a secret that could be the very thing standing between her and something real. After everything that happened over the summer, all Breeze wants is a quiet semester to focus on school and rebuild her life. But Eugene isn't just her new roommate or her brother's best friend-he's the one person her brother seems desperate to keep her away from, and the one person she might not be able to resist.

Philip Walker, an aspiring famous F1 racer known for his always need for speed. Growing up, he always had a fascination with fast cars and dreamed of becoming a professional racer. He started his career as a street- racer and quickly made a name for himself in the racing circuit. Philip's passion for racing only intensified each passing year. He worked tirelessly to hone his skills and become one of the best F1 racers in the world. He always pushed himself to the limit, never satisfied with his performance, and always striving for more. Philip's need for speed was insatiable. He loved the adrenaline rush of driving at high speeds and the feeling of being in control of a powerful machine. However, there was one powerful machine he could not control and a road he couldn't ride at high speed.

Julia Dawson killed her parents... or so she believes. Since then, she's spent every day trying to outrun her guilt. But after five years, it was finally time to make amends. This meant reconciling with her ex-fiancé. Nick Pierce was left by his ex, with a daughter he never knew existed. For years, he has worked to become a good father and an even better man. He vowed never to make the same mistake again. He even thought things were different with his current girlfriend. But moving on was easier said than done. As old feelings resurface and buried truths come to light, the past threatens to undo everything they worked to rebuild. Because getting what they've always wanted comes at a cost. ✦ ✦ ✦ Previously titled Everything I Wanted. This story is a rewritten and revised version featuring updated plotlines, scenes, and character development. ───────────୨ৎ─────────── Copyright © 2025 Ja'Mae Draper. All Rights Reserved. The moral right of the author has been asserted. All rights reserved. This story cannot be used as a whole or part without the author's written consent.

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