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"Get out of my house!" a middle-aged man snapped, glaring at his daughter. The girl was crying hysterically. Tears wouldn't stop streaming down her white cheeks, which were now flushed red from holding back tears. "Forgive Mila, Dad. T-this wasn't what Mila wanted," she explained, still sobbing. "I don't want this family's good name to be tarnished. Of all the people in my extended family, none of them have a face as hard as you! You better get out of here right now, don't make me blush, understand!" The father pointed at Mila, who had been crying hysterically at his feet. Mila then turned to the middle-aged woman who was silent and crying. The woman was shocked to hear the news that her only daughter was pregnant. Yet, her daughter was still in school and had never been seen close to any man.

Five years after a painful divorce, Catherine Kate Bates has no intention of ever mixing love with her ambition again. Her interior design firm is finally earning respect, and she’s learned the hard way that stability comes from self-reliance. Jonathan Rome is running out of options. As the heir to a powerful empire, his reputation has become a liability. Scandals, headlines, and a well-earned playboy image are costing him clients and credibility. When damage control fails, Jonathan makes a bold proposal to the one woman who knows him better than anyone else. His ex-wife. What begins as a strictly contractual re -marriage designed to benefit them both quickly turns into something far more complicated. As the media spins their reunion into a fairy tale of second chances, old wounds begin to surface behind closed doors. Catherine remembers the marriage she tried to save alone and the betrayal that taught her how to shut down and prioritize. Jonathan is forced to confront the ways he failed her when it mattered most. Between staged affection, public scrutiny, and the dangerous familiarity of being married again, their carefully drawn boundaries begin to blur. Feelings resurface. History threatens to repeat itself. This time, Catherine knows the cost of loving Jonathan Rome. And she’s not sure she’s willing to pay it again.

[⚠WARNING :MATURE CONTENT ] A story of young Luciana whose mother abandoned her at 16, leaving her to deal with a drunkard father. Forced to grow up fast, she juggles school and two jobs, fighting to survive on her own. But everything changes when she meets a mysterious guy at school—someone charming, confident, and completely unlike anyone she’s ever known. What she doesn’t realize is that he’s hiding a dangerous secret: he’s a mafia boss trying to keep his identity hidden. Read on to find out what happens when their worlds collide

To the world, Princess Ilaria of Caelwyn is a bride of duty. To her heart, she is a woman desperately chasing the love of the husband who will not look her way. All she ever wanted was for him to care; for him to turn his gaze toward her with the same fervor she carried in her heart. No matter how many times he pushed her away, no matter how cold the silence between them became, she never gave up. Not once did she allow herself to see him as someone unworthy of her love. To her, he was always worth it. And when love at last took root, when it bloomed against every storm that tried to tear them apart; when two hearts finally found each other and dared to beat as one… fate, as cruel and merciless as it is, reminded them that there were forces even love could never conquer. --EXCERPT-- Levan pressed his lips to her temple, his lips trembling as though the kiss itself might shatter him. One hand cradled her face with the kind of gentleness he had never shown anyone, while the other threaded weakly through her hair, trying futilely to soothe the sobs wracking his wife's body. His breath break unevenly, his eyes were shut tight, as if by closing them he could pretend this moment would never come. As if the world might let them stay this way forever. As if the reality of it all could be discarded just so that they could live however they wanted. He let his mouth fall against her cheek and linger there, tasting the salt of her tears as though they were his own. He did not move for a long while… because if this sorrow was the final piece of her he was allowed to carry, he wanted to etch it into his very soul. He wanted to remember the way she shook in his arms. He wanted to remember the sound of her muffled cries. He wanted to remember the warmth of her skin pressed so desperately against him. He wanted to remember her as his wife; his beloved. "Live, my love," he whispered, his voice raw and breaking, the words choking out of him like a prayer he could barely force past his throat. He buried his face against her hair so she would not see the tears spilling freely down his cheeks. "Even if it's far from me… live." --×-- >> Tags: [soft comfort • fluff • slow-paced *very* • angst • sweet • romance • slow burn • comedy • fantasy] >> Here if you like SLOW BURN angsty romance. >> Main conflict starts wayyy later. >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 2.3k

In a twist of fate, Kalina Levesque, the invisible second daughter of a wealthy family, finds herself bound to Rhys Castillon, a widower haunted by the loss of his late wife Siennah, in a contract marriage arranged by his grandfather. What begins as an obligation turns into a journey of healing and self-discovery for both parties. Kalina's carefree existence is shattered when Rhys repeatedly rescues her from perilous situations, including a misunderstanding involving a balcony rail and a swimming pool. As he becomes her reluctant guardian angel, Kalina's feelings for him grow deeper, igniting a forbidden romance. However, their newfound connection is put to the ultimate test when Rhys's presumed-dead wife, Siennah, unexpectedly returns, forcing him to confront his past and make a heart-wrenching choice between the two women he loves. Amidst this tangled web of love and loyalty, a secondary romance blossoms between Rhys's steadfast personal assistant, Tristan Mercier, and Kalina's best friend, Mireille Bellerose, who relentlessly pursues Tristan despite his reluctance to open his heart.

