Anastasia Tremaine Cinderella

Some doors should never be opened. Some voices should never be heard. Elara Rook has always been haunted—by whispers in the dark, by fleeting shadows, by the unsettling feeling that she doesn’t belong to just one world. But when she returns to the abandoned Rook estate, the voices become more than just eerie murmurs. They become memories. Vivid. Terrifying. Real. One touch, one vision, and she is thrust into the past—reliving the pain, the terror, and the secrets of spirits who refuse to be forgotten. A girl trapped in a room that no longer exists. A scream that echoes through time. A warning buried beneath the house’s rotting bones. As Elara digs deeper, she realizes she’s not just an observer—she’s a key. And something, or someone, is waiting for her to open the final door. Somewhere beyond the veil, the dead are watching. And they are whispering her name.

Anastasia Harrison, eine junge Frau, die von ihrer grausamen Familie missbraucht wurde, dachte, ihr Leben sei vorbei, als man sie zwang, Richard, das schwarze Schaf der wohlhabenden Familie Wallace, zu heiraten. In der Zwischenzeit sollte ihre bevorzugte jüngere Schwester Michelle Xavier, den älteren Bruder, heiraten, der ein CEO war. Durch einen Fehler im Rathaus wurden jedoch die Namen der beiden in ihren Heiratsurkunden vertauscht. "Was soll das?! Wie kannst du mit Xavier Wallace verheiratet sein?" "Du bekommst weder Essen noch Wasser, bis du die Scheidungspapiere unterschreibst!" Um noch mehr Öl ins Feuer zu gießen, verstarb das alte Ehepaar Harrison und hinterließ sein gesamtes Vermögen Anastasia und nicht dem Rest der Familie. Das brachte die Harrisons an den Rand ihrer Belastbarkeit. Um ein friedliches Leben zu führen, war Anastasia bereit, auf ihr Erbe zu verzichten und die Familie zu verlassen, aber die Harrisons hatten andere Pläne. Sie wollten sie loswerden. Und zwar für immer. Durch einen glücklichen Zufall wurde Anastasia jedoch von ihrem neuen Ehemann Xavier gefunden, bevor es ihrer Familie gelang. Entschlossen, sich zu rächen, schloss sie einen Deal mit Xavier. "Bleib meine Frau und ich werde dir helfen, dich zu rächen!"

“I, alpha Dylan, reject you, Anastasia, as my mate”. “An- and, I, Anastasia, accept your rejection, alpha Dylan”. I forced myself to say, before I ran away in tears. As soon as I arrived in my room and shut the door, I burst out laughing to my heart's content. “I can't believe this. Finally, Alpha Dylan is off my back!”. You may all be wondering why I am happy to be rejected by my mate, right? That's because I'm not the real Anastasia.

Warren arrived at the hotel, his heart racing as he got to the roof. Panic seized him when he didn’t immediately see Anastasia. As he moved closer to the ledge, he finally spotted her—lying dangerously close to the edge, her body slack and seemingly on the brink of slipping into unconsciousness. The sight of the empty bottle of pills and whiskey shattered something inside him. “Oh, Ana,” he whispered, his voice thick with anguish as he approached her. But then, in a moment that seemed to stretch into eternity, he saw her body begin to roll off the edge. The horror that gripped him turned his blood to ice. Without a second thought, Warren launched himself over the ledge after her, diving headfirst through the night air. The wind roared in his ears, but he moved with the precision of a bullet, closing the distance between them in a heartbeat. When he finally caught her, relief surged through him. Cradling her tightly in his arms, he expanded his angelic wings, the pure white feathers cutting through the darkness as he propelled them upward, away from prying eyes. Outline: After the loss of her mother and the abuse she receives from her stepfamily, Anastasia finds herself living in a world where grief and betrayal are commonplace. She turns to her childhood best friend and first love, Bastian, for consolation. But after a tragic accident leaves him in a coma Anastasia's world crumbles when Bastian is in a car accident. Warren, a mysterious angel, enters her life just when it seems hope is lost. Because he is harboring secrets that may change everything, his presence is both comforting and unsettling. Her life will never be the same.

