Collateral

The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Born with a golden spoon... yet, he was cast aside like a defective product. He longed for love, for warmth—but all he received was pain. Yet, he smiled, not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. With nothing but a broken heart and a hollow laugh, he stepped into the hell called society. "Can't you do a single thing right?!" "…Heh" "You're fired!!!" "…W-Wh…He" "I'm sorry, sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to apply." "…I-I am…Heh" "We can’t approve a loan without collateral." "…W-Why?" "Your father’s a politician, right? So, you know…" "…" The so-called society didn't welcome him very well... Yet, He pressed forward! After years of struggle, he finally secured a job—only to be reminded of his place. "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me. So don’t ever contact me or MY parents again," his brother sneered. "...Heh..." And just when he thought he had finally earned a sliver of recognition— "HONK!! HONK!!" Fate was merciless. A split second, a cruel twist, and his already miserable life came to an abrupt end. Yet, as the darkness closed in, he screamed into the void— “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” A will that even the universe listened. !~Ding~! Reborn into a new world, Aether thought he had finally been given the chance to truly live. But instead of peace, he found himself in yet another struggle—not just to survive, but against something even more dangerous… Seduction!! Not just any seduction… but a mission to seduce and save the most unattainable women in existence! Seducing the Princess of an Empire! Seducing the Hero’s Mother! Seducing the Villain’s Wife?! ..... ... .. And the list only kept growing… He, a Mere slave, seduces them all.... WHAT KIND OF F## UP LIFE WAS THIS?!! But it wasn’t OVER—far from it.... These women… were even worse!! One wrong move, one careless mistake… and his life could be erased from existence! One thing became painfully clear—if he ever wanted to survive in this hellish world, there was only one path forward. He had to seduce them all. _________________ Release Schedule:- 2 Chapters Every Day! But wait—there’s more! Want extra chapters? Your support makes it happen! Power Stone Rewards: 500 PS = 1 Extra Chapter And for every additional 150 PS, another bonus chapter will be unleashed! Golden Ticket Rewards: 100 GT = 2 Extra Chapters For every additional 50 GT, 1 more chapter will be added! If we break into the Top 100, 5 extra chapters will drop as a celebration! Of course, Gifts are also welcomed—every bit of support fuels more chapters and more excitement! So, dear readers, rally your stones and tickets—not at me, of course… (Or should I be worried?) Either way—buckle up and enjoy the ride! Discord Server Link: 6JA46z23bw

Emma thought her life was going to take a dark turn, one that would never see daylight again. All these she thought when her stepfather used her as collateral to pay off his debts.  Expecting to meet a cruel old man that would strangle her all night, and lend her off to men at daytime, but instead she was faced with something else, something she couldn't quite understand.  “Marry me, and I will make them pay!”

The hellhound is a legendary beast known for its fierce loyalty and formidable power, serving as a guardian of the underworld. During a cataclysmic cosmic conflict between gods and devils, the hellhound is tragically killed as collateral damage, his life extinguished in a battle far beyond his control. Millennia later, the hellhound is reincarnated as a human, awakening in a world that has forgotten his true nature. Retaining his past abilities, he must now attend a prestigious academy for those possessing supernatural powers, designed to train the next generation of guardians and warriors. As he navigates the complexities of human emotions and relationships, he must also confront the remnants of his past life. Whispers of the cosmic conflict still linger, and dark forces are at play, threatening to disrupt the fragile balance between realms. In a world where alliances are fragile and danger lurks around every corner, he must learn to embrace his identity as both a hellhound and a human.

