the lie of marriage: leave him be me novel

On the day of Valeria Castle's engagement, her mother, Marilyn Castle, arrives at the banquet disguised as a cleaner, only to face humiliation from the Hardy family. A wealthy woman fights her over a parking spot, her future mother-in-law enforces strict household rules, and her fiancé demands an outrageous betrothal gift. But Marilyn soon reveals her true identity. Wayne Cuddy, Aaron Shaw, and Basil Brady step in with a billion-dollar dowry, instantly turning the tide. From that moment on, she proves her strength time and again, expertly resolving the crisis at Price Corp. In the end, as foreign capital threatens their empire, she takes Valeria abroad—ready for the next battle.

The only daughter of the Alpha King, Isabella, lost everything during a massacre and even became a slave to another pack. Years later, her childhood knight suddenly reappears and guides her in regaining her white wolf powers. They then fight side by side to bring down the all the liars, traitors, and murderers in their lives.

Layla Nott has been infatuated with Seth Upton since she was a teenager and even willingly gives him her vast inheritance to help him build Upton Group, transforming the Upton family into one of the most prominent families in Yeldon. However, ever since she married into the Upton family, her health has deteriorated. One day, after a visit for medical treatment, she returns home to find Seth fooling around with her stepsister, Sharon Black. Septh's mother, Susan Upton, is at home and clearly condones the affair. After being humiliated by Sharon and Susan, Layla is left shaken by Seth's confession—he has only ever been interested in her wealth and has never loved her. He has even purchased a massive life insurance policy on her and is now waiting for her death to cash in on the payout. Heartbroken by the revelation, Layla feels her life is pathetic. Impatient for her demise, Seth takes her to the rooftop and pushes her off. As she plunges to her death, Layla swears that if she were given another chance, she would exact her revenge and make sure they pay for their betrayal.

Jimmy Fischer dies tragically, only to be reborn in the 1980s. Haunted by his past life's sins, he embarks on a path of ruthless vengeance. Starting from a small factory, he relentlessly battles foreign enterprises, gradually reclaiming territories from business tycoons. Climbing his way into high society, he builds a massive commercial empire, ultimately fulfilling the promise he made to his wife in his previous life.

The wealthiest tycoon's daughter, Eva Stone, conceals her identity to be with the financially struggling Wills Zuck. However, Wills, driven by ambitions to align himself with the influential, betrays her by having an affair with the impostor, Lina Clark, who poses as Eva Stone. In the ultimate revelation, Eva unveils her true identity, delivering a resounding blow to the unfaithful man and deceitful woman in a compelling tale of intrigue and personal triumph.

After spending over a decade in the palace, Song Ruyi finally saw the light again when she was allowed to leave. However, due to an inadvertent glance from the Emperor and the jealousy of Noble Consort Chun, she was subjected to a horrific fate. Out of jealousy, Noble Consort Chun cut her hair, severed her fingers, gouged out her eyes, and slit her throat. Her sister, Song Zhiyi, waited eagerly at the palace gate for Ruyi's return, only to be greeted by a lifeless and broken body. Determined, Song Zhiyi entered the palace, embarking on a path of revenge. She navigated through various schemes and intrigues, only to discover, after exposing Noble Consort Chun's crimes, that the true mastermind behind her sister's death was someone else...

In her past life, Cici was killed by her husband, Yates. However, she miraculously reincarnated and returned to the day she first met Yates's family. This time, Cici decisively chose Yates' uncle, Benson. Despite rumors claiming that Benson was sterile, Cici found herself pregnant with triplets and was spoiled by Benson!

Kiran Colson, who grew up with Lyra Thatcher in the same orphanage, suddenly becomes the heir of the wealthy Colson family. He promptly leaves his childhood sweetheart behind for a wealthy heiress. However, Lyra is unfazed and even sends gifts during the New Year, as she's now the ex-boyfriend's new aunt...

Faye Grey, heiress to the legendary Draco Clan said to control half of the world’s fortune, keeps her identity hidden while being with Steve Pitt for three years to repay a life-saving favor. Secretly, she helps him achieve his success. However, Steve eventually grows disdainful of her and begins a relationship with Mary Cooper, the heiress of the Coopers. In a fit of anger, Faye grabs a beggar from the street and marries him on the spot. Unbeknownst to her, the beggar is actually Rolan Quinn, the top tycoon of Delinia. To avoid his family's pressure to marry, Rolan agrees to the arrangement. As time goes by, Faye and Rolan gradually fall for each other, and Faye eventually discovers that Rolan is the person who saved her years ago.

