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It is the story of a united family confronted with vital realities and romantic disappointments. We say, life! It is full of mysteries, love, jealousy and above all full of lessons .... So I invite you to discover some of his lessons by reading this story .

From the dirt of rural Pakistan in 1985, a child opens his eyes to a world that has already decided he is worthless. Beaten, starved, and sanctified by scripture, Arslan spends forty years as the unnoticed casualty of a system that weaponizes faith and rewards obedience with suffering. When he finally collapses in a 2025 heatwave, no one mourns. No one notices. He is just another body the machine consumed. Then he wakes up. It is 1990. He is five years old again, and he remembers everything. Armed with the full knowledge of the next thirty-five years every disaster, every economic shift, every future minister and general and their hidden weaknesses Arslan begins again. Not for revenge. Not for justice. For something far more dangerous: absolute control over a life that was never his. What follows is not a story of redemption. It is a quiet, meticulous account of how a broken child builds an invisible empire from the ashes of his first existence. How he weaponizes the very faith that crushed him. How he learns that in a country where God's name is currency, the most powerful man is the one no one ever sees coming. But as his shadow spreads across Pakistan through madrassas, factories, gold, and whispered dreams a question begins to surface, small and stubborn as a thorn: What was this all for? The empire outlasts him. The question remains. In God's Name We Trust is a novel about the cost of survival, the hollow victory of absolute control, and what happens to a man who sacrifices everything including himself for a second chance.

Eric Maddox, a 70-year-old American retired football coach once hailed for his tactical brilliance, now forgotten by time—closes his eyes for what he believes is a normal nap in his quiet Florida retirement home. But when he opens them, he's not staring at ceiling tiles, instead, he's on a touchline. Wearing boots in the rain. With players running on the pitch, fans jeering behind barriers, and the smell of cheap turf pellets in the air. "What the hell is this?" He’s twenty-five again, but it’s not Earth. It’s a world where football reigns supreme. A world where the sport is religion, its practitioners, deities in cleats. Coaches are revered, players are worshipped, and even the kit man gets treated like royalty. But there's one catch: none of it is familiar. The clubs, the players, the leagues, the competitions, and even the currency—they're all different. Alien. Like waking up in a dream where the rules are the same, but the language is foreign. As if that wasn’t enough, the body he’s now in? A youth coach with a laughable win record, a looming divorce, and a measly fifty thousand in the bank that his ex-wife is fighting tooth and nail to take. All of it. Just when the spiral seems inevitable, a monotone chime pierces the noise. [Initiating Golden Finger…] […45%… 75%… 100%] [System Integration Complete.] [Welcome, host. You are now bound to the Pro Manager System. Objective: Dominate the Football World. A new era begins] From washed-up has-been to chosen one of destiny, Eric Maddox is about to trade arthritis pills for tactical boards, and shuffleboard for Prestigious Cup glory. Because in this world, tactics are power. And on this touchline, he’s about to become a god. ================= Release Rate: 2-3 Chapters a day. Incentives (Below is subject to change): Power Stones Goals: 50PS-1 Extra Chapter. 100PS-2 Extra Chapters. 200PS -3 Extra Chapters. 400PS - 4 Extra Chapters. Golden Ticket Goals: 10 Golden Tickets-1 Extra Chapter. 25 Golden Tickets -2 Extra Chapters. 60 Golden Tickets-3 Extra Chapters. 130 Golden Tickets- 4 Extra Chapters. 250 Golden Tickets - 5 Extra Chapters. Will be spread across the week if it's too much. [that will be a nice problem to have.]) Special Incentives: 1. Privilege: > Hit T1 Win-win: Refill second tier. > Hit T2 Win-win: Refill entire highest tier. 2. Gifts: > 1 Dragon = 2 bonus chapters > 1 Magic Castle = 5 bonus chapters > 1 Spacecraft = 10 bonus chapters > 1 Golden Gachapon = 20 bonus chapters

