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Sinopsis: El mundo de Beatrice Hollow En la opresiva ciudad de Draventor, Beatrice Hollow, de quince años, no se considera a sí misma una persona, sino una "cosa amorfa" a la que llama simplemente "esa". Marcada por la brutalidad de un padre abusivo que ha destruido su autoconcepto y por el silencio de una madre sumisa, Beatrice sobrevive trabajando en jornadas extenuantes como sirvienta. Oculta bajo una estética gótica y una profunda aversión a su propia feminidad, su vida es un ciclo de resistencia silenciosa hasta que un estallido de violencia defensiva contra su progenitor marca el inicio de su despertar. Sin embargo, el verdadero laberinto mental de Beatrice se esconde en su lugar de trabajo: la mansión de Leonhard Adler. Adler es un hombre rico, calculador y dominante que utiliza el sonido hipnótico de un metrónomo para anular la voluntad de la joven, sometiéndola a sus oscuros deseos sobre su escritorio de cedro. Pero cuando Beatrice logra encontrar una grieta en ese denso trance y le exige ser reconocida como un "yo" y no como un objeto desechable, provoca una fisura en el control del opresor. Como respuesta, Adler le entrega una enigmática carta azul, confesando un retorcido arrepentimiento y prometiendo intentar no cruzar el límite de su poder. En medio de esta asfixiante dinámica de dominación y vulnerabilidad, el destino cruza a Beatrice con Baldomero Watcher, un oficinista de cincuenta y seis años que husmea accidentalmente en su carta azul durante un viaje en autobús. A partir de un acuerdo para desayunar todos los martes en un peculiar y surrealista restaurante, Baldomero se convierte en su mayor confidente, su consejero y la figura paterna amorosa que la vida le negó, amándola y protegiéndola en el más absoluto silencio. El mundo de Beatrice Hollow es un intenso viaje psicológico que se adentra en las dinámicas del poder, el trauma y la deshumanización. A lo largo de dieciséis años, la novela explora la dolorosa pero fascinante metamorfosis de una niña rota que lucha por dejar de ser la víctima en el juego de los hombres, reclamando su identidad hasta convertirse en una mujer dueña de sí misma y de su propio destino.

Nina Song transmigrates into the beast world—only to discover she’s become the most infamous “useless” female alive. She’s ugly, talentless, infertile, and utterly unloved by her parents. Her reputation is so terrible that everyone despises her. Her only saving grace? She has eight powerful and devastatingly handsome fiancés. Unfortunately, on the very day of the wedding procession, disaster strikes. Seven fiancés publicly break off the engagement. One outright runs away. Humiliated and abandoned, Nina is exiled by her scumbag father. And as if fate isn’t cruel enough—on the road to exile, she discovers she’s pregnant. With nowhere to go, Nina survives alone in the wilderness, struggling to give birth and raise her children by herself. She vows that no matter how hard life becomes, she will protect her babies at all costs. But just as her peaceful life begins to stabilize… Why do the children’s scumbag fathers start appearing one by one? Worse still, they’re none other than the cold-blooded fiancés who once rejected her. So now you want to snatch my children? Dream on! Except… they don’t seem to be here for the kids at all.

Devoted and hopeful in a three-year loveless marriage, Selina believed she would finally secure her husband Zane Kaius’s affection — or at least his attention — the moment she revealed her pregnancy to him. But everything shattered in a single night when Zane told her she was unfit to have a family with him. Only then did she realize she had been nothing more than a pawn all along — while he continued choosing another woman over her. A rebuffed wife with no identity. Betrayed and heartbroken, Selina decided to keep her little secret from Zane. She was determined to protect and raise her child alone, while reclaiming the life she had slowly lost. She wanted a divorce. Yet the same man who once rejected her now clings to her, unwilling to let her go at any cost. This time, however, Selina is no longer the woman who allows herself to be trampled on. .... _Except_ "What if there was already a child?" Selina's voice was small, desperate, stopping him in his tracks. "Wouldn't you give us a chance? I don't want a child to grow up in the shadows, Zane. Not like I did." "Then get rid of it," he declared, not turning around."Let me be clear, Selina: you will never be the mother of my child. Not now. Not ever."