There were two best friends who, in an effort to provide companionship for their single parents, came up with an ingenious plan to facilitate their whirlwind marriage. The elderly pair, wary of the town's prying eyes and wagging tongues, donned disguises so elaborate that the day they exchanged their vows, they resembled characters from a spy novel rather than a romantic tale. Without their reading glasses, they didn't even see each other's faces clearly...

To save her grandfather, Ross Hanks, whose family was in dire straits, reluctantly agreed to divorce Zander at the insistence of the Morrison family. Additionally, she relinquished custody of the baby she was carrying to the Morrison family. Five years later, Ross's grandfather passed away, and Zander lost his memory in a car accident. Meanwhile, Ross received an unexpected offer from the Morrison family to work as a babysitter. With the help of the baby genius, they eventually uncovered the truth of what had transpired five years ago. Ross and Zander reconciled and found understanding, culminating in a heartfelt kiss and reconciliation.

The story follows Katya Jagger’s quadruplets who secretly sneak out to find their daddy. During their search, the eldest brother and the younger sister discover that the billionaire CEO, Gael Wilde, in the luxury car by the roadside is the daddy they've been looking for. The younger sister stops the CEO's car and immediately calls him "Daddy," even pulling out a strand of his hair for a paternity test.

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.

When Lily and her doctor meet in private to discuss a the results of a cancer screening, her husband Mason accidentally overhears. Believing that Lily has cancer, he divorces her, kicks her out of their house, and shacks up with her best friend—all so he can cut her loose before she can drag him down. Just as Lily is left with nothing, she meets Adam: a billionaire CEO who needs a fake relationship to appease his nagging grandfather. Lily and Adam move in together, even as Mason mocks Lily for being on death's door. But what Mason doesn't know is that Lily isn't the one with late-stage cancer—he is!

Pregnant Whitney was involved in a car accident, which turned out to be a conspiracy orchestrated by her husband, Kelvin, and his so-called "cousin" Lily. The two had colluded to kill her. Fortunately, Whitney was reborn, and this time, she set an elaborate trap, making Kelvin pay in blood and lose all his wealth! Afterward, she continued digging into the company's financial issues, exposing the mole in the finance department who had been working with Kelvin. The wealthy Leonard Gould assisted her throughout the process, and their relationship gradually grew closer. After a series of events, Whitney successfully achieved her revenge, and her enemies received the punishment they deserved.

Ten years ago, the once optimistic Sam Rider was forced to leave his family and venture to a distant land due to a misunderstanding. He lived alone, experiencing life's trials and tribulations. During this time, Sam encountered a life-threatening accident, hanging by a thread until he was saved by a girl, Helen Foster. Grateful for her rescue, he silently stays by her side and protects her to repay the debt of saving his life. The two eventually become lovers. However, life after marriage isn't a happy one. The burdens of life and various misunderstandings place immense pressure on both of them, dealing a huge blow to their relationship. Nevertheless, Sam doesn't give up. In the end, through his efforts, Sam earns approval from Helen's family and ultimately lives a happy life with Helen.

On the night before her engagement, Clara made a daring escape from her cheating ex and her toxic, sexist family. Fate took an unexpected turn when she discovered she was carrying the child of Cary Sampson—the nation's wealthiest and most powerful man. Before she could catch her breath, Cary bought out the hotel where she worked, determined to keep her in his life. But Clara wasn't about to let anyone derail her dreams. She worked tirelessly to prove her worth, resisting Cary's advances at every step. Yet, his persistence and devotion slowly melted her defenses. In the end, Clara not only built a thriving career but also became the center of Cary's world, cherished and adored like never before.

Lax Webell, the scion of the esteemed Webell family in Yara, fell victim to a nefarious scheme that left him disfigured and plagued by amnesia. Thanks to Mr. Stone's intervention, he was rescued from his plight. In a gesture of gratitude, Lax married Jane Stone, Mr. Stone's daughter, who had been in a coma.Upon Jane's awakening, she found herself dismayed by the prospect of being wed to Lax, whom she perceived as a fool.On the day of their divorce, Lax's memories resurfaced, leading him to reclaim the Webells. Five years later, he was startled to observe his doppelgänger standing beside Jane...