A Deadly Affair

After her husband fakes his death in a fire, Claire is left with crushing debt and a newborn. Years later, she discovers his survival and affair with her cousin, including the shocking truth that her son was swapped at birth. She maintains her silence, building a business empire over two decades. When her husband resurfaces during her company's IPO to claim the assets and the boy, Claire reveals she has been one step ahead all along.

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“Hello.” The man extended his hand to me. “I’m Gerard. Nice to meet you.” As he spoke, he scanned me with a lecherous gaze.

“Well…” I pretended to hesitate, glancing back at my son. “Sorry, but I just want to focus on paying off my husband’s debts and raising my son.”

Mrs. Keeley patted my shoulder in exasperation. “I know you had a good relationship with Nathan, but the dead can’t come back to life! Nathan’s company was his premarital property. He’s gone now, and his debts are nullified upon his death. You don’t have to deal with his mess!

“For a woman, the most important thing is finding a decent man to marry. While you’re still young, you should act fast! The older you get, the harder it will be to find someone.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Keeley, but my husband died saving me. His debts are essentially mine,” I said with a polite smile.

Mrs. Keeley sighed. “You’ve worked yourself to the bone these past few years, juggling multiple jobs to pay off your late husband’s debts. Look how exhausted you’ve become. I introduced my son to you because I care about you.”

I smiled and shook my head. “Thank you, Mrs. Keeley. I’m doing fine raising my son on my own. I haven’t thought about getting married again.”

Seeing my continued refusal, Mrs. Keeley sighed and left with her son.

After they left, Amelia glared at the closed door, fuming. “This is ridiculous. You and Alex are doing perfectly fine together. What right does he have to interfere? That sneaky look of his—he doesn’t seem like a good person.

“Nathan loved you so much when he was alive, and he died saving you. You absolutely can’t let him down. Besides, Alex is still so young. What if some outsider treats him poorly? You need to consider this carefully. Don’t let just anyone into your home.”

I nodded with a sorrowful expression. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. I also loved Nathan deeply. There’s no room for anyone else in my heart.”

Hearing that I agreed with her, Amelia finally relaxed.

“Claire, don’t feel too sad. These tough years will pass. Once Alex grows up, everything will get better. Rest assured, if Nathan’s spirit is watching from above, he’ll surely bless you for loving him so much.”

Seeing the schadenfreude in her eyes, I smiled faintly.

‘Amelia, enjoy your happiness while you can. When Alex turns 18, you’ll find out just how big of a gift I’ve prepared for you.’

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For a decade, Grace sacrificed her own future to build Aaron's empire, excusing his avoidance of cinemas as claustrophobia. Then an automated email about expiring loyalty points delivers a PDF: ninety-six tickets, every Tuesday night, always seats E7 and E8 at Southside Cinema. Grace books E9 to see for herself. From the dark, she watches Aaron bring his mistress, assuring her that his clueless wife will never leave. Grace doesn't cry or confront him. She leaves her wedding ring on his empty seat and walks away to orchestrate his financial ruin.

Action Billionaire Modern Mystery Romance

8.1

Claimed By My Enemy's Alpha Brother

8.1

After being dumped for her best friend Candice, a drunken one-night stand leaves her in the bed of Jame Knight—Candice's older brother and the most feared Alpha in the Pack. He offers a blank check for silence, and she flees in humiliation. But home is worse: her mother has given her late grandmother's moonstone necklace to Candice, and when she demands it back, her own family violently turns on her, siding with the cheating ex to appease the powerful Knights. Abandoned by her blood, she vows to claim the ultimate power to crush them. Before she can call in the one favor Jame owes her, her mother summons her back. Jame sits on their sofa, places the repaired necklace on the table, and declares she is under his protection—and he is moving in.

Action Modern Romance Werewolf

8.0

Daddy's Secret Obsession: Falling For The Father

8.0

Love and revenge don't mix well in the dark streets of Milan. When Daisy Fontana stepped into her engagement party at the Marino mansion, she thought she had it all. A handsome fiancé from one of Milan's most powerful families, a bright future ahead, and a perfect life far from her father's reach. But that dream shattered in a single night when her sister Sofia exposed her family's little secret... she wasn't really a Fontana at all. Daisy was humiliated and cast aside by her fiancé Antonio, so she came up with what she thought was the perfect revenge. She'd get close to Antonio's father, the feared Don Vincenzo Marino, by becoming his assistant. In her mind, it was simple: make Antonio jealous by becoming important to his father's empire. Then hopefully that would make him realise he made a mistake by letting her go. But what Daisy didn't know was that Vincenzo had watched her for a while, hoping for a chance. While she plotted her little revenge against the son, she had no idea she was walking straight into the arms of a man who had craved her for a while. She was supposed to get back at the son, but didn't expect she'd be falling for the father.

Action Mystery Romance

9.6

FROZEN BONDS: THE HALF-BLOOD'S MATE

9.6

She was sold as a broodmare. He was a warrior with no memory. Together, they'll burn down the world. Lyra has been called many things: half-blood, mongrel, dirty blood. Rejected by every pack she's approached, she's given one final chance-as a bride to Ronan, the cruel Alpha of Red River Pack. But when her wedding night becomes a nightmare, she stabs her new husband and flees into the frozen wilderness. Stellan remembers nothing. Not his name, not his past, not the ancient tattoos covering his body. He only knows that when he sees a terrified woman falling from a cliff into an icy river, he must save her-even if it kills him. On the run from a vengeful Alpha and his army of hunters, Lyra and Stellan discover an impossible bond growing between them. The moon has chosen them as mates. But Stellan's memories are returning, and with them, a devastating truth: he's not just any wolf. He's the Alpha of the North Star Pack. And a half-blood can never be his Luna. Now Ronan's brother has sworn revenge, an ancient prophecy awakens, and three packs prepare for war. Lyra must prove that bloodlines mean nothing-and that the most powerful bond of all is forged in ice and fire. He lost his memory. She lost her freedom. Together, they'll find everything.

Action Romance Werewolf

9.7

My Boyfriend Muted My Mic For His Ex, So I Joined His Fiercest Rival To Destroy Him

9.7

Publicly silenced by the boy she loved, she doesn't just break—she burns. Before the stream even ends, Jude Mercer, the arrogant frontman of her ex's fiercest rival, offers her a spot as their replacement vocalist for the regional finals. Living under his roof means declaring open war on her past. But as Jude ignites her true voice, the heat between them threatens to consume everything. She must choose: reclaim her songs, or surrender to the one who never asks her to mute.

Action Modern Romance Young Adult

9.7

My Alpha Brother Begged for My Forgiveness

9.7

Skye once expected a life of protection under her brother, the Alpha of the Moonlight Pack. However, when his destined mate, Selene, falsely accuses her of bullying, her only family betrays her. Exiled to a violent rehabilitation center for delinquent wolves, Skye endures two years of systematic abuse. The trauma leaves her unable to shift, turning her into a true Omega. Now, her brother is consumed by regret, desperate for the sisterly bond he shattered through his own cruelty.

Action Fantasy Werewolf Young Adult

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