Xia Lihua was born with a beautiful voice. A voice as sweet as hers was hard to find. She used to be her cousin sister's shadow singer. Her family exiled her to the United States when she was set up by her cousin sister and stepsister. She returned to her own country after completing high school in America only to discover her father had given orders for some guys to murder her. After narrowly escaping death, she was saved by a friend who rushed her to the hospital and with the help of a genius hacker she was able to eventually escape from the country, hiding in Milan for two years. Except for her grandfather who doted on her, the rest of the Xia family assumed that she was dead. After three years, she returned, stronger than ever, to face-slap the scumbags and exact retribution. She is now the nation's sister- a top idol and a movie queen. She is also known as the Ice Empress in business world! People called her the Nightingale because of her melodic voice, little did she know that she will be become the night songstress of the man whom she hated the most. She didn't know that she was the reason why the demon king couldn't sleep at night. All he could think about from morning till dusk was her. He could wreck devastation on earth for her, and this time he would do anything to keep her. The devil bigshot has made up his mind and is chasing her! Netizens: Is Emperor Yang pursuing you, sister Hua? Xia Lihua: No! He is just my ex-fiancé and a die-hard fan. Emperor Yang: What ex-fiancé? Bullshit! Tell them that you are my wife, little bird. Author note: The author is not Chinese and this is her own story. THIS IS NOT A TRANSLATION. [ Update: Cover art by- @dixerqua ;) (DO NOT STEAL!!!) ]

“Fix my grandsons.” That was the only instruction the old billionaire gave. “Turn them into proper heirs… and I’ll change your life.” How could Eli possibly do that… when he’s just a broke college student juggling six jobs to survive. His goals are simple: 1. Survive college without drowning in debt. 2. Escape his wicked stepmother’s house. 3. Definitely not become someone’s sugar baby… or sugar daddies’ emotional support toy. But sometimes life throws you into the wrong fairytale. After a disastrous cleaning job in the Donovan mansion, Eli finds himself sitting before the terrifying grandfather with a contract that could change his life: Live in the mansion as the housekeeper And turn the billionaire grandchildren into responsible heirs before the old man retires. Which already sounds impossible enough. What happens when the coldest grandson in the family suddenly proposes something even more outrageous? A contract marriage! Now Eli isn’t just the help anymore….he’s the contract fiancé of a Donovan heir, living in a mansion filled with four chaotic heirs who clearly have no intention of behaving. And if he thought that was bad… They are acting very naughty about it. Way too interested, curious, and pushing him toward trouble he never asked for. But the mansion hides more than bratty billionaires and family drama. There are secrets buried behind locked doors. Dangerous family politics. And someone might be planning something that ends with a body on the floor. The deeper Eli gets into the Donovan family, the clearer it becomes that the grandfather didn’t choose him by accident. The old pocket watch Eli inherited from his mother…might hold the key to a secret tied to the Donovan empire itself. Now Eli has to survive….. A fake marriage. Four chaotic heirs. Secrets strong enough to ruin the entire family. And the terrifying possibility of falling for the one man who was never supposed to love him back. If he’s not careful… Eli might not make it out of this mansion alive. Help! From the author of: Glass Hearts [BL] and The Pleasure Letters. Content Warning: This novel contains mature themes, including strong language, dark and light romance, psychological tension, steamy scenes, and emotional triggers. Reader discretion is advised.

Just when her life begins to fall apart, Estrella Vale is diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer—and abandoned by her boyfriend. Desperate for money to fund her treatment, she has nowhere left to turn… until a single act of kindness changes everything. After unknowingly saving the chairman of Banks Corporation, Estrella is offered an unexpected deal. To repay her, the old man places a condition on his grandson -the rumoured Lucifer, Luciano Banks: Marry Estrella, or lose the inheritance. Driven by power and unwilling to lose everything, Luciano agrees—but only on his terms. A 12-month contract marriage. No emotions. No attachments. Only appearances. In return, Estrella receives what she desperately needs: a signing fee, a monthly allowance, and a severance payout. She knows better than to trust a man like him. After all, making a deal with a man like him. But with her life on the line… she signs anyway. And from that moment on, Estrella finds herself bound to the ruthless Lucifer , with no escape. *** Estrella stood on the rails staring into the night. When she felt a warm body embrace her. Luciano strong smell of cologne, infurated her nose. She tried to stay calm. But she felt his cold palm caressing her naked thigh. She whispered in a rasped voice, "What are you doing? " She looked at the door, to see if anyone is coming. Dissatisfied by her distraction, he pinched her thigh. " Focus," He said in an husk voice. The pain stung deep. "Stop it," She said pushing his palm away. "You don't like it?" He asked. Estrella nodded trying to stiffen a moan. "Then why are you dripping, " he whispered. His hands guiding hers to her panties. Gosh, it was really wet.