In a world where power dynamics between Alphas, Betas, and Omegas dictate status and relationships, Rion an orphaned Omega, is desperate to save his younger brother Leon, who lies in a coma. Struggling to gather the funds for Leon's life-saving surgery, Rion strikes a deal with Jeakyung, a cold and dominant Alpha from an influential family. The deal comes with three unbreakable conditions: Rion belongs to Jeakyung, he must obey his every command, and-above all-he is forbidden from falling in love. Jeakyung harbors a deep disdain for Omegas for some reason. However, as their physical encounters intensify, so do the unspoken emotions between them. Despite the boundaries that were set, both Rion and Jeakyung find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither expected. Rion struggles with his growing feelings, hoping that Jeakyung might one day see him as someone beyond their deal . Meanwhile, Jeakyung is confronted by his own fears and past traumas that have shaped his view of love and trust. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and outside threats loom, Rion and Jeakyung must navigate a complex web of power, desire, and forbidden emotion. Can love bloom in a world that has conditioned them to believe it doesn't exist? Or will the rules they created become the very thing that tears them apart? There also many other characters in this story who navigate their own journey. This is a story of vulnerability, crime, resilience, and the undeniable pull of the heart-no matter how broken or guarded it may be.

Seven years ago, after their breakup, he disappeared without a trace. Now, he reappeared on the eve of her wedding, sparing no means in forcing her to marry him… With a certificate of marriage, he bound her mercilessly to his side. From there, this “Cinderella” began her journey as a wife to the heir of a business empire… Mrs Huo – composed, sharp-tongued, and freakishly smart. Mr Qin – wife-spoiler to no end and a complete “slave” to their daughter. Quality love story, one on one. You are welcome to get hooked on this story with us.

"Aaa!" Cassandra was shocked and screamed as she woke beside a strange man. To make matters worse, the man was shirtless, and she was only wearing underwear. 'What's going on, why is he sleeping with me?' "Morning, sweetheart!" The man beside Cassandra greeted her. Cassandra gasped, shook her head, and pushed the man to the ground. "Hey, what are you doing in my bed? Are you trying to harass me? Get out of here!" Cassandra pointed her index finger at the door. 'I married him? Who is that man? How can I be married to him?' Cassandra thought to herself as she lifted the blanket slowly and saw a red stain on the sheet. "How can we get married? I don't know you at all, and this seems to be our first meeting," asked Cassandra, who still couldn't hide her surprise. Charles looked deeply into Cassandra's green eyes. "Have you forgotten what happened last night? You even went so far as to ask me not to leave." ….……….. Cassandra immediately ran into the house, not caring that she now came with Charles. She also continued to shout Vivian's name because she was worried that something had happened to her half-sister. Cassandra's father slaps her immediately. "Dad, why did you slap me? What did I do?" asked Cassandra while holding her cheeks, which were now burning. Geoffry, Cassandra's father, only glanced sarcastically at his biological daughter. "You still ask what you did? Did I raise and finance you to be a slut?" --------- Cassandra Miller never knew she was being set up by her half-sister Vivian Hartley at a nightclub. Vivian mixed stimulants in Cassandra's drink to get her drunk and ended up in bed with a random guy. Vivian's trap worked, and Cassandra married a stranger in Las Vegas the day they met. This makes her father furious and kicks Cassandra out of the house. But what happens is that Charles Parker, the man who married Cassandra in Las Vegas, takes her to live with him. In exchange, Cassandra had to leave their marriage for two years. Will Cassandra be able to live a two-year life as Mrs Parker and resolve the misunderstandings with her father and Cassandra's fiancé at the time? Is there a conspiracy behind all this? Or is there more to their marriage?

