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 ﻿Marcel dragged time as long as he could, but then, some things were unavoidable no matter how far he ran away from Clara - his betrothed.
 Lady Clara Louise Alberta was his fiancée - a choice he had no say in. It was a political marriage, one that both sides reap immense benefits from.
 Clara was a blueblood, descended from a long line of royals - no longer in power - and a ladder for the Luciano Clan to the upper caste of the society, the beau monde.
 Luciano Clan might be powerful but they're all known for the wrong things - the mafia. A business built on blood, death, and betrayal, a den of wolves where only the fittest survive - a life he was cursed to by being the son of his father.
 How does the royal Alberta Clan benefit from this unholy union? Although the monarchy system has long been abolished, the Alberta Clan has many resources but lacks one thing.
 Protection.
 Thanks to their name and power, they attract enemies, each of their heirs, an enticing conquest to be won. Hence while they protect them, the Luciano Clan would as well bask in their glory, their glorified legacy.
 For the first time, the Luciano Clan would not only be feared but envied - as his father wanted. His great urge to "belong"&nbsp; with the true bourgeois would be granted with their union.
 Although they were polite to each other, it was clear that there was no love lost between Marcel and Clara. While Clara looked down on Marcel, perceiving him as nothing less than a barbarian - a stain to her would have been perfect life - Marcel was disgusted with her overbearing arrogance. She perceived everyone else as below her when in reality, all she had was a title and a heritage.
 Even the thought of touching her disgusted Marcel and he had no doubt she felt the same way. But then, he wouldn't be able to prolong it, not on their wedding night. They would have to sleep with each other because his father would only relax when he has an heir from them.
 Such was the fate bestowed to Marcel, not that he had another alternative anyway. Marrying for love was not for him - an impossible dream- one that would send him to the grave. His father would cast him off at the first sign of weakness. He can't be weak.
 "Staying here would not delay the inevitable," Macy reminded him.
 She had returned from delivering that little chihuahua - he still had no idea what he to do with - at his place. Macy was his assistant and an efficient one at that - including warming his bed. She was among the few people he rarely trusted and she took care of him, including his needs. It was all business&nbsp; and pleasure at the same time.
 However, just because they get between the sheets doesn't mean they're together. Macy knows her place and makes sure no trace of ambition springs up. It was just a job, one she willingly provided. She was not stupid to blind herself with the illusion of love because he, Marcel, was devoted to his cause - and family.
 And now, his cause was getting married to the Alberta princess whether he likes it or not.
 Marcel grumbled low in his throat, he was not afraid of some proud princess rather he was wary of her. For someone who was of loyal blood, she sure plays dirty.
 Macy was the definition of perfection, with her blonde hair trimmed into a bob with no strand out of place, sharp blue calculating eyes, and dainty lips. Right now, she tipped her head in a way that taunted him yet stayed in check as well. She knows he doesn't take lightly to disrespect.
 "She said I should be here, she didn't exactly state where," Marcel exploited the loophole in Clara's order.
 Macy only smirked at his smartness.
 They were right outside Clara's home and though they could hear the sound of music blasting through the speakers, he made no move to leave. Not that the men standing guard outside would force him out for staying at the lawn in his car inconspicuously. They were his men. Most of the guards who worked here were from their forces, honoring the bargain made already. All that was left was the union between their children - which should be happening sometime around this year.
 Marcel didn't give a thought to his wedding preparation, his father was in charge, nor did he look forward to a happy life with that pretender with many masks.
 "So you're going to stay here all night," She said, yet hinted at another when she wrapped her arms around her chest, those ample blossoms teasing him with a sneak peek.
 Marcel knew what she was offering, but tonight, he preferred another variety - spicer, fiery. If he was going to bed, he would need a redhead on his bed.
 Clara knows what he does behind her back nor does she bother to hide hers from him as well. They owe each other no swore of loyalty nor accountability making it much easier to tolerate one another. Everything between them was purely business and one day, their bind would surely snap. That was for sure.
