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Why did she, a woman like her, dare to slip out of his sight without making a sound? Did she think this was a hotel? Light from the house streamed out as usual, and Izaiah dashed inside, but he couldn't find Ashley anywhere. The usual lights, the sofa, the TV wall, the sofa wall, the blue chandelier... it seemed to be missing something... That woman, that woman didn't even wait for him today. A smirk appeared at the corner of Izaiah's mouth. In the past, no matter how late he came home, that woman would always curl up on the sofa, quietly waiting for him to have a late-night meal. But today, he didn't see her at all. Indeed, she couldn't pretend any longer. Fine, he would let her experience the taste of being humiliated and bruised all over her body later. Izaiah was starting to feel tired. He changed his shoes, took a bath, but there was still no sight of Ashley, and her voice couldn't be heard either. It seemed... she was really not home. A sudden fury erupted in Izaiah's heart. Hastily wrapping his bath towel around himself and slipping his shoes on without care, he searched from the bedroom to the guest room, from the closet, even to the basement... every corner where a person could hide was turned upside down, and he still couldn't find her. Unable to find her, Izaiah's anger grew. This woman, her performance tonight was infuriating! He tried to calm down, forcing a smile on his lips, though his expression was far from pleasant. This woman's heart was growing more wild, doing as she pleased. Good. Leaving, are you? Then don't bother coming back. Izaiah bolted the front door and even locked his bedroom securely before turning in for the night. Without Ashley's nightly declaration of love before bed, without her scent, without her nauseating words, Izaiah found himself sleeping particularly well - better than he had ever slept before. Except for a faint sense of loss when he woke abruptly, and except for the icy cold temperature of his bed linens. The next day, Izaiah woke up not knowing how long he had slept. His eyes still held traces of sleep as he reached for his cellphone. To his surprise, it was almost eleven o'clock. "Ashley, are you courting death?!" Izaiah shouted habitually towards the doorway. If it was like before, Ashley would always bring him a glass of milk, with a disgustingly dutiful look as though she were a good wife and mother. Damn it, why didn't that woman wake him up today? He cursed inwardly as he snapped back to reality. Ashley had disappeared last night. After declaring that she wanted a divorce, she was gone. He wouldn't believe it. He simply wouldn't believe this woman could escape from his control. In no time, Ashley would beg him to return to her, to give her a little love, and yes, even to keep her. Ashley, that despicable woman. It was better without her. There would no longer be anyone to trouble him. Izaiah went to his company as usual. After all, he was the CEO of Flores Enterprise. What if he was late? Who dared to question his being late? From being an insignificant nobody to become the president of such a big company like Flores, There was no one in New York who would not envy him. They would be more envious of the fact that he had married the Flores' beautiful daughter, he had become a winner in life at a young age. However, life was not always so simple and perfect. Izaiah laughed bitterly, adjusted the tie around his neck and strode into the company. "Ashley, the company is still in my hands. Where can you run off to?" With familiar greetings in the background, Izaiah walked expressionlessly into his office. As soon as he sat down, however, the door was pushed open again. Joey said, "Good day, Mr President." Joey is a thorough "badass", the heir to the Gomez's Corporation. He has spent his entire childhood with Izaiah, and because of that, their relationship waxed quite strong till date. Despite being indifferent towards his family assets, Joey spends every day sucking up to Izaiah. Izaiah glanced at Joey and asked, "What's up?" Shaking off his joking demeanor, Joey threw a stack of documents at Izaiah, saying, "These are some psychological analyses regarding mental illness. You should take a look. I believe that Katelynn's condition is actually quite normal..." Izaiah glared at Joey who wisely chose to shut his mouth. Ashley is after all, Izaiah's wife in name. All high society was present for their wedding, and they all knew about their relationship. Of course, there were also those who knew that Ashley did not seem to get along with Izaiah. However, almost no one knew about Izaiah's relationship with Katelynn. The psychologically "fragile" Katelynn was terrified of rumors, so Izaiah seldom appeared with her alone, let alone allowing others to know of their relationship. Joey thought for a moment and said, "Is Ashley becoming jealous because you care so much about 'Katelynn'..." "Shut up," Izaiah replied without even raising his head.

