a man for all seasons novel

Sharon, chairwoman of the Zeller Group, and her husband lost their child Hector when he was a child. They poured all their love into the adopted boy, Howard. Even after Hector was returned to them, Sharon continued to favor Howard, granting him the right to inherit the family business. However, she never expected that Howard would attempt to kill her. On the brink of death, she finally saw through his wicked nature and swore that if given another chance, she would make amends to her true child. Miraculously, her wish is granted—when she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back three years in the past.

Thanks to his master's arranged marriage, Xander Yates embarks on a journey into the city to find his betrothed bride and encounters a series of remarkable adventures. Dedicated to dispensing justice, he uses his skills in acupuncture to earn a living and save lives along the way. Those who provoke him will be struck, while those who show him love will be cherished! Meanwhile, the captivating beauty, Lea Russ, harbors a secret affection for him. As Xander wanders into the bustling chaos of city life, his skills in medicine and martial arts help him gain power and influence. Yet, amidst it all, he yearns for the simplicity of the mountains…

In ancient times, a divine spirit nourished by all creation was born into the mortal realm. This spirit split into two halves—one good and one evil. Should the evil half devour the remaining part, it would become the supreme ruler of heaven and earth, plunging the three realms into hellish torment. The only solution lies in its other half, which exists in mutual generation and restriction with it. Only by combining the power of a sacred artifact and the essence of the four ancient divine beasts can it be completely destroyed from this world. However, this also requires a person of unique bloodline. The tavern that Vyara Moonfell runs in the city of Shadowspire exists solely to await this destined one.

After 10 years of marriage, Kate Seth and Tyler Finn were unexpectedly reborn. They both pretended not to know each other. Tyler chose to return to his hometown with his childhood sweetheart. Kate stayed local and accepted a family-arranged marriage. They met again 5 years later, at Kate's charity auction. Tyler splashed out for his childhood sweetheart, basking in the limelight. The long-awaited richest young master pulled Kate into his arms, thanking Tyler for his support of the charity. The usually reserved and composed Tyler lost his composure. He began to realize that after all these years apart, Kate seemed to be over him.

Grace Smith's father, Lucas Brown, brings his illegitimate daughter Sophia Brown into the Smith family using a fake paternity test and falsely claims that Grace is not their biological daughter. Grace's birth mother, Helen Smith, never doubts this deception and even tortures and mistreats Grace for Sophia's sake. Sophia schemes to have Grace sleep with a homeless man, but unexpectedly, Grace encounters Eric Moore, a powerful figure in the city. When Grace has nowhere to turn, she seeks Eric's help after discovering she is pregnant with his child. They have a flash marriage, and from then on, Grace enjoys a life of being doted on by her wealthy in-laws while getting revenge on those who wronged her.

Laura is the only daughter of the commander at Silverwood Aviation Base. In an effort to let her son meet his father, Richard Jones, she took the child to her husband's workplace—only to discover that Richard had already remarried someone else in Silverwood. Laura's arrival provoked a fierce reaction from his new wife's family, the Smiths, who not only humiliated her but also severely beat her son Nick, leaving him in a vegetative state. Faced with Richard's attempts to shift all the blame onto her, Laura decides to fight back and make sure the scumbag and his mistress get what they deserve.

To support her husband Josh's startup, Cherry secretly funded him for years while managing their home. With her help, Josh found success after six years. As an older mother-to-be, Cherry decided to reveal her role but was met with betrayal. Relatives shamed her under the guise of concern, and when a plot led to her risking preterm labor, Josh dismissed it and abandoned her. Cherry called her brothers for help, delivered her baby safely, and decided to divorce, cutting all business ties. At their child's party, Cherry publicly exposed the scheming women. Josh apologized, and Cherry returned to her family, ready to start a new chapter with her daughter.

Dorothy, an andrologist, was forced to marry Jerome, the wealthiest man in the capital, to save her mother. She soon found herself entangled in a web of family conspiracy and a puzzling case of dual personality. On her wedding night, she encountered Jerome's "brother," Samuel. From then on, she found herself navigating between the cold, domineering Jerome and the gentle,persistent Samuel. As Dorothy unraveled the secret of his dual identity, she discovered that Jerome had developed the "Samuel" persona as a result of the trauma of his brother's kidnapping and death 17 years prior.She also uncovered that Jerome's uncle was behind the tragic abduction. Joining forces, Dorothy and Jerome confronted his uncle. Through their struggle, she helped him overcome his trauma and integrate his fractured personalities. In the end,their lives finally returned to a peaceful harmony.

Jade Scott, after being thrust through time, shares a fateful night with Caleb Zane, heir to the Duke of Southvale. Six years later, she returns to the capital with her young son, only to endure relentless humiliation at the hands of the powerful Princess Phoebe Vaughn.Just as her strength begins to waver, Caleb steps forward—shielding her, confronting Phoebe, and turning the tide.As their bond deepens, they realize their hearts had been intertwined long before destiny brought them together again. And the son Caleb has spent years searching for? He's been by his side all along. But the greatest revelation is yet to come: Jade is no ordinary woman—she's the rightful royal princess.

