She was never meant to be his bride. Yet fate exchanged her heart for his fury. When Elara Cross is forced to marry Adrian Vale, the man once promised to her late sister, she becomes nothing more than an exchange bride-a substitute pawn in a business deal sealed with tragedy. To Adrian, she is a ghost wearing the face of the woman he loved. To her family, she is disposable, an illegitimate daughter raised in cruelty and handed over like property. But Elara's quiet endurance unsettles Adrian more than defiance ever could. Behind her hollow eyes and malnourished frame lies a survivor who has known only pain, and Adrian's vow to make her life hell begins to fracture under the weight of her scars. As the secrets of their pasts unravel-and as the ghost of Adrian's lost love lingers between them-hatred twists into obsession, cruelty into protection, and an unwanted marriage into something neither of them expected: a story written not by fate, but by choice.

When desperation leaves no choice, survival comes at a price. Yvezrocher Montesclaros only wanted a simple job - not to be entangled with Clifford Ashton Echeverri, the ruthless CEO she worked for. She had always admired him from afar - Clifford Ashton Echeverri, the enigmatic CEO whose face graced every magazine she adored. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine meeting him in person... let alone working for him. But when tragedy strikes and debts threaten her mother's survival, Yvezrocher faces an impossible choice. Ashton offers her a shocking deal: become his contract mistress, and in return, her mother's medical care, a home, and financial security will all be provided. Torn between admiration, desire, and humiliation, Yvezrocher signs the contract. What begins as a calculated arrangement soon becomes a dangerous dance of passion and power, where hearts are at stake and love is the highest price of all.

He married her. He loved someone else. She loved only him. Seven years of marriage. One child. Zero confessions. When the woman he once loved returns, everything Suhani tried to bury threatens to resurface. The truth. The heartbreak. The night that changed everything. But sometimes, love doesn't come with fireworks. Sometimes, it waits in silence-until the moment you finally look back. We hit ✨ #1 India #1 angstwithhappyending #1 trending #1 arrangedmarriage #1 secondchances #1 adorable #1 emotionalromance #1 marriage-of-convenience #1 loveaftermarriage #1 unrequited love #1 trianglelove #1 exgf #1 hidden love #1 heartbreaking #2 slowburnromance #2 grovel #2 familysecrets #2 slowburn #2 marriagedrama #2 desi #3 lovetriangle #3 other woman #4 womensfiction #5 pregnancy #6 adorable #7 Wattpad #7 womanpower #8 forcedmarriage #9 selfdiscovery © Kiara Gilbert. All rights reserved. This work is protected under DMCA and international copyright law. Do not copy, repost, translate, or adapt any part of this story without explicit written permission. Unauthorized use will result in immediate DMCA takedown notices, reporting, and, if necessary, legal action. I appreciate every genuine reader, please respect the time, effort, and creativity that went into this work.a-

--- 🌟 The Contract Marriage By [Ella da baby] > A job interview. A contract. A prison sentence. Or a marriage to a stranger. All Hailey Grey wanted was a normal job to escape her toxic life. What she got was Travis Hawks-billionaire CEO, heartless perfectionist, and the last man she ever imagined marrying. When she's falsely accused during her interview, Travis gives her two impossible choices: Prison... or marriage. Forced to marry him and work as his assistant, Hailey steps into a cold, powerful world that threatens to swallow her. Her cousin Ria, jealous and cruel, tries to ruin her from the shadows-but Hailey is no longer the girl who can be pushed around. Travis and Hailey are total opposites, locked in an awkward arrangement filled with silence, tension, and unexpected sparks. As Travis begins to fall for her, Hailey is faced with a war inside her heart. Because the only thing more dangerous than falling for your husband... is falling when you swore you never would.

Two powerful families. One impossible engagement. Aveline Deveraux has spent her life mastering elegance, control, and keeping her heart locked tight-especially around Zayden Valente, the arrogant heir who's been her rival since childhood. But when a deal forces them into an arranged future neither of them wants, old sparks ignite in ways neither expected. In a world of silk lies and sharp truths, enemies can burn brighter than lovers.

A Billionaire Bakery Romance Anastasia Blake thought rock bottom was walking into her apartment and finding her fiancé screwing his assistant in their bed - in her robe, no less. One month later, she burned it all down and rose from the ashes with a rolling pin in one hand and zero patience for men in the other. Welcome to Ana's Bakehouse, Pleasantville's sweetest rebellion. She's got no family left, no regrets, and no interest in love. Her ex won't stop texting, her cupcakes sell out daily, and her best friend Lucy is the definition of unhinged. Life's good. Stable. Dry as hell. Then Camden Smith walks in. Billionaire real estate mogul. Obsessed with black coffee. Quiet, dangerous, and exuding the kind of dominance that makes Anastasia's mouth dry and thighs ache. He wants to buy the lot next door. And, clearly, her. What starts with caffeine, chaos, and a voice note that definitely wasn't meant for him, turns into something else entirely - a searing, emotional Dom/sub romance that neither of them expected... and neither can stop. Camden doesn't just want Ana in his bed - he wants to worship her. Break her walls. Build her back.

