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The Ascent Between

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Parts 83
Time 9h 32m

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Kiara Steele, a twenty-four-year-old girl, never dreamed her wedding would be sealed with silence instead of love. At twenty-four, she finds herself married to Samuel Stone, an aloof billionaire CEO, eighteen years her senior, a widower with no children, only to save her father's collapsing company. Their union is nothing more than a contract: no touch, no feelings, no expectations.

But living under the same roof with a man carved from ice proves far more complicated than Kiara imagined. Samuel keeps his distance, haunted by the loss of his late wife, while Kiara struggles against the loneliness of a loveless home. For six months, they live as strangers bound by vows neither of them wanted. 

Until one unexpected night breaks every rule.

In a story of sacrifice, secrets, and the forbidden emotions, Kiara and Samuel must decide: Will their marriage remain platonic or will fate turn it into something dangerously real?






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Before you begin The Ascent Between, I would like to share a short disclaimer.  I have made this story up out of my own imagination. The similarity to real people, real events, and other writings of literature must be coincidental. Chances are that you try to notice a connection between them, but I would like to assure you that it is accidental. The plot, characters, and scenes are my original works.

I'm requesting the readers to appreciate the effort and imagination invested in my work. Any form of copying, reproduction, or stealing of anything in this story is at all costs forbidden. Plagiarism not only antagonises the author but also undercuts the entire storytelling community. 

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YOU NEVER EXPECT by joy_bliry

"I'm the most eligible bachelor of America I'm a billionaire and you're rejecting me" "YES" "Tell me what you want I'll give you anything" " Anything?" "Yes" "I want money" I want money. These words hurt me so much. She's also like others just behind money. Golddigger. Why had I thought that she is different ? But why do I care? I only want this marriage for 18 months. AGE:24 An arrogant possessive billionaire married a girl for his family house. As the house is the last thing of his family. He has lost his parents when he was just 6 His bad past is the cause of his cold behavior. AGE:18 A middle class girl came abroad far from her family to study on scholarship. She had to agree to him because of her need of money for her mother's surgery. She is intelligent, caring, responsible but at the same time childish and clumsy also. She can bright anyone's day. A ray of light in his dark life. Will he be ever able to understand her? Or it'll be too late to regret? He don't like when someone talk back to him but she does He hurt her but she cared for him Will he realize his mistake or his past will ruin their life? Story which will make you happy sad laugh and cry at same time There's more to explore inside it. Read and find out Because what'll happen YOU NEVER EXPECT

𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐪 by Author_Myli

❝What happens when two complete strangers are forced into a marriage neither saw coming?❞ 𝐀𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐡𝐠𝐚𝐥 never had anything work in her favor. All she ever wanted was a family of her own-someone to belong to, someone to cherish her. Just when she thought peace was within reach, life threw her into yet another storm. This time, it came wrapped in wedding vows. When her cousin ran away on the day of the wedding, Amulya was pushed forward as the replacement bride-a desperate cover-up for the family's honor. No one asked if she wanted this. No one cared. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 had everything-money, power, a name people respected... or feared. But he still felt hollow, like something essential was missing. A void he couldn't name. Until he saw her. Standing alone in a bridal lehenga, being accused of betrayal, while her relatives played the victims with practiced lies. And then came that voice-manipulative, dripping with guilt: "Aise mat kijiye... kya hoga is bachi ka? Ab kaun karega isse shaadi?" He knew the tears were fake. But her silence was real. Her fear? Even more so. And before logic could catch up with impulse, his voice rang out across the chaotic venue: "Main karunga." A marriage neither of them wanted. A connection neither of them expected. A truth that could shatter everything. ❝He fell first. He fell harder. But will she ever fall at all?❞ Tropes Marriage of Convenience Forced Marriage Car Racer x Secretary Green Forest Family Drama Strangers to Friends Twists, Secrets, and Suspense He fell first & harder .......... Read The Book to Know the whole Story 🎀

Another Man's Treasure by Mechalen

"You've become so damaged that when someone tries to give you what you deserve, you have no idea how to respond." He says taking a step closer to me. I frown. "So, it's my fault? That I'm to blame for being damaged?" "No, it's not your fault at all, but it is your fault for believing you don't deserve better. That you don't deserve to be happy." Nathan looks away from my eyes, inhaling. "Maybe the little things that you consider your weakness are actually the things that people treasure most about you. Maybe you hate that you care too much...or that you wear your heart on your sleeve. But seriously, some people think that's the best damn thing about you. We all have different little things that make up who we are, we don't need to change those things, but we can choose who we share them with." "What are you saying?" Now so close to me, he places his palm on my cheek, and whispers. "You're treasure, Madison...I hope you realize that." ________ Nathan Lane a Billionaire heartthrob who has everything in his life. Money, fame and power. Except he keeps some secrets of his own. This persona he puts on for the world to see is not what he truly wants. But all of that changes when he meets the lovely Madison Monroe. Madison Monroe has always been too soft for her own good, but life takes a drastic turn when unexpected things happens to her. Now she has to pick herself up from the ashes, but she doesn't believe she deserves forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do, until she meets Nathan Lane in a very not so sober way. But both of them don't know that they share a similar past. The Universe played it's game and tied them together. Maybe they are destined to be together... Who knows? Read more to find out what happens in Another Man's Treasure. _________ This book contains Mature content so please be 18+. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This story is based on my imagination and is my own ideas. Thank you.