Arianne Summers was once the most feared woman in the business world—until love became her fatal mistake. Publicly betrayed by her fiancé, her empire stolen in a calculated corporate takeover, Arianne vanished from the spotlight, determined never to return. Five years later, her quiet life is interrupted by an unexpected knock. On her doorstep stand two scheming four-year-old twins holding a handmade sign: “Marry Our Uncle!” Their uncle, Franz Rochefort, is a world-famous actor reluctantly thrust into the role of CEO after his brother’s death. Overwhelmed, underestimated, and struggling to keep both his company and his family together, Franz needs help—even if he doesn’t know it yet. What begins as a logical, temporary arrangement quickly spirals into chaos as fake dates turn real, old enemies resurface, and two tiny matchmakers launch Operation: Make Uncle and New Aunt Fall in Love. In a world where power is currency and love is a liability, Arianne must choose—revenge against the past, or the unexpected family she never planned to have. A ruthless CEO. A reluctant superstar. Two scheming children. And a love story that was never part of the plan. #ceoromance #reversedroles #slowpaced #loveaftermarriage special thanks to @schreient_rui

He was a 10/10 player. Dangerous. Obsessive. A human killing machine who could make anyone disappear. She was the sun. Cute, fair, her beauty radiating like nothing he'd ever seen. An angel who didn't chase him like the others. He forced the relationship. She stayed-at first from fear. Then from something much darker. He tried to become a nice guy for her. Big mistake. She missed the danger. Craved the thrill. And when he softened, she burned everything down. They built empires. Bought cities. Started world wars for each other. Cartels won't touch them. Mafia avoids them. Governments look away. This is not a love story.its a crazy dark obsession This is a Scorpio bond that destroys everyone who comes near it-except the two of them.

(trigger warning. This book contains mature themes) ****** "I can't..." she gasped between broken moans, her voice trembling somewhere between pain and pleasure. Every thrust seemed to blur the line between surrender and defiance. Then she whispered a name between her sweet cries ...it wasn’t mine. I froze. A slow, humorless smile curved my lips as the sound of his name filled the space between us. “Raph…” she breathed. I leaned in, my mouth brushing her ear. Feeling her tremble from touch until my teeth nibbled her earlobes hard enough to make her whimper and her fold to clench around my fingers. “Wrong name, Lynn.” I hissed, withdrawing from the warmth of her insides. I felt her body tense. She clawed at my shoulders, a desperate plea in every touch. “Don’t…” she whimpered. Those jade-like eyes unravelled me that moment. I could feel the ache in my trousers. A troublesome little viper. A cruel smile traced my lips hiding my emotions. “You called the wrong name,” I murmured, my voice low, dangerous. “And bad girls deserve to be punished.” Her glossy eyes met mine... so full of confusion, want, and power she didn’t yet understand. If she only knew how close I was to breaking. Because the only name she should be calling… was mine. Lucien. I craved it as badly as the air I breathe. ****** For better or for worse, till death do us part. That was their vows at the altar, but her husband broke them first.. He claims an open marriage is the solution to their childless marriage and that it's to protect her own interests. But all Braelyn sees is a prison built from guilt and lies. One heartbroken night, she stumbles into a karaoke bar and into the arms of Lucien. A man shrouded in mystery, rebellion, and danger. His very presence tells her to run but it also gives her the solace she craved. She never expected to see him again after she ran, forgetting his sinful existence, but life wasn't done making a joke out of her. Lucien isn't just any man, but one who can destroy everything she believes in. The man she was never meant to meet. Her husband's uncle The black sheep of the Volkov dynasty. A man whose desire will ruin her. Lucien knows she can't be his, but he was never a man who respected social norms. He doesn't care about anything but her every sin and touch. All he wants… is her, no matter how sinful it gets.

