Book Two of Among The Ashes:Midterm Lies

"I can't marry you, Sir. This is not the way I want to be tied down into married life." She whispers, her voice trembling under the weight of her own breaking world. Her eyes are swollen with tears, her soul frayed at the edges. "But I don't think you have any other option left rather than accepting the contract. So, just agree with my decision or believe me, you won't like the consequences." He replies coldly, every word cutting deeper than the last. There is no remorse in his voice. No softness in his eyes. Just control. Just a warning. . . . He is not just her professor. He is a feared business mogul as well, known for his ruthless decisions and lack of mercy. She is a single mother, desperately trying to protect her son and survive the past she thought she had buried long ago. But when he uncovers her deepest, most dangerous secret, one that could destroy her life in a heartbeat: he doesn't give her the chance to explain. He gives her a choice: marry him under the terms of a cold, emotionless contract... or watch her world collapse. Bound by fear. Tied by power. A marriage that was never meant to be anything more than a deal. But what happens when a lifeless contract begins to stir emotions neither of them asked for? When buried scars surface... And when the lines between right and wrong blur inside the walls of a forced relationship? This is not a story of love at first sight. This is a story of control, consequences, and finding strength in the very place she was meant to break.

She had a sick child. He had a broken soul. Y/n walked into Jeon Jungkook's office with nothing but desperation in her eyes and a deal he couldn't refuse. Her daughter's life depended on money she didn't have. His billion-dollar inheritance depended on a wife he didn't want. So they signed. A contract. A timeline. And a promise to never ask for more than what was written in ink. But neither of them read the fine print on fate. He was a man built from scars - rich, ruthless, and emotionally numb. She was a woman on the edge - guarded, fierce, and done with love. They thought the past wouldn't follow them into this marriage. They were wrong. Because beneath the cold glares and slammed doors, something simmered. A touch too long. A glance too sharp. A kiss that never should've happened. He told her not to fall. She swore she wouldn't. But when secrets rise, and their ghosts start knocking... How do you survive a marriage built on lies - especially when your heart starts to crave the very man you promised to never love. WARNING! This book contains misunderstandings, complicated emotions, flawed characters, messy decisions and mature content. If you're not comfortable with that, stop right here.

Kriti Dutta She have everything that a person needs but not her father love and also not her voice. She is a flawless beauty, a perfect name for her is beauty princess. Aarush Singhania He is a totally a rude, arrogant , from money to a luxury life he have everything, he can do anything. Reyansh Raijada, A business tycoon and A mafia, a cruel and a merciless, nobody can get mercy in his empire if somebody betray him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ''You are nothing, just a useless person. Such a headache you are, I regret marrying you.'' He yelled at my face. what was my fault, is it my fault that I'm mute, I can't speak but unless I can do everything why is this happening with me every time. ''Now why are you standing, get lost from my sight and never show your face to me.'' he said while I just stand there shockingly. Where will I go? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ''I don't care whether you can speak or not, your presence is enough for me to feel love.'' he said while sliding his hand on my waist and dragged me closely to himself. I did some action ''I will never leave you.'' he said while joining both are foreheads. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To get to know your answer Join the journey of ARUSH SINGHANIA, KRITI DUTTA AND REYANSH RAIJADA Rankings ✨❣️ #7 in loveless (03-06-2022) no

Moon and her stars , just a siblings story .

