webnovel
the crisis behind

the crisis behind

Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask

Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask

I thought the masked stranger who fathered my son was a ghost of one reckless night. Then I walked into my new boss's office—and those ice-blue eyes found mine across the boardroom. Ivy Brooks only saw him once. One night. One mask. One underground auction that cost her everything—and gave her a son she'd die to protect. She never knew his name. Never saw his face. All she had were those piercing eyes behind black silk, a voice like gravel and velvet, and a secret she buried so deep she almost forgot it was there. For five years, she rebuilt her life from nothing—betrayed by her ex, abandoned by her family, raising her boy on stolen hours and stubborn hope. When she finally lands a legitimate job as Executive Assistant at Thorne Group, she thinks she's finally safe. Then she meets her new boss. Caleb Thorne. Billionaire CEO in a tailored suit. Don of the Thorne Syndicate in the shadows. A man who wears a different mask for every room he walks into—and the one who's been hunting her for five years. He doesn't recognize her face. But her eyes? Her scent? The way she flinches when he steps too close? He knows. And now that she's standing in his office—exposed, cornered, and carrying his secret—Caleb won't let her hide behind any mask. Not her professional armor. Not her single-mother walls. Not the lies that have kept them apart. He'll strip every layer until there's nothing left between them but skin, truth, and a fire neither of them ever put out.
Urban
474 Chs
I Faked My Death—Now I Have to Tame the Crazy Men I Left Behind

I Faked My Death—Now I Have to Tame the Crazy Men I Left Behind

[A Scheming Beauty Good at Flirting x a Domineering CEO, a Gentle Doctor, the Stoic Bigshot, and Twins; Male Leads Rivalry] Mia Grant stayed up all night reading a novel full of chaotic romance. Seeing an imprisonment scene in the book, she excitedly blurted out, "Please, protagonist! Let me in there to act for a couple of episodes!" After suddenly dying, she really did transmigrate into the novel, but not as the protagonist—rather, as the villainous side character. The original book didn't describe this character in detail, only mentioning that she was locked in a basement and starved to death for framing the protagonist. To survive, Mia Grant targeted the novel's several male leads and began her conquest. To the domineering CEO, she said with red-rimmed eyes, "Big Brother, the basement is so dark. Mia is so scared~" To the doctor, she cooed, "Second Brother, Mia’s chest hurts so much. Quick, have a listen." To the Stoic Bigshot, she looked innocent, "Mr. Keller, we’re in the same bed... My sister won’t be angry, will she?" To the aloof top student, she sobbed, "Am I just too stupid? I can’t compare to my sister at all!" To the puppy-dog-like boy, she blushed, "I didn’t come to watch you play! I-I was just passing by!" Having saved enough money, Mia Grant faked her death and escaped. Two months later, while she was on a tropical island flirting with eight male models, the System suddenly contacted her, "Host, I’ve finally established a connection with you! But can you tell me why all the male leads have gone mad? They even scattered your ashes into the sea!" "Forget it, you must go back and reduce their corruption levels! This world can still be saved!" "Not going." System: "A one-billion-dollar bonus!" Mia Grant whipped out her phone to contact a helicopter: "Yes, I need to leave the island. Immediately! Right now!"
Urban
457 Chs
Left Behind By Time

