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"I DO" → "I DIE." Hours after marrying her longtime crush—icy CEO Nathan Jang—heiress Vanessa Belmont is stabbed, kidnapped, and left to bleed out in a wrecked car. The final insult? Watching Nathan rescue his precious childhood sweetheart (*cough* Vanessa’s killer *cough*) instead of his actual wife. So yeah. Worst. Wedding. Night. EVER. FATE REWINDS Reborn six months before her murder, Vanessa upgrades her life with new rules: * Ditch the doormat era. (Badass mode: activated.) * Live for herself. (And okay, fine—revenge.) * Avoid Nathan like he’s the reason she died. (Oh, wait…) TOO BAD NATHAN 2.0 IS OBSESSED Now he’s everywhere—lingering touches, midnight texts, and panty-melting kisses. Not to mention his hungry gaze—like she’s an all-you-can-eat buffet and he's starving. VANESSA'S SECOND CHANCE PLAN 1. Don’t die. (Again.) 2. Don’t fall for Nathan. (Too late.) 3. Eat more carbs. (Donuts!) As for Nathan? She’ll forgive him when hell freezes over. Or when he takes off his shirt. Whichever comes first. ***|***|***|***|*** ASH CITY BILLIONAIRES Love is the ultimate power play. ***|***|***|***|***

I have traveled through time. My martial soul is an ordinary ice-attributed long sword, and my talent is also average. But it doesn’t matter; I have a nameless book in my head. (Single female protagonist: Bibi Dong, Wuhun Hall route.)

Sofia Everhart was barely holding her life together. Crushed beneath a mountain of unpaid bills and the suffocating debt left behind by her late parents. She clung to the only thing she still had control over, and it was her vow to save herself for the man she would one day marry. But that fragile hope shattered the night she showed up at her boyfriend's house—only to find him in bed with her officemate, both naked, both shamelessly entangled in betrayal. In a single moment, Sofia's heart was broken and with it, the last of her faith in love slipped away. Humiliated, heartbroken, and utterly broke, she needed an escape. That escape came in the form of LUXE CLUB, the city's most exclusive club, an upscale haven for the wealthy and powerful. One dare became a bet. Sofia gave herself to a devastatingly handsome man. For one night, she let go of the pain, the pressure, the fear and surrendered her virginity to a stranger. Adam Ravenstrong, the billionaire CEO of Ravenstrong Holdings, was not the kind of man who made mistakes. He was calculated,, cold, and completely unattached, he kept women at a comfortable, manageable distance. To finalize the multi-billion-dollar merger, his future business partner imposed one absurd condition: Adam had to be married. He didn't want a wife. But he wanted to close the deal. As if the pressure weren’t enough, his business partner had taken it upon himself to not only arrange but choose the woman Adam was expected to marry—stripping away even the illusion of choice. He never expected Sofia Everhart, his soon-to-be wife, to be the same woman he had a one-night stand with. The one who vanished without a trace. The same woman he hadn't been able to forget. And suddenly, his face darkened, his eyes turning cold. Excerpt: "You can't be my wife," Adam said sharply, his voice like ice. Sofia lifted her chin, meeting his gaze even as her knees threatened to give out. "You just need an accessory wife, right? So what's the problem?" His expression hardened. "Because you're not a virgin. That was one of the conditions." The words cut like glass. The courtroom fell into stunned silence. The judge, his business partner, and her best friends frozen in disbelief, while Adam’s best friend shifted uneasily in the corner, unsure where to look. Sofia slapped him hard, furious at the fact that Adam knew he had been her first. And now, he looked at her with smug disdain, as if she were someone unworthy to become his bride. Then she turned around and walked out, refusing to let him see the tears stinging her eyes. She needed the money to save her parents' house. In three days, the bank would take it, and with it, the last memory of the family she had lost. She might have lost everything, but she would never beg. Not from the billionaire who took her virginity and looked at her like she was nothing. Adam stood frozen, yet an amused smile crept across his lips as he realized Sofia wasn't like the women who chased his name, his money, or his empire. She didn't cling. She didn't flatter. She walked away, and now, even though she needed him, she wasn't pretending to want him. Sofia needed his money. He needed a wife. And if she was bold enough to slap him and walk away, then she was bold enough to stand beside him in a world built on power, image, and illusion. Whether it broke her or not, Adam would make sure she played the role of his perfect wife. He vowed never to love, hiding his heart beneath the ice. She promised never to surrender, guarding her pride like armor. But when their hearts collided, neither shield could withstand the force of love. ————————————————— Disclaimer: This novel contains mature themes in later chapters. Reader discretion is advised. All names, places, and settings are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people, locations, or events is purely coincidental.

