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She Left for Peace; He Returned for her Heart

Adrian Cole has power, money, and fame, but he no longer has Maya. She left without giving any explanation, after several disappointments. He assured her he would attend her art show, but missed it due to a business deal. She claimed that she did not care about his money; she was disappointed by his lack of attention. The argument they had was brief, but the silence that followed was deep. She gathered her belongings and left. He believed she would return as she had in the past, but she did not. Weeks later, Adrian sees Maya’s painting of a man who resembles him, but with his eyes closed. This discovery deeply affects him. He purchases the painting under a different name. He wanted to see her. She tried to ignore him, but he contributed to her art fair; he helped with tasks like hanging lights and carrying boxes, hoping to prove he was more than just a wealthy man. Maya appears to have a quiet life, and Adrian understands he is the chaos she left behind. When she received a letter threatening to close her gallery, he stepped in, not with financial support, but by standing quietly beside her. The truth eventually comes up: the deal that caused him to miss her show was not business-related. He had been secretly purchasing her childhood home, renovating it to surprise her. She became emotional, not because of the house, but due to the time it took for him to reveal this. He expresses his fear that she might think he was trying to buy her affection. She reassures him that she never desired his wealth; she only wanted him. They share a kiss in the rain in front of her gallery, both drenched and laughing, feeling a newfound sense of freedom.
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Billionaires' Regret: My Ex's Nemesis Fathering My Triplets

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Psychological Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.
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