arranged marriage

🏆 ["Sliver Medal" in Urban Category of "Meganovel Annual Writing Contest 2022"] 🏆 "Who are you? I'm not sure I've seen you around... not in any of the meeting of the company." Alves wanted to tell Manuel as much as he could. About how he has been deprived of every right in the house. About how he was made to live like a dog and barely noticed. Often talked down. But Madam laughed out loud, "Oh, he's Alves, our gate man's son!" |---------------------| Yes! The gateman was treated better than him. He was treated like a riff-raff and eventually thrown out in the rain, on the same day his grandpa died; the man who had been his only hope. But that can't be all. Fate has a tricky card... And when the card is tossed, no one will be able to look him in the eyes, not even the deitified madam!

“How dare you, a pauper, mock us?” Ava asked, her tone condescending. Damian raised a brow and looked Ava in the eye. “No, Ava. How dare you mock me?” *** After a humiliating rejection and a divorce agreement from his wife, Ava, Damian Giovanni Smith was tossed out in the streets, and mocked by everyone around him, leaving him with nothing. And Ava? She was engaged to the rumored heir of the highest-ranking family in the country, Carson Ferremento. As Damian thought that his life had already ended, suddenly, a man in a suit approached him. “You're the real heir of the Ferremento family, and I will help you reclaim your power, young master.” With the sudden wealth and power at his fingertips, how would a fallen son-in-law like him retaliate?

Louis Mary was an aristocrat of the city of K.H, but because of his brother's harm, was punished by his family and expelled from the city of K.H. From a rich boy suddenly became a homeless man with no home to return to. But Louis was saved by the landlord Frank and married his beautiful niece to him. Titus Frank wanted to help Louis return to Mary's family, but a year after Louis was married, the old man died. And the Frank family is no longer friendly with Louis, people insult, belittle, and often bully Louis. Not only Louis but his wife, Maddy Frank, also suffered through these things. Three years later, Louis takes off his disguise and begins a path of revenge…

Jakes lived poor all his life until he discovered his family fortune and resumed taking over them. This made it possible for him to protect his family. His wife, Stephanie got pregnant, and her family demanded that she aborted the baby and leave Jakes, which she frowned at. They made Stephanie and her baby's life miserable because of this. However, in the long run, Jakes used his advantage to secretly help his wife reclaim her family position and become the CEO. Stephanie took over most of her family's business. Then, Jakes's mother-in-law and brother-in-law hate them to the guts.

Daniel Biao was kicked out of his family when he was only 10. From that day he was adopted by a mystery old man, who taught him all kinds of knowledge. At the age of 16, he became the best killer on Dark Web. At 17 he got his PhD degree in the best university. At 20 he became the most famous doctor among the rich guys... However, when he was 24, he disappeared. The richest men are all trying to find out him to save their lives, people on dark web are trying to find him to assassinate their enemies... In Cloud city, a young man walked into Wilson family, he took out a marriage contract and was mocked. “The loser like you want to marry our daughter? It’s a daydream!” But Daniel just shredded the contract. “No, I’m here to regret it.”

Nathan Dawson is a 25 years old handsome young man, struggling to find a decent job to fend for his family. Every attempt led to nothing. In an attempt to save his house from being demolished by someone powerful Nathan encountered 40 years old Laura Larson, a beautiful, multi-billionaire CEO widow. A woman who ruled with an iron fist., proposed marriage to him in exchange for getting him out of prison Left with no choice, Nathan agreed to the proposal, however, the new entry to the Larson family was disliked when secrets lurking in the shadows threatened to resurface.