For Kiara, life was supposed to be peaceful until one fateful day when she was told she had two years of her life left to live. Faced with this harsh reality, she decided to fly back home. On the day she returned, she met Fionn. Fionn Clarkson, a man detached from love and marriage, is faced the dilemma of getting married in a month's time or else lose his CEO position in his father's company. Fueled with a spark of attraction and with so much to lose, he proposed marriage to Kiara. Kiara didn't ask for all this; she just wanted to enjoy her last days on earth. And so, she immediately rejected the arrangement. But with Fionn's persistence, she agreed to the marriage anyway. After all, she had just a fraction of her life left. However, Kiara realised she had a lot to lose when she found out she got herself into something darker. At the moment, her life was not only threatened by her illness but also by the dangers that came with being the wife of Fionn Clarkson. What will happen when the two fall in love? And what will happen when Fionn finds out about her illness?

#PossessiveAlpha #SharpTonguedOmega #RoyalCourt #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurn #ABO #Mpreg #EliteGuards #KnifeDuke #ScandalRomance #DepartmentOfSpite The Emperor’s bloodhound knows only how to hunt and he’s found a very interesting new prey. Gregoris Frasner doesn’t do polite conversation or slow dances. He doesn’t charm at banquets or linger for court gossip. He kills when ordered, tracks threats no one else can see, and sleeps better when his hands are stained with something real. His loyalty belongs to the Emperor and his Consort. Everything else is temporary. Until Rafael Rosenroth. Rafael was supposed to stay out of this. He’d spent years avoiding his mother’s arranged marriages, carefully balancing court expectations with just enough distance to be safe. But after one too many incidents, he was drafted into Gabriel’s infamous “Department of Spite,” where diplomacy is sharp, everything is weaponized, and affection is more dangerous than betrayal. But fate and Alexandra pushed him right into the depths of hell. What began as a joke turned into an obsessive alpha and an omega who wants nothing to do with him. Books order: Bound by the Mark of Lies (BL) Shadow Unit Scandal: The Commander’s Omega

Amelia Clarke might have been the curvy, nerdy girl who was constantly bullied and mocked by everyone, but she still won the heart of the Quarterback King. Oliver Lambert. But her happily ever after came to an end too soon. After four years of keeping their love affair a secret, she finally discovered that Oliver was not the man she thought he was. It turned out that he was the heir of the Morton Group and the next Mafia Don. Moreover, he was already engaged to a famous heiress. Now, Oliver’s father, the current Mafia Don, wanted her out of the picture. And he would do anything to finish the job. Leave Oliver, or he would make her and her family’s lives miserable. Give up the custody of her child, or the child would not see the light of day. Amelia tried to seek Oliver’s help, but the misunderstanding between them, plus Maximus manipulations, had already caused irreparable damage to their relationship. Left desperate and with no other option, she tried to run away with her family so she could protect her child. But the accident happened, taking the lives of her parents and unborn child. But was it really an accident? Left with nothing but a broken heart, she moved away. What started with love eventually turned to hate. What was once a promise of forever became a hunger for revenge. For six years, she lived with only one thing on her mind. To make her ex and his family pay. Motivated by vengeance, she returned as a completely different person. Amelia Clarke was dead. The chubby nerd was no more. In her place, Sophia Maddison was born. A famous supermodel and a promising entrepreneur. Her first agenda. Infiltrate the Morton’s business. Seduce the new Mafia Don. Oliver Morton. Marry him. Then, take everything that mattered to him. His business, his family, and even his child. *** [Warning: Mature steamy content, moderate violence, and some inappropriate language] COVER PHOTO - Credit to the owner.

Having a strange power, Fiora is banished from her kingdom. Once the first princess of the Human Kingdom, she becomes the sacrificial bride of the Beastmen. But her supposedly dying husband survives— because of that very same power. With the help of her beastman husbands, the girl who was thrown away will walk a path she never imagined. A path that leads her from a sacrificial bride… to the Beast Queen. ... Additional tags: #reversed_harem #babies #beastman #beastmanxhuman

Axel built his life on one lie, and from it, countless others followed. Desperate for love and attention, his first mistake was disguising himself as an omega girl. In truth, he was a male omega.. whereby- male omegas were rare, unwanted, and looked down upon. Alphas and betas never desired male omegas, only females. And it made Axel hate what he was. His only escape was through a dating app. But he never expected the Alpha he fell for... Ivan, the one he had deceived from the start, to be the same Alpha he would meet again at the academy, where every eighteen-year-old goes to train in pack law and discover their mate. Panicked, Axel told a bigger lie. He claimed to be an Alpha, hiding his true rank with pills that masked his scent. He thought being exposed as an omega would make it easier for Ivan to recognize him. But his lie backfired... Instead of safety, it landed him in the Alpha dorms instead of Omega dorms. Worse still... he was assigned to Ivan’s room.

