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The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

The all-powerful boss is stripped of his identity again! One is handsome while the other is proud; the two-faced refined rascal versus a cynical girl with hidden identities. Everyone secretly jokei that Master Mo’s wife is an ignorant and incompetent little tyrant. Bad at her studies? Lu Mian emergei as the top student for science at her college entrance examination. No talent? Lu Mian shows everyone how competent she is at multitasking by playing the piano with one hand, and painting with the other during a live performance. A prodigal? She makes a small fortune in just two days with her limited knowledge. Boxing, Go chess, appraising treasures, car racing… Bring it on! She can do them all. The soft-spoken Xiao Qimo adjusts his glasses with pride. “Who else has something to say?” One of his subordinates raises his hand cautiously. “Master Mo, your wife seems to be the one who single-handedly destroyed the illegal laboratory.” Xiao Qimo looks at his wife who is quietly practicing calligraphy. “That’s impossible!” It isn’t until… During the general meeting for the International Elite Organization, both Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian wear a mask. They take the stage and succeed as the organization’s Chief and Deputy Chief, respectively. The Deputy Chief beside me looks like my wife. This is Xiao Qimo’s thought. The Chief looks like someone I know. Lu Mian is thinking the same thing, too. Soon, the newly appointed Chief is seen blocking his deputy at the ladies’ room. What happens when two strong and uncorrupted individuals fall for each other?
Urban
1290 Chs
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
594 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
Hiding Behind My Mask

Hiding Behind My Mask

A famous star. That was Sabrina Sanders. One of the most sought out female actresses in the film industry. She had everything a woman would want, with her beauty, elegance, fame, money, and success. Her life to her fans and the outside world would seem almost perfect. Well, there was one thing she felt was missing, someone to love her. Although she had a long line of suitors, she found it hard to commit with any of them, who just wanted to tag along with her success, used her for their agendas. Finally, she did fall for one, but it only ended up badly. Mayor Bradley De Luca was everything she wanted in a man. Besides, he truly loved her, but he had one flaw. Despite that, she dived into the relationship with her eyes open, only to end up regretting it and losing in the end. Now, she was hiding from the scandal that she had created. Afraid that this would be the end of her career and ruined her life. Seeking out some solitude and peace, she flew to a secluded place, away from the prying eyes of her fans and the press. Here, she met the man who would change her life. Rafael Walker, a very attractive, serious, and enigmatic man, swept her off her feet. He was different from the other men she knew, even from Brad. She knew she was falling hard for him, and he was too. However, there was a hitch in their relationship. It was full of secrets. Would love be enough to make it work between Rafael and her? What about De Luca? Was it truly over between them? In the end, what was she hiding behind her mask? *** WPC #157 SILVER TIER WINNER – Female Lead – Let Me Entertain You! *** It was a great experience to join a contest and to obtain a small recognition for my hard work. I hope that I could keep up with the expectation of my readers. Let me know your thoughts, so it might inspire me to create more stories. I would also like to appeal for your support by voting, commenting, gifts, giving reviews and among other things. Every notification of support from my readers makes my heart beat faster and put a wide smile on my lips. It adds to the pleasure of writing and creating a masterpiece with my imagination. See you in my world. Cover photo belongs to the rightful owner.