**This book is participating in the Webnovel Spirit Awards for the first time. please do check it out there.** One night. One betrayal. One ruthless savior. In a single night, Evelyn Meyers went from the city’s Golden Heiress to a homeless outcast. Her fiancé didn’t just break her heart, he shattered her world. Framed by her best friend and waking up in the bed of a cold-blooded stranger, Evelyn’s nightmare was only beginning. Her grandmother is dead. Her father is behind bars. And the only man who can save her is the one she should fear most. "Sign the contract, Evelyn. Become my wife, and I will give you the heads of everyone who wronged you." The deal is simple: Vengeance in exchange for her freedom. He offers her a throne built on the ruins of her enemies,. He is ruthless. He is possessive. And he is the only one who can help her burn the world down. But as Evelyn navigates the path of revenge, she discovers that her husband’s love might be more dangerous than her enemies’ hate.

SMUT DONT READ IF BELOW 18 “I hate you, you monster,” I gasped, the words tearing out of me even as my hips bucked up against him. Adrian’s mouth hovered a breath away from mine, his gray eyes dark with hunger. He was on top of me on the bed, the hard length of him grinding slow and filthy between my thighs, dry-humping me through the thin scrap of lace that was all I had left on. His eyes raked down my chest, lingering on the black lace bra that barely contained me, the way my nipples pushed against the fabric with every desperate breath. “Really?” he scoffed. “You hate me so much you’re soaking through your panties when I haven't even brought out the real thing?" I wanted to slap him. I wanted to pull him closer. My fingers twisted tighter in his shirt, knuckles white. “Shut up—” He rocked harder, the friction so perfect it ripped a broken moan from my throat. “That’s what I thought.” His hand slid up, thumb brushing the underside of my breast, teasing the edge of the bra. “You can say you hate me all you want, Alexandra. We both know it's a lie." I hated that he was right. ~ He made her teenage years a living hell. Now he wants to make her his wife. Alexandra Calloway didn’t expect her miracle job interview to end in a slap across her former stepbrother’s face. She definitely didn’t expect Adrian Reyes, ink-haired, gray-eyed, and disgustingly successful, to propose marriage before dessert. He was her first heartbreak before she even knew what heartbreak was. The boy who made her feel invisible, unwanted, and small. The boy she spent ten years trying to forget. Now he's her husband. The contract was simple. One year. Fifteen million dollars. No feelings. A business arrangement between two people who are supposed to hate each other. Supposed to being the most dangerous phrase in the English language. Because the way he looks at her isn't hatred. The way his hands find her waist in a crowded room isn't business. And the secrets buried beneath his cold gray eyes aren't simple at all…..

