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For Jayden, love is a disease that eats away at reason. He lives by one principle: never let yourself be cared for, or you will be destroyed. However, that principle is tested every time he looks at Zevanya, his stubborn older sister. Zevanya doesn't just fall in love; she becomes his shield. Behind the bustle of the city, unnoticed by the man she loves, Zevanya moves like a shadow—eliminating enemies, thwarting threats, and ensuring he remains safe in his ignorance. As a sign of her presence, Zevanya always leaves a single red rose at the location where she desperately protects him. For Zevanya, the rose is a promise; for Jayden, it's a sign of stupidity. Jayden, always watching from afar, begins to feel disgusted. He can't understand why his sister would be willing to be the "angel of death" guarding someone who doesn't even know her sacrifice. Every time he sees the rose left behind, the resentment in Jayden's chest grows. He feels like his sister is digging her own grave for the sake of a delusion called love. The tension between Jayden's cold logic and Zevanya's blind dedication reaches its peak when a grave threat threatens to overwhelm Jayden, forcing him to stop watching. Jayden wants to prove that love can bring disaster, but he also can't let Zevanya's final rose become his own brother's gravestone. How long can Zevanya remain in the shadows? And will Jayden's resentment bring down the fortress his brother has built with blood and rose thorns? Witness inner turmoil, secret sacrifices, and hatred for love in this intriguing tale. (before reading this, also read the last flower novel for you where they are related)

[18+ | Mature Content | Dark Romance] After slaving away for years as Ares King's sole overworked secretary, Catherine has finally had enough of his domineering and heartless attitude. She wants to quit and use the severance pay to settle her family's debts, and spend more time with her long-term boyfriend. But soon after she hands her resignation letter, she finds out that her long-term boyfriend cheated on her. He claims she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straw when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ********** "How many?" I froze. Did he expect me to count? "How. Many?" "I-I don't—Ah!" Ares spanked me again, continuously. My eyes stung, and sweet pain overtook me. I should feel sick from deriving pleasure from this, but strangely, I wasn't. "Two?" I teased, purposely getting the numbers wrong. "You shouldn't have done that." Just as I thought, he started again, but this time he drove each hit with more force until my ass was burning. "Fifteen!" I yelled, shaking. "Wrong." My heart momentarily stopped. "I got it right!" "You missed one." He pressed his hand on my searing bottom, and I moaned. I tried to squirm away, but he trapped my hands behind my back, his voice dark with warning. "Move again, and you'll regret it." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

Georgie Sandals survives as a stripper under her greedy madam after walking away from the man she loved five years ago. But fate turns against her when the same man she left behind returns as a wealthy and ruthless figure, finds her again, and refuses to let her leave, even though his wedding is not far away. Using her job, her debt, and her family as leverage, he forces Georgie to stay by his side as his secret woman, ready to punish her for the past.

The night that was supposed to be the peak of my life became the night I lost everything. My step-sister Rose stole my achievements. My fiancé chose her over me. My father handed over the company I built with my own hands… to her. And when I finally walked away, broken and exhausted, Karl followed me home—drunk, furious, and ready to destroy what little I had left. One blow to the head was all it took to end Jenna Harvour. At least, that’s what the world was meant to believe. I didn’t die. I woke up drugged, half-conscious, and listening to people decide how to “dispose” of me. I heard Rose’s voice ordering my death to be written off as suicide. I heard doctors bargaining over my body. And when I was finally strong enough to open my eyes, I was greeted by a stranger’s face and a new name forced onto me: Jenna Lorance. They buried my old identity. They held a funeral with my name on it. And I was expected to disappear quietly into this new life they created. But the world doesn’t get rid of me that easily. My unexpected lifeline comes in the form of Damian Black—the heir to the largest mafia syndicate and the last person I ever thought would notice me. He shouldn’t care about a woman like me… yet he’s the only one who looks at me as if he can sense the truth beneath my new skin. Revenge is easy. Escaping him is not. Because once a man like Damian decides you’re his, he doesn’t let go—not even if the whole world believes you’re already dead. _________ Re-upload because I needed to fix first 6 chapters [Warning: Mature Context, R18+]

Zain Yan, the Heartless Wolf of Shenzhen, is a ruthless CEO — cold, powerful, and feared by all. But behind his sharp suits and icy glare lies a haunting childhood: one night, a violent attack claimed the lives of his mother and younger sister, leaving him alone, guilty, and vengeful. Years later, fate drags him into a six-month revenge marriage with Aanya Lu — the gentle yet fiercely independent woman who unknowingly saved him from the darkness as a child. Their union, tied by childhood memories and hidden agendas, is far from simple. As secrets unravel and a shocking murder from the past resurfaces, Zain and Aanya are pulled into a world of obsession, betrayal, and danger. He believes love is weakness; she believes kindness can heal even the coldest heart. In the neon-lit streets of Shenzhen, where power, revenge, and buried trauma collide, will the Heartless Wolf finally surrender his heart — or will the shadows of his past destroy everything he holds dear?