Urban
234 Chs
Behind your Mask is a Beautiful Smile

Behind your Mask is a Beautiful Smile

The warmth of the sunlight that was shining through the window landed on the girl's flawless face. Her eyelashes fluttered rapidly as her hands clenched onto her blanket tightly. She chanted, "No! No! Don't.. please.. I beg you stop! Ahh!!" She gasped for breath as she wiped the layer of cold sweat off her forehead. She looked at her phone and laid in bed after realizing that she was in her apartment. 'I'm safe.. it's alright.. safe..' After calming down, she took a quick shower and looked into the mirror. "Yang Ya Nuo! you got this! New day, new beginning!" She got dressed in a male school uniform and applied her makeup and wig. Within the next 15 minutes, her beautiful jade like face transformed into a handsome young man's face. "Aha! That should do it! Handsome like always. Breakfast time~" Since young, Ya Nuo learned how to change her voice to sound like a male's voice in case she needed it one day. Unlike girls at her age who liked to hang out with friends and go shopping, she only loves one thing, food! She works three part time jobs and is attending a famous school on a scholarship that covers full tuition. She cheerfully walked to the kitchen to see what's there to make for breakfast. When she opened the fridge, she saw nothing, but a piece of sausage inside. Sigh.. "I paid for rent and ran out of money to restock for grocery." Ding Dong "Who is it?" she said in a grumpy tone. "Yo!" Xu Huan Hei greeted her with a hand wave. "Is it time already? There's still half an hour before the usual time you come to get me for school." "Nope! But I do have something I want to discuss with you." he smiled dazzlingly. He was the school's second most popular guy that every female wished to date. The number one ranked male student was Ya Nuo. These two met each other at a young age, but due to some reason Huan Hei never found out about her female gender. "I'm hungry. Let's talk food first." "Here~ i already prepared a bag of groceries and two bacon, egg, and sausage for you" he winked. Ya Nuo smirked, "Oh? Seems like it's something important hmm? Alright, let me enjoy my breakfast as we discuss your 'favor.'" In the middle of enjoying her bacon, egg, and sausage, she suddenly spit out the mouthful of food onto Huan Hei. "will you be my girlfriend?" he asked confidently. "Are you crazy?? I'm a guy! 100% male!" "But you are so pretty, even girls say you have feminine features. I'm sure with a little makeup you'll look very cute!" "... what's your reason?" "A girl keeps pestering me and chasing after me to get into a relationship with her. I told her for the past two years that I'm not interested in any relationships, but she refused to listen. I accidentally slipped out and said I actually have a girlfriend... so she asked to meet her.. and I didn't have anyone that is trustworthy enough for this job." "No." "Pretty please" "No!" "Come on~ I'll buy you lunch~" "I'm not that cheap." "Fine, 3 months worth of lunch and groceries!" "Deal." In the meantime, at a luxurious restaurant, a man with gray hair sipped his wine, "Did you guys find her yet?" "No.. sir" "Then why are you here? Go! Find her and bring her here! Don't come back and report bullshit to me!" "Yes!" *THERE IS NO RAPE OR ANY SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS NOVEL. BUT WARNING OF 18+ CONTENT* The book cover is not mine, credits go to the original author. This novel is an original written by me, so please don’t post it anywhere else.
Urban
227 Chs
Gilded 1680
Based on the information provided, there were two possible explanations for "Gilded Gold 1680". One was a small blue and white gold-plated bowl with colorful fish patterns in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which was priced at 1680 yuan. The other was a small blue and white gold-plated bowl with colorful fish patterns in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which was 5*8 meters in size. Some kind of number or logo was 1680, but the exact meaning could not be determined. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-09-19 07:31
The gilded top is still the gilded top
If this was a confirmation, then yes, it was the Gilded Treasure Peak. If there are any other special meanings or questions, please further clarify them in order to answer them. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-01-16 03:39
gilded carvings
Gilded carvings were a common decorative form on many items. For example, in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, the gilded carved bed had a solemn and generous shape. On the bed, columns, hoardings, ceiling, and other components, the skirt board at the front and the vertical frames on both sides were engraved with exquisite wood carvings. The gilded carving technique was used. The meaning of the wood carvings was mostly festive and auspicious, reflecting people's love and yearning for life. This item was collected in Xuzhou Folk Museum. The luxurious 24K gold-plated piano was made in 1875. The body of the piano was decorated with 24K gold-plated reliefs. The gold-plated flowers and spiral piano legs were unique and unique. There were also gold-plated carved eight auspicious ornaments made of copper. They could be used as indoor household ornaments. In addition, the gold-plated Buddha statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the old collection of pure copper and high reliefs also used the gold-plated carving technique. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-29 08:00
gilded ornament
