My twin brother finally got a girlfriend, and my parents, who live overseas, asked me to entertain her first. I had the maid prepare a large table of food to welcome her. At the table, my brother peeled the shrimp, and I ate a few extra.After dinner, she gave me a dirty look. “Why did you eat the shrimp my husband peeled? You can't even cook, how lazy are you? How dare you eat so much!” I was stunned by her outrageous remark and felt annoyed. “What's it to do with you? I'll do as I please!” She glared at me with hatred and spoke harshly, “Why don't you just get married ? The family fortune belongs to my husband and me. What right do you have to spend our money?” "You're so stubborn, you'll never get married! Why don't you beg me to introduce you to my cousin? I don't mind your laziness, as long as you give him a son!" “My cousin makes over ten thousand a month!” I was shocked by her audacity.I slammed the toilet door of my younger brother's squat toilet with a loud bang. “Get out here! What kind of girlfriend did you find?! How come I didn't know the family fortune was all yours?” 
Connor Green cruises past with his secretary, Giselle Peterson, in the passenger seat, just as I get into a car accident and miscarry my baby. Upon seeing my bloodstained white dress, he shields Giselle's curious gaze and mutters coldly, "What a downer. Don't look!" Then, he steps on the gas and speeds away. That night, I find a lace bra tucked behind the drawer in the corner of our bedroom. It isn't mine. Closing the door, I make a call. I say calmly, "Mr. Denner, I've made my decision. I'll leave the city and start at your company next week." 
After the fire breaks out, I brace myself against the scorching iron door to help Linden Rothwell escape. He emerges unharmed while I suffer extensive burns across my entire body, and our friend Rosalind Chambers dies in the flames.Linden proposes to me at my hospital bedside, and I assume my eight years of unrequited love is finally paying off. But after I lose the baby and blame myself for the miscarriage, he shoves me into a burning room while I'm still recovering from surgery.Before he closes the door, he says, "Aurora, now you can feel what it's like to be consumed by fire."As the flames swallow me whole, I finally realize the truth. Rosalind is the one he loves, and I'm the one he hates.When I open my eyes again, I'm back at the fire. This time, I don't sacrifice my body to hold the door for him. Instead, I turn around and run. 
Charlotte Perry devotes two years of her life as Mrs. Norman, only to hear Brian Norman say, "It doesn't matter who my wife is—anyone could take that place."Heartbroken, she signs the divorce papers and walks away.Six years later, she returns with two adorable kids and a life that's nothing short of legendary—master healer, renowned archaeologist, top jewelry appraiser… and the heiress of the richest family in the country. One hidden identity after another leaves everyone stunned.Her adoptive parents, who cut ties with her years ago, sneer. "She’s just an orphan we tossed aside!"The fake, scheming bitch accuses, "Charlotte's a fraud pretending to be the billionaire's daughter!”But then, the billionaire himself steps forward and shuts them all down. "Lottie is my daughter. And today, I'm announcing her open engagement—any outstanding young man is welcome to propose."Later, when Charlotte is about to marry someone else, Brian shows up and crashes the wedding, his eyes red with desperation."Lottie, my wife can only be you. No one else." 
Yasmine Wagner is in a secret relationship with Zachary Smith, her younger brother's best friend.On their anniversary, she postpones her company meeting on purpose and picks a wristwatch Zachary likes because she wants to surprise him.But before she can surprise him, she receives a "big gift" from him. She sees with her own eyes that Zachary is carrying a woman into a hotel. Her brother, Anthony Wagner, stops him from behind. "Zach, I thought you had a girlfriend. All these years, you've never brought her out to meet us. Now, you not only don't care about her feelings, but you're even going to a hotel with your ex-girlfriend."Zachary takes a look at the woman in his embrace, his voice husky. "Someone spiked Queenie's drink. The effect will only wear off after she gets intimate with someone. I can't bring myself to leave her in another guy's hands."As for my girlfriend… Don't bother about her. Back then, I only got together with her because she looked slightly like Queenie."Meanwhile, Yasmine is standing somewhere nearby in the corridor. Her mind goes blank at Zachary's words, as if she's been struck by lightning.Is she… merely a stand-in? 