A bookstore owner forced to marry her family's enemy discovers that the cold-hearted mafia heir is capable of a devotion so fierce it will either heal her deepest wounds or destroy them both when his world of violence crashes into hers. --- MAIN CHARACTERS Sofia Bianchi — 26 years old · Owner of The Last Page bookstore in Greenwich Village · Has spent eight years building a life separate from her family's criminal ties · English literature degree, dreams of expanding her store · Fiercely independent, sharp-witted, emotionally guarded · Carries guilt over being unable to save her brother from himself · Internal conflict: Terrified of being owned, controlled, or used; must learn that love and possession can coexist without erasing her Antonio Matteo — 31 years old · Underboss of the Matteo family, heir to the empire · Known for cold precision, absolute loyalty, and controlled violence · Has never questioned the family, never wanted anything for himself · Carries trauma: Mother died when he was young, father raised him with iron discipline · Secretly reads poetry (Neruda, in broken Spanish) and has never told anyone · Internal conflict: His world demands ownership of everything, including his wife; but he wants her to choose him, which terrifies him more than any enemy SECONDARY CHARACTERS THE BIANCHI FAMILY Frank Bianchi — Sofia's father, aging Don of the declining Bianchi family, sick with guilt Rose Bianchi — Sofia's mother, gentle, wants peace above all Carlo Bianchi — Sofia's younger brother (22), reckless, addicted to gambling, deeply in debt, becomes a liability and eventual traitor THE MATTEO FAMILY Vincent Matteo — Antonio's father, old-school Don, believes in tradition and blood loyalty, arranged the marriage Marco Ricci — Antonio's underboss and closest friend, fierce warrior, utterly loyal Dominic — Antonio's most trusted soldier, quiet, observant Elena Matteo — Antonio's younger sister (24), married into another family, becomes Sofia's ally THE INNER CIRCLE Sasha — Marco's wife, becomes Sofia's closest friend and mentor in mafia wife life Marnie — Elderly woman who runs the Matteo household, wise, sees everything Old Vito — Antonio's driver, former soldier, grandfather figure THE ENEMIES Viktor Petrov — Head of the Russian mob moving into Matteo territory, ruthless, ambitious Derek Black — Sofia's abusive ex-boyfriend (human antagonist), resurfaces to cause trouble Garrick Volkov — Viktor's second, brutal enforcer ALLIES Torin Callahan — Head of the Irish mob, initially antagonistic, becomes uneasy ally Sera Callahan — Torin's wife, fierce, bonds with Sofia

At nineteen, Emily was married off to a cold-hearted billionaire as collateral for her father while he works to pay the debt. The deal was simple: Five years as Tony Torredo’s wife… then her freedom. Now the five years is ended but Tony refuses to let her go. Emily’s life becomes even more complicated when her husband’s dangerously charming nephew arrives. Alex Torredo quickly sees the truth behind her perfect marriage, and unlike everyone else, he refuses to look away. What begins as stolen glances soon turns into a forbidden desire. As Emily fights for the freedom she was promised, with Alex as the only man willing to stand beside her, she realizes that escaping Tony Torredo may be far more dangerous than staying. Because men like Tony don’t like losing what belongs to them. And the Torredo family doesn’t forgive betrayal.

Kissabel Hilson was born to inherit an empire—but destiny had other plans. As the rightful heiress of the powerful Hilson Empire, Kissabel’s life should have been perfect. Instead, it shattered the night her mother disappeared and her father remarried a woman who turned her home into a battlefield. Betrayed by family, abandoned by the man she loved, and framed by the very blood she shared, Kissabel learns early that love is a weapon—and mercy is a weakness. On the night she is humiliated before the elite of V City, Kissabel walks away from everything she once believed in. What she doesn’t know is that her fall places her directly in the path of Adrian Goodwill—a ruthless CEO feared in the business world and whispered about in the mafia underworld. Cold, calculating, and dangerously irresistible, Adrian doesn’t believe in love. He believes in control. But Kissabel is unlike any woman he’s ever met. As secrets buried for decades begin to surface, Kissabel discovers that her missing mother was not just a victim—but the crown princess of a dominant mafia clan who sacrificed power for forbidden love. And now, that legacy is calling Kissabel home. Caught between corporate wars, mafia bloodlines, and a love that was never supposed to exist, Kissabel must choose: Run from her destiny… Or embrace the darkness and rule beside the man who would burn the world to protect her. Because when a mafia king falls in love, it is never gentle— it is unconditional.

After Liam Payne dies his son inherits a Playboy inherits his business and all that comes with it. Liam a legacy hunter wanted his son to stay a child as long as possible. He shielded him from the supernatural, built a world that would protect him. His son will have to jump into the supernatural world headfirst learning as he goes.

