Driven Women - X.A.J. Moret-Bailly - Wattpad

Driven Women

Reads 52
Votes 1
Parts 2
Time 1h 25m

Reads 52
Votes 1
Parts 2
Time 1h 25m

Scandalous? Maybe they are. Ambitious? Certainly. Fun? Absolutely. 
This book is not for the faint of heart: its heroines are true feminists, free-spirited, forward-thinking, modern women who aren’t afraid to go against social and moral conventions to get what they want. 

When a lion-headed logo starts finding its way in Xavière, Galatea and Lena’s lives, it marks the beginning of a journey through which the three friends will discover what the notion of accomplishment truly means to each of them. 

Xavière works in venture capital in Silicon Valley, but her passion is endurance horse riding -a passion she has more and more difficulty combining with her professional and family obligations. When she meets Ashish, a young and extremely successful African businessman, she starts seriously questioning those obligations. 

Galatea fights hard to climb to the highest level in the French nuclear industry. An unrepentant seductress exclusively attracted to men of power, she discovers that she can't count on any of them when a strategic deal with Korea, her big chance to finally shine, mysteriously fails. 

Lena lives in Stockholm and is in search of a man of high status, with whom to have a baby and lead a fancy life -but is it really what she wants? Adopted from Korea as a baby, her only birth souvenir is a medallion with a lion head, around which much speculation will revolve as a sequence of events suggests that this medallion is nothing trivial –and neither are her origins. 

Indeed, that Ashish's company logo is a lion head, might only be a coincidence. And that Galatea's deal went awry when she mentioned that same lion-headed logo, might also only be a coincidence. Then again, it might not be.All Rights Reserved

Table of contents

2 parts

Sign up to add Driven Women to your library and receive updates

or

#242multicultural

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Twins share (Soulmates Au Ot8 Skz X Female And Male Oc) by ColorMonkeyGirl

In a world where finding your soulmate is a mission, but it's so hard, you get two hints. One a soulmark that all your soulmates share and their initials, the initials is placed at the body part they like the most. what happens when you share soulmates with your twin. and that's not all there are 8 of them!? how in the world are you gonna find them?! Alice and Alexander are twins and have a hard past that makes it hard for them to accept their soulmates. They were born in Norway and are half Russian. But later on moved to Korea after rejection, pain and death. Alice is a producer with a hearing problem and uses a hearing aid at one ear. Alexander is a tec company boss along with his friend, he is a free time dancer. When he was young his sister lost her hearing so he built a pair of headphones she could use that were modified to her hearing problem, after that he decided he wanted to make his own company that makes music equipment. IMPORTANT !the cover was not made by me, I simply found it at Pinterest! Credit to the artist. The story is my original so I hope no one takes it without my permission, inspo is allowed😋 English is not my first language so I'm sorry for spelling errors. This is also my first book so gladly tell me if there is something's I should think about when I write in this and future books. ENJOY

I Think Mr.Celebrity Loves Me {Completed} by 14SarahSha95

"You lied to me. I trusted you" I said while tears rolling down my cheeks. "You masked yourself as another person, to get close to me" I added "I did this not to lose you. I know I don't even have a chance if I revealed that I was a celebrity" he said "I may lie but only you know the true me" he said while a tear rolled down his face and the rest of the boys are staring at us not knowing what to do. "Sarah, Listen to me nothing gonna change I promise" he said while trying to reach my face "Life of a Celebrity and a Non-Celebrity can never be normal" I shouted at him **** Sarah is a simple girl on a monthly wage salary that's what everyone thinks but she is a woman full of secrets. she is so kind, energetic, funny who wished to reach her goals while working hard. But one incident changed her life forcing her wishes into the room of darkness, crushing her beautiful world because of a celebrity. Since then she ran 1000 km away from the celebrities. **** Whereas Justin on the other side was very ambitious, furious, and very talented who produces, composes, and sings along with his 4 brothers. Justin and his brothers worked so hard to achieve this position, they changed from zero to legends. They were so rich, handsome, famous right now that every girl wants them in their life. When they are together they are the best examples of crackheads. **** What will happen when Sarah who hates celebrities crosses paths with these Five celebrities from korea. Will she be able to move on in life by accepting her past? What changes in these brothers' lives after the entry of this woman? What challenges Sarah has to face by suddenly coming into the spotlight? Will she be able to cope up with it? Will she be able to reach the high expectations of the fans? Will fans accept Sarah? What happens when Sarah gets involved in the ugly world of media vs fans? Whom will Justin choose, his fans or his love of his life? To know the Journey of Sarah and Justin. Quickly Start reading the book

