Meet Ashley Hayes, the 24-year-old girl who was frowned upon by everyone because she was an orphan. The girl who worked two jobs so she could support herself. The girl whose heart constantly gets crushed. The girl who fell insanely in love with a Billionaire. Meet Brandon Hawthorne, the 26-year-old billionaire and golden boy that everyone admires. The charming boy. He's assumed to be arrogant and rude. The C.E.O of Hawthorne Technology. When their lives clash at a surprising event that Ashely's best friend, Melanie Lanser, had dragged her too - The unexpected happens. They fall in love. ××× "Ashley let me explain!" He begged. "Get out!" I screamed. "Please-" He began. "Get the hell out!" I yelled gritting my teeth. "You get out! It is my apartment!" He yelled back. "Fine. I'll get out!" I yelled. ××× However, not all that glistens and shimmers is gold. Usually when one assumes things are too good to be true... they are! With many obstacles standing in their way, is their love too strong and real to break? Or will they both go their separate ways? ©️pearl_love_27

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

"James McGregor, CEO of McGregor industries, has passed away yesterday evening after a long battle with cancer. James McGregor, aged 63, was one of the-" Elizabeth shut the TV off, she couldn't bear to listen to this... She had been there when it happened, she did not need it to be repeated. Elizabeth Waverton had been Mr. McGregor's personal assistant for the last three years. During that time the two of them had gotten close. They became friends, as he was as a father to her. Ms. Waverton was seen by many as one of the best personal assistants that there was. Most didn't last long at the McGregor's, but Ms. Waverton did. She was known for making anything possible, having connections all over town and anywhere you can imagine. But now that her former boss and friend is dead the company will be taken over by James McGregor jr. the son of her boss. Elizabeth had never quite taken a liking to this man, but he however has taken an interest in her...