Dark. Possessive. Enchanting. She never believed fate could be this cruel. One day she was just an ordinary woman - independent, bright, and unafraid to speak her mind - and the next, she was bound by the silent command of a man who ruled not only a kingdom, but every heartbeat that dared to defy him. He was a King feared by many - arrogant, ruthless, and dangerously calm. His silence carried more power than any threat, and his gaze was enough to make the strongest men kneel. No one questioned him. No one dared to say no. Until she did. Their marriage wasn't born from love, but from power - a deal wrapped in deceit and sealed by force. She was meant to be his ornament, his queen in name only. But something inside her refused to bend completely. And that defiance, that flicker of fire in her eyes, became the one thing he couldn't control. He told her love was weakness. Yet every time she looked away, his possessiveness deepened. Every time she cried, his anger turned to obsession. He could destroy empires, but not the storm she brought into his heart. Trapped between duty and desire, she learns that every chain he places around her is not just to bind - but to protect. The palace walls whisper secrets, his touch hides unspoken fears, and every night she wonders: is she his prisoner, or his queen? A mysterious, darkly romantic tale of power, betrayal, and a love that blurs the line between dominance and devotion. Because when the King falls for his captive, the kingdom itself trembles. 👑

Ananya, a gifted journalist, never expected her past to return with such force. Years after silently loving Arjun- the charming basketball player from her college- she is sent undercover to profile him, now an international star living by the Croatian coast. Posing as a nanny to his children, she steps into his guarded world, torn between duty and the ache of old feelings. As days slip into laughter, late-night dances, and seaside family moments, Ananya unravels Arjun's hidden struggles: a broken marriage, a son left behind, a niece he raises as his own. Just as love begins to heal them both, secrets collide- her hidden identity, his estranged wife's return, and the crushing weight of public scrutiny. What follows is heartbreak, redemption, and a love tested against waves of betrayal and insecurity. Ultimately, Ananya and Arjun must decide if they are brave enough to embrace the tide that almost swept them apart.

Ananya lies trembling in bed, haunted by the fear of facing Devansh Shaurya-the ruthless man she betrayed. His cold, furious gaze from earlier that night replays in her mind as she awaits his punishment. When he enters the room, his silent presence and familiar touch ignite both fear and forbidden desire in her. Despite hating him for stealing her freedom and dragging her into his dark world, her body still responds to him. As she confronts him with whispered hatred, she knows he will make her pay-for defying him, for her father's sins, and for the ultimate betrayal: being caught with another man. The devil always collects his dues. (18+)

*HE BOUGHT ME FOR ONE NIGHT... NOW HE OWNS MY HEART 💔👑* *What would you do if your one-night stand turned out to be a BILLIONAIRE... and the father of your baby?* --- "What is that?" "Your future." He opened the box, revealing a diamond that caught the light and threw it back in brilliant, cold sparks. "We're getting married." "We're what?" Star's voice cracked. "Are you insane?" "I'm practical. You're pregnant with my child. In my world, that means marriage." "In my world, that means two people who barely know each other shouldn't make life-altering decisions based on one night." "Your world is over." The words were delivered with such calm finality that Star felt the floor shift beneath her feet. "The moment you got pregnant, you entered mine. And in my world, I protect what's mine." "I'm not yours." "The baby is." He picked up a thick document from his desk. "Marriage contract. Very generous terms. You'll have everything you need, house, security, unlimited credit. The child will bear my name and receive my protection." Star stared at the contract, the words blurring as tears she refused to shed burned her eyes. "And what do you get?" "A wife who understands her place. A child raised properly. No custody battles, no media circuses, no complications." "And love?" Something in his expression hardened even further. "Love is a luxury neither of us can afford. This is about security, stability, and giving our child the best possible life. _________________ MOST IMPRESSIVE RANKINGS #1 in Steamy 10/11/25 #1 in Emotion 19/10/25 #1 in Triangle 11/11/25 #1 in Contract 06/10/25 #2 in Pregnancy 2/10/25 #1 in Mafia. 10/01/26 READ TO FIND OUT! 💕 New chapters every week! Don't forget to vote and comment! 🌟♥️