reid and lila

“Help me, please,” Bella pleaded, grasping his hands. His dark eyes, devoid of warmth, pierced through hers with an unsettling coldness. "Why should I mess with those goons to help you?" he asked callously. “I’ll do anything you say,” she said without thinking, desperate. “Just save me from them.” He demanded something that Bella had never anticipated even in her dreams. A contract marriage! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bella Dawn was already in distress to pay her step father’s debts. To add her misery, her mother was diagnosed with liver disease and needed immediate transplant. Where would she get that much money? Then, like a cruel twist of fate, she accidentally encountered a handsome man, Theodore Reid, the enigmatic CEO of Ace Group. Rumors said that he was a ruthless businessman with a heart as cold as ice. Yet, to Bella, he was kind, rescuing her from the clutches of those who sought to exploit her. She was grateful to him until he demanded something weird, shattering her pervious assumptions. He wanted to marry her. No He wanted a contract marriage. In exchange, he would take care of her mother's treatment and compensate her generously at the end of their arrangement. For Theodore, it was a solution born out of necessity, a means to appease his grandfather's demands for an heir while he searched for the one who had once saved him, his angel. Bella’s appearance reminded him of his savior. So, he offered her a contract marriage. It was a temporary solution to his grandfather’s demand to get an heir until he found his angel. With no other options left, Bella reluctantly agreed to the terms of the contract. But little did she know it would test her resolve and resilience like never before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Remember one thing, never fall in love with me,” he said, cold and dangerous. Bella gulped, nervous. “What if I do?” A sliver of defiance, a foolish question escaped her lips. She was already attracted to his handsome appearance. He squeezed her jaw and hissed, “You will regret it.” “What if you started liking me?” she dared to ask. He leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. "No chance," he scoffed. "You're not my type." Bella’s heart sank. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can check my other books. Accidentally Married to Mr. Billionaire - Completed The Billionaire's Sick Wife - Completed Temptation of Billionaire's Secret Lover: A tale of love and revenge - Completed. My Ex-Husband Begged Me To Take Him Back - Ongoing, daily updated.

He chuckled. “What’s with the face?” I blinked. “What?” “You’re blushing.” His voice held a teasing lit, and I could practically hear the smirk behind it. “Oh.” I raised a hand to my cheek, rubbing absently, only to feel the warmth spreading across my skin. My lips twisted into a small, guilty smile. Leo’s eyes gleamed with amusement. There was something about the way he looked at me—steady, knowing—that made me uneasy. Not because I felt uncomfortable, but because I had spent so long misunderstanding him. Why hadn’t I seen his loyalty from the start? Why had I assumed he wanted me for business, for something transactional? A pang of guilt settled in my chest. “This place is…” I started, glancing around, searching for words. He leaned back slightly, one arm draped over the chair. “Deserving of a heiress,” he finished smoothly. “I had a work break.” A warm rush of gratitude filled me, but it was quickly dampened by a lingering thought. Cassie had mentioned something earlier—something about Ophelia storming into Leo’s office. My fingers curled slightly against the tablecloth.

Art was her refuge. Desire was his weapon. When rising painter Lila Prescott unveils her first gallery show, she expects critics and collectors—she doesn’t expect Nico Moretti, the city’s most dangerous patron, to fix his gaze on her. Nico doesn’t just buy art; he owns it. With every glance and every word, he blurs the line between admiration and possession. He sees the storm inside her canvases—and hungers to unleash the one inside her. But Lila has one rule: arms-length, always. In a city where a single photograph can ignite scandal and whispers move faster than truth, every choice becomes a signature—and every signature a risk. Love without power is fragile. Power without love is dangerous. What happens when both collide on the same canvas?

The Arcanum Helix Institute, a world-class research organization, was established by the leaders of the United World Authority with the goal of creating a military unit comprised of genetically enhanced humans. However, their first experiment went catastrophically wrong, resulting in the destruction of an entire town. In response, the institute shifted its focus to using children as test subjects, leading to widespread abductions and the creation of an elite military unit known as the New Generation. Deprived of their memories, the members of the New Generation were conditioned to follow strict orders without question, becoming obedient instruments of the United World Authority. This remained the status quo until Johan's last assignment, which led to him to question his circumstances, triggering a recovery of his lost memories. As the truth about the institute and the New Generation's true purpose dawned on him, Johan became a target for termination by the institute. Now, Johan stands alone against the formidable forces of the institute and the otherworldly powers backing them, determined to uncover the secrets surrounding his past and the New Generation's existence.

In a world where deception reigns, Lyra Voss is a master manipulator, using her charm to navigate two lives while hiding her darkest secrets. Lyra is a charismatic and cunning student at Crestwood University, driven by her desire for fame and recognition. Her ability to charm those around her allows her to maintain a carefully constructed identity, but her lies threaten to unravel her world. Set against the backdrop of two prestigious universities, the story explores the competitive nature of academia, where ambition and deception intertwine. As Lyra navigates her dual life, she becomes embroiled in a rivalry with Mira Dupont, a talented designer who represents everything Lyra envies. Mira's growing success threatens to overshadow Lyra, igniting a fierce competition between the two. When Adrian Gale, a charming student, enters the picture, the stakes rise even higher. Lyra finds herself drawn to Adrian, but her manipulative tendencies threaten to sabotage any chance of a genuine connection. As Lyra's lies spiral out of control, she must confront the consequences of her actions and the impact they have on those around her. As the tension escalates, Lyra's carefully crafted world begins to crumble. A shocking revelation forces her to confront her deepest insecurities and the truth about her identity. In a dramatic climax, Lyra must decide whether to continue her manipulative ways or seek redemption and authenticity.

His dream is to become a Paladin but in a world full of terrifying monsters and prejudice, it's not going to be easy. A journey full of pain, happiness, and self-realization. New allies and past enemies. Reid Flannel, a good for nothing sector brat, is a boy with great ambitions that will do anything to reach his dream as he embarks on a path to become strong. But he must come to realize, that humans are more terrifying than monsters.

"Lila-Rose Meyer was a 19-year-old girl who lived in the hot, tropical, beautiful, and busy city of Skyline. But beneath the city's glamor and glitz, there was a secret world filled with magical creatures. To keep these creatures in check, the Quove organization was established, with its governing body, the Quovent, setting rules and regulations. Lila was a member of the Quove, but she faced a difficult challenge - every member of the quove knew she was the daughter of a traitor. Things become even more complicated when she falls in love with the son of the leader of the rival group. Their love, which seems to be forbidden continues to bloom even with their differences.

Lila accidentally discovers she has a sister. She begins searching for her sister, whom she has never met or seen before. However, a traffic accident in 2024 prevents her from continuing her journey. (The details of this accident will be revealed in the first episode.) After some time, she learns that her sister is very close. Lila will eventually cooperate with the police officers she befriends. Lila will then go through a series of action-packed adventures, even traveling across continents, and with the help of some friends, she will find her sister. Throughout the entire time period, a series of interwoven events will unfold. Her friends will also take risks and experience moments and emotions they have never felt before. These events will weigh heavily on Billy, who, saddened and distressed, will leave his city and surroundings and separate from his wife (Sandra).

Lila's ordinary and non-emotional life was well until a party three weeks ago had her handed a DUI, an ex-boyfriend, and a secret she feels she has to hide about him. Ex-boyfriend Elliot doesn't know what he did on that Saturday night. Lila doesn't plan on letting him know. So lie after lie after lie. Lila lies her way out of, and consequently into a lot of trouble, all in the mean time finding out maybe giving people chances isn't as bad as she thought.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?