Crystal Foster wakes up in a stranger’s mansion, wearing someone else’s face, being called “Mommy” by a child she doesn’t know. The last thing she remembers? Her husband, Hyland Rilley disconnecting the only thing keeping her dad alive and stabbing her to death. But now she’s in the body of Sylvia Byrne...wealthy, unstable, and very much hated. Everyone thinks she’s losing her mind again. Her new “husband” wants a divorce. His business partner is watching her like a hawk, waiting to marry her own husband. And Hyland? He’s still out there, still dangerous, and still thinks she’s dead. But Crystal didn’t get a second chance at life just to play nice. She’s about to expose every lie, protect the child she never asked for but loves fiercely and burn everything that tried to break her. And just when she thinks she’s completely alone, Martin starts to change. The man who once looked through her now starts looking at her. Watching her, Caring for her. He doesn't call her Sylvia anymore, he calls her his. But in a house full of secrets and betrayal… can love be real, or just another lie waiting to break her?

Abigail’s only crime in life was being born as the mute daughter of the deceptive maid, who drugged her boss and got pregnant for him… or so she thought. All her life she had to serve her stepsister, Genevieve, attending to her every whim. While Genevieve used every opportunity she got to make Abigail’s life hell, even to the point of seducing Abigail’s boyfriend. On the night she resumes college, Abigail crosses path with Jamal Jonas, a heartbroken elusive billionaire, who leaves behind a stuffed animal that belonged to his first love. Abigail keeps the stuffed animal, which stirs her long lost memories. Five years later, Jamal shows up again, but this time as Genevieve's new live-in driver. Working for Genevieve quickly places him near the supposedly mute and intelligent Abigail who he doesn’t immediately recognize, and soon enough, Jamal finds himself pulled in by Abigail's charms. Jamal quickly realizes there is more to her than meets the eye, and there might be more connecting Abigail to his first love than Genevieve.

Cassidy Calista married Ezekiel Theodore, the enigmatic heir to the world’s largest pharmaceutical empire. Their marriage wasn’t born from love, but from a deal between two powerful families. For four years, their relationship was nothing more than a contract—distant, cold, and carefully restrained. They lived like strangers bound by an unspoken rule: if either of them fell in love with someone else, the marriage would end—no questions asked. But when Cassidy caught Zeke with another woman, she didn’t ask for explanations. She simply handed him the divorce papers she had prepared from the very beginning. Zeke didn’t argue. He signed them—because he believed that’s what she truly wanted. He thought she wanted freedom… and from the way she looked at him, maybe she did. But once she was gone, something inside him broke. The silence of her absence made him realize the truth he had buried too deep— he had fallen in love with his wife — or ex wife. Now, after their separation, Zeke is haunted by everything he never said. And Cassidy? She’s carrying a secret. She’s pregnant. But with Zeke’s heart seemingly elsewhere, Cassidy is left with a painful choice: Should she tell him about the baby—or protect herself and disappear for good? Because as far as she knows, he’s already moved on. But what if she’s wrong?

**Please Note That This Story Contains** -Physical and Sexual Abuse -Mature Themes -Violence -Sexual Content -Strong Language Readers Discretion is Strongly Advised. Thought I could kill this man. I thought he was under my palms. I thought I, was the mastermind. But no. It was the other way around. I was sent to kill Sinveer De Luna. To infiltrate his world. Earn his trust. And destroy him from within. That was the plan. But no one warned me about him. No one told me how his eyes could see my through my mask, could strip me bare, how his touch could burn me and still kill me while I'm alive. Sinveer isn't just powerful; he's relentless. A fox demon in a tailored suit, pulling my strings with every whisper, every touch, every stolen glance. I came to seduce him, but he’s the one unraveling me, binding me tighter to his world with every heartbeat. My mission is clear: ruin him. But my heart? It’s learning to bleed for him. Now I’m caught between betrayal and desire, and a life I have to keep safe. But I’m not sure I want to break free from this monster, from this....