My husband thought I was his doormat Luna until I became his ruin. … I was the Goldbane heiress. Gideon Vexwood was the lowborn wolf I married for love. I thought we were building a kingdom; I didn’t realize he was building my coffin. In one night, my world shattered. A tragic accident claimed my father’s life and stole my unborn child, leaving my body permanently broken. With the Pack Council threatening to strip my title unless I produce an heir, I was forced into a desperate gamble. I trusted my husband. I trusted my loyal maid. Together, we struck a secret surrogate deal to save the Goldbane’s right to the Alpha seat. I thought it was our salvation. I didn't know it was a trap. While I drowned in grief, Gideon and his mistress were celebrating my downfall, manipulating the very contracts meant to save me to turn me into a servant in my own home. They called it strategy. I called it war. For seven years, I played the victim. I endured their cruelty, letting them think they’d won while I forged a secret alliance with the only man they truly fear: Jarek Ashthorne. The infamous Rogue King. A man who rules the underworld with an iron fist and holds a debt to my father that he has never forgotten. He was supposed to be my weapon of revenge. I didn't expect him to be my salvation. Now, as the secrets of that fatal night emerge, the long game is finally over. They took my child. They stole my life. Now, I’m coming for their crowns. ____ Jarek hauled me forward until my chest collided with the rigid planes of his torso. “You have no idea, Elowen. Everything about you... every tear you shed for a man who doesn't deserve you… It’s all my business.” I shivered, but I clamped down on the sensation instantly. “Get your hands off me! I know what you’re doing. I’ve heard the stories, Jarek. Stay away from my marriage, stay away from my pack. And you better stay away from my life!” Yet, he pressed his face into the crook of my neck, inhaling deeply. “Is that what you call it, Elowen? I call it a wake-up call. But if you’d rather go back to your ‘Alpha’ and pretend that the walls aren’t closing in, be my guest.”

Nick gets selected to work for the prestigious New Earth Alien Embassy (NEAE). His excitement is short-lived when he is assigned to assist Dr. Ira Desai, the personal physician to Dan, the Grosh ambassador. Grosh aliens are a race of near-godlike beings who can manipulate space and time, their existence a mystery even to Earth's greatest scientists. And Dan is no exception-a towering, brooding figure with an arrogant demeanor, and an utter disdain for humans. To Dan, Nick is just another disposable human, one among many. But to Nick, Dan is an enigma-one that terrifies and intrigues him in equal measure. What happens when the cold, untouchable alien starts to take a peculiar interest in the quiet intern? Can Nick keep his professionalism intact when sparks ignite and Dan's smoldering intensity turns in his direction? In a world where humans and aliens coexist but rarely understand each other, Nick finds himself caught in a dangerous dance with a being far beyond his comprehension-and maybe, just maybe, his heart. Meant for mature readers.

My engagement ended in humiliation. One moment, I was the bride-to-be. Next, my fiancé was slipping a ring onto another woman’s finger—nope, not just anyone, my half-sister! And the whole city watched. So I did the unthinkable. I kissed the one man I was never supposed to touch—his aloof, very hot, useless uncle. Dominic Fletcher. It was supposed to be revenge. A scandal to wipe away my shame. Until he stole my bra and with it, my senses… and my already fragile heart. “Give it back!” I demanded, reaching for my bra, but he only lifted it higher. “I’ll keep this as a memento, Kitten,” he murmured, eyes dark, voice dangerously seductive. But Dominic Fletcher was far from useless. Behind the nonchalant façade was a ruthless power only I had glimpsed. And now, he wants to help me take my revenge— “Marry me, sweetness,” Dominic rasped, gaze sharp as steel. “I’ll make everyone who offended you a foot mat. What do you say?” How could I say no? I’d do anything to make that worthless, piece-of-shit scumbag ex lose sleep for the rest of his life and become his worst nightmare. So I said yes—to his uncle. I became his aunt-in-law. Then I returned, victorious and unbroken. My family pleaded for me to forgive them. My ex-fiancé fell to his knees, clutching my hand. “Let’s start again, Harper,” he begged. “You’re the only one I cherish...”

