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Arlen Was Working Fallout

The Prize Was You

Sometimes the biggest prize is the heart you never meant to win. Callie Monroe had never planned to leave Bandera, Texas. Her roots ran deep in the dusty trails of her family's ranch, where she grew up wrangling horses and chasing sunsets. But when her mother was critically injured in a farming accident, the hospital bills stacked higher than hay bales. Her father—desperate and proud—demanded a sacrifice Callie couldn't make: marry the well-off widower next door, a man twice her age with a cold smile and controlling ways. With the help of a childhood friend who'd made it to the city, she packed up her boots, dreams, and barely enough cash to get by…and moved to New York. There, she found work behind the bar at a dive in Brooklyn, pouring drinks, dodging creeps, and sending every spare dollar back home. She wasn't looking for love, but when she heard of a game show that paid winners handsomely, she couldn't resist. But she sure as hell didn't expect a game show to change everything. Grayson Wolfe was a tech genius with the instincts of a wolf. He turned a teenage startup into a billion-dollar enterprise long before he was legally old enough to drink the whiskey he now sold in bulk. But when his father passed away, the old man's will came with a cruel twist: Grayson had to marry—and stay married for one full year—before he could legally inherit full control of the Wolfe fortune and family conglomerate. He didn't need love. He needed a name on paper. A bride. A loophole. In a move that shocked his board and delighted reality TV producers, Grayson entered a high-stakes televised dating show, ironically seeking a convenient partner. The premise? Win the game, win a partner…and a hefty cash prize. He didn't care about the money. He just needed someone willing to sign the damn papers. Armed with charm, wealth, and arrogance, Grayson assumed every woman would be throwing herself at him. Until the redhead in the red dress rejected him. Callie Monroe wasn't dazzled. She wasn't impressed. She hated 'controlling,' and that's what the man was; she couldn't understand why everyone wanted him. Yes, she wanted the money, but not when her pride and dignity were on the line. Grayson had never been humiliated, and so publicly; Callie intrigued and annoyed him, and somehow, he knew that their paths were still going to cross, and he would make her pay for her insolence. What happens when Grayson turns out to be Callie's boss at her new office? Their connection soon spirals into a dangerous game of desire, denial, and a deal that might cost him everything…especially his heart. He had everything… until her.
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HE WAS HER SALVATION

SYNOPSIS : They say power runs in blood, but so does pain. Elizabeth Ashford was born with everything—wealth, beauty, legacy. But the moment she came into the world, her mother left it. Then her grandparents were taken by a car crash, and the only person she had left—her father—slowly vanished behind boardroom doors and corporate burdens. Night after night, she waited at the dinner table with a tiny plate and wide eyes. But "next time" never came. Now at 21, she’s the future of the Ashford Conglomerate and a top student at the prestigious Valcrest University. Cold, graceful, untouchable. Her heart, once soft and full of hope, has turned to ice. Because she learned the hard way—depending on someone only leaves you alone in the end. But ice can crack. Especially when fire walks in with a smirk. Niklaus Devilson isn’t just another elite. He's the heir to the Ebon Court, the secret organization that controls the underworld—politics, mercenaries, medicine, hacking, science. A living ghost. Feared by nations. Worshipped in shadows. Known only by his alias: Mr. X. With snow-white hair, electric blue eyes, and a wicked grin, Nik is chaos in silk. A genius hacker. A master fighter. A playful storm wrapped in charm. Mischievous, unpredictable, and fiercely protective of those he loves. He lives to break rules—until he meets the one girl he can’t crack. She's ice. He's wildfire. And when their worlds collide, the game begins. EXCERPT : The grand gates of Valcrest University swung open with their usual drama, letting in the rich, the brilliant, and the obnoxiously fashionable. Elizabeth Ashford walked through like she owned the place—because, well, she kinda did. Long silver-blonde hair flowing, grey eyes sharp enough to slice egos in half. Her heels clacked like warning bells, and students parted like the Red Sea. Until someone didn’t. WHAM. A coffee cup went flying. She froze. A soft "Ow" followed. “I’m alive,” a voice groaned dramatically from the floor. “But my coffee’s dead. Rest in peace, Mocha Supreme.” Elizabeth looked down at the sprawled body in front of her—a tall guy with ridiculous white hair, sunglasses pushed up to his forehead, and the most annoyingly amused smile she’d ever seen. Niklaus Devilson. He blinked up at her from the marble floor. “Wow. Are you always this… aggressive on first dates, or am I just special?” She narrowed her eyes. “You walked into me.” He gasped, placing a hand on his heart like she’d insulted his ancestors. “You walked into me, Ice Queen. With malicious elegance.” A soft snort escaped her. Unfortunately. Nik sat up like he’d been struck by lightning. “Oh my god. You laughed. Was that a laugh? Should I call a doctor? Or my lawyer?” Elizabeth crossed her arms. “It was a nose exhale. Don’t get excited.” He stood up, leaned in, and whispered dramatically, “Too late. I’m emotionally invested.” She blinked once. “Seek therapy.” He grinned. “I would, but apparently you’re not taking new patients.” As he strolled away with a wink and no dignity, Elizabeth stood still for a second longer than necessary. Her lips twitched. Just a twitch. Maybe today wouldn't be so boring after all.
hello_love · 9.9K Views