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THIS BOOK IS UNDER EDITING. THERE ARE MANY HINDI DIALOGUES WITHOUT ENGLISH TRANSLATION. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. :- I'm your DESTINY, NO ONE CAN STOP ME FROM MAKING YOU MINE. :- ah...ahhhh leave m..me ple....please, don't do t..this*crying* A girl dreamed about having a sweet and lovely partner and a dreamy wedding with the one she love but it all shattered when her parents fixed her date with their bestfriends son, the one she was bestfriend with, the one who destroyed her life, the one who took her innocence and now she fear him. She lost all the hopes and accept it thinking it as her fate. But her Life took a turn once again- is it good or bad?? He :- I married you just to save your and your family's reputation. Don't keep your hopes high. This means nothing to me. Her heart shattered once again. But........ He pulled her by her waist, breathed heavily.his eyes boring into her as he touched their foreheads and whispered,"pyaar ho gya haii hame apse, Beauty!... Jaan ban gyi hai ap hamari!!" ( I'm in love with you ms. Beauty!.... You've become my lifeline!!) His tone husky and intense as he took her soft lips in his. Tropes CEO × university student Grumpy × Sunshine Egoistic × softhearted Raped woman Replaced groom "Touch her and die" Type Past dark trauma Suspense and thrill Psycho lover Two souls, two broken hearts brought together by their destined fates. Both being unaware of their first encounter yet something Spark into them. What will happen when destiny will place them together in a marriage no one knew will happen?? I don't own any of the pictures or videos but the storyline is mine and if you find something similar then it is pure coincidence. Copying my work without my permission and you'll be reported immediately. This story is based on pure fiction. It's a Desi indian story.

•••JÚÑÔÔÑ-€-Í$H¶•••✓ by EtratEjaz1117

« Sequel of RÚẞÅRÚ - Í$H¶ » «Stand Alone Book» ~ ZÁ¥¥ÁÑ ~ "The world is all about give and take, Create your OWN°°° ~ Á¥€DÁ ~ "The world is full of fake people, The real is you, YOURSELF°°° ✨✨✨ "Calm me down" His beautiful blue eyes ranked through every inch of my body sitting calmly on his chair. His eyes were glaring in my soul like he wanted to eat me alive. His slender long fingers tapping slowly yet impatiently on the desk infront of him waiting for my answer. I don't know who made him angry again but that was the first time he asked something from me other than the work. But the question was how can i calm him down? I averted my eyes to the floor because his gaze was very intense, piercing my every core with his hardcore death glare. He stood up from his chair making his way towards me as a predator towards his prey. My breath hitched in my throat with fear engulfing me slowly. "How"? I finally dared my voice out and as usual my voice came out low and meak. He stopped a step away from me as i smelled his minty cologne in my nostrils which every time overpower my senses to think properly. "Kiss me" I snapped my head towards him as my eyes widened in response. Is he for real? ✨✨✨ For her, he was her husband, her family after the death of her parents, after the betrayal of her family but For him, She was the burden from his parents, A mere responsibility. She don't love him but still there was a spark of attraction towards him as he was her rightfully married HUSBAND. He disliked her but there was one rule in his life.What was his, Will always remain His. Doesn't matter how much he dislike her, what matters to him was, she has his name and that makes her, HIS. His WIFE. ✨ Two confused souls living in the same roof, same room yet so far. Will they ever be together? ✨ Both were like a closed book. Will they ever try to open up to eachother? Stay tuned with ZÁ¥¥ÁÑ x Á¥€DÁ! Allah Hafiz!

Wrapped in Love│✔ by dhani4you

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Be The One by floppyyyduck

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Forbidden Treasure ✓ by sihle0071

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More than Vows by ishika_writzz

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"I'm the most eligible bachelor of America I'm a billionaire and you're rejecting me" "YES" "Tell me what you want I'll give you anything" " Anything?" "Yes" "I want money" I want money. These words hurt me so much. She's also like others just behind money. Golddigger. Why had I thought that she is different ? But why do I care? I only want this marriage for 18 months. AGE:24 An arrogant possessive billionaire married a girl for his family house. As the house is the last thing of his family. He has lost his parents when he was just 6 His bad past is the cause of his cold behavior. AGE:18 A middle class girl came abroad far from her family to study on scholarship. She had to agree to him because of her need of money for her mother's surgery. She is intelligent, caring, responsible but at the same time childish and clumsy also. She can bright anyone's day. A ray of light in his dark life. Will he be ever able to understand her? Or it'll be too late to regret? He don't like when someone talk back to him but she does He hurt her but she cared for him Will he realize his mistake or his past will ruin their life? Story which will make you happy sad laugh and cry at same time There's more to explore inside it. Read and find out Because what'll happen YOU NEVER EXPECT