Gold gilding was a common metal craft in ancient China. There were many types of gilded ornaments, such as silver gilded ornaments, copper gilded ornaments, and so on. For example, the gold and silver hairpin of Tang Dynasty was gilded with gold. The head of the hairpin had two butterfly wings, and the top was hollowed out into a flying butterfly, a fish tail, an animal head, or a chrysanthemum-shaped pattern. Two thick silver wires were connected to the bottom of the hairpin head. After the button was wound into two symmetrical rings, it was tightened with a silver sleeve. After the two silver wires passed through the silver sleeve, they stretched down side by side to form the tail of the hairpin. There was also a gold-plated diamond brooch with a diameter of 3.1 cm. In ancient times, there were also gilded coins. Some people used gilded coins with good characters as decorations, such as the gilded small coins of Qianyuan Heavy Treasure, which could be used as hats and buttons or high-end table cushions. In addition, there was also the relevant commercial data of the 2000 gold gilded accessories, such as the number of transactions and the rate of repurchases at different prices. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-30 03:04
Gilded architecture
A gilded building was a type of building that was decorated or constructed with gilded techniques. For example, the Golden Hall of Wudang Mountain was a palace-style building made of copper cast in the Ming Dynasty. It was also the highest level of copper cast gilded architecture in China. It is located in the middle of the stone platform on the top of Tianzhu Peak, Wudang Mountain, Shiyan City, Hubei Province. It is 1612 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 160 square meters. It was built in the 14th year of Ming Yongle (1416) by Zhu Di, the emperor of Ming Dynasty. The golden hall faced east, with three rooms, 5.8 meters wide, 4.2 meters deep, and 5.54 meters high. It was a large wooden structure with double eaves and a hall-style roof. There are 12 columns around the hall, on which various components are stacked and supported by the upper and lower eaves through the bucket arch. The two ends of the ridge are cast with dragons facing each other. The four walls and columns are installed with latticed doors. The top of the hall has a flat chess ceiling and a shallow carving of flowing clouds. The ground is paved with purple stone patterns. Outside the hall, there is a gilded plate with the word "Golden Hall" on it, and there are cast copper guardrails around. All its components were cast separately. After installation, they were gilded. The structure was rigorous and tightly connected without any traces of casting. The statues were worshipped in the hall and there were related furnishings. There was also a gilded copper pagoda from the Tang Dynasty, unearthed in 1987 in the underground palace of the temple in Baoji, Shaanxi Province. The Ashoka Tower was originally placed in the front room of the underground palace. It was 53.5 centimeters high and 28 centimeters long and wide at the base. It was composed of the base, the tower body, and the tower. It was molded and exquisite. It was a single-story pavilion with four corners. The base of the tower is a Sumeru seat, with three layers of gradually shrinking guardrails outside. The tower body is open on all sides and has a door, bucket arch, vertical lattice window and other settings. The top is a single-eave four-corner pointed shape, cast with tiles, the eaves angle is slightly curved, and then there is an Indian-style towering pagoda. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-30 09:38
Gilded September
"Gilded September" was a poetic and aesthetic expression. From the reference materials, it could be used to describe various situations, such as the time mark of corporate events, the release of fashion blockbusters by celebrities in September, etc. However, there was no exact, single definition related to it. In terms of business, September might be an important time for planning and discussion of the key elements of business development (such as the resources and policies in the Tao, Shi, and other ten key elements). In terms of entertainment, many celebrities such as Zhao Liying, Deng Wei, Yang Zi, Yang Mi, etc. had released fashion blockbusters related to "Gilded Gold" in September, making "Gilded Gold September" a representation of celebrity style and fashion charm. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-30 14:02
gilded statue
Gilded statues were an exquisite art form, mainly reflected in the field of statues such as Buddha statues. In terms of historical period, it involved many dynasties. For example, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, there was a gilded bronze Guanyin statue, which was 53 centimeters high. It was unearthed in the underground palace of the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda in the Miyin Pagoda Temple in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province in 1958 and is now stored in the National Museum. There were also many exquisite gilded statues in the Ming Dynasty. For example, the gilded Buddha statue of the Ming Dynasty had unique modeling characteristics, such as regular spiral hair and high bun. The pedestal was engraved with the words "Ming Xuande Nianshi", which had the artistic style of the palace statues of the Ming Xuande Dynasty. The bronze gilded Guanyin statue of Ming Yongle was 146 centimeters high. It was now collected in the Qinghai Province Museum. It was given to Qutan Temple in Qinghai by Zhu Di. This Guanyin statue showed a mature level of craftsmanship. Its aesthetic value reflected the cultural identity of Tibetan Buddhism and Han Buddhism. There was also the bronze gilded Buddha statue of the 18th century. It was cast in fine copper and gilded heavily. There were also gilded statues in the Qing Dynasty. For example, there was a 15-centimeter high gilded bronze Buddha statue of the Qing Dynasty. The Buddha was sitting on a lotus seat. The proportion was harmonious and the shape was beautiful. The carving method was simple and rusty. It was now in the collection of Renhuai City Museum. In terms of modeling characteristics, different gilded statues had their own characteristics. Take the statue of Guanyin as an example. The gilded bronze statue of Guanyin (Shuiyue Guanyin) in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period had a unique sitting posture, while the statue of Guanyin in Yongle of the Ming Dynasty was slightly twisted, with both hands holding the long stem of the lotus