Outloved by myloveforwords

**Part of Preloved Series- Can be read as a stand-alone** You don't have to read Preloved or Beloved in order to read this book. You can read this story on its own but my personal advice would be to read Preloved and Beloved first if you haven't already, but it's completely up to you guys! ---------------------------------------------------------- Love. A four letter word that holds so much feelings and promises. A word that puts all your emotions into one syllable and when we say it to that special someone, this word becomes the biggest truth of our life. With this word we share our life with someone else, someone we trust, someone we can't imagine our life without. So join me and let's experience it together. Let's witness another tale of love which tells a beautiful, whimsical story of a girl named Haya who was not expecting to fall in love with a boy quite like Irfan when she moves to Amsterdam for 4 months internship trip. She was not moving to search for a life, she already had a great life with no drama or heartbreaks... she wasn't running from anything. She just wanted to experience life a little more. Irfan shouldn't have been there. She wasn't ready for him. But he was there waiting for her. Or perhaps it was her own fate bringing her closer to him? Whether we call it fate or destiny or plan...when two people are meant to come together...universe conspires.

Weigh Out Way-In by JASaak

There is an unexpected turn in the story that drastically changes the course of events and, in the long run, even the lives of those involved. Magpie, the first to be involved, suddenly finds himself in the world so unlike his own. Will he find his place there or will he be at least able to go back home? He seems to find his way back from this new world of giga-dimensions but something unwanted happens, and things go worse. The cultural differences, together with a challenging personality traits of another involved in the events, suck Magpie and his friends into a downward spiral. The story challenges you to see the world differently from the perspective you are perhaps too used to and narrowed by. Life can be an adventure if you don't narrow it with a bigotry that forces you to be rooted in your trenches and behind your dividing walls. This doesn't mean you have to accept others' views without standing your ground. However, to be able to share our lives in this one and only world we need to make compromises, on both sides. Are you the first brave one to set this positive trend in motion? So read on and let the foundation of the story be laid. From the end of episode 1 on, the story really picks up, finally reaching its climax at the end of episode 3 with quite a surprising finish. Your participation in solving this shared challenge of coexistence and cooperation is highly appreciated. Remember those who cooperate make more progress than those who don't! The ideal audience for my first book is actually between 12 and 16, but anybody older and interested in adventures, cultures and in getting more understanding into our multifaceted world is sure to enjoy the story. (The whole story has now been published, the only thing I'll still add is the final epilogue but the story is already available in its entirety.)

One of 10 - Nicole Lee Snsd by Zednah

One of 10 : K-pop stories of an iron butterfly. It started with me having a big dream in New Jersey. Like millions of girls, I wanted to be a pop star. But for me, it actually happened.In 2011, I'm flying a private jet from Japan where we just got a #1 album to meet the first lady of South Korea at the Blue House. We had been chosen as honorary ambassadors again.We the nation's girlgroup. So how did I get there? Well, it's written in here. Was it easy? No, Fun? Mostly. Nobody from the K-pop world has ever written an autobiography. So it is an honor, to take you behind the scenes and through my life introduce the real world of K-pop. Warning this story include real life stories of Suicide from chapter Sail on. (This is a fanfiction where the 10 member of Girls generation finally speaks her truth of her life as a K-pop star. Many things really happened but many things obviously are FICTION! lol.Thank you for reading.

Chaebol: Topaz (Book 1) by iliannabinoche

After six months of meetings, long work nights, and contract negotiations, accounts manager Topaz Lee found herself at the finish line of a much-needed break. Prepared to enjoy selective amnesia concerning her place of employment and anything associated with her job, Topaz counts the seconds until she is released from her daily grind. Relaxation and a little bit of fun are at the top of her list of things to do until she gets mixed up with those who believe themselves to be above her level. ----- Two of the wealthiest bachelors from South Korea witness their worlds flipped upside down after their chance interactions with an American woman who is considered unfit to ever become associated with the lives of South Korean elites. The brothers are the valued sons of a Chaebol. Only those in the same social and financial class have ever been considered acceptable amongst those who are considered to be royalty in their world, and royalty she is not. Will the voluptuous Nubian goddess overcome the long-standing social restrictions of the Korean Elitist system, or will she be forced to accept that a peasant is considered to be entirely unfavorable to members of a Chaebol? With a long-standing practice of the wealthy separating themselves from the lower class, it is no wonder they might see Topaz as someone to be shunned from mixing within their ranks; especially since she is BLACK. Find out what happens when Jae-Hyun Choi and Jin-Jae Choi experience the roller coaster ride associated with catching the attention of an imperial precious gem named TOPAZ. #COMPLETED ⛔️TRIGGER WARNING: This story is MATURE. There are explicit depictions of sexual acts written within the context of this story. If this is offensive or triggering for you, please do not read this story. Thanks.⛔️ *AMAZON PUBLISHED BOOKS ARE EDITED TO REFLECT CHANGES NOT AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD* ****EXPLICIT SEX SCENES- 18+****