Selena a modest classroom teacher finds her self in an uncanning situation when her mother falls sick with a chronic illness which requires an ungodly amount for it's treatment.One that a classroom teacher cannot fathom to afford. Desperate,she gambles her faith on a one night stand where she finds herself in the arms of Carlos Rodriguez,a billionaire CEO who offers her the a life changing opportunity,a chance to become the billionaire's surrogate. He says it's business only but will thier contractual marriage unlock a side of him he never knew existed

[Warning: MATURE CONTENT! NO RAPE] (I’m too soft for that) After enduring a lifetime of abuse from her family, the last thing Mallory Morrow needs is to be married off to an old man almost thrice her age. So, she came up with a plan. To sleep with someone and get pregnant. She didn’t know that years later, the consequences of that reckless decision would come crashing back into her life. Living as a single mom, completely disowned by her family, raising a son who refuses to speak after some traumatic incident, life was a constant uphill battle. Medical bills kept piling up, and hope was running thin—until her best friend Mara offered her a lifeline. ‘Her cousin needed someone to stop a wedding at all costs. And if she succeeded, she’d be paid 1 million dollars—a sum that could change her life and her son’s forever.’ “STOP THE WEDDING! THAT MAN WAS THE FATHER OF MY CHILD!” But when she bursts into the ceremony, everything goes wrong. She’s crashing her half-sister’s wedding—the same woman who tormented her for years. And the groom who hired her? Venzrich Archeval: the youngest, richest, and most devastatingly handsome billionaire who hates women… and, unbeknownst to Mallory, the father of her child. Haunted by the memory of a mysterious woman he met one night years ago, Venzrich has been searching for her ever since—the only woman who can make him feel pleasure and ignite something he didn’t know existed. And now, fate has thrown her back into his grasp. He’s determined that she’ll never leave his sight again. As Mallory struggles to protect her son from her cruel family, she also has to survive a billionaire who refuses to let her go, whose touch ignites dangerous desires she can’t ignore. “There’s no way I’m letting you go. You’re either mine or mine.” And just like that, they’re caught in a whirlwind of chaos, passion, and a contract as husband and wife—where nothing is safe, nothing is predictable, and everything seems to slip out of her grasp. Can she open her heart again, or will the scars of her past trap her forever? And can she survive the man hiding behind a perfect mask—the devil who wants everything, including her? P.S: If you want an ML who was gentle and actually knows aftercare. Read this. P.S.S: Update will resume on January 21, 2025. Author was on the hospital bcoz of a vehicle accident.

Yue Yue was once the precious White Jade Snake female of her primitive beast world. She was pampered, adored female and practically treated like a rare treasure. But the moment she opens her eyes… BAM! Her home was gone, the forest was gone, and there were no familiar beastmen running around half-naked. Instead... People are flying in the sky without wings. People are talking to glowing bracelets. People are living in giant metal buildings that look like angry mountains. Yue Yue wants to go home immediately. Unfortunately, fate laughs in her face. She finds out she has actually transmigrated… and not as some powerful heroine, but as an F-level female who is infertile and has F-level spiritual healing, basically treated like a useless accessory that can be thrown away anytime. From “Most Cherished Treasure of the City”...to “Garbage Female.” What kind of karmic debt is this!? Just when she’s ready to sit down and cry, a cold mechanical ding! rings in her head. A system? Yes, she got a system...but not the good kind. This system wants her to save villainous beastmen, the ones who are on the path to becoming degenerated, uncontrollable monsters. They are cruel, bloodthirsty, evil, and absolutely the last people she wants to babysit. Even worse, she only survives by completing the system’s ridiculous tasks. Yue Yue’s reaction: “I’m a snake, I only know how to slither! Why me?!” Now she must fight for survival, cure villains, avoid getting eaten by polluted beasts, and somehow prevent the interstellar world from collapsing...all while trying to figure out how this bizarre place works. A useless female? A forgotten character? Ha! Watch Yue Yue shake the entire galaxy. ~ Excerpt: Yue Yue didn’t know what was happening. One moment she was quietly trying to escape from this strange place, but suddenly a huge shadow appeared in front of her. A very big, very long, very black shadow. She slowly looked up...and her soul almost flew out of her body. A giant winged serpent hovered above her; its scales were darker than night, and its violet-black eyes swirled as if they could swallow the world. Its wings beat once, sending a blast of wind that nearly threw her off her feet. Before she could slither away, The snake hissed at her. His stare was so intense she felt like her tiny snake heart stopped beating. Her voice came out shaking, trembling and almost squeaking, “B-Brother… we’re the same species, okay? C-Cannibalism is… very bad. Very, VERY bad!” The serpent blinked. Then, right in front of her eyes, his massive body shrank, twisted, and transformed into a dangerously handsome beastman. A very tall, black-haired, violet-eyed, and exuding the full aura of “I can kill you with a glance.” Yue Yue gulped. He looked down at her and picked her up. It is as if she were a fruit he found on sale. “What are you doing?! Put me down! I’m not edible!” He didn’t even respond. He simply opened the pocket on his strange suit...and dropped her in. Yue Yue flailed inside like a trapped dumpling. “W-Wait! Wait, wait, wait! Am I being kidnapped!?” Her life was over. She had officially been abducted by a psychopath serpent in human clothing.

