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Ruthless Demand

Ruthless Demand

I don't care how many zeros are on your paycheck, Miss Vance. In this building, I am God. And you are nothing but a trespasser." Christian Hawke is a tyrant in a bespoke suit. As the ruthless, hyper-dominant CEO of Hawke Shipping, he rules his billion-dollar empire with an iron fist. He is a man used to absolute, unquestioned control. So when his panicked board of directors bypasses him to hire me—the industry’s most lethal corporate fixer—Christian declares open war. He wants to break me. He tries to drown me in impossible workloads, freeze me out of boardrooms, and intimidate me with his towering, suffocating presence. But I didn't survive a cutthroat, male-dominated industry by backing down from arrogant billionaires. I am Elena Vance, and I don't flinch. Every clash between us is sharp, vicious, and electric. But anger is a dangerous fuel. During a tense, late-night storm locked in his top-floor office, the thin line between burning hatred and blinding frustration snaps. A screaming match turns into a frantic, breathless collision behind closed doors. It was supposed to be a mistake. A one-time release to get each other out of our systems. Instead, it opens a dark, addictive gateway. By day, we are corporate enemies plotting each other’s ruin in the boardroom. By night, we are tearing each other's clothes off in the shadows of his penthouse, crossing lines that can never be uncrossed. Christian thinks he can make ruthless demands in the bedroom just like the boardroom—but I am no one's captive. As corporate secrets unravel and outside enemies threaten to destroy the empire, the ice begins to melt, exposing a fierce, possessive intimacy neither of us saw coming. In a war where hearts are the ultimate casualty, who will be the one to finally bend the knee?
Urban
150 Chs
Awkward Adventure of Self-Conscious Teen Saviour

Awkward Adventure of Self-Conscious Teen Saviour

Cheng Jiayi, 28, single and unfortunate still a virgin, remember last before falling asleep he happily cuddling his squishy garfield cat. Miraculously overnight, he transmigrate into a body of 16 years old orphan teenager with the same name and appearance as him. Other transmigrate into grandeur setting with golden finger and not to mention different sort of other perks. They even have a system! But he waking up on hospital bed with head injury. Not to mention that relatives of him that definitely has shady intentions. Oh well, at least he meet a 'study tyrant' that look alike to that one actor he loves watching despite his stiff acting. It is not that Cheng Jiayi can revert to his old self despite how he want to. Well anyway he still can cuddle the bossy cat in his hostel room and enjoy the life of teenager, minus going to school all over again, not that education is not important, mind you. The 'study tyrant' with appearance like his favourite stiff actor could not stop emphasize this to him. But why this 'study tyrant' seems chanting mantra and churning out charms and amulet like he practicing to be a devil vanquisher monk in mainland drama. Yang Guang surely can be good looking monk. But still what with this amulet that he given to him as protections while tutoring him math problems. Seriously, Yang Guang might watch too much fantasy c-drama. Unexpected of 'study tyrant' of his calibre. Yet little that Cheng Jiayi know, transmigrating to this teenager body is only the beginning of a saga of an epic proportion(its only walk at school corridor at night nothing epic about it - Yang Guang) that filled with suspense (awkward), tensions (bumbling) and excitement ( Cheng Jiayi you are not excited, you basically screaming and crying hideously, I have video proof of that). Shut up fake monk !! Cheng Jiayi was so not screaming and crying hideously. At the very least he definitely look good even when screaming and crying. Well he seen a man with his eyes pop out and tongue longer than any curtain lounging on his bed while singing the current top kpop songs. Look even ghost is keeping up with current trend.
LGBT+
39 Chs
An awkward marriage