One brother's escape became the other's arranged marriage. ༄.° On her wedding day, Fiona Blake was left waiting. For a young woman who had always felt unseen, her worth measured by the weight on the scale and the insecurity in her heart, the abandonment was a devastating confirmation of her deepest fears. The groom was gone, and with him, her fragile dreams. To mend the scandal, his powerful family made a cold offer. She would marry their eldest son instead. Dominique King entered her life like a winter storm, all sharp edges, cold looks, and a temper that frightened everyone. He was a man of business, not love, and Fiona prepared her heart for a lifetime of quiet loneliness in their marriage of convenience. But slowly, she began to see another man. The one whose harsh words shielded her from gossip. The one whose rage at the world never turned toward her. To everyone else, he was ice. But when he looked at her, Fiona felt the first, fragile warmth of a sun she never expected. She was given to him as a duty. The real question became, what would he do with her now that she felt like a gift? Core Themes: Replacement Groom Plus Size Female Lead Anxious Female Lead Insecure Female Lead Body Image Struggles Slow Growth Emotional Healing Self Worth Journey Physical and Emotional Transformation Career Growth Forced Marriage Slow Burn Romance Protective Male Lead

In the shadowy underworld of crime and betrayal, a young woman finds herself entangled with a charismatic yet dangerous mafia leader. As their passionate romance ignites, she discovers the dark secrets and twisted loyalties that define his life. Torn between her desire for love and the chilling reality of his world, she must navigate the treacherous waters of power, deceit, and danger. Will she be able to tame the heart of a man shrouded in darkness, or will their love become a deadly game of survival?

Su Ming joined a large company as the exclusive driver for the CEO after he was discharged from the military, but what Su Ming didn't expect was that the CEO would come up with an absurd demand. The CEO used both soft and hard tactics to threaten him to seduce the boss's wife and even made him move into their home…

Elara Don gave birth to twins but was tricked into hiding one baby and fleeing. Four years later, she returns to find the father of her children is now a low-level thug. She tries to persuade him to turn over a new leaf, but why does this thug look so much like her billionaire boss? Assistant: “Mr. Hawke, there’s a kid outside who looks just like the young master. He’s causing a scene and calling you blind.” Damon Hawke’s stern face softens. “No problem. That’s my youngest son. His mom? I don’t mess with her.”

Tiana Thorne's acting career was approaching an end after she'd been silenced to death by the big boss. She refused to believe it and went to look for Aiden Shaw: "Big Bro, I'm your younger sister who's been away for many years, shall we acknowledge each other?" She'd thought she only had one elder brother, but as it turned out, she had her Second Bro, Third Bro, Fifth Bro, Sixth Bro... since then, she'd been doted on immensely by all of them. Hold on! Wasn't this the big boss who killed her? Aiden Shaw forced her to a corner. "Have I told you before that my illness can only be cured by you, hmm?" But how was his illness supposed to be cured!? Everyone knew that Mr. Aiden Shaw hated women, especially the seductive type like Tiana Thorne. Until one day, the paparazzi managed to capture shots of Mr. Aiden Shaw descending from his throne. He'd put on a jacket for that little seductress and patiently coaxed her, "Be good, we'll need a stunt double for intimate scenes." Tiana Thorne sounded high and mighty, "The keyboard has been damaged by you kneeling on it." Mr. Aiden Shaw responded dotingly, "We'll get another and I'll continue kneeling." The internet went mad over this news!

“I like money, food, and handsome guys.” The next day, some young master knocked on her door. “Hundreds of millions of assets, advanced culinary skills, ten out of ten looks—three-in-one, this is a deal for you.” Aurora Blaine‘s playboy-abusing rating is through the roof. Because there was a big handsome guy living next door with amazing cooking skills, she just freeloaded food and eventually gave herself over. Aurora Blaine: “You’ve been single for so long, didn’t you say you didn’t like women?” Maverick Knight: “Because I was waiting for you to appear.”