“Just how fucked up can life get?” On the night meant to celebrate her engagement, Nyra found out. She caught her fiancé in bed, not with another woman, but another man. The betrayal didn’t just shatter her heart. It exposed the lie she’d been living… and the family who cared more about appearances than her pain. Humiliated. Slapped. Blamed. That same night, drunk and unraveling, she made one reckless mistake. One wrong room. One stranger. One choice that changed everything. Disowned and cast out, Nyra vanished with nothing but her pride and a promise to never be powerless again. She rebuilt herself from ashes into something sharper... a woman no one could break twice. Years later, she returns. Just a wedding. Just closure. Just one visit. That’s what she tells herself. But some cities remember your sins. And some men never stop hunting what was once theirs. Especially the kind who can destroy you… and make you beg for it. ********** “Stay far away from me,” he said quietly. Not a warning... a promise. “My world isn’t made for someone like you, Nyra.” I stepped closer anyway. “Then maybe I’m done being safe.” His jaw tightened, something dark flashing in his eyes. “You have no idea what you’re asking for. Once you step into my world…” His voice dropped. “There’s no leaving it untouched.” I smiled, slow and reckless, looping my arm around his neck. “Then don’t let me leave untouched.” My lips brushed his, a whisper meant to tempt. “Take me, Kael,” I breathed. “I want to get ruined by you.

Roxanna died in a snowstorm apocalypse after being betrayed by her ex-husband and her best friend. But instead of resting in peace, she wakes up in the body of Roxanna Vixelle, the infamous Pink Fox villainess who tortured her five beast husbands for fun. Worse, the system in her head says: [Mandatory Survival Action: Mate with one of your husbands to gain +5 days of life.] [Failure Consequence: Death in 48 hours.] She thought she would never be able to complete that mission because after all, her husbands despise her. But without her realizing it, all five of them can hear every single thought inside her adorable little head. So when the system gives her that impossible quest again… All her husbands immediately line up in front of her like soldiers waiting for inspection. Dog husband: “CHOOSE ME! I’m the strongest! I have stamina for DAYS!” Fish husband: “I… I promise to be gentle.” Cat husband: “Step aside. She’ll choose who she wants.” Albino Lizard husband: “If mating will stabilize her lifespan, then I will do it.” Bird husband: “HEY! Don’t volunteer yourself first!” From then on, her lifespan would continue to increase, but at what cost? ==== Disclaimer: this is a REVERSE HAREM, meaning the female lead doesn’t need to choose.