The palace gardens were a tapestry of silver under the full moon, their roses glowing faintly as Alaric paced the stone path. His heart raced, not from the day’s endless duties but from the thought of Elara. She’d agreed to meet him here, despite her hesitations, and the weight of what he wanted to say pressed against his chest. Elara emerged from the shadows, her simple dress a stark contrast to the opulence around them. Her eyes, bright and wary, met his. “You shouldn’t be here, Your Highness,” she whispered, glancing at the darkened windows of the palace. “If we’re seen—” “I don’t care,” Alaric said, stepping closer. “Elara, I can’t keep pretending. Every moment I’m with you, I feel alive. Not a prince, not a pawn—just me.” Her breath caught, and she shook her head. “You’re not just a man, Alaric. You’re the crown prince. Your world is up there”—she gestured toward the palace—“and mine is below it. We can’t change that.” “We can,” he insisted, his voice low but fierce. “I love you, Elara. I’ve tried to fight it, to honor my vows, my kingdom—but I can’t. I won’t.” Tears glistened in her eyes. “You don’t understand what you’re asking. If I let myself love you, I’ll lose everything—my safety, my place here. And you… you could lose your throne.” “Then let me lose it,” he said, taking her hands. Her fingers trembled in his, warm despite the night’s chill. “You’re worth more than any crown.” She pulled away, her voice breaking. “Don’t say that. You’re meant to lead Eldoria. I won’t be the reason you fall.” Before he could respond, she turned and fled into the darkness, leaving him alone with the roses and the ache in his heart.

All she wanted was to save her brother. And all he wanted was a child. He bought her, bound to a contract to give him a child and disappear from his life afterwards, but what hit her like a storm was love... falling for the masked monster who bought her body. Andrew Sterling hated greedy women, and every woman he'd contracted to bear his child, heir to the Sterling Enterprises, had been just that. When Anne, his third contracted surrogate, showed up, he saw her as the very same type of woman until she peeled open his stone-cold heart. What ties them next isn't just a baby contract, but an unexpected marriage formulated by Andrew's grandfather. But a man who has always despised marriage will never be tied down, not even by his contracted surrogate, because the minute she gave him the child he needed, he would send her out of his life. But when the tables turn on him... He says to her, "With a husband as rich as me, right now you're the wealthiest woman alive." "We're only married till I give birth," she retorted. He frowns at that, feeling internally displeased. "It doesn't matter how long we're married for. From now on, everything I own is yours. If you want heaven and earth, I'll buy it for you. My wife will never be found lacking a single fucking thing." She stared at him in disbelief. When did he start feeling something for her? He couldn't remember.

Xu Ke, the live-in son-in-law who had always been humiliated in the Lin Family, suffered countless indignities in this prestigious household. But who would have known that he was actually the heir of a top-tier wealthy family in the capital? When he inherits the family business, those who once scorned him can only look up to him.

The Mountain Eagle launches a life-or-death chase against human traffickers, stepping into a lawless land... This is the dark side of the legal world, a crazy world built on 3 trillion in dirty money each year! Here you can buy anything you can imagine! The ones who rule this world are bankers, lawyers, accountants, brokers... They say that whoever controls the money, controls the power! When everyone tells the Mountain Eagle money is everything... When fairness and justice no longer exist... Carrying his hacks, the Mountain Eagle chooses to tear through this chaotic world! Mountain Eagle: Everyone can only live once, I may not be able to solve the problem, but I will solve those who create the problem!

Two years after graduation, Lin Yang had no car, no house, and no savings. Originally planning to slack off for the rest of his life, Lin Yang, after a failed blind date, activated the Golden Finger during a fishing session. Catching different aquatic species not only directly earned him money, but also unlocked special items (buffs, fishing gear, bait...), while also increasing his own experience and points. 【Fishing Level Lv1: Novice】 【Level Experience: 1/100】 【Total Points: 1】(Points can be used to exchange for special items) ..... With the help of the Golden Finger Illustrated Handbook, Lin Yang not only made a fortune but gradually became the top fishing master and the hottest outdoor live streamer! Viewers in the live streaming room, "There's no fish Master Lin can't catch, not even a shark." A certain fishing master, "Master Lin is the true fishing master, and from today onwards, he is my master."