 "No, I shouldn't stay here,"
 Macy saw the rejection coming before Marcel could speak and for a moment he almost saw a trace of disappointment on her face, but it was gone before he could even blink. Marcel didn't care anyway, whatever Macy felt for him was her own mess to take care of.
 "I'm leaving," He said, almost stepping out of the car when she implored,
 "Can I come?" she added immediately, "Sir?" upon realizing they've gone back to being formal. Marcel might favor her, even then, there was a limit to his leniency. Marcel doesn't rule with emotion, because he doesn't have one.
 "No, stay here," a simple command she didn't dare disobey. Just because she's his favorite doesn't mean she's irreplaceable.
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 Nemesis!
 If Arianna had known that irritating man would change her life in the worst way possible, perhaps she would have poisoned his coffee the first day they met. Arianna who was tricked and about to be married off to a Loan shark by her uncle's family, finally found a way to escape. However, that was all ruined when Marcel, the feared lord of the underworld captured her. The one thing she desired the most - her freedom - was taken from her.
 Marcel prided on the fact that he was well feared, respected, and revered in the city. His name caved terror in the hearts of people, however, his reputation is put to test when a familiar stranger relieved him of his property right under his nose. Anger simmers in his veins as he goes on a manhunt against the pickpocket who robbed him.
 When he gets Arianna, Marcel is sure to show her that nobody steals from Marcel Luciano and goes scot-free. On the other hand, Arianna loathes him so much and would do everything to escape that crazy Mafia. Unfortunately, what if she ends up stealing his heart as well. Read to find out.
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 "You're a monster, Marcel,"
 "Don't monsters deserve to be loved too?"
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 [Mature content.]
 Chloe Carlson, 35, was a married woman living with her cheating husband— Vincent Gray, and their daughter— Mackenzie.
 Her failing marriage led her to file a divorce after 10 years, but her husband refused to sign it.
 “I know what you want Chloe, you want my money after we divorced. You want to take everything from me and I will not let that happen!” Vincent accused.
 “I don't need your Money, Vincent! I just want to take Mackenzie with me and leave!”
 At last, she left her bastard husband without taking a cent from him. She was going to carve her own path in life and give her daughter the best in the world.
 However, things aren’t working so well with a single mother like Chloe. It was difficult to find job because she was a housewife without qualification for a long time. Thus, in desperation as she needed to care for her daughter, she only had one way out.
 She contacted her brother-in-law— Vernon Phoenix Gray, 25, a young, heartless playboy, who happened to be the CEO of a skyrocketing company, asking him for a job in this tough time.
 “A job? That's not an issue. You can work as my personal assistant and take care of all my daily needs.” Vernon smirked and leaned in. “Especially in bed,” he whispered in her ear.
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 Would Chloe fall into the hands of her evil brother-in-law and become a slave of his whim?
 Or would she return to her abusive scum husband for their daughter’s future?
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 Note: There is an age gap in this story,
 Chloe is 35 years old.
 Vincent is 35 years old.
 Vernon is 25 years old.
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 Doctor Irish Lane- 28 years old, was a renowned psychologist in New York. She looked stunningly attractive, sexy, and smart—a real beauty with the flesh of ice and bones of jade to every man's eyes.
 One day, she woke up with a dashing and mysterious stranger on her bed. Recalling last night's event, she can't remember how they end up together in the huge bed. She stared at the calm face before her and was startled when his phone rang. The man woke up and quickly answered the call.
 She clearly heard the conversation he had. The stranger was getting married today! Composing herself, she hastily took money from her wallet and handed it to him without giving him a chance to explain. She sprinted to the door and disappeared from his life.
 Unexpectedly, when she started her new job, the stranger once again appeared in front of her, dragging her into a murder case his company, Runestone Group, involved.
 She refused him immediately, but no way he would let her escape.
 He calmly said, "It's very dangerous for you, being so beautiful, to get into my car in the first place. And I take no for an answer!"
 Irish tried to calm herself down and then did her seat belt. "Mr. Dover, I've told you that I also usually charge overtime pay."
