In a world where beauty and ambition often collide, Emily Carter's dreams of becoming a top model are met with skepticism and scorn. Growing up in a small town, Emily always felt out of place among her peers. Her desire to grace the runways and cover magazines was met with derision from her family, friends, and the community, who deemed her aspirations unrealistic. Pressured to choose a more conventional path, she reluctantly enrolls in a corporate job, burying her dreams beneath spreadsheets and board meetings. Despite her success in the corporate world, Emily's passion for modeling never truly fades. Her corporate achievements and financial stability contrast sharply with the emptiness she feels every time she walks past a fashion magazine or sees a runway show on television. The corporate job, though secure, never quite fills the void left by her abandoned dream. One fateful day, Emily stumbles upon an opportunity that reignites her hopes. A renowned fashion designer is searching for new faces for a groundbreaking campaign that aims to redefine beauty standards. With nothing left to lose, Emily decides to take a leap of faith and auditions, driven by the chance to finally pursue her passion. Her raw, genuine presence and unique beauty captivate the designer, leading to an unexpected breakthrough. As Emily embarks on her journey into the fashion world, she faces intense challenges. The industry is fierce and unwelcoming, and she has to overcome the skepticism of top models who once doubted her. Through perseverance, hard work, and a relentless spirit, Emily slowly gains recognition. Her unconventional journey and genuine authenticity set her apart, making her an icon in a world where perfection is often superficial. Emily's rise to fame is marked by stunning runway shows, magazine covers, and accolades that surpass even the most established names in modeling. Her success challenges the industry's norms and inspires countless others who have been told that their dreams are out of reach. *Against the Spotlight* is a tale of resilience and self-belief, illustrating how a young woman’s unwavering determination to follow her passion, despite overwhelming obstacles and lack of support, can lead to unprecedented success. Emily Carter’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that it's never too late to shine in your own spotlight.
Keira Olsen got married, but she didn't know that her husband-out-of-the-blue turned out to be the richest man! She's an illegitimate daughter who can't be recognized. She's been clawing and scrambling her way up, struggling to survive since childhood. He's the child of destiny, standing high and mighty. The two are worlds apart in status. Everyone was waiting for Keira to be swept out the door, but all they got was a post from the richest man on his social media account: "My dear wife, can we not divorce?" Everyone was confused. [Strong Female Lead, Undercover, Dominator, Powerful Confrontation, 1V1]
Penny has three brothers: one is a billionaire CEO, the second is the youngest military lieutenant, and the last is a successful actor. These three successful men had only one common ground: bullying Penny, their sore-eye of a little sister. The sister they never wished to have, and the one who claimed to be their real sister, while the sister they treasured all this time was a fake. After living a life of maltreatment in her aunt's home, some people of high standing came to Penny with news of her real parentage. She thought she was finally saved from her aunt’s clutches, unaware that what awaited her was worse. At 13, Penny only wished for one thing: for her brothers to love her and treat her like family, just as much as they loved their fake sister. She worked and studied ten times harder than anybody else just to be accepted by them. In her desperation, she foolishly fell into a trap set by a malicious person, not knowing her actions would result in the downfall of her brothers and her ending up in jail with a death sentence. On her execution day, Penny had only one thought in mind: If she ever got to go back in time, her brothers could pamper their fake sister for all she cared! She wanted nothing to do with them! And much to her surprise, Penny found herself back on the day it all began: the day she was born. As promised, this time, she wouldn’t foolishly try to earn her brothers' love and affection. Never mind family! She’d just make a lot of money, live in luxury, and make a family of her own! But wait, why is it now that she didn’t want anything to do with her brothers, they kept poking their noses into her business? Weren’t they supposed to pamper their fake sister? Why won’t they leave her alone?! And how on earth was she married in this lifetime? To make matters worse, this husband she never had in her first life was suddenly volunteering to be the father of her children?!