why does the duke wear a mask in the duke s mask bride story

He is the emperor of the dark night—cruel and indifferent, rejecting the warmth of women's affection. He ensnared her, viewing her as the antidote to the love poison that coursed through him, instantly addicted, and henceforth, forever beyond redemption. "The women who have glimpsed my body have only one destiny," he declared, donning a refined silver-black mask, his smile sly. "Yet, I find your scent intriguing. You may choose the manner of your demise." Their first encounter saw him pinning her to the carpet. Though commonplace advances typically involved various kisses, he surprised her by biting her neck. The perplexing question lingered: Why was he, not a vampire, drinking her blood?! Upon their second meeting, she fell prey to his bodyguard's abduction, brought before him. As she teetered on the brink of total consumption, a mysterious factor within her body was triggered...

There was breaking news in Beijing. “Master Qiao’s wife for twelve years ran away! Without taking her son with her!” Rumors spread like wildfire. Some said that Master Qiao was two-faced with a cold attitude which led to an unhappy marriage. Others said his wife got together with another man. And a few said, their son was too ugly. One day, the little boy found Ye Jiaqi and cried,” Qiqi, daddy says I was bought from a pet shop.” “How can you buy such a gorgeous son from the pet shop,” Ye Jiaqi replied, “You were obviously won… From a lottery.” … Twenty years ago, he had spoiled her to the heavens. Twenty years later, he spoiled both of them to the heavens and back. And from then on, Master Qiao had only one person in his heart.

Alternative Title: "Reincarnated as the Hero's Daughter: Why Is My MP Not Running Out? After living a life filled with hardships and suffering which ended in her ultimate sacrifice to protect her family and defeat the foes that she hated the most, our protagonist suddenly finds herself being brought to a white space where a God of Reincarnation quickly realizes he committed a mistake. "Wait, you're not from Earth?! Oh, my bad!" After being mistaken for a "good soul" due to her high positive karma count, she is reincarnated by error and given a glitched system as her only gift to explore this new world. Now, she finds herself being reincarnated as a half-elf girl named Sylph with two loving and doting parents. However, as she grows up, she begins to find weird things... "Why is my father just slaying a dragon leisurely?" "Eh? My mother can heal any wound or disease?!" "Wait! Why is my MP never running out? What's going on in here?!" Join Sylph as she explores a new world of endless possibilities, fights against the ghosts of the past that torment her parents’ lives, discovers herself and makes good friends along the way. Who knows? Perhaps this time she’ll even save the world! MP = Mana Points Over 100000 Words available for FREE! Daily Chapters

Xia Ling wanted to run, but no matter where she went, she could always see the devil king with a gentle and malicious look in his eyes. "Xia Xia, where are you running to? " [1v1, sweeter than ever ] "..." Text: Yan Luo Bai, "fast wear, flirt: Plan to save the fallen boss"

VOLUME 1 : COMPLETED Novel Official Trailer Link below: 1. Instagram Link: https://bit.ly/3fvoXQS 2. Youtube Link: https://bit.ly/3v81ATG WARNING: A roller coaster love-hate journey and a tear-jerking story equipped with mysteries. Dylan Sterling, the youngest and the most ruthless chief executive of Sterling Group, has special powers that superseded the Group. Money, fame, and intelligence were clear evidence of his status in the society he belongs to. His exceptional talent had a hidden purpose, and the DARK WORLD he ruled was cruel. He showed no mercy to everyone who blocked his path and devoured those who attempted to stand against him. Savannah Schultz- 21 years old, an orphan turned to be a model, was engaged to wed Devin only to gain support for the family business that her father built for many years. Later she went south after her father died. And her uncle Dalton Schultz adopted her to get everything she had, including Devin's aid. Devin had sold her off like a slave to his uncle Dylan - to scheme the notorious man for additional capital to inject into his business venture. Dylan had eaten her up like a box of chocolates and treated her like a bargaining chip. She felt herself knocked off balance and falling into a deep abyss. Anger, sadness, embarrassment –swelled within her and threatened to ruin her life. To save himself from humiliation, he perfectly planned to take her as his nominal wife and promised to help her break up the engagement and aid her family business. Helpless and humiliated, she accepted his bargain. She started to become strong in front of those bullies, yet she was weak when it comes to him. They lived together but treated each other as strangers. He had no plans of falling for her as someone had occupied his heart a few years ago. Then the situation shifted when he discovered who she really was! But the dark world he ruled threatened to destroy them. Mystery, deception, and revenge-fueled them both to rise together. Cover created by Weilan Wanna know more about the story follow me at Instagram: annashannellin

She sneaked into his house, intending only to use his finger to make a fingerprint. Little did she expect that her plan to steal a chicken would end up losing a handful of rice. During a certain party, when someone asked what was good about Mo Nanjue, Tong Ran, thoroughly enjoying her meal, overlooked the figure behind her and blurted out, "He's filthy rich!" As soon as she got home and was about to open the door, someone blocked her at the entrance. "I heard you like that I'm filthy... rich?" Tong Ran's face turned red. "Mo Nanjue, you have no shame!" [Published under the title "Never Forget Your Original Aspiration, Grant You Morning and Evening," it's available in print; feel free to buy and add to your collection~] [The main story is complete, and side stories are still updating, so dive in with confidence~]

Due to a conspiracy, she was brought back from the countryside to marry him as a substitute bride to bring good luck. Ugly and untalented in medicine? Let's see how she magically heals and showcases absolute beauty! The socialites of Bayside, whose faces were swollen from slaps, complained to Mr. Crawford... Wait a minute, her frail husband turned out to be a business tycoon capable of dominating everything. She rushed over to hug his leg, "Husband, weren't you on the verge of being incapable?" He wore an expression as if he was going to devour her, "It seems I must physically show you whether I am capable or not!"