Standing in the Aristocratic Circle New to the Aristocratic Circle and Subjected to Bullying After crossing over, Dai Shi Ya found herself in a hostile aristocratic family. The housekeeper, Liu, treated her poorly, arranging for her to stay in the servants' quarters and providing her with servant uniforms as "daily clothes." The other servants also held prejudices against her due to her status, making life difficult for her at every turn. Faced with these difficulties, Dai Shi Ya did not choose to confront immediately but decided to take the initiative to try to integrate into the family. She began to help in the kitchen, learning various domestic skills. Although her efforts did not immediately win the recognition of everyone, she gradually won the respect of some of the servants. Shining at the Family Dinner In order to establish herself in the family, Dai Shi Ya decided to take advantage of the family dinner. She meticulously prepared for various aspects of the dinner, including venue layout and menu design. At the dinner, she encountered multiple difficulties from her cousin Dai Yue. Dai Yue first tried to prevent her from attending the dinner by soiling her dress, and then attempted to embarrass her by making her perform piano in front of everyone. However, Dai Shi Ya used her intelligence and skills to defuse the crisis and showcased her embroidery talent and "mind-reading" skills at the dinner, winning everyone's admiration and changing the attitudes of the family elders towards her. Resolving Crises and Consolidating Her Position At the birthday party of the Dai family patriarch, Dai Shi Ya once again became the focus of attention. She not only put in a lot of effort in the preparation process but also skillfully handled various unexpected situations at the party. She exposed Dai Yue's malicious acts of spreading rumors behind the scenes, causing Dai Yue to be embarrassed in front of everyone, while also gaining the recognition and support of the family elders, further consolidating her position in the Dai family. Handling Family Affairs Dai Shi Ya gained the trust of the Dai family patriarch and was asked to handle some family affairs. She took over a land project that had been abandoned for many years and, through her own efforts, resolved a series of issues in the land development process, including the breakage of the capital chain and the resettlement of residents. In the process of handling the land project, she also discovered some clues about the late wife of the Dai family patriarch, which brought her closer to the patriarch and also aroused Dai Yue's jealousy and resentment. Business Competition and the Test of Friendship Business Conspiracy and Counterattack Dai Shi Ya's rise within the family aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some people, making her a target of business competition. The collateral branch of the Dai family, including Dai Qiang, spread rumors behind the scenes, trying to tarnish her reputation and undermine her position in the family. Dai Shi Ya was not knocked down by these rumors. She exposed the conspiracy of Dai Qiang and others through her intelligence and investigative skills, and successfully counterattacked them at the family meeting, maintaining her reputation and position. Friendship Crisis and Resolution Dai Shi Ya's good friend Wei Qing was implicated in her business competition. Wei Qing was threatened by Zhao Lei, forced to distance himself from Dai Shi Ya, and betrayed her in some business affairs. Dai Shi Ya did not give up on Wei Qing. She investigated the truth through her own efforts, exposed Zhao Lei's malicious acts, successfully resolved the friendship crisis with Wei Qing, and also freed Wei Qing from Zhao Lei's threat.

Warning: This book contains mature content. About the story This story is a mysterious suspense and romance story about a girl who had a contract marriage with a mysterious but heartless billionaire in other for her to pay the debts of her father who was on sick bed. Watch how this story unfolds. Avery was a young girl who was used as a collateral to pay for the debts her father owed in form of a contract marriage to a mysterious but heartless billionaire who made her life a living hell not knowing he already fell in love with her at first sight.Will Avery accept his love and forgive him for all what he did ? " Who are you?" She asked calmly as tears kept rolling down her cheeks. Fear was evident in her voice. You don't need to know. The deep voice said and before she could fathom what he was about to do. He stabbed her. Avery was so shock as she felt the sharp piercing of the dagger thrust through her as blood flowed down her abdomen staining her pink dress. She fell to the ground as blood kept gushing out of her stabbed abdomen. James twisted the doorknob and entered inside only to see Avery on the floor. "I love you Avery. I am sorry for maltreating you. James said as he hugged her tightly. Am sorry for realizing late. He said as he held the dying girl in his hand."