Was My Sweet Badboy

WARNING !! [cerita ini hanyalah fiktif belaka, semua setting tempat adalah fiktif! kesamaan nama tokoh, tempat, sekolah maupun scene dalam novel ini adalah kebetulan semata dan tidak ada unsur kesengajaan!] ------------------------------------------------- Bimo namanya, anak baru pindahan dari Bandung yang tiba-tiba memberiku surat, isinya dia minta izin untuk menyukaiku. hah?! 'kenapa suka aku?' kuputuskan untuk tanya hal ini. lalu dia jawab begini ; 'aku tidak punya alasan, tidak paham juga kenapa bisa suka, hanya mataku tidak bisa berhenti melihat kemanapun kamu pergi, aku tidak bisa menahan senyumku dan rasa senangku kalau sedang dekat denganmu, aku suka lihat kamu ketawa dan tidak senang lihat kamu nangis, aku benci orang-orang yang bikin kamu sedih sampai-sampai ingin ku tendang pantat mereka biar sampai ke pluto, aku mau pegang tanganmu dan bilang pada cowok-cowok yang suka padamu untuk tidak lagi mengganggumu.' ku baca tulisannya yang panjang itu. aku deg-degan, sumpah kalau dia bisa dengar jantungku, itu seperti ada drum band di dalamnya. Dia orang yang unik, dan punya pendekatan berbeda padaku, orang yang percaya diri dengan bagaimana kepribadiannya, tidak kasar, berusaha dengar perkataanku, tapi sebenarnya dia juga adalah orang yang keras pada idealisnya, suka naik gunung bahkan bikin jantungku sering ingin lompat karena khawatir setiap kali dia melakukan hobinya itu. Bimoku... Elangku yang selalu terbang bebas tanpa peduli apapun.. Elangku yang selalu terbang menerjang badai... ini, adalah kisahku saat itu, saat dia bersamaku.. -------------------------------------------- VOLUME 2 : Menggapai kembali Ketika masa lalu menyesak masuk saat kau telah mulai lari darinya. Seseorang yang tetap berdiri di persimpangan hidup mereka. Yang tetap tegak di persimpangan waktumu dengannya. Kini persimpangan itu mempertemukan mereka kembali. Dengan segala keajaiban-keajaiban yang kau kira telah tiada. Dia berusaha menggapaimu sekali lagi. Berlari dari masa lalu, mengejarmu yang telah lama tertatih untuk bisa berdiri di titik ini. Mencoba meraihmu dengan senyumnya lagi. "Kamu masih punya hutang jawaban sama aku." "Apa?" "Yang mau kamu jawab 10 tahun lagi sejak waktu itu." "Hahah, kamu pikir itu masih akan berlaku?" "Tentu! Ray, marry me please ..." POV 3 ---------------------------------- Volume 3 : Langit dan Rindu Kisah si kembar buah hati Bimo dan Raya, akankan kisah mereka semanis kisah remaja kedua orang tuanya? Bagaimana jika Langit Khatulistiwa punya kecenderungan sister complex dan juga tsundere akut terhadap adik kembarnya? Intip yuk ... ---------------------------------------------- [karya ini bergenre romance-komedi, harap bijak dalam membaca, jika sekiranya tidak sesuai selera, silahkan close, gak usah masukin koleksi] [mengandung kata kasar, dan diksi tidak serius dalam penceritaan!] Credit cover : Pinterst cover bukan milik pribadi
MORAN94 · 610.7K Views
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