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After her father's business went bankrupt, Tania mortgaged herself to become Lyle's nanny. In an unexpected turn of events, she became pregnant, and Lyle mistakenly believed that Tania had betrayed him, wanting to terminate the pregnancy. Six years later, Tania returned to the country with the child...

Desperate to pay for her father's surgery, Eliza Smith takes on a bold task from Lennox Fuller, a wealthy heir: ruin his wedding. At the ceremony, she claims they're true love and expecting his child,shattering his engagement. She plans to take the money and go, but Lennox insists they keep up the act. Eliza agrees—but their fake relationship starts turning into something far more complicated…

Everyone in the Lake clan writes off young Tyler Lake as a cultivationless dead weight, until the day he coolly dissects a monster's weakness in an instant, saving his sister Tania Lake mid-trial. As the family tears itself apart fighting over their late father's sacred Mythic Relic, the rival Baker family seizes the chaos to ally with demon forces and launch an invasion.Cornered, Tyler reveals what he truly is—the reincarnation of the Ghost King aka Andrew West, one of the most fearsome beings the ancient world ever produced. He rallies the human Ghost-Tamers, forges an alliance with the Twin Reapers, and dismantles a conspiracy centuries in the making. When the dust settles, he ascends to the Hell  Realm. But even as he destroys the villains before him, something darker stirs just beyond the edge of sight.

The whole city is buzzing with gossip about CEO Natalie Adams, whose "perfect man" abandoned her on their wedding day. But she shocks everyone by declaring, "A woman thrives better without a man!" Celebrating her newfound freedom, she hires a male escort for a night of fun, only to discover she's accidentally "claimed" the most powerful man in the city, the formidable Felix Morgan—and even left him a five-star review.Thinking that would be the last of him, she soon finds herself caught in his elaborate trap. When she finally falls into his arms, she realizes their first encounter was no accident—it was all part of his master plan.

The female protagonist, Yetta Hobbes, appeared frail on the outside, but she had a complex inner world. She was the only seemingly ordinary person in her family. Her father, Ryan Hobbes, was a serial killer. Her mother, Joan Hobbes, was an expert in toxicology. Her brother, Eric Hobbes, harbored an unhealthy possessiveness towards his sister. The entire family concealed extreme antisocial personalities. Yetta had long been subjected to cruel bullying by classmates Lucy Wright, Sherry Nelly, and Belle Robert at school. Finally, one day, the three bullies volunteered to visit Yetta's home, unaware that they had already become prey...

Everyone knows Colin Dunn and I are trapped in a loveless marriage. We don’t love each other.On the night of our fifth wedding anniversary, I am attacked in my own home.Desperate, I call him for help—only to hear the line go dead. For the sake of his first love, he hangs up… and abandons me.

Ruby Joyce accidentally crosses paths with the cold Mason Steele. After one night of passion, she vanishes without a trace. Ten months later, a baby is delivered to Mason. Years later, while raising his son, he hires a girl named Bella Joyce—unaware she is the daughter he shares with Ruby. It turns out that six years ago, illness stole Ruby's chance to reunite with him.Though bound by blood, their family's reunion is painfully hard-won.

Escaping her abusive husband, Liz Bolin becomes a BDSM queen - the dominatrix Hydra Lily. She meets the mysterious, dominant Mr. Raven and makes him her sub for the first time. But Liz has no idea Mr. Raven is actually her boss, Reggie Wayne, as their contract in the playroom gradually leads to love.

As a child loved by no one, Ava suffered unfathomable abuse from her father and grandmother. On the eve of being forced to marry a scoundrel, Ava managed to flee from home with her mother's help. Years later, Ava is now a powerful CEO and returns to rescue her mother, only to walk into her family's trap. But she's a victim no longer - this time, she's back to destroy them all and seize her long-awaited vengeance.