Chu Yunyun lost everything in a single day—her family, her inheritance, her fiancé, and even her life. Betrayed by her innocent-looking half-sister, she was disgraced, imprisoned, and tortured until death claimed her. In another world, Yu Chen lived a life of silent sacrifice. Filial and gentle, she allowed her family to use her as a living blood bank for her younger sister until exhaustion ended her life. When their souls collided across dimensions, Chu Yunyun awakened in the body of twenty-one-year-old Yu Chen. Her new younger sister looked exactly like the traitor from her past life fragile, sickly, and hiding sharp claws beneath a sweet smile. Though truly ill, she exaggerated her weakness to bind Yu Chen with guilt, forcing Yunyun to navigate family, morality, and revenge all at once. Determined to reclaim her dignity, she stepped into the entertainment industry, facing rivals, humiliation, and public scandals. Face-slaps, exposed lies, and cunning manipulations became her tools in the battlefield of fame. And from the shadows, a powerful man watched an enigmatic business tycoon whose calm protection threatened to unravel the walls she had built around her heart. Yet the true storm had not arrived. Far away, the half-sister who had ruined her life was reborn into a new body and with a mysterious system at her command, she was destined to cross paths with Yu Chen again. A battle of talent, wits, and hearts was coming, one that would shake the world of fame, fortune, and love itself. In this life, Chu Yunyun would not only fight for revenge—she would fight for survival, identity, and the love she never thought she could have.

Content Warning: Contains mature themes that may be unsuitable for underaged readers. Excerpt Ragnar finally looked up. His eyes roamed her face, then dropped lower and lingered just a second too long. “Careful, princess. Keep taunting me like that and I’ll start thinking you like our nightly sparring.” “And if I did?” Her voice was soft now. Almost playful. “Would you stop pretending that you don't like it when I challenge you?” He rose from his seat slowly until he stood toe to toe with her. “Tell me something, Circe.” She tilted her chin up. “What?” “If I kissed you right now… Would you slap me, stab me, or kiss me back?” Her breath hitched. “That depends.” “On?” “How good the kiss is.” A pause. Something hummed between them, something neither of them dared name. Ragnar’s gaze dropped to her mouth. “Do you want me to find out?” She smiled, slow and wicked. “Make it worth the risk.” **** She was forced to marry the man who led the attack on her people. After her father is murdered, Circe is forced to leave her home and become a prisoner of the enemy. When she is taken to the enemy territory, she expects to be tortured physically in every way imaginable. But what she hadn't expected was for the vampire king to offer her up as a bride to his illegitimate son, the very same man that had her people slaughtered. It was a fate worse than torture. With her little brother's life on the line and with nowhere to run, Circe is forced to succumb to her fate. Right then she vowed in the name of her dead father to bring her husband to his knees. She would have her revenge, even if it meant destroying herself in the process. From the first time Prince Ragnar laid eyes on Circe, he knew she was going to be trouble. But trouble had never looked so intriguing. She was a puzzle he couldn't solve and that fact only drew him closer. Like a moth to a flame, she threatened to consume him. She would be his very own demise. Circe's presence in Lamora awoke something sinister, a malicious entity roaming the lands. From dusk till dawn, the streets of Lamora becomes engulfed in a strange fog and from within the voice of a woman can be heard. Anyone who wanders out at night when the fog comes, vanishes seemingly without a trace. Never to be found again. what happens when Circe's brother becomes a victim of this evil presence? What happens when Circe has no other choice but to team up with her husband, who she despises, in order to find the truth behind the disappearances and the evil magic plaguing their lands.

On the night of her engagement party, Alayna Sandra discovers her future contract husband is cheating on her with her own sister. She's shattered, broken, and furious all at once. So when she finds his stepbrother, Dafa Halton, she marries him instead. But now, why is her ex fiance the one begging her to come back? And who would have thought that his useless stepbrother would turn out to be the best man she's ever met. -Love Reclamation: Escaping My Contract Husband, Finding His Stepbrother By Yuliaresi Anjelina

【Double C1V1】A certain gossip magazine exposed that the newly crowned actress Mu Yan spent the night at the villa of a certain already-married business mogul, accusing her of being a mistress intruding into someone else's family. Mu Yan posted on Weibo, "I went back to my own home, what business is it of yours?" Young Master Jiang from the Jiang Family, known for his immense power and noble grace in Upper City, reposted the Weibo, causing a city-wide uproar. At home, Mu Yan looked at the man beside her who kept refreshing her Weibo on her phone. "Since when did you learn to direct and act all by yourself?" The man was displeased, "You won't acknowledge me, and you won't let me fight for it myself?" Mu Yan, "..." She really couldn't tell who had been the domineering one forcing her to sign the marriage papers back then. If love were a poison, when he first met her, he was already poisoned to the core, with only her being the antidote. A secret love story in the entertainment industry.