Li Beichen, Ye Qingge’s fiancé’s Little Uncle, the helmsman of the Li family, greatly indulges her. “Little Uncle, having dignity is a good thing. Won’t you please retain some of it?” she said. “Are you addicted to calling me ‘Little Uncle’? My son already addresses you as ‘mom’. Shouldn’t you…call me ‘hubby’ instead?” he asked. Some have asked Li Beichen — why is he so nice to Ye Qingge? His answer? “She gave birth to my kid at eighteen, gained thirty-three catty in weight, and endured 27 hours of labor. I wouldn’t dare treat a woman like that poorly. I could never do so.” Some have asked Ye Qingge — what’s so great about Li Beichen? Her answer? “He treats me right!”

BAND 1 : ABGESCHLOSSEN Roman Offizieller Trailer Link unten: 1. Instagram Link: https://bit.ly/3fvoXQS 2. Youtube Link: https://bit.ly/3v81ATG WARNUNG: Eine Achterbahnfahrt der Hassliebe und eine zu Tränen rührende Geschichte mit vielen Geheimnissen. Dylan Sterling, der jüngste und rücksichtsloseste Chef der Sterling Group, verfügt über besondere Kräfte, die den Konzern überragen. Geld, Ruhm und Intelligenz waren ein klarer Beweis für seinen Status in der Gesellschaft, der er angehört. Sein außergewöhnliches Talent diente einem verborgenen Zweck, und die von ihm beherrschte DUNKLE WELT war grausam. Er zeigte keine Gnade mit allen, die sich ihm in den Weg stellten, und verschlang alle, die versuchten, sich ihm entgegenzustellen. Savannah Schultz - 21 Jahre alt, ein Waisenkind, das zum Model wurde. Sie war mit Devin verlobt, nur um Unterstützung für das Familienunternehmen zu bekommen, das ihr Vater viele Jahre lang aufgebaut hatte. Später, nach dem Tod ihres Vaters, ging sie in den Süden. Und ihr Onkel Dalton Schultz adoptierte sie, um alles zu bekommen, was sie hatte, einschließlich Devins Hilfe. Devin hatte sie wie eine Sklavin an seinen Onkel Dylan verkauft - um den berüchtigten Mann um zusätzliches Kapital für sein Geschäft zu bringen. Dylan hatte sie verschlungen wie eine Schachtel Pralinen und sie wie ein Druckmittel behandelt. Sie spürte, wie sie aus dem Gleichgewicht geriet und in einen tiefen Abgrund stürzte. Wut, Traurigkeit, Scham - schwappten in ihr hoch und drohten, ihr Leben zu ruinieren. Um sich selbst vor der Demütigung zu bewahren, plante er, sie zu seiner Ehefrau zu machen, und versprach, ihr bei der Auflösung der Verlobung zu helfen und ihr Familienunternehmen zu unterstützen. Hilflos und gedemütigt nahm sie sein Angebot an. Sie begann, vor diesen Tyrannen stark zu werden, aber sie war schwach, wenn es um ihn ging. Sie lebten zusammen, behandelten sich aber wie Fremde. Er hatte nicht vor, sich in sie zu verlieben, denn vor ein paar Jahren hatte jemand sein Herz besetzt. Doch die Situation änderte sich, als er herausfand, wer sie wirklich war! Aber die dunkle Welt, die er beherrschte, drohte sie zu zerstören. Mysterium, Täuschung und Rache trieben sie beide an, gemeinsam aufzusteigen. Cover erstellt von Weilan Wenn Sie mehr über die Geschichte wissen wollen, folgen Sie mir auf Instagram: annashannellin

Jianghu was in turmoil, an era of great strife. The leader of Great Qin wielded the Mo Blade, leaving the world battered and bruised. The ageless figures of Jianghu crouched upon the mountains, and with a single turn, they cast the entire world below them. Strong men measured the earth with their feet, and heroes of Jianghu could cleave the heavens with one sword, yet in the blink of an eye, they were drunk in the embrace of beauties. The Taoist carried his sword, the Scholar drunk on wine. Wearing tattered clothes, a beggar grasped a rotten branch and dared to storm the ancestral hall of the Taoist Sect. On the willow-lined causeway, in the long pavilion, a man who had sat withered for thirty years turned and stepped out, holding a peach blossom, with a flick of his wrist, he shattered ten miles of red candles. The era of Great Qin was renamed the Great Yuan Era. The youth with the Wooden Sword left his mountain village behind. (Solo female lead)