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Between Drinks and Deadlines

Between Drinks and Deadlines

Selene Graham, after two years of struggling with unemployment and juggling multiple side jobs, finally lands a job as a secretary to the CEO of Stones Technology, a renowned tech company in New York. Overwhelmed with relief and excitement, she celebrates this achievement with her best friend, Maya. They hit one of the city's hottest clubs for a night of drinks, dancing, and laughter. Where she met Charles Stone though she did not know who he was as at that time After several rounds of shots, Selene, a bit tipsy, stumbles right into a tall, strikingly handsome man with a commanding presence. The chemistry between them is instant, and Selene, in her drunken haze, finds herself caught up in the thrill of the moment. One thing leads to another, and she wakes up the next morning in a luxury hotel room with no sign of her hot stranger, not even a letter left by the bed. Though slightly embarrassed, she brushes it off as a one-night stand with a stranger in the big city, assuming she'll never see him again. Selene’s first day at Stones Technology begins with excitement but quickly turns into shock when she meets the CEO—Charles Stones, a man with a reputation for being ruthlessly business-focused, cold, and unapproachable. As he walks into the office, Selene’s world shatters. The man standing before her is none other than her mysterious one-night stand. Charles immediately gives her a cold, professional greeting, showing no sign of recognition or acknowledgment of what happened between them. Confused and humiliated, Selene tries to make sense of how she could have slept with her new boss, the CEO of the very company she was desperate to work for. As days go by, Charles maintains his icy demeanor, treating Selene like any other employee, but there’s undeniable tension between them. Despite his distant behavior at work, small moments—lingering glances, brief touches, and a flicker of something deeper in his eyes—suggest that the night wasn’t entirely meaningless. Selene struggles to keep things professional, but she can’t help but feel drawn to Charles. Meanwhile, rumors about his personal life circulate around the office, making Selene wonder if the man he showed her that night was the real him or a personality he took on to live a life that is not his for the moment. Eventually, a business trip forces them to spend more time together, and the cracks in Charles’ cold exterior begin to show. He’s not the heartless CEO everyone thinks he is. Beneath his carefully constructed image lies a man burdened by the pressures of running a global empire and personal losses that made him shut out emotional connections. Selene and Charles grow closer during the trip, but complications arise. Selene’s job is now at risk as office gossip spreads about her connection to the CEO. She’s forced to make a decision: should she confront Charles about their night together and risk ruining her career, or keep things professional and let go of whatever feelings she’s starting to develop for him? Things got further complicated when Charles' past popped out. The tension reaches a boiling point when Charles, unable to hide his feelings any longer, confesses that he felt something real with her that night but has been pushing her away out of fear. He’s been hurt before by people who used him for his wealth and power, and his name. Selene, realizing her own fears about vulnerability and opening up, admits she feels the same. They decide to give their relationship a chance, but on the condition that they keep their work and personal lives separate. However, there is someone who has a vendetta against Selene who seems to be biding her time, awaiting a crack so she can weasel her way in. Will said person successfully cause complications or will Selene and Charles love stand the test of time? Or like the famous words of Lance Armstrong, will Selene and Charles be able to over come their challenges and have a second go at their love and give it their all?
Urban
15 Chs
Farm System, Baby, and a Fortune: My '70s Divorce

Farm System, Baby, and a Fortune: My '70s Divorce

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?
Urban
104 Chs
Cast as the Foil, She Went Viral on a Military Reality Show

Cast as the Foil, She Went Viral on a Military Reality Show

【Career-oriented female protagonist + Love-struck male lead + Entertainment industry + Variety show + Satisfying sweetness】 Renee Morgan, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, learns of her predetermined fate as a minor female supporting character in a dream. She is the queen of minor roles, the resilient type, blazing with fighting spirit, illuminating many female stars. Renee Morgan: "...To hell with being a minor character. Anyone who dares use me as a stepping stone, I'll make sure they fall flat." Wendy Aldridge, also a newcomer in the entertainment industry, wants to use her as a control group. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Half a month later, Wendy Aldridge, who was supposed to become famous as part of the control group, ends up being cyber-bullied and is urged to leave the industry? Renee Morgan, who was supposed to be cyber-bullied out of the industry, becomes an overnight sensation and a top-star. The rival company's leading actress, backed by influential figures in the entertainment circle, snatches the main female role, leaving only the role of the female third lead for her. Renee Morgan: Ok~ Four months later, this drama explodes in popularity, all supporting roles become famous, and the female third lead role becomes a classic. The biggest stars, male and female leads, are left with no buzz? ... Later, Renee Morgan finally achieves her dream, winning the Best Actress Award with her acting skills, and announces her relationship on the day she receives the award—she is in love. He's just a regular person. One day, Morgan all over the country sees familiar figures appearing in the news and rushes online to share: Is this the Best Actress's ordinary boyfriend?
Urban
104 Chs
A '70s Flash Marriage: Raising Cubs, Making Millions