Left Behind By Time

~The heroes have gallantly died after defeating the demon that wreaked havoc on their land saving millions of lives, in exchange for their own.~ That's what the story was supposed to be. Heroes, yes, strong ability users who could stand against all adversities. Yes, heroes. Heroes who trained all their life to protect their homeland. Yes, yes, indeed that should be the wonderful scenario playing around people's minds. But... . . . . . . . To hell with that!!! They are not adults. No, they are not in their fifties, not even forties, or even thirties!! They are just teenagers. They are 16 then!!! So why were they sent to defeat the demon? Because they were trained and tortured to be stronger than the rest... That king who has a loose screw, how can he do that to them? And what's this? They are alive? They survived? Wonderful... NOT!!! Why did they wake up a thousand years after defeating the demon? A full one thousand years!?!? Fine whatever... "Let's just live freely then. Away from those descendants who inherited that loose screw." Yes, a different life away from the royals- Wait... Why are they in front of another king? What kind of game is fate trying to play right now? And just what had happened for them to sleep for a thousand years? Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) Disclaimer: cover photo not mine, please contact me if I have to take it down. Taken from: https://wallha.com/wallpaper/anime-anime-girls-blue-hair-blue-eyes-sword-moon-1353947
Fantasy
386 Chs
What is the real story behind the crisis of our brand?
The real story could be a combination of factors like market competition, poor management decisions, or negative publicity.
1 answer
2024-10-18 17:41
Crisis our brand: Who is the real story behind it?
The real story could be the market trends. If the market is shifting away from the brand's product or service during the crisis, it shows that the brand may not be adapting quickly enough. For instance, if a brand is selling DVDs and the market has moved to streaming, that's a big part of the real story.
1 answer
2024-11-10 02:34
What is the real story behind Pakistan's education crisis?
One major aspect of Pakistan's education crisis is the lack of access in rural areas. Many children, especially girls, have to travel long distances to reach schools, which are often poorly equipped. There are also issues with teacher shortages. Without enough trained teachers, the quality of education suffers. And poverty plays a role too. Families can't afford to send their kids to school as they need them to work and contribute to the family income.
1 answer
2024-11-23 14:13
What is the real story behind the housing crisis in 'The Big Short'?
The real story of the housing crisis in 'The Big Short' is quite complex. There was a widespread belief that housing prices would never fall. So, mortgage lenders became very aggressive in their lending. They offered adjustable - rate mortgages to borrowers with little regard for their ability to pay when the rates adjusted. Meanwhile, investment banks packaged these risky mortgages into collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). Credit rating agencies, which were supposed to assess the risk accurately, failed miserably. They gave high - ratings to these CDOs, which made them seem like safe investments. Hedge funds like those in 'The Big Short' started to notice the flaws in this system and bet against the housing market. Eventually, as the housing market crashed, it became clear how all these factors had contributed to the massive housing crisis.
1 answer
2024-11-23 07:41
What were the main causes behind the PMC Bank crisis?
The main cause was over - exposure to HDIL. PMC Bank lent too much money to this one group.
2 answers
2024-11-15 15:50
What is the story behind Superman's identity crisis in the comic?
Superman's identity crisis in the comic stems from multiple factors. Some enemies discover his true identity and try to use it against him. Also, there are internal conflicts within the superhero community that add to the complexity of the situation.
2 answers
2025-12-02 03:44
What's the real story behind BC's education funding crisis?
It's a complex issue involving multiple factors like budget cuts, policy changes, and underfunding over time.
2 answers
2024-10-16 13:14
Was there any sci-fi or apocalyptic crisis novel recommendation? Was there even apocalyptic, cautious, behind-the-scenes, and villain elements?
This novel was called Doomsday Watchdog. It was a sci-fi/doomsday crisis novel. It had decisive killing, doomsday, cautiousness, behind-the-scenes, and villain elements. You can read this novel on Qidian Chinese Network. [Doomsday Watchdog: Fried Chicken Cola] "Doomsday Watchdog" introduction: In the year 2236, humans had long since withdrawn from the stage of history. The intelligent terminal that humans had placed their last hope on, the "terminal," after operating independently for a hundred years, launched a survival game called "Doomsday Shelter" on the blue planet of the parallel world. I am an NPC from the Doomsday Shelter. His job was to be a security guard. One day, I suddenly gained my own consciousness. In the beginning, the players called me the Watchdog. Later. They all call me Elder Dog. Hurry up and read!
1 answer
2025-02-07 19:04
Doomsday Crisis
"Doomsday Crisis" was a manga by Korean manga artist, Park Changgeun (). It was published in the mainland of China on December 4, 2021 on the Dongman Comic Platform. Currently, the first season has ended, and there is no more information about the second season of the comic as of January 19, 2024. In addition, there was also a mobile strategy game called Doomsday Crisis. The game was set in the apocalypse, and players needed to form survival teams to fight against zombies. There was currently no information about the doomsday crisis in 2021.
1 answer
2025-01-10 23:02
On the Edge of Crisis
Here are some recommendations for novels similar to Edge of Crisis, suitable for the female protagonist's storyline: 1. "Book of Troubled Times" Author: Ji Cha, 2. [Spirit Realm Walker] Author: Paper seller, 3. Tang's Table Author: Jie Yu, 4. [King of Familiar] Author: Light Spring Sound, 5. Fairy, please listen to my explanation...
1 answer
2025-01-10 23:35
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z