"See a future with him, pretend to move on... but when it's time to become a bride, it'll be for me. You can hate me all you want, but my name will be in your fate." The monitor backstage buzzed with Swaraj Malhotra's voice, slick with self-satisfaction. "Dhananjay Singhania ke paas na toh bahu hai, na hi bahumat." I almost pitied them. Almost. "Sir?" my aide whispered. "We're live in two." I smiled, not the charming kind they use for posters, the other one . the kind that didn't reach my eyes. The kind that meant someone was about to regret underestimating me. The one that makes my team nervous. Because they know when I smile like that, it means I'm about to ruin someone's perfectly planned day. I walked up to the stage, every step measured. The anthem played. Composure is a crown, and I wear mine well. The Chief Justice handed me the Constitution, his expression solemn. "Repeat after me." as he gestured me forward, the Constitution opened before him. I raised my right hand. "Main Dhananjay Singhania..." My voice echoed back through the hall, too calm, too rehearsed. I could already imagine Swaraj watching this on his fancy LED, smug and proud of his own line. "Main Dhananjay Singhania, shapat leta hoon ki main apne pad ke kartavya..." The words droned on, heavy and holy. Every syllable was a performance loyalty, integrity, service. Funny. Everyone in this room had sold those words long ago. And then I saw her. Front row. White saree. Minimal makeup. Hair tied loose. Sitting right in front , her father's daughter, my rival's pride. I forgot the cameras. The promises. The Politics. "Bahumat toh mil gayi..." I said into the microphone, pausing deliberately. The Chief Justice froze. The crowd murmured. My security chief mouthed something that looked suspiciously like "sir please don't-" Too late. "Ab bas bahu ki kami thi." In one sentence, I did two things - proposed to my rival's daughter and declared a war.

Jung Hoseok, J-hope, Hobi, the sunshine of BTS. the once energetic ray of sun's world come crashing down when he hears those few words that breaks his heart. The other members don't even realise what's happened until he is a hollow version of his former self. a ff in which Hobi may over hear something incorrectly and spirals into a dark place

𝓕𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓵 𝓞𝓫𝓼𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼: 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 #1 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆~ '•°•𝑴𝒓. 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 × 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍•°•' [𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓.✨] This story revolves around a man who has lost his faith in love and harbors a deep-seated hatred for women. He married a girl forcefully who ran away from her house, only to become trapped in an unwanted union. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 A living nightmare to the world, Manik is a strikingly handsome and cold-hearted man, exuding a ruthless demeanor in the business realm. His personality is so unforgettable that you can't help but look his way with admiration and lust, as he wears his power like a badge of honor, often belittling others to elevate himself. A self-made billionaire, he despises the concept of love and harbors a profound resentment towards women, particularly his mother. °"I don't know what life was before you, but now I know-- it's you."° 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒. Nandini is a mystery, much like her name. She is a charming and beautiful woman with a delightful aura, viewing the world through her unique lens. An angel to the innocent and needy, yet a devil to those who deserve it, she is a general surgeon and a social butterfly. Talkative, clumsy, moody, and full of mischief, her sole ambition is to pursue further studies in London. She harbors a disdain for men and has run away from home in search of peace. °"I never thought I would see my world in someone, but in you, I see my universe."° Both are bound together in the sacred union of MARRIAGE. Will they find solace in one another? Can they learn to love despite their differences, or will they become adversaries? Join their journey ~

In a world ruled by power and shadows, can purity find a place and a way to heal a broken heart? Ishita Rai is a powerful businesswoman by day and the ruthless Mafia Queen in the shadows. Feared and respected, she rules an empire built on secrets while carrying the scars of her past. No one has dared to break her icy exterior until a certain chef stumbles into her life. Ayaan Mehra is a pure-hearted, hardworking man trying to build a better future for himself and his little sister, Aanya. When he lands a job in Ishita's mansion, he only sees her as a distant, stoic employer. But his quiet presence and gentle nature begin to thaw her cold heart. He sees her only as a kind-hearted businesswoman, never suspecting the dangerous world she controls from the shadows. As their paths intertwine, Ishita finds herself drawn to Ayaan's innocence, while he begins to glimpse the warmth hidden beneath her ruthless façade. But when her secrets surface, will Ayaan's trust in her survive the revelation? ♡ His eyes... There was something about the way they looked at me soft, warm, as if they were seeing through the layers I'd carefully built around myself. ♡ Her eyes... They were the first thing I noticed when I turned around. Deep and luminous, they seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words. In the soft glow of the Diwali lights, they sparkled like tiny diyas scattered around the room but brighter, much brighter. They didn't just draw me in; they stopped time. "Tum flirt bhi karte ho?" "Ha....sirf apni pasandida aurat se..." > "Ishita, it was all in the past, it's okay." "IT'S NOT OKAY..! They dared to hurt what's mine and now... they will regret it. I'll make them understand the price of their actions and by the time I'm done, they won't even remember who they once were." When love meets power, when innocence collides with darkness will they find a way to stand together, or will the shadows tear them apart?