A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and the Resurrection of Innocence. In the heart of the powerful and orthodox Chaudhary Mansion of Birbalpur, lives Vaani—the epitome of grace and the beloved "Laadli Bahu" (darling daughter-in-law). Married to the fierce and prideful Veer Pratap Singh, her world is shattered when a venomous conspiracy is hatched by Veer’s obsessive ex-lover, Tanya, and a few greedy relatives. The Heartbreak Framed for an affair she never had, Vaani is branded "unchaste" in front of the entire village. Blinded by ego and manipulated evidence, Veer—the man who claimed to worship her—disowns her and their unborn child, casting her out into a stormy night. The Survival Presumed dead after a horrific accident that sends her car plunging into a ravine, Vaani survives but loses her memory. While Veer burns in the hell of his own guilt after discovering the truth too late, Vaani begins a new life as 'Ganga,' unaware of her royal past or the son, Aarush, who is growing up in a house of mourning. The Justice Fate brings them face-to-face years later. What follows is a gut-wrenching journey of redemption. Veer must transform from a shattered man into a shield to protect Vaani from Tanya’s final deadly strike. Part 1 ends with the ultimate triumph of truth: the villains are behind bars, Vaani’s honor is restored as the village’s savior doctor, and the Chaudhary family is reunited. But as the sun sets on their past, a new fire ignites in their son Aarush’s eyes—a fire for Power.

Being the fat, unwanted ugly duckling with no wolf would've been survivable. But the daily cruelty—from classmates at school and a vicious stepbrother at home—was too much for Anita to carry. One month before her eighteenth birthday, she steps in front of a speeding truck, ready to end it all. With her last breath, she curses the day she was born—relieved that death has finally set her free. Except… death doesn't come. Instead, Anita wakes up in a different time. A different world. A different body. Same nightmare family. Before she can understand what's happening, her stepbrother sells her off to settle his debt—handing her to the Alpha of the Dark Shadow Park, the most ruthless Alpha Mafia King alive. A man feared across realms. A man who owns everything he touches. Including her. Trapped in the hands of a cold, merciless Alpha who plans to use her and never let her go, Anita's new life spirals into violence, desire, and dark power plays. Survival becomes a daily battle. But fate isn't done being cruel. Because the monster who owns her—is also her moon-given mate. Now Anita must choose: Submit to destiny, or rewrite it in blood.

Kang Li woke up in the body of the sickly beauty, the youngest daughter of the Kang family in Aoli Village, who had been spoiled and pampered all her life. The original host had a tough life, first being dumped, then marrying a divorced man in a fit of anger to become a stepmother, only to find herself unfortunately becoming the control set for another stepmother in the courtyard. She could certainly be considered a top contender for cannon fodder among supporting female characters. But to Kang Li, none of this was a problem. All she knew was that the so-called divorced man was a returned overseas research talent, busy with work, with a high salary and good looks, and was hardly ever at home. In these times, where food and clothing were scarce and communication was done by shouting, marrying him was nothing but good news to her, who just wanted to live the life of a salted fish. Kang's Mother: ...my daughter's gone silly! Brothers (sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces): ...our sister (young auntie) has gone mad! However, apart from the head of the household, Captain Kang, the rest of the family were all sweating on Kang Li's behalf, worried that the delicate and frail treasure of the house (sister, young aunt) wouldn't be able to handle the grievances of being a stepmother and might hurt herself from the stress. The villagers who knew about the Kang family's situation gathered together, spewing sour words and gossiping, especially those who bore no good will and were just waiting to see the Kang family's downfall. Yet, Kang Li's life after marriage was not only blissful, but her husband doted on her, her stepchildren adored her, calling her mom the moment they opened their mouths. They clung to her like people possessed, and the wife (stepmother) had them following her every step. A certain flabbergasted system: I thought the host I was bound to was bronze-tier, but it turns out she's actually king-tier. - Luo Yanqing was naturally indifferent, with only work on his mind, but somehow, he started to find himself looking forward to holidays, although he rarely managed to go home once a whole year.

She was drowning in poverty. He was paralyzed by grief. Emily Greene is barely surviving, working multiple jobs to care for her sick mother and seven-year-old daughter. When billionaire Victor Hawthorne offers her an impossible salary to be his caregiver, she can't refuse. Even if the wheelchair-bound recluse treats her like the enemy. Victor Hawthorne spent five years building walls no one could breach. The last thing he needs is a compassionate woman who sees past his cruelty to the broken man beneath. But when his company's board demands they need stability by him getting married or lose everything, he makes Emily an offer, become his wife in name only. Three years. No emotions. Just business. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into something neither expected. As Victor learns to walk again, both physically and emotionally. Emily discovers a strength she never knew she had. But when shadows from his past supposedly return and betrayal threatens to destroy them, Emily must build her own empire and Victor must prove he's worthy of a second chance. Because real love is never just business.