 "Doctor Irish, don't you think your professional fee is high?"
 "Is it?" Irish rolled her eyes, and an idea occurred to her, "No, the price of basic commodities nowadays is increasing, so doctors should increase their salary too."
 "You are a smart woman." He said a half-sentence, and the end of his words was meaningful. "Of course, the extra money on the check was just an advance deposit. We can negotiate about the related remuneration once I'm satisfied with your performance."
 His scheming trick clearly trapped her, and it was too late for her to take back her words and realize the implication of her abrupt action.
 A dangerous game of love that is full of lies and deception. Two exceptional individuals that fate collided, leading to the past they tried to bury.
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 Scarlett's world collapses when she is drugged and forced to marry an old, filthy-rich widower with five children.
 Trying to escape her seemingly inescapable troubles, she accepts an offer of a one-year contract marriage with a mysterious gentleman. He promises this will get her out of her hostile-arranged marriage problems. She took the offer.
 If everything goes well, she will be a free and independent woman in one year...
 However, many things take an unexpected turn. The contract marriage made Scarlett's life feel like she was riding a rollercoaster. A mix of exhilaration, dreaded inferno, and joyful heaven.
 ****
 Only a crazy person would accept his offer. And right now, she does not fall into that category. Her mind is still sane.
 "Please don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help myself. And at the same time helping you."
 Scarlett was even more confused.
 "I know my problem is complicated. But, I think being married to a man I just met, without love, feels weird..." She said.
 "This is not a real marriage but a contract marriage that you can set up to your advantage. And also mine."
 Scarlett listened silently; inside, she was shocked and a bit perplexed.
 Xander crossed his arms over his chest while looking into Scarlett's eyes. He continued, "As I said before, I will help you, and at the same time, you will help me. I don't need to explain what my problem is. But, I assure you, if you agree to do a contract marriage with me, then your problems will be solved. So what do you think!?"
 Scarlett was in no hurry to speak. She slowly raised her head and said, "So I can put any clauses I want in the contract?"
 The man nods, saying, "As long as it doesn't hurt me."
 She offered a handshake to Xander, "Okay. You got a deal!"
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 All Amy needed to do was get away from her pursuers. The last thing she thought she'd encounter was being kidnapped, drugged and offered to some smelly fat old man.
 But no, he wasn't any of that. Zach was simply a god. And he was drugged, just like her. It could be the drugs or she just genuinely found him irresistible. And to her luck, he didn't resist her when she made a move on him. When she found out how much of a beast he was in bed, she wasn't complaining.
 But she knew they were not supposed to cross paths. So when she finally left the next morning, little did she know that fate had a 'little surprise' in store.
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 Bai Renxiang, the first young miss of the Bai family had her name on the headlines with a shocking discovery.
 As though that wasn’t enough with her tainted reputation, her angry father threw her out of his house and company while her boyfriend broke up with her for an arranged marriage, basing it on the trending news.
 She was abandoned and left alone. All but two persons stood beside her, her mother and maternal grandfather.
 Life not being satisfied, decided to throw her world into chaos again, with her mother being diagnosed with cancer of the Kidney.
 In a bid to get help for her mother’s surgery, she found herself seeking help from her step sister and unfortunately being in the same situation that ruined her life before.
 At the end of it all, she was left with a cheque and her dignity GONE.
 Li Fengjin, the mysterious CEO of Emperor's Enterprise, the untainted playboy who gets pestered by his parents to get a stable relationship, got laid one night.
 He could not forget what transpired between him and the mysterious lady that sauntered into his room that fateful night. He tried to find her but he got nothing.
 In the storms and trials of life, would Bai Renxiang be able to rise and find out who set her up to get revenge?
 Would he be able to find her? Would they fall for each other? Will they be able to pass their trials without falling apart?
 And what about the sweet little thing holding unto his leg from nowhere and saying, ‘Will you be my dad?’
 Find out how these two weave their fates in the threat of life.
 ******
 "Sir, we have searched and searched but there is no trace of her anywhere.”