After her father had an affair and her mother passed away, Clara's stepmother moved in with her illegitimate son, throwing Clara into a world of trouble. The scheming stepmother wanted her own son to study abroad, so she pressured Clara to drop out of school and get married, using the dowry to fund her son's education. But Clara, determined not to give up on her dreams, took on all sorts of part-time jobs. One day, she saved an elderly lady, and through a twist of fate, ended up marrying the woman's grandson. Clara was ready to keep working hard to support herself, only to find out her new husband was actually a super-rich tycoon pretending to be a poor employee! Deciding to play along with his charade, a hilarious and absurd drama ensued!

In his last life, Yael Summers wrote several songs for his eldest sister, making her a famous singer, but his brother Zayne took the credit. After being misunderstood by everyone, Yael died on a winter night. Unexpectedly, Yael was reborn and went back to five years ago. This time, he had already known the true colors of his family. So he decided to leave the family, sing those songs himself, and try to become a top singer.

Leo is fated for disaster—until his master reveals the only way out: marry Wynne, the Sutton family heiress. But his outrageous demand for a 1.88 million dowry nearly makes her lose it. Things take a turn when Leo saves the beautiful CEO Jean, finally earning some respect. Back home, his future mother-in-law objects and pushes her daughter toward her childhood sweetheart, Martin—only for Leo to repeatedly put him in his place. So a deal is made. If Leo can get the Sutton Group into the Sky Trade Union, the marriage is approved. Armed with medical skills, he secures production deals, wins over allies, and even takes in a new disciple. At the Sky Trade Union Conference, Leo crushes his rivals, cures the chairman's decade-old illness, and seals the deal. In the end, with sparks flying, Wynne takes the lead and drags him straight to register their marriage.

Ten-year-old Louie Barton tumbles into a world of deadly supernatural set in a hospital and accidentally activates Anomaly Kin-Binder System, a power that does exactly one thing: find his relatives. Turns out they are everywhere. The terrifying S-rank head nurse? His aunt.The Crimson Wraith haunting the corridors? Family.The Copper Coffin Bride? Related. The Gloom Sovereign who rules the underworld? Also his kin. While other players tremble and fall, Louie strolls through the most feared dungeons in existence with an ever-growing roster of monstrous relatives clearing the path ahead.Two worlds, countless horrors, one ten-year-old with the most dangerous family reunion in history.

Ten years ago, Wilson's newlywed wife, Whitney, mysteriously vanished. In his search, he adopted a daughter who later became the world's richest person. Now, after finally locating Whitney, Wilson discovered she had amnesia and was a renowned CEO. Taking a job as her driver, he dedicated himself to helping her regain her memories. After overcoming challenges together, they reunite as lovers.

Annie never knew her mother's love. Carole despised her, reserving all her doting affection for Fiona, the daughter of a past romance. Carole believed her marriage to Ben was a drunken mistake, and Annie was simply the regrettable result. Unable to bear the abuse Annie suffered, Ben resolved to take Annie and leave Carole for good. Despite this, on her own birthday, Annie chose to give her mother one final chance.

On the eve of her engagement, Cindy escapes her cheating fiancé and materialistic family. By chance, she ends up pregnant with the babies of Mr.Foster, the wealthiest man in Bloom City. When he acquires the hotel where she works, he relentlessly pursues her. Despite his advances, Cindy is determined to prove her worth through hard work. Over time, she starts to soften to his persistence and, in the end, not only establishes herself at the hotel but also finds her true love.

Isabella hid her wealthy identity for the sake of her loved one Luka, anonymously funding all his dreams. However, once Luka gained success, he abandoned Isabella because of her poverty and turned to marry the wealthy heiress Vita. Heartbroken, Isabella accepted a marriage proposal from Aiden, the billionaire who had been secretly admiring her. Together, they vowed to ensure Luka gets the punishment he deserved...

A year into her contract marriage with billionaire Becket, Tessa is still a virgin. When her grandma-in-law demands a baby, Tessa lies, claiming Beckett is impotent. Tessa believes Beckett avoids her because he's hung up on his ex, but what she doesn't know is that he secretly loves her since three years ago. He keeps his distance because he thinks she only married him for his money.