Everyone in high society knows that Keith Ford, the scion, is intensely possessive and loves nothing more than showing off his affection.But ever since Ariel Levine's abduction, he realizes the importance of keeping her out of the spotlight.From that day on, his obsession borders on madness. When she develops post-traumatic mutism, he hires the world's top psychologists and brings them into their home to treat her. When she wants to go out, he builds a fully-equipped castle designed specifically for her. It's almost like a small city of its own.People say that Keith is keeping his mute wife under gentle confinement. But Ariel believes that he is just too afraid of losing her again after that one incident.For five long years, she has been living under his airtight protection, completely cut off from the world.One day, Ariel realizes her voice has finally returned. She sneaks out of the castle for the very first time and hails a cab to Keith's company to surprise him.But just as she enters the city center, the police stop her. 
Ten years after our breakup, I found out my ex-boyfriend was still offering a huge reward to find me.
I let out a scoff and swiped the message away.
We didn’t end things peacefully.
The year we broke up, he got another woman pregnant.
And thanks to his mother’s scheme, I ended up pregnant by someone else too.
When he found out, he lost control and made me take abortion pills.
He cried and said, “I just want you to understand. In a family like ours, my life isn’t my own to live.”
“I can give you anything except an official status in my life.”
His mother said, “Our family will never accept someone from the bottom. There’s no way I’ll let our bloodline continue with someone like that!”
He just stood there, listening, not saying a word.
After that, I disappeared from his world.
A decade passed. Suddenly, he was in front of me again.
His face, even more refined and elegant than before, showed a rare vulnerability as his eyes grew red.
He said, “I’ve changed. My parents no longer have the power to dictate who I love.”
“Can we start over?”
I shook my head. “No.”
He looked lost. “Why?”
I answered calmly, “Because my husband wouldn’t allow it.”
... 
I'm taking a breather on a cruise ship in international waters when I stumble upon a scene that stops me cold. I see my younger sister surrounded at a poker table.Across from her stand her two so-called childhood friends, flanking a fragile-looking woman with a smug smile. Their voices drip with mockery when they speak."What's wrong, Ms. Jefferson? Can't keep up now? You were so bold just a minute ago, asking Reena for 500 thousand dollars over a headscarf.""You can fold," the other adds. "But the Jefferson family's 15% stake? That gets transferred to Reena first thing tomorrow."My sister's knuckles turn white, and her eyes brim with tears.Someone nearby laughs and loosens his tie. "Out of money, young lady? How about this—remove one piece of clothing, and I'll give you 500 chips."Whistles and jeers erupt around the table."Strip it all off, and my entire stack is yours."I remain still in the shadows of the upper deck, slowly twisting the signet ring on my finger.It's been a few years since I've shown my face—looks like this pack of filth has forgotten something.Touch anyone from the Stanford family, and you pay with your life. 
Nicole Bush, the country’s most popular and richest woman showed up low profile in public but was swarmed by paparazzi. “Miss Bush, what’s your relationship with Mister Green?”Nicole smiled and answered nonchalantly, “ I don’t know him.”“But sources say that you were once crazy in love in him and even got married to him.?” Nicole tucked her hair as she answered, “Those are rumors. I’m not blind, you see.”Reporter: “ Are the rumors that you’ve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true?”Before Nicole could speak again, an icy voice came from not far away. “No, that’s fake news.” Samuel Green stood out in the crowd. “Nicole, I was wrong to love another person. From now on, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you."To which Nicole replies, "I'll only forgive you if you... die."......Nicole had loved Samuel for five years, but ultimately it was him who brought her pain and cheated on their marriage. Five years later, Nicole came back as a cold, unfeeling psychopath . This time around, she was no longer the same lady who lost everything because of love.Now, she wanted to avenge herself and bring Samuel Green down. 
Conan Grande and I have been married for eight years, and one day, he suddenly posts a Tweet with his secretary, Mindy Campbell, saying, "Better start shipping us. We're really sweet together."I tap on the "Like" button just before the Tweet is suddenly deleted.Conan then Facetimes me with a sobbing Mindy and a few of our mutual friends in the background, yelling and screaming at me for being so dumb and stupid for not getting the joke immediately.Five minutes later, Mindy updates her Instagram profile picture to a photo of her face and Conan's adorably squished together.If this had happened in the past, I would have immediately stormed over in a crying fit, demanding explanations from everyone involved and making life miserable for them.But this time, I honestly don't care anymore. 