A '70s Flash Marriage: Raising Cubs, Making Millions

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.
Urban
186 Chs
Clubs and Hearts 3132
I'm not sure what you mean by "3132 of hearts and plum blossoms". If you are referring to the content of episodes 31 - 32 of the TV series "Plum Blossom and Heart", the following are some of the plots of these two episodes: - In the trailer of episodes 31 - 32, Chen Jiaping was ambushed by a shooter but did not die. The woman beside him was shot. Chen Jiaping thought that Zuo Shuangtao was disappointed that he didn't die. Zuo Shuangtao said that she would be even more disappointed if he died. She also said that Chen Jiaping killed Captain Liu and wanted revenge. Chen Jiaping asked Zuo Shuangtao if she killed Lu Fangfang. - At the dock, Zuo Shuangtao held the detonator and planned to detonate it. Chen Jiaping pointed the gun at her, indicating that she had sacrificed herself to kill him. Seeing Chen Jiaping put down the gun, Zuo Shuangtao detonated the detonator and threw it into the pile of goods. - Two days before the operation, Chen Jiaping told Uncle Hai about the rescue and the destruction of the banknote printing plant. Even if the copper coins and formula were still in Yamashita's hands, the Sugi plan might be revived. Uncle Hai said that he wanted to take back the copper coins but there was no chance. Chen Jiaping pointed out that the wedding was the only chance to take back the copper coins and assassinate Yamashita, because Yamashita and Junroku would bring the copper coins to the wedding site to print the border coins after signing the agreement. - At the wedding scene, the bride waiting at the foot of the mountain (Zuo Shuangtao) walked towards him. The bride held flowers under her red veil and secretly aimed the muzzle at the foot of the mountain through the roses. Qian Xiucai found the problem and ran over to shout. Yamada dodged, and the rose petals were shot down. While waiting for the TV series, he could also read the exciting content related to this site!
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2026-08-06 17:38
What are the differences between manga clubs and anime clubs?
Manga clubs usually concentrate on the story and art in the manga books. Anime clubs focus on the visual and auditory experience of the animated shows. Also, manga clubs might have workshops on creating your own manga, while anime clubs could organize events like anime music video competitions.
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2025-06-10 12:16
Who is the Thirteen of Clubs?
The Thirteen of Clubs was the heroine in the anime " Assassin 567 " and its derivative works. She was an assassin from Black Tortoise Country, the disciple of Blue Phoenix. She was good at using all kinds of knives as weapons. Her lightness skill was excellent, and her attacks were extremely fast. She killed people without them noticing. She was calm and decisive, and she had a firm pursuit of her goals. Waiting too long for the TV series? Then click on the link below to read the original novel and understand the relevant plot in advance!
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2024-10-20 07:03
Top 10 Hair Clubs
The following is the ranking of some hair salon brands: 1. Zhangguang 101: Beijing Zhangguang 101 Group is led by traditional Chinese medicine hair growth and skincare products, and has a diverse development. 2. Silk Domain Hair Care: As a pioneer in the hair care industry, we use scientific and technological instruments and special techniques to provide a series of services such as anti-hair loss, rejuvenation, scalp aging, hair care SPA, and special care. 3. Mengba Hair Care Center: It was a professional organization that specialized in sales, research, development, and technical services of Mongolian medicine. 4. Toudao Soup: It is a brand that specializes in solving hair "troubles". It is a professional hair care brand enterprise. It was established in Guangzhou in 2003 and has been developing for 16 years. 5. Fudan Hair Healing Club: With 13 years of brand foundation, a professional and youthful service team, herbal products combined with modern scientific and technological equipment, providing a comprehensive solution for hair treatment and hair growth. 6. Small Taomi Hair Care Center: Mainly develops, produces, and sells cosmetics and personal care products. The chain stores are spread all over the country, with more than 1200 stores. 7. Benaise Botanic Hair Care spa: Located in Shipai Town, it provides immersive scalp care services. The environment is beautiful and the service is good. 8. Meiyan Xinrui Hair Care Center: Located at the entrance of Chunxiao Community in Jinghu, Dongguan. It provides scalp health testing and professional hair care, using high-end equipment to solve scalp problems. 