["Genre": 70s + Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Flirting + Rebirth + Divine Doctor + Space + Suspense & Investigation) Joanna Bennett never faced much hardship in her life, except for when her father fell seriously ill and her sister-in-law tormented her, nearly driving her to despair. She was sold to Ethan Fletcher for a dowry of $500. Resentful of her family's cruelty and disapproving of the Fletcher family's scheming, she couldn't tolerate the long separation and eventually eloped, only to suffer the loss of her child, leading to her divorce. This marked the beginning of her complicated life with Ethan Fletcher. Given a second chance, Joanna Bennett is determined to make amends for the regrets of her past life, especially when it comes to that seemingly cold but warm-hearted man who needs to be coaxed into opening up! With the skills and knowledge, she brought from her previous life, she vows to prevent her loved ones from facing early tragedies. She will study, practice medicine, raise her children, and achieve financial success, climbing to the peak of her life! Joanna Bennett is full of confidence, ready to live a vibrant and flourishing life.

In a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns, From Heiress to Heartthrob unfolds the gripping story of Vivian Walker, whose life takes dramatic shifts from glamour to betrayal and back to brilliance. Once a beloved actress, Vivian sacrifices her career for love, only to face heartbreak and deception. At her lowest, she finds a new beginning with the heir of the prestigious Sweeten Group, who not only marries her but showers her with unwavering affection. As Vivian reinvents herself, her comeback is nothing short of spectacular. She returns to the limelight, dazzling audiences on the international stage and reclaiming her family's business empire. Amidst her meteoric rise, she grapples with the trials of life and love, as she and her devoted husband navigate the challenges ahead. In this compelling narrative, discover how Vivian's journey from a high-profile daughter to a triumphant star illustrates resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of true love.

For three years, she thought she was her husband's true love - until his ex appeared and shattered her world. Pregnant and heartbroken, she learned the devastating truth: she was merely a stand-in. As her husband begged for forgiveness, she had to decide - stay in his twisted love or walk away forever.

To survive, she had no choice but to enter a flash marriage with the heir to a powerful family in the capital. But ever since the wedding, her bad luck seemed to follow her, only for her to become the most sought-after "Fortune Goddess" everyone adored. As she got busier, she thought of their marriage as nothing more than a joke - until one day, he cornered her against a wall. you can only be mine!

After working herself to the brink of exhaustion, Sawyer Yates decides to quit her demanding job and open a small grocery store. Despite the skepticism from her family and friends, who doubt her venture will succeed, Sawyer is determined. She's not seeking a fortune; she simply wants to live comfortably without the stress of late-night shifts. Little does she know, her grocery store becomes a hotspot for various unusual customers who appear at midnight, bringing with them items from different worlds. From a young prince on the run who trades his jade pendant for basic groceries, to a tribal chief searching for farming tools who offers up peculiar herbs, and a woman surrounded by zombies who offers sparkling diamonds in exchange for food. Even bored immortals who come to watch TV dramas and interstellar nobles desperate for long-lost vegetables flock to her store. To Sawyer's surprise, instead of failing, her grocery store thrives, attracting a steady stream of eclectic customers and unique products every day. Meanwhile, the strange occurrences in her store propel her to unexpected heights, taking her community along for the ride.

No one knew that the strikingly handsome and incomparably noble heir of the Oran family had secretly gotten married-only for his wife to run away while carrying his child. That was, until one day, when the young Alex cornered the woman who had fled with his baby in front of all the media. Pressing her against the wall, he kissed her until her face burned crimson, then narrowed his eyes with smug satisfaction. Alex: "Moved?" The trembling little thing: "I-I daren't move!" Alex "I *allow* you to be moved." The shivering little creature pinned against the wall: "*Whimper*... I really daren't move!"

Everyone knew Crack was getting married-the man whose wealth could rival nations. But no one expected his sweet little wife to be... well, a total airhead. The whispers and sneers spread like wildfire, yet Crack doted on her as if she were the rarest treasure in the world. "Sleepy, sweetheart? I'll tuck you in." "Tired, love? Let me rub your feet." "Bored, darling? How about we make a baby to keep you company?" Then, one day, he stumbled upon the truth-his "silly" wife was actually...

