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When her boyfriend humiliates her in front of the entire city for being “inferior”, Alina Moretti thinks the worst day of her life has arrived. But she is wrong. That same night, she accepts an offer no sane woman would acknowledge. The offer was to marry Dante Russo — billionaire CEO by day, ruthless mafia sovereign by night. The contract is simple: One year. Public perfection. No passion. No questions. Dante doesn’t believe in love. He believes in control, power, and leverage. A wife will strengthen his empire, produce heirs maybe and then nothing more. But Alina is not what she seems. Raised in modest silence, she hides a truth that could rival his empire — a family secret buried under years of deliberate obscurity. Their marriage begins as a calculated arrangement until it becomes a battlefield of pride, ego and emotions. And then one reckless, alcohol-laced night changes everything. When two pink lines appear, the rules of their contract shatter. Dante grows colder. Enemies grow bolder. Secrets grow heavier. And somewhere between power and possession… love begins to bloom in the shadows. But in a world built on loyalty and blood, love may be the most dangerous weakness of all.

Once, Celine and Leo were the golden couple of their high school. However, in a single night, Celine’s world collapsed. Her father committed suicide after being framed, and Leo, the only man she ever loved, was the one who sent her to prison for the death of his mother. Now, Celine has been released as a woman with no future. When her mother fell terminally ill and she was forced to sell herself at an underground auction, a man purchased her for an astronomical price. That man was Leo. Leo did not just want to possess her. He wanted to bind Celine in a marriage of torment as a form of cold revenge. Behind the walls of a luxury mansion that felt more like a cage, Celine had to survive between burning hatred and dark secrets that began to unravel one by one. Was Leo truly the monster who destroyed her life, or was he the only protector willing to be reviled to save her soul?

One month. That’s all the city's most ruthless billionaire CEO, Damian Visconti, wants. In exchange, he’ll erase Mila Thorne’s crushing debt and pay for the life-saving surgery her mother desperately needs. For Mila, it’s a deal with the devil she can’t afford to refuse. But Damian isn’t offering salvation. He’s hunting retribution. Fourteen years ago, Mila's family destroyed everything he loved. Now, he’s back to reclaim it all, starting with the woman who bears the name he despises. His plan is simple: marry her, break her, and make her the final piece in his revenge. Yet as the thirty-day contract counts down, hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. Desire ignites. Truths unravel. And the man who swore to destroy her finds himself wanting to protect her instead. In the end, Damian must make an impossible choice: finish the revenge that defined his life, or surrender to the woman who might be the only one capable of healing him.

Five years ago, she had everything—a love so deep, so certain, she believed nothing could ever break it. ‎Until he did. ‎The moment he found out she was pregnant, he walked away… leaving her with questions, heartbreak, and a silence she could never understand. ‎Because what they had was real. ‎Or at least, she thought it was. ‎Now he’s back. ‎Determined. Persistent. Acting like he never stopped loving her… like walking away was never meant to be the end. ‎But she remembers the way he left. ‎The way he chose to disappear when she needed him the most. ‎So no matter how hard he tries— ‎No matter how much he wants to explain— ‎She refuses to give him the chance to hurt her again. ‎Yet, the more he fights for her, the more her walls begin to shake… and the more she’s forced to confront the truth she’s been avoiding: ‎If he never loved her… ‎why does it still feel like he does? ‎And if he did… ‎then why did he leave?

WARNING: Some mature content!!! 18+ This is what you call Urbantasy.. Fantasy in an urban setting with a strong female lead -- a story riddled in mystery, magic, and a lot of sass. ======= CHAPTER 1 sneak peek! ======= The air between them tightened like a rope. Cael leaned closer, head tilting slightly, pulling at her waist again, smugness softened into something sharper and quieter. His eyes flicked to her lips then back to her eyes as if asking for permission he didn't need. Hunger of a different kind pumped through Cael. The hunger that Galathea unmistakably recognized as it pressed hard against her lower abs, forcing through the fabric as if it can tear through. At the sensation, Galathea's mouth parted before she could stop it. Her whole body screamed at her to either shove him away or close the last inch between their lips herself. ===== SYNOPSIS ===== Galathea Brooks spent her life surviving quietly -- counting inventory, enforcing rules, keeping her head down inside one of the most powerful art institutions in the city. It's a simple life because paint doesn't talk; power doesn't notice people like her. and names are just names. -- That is... until a painting remembered her. When ancient works buried beneath Artemis Art Gallery began to respond to Galathea's presence, she becomes the center of the system that's older than the building itself. A system that cataloged her long before she knew it existed. Her name is not a coincidence. It is a KEY. Cael Alexander, on the other hand, has always understood control. As Artemis' immaculate but dangerous CEO, he manages secrets like no other. He knows the gallery and its bowels more than anyone. He knows what's hidden; he knows what's awaken. What he didn't expect, however, was Galathea. As archaic works of art start to stir, boundaries fracture -- between observer and artifact, power and possession, restraint and desire. Every choice Galathea makes draws her deeper into fate that doesn't want permission... only acknowledgement. Mind you, awakenings don't ask when you're ready.