The Rising Star - Alexia Putellas by steffi209

Eleanore Queen is the upcoming rising star for both her club and national team. Recruted by the Arsenal Academy at an age of 12, she made her debut for the senior team just a few years later at 15 together with her best friend Leah Williamson. Outstanding performances earned her her first call up for the national team right before the Olympics but was left off the roster because she was deemed to young. This time going in to the World Cup in France Jill isn't going to make the same mistake. While she tries to manage her life as a professional football player, she also has to deal with all the troubles in her day to day life that come with being a 19 year old. How will she handle the pressure with the upcoming World Cup? How will she handle the heartbreak and suffering that comes with opening up? When that one true love comes around will she be brave enough to open up again? Read the story of The Rising Star and follow along on Eleanore's journey. It won't start out as your typical love story but more as the story about her life with multiple love interests and heartbreak but eventually she will find the one she was looking for all along. I hope you all stick around long enough to find out. of there is anything you like to see or anything let me know. Little side note, It takes awhile before Alexia enters the story but don't worry she will. Enjoy! 🤞✌️

~Reality~ by Changing-the-World

Ava only ever kept two big secrets from her parents. One, was that she played soccer, and the second was.. well... she was an online singing sensation. No one knew about the second one actually. No one but her guy best friend. Ever since she was young, she'd been facing the societal expectations and pressures of society. What happens when she sets out to challenge this. will she succeed, or will she be yet another victim? ------ 'Of course Dad'll agree with mom. Both of them don't like me playing soccer. Apparently, it's too rowdy for a girl like me to play soccer and quote " A pretty girl like you should focus on being polite and respectful." Yeah right, as if that's going to stop me.' ------ Sing anonymously? I ask. 'Yup.' He replies. ------ Currently I am only left with writing the epilogue which will be up in a while. Thank you for bearing with my sleep deprived self. Hope you enjoy reading<3 : I wrote this a long time ago, I realize it's cringey and cliché so read at your own risk :

Southern Charm by anj6232

Jessie White stands out from the crowd. As a Southern woman, she defies the typical expectations for a twenty-four-year-old. While others her age might be in college or embarking on new careers, Jessie's upbringing on a ranch alongside four brothers equipped her with skills many would balk at. She's adept at horseback riding, calving, stall cleaning, and more. Fiercely independent, Jessie refuses to rely on any man, a resolve hardened after heartbreak at the hands of Max Lane, a rancher's son, two years prior. Jessie has resolved to take up bull riding, a skill that appears to be a family legacy. Her lifelong dream has been to ride a bull before an audience, but now, her ambition has shifted to rescuing the White Family Ranch after a substantial portion of their funds vanished and debts began accumulating. Max Lane's family is eager to buy the White Family Ranch, but Jessie refuses to let him take away the one thing that sustains her. Being a beauty bartender owner and a female bull rider makes things challenging. Everyone says she can't do it because she's a woman, but Jessie is determined to prove them all wrong. Initially skeptical, Trace Black doesn't recognize her potential until he witnesses her mount a bull for the first time. Although he may appear arrogant externally, that pales in comparison to his internal complexity. Trace and Jessie are initially oblivious to their chemistry, though it's evident to everyone around them. As Jessie gathers the courage to express her feelings to Trace, the things she dreads occur. However, it doesn't make matters worse; it alters everything profoundly. *WARNING* Book contains language, child loss, trauma, etc. Thank you for choosing my story! If you enjoyed it, please follow, comment, vote, add to your reading list, and share it with your friends. Check out my other stories! I appreciate you! :)

You may also like

Slide 1 of 9

Twins share (Soulmates Au Ot8 Skz X Female And Male Oc) cover

I Think Mr.Celebrity Loves Me {Completed} cover

Weigh Out Way-In cover

One of 10 - Nicole Lee Snsd cover

Chaebol: Topaz (Book 1) cover

The Rising Star - Alexia Putellas cover

~Reality~ cover

Southern Charm cover

Twins share (Soulmates Au Ot8 Skz X Female And Male Oc)

In a world where finding your soulmate is a mission, but it's so hard, you get two hints. One a soulmark that all your soulmates share and their initials, the initials is placed at the body part they like the most. what happens when you share soulmates with your twin. and that's not all there are 8 of them!? how in the world are you gonna find them?! Alice and Alexander are twins and have a hard past that makes it hard for them to accept their soulmates. They were born in Norway and are half Russian. But later on moved to Korea after rejection, pain and death. Alice is a producer with a hearing problem and uses a hearing aid at one ear. Alexander is a tec company boss along with his friend, he is a free time dancer. When he was young his sister lost her hearing so he built a pair of headphones she could use that were modified to her hearing problem, after that he decided he wanted to make his own company that makes music equipment. IMPORTANT !the cover was not made by me, I simply found it at Pinterest! Credit to the artist. The story is my original so I hope no one takes it without my permission, inspo is allowed😋 English is not my first language so I'm sorry for spelling errors. This is also my first book so gladly tell me if there is something's I should think about when I write in this and future books. ENJOY