9. Divine Grass Legend Hair Care Center: Adjusts the balance of water and oil, recuperates the ecological environment of the scalp, fundamentally addresses hair oil, dandruff, itch, scalp sensitivity and other problems, improves hair quality, prevents hair loss and white hair. 10. There were also different versions of the rankings, including Balanchai, which was a 24-year-old beauty brand, the leader of the effective hair care chain, and the pioneer of "Medical Beauty + Hair Care Center". Its projects covered a variety of projects such as hair loss prevention and hair growth, turning white hair into black hair, and there were more than 8000 stores in the country. Mengba Hair Care Center was based on the Mongolian folk hair loss prevention and prevention methods. It integrated modern technology to extract the essence of natural Mongolian grass plants, and was positioned to serve hair loss, white hair, and hair care. Spillman was a professional scalp care brand. It was committed to using new techniques and new methods to discover the essence of herbs. It was based on traditional Chinese medicine theory and focused on anti-aging research. Brands such as providing healthy care solutions for human skin, scalp, and hair were also under discussion. The original novel of the TV series "Mo Ran" was Xixing's "Famous Doctor." The original plot was equally exciting. You can click on the link below to read the original novel.
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2026-03-12 12:43
Master of the Thirteen of Clubs
The master of Plum Blossom Thirteen was called Blue Phoenix. He became one of the seven Shadow Assassins when he was 21 years old. He met her when he was 13 years old. After that, Plum Blossom 13 followed Blue Phoenix. Blue Phoenix's goal was to assassinate everyone on the list in order to enter the Dark Shadow Assassin Alliance. He had never failed before, including the powerful Ironhand Dragon King, who had not survived a minute in his hands. He was a top expert in the Dual Blade Style. After becoming a Shadow Assassin, he began to teach the Thirteen of Clubs the Dual Blade Style. He had even guided Seven to find the Thousand Blades, the national treasure of Shenlian Kingdom. In the Black Tortoise Country chapter of " Assassin Wu Liuqi ", it was known that he had his own plot to let Wu Liuqi come to Black Tortoise Country. In the end, in the story of the fourth season, he gave up on assassinating the leader of the Assassin Alliance in order to save the Thirteen of Clubs, and was killed mercilessly by the leader of the Assassin Alliance because he was poisoned by Manjusaka on the Thirteen of Clubs. The original novel of " The Shadow of Beacon Burning Plum Fragrance " was " The Hitman's Diary of the Pseudo Song Dynasty." The original plot was equally exciting. You can click on the link below to read the original novel.
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2026-08-05 01:21
The Master of the Thirteen of Clubs
The master of Plum Blossom Thirteen was called Blue Phoenix. At the age of 21, he became one of the seven Shadow Assassins. In order to enter the Dark Shadow Assassin Alliance, he had assassinated everyone on the list, including the powerful Ironhand Dragon King. When Plum Blossom was 13 years old, Blue Phoenix met her. After Blue Phoenix killed all the people she wanted to kill and became one of the Seven Shadow Assassins, she officially took Plum Blossom 13 as her disciple and began to teach her the Dual Blade Style. Blue Phoenix was once Seven's guide, guiding the 15-year-old Seven to find the Thousand Blades, the national treasure of Shenlian Kingdom. He seemed to have a grudge with Seven. From the beginning of the first season, he had given the task of killing Seven to the Thirteen of Clubs, and it was still the same in the second season. He took the Thirteen of Clubs away probably because he wanted Wu Liuqi to give up his peaceful life and face the past again to save the Thirteen of Clubs. Blue Phoenix was undoubtedly a top expert and one of the seven strongest assassins in Black Tortoise Country. The original novel of " The Shadow of Beacon Burning Plum Fragrance " was " The Hitman's Diary of the Pseudo Song Dynasty." The original plot was equally exciting. You can click on the link below to read the original novel.
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2026-08-25 00:11
The implication of the 6 of Clubs in divination
In traditional Chinese divination, the six lines of plum blossoms were a method of prediction. Six was an auspicious number in Chinese tradition. It had the meaning of six, good luck, and a good life. In the concept of divination related to the six lines of plum blossoms, plum blossoms symbolized frost fighting snow, welcoming spring, being handsome and arrogant, and not pursuing glory and profit. It had noble, strong, modest and other characters. It had the character of unwavering, noble, strong, and modest, giving people the motivation to work hard and also implying happiness and beauty. The Six Lines of Plum Blossom used the method of divination one after another to reveal the answer to the development of things. However, when the meaning of the plum blossom was unclear, the six lines could not predict the world. The divination of the Six of Plum Blossoms used plum blossoms as the carrier. By observing the shape, color, and growth of plum blossoms, it combined the principles of the Book of Changes and the theory of Yin and Yang to predict the future. The Six of Plum Blossoms might also contain the spiritual significance of plum blossoms. Its growth and shape could reflect natural and social phenomena such as time, place, and people.