Izel took a night job so she could care for her ailing grandmother. She never imagined her voice would end up speaking to gods. Every night, in front of a microphone, she interviews beings not of this world. Forgotten entities. Gods who refuse to disappear. A single mistake could cost her her life. Her boss is elegant, silent, and dangerously attractive. The world knows him as the station's owner. The underworld knows him as Mictlantecuhtli. To protect her, he awakens a winged jaguar nahual, fierce and loyal, ready to face gods if necessary… even the one who rules the shadows. Between transmissions that could kill her, inherited secrets, and feelings that shouldn't exist, Izel is caught between eternal love and a savage protective instinct, trying to maintain a normal life while her heart begins to choose. Because when a god hears your voice… there's no escape.

Sofia, 23, rewrote her life in ink—until her stalker stepped off the page and into the shadows of her room.

Su Yuanshan, Chief Architect of Haixin, was reborn back to the year 1991. In this era, AMD still survived by cloning Intel. He began his layout with EDA tools, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Agreement took effect. His goal: to rebuild the sky for the domestic semiconductor industry Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1

Synopsis “Take off your dress, Meadow.” “Why?” “Because your sister and your ex are watching,” he said calmly. “And I want them to understand exactly what they lost.” ••••••••••••* Meadow Russell was supposed to get married in Vegas to the man she believed was the love of her life. Instead, she walked into a hotel room and found her twin sister tangled in bed with her fiancé, smiling, unapologetic, and cruel. One drink at the bar turned into too many. One shattered night turned into a reckless decision. And one powerful stranger’s attention turned into a contract she signed with trembling hands, and a diamond ring she never expected. Alaric Ashford is the devil wrapped in a tailored black suit. Billionaire CEO. Cold, controlled, and feared. A man born into power, blood, and steel. He also suffers from a rare neurological condition, he cannot feel. Not pain. Not pleasure. Not even human touch. Until Meadow touches him, and everything changes. Now she belongs to him. On paper. In public. And behind closed doors. She wants him to break her. To take what no one else ever could. He wants control, obedience… and revenge. But what begins as a transaction slowly twists into something neither of them planned. Obsession. Buried secrets. And a past soaked in pain that threatens to destroy everything they’ve built. Alaric Ashford does not share what belongs to him. Not his empire. Not his wife. And never his vengeance.

Melissa thought her life was already complicated—until fate dragged her straight into the world she was never meant to survive. After years of running from a past she barely understands, Melissa unexpectedly finds herself working for Antonio Castello, one of the most powerful and feared mafia lords. What begins as a dangerous job quickly unravels into something far more personal when long-buried truths surface: Melissa is not a stranger to Antonio’s world. She is the woman he was once meant to marry—the woman he believed had died. He ends up marrying her adopted sister. Their lives become entangled in ways neither of them can control. But Melissa isn’t the only one fighting battles beneath the surface. Sunny is caught in an emotional storm she can’t escape. Alejandra, intense and unpredictable, keeps reappearing in her life like a ghost that refuses to stay buried—awakening feelings Sunny doesn’t trust. Meanwhile, Olivia stands on the sidelines, steady and patient, offering a kind of love that is safe but uncertain. Torn between chaos and comfort, Sunny must decide what her heart truly wants before it destroys her. Ariana, on the other hand, steps willingly into danger for love. She marries Roberto Gonzalez—her former boss and a powerful mafia figure—believing she understands the risks. His family welcomes her with open arms, and for a moment, everything feels right. But months into their marriage, Ariana discovers a secret that shakes her foundation: Roberto has a child he never told her about. Now she must question everything—his honesty, their love, and her place in a life built on secrets. At the center of it all is Melissa, holding the threads together while hiding secrets of her own—secrets powerful enough to destroy not only the fragile lives they’ve built, but the dangerous empire they are now a part of.