At the height of my wedding ceremony, just as we reach the ring exchange, the banquet hall's screen suddenly flickers to life. To everyone's horror, it plays a high-definition video of me being abducted and assaulted.Without a word, my fiancé turns to my best friend, slides the ring onto her finger instead, and calls off the wedding.Amid the crowd's curses and humiliation, I stumble off the red carpet—only to fall straight into the arms of my best friend's godbrother… a notorious mafia boss.With a single gunshot, he silences the hall. Then, to everyone's shock, he commands his men to carry in ten chests of gold—his wedding gift.Right there, in front of the entire crowd, he drops to one knee… and proposes to me. 
Willow Nason suffered a calculated betrayal. Her virginity was taken, and the man from that fateful night left a token of his presence behind.However, she lost the token and could not locate the man, leaving her with nothing and an uncertain future.Five years later, armed with four little treasures, she returned with a determination to turn things around.Unintentionally, she drew the attention of an immensely powerful figure who held the power to make life-altering decisions in the world.First child: "Mommy, I've hacked into the tycoon's company. He'll come to apologize to you."Second child: "Mommy, I accidentally got involved in a scheme and lured the tycoon to our home."Third child: "Mommy, the tycoon wants to take me abroad to taste gourmet food."Fourth child: "Mommy, Daddy left you a priceless token."She had always believed her treasures to be ordinary little kids, so why were they all prodigies?!Then, a certain influential figure who was cold and imposing arrived at her home. He forced her to the corner of the bed and said, "Woman, you gave birth to my children secretly. You need to be held accountable for that." "What do you want me to do?" Willow said in a panic.The tycoon wrapped his arm around her waist. He flashed her a devilish smile and said, "Give birth to another one." 
Her fiance married the top debutante while the White family was framed into bankruptcy. She was even pushed into a desperate situation by the media.In despair, she found Leon, who was from the Stewart family, which was said to be the inheritance of the thousand-year-old rich family of the Stewart in North and Williams in South, controlling all the lifelines of the entire US."Leon, if I want to marry you, do you dare to marry me?"After a while, as her courage and enthusiasm faded little by little, he revealed a sparkling and intoxicating gaze. "We are now going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get marriage certificate. Believe me, Mrs. Stewart in the future, your Mr. Stewart will never let you down."After their marriage, while she worked hard to be Mrs. Stewart, she also became mature with abandon because of a jerk.His care and indulgence always warmed her heart. "Mr. Stewart, why are you so kind to me?""You are my wife, it's my duty to be nice to you." 
"Cry, Mermaid!" a sharp lash sliced into my back, forcing a yelp from my lips. Screams and sobs surrounded me on all sides, but no one would save me. Strong hands caught me beneath my arms and yanked me from the water. It was time for Tail Cut.The operation lasted hours. I felt every last slice of their blades, every new tendon sewn into my muscles and nail hammered into my bones. I screamed. I begged. I begged for them to stop, for them to kill me, just ended the pain.---I have a secret, I am a mermaid.I should live in the ocean, but my tail was cut and I only owned legs. After escaping to Asterion, I hid my identity. I thought I could finally live a peaceful life, until that day I met the famous bad boy, the future Alpha, Caspian.---I felt a strange prickling on the back of my neck. I spun around just in time to see Caspian prowling towards me through the darkened wings, his blue eyes positively glowing. Sharp white teeth flashed as Caspian's lips unfurled into a lethal grin, "Hello Mate." 
In the high-stakes world of business billionaire magnate Damien has built his empire on power, wealth, and secrets. But when he encounters Serena, a bright and ambitious intern within his own company, his carefully constructed facade begins to crumble.Damien finds himself entangled in a love triangle between Serena and Olivia, his long-time Secretary and secret lover with her own cache of secrets. As he navigates his true feelings, Damien is forced to confront the depths of own desires.Tensions rise within the workplace and allegiances are tested, Damien struggles to break free from the grip of his past while forging a new path forward, but with Olivia still in the picture, it casts doubt on whether Damien's affections are genuine or merely a means to an end.Caught between loyalty and love, ambition and desire, Damien must confront the ultimate question: Does he possess the capacity for genuine love, or is he merely a master manipulator in a game of hearts? 