 “How come? Search again,” Li Fengjin ordered.
 “But...”
 “NO BUTS!” He yelled in anger. “Get this done, now! Find her and bring her to me if you must.”
 “Yes sir.”
 Beep!
 Taking in a deep breath, he tried to calm down before unlocking his phone and looking at a picture on the screen.
 "Think you can run off after leaving my world in a storm, huh? You have to take responsibility for me. Keep hiding, I would find you and make you mine."
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 "You will be my wife one day."
 Declared Liu Jun - the handsome and wealthy young master to his beloved childhood friend. He vowed to marry her at all costs.
 But that vow made him a villain.
 The woman he desired didn't return his love. Crazy and heartbroken, he crashed into her wedding, who was going to marry the love of her life, Liu Jin, unfortunately his own younger brother.
 Circumstances took a drastic turn, leaving him with only one choice to pay for his sins - His death.
 But fate gave him another chance.
 Liu Jun was reborn.
 In this new life, he chose to let go of his love and start anew. He discarded his villain's identity and closed his heart forever.
 But a new encounter and new troubles come knocking on his door with the secrets of his past life that even he doesn't know.
 Will the villainous Mr. Liu find his happy ending this time?
 *Excerpt*
 Ai said, "I forgot to clarify something. It seems you have a misunderstanding that I am interested in you because I stared at you."
 Jun blinked once.
 "Rest assured that's not the case. I won't look at you that way. You are not my type."
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 In her past life, Su Xiaofei lost everything when her father’s other daughter came, essentially ruining her life. Only at the end of her life did her half-sister Ye Mingyu, reveal the truth. Su Xiaofei wasn’t her parents’ real child, but an orphan that they chose to adopt when they found out that her adoptive mother couldn’t conceive a child.
 After losing her adoptive mother and her own life, Su Xiaofei was given a chance to make it right! Returning to the days before the mother and daughter pair ruined her life, Su Xiaofei decided she would no longer be a filial child to her scum of a father, and promised not to love her trash of a husband.
 Just as she thought her heart had turned cold and immune to love, a certain Young Master Lu decided to profess his undying love for her. In the last moments of her past life, Lu Qingfeng was the only one who held her limp body close and shed tears as she departed from the world of the living.
 "My mind is already set. Aside from you, I will not marry someone else. Moreover, in this lifetime and the next ones, I will only have you as my wife."
 In everyone’s eyes, she was the wicked villainess, but for Lu Qingfeng, Su Xiaofei was his personal goddess.
 As she navigates through her second chance at life, would Su Xiaofei be able to teach her heart not to be swayed by his love?
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 In her previous life, An Xiulan had been oppressed and tortured by the members of Duke An's household. Her legitimate status wasn't enough to save her from the schemes of jealous siblings. For sixteen years, she tolerated the oppression inflicted on her but in the seventeenth year, she was pushed to death into the frozen lake.
 Now she has reincarnated into the body of a youthful girl in the modern world who died in a car accident. She was given everything she was devoid of in her last life– family, love and education.
 Graced with a new life, An Xiulan is determined to strive towards a better life. She will be the best daughter. She will study hard. And she will stay away from puppy love.
 Nothing must come between her path to become a top scholar!
 But there seems to be a hitch in the plan.
 Why was the backbencher Han Zixin following her to the library, laboratory, playground and even the principal's office?
 Wasn't Big Boss Han allergic to studies?
 Why was he following the campus Belle?
 …
 Teacher: An Xiulan is a top student. We must preserve her at all costs.
 Class Ten gulped as they recalled how a certain bro-con had supplied cheating slips to his model student sister in monthly tests subsequently resulting in her topping the exams!
 Lu Xuan: No one is allowed to bully my sister!! Only I can bully her!
 Everyone in class Ten: ????
 A few days later, class Ten witnessed the delicate looking youthful girl chasing her self proclaimed brother with a hockey stick!
 The delicate looking campus Belle wasn't delicate at all!
 ...