She found his secret at 2:47 AM. By sunrise, he was at her door. Sofia Reyes is a freelance AI security consultant who accidentally discovers a billion-dollar money laundering operation hidden inside LA's most powerful real estate empire. Daniel Reeves is the billionaire heir trying to dismantle his family's criminal empire from the inside. He has 48 hours to find out what she knows — before the people who'll kill her for it find out first. He came to neutralize a threat. He didn't expect her. A crime romance set in Los Angeles. New chapters regularly.

Bella life as a personal assistant was simple until she meets the new CEO, Ethan Cole, A man who is cold and whose presence screams dominance. From the moment they get along, everything changes. But love cannot conquer without a fight Meet selene Harris the company's executive. The woman who sees herself as the perfect one for Ethan and is not about to let Bella take her place. Now caught between a man who doesn't back down from what he wants and a rival who would do anything to erase her, bella is pulled into a world of power, jealousy and forbidden desire. He chose her, but that choice is about to start a war.

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.

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 - At least 1 chapter posted every day - 10+ 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

"Let me go!" I screamed, pounding his chest and trying to get out of his arms. His embrace is the last place I want to be, no matter how warm it feels against the chill, rainy night. "Lyra, calm down!" He commands, his tone authoritative, while he tries to gather my flying limbs. If he thinks barking orders like he is in the military is going to calm me, then he doesn't know the crazy woman he is dealing with. I continued to scream like I was being molested while demanding that he let me go. Words I mixed with 'I hate you.' As if he understands that only a drastic move would calm the situation down, he leans down and kisses me. There is no one Lyra hates more than Ryan Blackwell, a man she believes destroyed her life several years ago. So why then does her heart flutter like a hummingbird when he is near, and her body tremble at his touch? They say only a thin line separates love and hatred, and Lyra is about to find out how true these words are. Is Ryan truly the one who ruined her life, or has Lyra been wrong all this time?

She’s quiet, complicated, and struggling to keep her life together. When a mysterious, cold, and impossibly rich man offers her a one-year contract marriage, it seems like the perfect solution to her problems… until she realizes she can’t escape his rules—or his dark charm. Bound by a deal neither can break, they clash, tempt, and push each other in ways that are thrilling, dangerous, and forbidden. One year. No feelings. But in the game of hearts, control is never guaranteed. Will she survive his world… or fall completely under his spell?

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 Join my new discord server: https://discord.gg/pj5ad3QgRk

(MATURE CONTENT R18) In the past, a cursed wedding destroyed a kingdom and left a Demon King Lucian with a wound that never healed. He lost his bride… and something inside him turned darker. In the present day, Sarah is a lay sister and teacher who cares for orphanage children. She is kind, faithful… and looks exactly like Seraphine, the woman Lucian lost. The moment Lucian sees her, he becomes interested in her because of her face But Sarah doesn’t understand why this dangerous man keeps watching her like she already belongs to him. Soon, the orphanage and cathedral fall into financial crisis and are about to shut down. To save the children, Sarah is forced to accept Lucian’s offer, to live in his mansion as his maid in exchange for money. She moves into his huge mansion leaving her normal life behind. But Lucian is not just a powerful man. He is dangerous. Controlling. Unforgiving. And he doesn’t hide the fact that he wants her. Sarah tries to stay pure… to stay faithful… to resist him. But living under the same roof as a man like Lucian makes that impossible. Sarah a formerly lay sister finds herself trapped between temptation and faith. Because the more she fights him… The more she starts to fall for a demon she should never desire.

​[R18] [Mature Content] [Enemies-to-Lovers] [Slow Burn] ​Warning: This novel contains mature themes, high-tension office encounters, and dark romantic elements. Valeria is a medical dropout with a steady hand and a cold heart, running an underground clinic in the lawless shadows of District 4. But she isn't just treating the wounded; she’s hunting. Driven by a singular blood-oath to destroy the elite cabal that burned her father’s empire to ash, Valeria has spent years tracing the paper trail of her family's ruin. ​To get to the top of the food chain, she’s forced to infiltrate the inner circle of the man she hates most – Alaric Von. The Devil CEO was a silent witness to her father’s fall, and now, Valeria is his personal secretary —a position she intends to use to bleed his secrets dry. ​Now, trapped between a vengeful fiancé who demands her loyalty and a man who treats her like a tool "no longer needed," Valeria’s mission is spiraling. As the lines between her vengeance and her heart begin to blur, she’s forced to face a devastating question: Does she finally plunge the knife into his heart, or does she surrender as he pins her against the very desk where he signed her father’s ruin? ​One contract. Two shattered pasts. A sting that goes deeper than any needle.

Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.