flower, the left hand performing the Dharma Seal, and the right hand performing the Wish Seal. The sitting posture of the statue of Guanyin gave the viewer a sense of freedom. It was a game sitting, with the left hand supporting the ground and the right hand naturally resting on the right knee. Other Buddha statues, such as the statue of Sakyamuni, had different gestures such as the Zen Seal and the Exorcism Seal. From the collection and exhibition situation, most of the gilded statues were collected and exhibited by the museum. For example, the gilded bronze Guanyin statue was collected and exhibited by the National Museum, and it was also copied back to the local museum for exhibition. For example, in 2017, its replica was exhibited in the underground palace restoration scene displayed in Jinhua City Museum for a long time. In the cultural sense, these gilded statues reflected the religious and cultural implications of the time, reflecting the religious beliefs, artistic aesthetics, and cultural values of different periods. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-30 21:48
Gilded tassels
Gilded tassels were used in fashion, decoration, and other fields. In terms of fashion, for example, there would be gilded tassels on the dress. For example, the McQueen's 1999 autumn and winter high-end antique exhibition dress worn by Kendall at the Met gala had gilded tassels. This design added charm and unique visual effects to the clothing, making the wearer more attractive. In the field of decoration, there were gilded tassel Japanese ornaments that could be used for decoration in front of Buddha statues. They had unique characteristics in style and material. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-07-01 03:55
Gilded Black
In the reference materials, Jinghong refrigerator BCD -630WPDGB was gilded black (bar counter). This product of Jinghong refrigerator had a variety of parameters, such as the door structure was a pair of doors, the cooling method was air-cooled, etc. At the same time, in the aspect of cars, AITO-M9 was launched, which provided the color choice of gilded black paint. However, based on the simple description of "630 gold plated black", it was not clear what it meant. It would be easier to answer if he could provide more background or clarify the field. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-07-01 18:51
gilded decoration
Gold gilding was a traditional metal decoration technique that had been popular since the pre-Qin period. I. Principle of Craftsmanship 1. ** Material Mix ** - The gold and mercury were combined into gold amalgam, which was the key material for the gilding process. 2. ** Painting Operation ** - To apply the gold amalgam on the surface of the bronze ware, this step required precise operation to ensure the pattern or the overall decorative effect. 3. ** Heat and fix ** - The mercury was evaporated by heating, so that the gold was firmly attached to the surface of the bronze and would not fall off. II. Historical Development 1. ** Origin ** - China's gilding technology began during the Warring States Period. Some experts and scholars believed that it might have started at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period or the early Warring States Period. It can be confirmed from the unearthed cultural relics, such as the "Chu Da Guan Zao Zhong" unearthed from the tomb of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan in Mancheng, Hebei Province. Its gilding technology is quite mature. The artifacts unearthed from the Chu tomb at Changtai Pass in Xinyang are also in the early Warring States style and have gilded copper hooks. 2. ** Titles of different periods ** - It was quite popular after the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Han Dynasty. At that time, it was called golden coating, gilding, etc. In the Song Dynasty, it was called gilding. In the Han Dynasty, one could see names related to gilding such as " golden coating " in relevant literature records. In the Tang Dynasty, it was called gilding. 3. ** Historical application examples ** - In the Western Xia Dynasty, there was a large bronze bull with gilded decorations on its surface. This bronze bull was made by casting with an external mold and an internal mold. With the addition of molding, casting, polishing, and other processes, it was still shining with golden light after thousands of years. There were also gilded gold and silver ox head ornaments made of bronze, with gold gilded on the surface and gold and silver ornaments to show the details. Modern applications and characteristics 1. ** The application of modern materials ** - In modern decorative materials, there was a gilded plate, which was based on natural stone powder. When natural stone powder met the gilded process, a gilded plate with a unique decorative effect was born. It was made of different materials such as gilded copper, gilded aluminum, gilded stainless steel, and so on. 2. ** Specialties ** - The gilded plate had many characteristics. From a decorative point of view, it could make real rust, bronze rust, and various copper, iron, gold, silver materials and ever-changing color effects. It was excellent in decorative aspects and could increase the artistic atmosphere and luxury of the indoor space to meet the individual needs of different customers. In terms of material properties, it had a metallic texture, hundreds of colors and colors could be customized, and it had the advantages of A1 grade fire resistance, waterproof and dampproof, light weight and high strength, green environmental protection, convenient construction, and so on. The gold-plated copper plate was golden and elegant, often used for decorative art and architectural decoration; the gold-plated aluminum plate was light and easy to process, suitable for making display boards and signs; the gold-plated stainless steel plate was corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, often used in outdoor environments. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-07-01 21:02
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