Lin Feng, a 20-year-old fresh graduate from an ordinary university in modern-day China, faces a bleak future. With no job, no connections, and no hope, he stumbles upon something extraordinary: a mysterious independent space that only he can access. Inside, time flows a hundred times faster—one day outside equals a hundred days within. The space is like a forgotten paradise: lush forests, a clean river, a fish-filled pond, and fertile land untouched by pollution. With nothing left to lose, Lin Feng begins farming inside this space—growing vegetables, raising chickens, catching fish, and slowly building his knowledge and skills from scratch. At first, he sells his produce in street markets, earning just a few yuan. But through patience, quiet experimentation, and relentless hard work, he creates a secret agricultural empire, hidden behind layers of shell companies and simple vendors. His wealth grows slowly and invisibly, one perfect tomato at a time. As the world outside changes, Lin Feng remains anonymous—a silent, invisible hand behind a wave of impossibly fresh, natural produce flooding the local markets. No one knows the truth. And he prefers it that way. But he won’t be alone forever. A woman will one day discover his secret—not to expose it, but to share it. Theirs will be a quiet love built on trust, honesty, and the dream of a life close to nature, away from greed and noise.

[Female Lead: Little Princess of the Cat Demon Clan] "Get off of me," the man's voice carried a hint of helplessness and restraint. "I won't," the girl shook her head, her arms tightly holding onto the man beneath her. "Be good, I can't sleep like this." "But I always slept on top of you before." "That was different... you're a human now." In Capital City, a decisive, cruel, and cold-blooded mysterious head of the household unexpectedly gets saved by a tiny kitten, hence turning into a devoted slave to the cat, shocking all his subordinates. However, when one day he woke up to find the kitten in his arms had turned into a lovely and soft young girl, the head of the household was dumbstruck. Ask what's going on? Of course, it's a nurture story~ Ask what to do? Naturally, continue to spoil her, just in a different way~ "Young Master, everyone outside is saying that you have some special fetish. Why else would you spoil a cat to such an outrageously lawless degree?" The head of the household declared, "You know nothing, that's my wife." This book is free of stale tropes, with fresh material, and is clean in regards to relationships. [The new book "Mr. Lu Has Made the Blacklist Again" has been released]

Before her rebirth, Ming Ge's life was worse than a dog's, utterly miserable. Fortunately, with a "biu," she was reborn. Bound to the superstar system and returned to ten years prior, she occasionally showed off her acting chops, shot some films, sang some songs, wrote some novels... And accidentally became a national diva! What? She was also the ultimate online literature master, a popular e-sports live-streamer, and the most powerful mysterious internet sensation... Just how many secret identities do you have?! Fans: [Living with Laughter.jpg] The mysterious boss gracefully appeared at the best actress award ceremony, under the dazzling Starlight, took her hand in a heartfelt kiss, looked into the camera with silent yet profound affection, and announced, “Her most deeply hidden identity is — my madam.” * [Not quick transmigration][Rebirth + Entertainment Industry + Explosively Charming][Society's Ming Ge, a master of flirting] [This work is first published on Yunqi Academy and the copyright belongs to Yuewen Group. It must not be reproduced without permission!]

The Ye family went bankrupt, and Ye Wan, the most beautiful woman in Sicheng, ascended the auction stage with a treasured heirloom. With debts to pay off and a venomous-tongued younger brother to care for, Ye Wan, also known as Charm Alexander Star Vulnerable Wan, flashed a wicked smile, "No worries, roll up the sleeves and get to work, build a career!" From being universally despised by "black fans" to becoming the top influencer in the entertainment industry, Ye Wan amassed countless fans. Scandal was in the air, and CP(ship) was rampant, yet Ye Wan earnestly advised her young fans in a live broadcast: "The joy of being single is something you deserve!" With a turn, she was cornered against the wall by the abstinent and aloof man: "Mrs. Lu, single, huh?" The live broadcast came to an abrupt halt. The fans' eyes sparkled: Lu? The Lu from the legend of the empire's wealthiest man? The next day, "Top Influencer Queen Exposed in Secret Marriage to Financial Consortium Magnate" swept across domestic and foreign webpages.

Warning: Matured content. Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, to fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya must face the nefarious plans devised by Dalton Black's enemies and those who wish to break them apart.

