Elliana is mocked as her family’s “ugly duckling,” while her perfect stepsister is set to marry a CEO. But on the wedding day, the CEO marries Elliana instead. When everyone expects her downfall, she reveals shocking talents and a hidden beauty. Why did he really choose her—and what happens next?
But inches from Elliana’s skin, a hand cut through the air and caught the glass mid-flight. Cole had moved first. He always did. No hesitation. He clenched his fist and shattered the glass with a sickening crack, shards cascading to the floor. His glare pinned Merlin like a steel blade. “What the hell was that?”…
The club was dark, sultry, with slow, sensual music pulsing through the air. Couples swayed close, locked in tight embraces, lips brushing skin, whispers trading heat. Kiara’s breath caught. Something wild stirred inside her, a hunger she couldn’t quite pin down. Her body burned, her mind fogged, and suddenly, she was gliding through the dance…
Social media ignited with ruthless commentary. “Oh my God! Did I seriously just watch that? Paige’s mom is a complete train wreck!” “Paige always gave off this elegant, flawless vibe. Now her mom’s out here acting like trash?” “As they say, like mother, like daughter. Was Paige’s whole persona a sham? Have we been fooled…
Kiara’s heart slammed against her ribs as she snatched up her phone and frantically checked the news. Her fingers trembled with every swipe. She had planned for Paige to marry into the city’s most elite family. Reputation was everything. If this scandal spiraled any further, it would ruin everything. But the moment she refreshed the…
Paige stood there, frozen, her brain fritzing out. She couldn’t wrap her head around it. Why was Cole indulging Elliana like this? How did that plain Jane manage to do so? Elliana didn’t let go of Cole’s hand until Paige was out of sight. Only then did she finally release him. Cole had been enjoying…
Elliana shot him a look and then turned away to watch the scenery roll by. She could tell he was in one of his playful moods again, tossing out flirty lines just to mess with her. Cole’s smirk deepened. She was too much fun when she got flustered-half exasperated, half blushing. He never got tired…
Cole threw his head back and laughed, completely unbothered. By the time they pulled into the Evans family’s estate, Cole’s phone was ringing. He stepped aside to answer, leaving Elliana to walk into the mansion with the cat curled in her arms. Inside, Ruben’s voice rang out in the foyer mid-tirade. “Thank God we didn’t…
Ruben snorted. “Elliana is Cole’s wife-the lady of this house! Disrespecting her isn’t just rude. It’s disgraceful. If I don’t rein you in now, this family will look like a circus!” Jaws dropped around the room. No one had expected Ruben to turn his wrath on Jeff instead of Elliana-the rule-breaker with the pet. The…
Cole couldn’t look away. His pulse surged, unsteady and fast, betraying the calm exterior he tried to maintain. Their eyes locked-just for a moment-and then, without a word, Cole started moving toward her The moment Cole moved toward Elliana, an invisible alarm went off in her chest. Every nerve screamed danger. Her first instinct was…
Darin sounded somewhat embarrassed. “Elliana, I want the five hundred million back-the money I gave you.” The moment those words left his mouth, Elliana couldn’t help but laugh-sharp and biting. Ever since Kiara’s scandal exploded, business partners had been fleeing like rats from a sinking ship. Darin, now desperate and discredited, didn’t have the nerve…