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

"Your fate has been decided. You knew this when you made that decision years ago. The only way out for your family is for your son to marry the Daughter of Destiny. Only her fate is strong enough to save your lineage," the priest said. "Then we must find this Daughter of Destiny," the king declared. After committing many evil deeds, a dying king tries to save his family from the wrath of heaven. He had defied heaven once, and he was confident he could do it again. Anastasia, the unflavoured daughter of Duke Thompson, becomes the prey whose good fortune will be used to save the royal family. Would he succeed?? Find out!! Image credit goes to ImagineArt generator

I see dead people. But hey, it’s the zombie apocalypse, everyone is seeing dead people, including a blind girl. It’s not like I am that special. For a while, I thought I was going to be Cinderella, complete with the cruel stepfamily and the little mice for helpers. But instead of mice, I got demons from hell with a taste for chaos. Then again, there is nothing wrong with a little chaos in the middle of the apocalypse. It’s what makes life worth living. Unfortunately for others, they don’t quite see it that way. You see, I have a gift. One that isn’t exactly mine, but I can use it however I see fit. My gift is granting wishes. I'm a genie without a bottle, but it would be nice if people appreciated me more. All the humans ask for is the same thing… more food here, shelter there, kill these people, torture those. And I do it all, for a small price. I don’t ask for money or food, I can get that on my own. No, I want favors, souls, something that means everything for the other person. And they give it to me. Their momentary desire worth their long term happiness. But by the time they discover that, I’m long gone, already moved on to my next… client. I know I look young, starvation and abuse will do that to a girl. Humans tell me that I shouldn’t be wandering out there alone. Some try to help me… most don’t. But whoever said I was by myself? Just because others couldn’t see them didn’t mean my demons ever left. I still hear their voices in my head, whispering words of encouragement and love. For them, I’d do anything. Kill anyone. Destroy anything. After all, life is just a game, right? Those still alive at the end of the day were the lucky ones. Those who died were not. Everything is just a game of chance, all a human has to do is roll the dice. My only word of advice is to be careful what you wish for… you just might get it. My name is Hattie, welcome to my world. Would you like a cup of tea?

FATED TO BE HIS OBSESSION A ruthless billionaire. A woman he was never meant to have. A love so dangerous, it will consume them both. Anastasia never expected her life to change overnight. One moment, she was struggling to survive in a world that had abandoned her. The next, she was trapped in a marriage with the most powerful, dangerous man in the city—Leonidas Nikoladis. Cold. Calculating. Unstoppable. He doesn't love her. He doesn't need to. Because from the moment she became his, there was only one truth— She belongs to him. But Anastasia isn't the meek little flower everyone expects her to be. She may be innocent, but she is not weak. And as she fights to carve out a place for herself in his ruthless world, she finds herself caught in a battle far more dangerous than she ever imagined— A battle for her heart. Because behind the cold mask, behind the terrifying reputation, Leonidas is hiding something. An obsession. A need so raw and unrelenting that it threatens to consume them both. He worships her. He would burn the world for her. But will he ever admit it? Will he ever give her what she truly wants—his heart? Or will his secrets tear them apart before she even has the chance to escape? Enemies to lovers. Possessive, dangerously obsessed billionaire. Innocent yet fiery heroine who won’t be caged. Jealousy, passion, betrayal, and an all-consuming love. He is her captor. She is his salvation. But can she survive loving a man who would rather own her than lose her? Read now on Webnovel and dive into a world of obsession, power, and love that burns hotter than fire.

A desperate deal. A ruthless billionaire. A love neither expected. When Ava Sinclair agrees to a one-year marriage contract with the cold and powerful Damian cole, she thinks she’s just exchanging vows for survival. In his world of wealth and deception, she’s nothing more than a borrowed possession—his temporary bride. But as the months pass, the lines between duty and desire blur. Damian is possessive, unpredictable, and dangerously irresistible. Ava swore she wouldn’t fall for the man who sees love as nothing more than a contract. But what happens when she does? And worse… what happens when the year is up? A heart-racing billionaire romance filled with passion, secrets, and an impossible choice. Will Ava be set free—or forever claimed?