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Avery Carter tried her hardest to live the life of a perfect, submissive daughter. However, one day, someone appeared claiming to be her real daughter, declaring that Avery was fake. Without hesitation, Avery gave up her position as the "real" daughter and returned to her biological parents. Many expected her to fall from grace after leaving her wealthy adoptive family, but she surprised everyone by lifting her biological family out of poverty. She transformed her mother and father’s lives, making them billionaires overnight. With a hundred billion dollars to her name, she became a master of technology and a talented woman, soaring straight to the peak of her life. But everything changed when she met Alexander Moran, a wealthy and handsome man. He was an absolute bigwig—decisive, cold, and callous. Yet, for some reason, he couldn’t stop tangling with her, always eager to give her all his love. On their first encounter, he said, "I'll give myself up as collateral." The second time they met, she questioned, "Why should I trust you?" After multiple encounters, his tone shifted. "You shouldn't have crossed this line, Avery, if you didn't want it to be like this." a sturdy arm wrapped around her swaying body. Her head grew hazy, and an intentional, hot sigh escaped her lips. 'How the hell did I get myself into this situation?' Avery thought, her mind spinning.

Aurora lived a simple life, unaware of the dark secrets buried in her family’s past. But everything shatters the night she is kidnapped by Lorenzo De Luca—a powerful and ruthless billionaire who seeks revenge. Accused of crimes she never committed, Aurora becomes a pawn in Lorenzo’s deadly game. Instead of killing her, he gives her one way to survive marriage. A cold, calculated contract that binds her to the man who sees her as nothing more than collateral damage. Trapped in a world of power, deception, and deadly alliances, Aurora refuses to be a silent victim. As she fights for her freedom, she begins to unravel the truth behind her family’s betrayal—and the man who now owns her life. But the more she learns, the more she realizes… Lorenzo isn’t the only monster in this story. In a game where love and hate blur, will Aurora escape, or will she lose herself to the very man who swore to destroy her?

Haisley is a woman who is held as collateral by her father and brother to pay their debts to a mafia gambling house owner. Lucas Abraham, the man, accepts Haisley as collateral and makes her his sex partner. There is no love present, especially in Lucas, as his heart has long since died with his lover. But what happens when Haisley is kidnapped by his business partner? Does Lucas not care and let Haisley be killed by his enemy, or will Lucas help Haisley when he realizes he doesn't like anyone hurting Haisley except himself?

Rolling in riches with both winter and enemies closing in, it is time for Jasson and his friends to begin the construction of Reflection Manor. But the new kittens have a propensity for collateral damage, strange things gather, and the risk of discovery grows with every brick and board. Will they be able to finish the house before winter comes? Continue the adventure with Jasson as he honors his oath, investigates strange happenings, and ancient leviathans of magic...stir.

I was supposed to hate him. I was supposed to run. Instead, I became his obsession. When my father made a deal with the mafia, I became the collateral, trapped in Dante Castellano's world, bound to the most dangerous man I've ever met. He's ruthless, untouchable, everything I should resist. Too bad he's the only thing I crave.

Reincarnated into the prestigious Noctis Family, Ali deeply loves his family but will ruthlessly pursue his goals regardless of consequence. Guided by memories of a past life, he navigates Sagana with a pragmatic spirit that views the world as a puzzle to solve, where even the innocent can become collateral. Eman's gaze is sharp, his tone unwavering:"To lead this family is not a choice, Ali. Power is not freedom, it is responsibility. The family head shapes the world, bends it to their will. That is our legacy."   Ali's expression remains calm, but his words cut deep: "And what if the world I want to shape lies beyond this family? Responsibility without purpose is a chain. I refuse to inherit a legacy that cages me."   While his father hopes he'll become the traditional family head, Ali's path diverges, supported by his mother's understanding. His journey begins with a simple, dangerous premise. He will uncover the world's secrets, with or without collateral damage. Innocents may fall, alliances may shatter, but Ali's curiosity remains unbroken, a force as cold and calculating as the mana that flows through Sagana. He is neither hero nor villain, but a force of nature driven by an insatiable need to understand.

Wen Yue thought that Luo Yungjie died after the accident. But he didn't. Actually, he became a transmigrator and hopped to other worlds as their hero. Actually, he was OP enough to kill anyone so he committed a global massacre. Actually, he was just feeling bored at the moment. Actually, she was the closest person to him when he was alive. Actually, Wen Yue became a collateral damage.