The moment Autumn Gray loses her baby, Damien Caldwell is busy celebrating the return of his first love.To him, her three years of devotion and companionship make her no more than a nanny and cook.Autumn's heart finally breaks. She makes up her mind to file for divorce.Everyone in their social circle knows Autumn for one thing—she clings like glue and is impossible to shake."I bet she'll come crawling back within a day."Damien smirks. "A whole day? Try half."But the moment Autumn signs the divorce papers, she never looks back. She throws herself into building a new life—reviving the career she once gave up, making new connections, and rediscovering who she is without him.Days pass, and Damien never sees Autumn's shadow around the house again. That's when the panic starts to settle in.At an industry summit, he finally spots her. She's surrounded by people, and she looks confident and radiant.He shoves his way forward, desperate. "Autumn, haven't you made your point yet?"Dawson Faulkner suddenly appears before Autumn and shoves Damien aside. His voice is cold and cutting as he says, "Don't touch her. She's mine now."Damien never loved Autumn. But by the time he finally does, there's no place left for him in her world. 
At over 30 years old, Keith Sullivan, my husband, suddenly becomes obsessed with everything pink. He claims he's trying to win a villa in a bet with his friend, Quentin Monroe.But Quentin's story keeps changing, raising my suspicions. I investigate and discover that Keith is having an affair with Daisy Lennox, a woman we once sponsored as a child.The two of them have a certain fetish. Keith even calls Daisy his owner.Heartbroken, I prepare for divorce. At Daisy's birthday party, I play videos of their escapades, exposing the truth.In the end, Keith and I get a divorce. His company goes bankrupt, leaving him in massive debt.Both he and Daisy contract HIV, and their lives crumble.As for me, I escape unharmed and start over.How many times do I have to tell you before you remember? 
It takes Catherine Quinn two years to fully understand that the special place in Harry Zimmerman's heart will forever belong to his first love.She thinks her devotion can win back even a little genuine affection, until she catches Harry embracing the other woman. The tenderness in his eyes is something he has never once shown her.After her heart breaks completely, Catherine simply pulls out the divorce papers, clearing the way for him to be with his beloved.Everyone celebrates Harry's freedom, but no one knows that Catherine is already pregnant.Later, she no longer holds any expectations for him and throws herself wholeheartedly into her career, becoming wildly successful. As the daughter of the country's richest man, she has men lining up to date her.Only then does Harry begin to panic. With his hoarse voice and bloodshot eyes, he pleads with her, "Catherine, let's remarry."She turns around gracefully, arm in arm with a new man, and drops one final line. "Harry, I don't want you anymore." 
I'm a complete coward. The moment someone bullies me, I start thinking about dying. However, I'm too scared to die alone, so I always want to take the person who hurt me with me.On my first day at the orphanage, a little girl corners me. After slapping me more than ten times, she says, "From now on, I'll hit you every time I see you."I drop to my knees, begging her to stop and telling her that if she keeps hitting me, I'd want to die.She doesn't believe me and kicks me twice more.That night, I steal a bottle of insecticide from the janitor's closet. I spray half of it into her mouth and drink the other half myself. We both end up in the hospital.Later, my biological parents found me. The day we reunite, they brought along a little girl in a frilly princess dress. They say she's their adopted daughter and that she's my sister.When she hugs me, she leans in and whispers, her voice sharp as glass, "You're so filthy and disgusting. How dare you show up here? Give it up. Even if you go home, you'll never measure up to me. "Mom and Dad only have one daughter, and it's me. So, you'd better do as I say. Because if I tell them to, they'll send you right back to that orphanage for life." 
Emma Burton has married the man of her dreams in an arranged marriage.On their wedding night, her hands tremble as she takes her clothes off. However, her husband, Seth Hunter, gives her an icy look. "We're sleeping in separate rooms. I have no need for this."The following day, Emma stands outside the CEO's office and hears Seth's secretary say, "I want to check whether you did anything with Emma."Seth says teasingly, "She tried, but I wasn't interested."Emma willingly hands over a signed divorce agreement. Seth signs it without even looking at it.Later, Emma leaves in satisfaction after seeing her positive pregnancy test.Unexpectedly, Brempton's prince, Vincent Gardner, comes knocking. "You tricked me into fathering your child. I'll be getting everything back... with interest…" 
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