An awkward marriage

Finally it was time to give her the ring, and Sue didnt hide her disappointment when she saw it. "Told you," Justin whispered. Jake simply smiled and slipped it on her finger. "I now pronounce you man and wife," the preacher said. "You may kiss the bride." He lifted the veil and was struck that she would wear so little make up and still look stunning. She really does have simple but elegant taste. She"s going to throw a fit when she sees her new wardrobe. He already knew he would be assigning Mrs. Parker and her team of seamstresses with a new wardrobe. This time he would have to let Sue talk to her about what she wanted. He didn"t know whether to be relieved or annoyed. As he bent to kiss her on the lips, she gave a slight turn of her head so he kissed the side of her mouth instead. "Well honey, aren"t you full of surprises today," he teased. Having managed to catch her off guard, he wrapped her in his arms and gave her a long kiss on the mouth. She was too stunned to react in time to stop him. Several men chuckled and the single women sighed as if imagining he was kissing them. When Jake let go of her, he shot her a triumphant look. She looked flustered and then furious. They turned to the people as the preacher announced, "I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mitchell." She was reluctant to walk down the aisle with him so he gently led her by the arm. "We don"t want to disappoint the people. Remember, it"s only for six months." She sighed and started walking with him.
Urban
32 Chs
on-demand
VOD was a media distribution system developed overseas in the 1990s. The users could choose and watch videos from the video library according to their own schedule and choices. This kind of service had applications in entertainment, education, business, and other fields. Compared with traditional television broadcasting, it had higher viewing flexibility. It was the product of the integration of television technology, computer technology, network communication technology, multi-media technology, digital compression technology, and other disciplines and fields. In actual applications, different VOD services had their own characteristics and optimization directions. For example, there was a highly standardized process for the implementation of ByteDance algorithm in the video-on-demand system to ensure that the algorithm change did not affect the user experience. Qiniu Cloud's VOD real-time decoding function realized the fast and cost-effective effect of switching and broadcasting at the same time, breaking through the problems of complex business processes, long user waiting time, high storage cost, etc. in the traditional decoding mode. Translated as: Palace of Pleasure, the novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-04-17 13:10
on-demand cinema
On-demand cinemas referred to places outside cinemas and video recording halls where the operators played designated films in a concentrated manner, providing a service similar to cinema ticketing, and paying per view. The audience could choose their own movies to play through the cloud platform built by the operator. The predecessor of the video-on-demand theater was the traditional video hall. With the improvement of people's living standards, the traditional video hall could no longer meet the audience's needs. In order to adapt to the changes in the market, some operators began to introduce digital playback equipment and provide more choices of movies, gradually evolving into the current on-demand theater. Compared to traditional cinemas, on-demand cinemas had the following advantages: 1. Time flexibility: The audience can choose the viewing time according to their own schedule, and it is not limited by the number of times. 2. More choices of movies: The theater can provide more types of movies to meet the needs of different audiences. 3. Relatively low price: Due to the lower cost, the ticket price of the on-demand theater is usually cheaper than that of the traditional cinema. However, there were also some problems with VOD cinemas, such as copyright issues and hygiene issues. In order to regulate the market order, the relevant departments of the state had issued a series of policies to strengthen the supervision of theater demand.
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2024-10-21 08:45
on-demand cinema
On-demand cinemas were an emerging movie-watching industry, providing cultural and entertainment venues for the audience to screen their own films. Compared with traditional cinemas and online streaming media platforms, on-demand cinemas had the advantages of independent space, on-demand viewing, and user selection of content. The development of on-demand cinemas had ushered in a standardized development in recent years. The National Film Administration had issued relevant regulations and carried out pilot projects in Beijing, Shanghai, Hunan, Hubei, and other places. The development of on-demand cinemas also faced some challenges, such as irregular management. At present, some cinema brands had begun to provide on-demand services to enrich the cinema's screening content and attract audiences.
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2024-10-23 06:54
Are short stories in demand?
Yes, they are. Short stories can be quite popular, especially among those with limited time for reading or who enjoy quick, engaging narratives.
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2024-10-08 17:08
What is an on-demand service?
VOD services had different manifestations in different fields. In terms of movie viewing, the online age's "on-demand" movie viewing service for families was a subversion of the traditional cinema's collective viewing mode. Under this model, video servers, on-demand servers, high-definition movie bars, private cinemas, mini movie bars, and other entertainment venues were derived. In addition, China Mobile's Mobaihe business also provided on-demand services. Users could use the set-top box terminal connected to the home's wireless network to broadcast high-definition movies, TV dramas, variety shows, and other selected programs on TV. In terms of video websites, there was a pre-order service, which was a value-added service that unlocked the content of the series in advance by paying on top of the membership. If the projector in the hotel room had a built-in APP, it might also provide a movie-on-demand service, but this required the relevant authorization, otherwise it would involve the issue of copyright. Translated as: Palace of Pleasure, the novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-02-03 01:47