Eira Kingston, a feared assassin, never imagined that death would lead her to transmigrate into the body of Ephyra Allen, the disgraced first daughter of the once-powerful Allen family. But what shocked her even more was the soft mechanical voice in her mind, addressing her as "master" and informing her that her soul had returned to its original body. Eira dismissed the strange voice, thinking she was having a post-death hallucination. But waking up in a hospital, with memories that weren’t hers flooding back, she was forced to confront the truth. Ephyra’s life had been nothing short of a nightmare. Despite being the legitimate daughter, she was labeled a bastard, shunned by all, and overshadowed by her scheming stepsister, who had stolen the love of her father and her betrothed. To make matters worse, the wealth and status the Allen family enjoyed were all thanks to Ephyra’s late mother, and the only reason she hadn’t been discarded entirely was due to her mother’s inheritance, locked away until she turned eighteen. But Eira wasn’t one to be defeated by circumstances. If she was going to live Ephyra’s life, she would do so on her own terms. She would destroy those who had caused Ephyra pain, claim the inheritance that was rightfully hers, and find out who was behind her own death. Because if there was one thing Eira knew how to do well, it was to survive—and make her enemies pay. However, being a high-schooler with nothing to her name wasn’t enough. As Ephyra, she’s powerless, but as an assassin, she’s lethal. Still, even that wasn't enough until she became the contracted wife of Lyle Aelion—a powerful, enigmatic figure in the business world with a secret illness. And it turns out, the only thing that can relieve him is her scent.

I wanted nothing more than an ordinary life—free from crushing debt and the endless corporate grind. Instead, I died. And when I opened my eyes, I was in ancient Rome. My father? Gaius Julius Caesar—the man destined to rule, or ruin, the Republic. But history is written in blood. If I do nothing, my new family will be swept away by the coming political firestorm. Power is survival in Rome, and I intend to survive. Armed with modern knowledge, I will reshape the Roman Republic—through banking, insurance, industry, and new political strategies. Rome will never be the same. ============================================== What to Expect: - A grounded story set in the Roman Republic (BCE) - Technological innovation, business, military campaigns, Senate politics, and diplomacy - Based on real history—its religions, places, and historical figures - Smart MC using future knowledge to solve problems - 5 chapters a week, M-F - 15+ chapters ahead on patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/MinchoNyangi) ============================================== MinchoNyangi here!  This is the official English edition of [카이사르의 아들이 되었다]. This story was a hit in Korea with over 2 million views(Naver Series), and I have personally revised and expanded this definitive edition specifically for English readers. You won't find this version anywhere else—not even in Korea. Note: This is the only official translation provided by the author. Any versions found on other sites except Royal Road, Webnovel are pirated copies. If you enjoy the story, please support the author by reading the official release here. Thank you

Damian Anderson is Lagos royalty—ruthless billionaire, newly crowned CEO, and a man who treats love like a transaction. Imani Bright is barely holding her life together. With a broken family, a hospitalized mother, and a younger sister depending on her, survival—not romance—is her priority. But after a humiliating clash with Damian at work, she’s forced into his world as his personal assistant… where every day feels like a battle. Then everything changes. When Damian is given an ultimatum—marry or lose control of his empire—he makes her an offer she can’t refuse: ₦100 million. Three years. A contract marriage. She accepts to save her family. He accepts to secure his empire. Simple. Until it isn’t. Because behind the wealth and power lies something darker—family secrets, betrayal, and a past that ties them together in ways neither of them expected. As enemies turn into something far more dangerous, Imani finds herself caught between survival and desire… while Damian risks losing control for the first time in his life. And in a world where power is everything— Love might be the most dangerous move of all. What starts as a business arrangement quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Because behind Damian’s perfect life lies secrets powerful enough to destroy everything Imani has left. And as their fake marriage begins to feel real, enemies close in, truths begin to surface, and the line between love and manipulation starts to blur. In a world ruled by power, betrayal, and high society expectations— Will Imani survive Damian Anderson… or fall for the man determined to own her? A slow-burn billionaire romance set in the heart of Lagos, filled with secrets, obsession, and the kind of love that changes everything.