"You are mine, Estrellita. You have always been mine," he whispered to the night. "And I tend to take care of what belongs to me. Especially when it comes to you." In the next instant, his lips met mine, drawing away the chill and replacing it with his warmth. The sensation of his skin against mine was like a fire, and my pussy throbbed, ignited with desire. I was stirred by the Devil's touch. I was twistedly aroused by the Devil. *** Silent Rivers. Silent Tears. Roaring Courage. In the tranquil town of LarksVille, a web of deceit, cruelty, and hidden wounds lies hidden. Anastasia, a brilliant and determined college student, becomes an unlikely saviour as she exposes tormentors who have terrorized Preston University for too long. Beneath the idyllic surface of this small, close-knit community, Anastasia peels back layers of secrets, betrayal, and long-held grudges, uncovering a haunting history of bullying that has shattered lives and left scars both seen and unseen. But when suddenly the hunter becomes the prey, who's going to save the hunter? They have only one clue. A common pattern. A cryptic message, "Devil." With every revelation, Anastasia inches closer to the truth, but she also draws nearer to the shadows that threaten to consume her. Yet, as Ana navigates through the complexities of justice, she finds herself entangled in a chilling game. A stalker, equally compelling and dangerously enigmatic, emerges from the shadows. Despite the alluring warmth of Lorenzo, Ana remains haunted by the chilling presence of the Devil, her relentless and fearsome stalker. Who is the "Devil"? A psycho killer with a mind of intelligence or a victim seeking revenge? If so, then who's next? As Anastasia finally confronts the darkness lurking in her community, another web of truth thrives. "The ending is only the beginning."

Meet Lucien Grey, a billionaire, a ruthless CEO, and a notorious playboy who has never bowed to anyone—until now. When his father delivers an ultimatum—marry within a month or lose the company to his scheming stepbrothe. Love has never been part of his plans, and the idea of marriage is laughable. But desperation breeds opportunity. Enter Anastasia Smith, his beautiful and brilliant secretary. With her father’s medical bills piling up and no way to afford the life-saving surgery he needs, she is running out of time. Lucien makes her an offer she can’t refuse: a marriage contract that benefits them both. He keeps his company, and she gets the money to save her father. No emotions, no complications—just business. But as the lines blur between duty and desire, Lucien finds himself drawn to the woman who was supposed to be just a pawn in his game. Anastasia with her quiet strength and fiery resilience, begins to unravel the walls he’s spent years building. And when the contract threatens to end, Lucien is face with a new dilemma- walk away as planned or fight for the one thing he never believed in..love.

A story of the Main Character Kaida, who has been [Re]introduced into the world of magic and chaos, but having to deal with monsters and even traveling across universes [Again], She decides to change how the world changes, changing it for the better or the worse. Note --> The MC has NO Facial features shown, you can imagine how she looks like yourself

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

In a world of secrets, revenge, and forced alliances, Anastasia Vale finds herself bound by a contract that promises her future to a man she doesn’t know. Caden Aurelius Voltaire-Falkner is cold, calculating, and carries a deadly secret, one that ties him to Ana’s past in ways she can’t yet understand. As their lives collide, Ana must navigate the shadows of a marriage she never wanted, while Caden plays a dangerous game with her heart—one that may cost them both everything. "The cover image does not belong to me .If the rightful owner wishes for it to be removed, please contact me"

Forced out by the demands of her pregnant stepmother, Empress Anastasia Brokenoff is sent to Nochten, the homeland of vampires, under the promise she will have a better life amongst her mother's kin. But Ana only finds things cold and hostile. She is mocked for being half a vampire, her relatives ignore her, and the maids keep quitting. Unable to do anything until she is old enough and has her first blood, Ana chooses to hide behind books or wander her late Mother's Rose garden, living in isolated obscurity. That is until the arrival of a new maid, who may be in on more than she lets on and is determined to rekindle the strained relationship with her father. Such a simple act sparks a chain of events that throws Ana into a new world of people. People like Prince Nicoli, her half-brother, who invokes strange feelings while handling her overbearing cousin, Mykhol, who seems to be oddly focused on getting close to her. Book 1 of The Nocthen trilogy.