smartphone market demand
The demand for the smartphone market was multi-dimensional. In terms of price range, demand for economical cell phones (one or two thousand yuan) rebounded, and the high-end cell phone market (four or five thousand yuan) was also recovering. It was estimated that the high-end cell phone market would grow by 17% in 2024. In terms of market share, consumers 'demand for mainstream brands was concentrated. For example, the world's top ten brands occupied nearly 90% of the market share, among which Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi were at the forefront of global shipment volume. However, the competition among brands was fierce, and the gap in market share was gradually narrowing. It was similar in the domestic market. For example, during the W43 period, Apple became the first in the domestic market with 1.155 million units sold, Huawei won the first place in domestic sales with a total sales of 1.052 million units, Xiaomi and Glory ranked second and third with 811,000 units and 769,000 units respectively. All brands were trying to increase their market share. From the perspective of consumers 'expectations for products, on the one hand, consumers are more sensitive to price, and more than 22% of the interviewees said they would not pay a higher price for a phone without significant innovation. On the other hand, some consumers are still willing to pay a higher price for high-quality products. This shows that the market is not completely rejecting high-end phones, but has higher expectations for the performance and brand value of mobile phones. The consumers paid more attention to the cost-performance ratio and the comprehensive experience of the products, such as the hardware configuration, software system, video capabilities, battery life, etc. This also prompted mobile phone manufacturers to continuously increase the added value of their products to meet the increasingly diverse needs of consumers. "A Short History of the Future: Legends of the Intelligent Era" was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-01-27 10:05
What makes an awkward comic guy awkward?
It could be his odd behavior, like saying the wrong things at the wrong time or having strange mannerisms.
3 answers
2025-04-04 12:04
The Awkward Confession
I recommend a few super interesting novels. " Dashun Xiaoli " was a fictional historical novel written by a thief captain. Cen Guozhang had transmigrated to the inexplicable Dashun Dynasty. If he could not be a plagiarist or a businessman, he would become an official and shoulder the historical mission. The author's new book," The Great Song Dynasty's Ancestor," had been uploaded. 'Taoist Master Stop Pretending' was a Xianxia novel written by Ba Jin Yi Er. Lu Bei had won a full skill gift bag. He was different from cultivators. When others set up a formation, he would bury the lightning. When others sensed it, he would watch the surveillance. When others used two fingers to cut off the mountain, he would open the way with missiles. He also hid his abnormal power. The big shots were all very respectful to him. " Secret Information of Korean Entertainment " was an urban novel written by Wuxiong. It used kakaotalk information to construct a love song in a foreign country. The writing style was strange, and the book list was not bad. Although it was a little dirty in the later stages, it was very novel and had many unique features. " Picking Up an Ancient Battleship at the Beginning " was a science fiction novel written by an Elder Wand. The setting was great, and it was about the survival of humans after the Armageddon War. However, the author was a eunuch. " The Mysteries: Achievement Mistakes Begin from Substituting the Protagonist." A light novel written by a great historian. Luo Su transmigrated to replace Zhou Mingrui as Klein and embarked on the path to becoming the Lord of the Mysteries. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-21 03:16
Awkward Movie
The Lost movies included Lost on the Road, Lost in Thailand, Lost in Hong Kong, Lost Mom, and so on. Lost on the Road was released in 2010. The director was Ye Weimin, and the main actors were Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang. The film was set in the Spring Festival and told the story of the journey of the boss of a toy group and a debt collector to Changsha. With the complete story structure and the tacit cooperation between the main actors, the film received a high score of 7.7 on Douban and a final box office of 37.63 million yuan. Lost in Thailand was released in 2012. It was directed and acted by Xu Zheng. The combination of Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang was retained and Huang Bo was added. The film was about an adventure in Thailand, combining exotic Thai customs with the jokes of the trio. After it was released, it earned nearly 1.3 billion yuan at the box office and had a Douban score of 7.4. Lost in Hong Kong was released in 2015. Xu Zheng was the director and the main actor. The main actors included Zhao Wei, Bao Bei Er, and others. The film tells the story of the protagonist's plan to secretly meet his first love when he travels to Hong Kong with his family, but he was discovered. Although the film took 1.597 billion yuan at the box office, the addition of new actors did not create enough comedy effect, and the Douban score was only 5.7. Lost Mom was released in 2020. Xu Zheng directed and starred in the film. The film tells the series of stories about the protagonist Ivan and his mother, discussing social topics such as the relationship between mother and son. However, there are melodramatic scenes in the film and the plot is lengthy. Douban scored 6.1 points. " Hugging You in the Wind of the City " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-02-26 08:31
Awkward Comics
Embarrassed comics were comics created with the culture of awkwardness as the background. These comics usually had humorous, wise, smart, and funny designs. The stories were often childish, cute, and absurd, allowing readers to find joy from them when they were depressed. Click on the link below to read the comic "I got the richest man in the world at the matchmaking center"
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2026-02-18 08:31
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