Lucas was the last human in the universe. A cosmic-scale war had consumed humanity in massive destruction. As collateral damage, there were no longer any habitable planets. Lucas Alhamera, a scientist, attempted to terraform a planet resembling Earth called Antroseda but continuously failed. Overwhelmed by despair and the crushing weight of loneliness, Lucas attempted to end his own life using a euthanasia capsule. However, just before his life could be taken, he was abruptly awakened by a notification. [As the last of the dominant species, you have been chosen as the new Overseer of this universe.] [The cycle of life must continue to preserve balance.] [Select planet as the birthplace of the new species (default)] [Select another planet...] With the Overseer System he had obtained, Lucas began what he had failed to do for hundreds of years: reviving a dead planet and creating a new race to succeed humanity.

"You don't deserve to be auctioned" The Don finally said, making me stop the struggle. "Thank you" I said as I cleaned my watery eyes, happy that he finally listened to my subtle pleas. "Get her ready for the ritual!" The Don ordered the big man who was currently still holding me. **** "Once marked by the Don, you do not own your life anymore as you solely become his" ~ Author. ******* The minute he set his eyes on her, he knew he had to make her suffer for the sins of her sister and so he MARKED HER. Jadelyn was being used as a collateral for her father's unpaid debt, landing her in the hands of the most ruthless young don - Romano Callamore. All Romano knew was that she had to pay for the sins of her wicked sister -his ex secret lover and that he did. Just when their love was about to blossom after so many tribulations; Jadelyn's sister reappears back with a child who looked exactly like Romano Callamore. Confusion sets in as Jadelyn doesn't know how to feel considering the fact that she was pregnant and also in love with with her sister's First Love. Jadelyn was torn between letting her beloved manipulative sister have a happy life without her- Jadelyn in the picture, AND fighting for what she wants What do you think her decision will be? Family Loyalty or Love? Join me as we uncover unending secrets and unexpected plot twists. °•° # WARNING. This story contains mature and explicit content. ©This work is a product of authors imagination, ranging from the names, plot, events and whatnot. Thank you as you read!

In Calyion, a realm torn apart by war, two powers hold the world in a stranglehold. The Ascendants of the Empyrean Races claim divine right, wielding supernatural forces to impose their will. The Descentors of the Dreadnal Races counter with ruthless technology, driven by cold logic and conquest. Caught in the crossfire, humanity, and other "lesser" races are little more than collateral damage. Lucius was just another victim of this cruel world—until the day he was burned alive. Forced to watch his mother beheaded for the crime of witchcraft, Lucius's pleas for mercy earned him nothing but flames. Yet, as fire consumed his body, a voice echoed in his soul. A strange being, neither fiend nor divine, offered him power born of his suffering, rage, and despair. Reborn in pain, Lucius emerges not as a savior but as a force of chaos and vengeance. With powers unknown to both the supernatural gods and machine fiends, he tears through the systems that condemned him, driven by a single purpose: to shatter the false order of the world, no matter the cost. But rebellion is not without sacrifice, and the line between justice and cruelty is easily blurred. As Lucius forges uneasy alliances and cuts down those who stand in his way, his enemies multiply, and whispers of his wrath spread like wildfire. To some, he is a liberator. To others, a monster. Will Lucius reshape Calyion—or will his fury consume him and the world he seeks to destroy? Delve into a story of fire, fury, and moral ambiguity in Rebellion.

Jazzlyn's life turns on its head when she's suddenly given off as collateral to the most dangerous gang in Tallahassee, thrusting her into a dark and chaotic world with danger lurking at every turn. Now nothing more than the plaything of its powerful and eccentric Executives, most especially one Casey Moby, she must find a way to navigate the treacherous landscape of shifting loyalty, secret agendas and all out violence. In the background of it all, tension mounts in the city, a rival force threatening to rip everything apart, starting with her and the gang she now works for. Jazzlyn's survival now hinges on her observations and unraveling whatever secrets that could save or doom her and everyone she knows.