[Father-Son Crematorium + Escaping a Toxic Marriage + Pain Before Pleasure] I had to admit-my husband's first love was a truly captivating woman. After she returned to the country... The man who always claimed to be clueless about romance when he was with me would go out of his way to charm her. Even my own son mumbled in front of me that he wanted his father's first love to be his new mom. In the eyes of those two, my only worth was doing laundry, cooking, and tending to their daily needs. But later, a little girl with autism tugged at my sleeve and said with quiet determination, "If Pei Zhan doesn't want you as his mom, I do." It was then that I realized-even the most barren soil could still give rise to the most dazzling rose. By the time I finally became the woman I wanted to be, they regretted it all... My ex-husband called, saying our son missed his mother. "His mother now... isn't me." He then admitted he was wrong, saying he had suddenly realized the one he truly loved was still me. The man beside me pressed a light kiss to the back of my hand and muttered jealously, "You think you're worthy of the goddess I haven't even won over yet?"

Years ago, Martin shone as brilliantly as a rare pearl, dazzling like the brightest star in the night sky, destined for a life of joy and ease. Yet she fell hopelessly in love with Pamela-and that love became her undoing. She endured suffering, faced calamity, lost her beauty, was torn from her flesh and blood, and left with no path of return. The man who cast her into hell was the very one she loved beyond reach. Many years later, Ye Mingzhu reappeared on the glittering stage of life-now as insignificant as dust, as humble as withered grass, her body and soul scarred beyond recognition. Five years of wandering had taught her the fickleness of human hearts. She withdrew into her shell, yearning for the child she had lost, clinging to a handful of cold bones as she waited for her wretched life to end. But Mo Chuxun refused to let her go. He trapped her, imprisoned her love, desperate to reclaim the Ye Mingzhu of the past. Her love had long drowned in the depths of the Indian Ocean, that vast divide between the port city and South Africa-now nothing but dead ashes. His feelings, after years of torment, betrayal, and tangled hatred, finally awakened in clarity. But it was far too late...

In a world where secrets lurk beneath every surface and promises are made in whispers, Shattered Innocence, Silent Vows unveils the haunting journey of those bound by love, betrayal, and the unspoken. As the innocence of youth is torn apart by unforeseen forces, the characters are forced to navigate the consequences of broken vows-silent and loud alike. This story delves into the delicate balance between hope and despair, and the strength it takes to rebuild when everything once thought pure is shattered beyond recognition. A tale of resilience, love, and silence, where the deepest truths often remain unspoken, yet echo louder than words.

When Ronan accidentally texts her ex-boyfriend Gideon to assemble her bed, she doesn't expect him to show up-or to reignite old sparks in the most awkward of ways. But between steamy misunderstandings, mischievous matchmaking, and a very suspicious medical intern named Tobias, Gideon begins to suspect he's caught in a love triangle. For a man who thought he had moved on, Gideon is hopelessly drawn back to Ronan's chaotic world, where laughter and scandals are interwoven. Can they navigate love's messy strings and accept they just might be each other's fate?

**Blurb**: When Blondie Apple escapes to Texas City for a fresh start, the last thing she expects is to be forcefully kissed by a mysterious, infuriatingly handsome stranger in the middle of the street. But that's exactly what happens when she crosses paths with Cavan Noah-a man whose breathtaking looks are matched only by his audacious arrogance. Caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, Cavan uses Blondie as an unwitting pawn to evade his pursuers. Furious and determined to hold him accountable, Blondie demands an apology, only to be swept into a whirlwind of danger, secrets, and unexpected passion. In a city where no one dares to defy him, Blondie's fiery spirit is a rare challenge to Cavan's dominance. But as the lines between hostility and attraction blur, both are forced to confront truths about themselves-and the undeniable spark that ignites every time they're near. In a tale of bold clashes and stolen kisses, **"An Unwanted Kiss"** will keep you on the edge of your seat, where every twist hides a secret and every touch threatens to break the walls around their hearts. Will Blondie hold her ground, or will Cavan's dangerous allure sweep her away?