I am Anastasia, once a forgotten princess of Valoria, a once-glorious empire—until I watched it crumble before me, destroyed by my own foolishness. The weight of that loss haunts me, and I can't help but wonder: if I were given another chance, would things unfold differently? If I could make different choices this time, could I save my empire and the people I love from the same tragic fate?

Anastasia was born by two omega parents, the lowest rank of the elite park , as expected, she grew up working in the rice fields everyday only to return home to eat little or no food She couldn't connect with her wolf until she turned 22 and life began to take different turn for her when she was hired as a servant in the Alpha villa and sadly for her , she found out that she is mated to the Alpha Rowan . Trouble begins when she tried to reject the Alpha because she thinks the Alphas are the ones responsible for the Omegas suffering, but Rowan can't just accept his mate rejecting him even though his mum told him to reject her and marry the Luna she choose for him. Will Anastasia ever let the grudge she held for the Alphas go and accept to be Rowan Luna or she will probably frustrate him into rejecting her

This story is a collection of interconnected stories which explores the complicacy of forbidden love and desires. It begins from a student's illicit affair with her professor to a young heiress's attraction to her family's gardener, each narrative digs into the passionate and often dangerous pursuit of forbidden love. Alice:- A young student's world is brightened when she becomes entangled in a forbidden affair with her charismatic professor. Anastasia:- Married to an old, wealthy man, seeks fulfillment in a secretive relationship with a young aspiring actor that turned into betrayal and forgiveness. Celine:- Unable to move on from a past lover, Celine becomes obsessed with the memory of their intimate erotic encounters. Bianca:- During a hospital stay, Bianca develops a forbidden attraction for her doctor, leading to many nights of pleasures and ecstasy in secret. Diana:- A wealthy heiress who didn't care about societal norms and expectations by falling for her family's gardener. Eva:- Tangled in an arranged marriage, Eva yearns for the passion she once shared with her high school sweetheart, leading to a daring escape. These interconnected stories offer a provocative escapade of desire, temptations, and the intoxicating power of forbidden love.

``` Huyendo de la boda que tanto temía con el Príncipe Heredero Aed Ruad, la Princesa Anastasia terminó convirtiéndose en la cautiva del hombre más peligroso de la Leyenda, el Príncipe Íleo. Ella conoce un secreto que quiere intercambiar con él pero el precio es alto. Y Íleo… él la desea y algo más. Sumérgete en el mundo oscuro y misterioso de Anastasia e Íleo mientras luchan contra la seducción, el poder, la avaricia y una atracción enloquecedora. ¿Logrará Anastasia liberarse de él? ¿Alcanzará Íleo su propósito? ¡Únete a ellos para sentirlo! Otras novelas de esta serie incluyen: Confesiones Salvajes: Adriana y el Alfa (Completado) El Príncipe Alfa del Creciente Plateado (Completado) La portada me pertenece. Está encargada. Artista de la portada: Micehellwd ```

Irene, a fifteen-year-old girl, is eager to redefine herself as she steps into senior high school. Determined to look and act like the "baddie" she sees in the media, she defies her mother Susan, whose strict upbringing is shaped by painful past experiences. As tensions rise between them, Susan recalls her own turbulent youth and the sacrifices she made for Irene's future. While Irene yearns for freedom, Susan fears the consequences of her daughter’s choices, hoping to protect her from a world that nearly broke her. As Irene pushes away her mother's protective influence, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, but not without facing the challenges that come with her quest for autonomy. Ultimately, both mother and daughter must come to terms with their differences, realizing that love, though complicated, is the foundation of their bond.

Ava Grace is not you typical Cinderella female lead she doesn't need a Prince charming to save her . Ava has everything thing she wants she has billions dollar empire . she is cold and ruthless to the world but but no one knows how broken she is . how her past haunts her . How she can't sleep because of nightmares. And she has a goal to find the person who killed her parents she wants revenge. ------------------------------ Rayan Astro A COLD and aloof ceo . His name is enough to make people shiver. His workers call him KING YAMA . He is youngest and most successful businessman of his century . His wealth has no end But No one knows how hard and dark his past is . He is king of Underworld .He has his own mysterious to resolve ------------------------------ * what will happen when ice cold Rayan going to meet Fire like Ava ? * How these mysterious are going to be solved by them ? * will Ava ever going to find her happiness? * Will she ever going to find who killed her parents let's find out together in this journey . Let's explore this world together HOPE ON GUYS -------‐---------------------- * No misunderstood * full of faceslapping * strong female lead * supportive Male leads * strong Friends group

