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Cinq cents millions d'euros. Un palais sous haute surveillance. Et un pays tout entier scotché à ses écrans. Pour le reste du monde, c’est le mariage du siècle. Pour Lee Junghee, c’est l’ouverture d’une partie d’échecs dont elle ne peut se permettre de perdre aucune pièce. Propulsée de sa vie modeste au sommet de l’empire Van Aert, cette "roturière" au regard d'acier n'est pas là par hasard. Choisie par le patriarche Lodewijk Van Aert pour protéger l’héritier Alexander Van Aert d'une famille de vautours, Junghee doit désormais naviguer dans un océan de venin et d'apparences. Dans ce monde où chaque sourire est un mensonge et chaque cadeau un piège, Junghee n’a qu’une règle : anticiper le prochain coup. Ils pensent l'avoir achetée. Ils ignorent qu'elle est venue pour l'échec et mat.

In the ethereal realm of the Nether Dimension, a place shrouded in darkness and mystery resides a young and formidable soul named Keliana Iris Larkin. At the tender age of fourteen, she possesses a power so potent it sets her apart from the ordinary. Little does she know, Keliana is the last descendant of the revered and long-lost royal bloodline known as Aurum. The Nether Dimension, a realm distant and detached from Earth One by an unfathomable expanse of 500 light years, is a battleground between good and evil. Keliana's noble family bears the weighty responsibility of safeguarding all realms from the vile onslaught of demons who traverse treacherous portals and gateways, hell-bent on sowing chaos and tyranny. But the truth that lies concealed from Keliana and her kin is far more astounding and perilous. Within their veins courses the sacred essence of the Aurum Bloodline, a lineage entwined with destiny and royalty. Her father, Prince Erinic Aurum Larkin, stands as the true and rightful ruler of the Nether Dimension, yet this knowledge remains shrouded in secrecy. A sinister web of power and control, known as the Sovereign system, has granted prosperity to select families every fifty years, while ruthlessly eradicating the impoverished to sustain its insidious empire. In this fantastical saga, Keliana must bear the weight of this dark legacy upon her young shoulders. She embarks on a daunting quest to unravel the enigma shrouding her brother's tragic demise or inexplicable vanishing, striving to protect her fractured family amidst the tempestuous storm that brews. As she ventures deeper into the labyrinthine mysteries that lie ahead, the fate of Earth One hangs precariously in the balance. Her nefarious uncle, Mondola, driven by a malevolent thirst for power, marshals his wicked forces to claim dominion over the unsuspecting world. Will Keliana, bound by duty and a thirst for justice, comprehend the cryptic extent of her own burgeoning powers in time to thwart the imminent threat? Can she unravel the tangled web of her brother's unknown fate, and in doing so, keep her resolve unyielding and her family intact? With every step she takes, the stakes grow higher, the darkness threatening to consume her very soul. Will she succumb to the seductive whispers of revenge, forsaking the noble path that lies before her? Or will she remain resolute, her determination fueling her as she navigates the treacherous realm of uncertainty and danger? Only time will tell as Keliana's clandestine journey, veiled in riddles and secrets, commences, casting her into the throes of a mystifying and perilous adventure.

"Loving You Was a Mistake" is a captivating tale of love, revenge, and redemption that follows the tumultuous journey of Margaret Smith and Steve Johnson. Forced into a contract marriage orchestrated by Steve out of a misguided belief that Margaret was involved with his sister's husband, Margaret finds herself bewildered by Steve's sudden animosity towards her. The narrative unfolds from their wedding day, where Steve's plan to enact revenge on Margaret begins. As Steve deliberately orchestrates circumstances to make Margaret fall for him, his initial intentions blur as he witnesses Margaret's genuine affection. However, his resolve wavers, and he decides to abandon her, only to realize his true feelings too late. Through a series of flashbacks, the story delves into the origins of the misunderstanding, unraveling the intricate web of deceit and betrayal that led to their strained relationship. As Steve comes to terms with his mistakes, he embarks on a quest to win back Margaret's trust and affection. The novel explores themes of fake love, revenge, drama, and forgiveness as Margaret grapples with the decision to forgive Steve or sever ties with him permanently. Ultimately, "Loving You Was a Mistake" is a poignant tale of love's power to overcome even the deepest wounds, leaving readers questioning whether love can truly conquer all.

