"The Billionaire's Contracted Bride" follows the story of Alexandra Parker, a dedicated secretary in bustling New York City, who catches the eye of Joshua Sterling, the heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire. Unbeknownst to Alexandra, Joshua conceals his desires behind a tough exterior. When Joshua's father introduces a clause mandating marriage for Joshua to assume control of the company, he proposes a convenient marriage to Alexandra. As they navigate this unorthodox arrangement, both face challenges that force them to confront their fears and truths. Over the year, they undergo self-discovery, learning to trust and finding unexpected love. However, their world is shaken by revelations and external threats. Now, they must fight for both their love and the company. "The Billionaire's Contracted Bride" is a tale of love, ambition, and self-discovery, challenging societal norms and urging them to choose between expected lives and unexpected love.

Luca Grey, the star football player of Grey College in Glencoe, was running late for practice one day when he stumbled upon Nora Dawson, one of his classmates, sitting under a tree engrossed in a book. Nora was the type of girl who preferred the quiet company of books to the loud chatter of her peers, and Luca was the jock known for his good looks, athletic prowess, and confidence on and off the field. As Luca ran past Nora, something caught his attention, and he couldn't take his eyes off her. He stumbled over a rock and lost his balance, causing his football to hit Nora square in the face. Mortified, Luca rushed over to her, apologizing profusely and checking if she was okay. Nora was dazed, but as they locked eyes, something shifted between them. Over the next few weeks, Luca and Nora continued to cross paths at Grey College, and Nora's best friend and roommate, Lily, encouraged her to give Luca a chance. However, Nora was hesitant, thinking that he was just another arrogant jock who couldn't care less about her nerdy interests. Luca, on the other hand, was intrigued by Nora and started to attend some of her lectures just to see her in action. He was more than just a footballer, and he wanted her to see that. Despite Luca's efforts to show Nora that he was more than just his athletic achievements, he had a hard time convincing her that he wasn't just a player. Nora, on the other hand, was guarded and had been hurt before, so she didn't want to risk getting hurt again. Unbeknownst to them, their meeting was no accident. Fate had brought them together for a reason, and their journey was just beginning. Whether it would be a match made in heaven or hell was unclear.

Rydell is trying to get by. Suffering from panic attacks takes a tole on her life, but she's getting through it as best she can. She's a computer science major at Daxton U, and is about to be the co-creator of a video game to help kids with behavioral disabilities. She is busy, determined, and there's no time for distraction. Scott is loved by everyone, except maybe his parents. Captain of Daxton U's hockey team, and a shoe-in for the big leagues, he knows exactly what he wants, and he won't let anything get in the way of that. So when he fails Spanish and is facing the possibility of being a seat warmer for the season, he finds a solution- Rydell Rivens. trigger warnings: mentions of sexual abuse, and anxiety

[Chen Ju Fen] The chrysanthemum fragrant blooms at dawn. At the age of 22, she died by the hands of her so-called husband and at the feet of her 'sworn' sister. Dying regretfully for wasting her life on a man who had thrown her away so easily like an used tissue, she opens her eyes to the familiar sight of her bedroom at the age of 16; it was exactly one year before she married him. Now she makes a choice: follow with the original story or take another route. NOT A TRANSLATION: this is my own humble story. All rights reserved. Do not plagiarize. Cover picture belongs to me while other photos used throughout the chapters do not, and I don't claim them. They belong to their rightful owners. Viewer's discretion is advised. Story contains usage of strong language, violence, and heavy sexual contents. Read at your own risk! Highest Rankings reached: #1 Novel #1 Revenge #1 Short story #1 Mature