Ivy Montes, a 22 years old, young, beautiful and intelligent girl is sold off to a gambling lord by her father in exchange for the collateral of fifty million dollars debt but fate crosses her path with the rich,cold and handsome heir of the conglomerate family, Adrian Wintershall. What happens when Adrian and Ivy's life gets intertwined and they find themselves in a contract marriage that is opposed by everyone including Adrian's long time girlfriend, Emma Gomez.

Noah watched as Rayna asked for his help to save her father, a slight smirk grew on his lips as he watched the sacrificial lamb plead for her father’s life. He would have taken her anyway since her father has used her as a collateral replacement for her sister. The one he truly wanted. So what does the devil do? He plays along. And makes Rayna pay for her sister's sins. 23 year old Rayna with an aura of innocence and naivety decides to save her father from ruins and seeks help from the one who shouldn't be named, a devil in the legal business, but the best lover you could dream of. Charmed by her innocent seduction, Noah enjoys corrupting Rayna but it's a different thing when she starts falling for him. But when his past resurfaces with a child that is supposedly his. Rayna disappears on Noah's command. Three years and a coffee from Starbucks later, the two collide at the airport and Noah realizes just how much he wants Rayna. To what extent will he go to make her his again?

It all started from the night of a meeting regarding a political marriage, which was supposed to be attended by her second sister, but instead Hana came disguised as her older sister, helping her second older sister to reject El Murad Pasha—a well-known conglomerate in the city of X. But after that night, Pasha continued to hunt Hana like a wild wolf who had targeted his prey. Until one day, the two of them decided to make a deal. Without a letter of agreement and only Pasha's threat as collateral. "If you dare not act according to the agreement, then I will make you mine by force." "..." Hana choked on the spot. "Whether it's hiding you on an island or maybe locking you up in a mansion—" Pasha's eagle eyes smiled coldly, "You know that's not a difficult thing for me to do." "..." Hana was shaken, feeling like her world had been torn apart. Hana once dreamed of the perfect marriage—happy, full of love and faithful until the end. But marrying a toxic, cold and possessive boss like Pasha, will Hana's dream come true?

Cali is aware that she is falling hard for Niklaus Pierre, the cold, calculated, and immensely sexy billionaire hell-bent on regaining what is rightfully his from his father and her boss, whom he despises to the core. Cali made a vow to Niklaus's father years ago that she now greatly regrets, which would unavoidably put her on Niklaus's opposing side. Which side should she take in this conflict between father and son? The father she vowed loyalty to or the son she is fascinated with? Is she the cure for this broken father-son relationship? Or is she simply collateral damage in the conflict between two men?

Volume 3 (James Harristian) James Harristian alias James Belgenza adalah anggota tertua kelompok The Seven Wolves. James diselamatkan oleh seorang gadis asing penjual bunga saat terjadi baku tembak dengan musuhnya. Namun balasan James pada gadis itu bukanlah terima kasih melainkan menculik dan menyekapnya. Gadis itu ternyata juga merupakan jaminan utang sang Ayah yang kemudian melarikan diri tak bisa membayar. James yang akhirnya menyukai gadis bernama Delilah itu memanfaatkan utangnya untuk menjerat Delilah selamanya. Tak ada utang yang tak bisa dibayar? itu tak berlaku bagi James... utang Delilah takkan bisa terbayarkan seumur hidupnya. #### Volume 4 (Shawn Miller) Shawn Miller merupakan seorang Admiral (Laksamana) angkatan laut Amerika Serikat. Ia memimpin sebuah pangkalan angkatan laut dan merupakan Jenderal bintang satu termuda dalam sejarah Navy. Kebiasaan seks Shawn yang aneh membawanya pada sebuah perjanjian dengan mafia kelas atas, Yousef Kanishka. Ia diberi jaminan seorang wanita yang merupakan anak perempuan Kanishka. Syaratnya, ia tak boleh menyentuh Kiran Kanishka yang dinikahkan dengannya diam-diam. Shawn menikah dengan wanita yang tak pernah ia kenal dan lihat. Sampai suatu hari, akibat sebuah tuntutan di pengadilan militer, Shawn bertemu dengan seorang wanita yang sangat cantik dan tak lain adalah istri yang tak pernah ia lihat. Tak ada satupun yang boleh mengetahui pernikahan itu kecuali para anggota The Seven Wolves pada akhirnya. #### The Seven Wolves terdiri dari tujuh anggota, yaitu Arjoona Harristian (Alpha/Leader), Jayden Lin (Beta), James Harristian, Shawn Miller, Bryan Alexander, Mars King dan Aidan Caesar. Ketujuh pria itu dipertemukan takdir untuk membentuk kelompok rahasianya sendiri bernama The Seven Wolves. Dari milyuner, petinggi milter hingga pemimpin gangster, mereka berjanji untuk tetap membantu satu sama lain. Tidak ada yang lebih penting daripada memiliki saudara untuk bersama. follow me on my IG. @nandastrand, FB: @NandaStrand