Vsa, an ordinary college freshman, entered the campus with a vision for the future. However, just when he thought that college life would be dull, he accidentally obtained a mysterious love system. This system is not a simple peach blossom maker, but a key to the peak of life. From the plump and enthusiastic wife, to the cold and aloof school beauty, to the socially phobic but pure-hearted junior sister, the system unlocked a series of female characters with different personalities for him. Every encounter is an adventure about growth and transformation. Under the guidance of the system, Vsa learned to feel the emotions of others with his heart, to resolve misunderstandings with wisdom, and to touch people's hearts with sincerity. In this process, he is no longer an ignorant teenager, but gradually grows into a responsible and charming man. He found that the true meaning of love is not just the pursuit of beauty, but to learn to find oneself in love and being loved. And when he really stood at the peak of his life, he realized that the greatest gift the system gave him was the precious memories of walking through his youth hand in hand with him.

Madelyn believed she would find a blissful home far away from her fears once she conceived Rafael's child and secured his commitment and affection by raising their child together. However, her world was shattered when Rafael brought her half-sister, who was pregnant with his child. His devastating confession left her reeling: he never wanted a child with her; everything he had shown her was just a game, and he never intended to let her go. Fortunate to escape death, Madelyn returned under the guise of her twin sister's identity to escape her obsessed husband but retained her name, 'Madelyn Fox'. Now, she’s back with a burning vendetta—to reclaim what is rightfully hers and crush those who dared to harm her, making them pay for every ounce of misery they inflicted on her in the past. Love? A weakness she has no time for. Forgiveness? Never once crossed her mind. All Madelyn wants is to see them crawl, begging for mercy she’ll never grant as she watches them suffer. ....... Author’s Note for Longtime Readers: Just a quick note—this story still follows the same plot, with Madelyn being cold and ruthless in her pursuit of revenge. The characters’ names have been changed for personal reasons, but the core of the story hasn’t changed. Also, I’m sorry for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been going through some health issues and needed time to recover. I’ll be updating the latest storyline up to the last chapter and continuing from there, but please note that updates may not be daily, as I’m also working on a new project. Thanks so much for your patience and support—it means a lot!

There were three rules to working for CEO Karsten Chevalier. First, bring his coffee brimming hot and black like a starless night. Second, park your attitude outside his office door—his broody demeanour has the room covered. Third, never say ‘No’ to whatever he demands. Not even when he asks you to become his fake girlfriend? (Synopsis) Arata's fiance dumped her through a text on the day of their engagement party. The reason? She is too curvy for his taste! He only entertained her because of her prestigious family name. "Do you think men want a fatso like you? You're nothing without your family's name!" A heartbroken Arata sets out on a journey to discover herself without revealing she is the daughter of a billionaire. She moves to another city, away from her beloved family. ‘How dare he insult me? I love my curves and I will show him.’ Arata is not a damsel; her parents have raised her strong, and now it is time to become independent. Her heart is ablaze with newfound goals. One: to see how people will treat her if she acts like an ordinary girl and hides her identity. Two: to bag a bigger fish than her stinking—joke of an ex-fiancé. She will prove that a man will genuinely love her irrespective of her curves and surname! Arata's new life begins as the secretary of Karsten Chevalier, the CEO of a multinational clothing brand who is renowned for his dashing personality and enigmatic persona. Not much is publicly known about this man. Doused in mystery, the man has his own goals and hidden agenda which will topple Arata's world. Unfortunately, Karsten's handsome face becomes a punching bag in Arata's mind because of his ruthlessly demanding personality and ego larger than Mount Everest. Arata eases her frustrations by going to meet Twisted Rider, the currently popular yet mysterious, masked internet sensation. Both tangle under the sheets and he becomes her safe space as she complains and opens up about her boss. "Will you act as my girlfriend?” Karsten's proposal to become a fake girlfriend for his family events surprised Arata! How will Arata juggle the piling demands of her boss, her own heartbreak and the seduction traps of the masked man she loves to watch in her spare time? Will sparks fly between Arata and her colder-than-Arctic ice boss? Or, will she continue to complain to the masked man that her boss probably has a small PP? This is my entry for WSA 2025, please support it with your power stones. The book is a sequel to my previous novel “The CEO of My Dreams Returned To Me.” But it can read as standalone. A special thanks to Author Hansora for the overwhelming support and encouraging me to publish this book and helping me with the book cover. Want to chat or have any questions regarding the book? Find me on Instagram, Facebook and Discord with the same name.