Some stories don’t end with love. Some hearts never heal. And some people love so deeply, it becomes fatal. Ayla Wilson loved Silas Williams for twelve years. For twelve years, he never looked back. She never asked to be chosen, only to stay close. Her love was quiet, invisible, and consuming. She learned how to exist in his shadow without touching his life, how to survive on distance without hope. Until the night she ran. A wedding gown soaked in rain. A locked door. A father who sold her future without remorse. With nowhere left to go, Ayla chose the one place she never should have, Silas. But the man she returned to was no longer a distant memory. He was controlled, restrained, devastatingly silent. He let her stay. He protected her. He never promised love. A marriage formed without desire. A home built on unspoken care. A devotion that grew deeper in silence, until one loss shattered everything. And Ayla learned that "loving someone who cannot say it back can destroy you just as completely as being abandoned." Silas Williams was never cruel. That was his greatest mistake. He didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t abandon her. He didn’t betray her love. He simply believed that staying was enough. Silas protected Ayla in the only ways he knew quietly, responsibly, without asking for anything in return. He gave her shelter, stability, and a place beside him. He believed love was something proven through actions, not words. He never realized that silence can wound deeper than rejection. He never understood that for someone like Ayla, love needed to be seen, spoken, and held before it was too late. And when everything finally broke, Silas learned the cruelest truth of all: "You can do nothing wrong and still lose everything." Redemption did not come with grand gestures. It came with regret. With absence. With learning how to love someone who no longer belonged to him. Cause some realizations arrive only after love is gone. And some men spend the rest of their lives chasing the damage they never meant to cause.

Alpha Kieran Never Took the Same Woman Twice... Until Her! Exiled. Betrayed. Broken. Autumn knew love was a luxury,a blunt lie...until the most ruthless Alpha in the realm claimed her as his mate… only to publicly reject and humiliate her before his entire pack. But when the moon rises, his hands tell a different story. Night after night, he drags her into his bed, his teeth grazing her throat as he growls: "You are my property, little thief.Never forget that!" Secrets lurk beneath his cruelty. Lies poison their bond. And when Autumn discovers her long dead sister is alive...and wearing Kieran’s mark.. she will have to choose - Trust fate, trust the Moon Goddess who never favoured her. Or trust her guts! [ Disclaimer : There might be scenes that resemble or are near r*pe scenes. But definitely not in the exemplary way. They are there for a reason in the story. It reflects some reality of the brutal world they live in. It unfolds as we move ahead. If it bothers you, please stay away. And please keep in mind, this is a story about a kickass female lead, despite all her suffering, she still kicks balls. So if you want someone whimpering, shy submissive...stay away from the book. One more thing to keep in mind is the fact that Alpha Kieran isn't our typical 'hero' material. He has a disturbing past, is morally gray sometimes, takes rash decisions... And is severely flawed... But definitely this creates a massive scope for growth and character arch ( you are free to hate him but give him a chance to tell his story as he lives through the highs and the lows) . PS : This book will gradually introduce you to other supernatural creatures and lores that might not be typically connected to werewolf books. Though the story primarily follows a single love story, it is plot driven. Which means you will be introduced to several supporting characters on the way. So keep an open mind and try to immerse yourself in the experience. ( keep a look out for bonus side stories too ) Now, if you are ready...grab your seat belts and lets go on a ride. #HappyReading everyone

Mu Chen transfers into a top-tier special operations team at a high-tech military base where every guide and sentinel is monitored like equipment. Officially he’s a low-grade, late-awakening guide, brought in because the team is short-handed and the institute wants fresh data. Unofficially, he’s hiding an overwhelming level of power that would get him caged, dissected, or assigned for life. The team is led in the field by Ye Fan, a famous A-tier sentinel known for brutal control and near-zero compatibility with guides. He doesn’t welcome Mu Chen, doesn’t trust the timing of the transfer, and senses something “off” about him—too quiet, too clean, like a signal that refuses to be read. Mu Chen keeps his head down and plays harmless while learning the team’s rules: link permits, compatibility scores, and surveillance that reaches into their private thoughts. As missions escalate and the system tightens, Mu Chen repeatedly saves people in ways that look like luck or technique… except Ye Fan feels the truth every time, like relief he never asked for. Their relationship grows inside the pressure of the unit: small moments of care between operations, unspoken protection, and an attraction that becomes dangerous because it’s unsanctioned. The more the institute tries to control them, the more Mu Chen risks exposing what he really is—and the more Ye Fan has to decide whether to obey the system that built him, or burn it down to keep Mu Chen.

Zhou Gu'er, who had been cannon fodder her entire life, is reborn. She is reborn in the year she was about to be sold by her adoptive father. 　　 The reborn Zhou Gu'er declares that in this life, she will control her own destiny and will never again be at others' mercy. 　　 Let's see how this cannon fodder adopted daughter fights against scoundrels, builds a fortune, and reaps happiness.