“This emblem on your shoulder is a sign that wherever you go, even to the ends of the six realms - I shall always find you”. __________ Vanessa Hawkins and her little sister were both used as collateral by their father to borrow money. After his sudden disappearance, she’s forced to move into the Randall house to pay off her debt. Unknown to her that the debt couldn’t be easily paid as she’d been sold off by her father because of the blood running through her veins. On reaching the Randall house, she discovers the place to be an empty castle with no one but the strange butler who informs her of the new owner of the house, Dante Vladwick, who appears and disappears as he pleases. The castle seems somewhat haunted and she longs to see the face of her master who constantly wears a mask. But when she’s caught overhearing his otherworldly conversation with the butler, Vanessa finds out she can never return to the normal life of a human. Instead, she’s stuck traveling to dangerous realms as his little slave while trying to uncover the mysteries of her bloodline. —-Cover disclaimer—-

Life goes down hill for a family of 5 girls and a single mother when their father and husband dies in an accident Mother has to make a difficult decision to save herself from going to jail. **This story is a mixture of different family dramas at the same time. It embodies what parents go through everyday to provide for their children and how difficult decisions and sacrifices have to be made for the satisfaction and benefit of the entire family** **underneath all the family drama, this book also entails the love story of two people who meet under a messy circumstance and have no choice but to adapt.

Revenge, betrayal, love and drama takes root in this sizzling hot billionaire romance novel. When the rich and powerful play, the pawns are there to be used and discarded. Maya Anderson is no stranger to this concept, having been a pawn for the better part of her life, being moved around to the pleasure of her bastard stepfather, Alexander Baines. She is determined to break free from his clutches and take charge of her own future, but he has only one condition to let her go. She has to play one last game for him, this time as the last minute bride to billionaire Amari Remington or he pulls her mother's plug. Scarred by his father's death and his mother's wrong choices, Amari Remington is in need of a convenient bride who would not interfere with his revenge plans and at the same time grant him the access he needs to his mother's will which he urgently needs. So when Alexander Baines offers his daughter as collateral damage for a failed business deal, he takes up his offer without second thoughts. With years old secrets and obsessive ex lovers coming to play, life with Maya proves to be more than he bargained for.

"Fight if you want your papa to suffer!" A man nicknamed the Cruel Mafia shouted, everyone in the house trembled in fear. He was staring intently at a girl who was lying limply helplessly because he was beating her with a whip. That girl is Tatiana Fredicson, she has to give up marriage with her lover—Rangga Wijaya, aground. Because of the cunning game of a Cruel Mafia named Nevelas Vernon. He tricked Tatiana's father—Charles Fredicson, into going into deep debt for a business expansion that could cost the company a fortune. After experiencing setbacks and unable to pay debts, Nevelas came to offer a one-sided agreement. Agreements that must be agreed by force. The content of the agreement is that Charles must make his only child as collateral. Tatiana's suffering did not stop there, she was forced to give up her chastity before marrying. Inadvertently, in a drunken state, Nevelas touched her viciously. After marriage, it was not happiness that she got, but the humiliation and suffering she continued to receive. Trials after trials hit their married life, starting from the enemies of Nevelas who always gave terror. Then Nevelas's sister—Emily Vernon, who was acutely depressed. Even though, full of sharp thorns in life, she is always loyal to accompany the Mafia. Until one day, she was fed up with her husband's harsh treatment. She prefers to leave Nevelas who is still being rude. After his wife left, he realized that really needed Tatiana's presence. Will they be in a relationship again? Or one of them choose someone who can give happiness every time?