Travelling back in time to Shang Haoyu who had been a loser and wasn't merely unable to cultivate but also unable to speak, He was from a very low ranking family which couldn't even be called third rate. Though now since he's gone back in time by eighty years regaining all his lost years, but not only that gaining a System which helps him grow, he wishes to reach the peak and gain what he never had in his life, but that wasn't his only goal... And that second goal was the very reason he continued striving no matter how hard it got for him! WN Cover is not mine! I found it on Pinterest, I'll be getting it on my own later.

A 5 years old young boy who look to be 7/8 years tall could be seen working hard in a smithy his facial features could be described as adorable and handsome with jet black hair,deep black eyes that seem to glow in the night though his right eye seem to have a purplish violet shade with slight chubby cheeks but the young's boys skin looked to be sickly pale and he looked to be slightly on the skinny side most people would take pity on and Allan wouldn't mind taking advantage of them. Allan born of a commoner who never knew his father lived a relatively harsh but peaceful life in the city of Ashfall with his loving mother till one day when he returns home and finds his mother dead. To escape his mother's killers he escape toward the Empire's capital in hopes of escaping his mother killers where he meets Princess Anastasia daughter of Fire Emperor now where will his choices and fate lead Allan to…

Aaron Grace thought his life was dull—just work, sleep, and the occasional binge of a cheesy visual novel. But after finishing A Court of Eternal Blossoms, he wakes up in the body of Lysander Hale, the forgettable 10th love interest destined for rejection by the game’s heroine. Refusing to play along with the script, Aaron sets his sights on the story’s most misunderstood character: Anastasia Corvelle, the cold and cunning villainess. Armed with his wit, charm, and a sarcastic streak, Aaron plans to rewrite his role, win Anastasia’s heart, and prove that villains deserve happy endings too. In a world of romance, intrigue, and plot twists, can Aaron defy fate and tame the villainess? Or will he fall victim to the game’s cruel narrative?

"Wait," President Mason uttered, his tone low and biting.  Anastasia turned slowly, her heart sinking.  "You looked happy back there when George was flirting with you," he accused, his eyes bored into her. Anastasia froze, her eyes widening in disbelief.  "Flirting?" she repeated, a bitter scoff escaping her lips. "He was drunk, Mason. Everyone could see that." "That's not what I saw." Mason stepped closer, his voice cold. "You were laughing, enjoying it...just like you were with Nicholas."  At the mention of Nicholas, Anastasia's stomach churn.  "Ex...excuse me?" she asked, her voice trembling with restrained anger.  "You heard me!" He yelled at her. "First it was Nicholas, now a coworker. How low can you go?"  The words cut through Anastasia, her fists clenching as she fought back the tears threatening to spill.  She stared at him, fighting the urge to pounce on him when she finally raised her fingers, pulling out her wedding ring. "Let's get a divorce!"  ★★★ Anastasia Stones never expected her life to turn into a whirlwind of power plays, and deep-seated secrets when she got into an arranged marriage with Mason Harrington, the enigmatic, cold-hearted President of a billion-dollar company because of her family's debt.  Their two years secret marriage was built on formality and indifference, with Mason's world revolving around business and control until Anastasia began working in his company, without anyone knowing she's the president's wife. And everything worsens when Nicholas, Mason's estranged half-brother and the company's COO, unexpectedly returns after five years.  His reappearance stirs old rivalries, pulling Anastasia into the center of a storm between the President and the COO of Harrington Tech Corporation. Will Anastasia find her voice and reclaim her independence, or will she remain a pawn in the game of two powerful men? And what happens after finding out she's pregnant for the President?