The billionaire's fragile bride
- Reads 38,549
- Votes 980
- Parts 56
MatureComplete Sun, Apr 5, 20263h 11m
Beatrice never believed in love - not after a lifetime of pain, loneliness, and the kind of heartbreak that leaves scars deeper than words. Forced into an arranged marriage with Jacob Darkwood, a cold billionaire who already belongs to another woman, she only wishes for peace... and maybe, a chance to heal her broken heart.
But peace is the last thing she finds in Jacob's world of luxury and lies.
Between his cruel words, Sofia's manipulations, and the shadows of her painful past, Beatrice fights to keep her heart - and her secret - from breaking completely.
Yet, when Jacob begins to see the fragile strength behind her silence, his world starts to unravel.
Because love wasn't part of the deal.
And now, it might just be the one thing that destroys them both.
💎 A story of heartbreak, healing, and the power of love that blooms where it's least expected.
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
The Mafia's Bride
Maya Ellis was holding her life together with frayed strings-running a struggling business, caring for her ailing father, and fending off the looming shadow of bankruptcy. But everything shatters when she discovers her father borrowed a massive sum from the wrong man: Lucien Mancini. To the world, Lucien is a brilliant billionaire and CEO of the world's most powerful company. But behind the luxury suits and pristine boardrooms lies something far darker-a ruthless mafia empire he rules with cold precision. Now Maya is forced into a dangerous bargain to repay her family's debt. But she's not just another desperate debtor-her resilience, wit, and fiery spirit catch Lucien off guard. As their worlds collide, a game of power, secrets, and unexpected emotions begins. She wants freedom. He wants control. But neither expected the one thing they can't afford: to fall for each other.
Arranged Marriage
~◆~ "We have no other choice than to marry you off to Mr. Knight's grandson, Jacob." I looked up at my parents in shock "What! you guys are joking right?" "I'm afraid we're not" my dad said looking me in the eyes. I can't believe what I'm hearing! My parents are marrying me off?! I looked over to my stepmom for help "mom?" "That's it. Whatever your dad says goes" "But-" "No buts Sophia, our decisions are final!" My dad said in a stern voice. My life sucks! ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________ What happened when a 24 year old woman named Sophia Scott, dad and her stepmom become poor from the loss of their job by gambling? What happens when she is forced into to marrying a cruel, heartless man, who mistreats her, so that her parents can be rich again? The most feared Mafia leader in all the city... Jacob Knight Will fate do it's work and make them fall in love with eachother or will the fall into a deep hatred for each other until they die? Find out by following Sophia's tearful, most memorable journey of the of all time in the book called 'Arranged Marriage' [WARNING: This book is filled with mature content that may not be suitable for some readers] ~◆~ Cover by @aditixh on wattpadComplete
Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone has officially been submitted for the 2026 Wattys. No matter what happens next, I'm so grateful for every single one of you that has read, voted, and commented! (#3 in marriage and #4 in arrangedmarriage 3/17/25 #9 in love 3/18/25 #1 in onenightstand 6/1/26) In the business world of high society, Alexander Pearson is the oldest son of a wealthy businessman who suddenly passed away and left his young son to become the CEO of the family company, while Eloise Winter is the daughter of a struggling entrepreneur. Forced into an agreement created by their grandfathers, who were lifelong friends since gradeschool, Alexander and Eloise are to be wed to save her family from financial ruin. 5 years later, Eloise has yet to ever meet her wayward husband who left the country as soon as they were married on paper. One fateful night, Alexander returns to the states, leading to an unexpected and passionate encounter with his unknown wife. What will he do when the enigmatic and captivating woman he can't get out of his head turns out to be the very wife he never wanted? A story of passion, chance encounters, and high emotions, where a stony heart meets soft and lovely, and an arranged marriage of convenience sets fire to a blazing attraction. TW mentions of abuse.Complete
Unrequited Love ✔
52 CHAPTERS. (COMPLETED) Savannah Isabelle Romano is a 25 year old doctor who spent her entire life being abused emotionally, mentally and physically by her parents yet she still sees the positive in everything. She's so pure and kind-hearted that even if you run her over, she'd still smile sweetly at you. Owning the top best hospital in the city, she's happy to spend the majority of her time there, helping people. But what happens when life takes a turn and throws her into an unfortunate situation of forced marriage? That too with Adam Ronan Avenetti, a 28 year old 'most wanted' bachelor and a successful CEO. He has everything, looks, power, money, a great supporting family and a beautiful GIRLFRIEND whom he loves a lot. He will stop at nothing to make his 'wife's' life a living hell. Little did he know, she's been through hell and back her entire life. Join their journey of hatred, secrets, pain, happiness and promises. Will this marriage work? Read to find out! **** "I don't love you, get that through your thick skull. You're nothing but a fucking burden on me. I'm not tied down to you. Do whatever the fuck you want and stay away from me." he spat venomously and climbed up the stairs. I stood there, frozen for a while but gulped and composed myself. I'll win him over, my love is enough for the both of us. I won't give up easily. STARTING DATE: 02/22/2019 ENDING DATE: 09/26/2019 #1 in contract (10/29/19) #4 in forced marriage (10/29/19) #2 in contract (12/08/19) #1 in contract (01/28/20) #6 in contract (10/31/21) #18 in Billionaire (06/20/22) #5 in Contract (07/04/22) #2 in Office (16/05/23)Complete
𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 | ✓
𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 The billionaires daughter's dreams and fantasies of marrying for love crushed within a second as she finds herself helping her family and marrying for convenience. Helping her arranged husband get back with his ex, wasnt something she'd dream of. She'd always been warned not to fuel the fire, but maybe she 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙙 to fuel the wildest fires she encountered. 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 Settling down with someone was never in his cards, especially after he got out of a 3 year relationship. Next thing he knows, he's being swindled in a marriage, he couldn't give one fuck about. Letting his arranged wife help him go back to a relationship he got scarred from, wasn't expected. A soul so tainted, in disguise. Perceived as a 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙣, but he's far from it. ᥫ᭡. 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭.Complete
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲 | ✓
Gracie is now the CEO of the multimillion-dollar company she built from scratch. To take her revenge on her uncle, who ruined her life, a business tycoon offers an unlikely deal to her. The only problem is, a five-year-long marriage between Gracie and his son has to take place to secure it. The last thing she expected was her former lover, Spencer, rebounding with his father. Being Spencer's stepbrother's soon-to-be bride is not what she was planning to endure. But seeing each other daily will have staggering effects. Old wounds will reopen, and fresh scars will be added. Will their love rekindle after five years of separation? Will Gracie choose her love? Or will she sacrifice it for her goal and revenge? Will Gracie and Spencer listen to their aching souls and bleeding hearts and give in to the love that'll be the remedy they need? Or will their choices tear them apart one last time? [Dual POV] ⚠️This story is a sequel but it can be read as a stand-alone too (I hope) ⚠️ It also contains mature topics and contents: such as explicit sex scenes, mentions of suicide, mild harassment, and strong language ⚠️ The beautiful cover is made by @HerParamourComplete
A DEAL WITH THE HEARTLESS BILLIONAIRE
There comes a day when you realize not everyone is truly happy with their lives. He is the coldest, most ruthless billionaire imaginable-heartless, untouchable, and feared by all who know him. She is a woman fighting to survive, juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet, support her siblings, and navigate a world determined to hold her down. When the city's most heartless billionaire offers her a deal, she knows nothing will ever be the same. One wrong move could cost her everything-but one daring choice could change her life forever. Will she take the risk, or will her stubborn heart keep her from the one opportunity that could alter her destiny? A DEAL WITH THE HEARTLESS BILLIONAIRE-where power, passion, and fate collide.Complete
Forced To The Altar ✔
~ Complete ~ She was never meant to marry him. But now, she's bound to him by duty-and he'll never let her forget it. When Valerie steps in for her runaway sister on what was supposed to be the perfect wedding day, she's thrown into a world of wealth, power, and cold-hearted indifference. Her new husband, Noah Sinclair, is a billionaire who wanted her sister-not her. But to save her family from financial ruin, Valerie had no choice but to say "I do." Noah is furious. Valerie isn't the woman he planned to marry, and he's determined to make her pay for it. But as the days pass, sparks fly between them, and the line between hate and desire begins to blur. Trapped in a loveless marriage with a man who can't stand the sight of her, Valerie has to navigate Noah's possessive nature, his hidden past, and the growing tension between them. Will their hatred for each other burn them both to the ground or could it ignite a passion neither of them saw coming? When life gives you lemons, but lemonade isn't your thing, what do you do? You make your own rules even if that means walking down the aisle in your sister's place.Complete
Maya Ellis was holding her life together with frayed strings-running a struggling business, caring for her ailing father, and fending off the looming shadow of bankruptcy. But everything shatters when she discovers her father borrowed a massive sum from the wrong man: Lucien Mancini. To the world, Lucien is a brilliant billionaire and CEO of the world's most powerful company. But behind the luxury suits and pristine boardrooms lies something far darker-a ruthless mafia empire he rules with cold precision. Now Maya is forced into a dangerous bargain to repay her family's debt. But she's not just another desperate debtor-her resilience, wit, and fiery spirit catch Lucien off guard. As their worlds collide, a game of power, secrets, and unexpected emotions begins. She wants freedom. He wants control. But neither expected the one thing they can't afford: to fall for each other.
More detailsContent Guidelines