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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?

Flora Bloom, who was betrayed and killed by her boyfriend in her past life, is reborn with a peerless spatial dimension back to the time before the crisis, hoarding food, raising a child, and tearing apart scumbag men and manipulative women. Originally, she just wanted to raise a child and low-key fight zombies and level up together with her family. But she discovered that she was unexpectedly falling step by step into a tender trap meticulously designed by a certain sly and scheming man. Flora Bloom looked at the vast space within her sea of consciousness; it had a farmhouse courtyard, fields, and a Spirit River, but it just lacked a bit of vitality. So, a fat, sky-flying mantis? Collect! A rare little white tiger that can discharge electricity? Collect! A behemoth spirit crocodile with its young? Collect! As long as it's alive and edible, collect, collect, collect them all! Endless scumbags and vile women, a shameless and deeply scheming leader, all wanting to use her to attack zombies and obtain more Crystal Cores for their own gain? Your shameless, worthless life? Hand it over.

[Ding! The 'Randomly Spend' Tycoon System is at your service.] On her way to work, Yun Zijin was bound by a system named 'Randomly Spend'. [Spending Task Completed. A 2x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Villa No. 1 at Xingyu Mansion. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] [Spending Task Completed. A 3x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Dingsi Building. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] ... Yun Zijin was dazzled by the system's rewards, only to be told that her wealthy parents had found her? That she's the true daughter of the Xia Family of Dijing? Being bound to the Tycoon System was exciting for Yun Zijin, but she refused to be part of any cliché wealthy family drama. The Xia Family of Dijing? Yun Zijin: Get lost! Don't even think about associating with me!

One day, a strange hand suddenly appeared inside Chi Wan’s interdimensional space. Its owner claimed to be living in the apocalypse—starving, desperate—and begged to trade anything he had for food. Chi Wan stared at the pile of Imperial Green jade, oversized diamonds, and dozens of kilograms of gold bars he offered… and fell into deep thought. …Wasn’t this a little too profitable? From then on, her connection to the apocalypse only grew stronger. The mysterious man—who turned out to be a powerful figure—used his Wood Ability to help her revive rare orchids, cultivate endangered plants, and even harvest zombie crystal cores for the country. As for Chi Wan? She only had three responsibilities: feed him, feed him, and keep feeding him. Somehow, without realizing it, a group of extraordinary men began to gather around her: A genius research scientist. An aloof, abstinent CEO. A cold and ruthless Soldier King… In front of Chi Wan, they were gentle, attentive, and impeccably polite—each trying to outshine the others. Behind her back? They were one step away from tearing each other apart. Meanwhile, on the other side of the spatial link… The so-called King of the Apocalypse clenched his teeth in silence as he listened to these men compete for her attention. As for Chi Wan? “I’m busy getting rich and supporting my family,” she said calmly. “A battle royale of suitors? I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Until one day— An absurdly handsome man appeared at the gates of her villa… carrying a sack filled with gold and jewels. “I’m here to marry into your family,” he declared. Chi Wan glanced at him, then at the newly connected wasteland world inside her space… …and once again fell into deep thought.