Demetrius' life underwent a breathtaking transformation when, after enduring 16 years of destitution and a profound sense of aimlessness, he stumbled upon the miraculous reunion with his long-lost biological parents. Enveloped in their opulent riches and commanding influence, he naively anticipated a brighter future. Alas, reality swiftly shattered his dreams as he discovered himself alienated even within the walls of his ancestral home, scorned and forsaken by every soul, including the very servants. To compound his torment, his adopted brother not only seized the throne that rightfully belonged to Demetrius but also pilfered his cherished love interest. Driven by an all-consuming blend of indignant fury and an unyielding thirst for retribution, Demetrius forged an unwavering resolve to reclaim his rightful position and ensure that those who inflicted harm upon him faced the consequences of their transgressions.

Xavier Knight, a 25-year-old billionaire playboy, leads a life dedicated to relentless work and extravagant parties. He relishes his freedom and lives by his own rules, shunning commitments. Contrastingly, Aurora Johnson, a 20-year-old orphan girl, was taken in by her guardian Uncle Thomas. Her existence is governed by the oppressive regulations imposed by her cruel relatives, leaving her feeling helpless and yearning for affection and care. Additionally, Aurora grapples with a stutter, further enhancing her vulnerability. The paths of these two individuals converge due to William Knight, a 50-year-old man who must fulfill a long-forgotten promise. In a world where alliances are formed through arranged marriages, Xavier Knight finds himself ensnared in a union with a woman he perceives as a calculating manipulator. Compelled to wed Aurora, a seemingly innocent young lady, Xavier nurtures a deep-seated resentment towards her, convinced that she employs her beauty to deceive his family. Determined to make her existence a living nightmare, Xavier embarks on a vengeful journey, vowing to expose Aurora's true character. However, as their lives intertwine and secrets unravel, Xavier begins to realize that things are not as they appear. Amidst a whirlwind of emotions encompassing anger, attraction, and the pursuit of justice, Xavier and Aurora find themselves on an arduous voyage where love, betrayal, and redemption intersect. Will Xavier's thirst for revenge blind him to the truth? Or will he uncover the depths of Aurora's innocence and unravel the enigmatic tapestry that weaves their intertwined destinies together? Prepare yourself for an enthralling tale of passion, deceit, and unforeseen revelations as the boundaries between love and hate are tested."

Adrian McCain a lowly orphan fought his way to see himself through college and graduated with honors. He then got married to the daughter of a wealthy or prosperous family, he thought he would be happy, but that was not the case. He became a laughing stock, he was always looked down on and taunted due to his poor background by his very own in-laws day in, day out. He became an errand boy, to make it even worse the woman he was in love with and married, in other words his very own wife, joined hands with her family and made his life unbearable. But then, what if Adrian McCain isn't as poor as they thought he was? What happens when he finds out he wasn't even an orphan to begin with, but the son to a much more prosperous family? Will he have his revenge on those who looked down massively at him? Find out on 'BELITTLED SON-IN-LAW' by LADY E as you turn through it's intriguing pages.

"I think there is a misunderstanding here ma'am," he said to her. "That is my manager over there," he said pointing to Antonio, who was waiting by the side of the road for a cab, just a few feet from the restaurant. "I was only calling on him to give him the phone," Jason said, trying to placate her. But then, the manager was quick to walk up to them. "What is going on here?" He asked as he got to where they were. "Sir, this lady—" "Your boy tried to steal my phone," the lady interrupted and snatched her phone from his hand, not waiting for him to say anything at all. She seemed insistent on getting back at him for something that happened long ago in school. Jason opened his mouth to say something again but was interrupted by a hard slap across his face from Antonio. He staggered but maintained his stance. "Not only do you come late to work or be clumsy at your job," Antonio began in a fit of vexation. "You also steal from my customers too?" He asked Jason, who still held his face, still in oblivion at what had just happened. He nodded and tried to speak again, but Antonio stopped him with a wave of his hand. "I think I have had enough of all your shenanigans here and I think it is time to relieve you of your duties," Antonio said. Framed by a colleague and betrayed by his friend, Jason Abbout had his life crumbling to the ground. No one to run to, no one to share his pain with either, he was gradually dying. Not until, he received one call that changed his life. Now to those who hurt him, they must bow.