[Mature Content] Darcy Johnson, an art college student broke up with her boyfriend and decided to go on a campaign trip alone which they planned to go together... There something odd happened which changed her life forever....

When Alex Johnson, a young orphan who was bullied by the entire world and betrayed by the one he loved was at the lowest point of his life and he had thought he wouldn't survive, everything changed for him, and in the blink of an eye, he realized that not only was he the heir of one of the most powerful families in the World, the old beggar he used to feed and cloth several years ago was in fact, an extraordinarily powerful immortal who wished for nothing more than to take him as a disciple. .... Coupled with his identity as the heir of a powerful mortal family and a powerful immortal world, Alex Johnson shall do everything to take revenge for every single pain and bully he has ever suffered in his life, and from a nobody, he shall become one of the controllers of the world.

Elena never thought love could start like a threat. One moment she was just trying to save her mother’s life… the next, she was holding a contract that demanded something she never agreed to—her freedom. Then he appeared. Adrian Johnson. Cold. Quiet. Dangerous in the way rich men rarely are—because he never raised his voice, he never needed to. To him, it wasn’t personal. It was business. A debt. A solution. A marriage written in ink, not emotion. But Elena quickly learns something no contract could explain: Behind Adrian’s control is a man who doesn’t lose. Behind his silence is a past he refuses to name. And behind every rule he sets… there is something that feels dangerously close to protection. She was supposed to be a deal. But the more time she spends in his world, the more she realizes— Some cages don’t feel like imprisonment. They feel like being chosen. And Adrian Johnson never chooses without a reason. Even if that reason is something he’s been running from all along.

It was the morning of Stacey's late husband’s court hearing, seeing as she knows what happened on that night, one would expect that she would have shivers going down her spine but she had never been more satisfied knowing he was finally gone after all the pain he caused her. Now she finally saved her sister and can be with her lover . Until the judge calls on the witnesses that the defendant has brought to court and there they were, the people she had done all of this for, Mason and her sister Pearl Now they are testifying against her in court, Stacey knows if she goes down, Mason and pearl go down too. What happens when the past doesn't really stay in the past?

Before marrying Silas, Joyce had only met him three times. A marriage of convenience, a secret agreement, for a term of three years. She's fresh off a heartbreak — the man she chased for years told her they "weren't a good match." Silas has his own baggage: rumor says he's still hung up on a white moonlight who happens to look just like Joyce. So that's all she is. A substitute. ** In the second year of their marriage, on Joyce's birthday, she drank too much and, in front of everyone, tugged on his tie, pinning him underneath her: "You look... a lot like my husband." The Thorne family's second master, known for being rational and unfeeling, was flustered by her that night. He leaned in close to her ear and coaxed in a low voice, "Be good." The next day Joyce woke up to find her lips were swollen. This… Who did this! When she went to question him, she discovered Silas's lip was bitten. He stared at her and said slowly, "You crossed the line first." ** The scandal leaked. At a party, her ex-boyfriend stepped in: "She's mine. Who dares talk?" Then Silas walked in. The room went silent. "Yours? Since when?" "Joyce, tell me. Whose are you?" So much for the secret marriage. So much for being a substitute. This was supposed to be fake… wasn't it?

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.

Olivia transmigrated from the apocalypse to the modern era. Not only that, her dimension and superpower came along with her. She felt that the good days were about to begin. But before she could be happy for even three days, the internet was flooded with posts slandering her. Advertisers and directors want to terminate her contracts, and her company wants to blacklist her? How could this be? She wanted to use the money to enjoy modern life to the fullest. Without money, how could she enjoy anything? So, who's slandering her online? I'll find you and dig up all your dirty secrets. Who wants to terminate her contract? Terminate it immediately. After termination, she'll go on to endorse international luxury brands instead. Terminating the script contract? Good, that's great! If the contract isn't terminated, how can she film the blockbuster drama of the year and win awards with it? Modern life is so wonderful, eating and drinking every day. There's just one tiny problem. Why are there suddenly two babies growing in her belly? And who is this ridiculously handsome man who appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be their father?