Bree Finley the perfect name for a charming, brave, beautiful, girl with high hopes and dreams in life. Bree had such beauty that at the age of three she was already getting indirect marriage proposals giving her the nickname the towns own Damsel. Bree life with her two elder sister and old father was not exactly good and the arrival of Lincoln Griffin an old nemesis of her father who returns after fifteen year's to collect the money he lent her father which now he had multiply by a hundred fold because of late payment wasn't exactly helping the situation. Unable to afford the outrageous price Lincoln was demanding. George had to offer his daughter the town damsel as collateral to Lincoln Griffin the old greedy devil. Bree life changes drastically and the damsel in Distress try her very possible best to adapt to a new life with Lincoln and his not so friendly family.

“The Alpha has marked an omega?” “Abomination, never has it been heard of in the history of the Shark Pack.” “What’s worse, she was a servant girl, an ordinary omega who was given as a collateral to pay up for a loan.” “Such a disgraceful thing” the other said. Words had traveled faster than anyone ever thought, even the fierce Luna Oksana or the strong Alpha Mesh could not do anything to curb it. One thing is for sure though, both were determined never to let their precious son, Alpha Adam Mesh, be married to a wolf less Omega like Eldora Luther not to talk of Making her the Luna. But all that was before they found out who she really was.

"Your father sold you to me, Raven." My eyes widened as I stared at the cold but beautiful man in front of me. I shook my head in fear as I moved back. He stepped forward. "You're quite a beautiful asset." -•- Raven Moreno was her father's pride, a beautiful lady with elegance and passion. However, she knew nothing about her father's dark life until he was killed in a ghastly motor accident. She knew nothing, about the gangs he kept, the lives he took, and most importantly, the debts he had to pay. Till he died, and she had people after her. People who wanted to kill her and she had no idea how to survive while running from one place to another. That was until she was kidnapped, and taken to Elijah Hernandez, the cold Italian Mafia in the heart of Rome, also known as The Roman Devil. Her father owed him a lot and had put his daughter in collateral if he wasn't able to pay back his debt. Raven, shaken by that, promised the Mafia that she would do anything to clear up her father's debt. And that was all the Devil needed. {Updating often!} {MATURE CONTENT!}

A long time ago. Their was a girl who fell inlove with her best friend. Her best friends has a fellings for her as well. When they found out their inlove with each other, they decided to have a relationship secretly. This girl didn't acknowledge by her parents that she became the collateral of her parents debt's. Unfortunately, the girl's parent died from an accident, and her parents debts is not yet paid. One day, someone knock at the girls house, she was grabbed by the man, who is doesn't look like a human being. It has a white hair, a large ear like an elf, a large hands and feet with a claws on it, and a little fangs in his mouth. The girl, was really afraid to that creature that is why she suddenly fainted. When the girl wakes up, she was already in a beautiful room. Suddenly the door opens, and there where 5 girls approached her with a beautiful wedding gown and other accessories in their hands. It was her wedding day. She will be marrying the non human creature which she was afraid. 2 days after the marriage, the girl finds out that she was pregnant. After 9 months, she delivered a twins, one looks human, and one looks like other creature. Suddenly, the girl hear screaming outside the room, her husband grabbed her together with the twins outside the palace. Suddenly a portal appears. She and the twins push by her husband inside the portal, but because she was still weak after giving birth, one of twins fell from her hands. When she was about to pick the baby, the i portal was suddenly closed. After 10 years, the girl saw a boy roaming around. Looking for her mom. The boy suddenly call her mommy. Only to find out that it was one of her twins. The boy was reached by a man, with a beautiful face. He get's the child and ask for her forgiveness for calling her his mother. Apparently, her son appears in her side. The man looks at the boy passionately. Then, they bid goodbye. After 3 years, the secret reveals.