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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
636 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
Sexy Behind The Mask

Sexy Behind The Mask

She hides behind ugly suits and fake names. He's done trusting women. When they meet in a masked sex club, neither realizes they've been fighting each other across boardroom tables for eighteen months. At Taylor Industries, she's Joy Smith, the frumpy CFO who drowns her curves in shapeless polyester and wearing a wig. At home, she's the forgotten wife of a cheating lawyer who hasn't touched her in so long she's starting to wonder if she's broken. When she finds hot pink lace panties stuffed in her couch cushions...definitely not hers, it's not heartbreak she feels. It's freedom. Grayson Taylor doesn't do relationships anymore. Not after walking in on his actress fiancée with another woman. Now he channels everything into hostile takeovers and board meetings, especially the ones where his overcautious CFO fights him on every goddamn acquisition. Joy Smith is brilliant, infuriating, and funny when he pushes all her buttons. But Honey is tired of being invisible. Tired of never having felt real pleasure. So, when her best friend gives her the details of The Velvet Room, Manhattan's most exclusive masked club, she promises herself just one night. One night to find out if her husband's right, if she really is frigid, or if she's just never been touched by the right hands. She doesn't expect the masked stranger who claims her the second she walks in. Doesn't expect the chemistry that ignites between them, the way he makes her body sing, or the orgasms that leave her shaking. Doesn't expect him to hand her an email address with one command: "Only me. No one else touches you."
Urban
365 Chs
Bushes and clumps
" A cluster of clusters " was a description of the number and state of things gathered together. It meant that many things were gathered together to form many small clusters or heaps. In the reference materials, there were many kinds of flowers that showed this state, such as azalea, mountain peach blossom, etc. When they bloomed, they were distributed in clusters in the mountains, showing the scene of blooming flowers. This description could also be applied to other things. For example, when describing the grass as " clumps of grass, the green grass is like a blanket of grass ", it was used to emphasize its lush and clustered state. The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-07-15 04:08
Flowers smile in the bushes
" Laughing Flowers in the Blossoms " depicted the happy scene of flowers blooming in the bushes. From the information provided, it could be a poetic expression of people admiring flowers. For example, people went to great lengths to look at azalea flowers. Flowers attracted bees and butterflies to realize their own value. Humans were happy because of admiring flowers, and flowers seemed to be laughing. It could also be a description of the magnificent scenery of spring flowers, such as "flowers laughing in the bushes, people swimming in the painting" in the spring mountain pavilion. It could also be understood from the perspective of poetry, such as "When the mountain flowers bloom, she smiles in the bushes" in Mao Ze Dong's "Ode to Plum Blossom", which gives the plum blossom a personified "smile" and shows the optimism and dedication of the plum blossom. The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-03-19 23:01
Beside the bushes of flowers
The radical of the word "Cong" was "1". The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-17 17:52
Flowers, bushes, plants
Flowers and plants were an important part of nature. They had many meanings and functions in different situations. From an ornamental point of view, the flowers in the flowers were colorful and varied in shape. They complemented the verdant green of the vegetation, creating a picturesque scene. For example, strolling in leisure time could make people feel the beauty of nature and gain inner peace and joy. It was like Guan Xiaotong who was in the midst of grass and flowers, like a forest elf, enjoying the beauty. From an ecological point of view, flowers and plants were an indispensable part of the ecosystem. They provided habitat and food sources for many creatures. In the mountains, the existence of flowers and trees nurtured a rich variety of organisms. Like the Tengchong Phoenix, the Garden of Eden was protected by flowers and grass that grew freely, emitting a wild aura. The surrounding forest wrapped around the area, forming a complete ecological system that accommodated all things. It grew vigorously during the rainy season and absorbed nutrients. It could also provide people with a place to escape the heat and heal their souls. In terms of culture and emotions, flowers and plants were often given special meanings. They might symbolize beauty, vitality, and vitality. They were important elements for poets and writers to express their emotions and artistic conception. For example," The rhyme of autumn, the flowers and trees know the style." Through the description of the flowers and trees in the autumn scenery, it showed the depth and unique style of autumn. The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-10-09 09:35
Why is there a cartoon woman in the bushes?
Maybe she's playing hide-and-seek or exploring and got lost.
1 answer
2025-05-30 23:06
How to draw cartoon bushes?
Start with simple shapes like circles and ovals for the leaves and branches. Add details like texture and shading later.
1 answer
2025-08-18 10:08
What are the characteristics of bushes in cartoons?
Well, in cartoons, bushes are often drawn simply with a bunch of green leaves and maybe some branches. They're used to add background and make the scene look more natural.
3 answers
2025-06-23 16:41
Wandering through the fragrant bushes
" Traveling through the fragrant bushes " came from Ouyang Xiu's " Lang Tao Sha·Zhu Dong Feng with wine " in the Song Dynasty. The original sentence was " always hand in hand at that time, traveling through the fragrant bushes ". It described the place where he once traveled hand in hand with his friends. They traveled through the fragrant flowers together, full of memories of the good times in the past. The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-07-12 07:40
What is the metaphor of the low bushes?
The low bushes could be compared to dangerous obstacles, chaotic situations, and the harsh environment that a gentleman would face when displaying his talents. For example, the "thorns"(thorny hazel thicket) in "cutting through the thorns" could indicate a dangerous obstruction or chaotic situation that needed to be broken through to move forward. In the dialogue between Zhuangzi and the King of Wei, the Flying Ape was frightened and timid in the low thorny thicket. The thicket here was a metaphor for the harsh environment in which a gentleman displayed his talents when he was in a state of "fainting and confusion". "Life Like a White Birch" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-02-13 02:44
What is the girl doing in the bushes?
There were many references to the girl's relationship with the flowers and grass, but the girl's behavior in the flowers and grass was different. In one story, there were girls dancing in the flowers, showing their youthful vitality; there were girls sitting in the grass; there were also stories of girls looking for herbs in the mountains with many flowers and plants or taking others to look for immortal medicine. The novel " Mixed Flowers " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-02-28 04:56
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