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2026-07-20 07:01
The Charm of Drinks
He recommended a few novels. " The Brewer " was a modern romance novel written by Matcha dipped in vinegar. The female lead, Su Qingdai, and the male lead, Jiang Yicheng, told the story of a brewer and a disease controller. It had an endless aftertaste. " Ultraman in the Divine College " was a Doujinshi novel derived from the light novel," Moonlight for a Thousand Years ". Ciel was reborn as Ultraman, and he was encouraged by Sikari to solo Torrecia. He even went to an unfamiliar universe to see an angel. " This Wine Is A Little Poisonous " was a modern romance novel written by Moon Rain Flowing Wind. The female protagonist became a beautiful man after getting drunk. " Doomsday: I Have a Milk Tea Shop " was a sci-fi space doomsday crisis novel written by Xiang Kui. The top pharmacist An Xin was blown to another world. This was not a zombie killing story but a daily story. There was also a lot of character information. " Perfect World: Sign In to the Crimsonbright Diagram of the Nine Heavens at the Beginning of the Game " was a novel about the infinite heavens of the Goddess Nun's dance. Wang Miao wanted to leave a mark in the Perfect World, and the system's tools and techniques made people feel as if they had entered the wrong set. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-03-01 10:03
The photography of drinks
The photography ideas for the drink mainly included the following aspects: 1. ** Clear shooting theme **: Before shooting, you must determine the type of drink, drinking method, composition, and other information. You must be clear about the emotions you want to create. This will help you choose the appropriate props and lighting. For example, when shooting autumn drinks, soft lighting and props could be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. 2. ** Choose Lighting Equipment **: Lighting is very important for shooting drinks. Artificial light was more suitable to help control the glare and reflection of the glass surface. When shooting transparent drinks, if the light source is behind the main body, it can be backlit. The light passing through the liquid can highlight the color and composition of the drink. At the same time, a large diffusing or reflecting device can be used to produce soft reflection. 3. Choose the right ingredients: If there are vegetables, fruits, and berries in the drink, make sure it is fresh, beautiful, and free of stains or damage. Vegetables could be frozen before filming to make them more photogenic and keep them fresh for a longer time. In order to avoid the influence of bubbles, you can use distilled water instead of ordinary water to make drinks. 4. ** Consider using ice cubes **: If there are ice cubes in the drink, it is recommended to use artificial ice cubes, which will not melt or condense, and have beautiful highlights and gaps. If you use natural ice, you can choose transparent and slow-melting ice cubes such as strip ice or sculpture ice, and use a waterproof background. 5. ** Clean up the traces of the cup **: Dust and fur may appear on the cup when constructing the lens. Keep the tableware clean, polish the glass, and wear gloves to avoid fingerprints to reduce post-processing time. 6. ** Order of adding props **: First add the ice cubes and ingredients in the drink, such as berries, lime slices, etc., then add two-thirds of the liquid and decorations, such as mint leaves, small tubes, etc., and finally add the remaining liquid carefully. It is recommended to add it on the table after the shooting to avoid dirtying the cup. 7. ** Choose shooting angle and background arrangement **: Choose shooting angle according to the characteristics of drinks and props. If you want to show ingredients and products, you can choose overlooking angle, but the depth of field may be sacrificed. You can choose a similar color or a contrasting color as the base color. 8. ** Combined with seasonal elements (if applicable)**: If you want to highlight the sense of season, you can shoot around season-related keywords. For example, when shooting summer drinks, you can shoot around elements such as sunlight, tree shadows, and cold drinks. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-04 19:21
The true face of the Thirteen of Clubs
The 13 of Clubs was the female lead in the national comic " Assassin 567 " and its derivative works. Her true appearance was a delicate young girl with black hair tied into two buns on both sides of her head. She wore black clothes with red decorations on the edges and cuffs. There was a plum flower on her clothes, and a black belt was tied around her waist. A knife hung on the belt. Waiting too long for the TV series? Then click on the link below to read the original novel and understand the relevant plot in advance!
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2024-10-19 02:25
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