After being betrayed and buried alive by her family, Zelma miraculously survives but loses her memory, regressing to the mentality of a five-year-old child. As a beggar on the streets, she is rescued by Jimmy, the seemingly frail CEO of the Pham Group. Zelma and Jimmy entered into a quick marriage. However, their happiness was short-lived as the Pham family treated Zelma poorly. Without meaning to, she outsmarted them all with her playful tricks. During a confrontation with Jimmy's stepmother, Zelma unexpectedly regained her memories and decided to hide her true identity while living in the Pham household. As she and Jimmy worked together to stand up against their families, a deep bond forms between them, leading to an unexpected romance amidst the chaos.

Susan Lane never expects to witness her husband's betrayal with her own eyes. Heartbroken and determined to leave him, she asks for a divorce—only to face his cruel retaliation. Just when she feels trapped with no way out, her best friend's stepson, Ken Shaw, steps in to protect her. As they begin living under the same roof, emotions begin to grow in a way neither of them has expected. Ken can no longer hide his growing love for her, and despite her initial hesitation, Susan finds herself drawn to him as well. Against all odds, they eventually choose love and embrace a future together.

Evan Harvey, the nine-star commander of Fubrar, was betrayed by Bently Sloan while rescuing his master. This betrayal resulted in Evan's crippled legs and his memory loss, which resulted in him becoming mentally impaired. Following an arranged marriage with the Porters under the guidance of their patriarch, Evan spent three years being cared for by Carol Porter, enduring the disdain of the Porters.As Evan gradually regained his memory, the nine-star commander also made a comeback. From hitting rock bottom to reclaiming the pinnacle, Evan, with unwavering determination and the support of his wife, Carol, and others, overcame numerous challenges. With the trust and help of those around him, he finally dispelled all obstacles and emerged from the shadows.

Lycan Gray has battled a stubborn case of anorexia for years, and his last hope lies in tracking down a mysterious chef known for healing through food. During his search, he crosses paths with Wendy Sable, an outer disciple from Woodabbey. When Lycan is caught sneaking food, Wendy mistakes him for a thief and kicks him off the mountain.Fate brings them back together in town. To dodge a politically arranged marriage,Lycan offers Wendy a hefty sum to pretend to be his girlfriend. What he doesn't expect? Wendy turns out to be not only his long-lost fiancée—but also the culinary genius he's been searching for all along.

In her previous life, Laura Hampton mistook a cunning woman for her closest friend and gradually fell into the web of lies spun by Angela Harrison. Cast aside by her family, she met a tragic end beneath Angela's car.This time around, Laura knows the truth: her childhood savior was never Angela. Seeing through Angela’s façade, she decisively steers clear of her traps—and discovers that Eric Pearson has been quietly watching over her all along, in both lifetimes.Slowly, Laura exposes Angela's true face to her parents, ultimately driving her out of the Hampton family and ensuring she faces the consequences she deserves.

After her father's betrayal destroys her family, Jeri Snider abandons her fortune and disappears, only to be saved by struggling entrepreneur Clayton Lynn. She helps him build his empire in secret, but once he rises to power, he turns on her, even cheating with her relative, July. When July exposes Jeri and sets her up to be assaulted, mysterious tycoon Craig Lawson intervenes. But why does he care? Jeri once left him without explanation, and now his sudden return feels… calculated. Is love the real motive? Or is this marriage just another trap? Jeri must outsmart them all—before she loses everything for good.

Elian Bruce is young, ambitious, and utterly devoted. Kaylan Bell is his entire world. They study side by side, build a business from nothing,dream of forever. He promises to marry her and love her for life. She vows to never leave his side.But ten years change people.Ten years turn promises into weapons. Ten years transform love into the sharpest blade.Now the devotion curdles into something unrecognizable. The man who once held her like she's precious now wields that same closeness like a knife. And Kaylan faces the most painful question:when your greatest love becomes your deepest wound,who bleeds more—the one who wields the blade, or the one who once forged it? Some loves don't die.They just learn to cut deeper.

In her previous life, Laura Hampton mistook a cunning woman for her closest friend and gradually fell into the web of lies spun by Angela Harrison. Cast aside by her family, she met a tragic end beneath Angela's car.This time around, Laura knows the truth: her childhood savior was never Angela. Seeing through Angela’s façade, she decisively steers clear of her traps—and discovers that Eric Pearson has been quietly watching over her all along, in both lifetimes.Slowly, Laura exposes Angela's true face to her parents, ultimately driving her out of the Hampton family and ensuring she faces the consequences she deserves.

Queenie was taken out of the orphanage by her parents. She thought she could finally live a happy life, but upon returning home, she discovered the existence of a favored fake daughter, Winnie. Fearing that Queenie would take everything from her, Winnie resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics. To frame Queenie, she even pushed her fiancé's sister down the stairs, leaving her in a vegetative state. In court, Queenie's parents biasedly supported Winnie and deleted surveillance footage. Her brother even testified against her, sending her to prison. After five years of suffering, Queenie emerged from prison feeling hopeless and no longer yearning for familial bonds. She just wanted to escape that home.\