The rules were simple: marry Damian Cross, play the perfect wife, and never let him see the truth. To the world, Ava Sinclair is the picture of elegance poised, wealthy, untouchable. But behind the mask lies a woman on borrowed time, driven by one obsession: uncover what happened to her sister, Lily, who vanished after crossing paths with Damian a year ago. Damian Cross is everything the rumors promise ruthless, brilliant, and dangerously captivating. He built his empire on secrets and shadows, and when Ava steps into his world, he recognizes a liar in his arms. Yet instead of exposing her, he binds her closer, offering her a contract that turns her hunt for answers into a deadly game of proximity. In his fortress of glass and stone, every smile hides a trap, every kiss blurs the line between truth and deception. Ava swore she would never fall for the man who might have destroyed her sister’s life but the deeper she digs, the more she realizes Damian Cross may be the only man who can shatter her… or save her. Because in this marriage built on lies, one truth is undeniable: No one leaves Damian Cross unscathed.

Elena Winters, a stunning heiress with elegance in every move, has always lived a life of privilege—but her heart craves more than wealth and expectations. Alessandro Romano, the hot, dangerous mafia billionaire, commands power with a smile that can seduce or destroy. When their worlds collide at a glamorous gala, neither expects the chemistry that ignites in an instant. One reckless night changes everything. A passionate encounter—a one-night stand—leaves them craving more, even as their families’ legacies and rivalries threaten to pull them apart. Both accustomed to wealth, influence, and control, they discover that desire is just the beginning. Secrets, lies, and dangerous alliances lurk in the shadows, and every choice comes with a price. Now, Elena and Alessandro are caught in a high-stakes game of passion and power, where love could be their greatest weapon—or their ultimate downfall. Can their hearts survive the temptations and treacheries of two worlds that were never meant to collide?

Her three-year marriage to Tristan Grayson, in the end, was nothing but a joke. In the eyes and heart of Tristan Grayson, there was only one woman, and her name was Maggie Monroe. As for her, Mika Summers, she was merely a prop for a smokescreen. And so, covered in blood, she escaped his world... However, he refused to let her go. Finally, at the end of her rope, she said: "Tristan Grayson, what will it take for you to finally let me go!" "You are my woman, Tristan Grayson's. How could I possibly let you go?" ...

(This is a love story disguised with abuse!) "Mia Lowder is just a waste!" "Mia Lowder is too vicious, she framed her sister and even hit her own mother." "A person like her should just get out of Falwood." At a banquet, everyone surrounded Mia Lowder, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and cursed her. Suddenly, the cold and ruthless Mr. Grant appeared, protecting her in his arms, "She is my wife, damn it! Anyone who dares to touch her, try it!" Four years ago, she became crippled because of him and left Falwood in despair. Four years later, she insists on marrying him. Everyone was waiting for Benjamin Grant to abandon her again, but no one knew that Mr. Grant had set a trap for a full four years, just so she could return to his side. Soon after, he spoiled Mia Lowder to the extreme, to the point of obsession. Only then did the people of Falwood realize that Mr. Grant was unwell, and pampered his wife recklessly!

She was schemed against by her twin sister and got involved with that mysterious CEO she couldn't afford to provoke and couldn't avoid. After marriage, he indulged her to an outrageous and lawless extent. She wanted a divorce, and he pursued her domineeringly.

(The end of the main text) The little bride who became Asia's richest man, strutting around City A. Scumbag looking for forgiveness? Think as far away as you can, and roll that far away from me! Old classmates mocking her? Throw a face full of rich and handsome at them, showcasing love at 360 degrees. "This house is so beautiful." Instantly, the property added one more garage. "That celebrity is so handsome!" The young idol announced his retirement that very night. "Husband, let's break up!" "99 billion, marry me!" "I won't!" The first day, the man who confessed his love to her disappeared. The second day, the man who proposed to her married someone else. The third day, all the male colleagues in the company quit. On the nth day, she knelt down to propose, "Husband, marry me!" [The new book "The Emperor's Favorite Marriage Addiction: Baby, Don't Flirt" has been published.]

The female lead tormented scum without rest, and the male lead showered her with endless affection. Returning to the turning point of fate, she was determined to strike the supreme with her fists and kick the trash underfoot. Those who had once wronged her, deceived her, and taken advantage of her, brace yourselves for trembling! Watch him and her: not wasting their prime years, hand in hand, they compose a grand wedding!