He is the legendary king that rules the business empire with formidable power and influence. She is just a normal female student. A deal is made between them—a paper marriage with a validity of four years. Four years later, she turns away from the relationship without a backward glance. At first, she imagines that their worlds will never collide again, but he keeps bearing down on her, occupying her everything as he refuses to let go. Why is he interfering when she gets a bit closer to another man?! "Ethan Laurent, we've already split up! We're done! It's over!" “Oh really? Then you'll have to ask for his opinion first.” With that, he pushes a little bun into her arms with an indifferent expression. The adorable little bun looks at her with big, sparkling eyes.

When they first met, they quickly registered their marriage, and she became his woman. From then on, she was cherished by the man as the apple of his eye, not allowing her to suffer the slightest grievance. He, the dark and sinister king of the Sovereign Empire, also a business tycoon, a hidden noble, cold, ruthless, and domineering yet charming, used all his immense power and wealth to spoil his woman to the heavens. "King, the Young Madam says she wants a 50 billion diamond ring." "How can one be enough? Send her a truckload." "King, the Young Madam threw down the divorce agreement and ran away pregnant." That night, he cornered her against the wall, his deep, magnetic voice seductively saying: "Baby, where do you plan to go with my heir?" [Double Virgins][Extreme Pampering][Abuse Scum]

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Drama-Queen FL × Ice-King ML = Chaos, Cash, and Candy-Sweet Love Rong Qingqing swears she’s a self-made woman—until her life-extending system starts issuing daily shopping lists. System: Make Shen Jue spend ¥1 on you. System: Make Shen Jue clear your cart. System: Make Shen Jue buy you a yacht, an island, a star. Shen Jue (stoic billionaire): You’re fantasizing. Rong Qingqing: No purchase, no kiss. Shen Jue: Card or digital? Every swipe buys her another hour to live—and another blush.

Lin Fan is the "Tyrant" of the dark empire, a recklessly unrestrained beauty protector! Wherever the dazzling man goes, he attracts the screams of women... This is a dazzling man's dazzling story!

Bai Yiran never imagined she’d enter a whirlwind marriage with Leng Yichen, the cold and powerful CEO of an empire—nor that their divorce would be just as swift. All she wanted was a quiet life, free from drama. But Leng Yichen had other plans. After the divorce, he shamelessly pursued her, pulling every trick to keep her close, determined to win her back and shower her with the kind of love that left the world breathless. Handsome young idols, scumbag exes, charming colleagues, eligible doctors—none could get within arm’s reach of Bai Yiran. Spoiled by his unwavering devotion, Bai Yiran would often toss her head and declare: “Ever since I married into the Leng family, I’ve been the only one he pampers! There are thousands of beauties out there, but he just has to spoil me—and only me! So I asked him, ‘Why not spread the love around a little?’ And guess what? He just won’t listen!”

【Satisfying face-slapping. Dark and proud male lead VS hidden big boss female lead. Long-awaited reunion, sweet enough to cause cavities.】 Nora Scott in her own eyes: A low-end photographer, a third-rate actor, a second-rate cartoonist, a first-rate adventurer. Nora Scott in the eyes of friends and family: As beautiful as a heavenly immortal, lazy and unaccomplished, gullible, believes in freedom. Nora Scott in the eyes of fans: The top genius in the manga world; the variety queen in the entertainment circle; the hidden big boss in the intelligence circle; the ancestor pampered and spoiled by a certain big boss... Initially, Internet trolls: "Nora Scott is just a vase with poor acting skills, riding on popularity, relying on her looks to cling to men!" Later, Internet trolls: "Fairy Nora, it hurts my face, please let me off." — Pedro Langley: "There will never be another woman like her, who enters my life with the flash of blades and exits swiftly and decisively. She's my cinnabar mole and my white moonlight, all the good and bad, the etched memories, are all her." Nora Scott: "Speak human language." Pedro Langley: "No one else but you in this life." — PS: First volume - Manga World, second volume - Entertainment World, third volume - Martial World.

[Love After Marriage] Due to family interests, they got married, but in fact, they do not love each other. He has no interest in marriage, and neither does she. Moreover, she proved to everyone that she is not easy to mess with. By marrying into a rich family, her cunning stepmother and jealous sister will have nothing to do but please her. Hearing that her husband has deeply loved a woman for many years, she didn't care, as she had many ways to make him hate that woman. As for him, a tall and handsome but extremely unromantic guy, she had strong views: having peace, or getting a divorce!

He knew she loved someone else, but he still tried his best to keep her by his side, marrying her. She, however, believed that his behavior was a betrayal of their friendship. After marriage, although she was cold and indifferent, he was still thoughtful and considerate, cared for and protected her. Can his consistent love, affection, and tolerance truly move her?