"Marriage to an Affluent Abuser: A Woman's Vow" is a gripping tale of revenge, set against the backdrop of a forced marriage and a shattered family business. Astrid, a resilient woman, is married to a troublesome man chosen by her parents to salvage their family's fortune. Unfortunately, her husband's erratic behaviour leads to constant physical and psychological abuse.
Despite enduring relentless mistreatment, Astrid remains unwavering in her commitment to protect her family's legacy. She refuses to be broken by her spouse, becoming a silent martyr. However, as the abuse becomes unbearable, Astrid secretly immerses herself in martial arts, gradually mastering the discipline.
Whenever her husband is away on business trips, Astrid escapes her confines to participate in underground martial arts contests. She vows to rise above her circumstances.
Tragically, a mass shooting results in the deaths of Astrid's entire family, compelling her to flee her imprisonment. Her journey turns into a quest for retribution as she develops from a helpless victim into a powerful opponent. In the face of hardship, love, and treachery, "Marriage to an Affluent Abuser: A Woman's Vow" depicts her tenacious quest for justice and retribution.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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