 A delicate girl can't possibly make two big gangsters of Jingyuan Highschool dance on her tunes?
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 “A wedding, yes, but not to this girl. You will go down because of this. I would make you pay a million times over. This is my promise to you.”
 Being drugged and unknowingly having a one-night-stand with a stranger, Andromeda Kai found out that losing her virginity was not as painful as being cheated on by her fiancé and co-designer a day before her wedding.
 Even with this setback, she refused to cower. She would repay her enemies’ schemes a hundredfold and stop at nothing till she stands on top of the fashion world!
 She is prepared to do it alone - but she gets help from someone unexpected!
 With the tale of a sweet romance hanging around her life, demanding her love and attention, Andromeda is
 confronted on all sides by the undying love of Liu Xueyi, the entertainment emperor, who would use all means to make the queen of the fashion world fall for him.
 So many secrets lay in the dark while her enemies try to steal her glory, ruining her completely.
 She had her plans. He had greater plans for her. He would make her rule and bring her enemies down, not as a queen but as an Empress!
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 There are times when you’ll still never be good enough no matter how hard you try.
 Born with a frail twin sister, Li Caiyi gives most of her time to take care of Li Chunhua. Her parents and older brother trust her to take care of her sister, yet Li Caiyi can’t help but feel the disparity in treatment and affection given to both of them.
 In her whole life, she has never become anyone’s first priority. Not in the heart of her family, and especially not in the heart of her childhood friend, the Young Master of Meng family, Meng Renshu.
 When Li Caiyi became Meng Renshu’s wife, Li Caiyi thought she could finally become someone’s first priority, but everything fell apart in just three years.
 She decides to let everything go. Then she meets Shen Qiang in the most unexpected place. No one wants to accompany her in her life, yet this stranger offers to accompany her in death.
 “Do you want to jump together?”
 When she opened her eyes, Li Caiyi had gone back to her high school times.
 This time, she won’t make the wrong choice again.
 But where can she find Shen Qiang?!
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 Qiao Mei transmigrated into a novel as a supporting character with the same name as her who lacked presence. This supporting character was a country bumpkin who couldn’t get married due to her obesity. According to the original script, this country girl Qiao Mei was a fatty spoiled by her grandfather. However, their relatives were all vicious and cruel people. Her grandfather had poor health, so once he died, the relatives would divide and swallow up his assets. Hence, her grandfather’s greatest wish was to marry Qiao Mei off. For this, even sacrificed and betrayed his good friend’s grandson, Xia Zhe. Grandpa got Xia Zhe drunk and had Qiao Mei forcibly take the strong and handsome Xia Zhe with her body which weighed more than two hundred pounds. Then, grandpa would catch them the next day and force Xia Zhe to marry Qiao Mei. However, that eventually caused the start of Qiao Mei’s unfortunate life.
 Also, in the original story, Qiao Mei took possession of Xia Zhe’s mysterious jade. But due to Qiao Mei’s stupidity, her cousin's sister had tricked Qiao Mei into giving her the jade, which resulted in the cousin’s family becoming rich. When Qiao Mei transmigrated here, it was during the awkward moment when she was making love to the man after making him drunk. She woke up groggily the next day and grandpa’s team had already appeared at the door. Qiao Mei was frightened. She didn’t want to proceed on the original path and marry a man who didn’t love her. And so, she lied and chased grandpa away. She also pushed the man out before forcing herself to look at her tanned and chubby reflection in the mirror! Alas, she cried at her ugly appearance…
 Like a sumo wrestler in large cloth underwear, even the plus-sized apparel shops didn’t have clothes in her size. And her face was the size of a pizza, a scorched pizza! Qiao Mei decided to reform her life! The first step, lose weight! The second step, clean up her room! She used to be particular about cleanliness, and although her current house had a huge courtyard, she could only describe it as messy! The third step was to hold onto the jade tightly so her greedy cousin wouldn’t stand a chance! Only, wasn’t the tall and handsome Xia Zhe supposed to hate her according to the original story? Why was he being nicer and nicer to her?
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