On a dark and windy night, I found myself kissed by a handsome stranger-not just once, but twice! Who does he think I am, someone he can just kiss whenever he feels like it? And now he's saying he should take responsibility, get engaged, even marry me? Absolutely not! I left home to escape an arranged marriage, and now this man suddenly thinks he can swoop in and propose? No way... But why does this school seem filled with handsome guys? There are the cold ones, the gentle ones, and those with a devilish charm-and they all seem to have their eyes on me.

Rumors about Ethan Joseph's fiancée painted a picture of someone from the countryside-plain, uneducated, and as dull as a straw bag. But when Cheryl Margaret appeared at the banquet, she turned those rumors on their head. "This is far from ugly!" "Isn't that the Movie Emperor's younger sister?" "Her father is the world's richest man?" "And the mysterious designer Leo? That's her?" One by one, the crowd's preconceptions crumbled, leaving them in stunned silence. Yet, despite the surprise, Ethan Joseph's disinterest was evident. Then came a jaw-dropping announcement from Ethan's Group's official Instagram account: "Getting along very well, preparing for marriage." The reaction was unanimous disbelief.

Having a one night stand with Mark has been one of my greatest mistake in my life, I was heartbroken by My Ex Thomas, he cheated on me with Melissa, My step sister and after that I got drunken, had a one night stand with The Trillionare.

Blurb: I'm Flora Grace, the only daughter of the Grace family, my parents were involved in a ghastly motor accident, which led to their death, leaving me alone to survive. I struggled with no one to assist or cater for my needs, I left my parents house where they were buried. After being rejected by my uncles and aunties, in our family house, I was banished by them, looking for a means to survive. But then I met Mark Grifford, he is tall, handsome with a good build and nicely trimmed mustache, his reassuring words and his kindness made me realised, I still have a reason to live, Mark is the Man of My dreams.

Diana Kensington was caught up in a Web of lies and betrayal. Her long-term lover, who she had been with for seven years, cheated on her with her parent's biological child, Serena Kensington, who they had just found after she had been missing since when she was still a toddler. Diana had found out on her sick bed while receiving an IV treatment in the hospital. She got home, met him and confronted him but he denied having anything to do with her. Diana ends the relationship even though Marcel promises to marry her either way. Hurt by the fact that she had seen some things fall out of his trouser pocket that suggested he was having an affair. She insisted on breaking up. She goes straight to her friend's house, and they both go to a bar to have a drink; Diana gets drunk and decides to prove to Ciara that she can have any man she wants. She approached a man and even kissed him; unbeknownst to her, the man was the elder brother to Marcel, Raphael, a young Billionaire who wasn't interested In his parent's money. She leaves without exchanging contact or knowing his name. Their path crossed again on Marcel's grandfather's birthday. After a very dramatic and tense scenario, he offers to marry her so that the revenge plan could be more successful, as he would also become the sole òwner of Lorenzo's corps. Would everything go as planned? Would she be able to cope as the heiress of Lorenzo's dynasty?

He is powerful, older and my boss, a lethal combination. Job satisfaction has taken on a whole new meaning. When I lied on my resume, I didn't expect it to matter. I mean any child would love me; I was born to be a nanny. I applied for a position working for a woman, or so I thought. But Julian Masters is definitely all man...the kind you dream of licking chocolate from. The first day was bad. The kids were the spawn of the devil and I spied through a window and caught him doing something obscene.... and equally fascinating. The second day was worse, he caught me snooping in his bathroom cabinet in my skimpy pyjamas and all hell broke loose. On the third day, I ran over him in a golf cart. And by day four I had decided that I wanted that chocolate...all of it. Melted....on me. But intelligent, widowed Judges don't fall for ditzy nannies. Or do they?

"I was the heir of the Yip family which was known for the sophisticated medicine skills. But right after I finished learning the skill, I was almost killed by the enemy. Luckily, I was reborn, and the host shared the same name with me! However, the host was a coward who disappointed his family. When I was awakened, everyone thought I was trash. But actually, I got highly medical skill! I cured my father-in-law, the richest guy in the city, and also, the member of the Yip family! Gradually, they treated me like a God!"

Once a upon time they were a happy family. One accident changed it all. Mum and dad gone. Sister missing, Will they ever find her and bring her back? Is she safer with them or without them? Maybe letting her go is the best thing? The enemies are watching and waiting for the right time to break this family once again, Can they win the battle once again without losing anyone again?

Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded. It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers. The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational. The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves. Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.

In this gripping tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, a doctor finds himself at a crossroads when his banker wife refuses to have children after years of agreement. Desperate and out of options, he seeks help from those closest to him, triggering a chain of events that blurs the lines between loyalty and manipulation. When a young house help arrives, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and intentions are tested. The Wake-Up Call is a sharp, emotional story about what happens when communication breaks down, when ego overshadows love, and when one dramatic act forces a woman to confront the life, and marriage, she took for granted. Will their love survive the deception? Or is it already too late?

Isla Hart has spent her entire life protected from the truth. Sheltered in the cold, opulent mansion her father built with wealth stained by secrets, she has never known the world outside the safety of her gilded cage. She's been raised in the comfort of ignorance-her innocence preserved like a precious gem, untouched by the horrors lurking just beneath the surface. But nothing lasts forever. Her father, a man with debts deeper than anyone knows, has been in the claws of a dangerous criminal syndicate for years. And now, with everything collapsing around him, he makes an unthinkable decision to save himself: he will auction off his daughter's virginity to the highest bidder. The price of her body is nothing compared to the price of her father's survival. At twenty-one, Isla is thrust into a world she never knew existed-one where power and corruption reign, and she is nothing more than a transaction, a pawn in a game she doesn't understand. An underground auction, hidden in the dark corners of New York's criminal elite, will determine her fate. But as the bidding begins, there's one man who stands out from the rest. Vincenzo "Vince" Moretti is not like the others. A mafia don who commands respect through bloodshed and fear, Vince is a man who has made his fortune off ruthlessness. At thirty-seven, he has built an empire that stretches across continents, feared by everyone who dares cross him. Cruel, cold, and indifferent, Vince has never allowed weakness to cloud his judgment. But when his eyes land on Isla, everything shifts. She is an innocent, untouched by the darkness of the world he controls. She's everything he shouldn't want, but something about her purity calls to him. Vince outbids every man in the room, securing Isla as his own. She is no longer just a piece of property for sale-she is now his possession. A contract signed in blood, a life bound by the chains of obligation, desire, and power. To Isla, the world as she knew it shatters. Her father's debts are wiped clean in exchange for her innocence, but in the cold, unyielding world of Vince's mafia empire, she is now nothing more than a beautiful hostage-trapped in a life of submission. But with Vince, things are different. He is cruel to everyone else, manipulative and tyrannical in his dealings. Yet, when it comes to Isla, there's a strange gentleness. A possessive tenderness. He keeps her close, under his watchful eye, as if she's a rare, delicate thing that no one else can touch. But his protection comes at a price. Vince will not let her go. He will mold her, shape her, and possess her in ways she never thought possible. With every passing day, the line between desire and control blurs. Vince isn't just taking her body-he wants her heart, her mind, her soul. And as the days turn to weeks, Isla finds herself torn between survival and submission. She is drawn to him in a way she cannot escape, yet terrified of what she's becoming. But a storm is coming. Luca Santoro-Vince's former ally, now his deadliest rival-has been waiting for a weakness. A crack in Vince's otherwise unbreakable armor. And he has found it in Isla. Luca knows that Vince's obsession with Isla is his greatest vulnerability. He will stop at nothing to break her spirit and use her to bring Vince to his knees. His plan is simple: destroy Vince's empire by destroying Isla. Luca doesn't just want to own Isla-he wants to destroy what she means to Vince, and he will stop at nothing to make her his. The clock is ticking. As the tension between Vince and Luca escalates, Isla's world becomes even more dangerous. The mafia's brutal games are no longer just about loyalty and power-they're about survival. But the deeper Isla falls into Vince's world, the more she realizes that the man who controls everything around her is also controlling her heart. She cannot leave him, yet she knows that staying might cost her everything. Is she willing to lose herself in a man who sees her as both a possession and a passion? In a world where love and pain collide, Isla must decide if she can find freedom in submission or if her innocence will be the very thing that destroys her

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The missing treasure

Hellen stood alone in the grand hall, the weight of her unwanted title as the bride of a cruel prince settling heavily on her shoulders.