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Bound By A Promise

Lena Hart is used to fighting for what’s hers. At twenty-three, she carries the weight of her family’s dying company on her shoulders, knowing that one wrong move could erase generations of hard work. When Adrian Vale, the enigmatic billionaire CEO who has a reputation for breaking companies as easily as hearts, sets his sights on acquiring Hart & Co., Lena has no choice but to confront him directly. What she doesn’t expect is his proposition: a temporary engagement, a public alliance designed to stabilize the market and protect both their families’ legacies. Six months. No emotions. Strict terms. Nothing personal. But rules were never meant to last when hearts get involved. As Lena and Adrian navigate red-carpet events, corporate boardrooms, and the subtle battlefield of public appearances, sparks flare — at first frustrating, then undeniable. He is infuriatingly brilliant, infuriatingly arrogant, and yet, in rare moments, impossibly human. She is stubborn, witty, and sharp, and the more he sees her determination, the more he begins to question the walls he’s built around his heart. Yet the contract that brought them together hides more than it reveals. Behind Adrian’s polished exterior lies secrets that could shatter Lena’s trust — and behind Lena’s fierce independence are risks Adrian never anticipated. As jealousy, misunderstandings, and family pressures mount, they must decide: is love worth defying duty? Or will ambition and pride destroy them both before they ever have a chance? Bound by a Promise is a story of high-stakes romance, slow-burning desire, and the fine line between business and the heart. It is a tale of enemies forced to stand side by side, discovering that sometimes the greatest deals aren’t signed on paper — but on the soul.
Kerrylinks1 · 205 Views

Marvel Is Broken Because of Me

"Transformation", "Narcissus", "Anime Crossover", "Behind-the-Scenes" Su Modie never expected that she would transmigrate into the Marvel world and become a beautiful girl. Looking at her face in the mirror, which was more innocent than her first love, and then imagining the world-ending Thanos snap in the future, the girl felt dizzy. What's the point of playing this game? Just not getting caught and having babies is a success! Fortunately, she awakened "The Villainess Simulation Game" and started with the bomb demon Reese. As long as she causes trouble and harvests negative emotions, she can use the Villainess Value to draw an avatar. Minami, Makima, Red Wolf, Rize Kamishiro, Android 18, Annie the Female Titan… Wait a minute, has something strange gotten mixed in? As he grew closer to the increasingly aloof, domineering, and yandere types surrounding him, surrounded by the scent of citrus, Su Modie's original desire to be a macho man gradually wavered. …This feeling of “pampering myself” is getting more and more addictive! So the girl completely let loose and became a troublemaker among a group of superheroes and supervillains. Draw new avatars, train and simulate characters, and unlock more poses... oh wait, I mean more skins and abilities. Tony: Miss Lacey is so mean! She blew my armor to smithereens and then sold it for scrap metal QAQ Thor: Is Mjolnir's password "big-breasted, brainless blonde beauty"? Why did that mage named Lux ​​just casually pick her up? Nick Fury: What do you mean, even Hydra has been infiltrated by LeBlanc? Thanos: What are you looking at me for? I'm Miss Machima's dog, woof! When Su Modie came to her senses, she looked at the Marvel universe she had messed up and blinked innocently: "I really didn't intend to destroy the world!" 50 POWER STONE = EXTRA CHAPTER
Grahelesko · 85.2k Views

Second Chance: A Dark Tale of Urban India

[Anti-Hero | Revenge story] "What the fu..?! I got transmigrated?" "Holy shit… A 44-year-old M!LF, a 25-year-old sister, a 21-year-old younger one, and twin cousins my age? And this idiot was adopted? Thank you, God. I swear I'm not wasting this second chance." 'So this fool was raised like a lamb…but they have no idea that this very lamb is about to turn into a lion.' ********************************************************** Meet, Riku Higashi, a notorious Japanese hacker on the run, dies tragically.  But fate isn't finished with him. He is reborn in India as an 18-year-old high schooler, Rohit with a brand new identity and a house full of tempting opportunities. Raised as the heir to a billionaire, Rohit soon discovers the truth: this life is not a gift, but a countdown. Once he turns twenty, he is meant to be disposed of. What begins as freedom quickly twists into tension. What his handlers fail to realize is that in his past life, Riku was no ordinary criminal. He was a master mind wanted by twenty-one nations—a wolf in sheep's clothing. Given the perfect opportunity, he can return every betrayal a thousandfold. This new life offers pleasure, power, and the tempting possibility of redemption. He could erase his criminal past and live in comfort, untouched by shadows. But fate has other plans. The very secret organization responsible for his death has resurfaced, haunting his path to power once more. As his past tightens its grip, Rohit must choose: hide behind a new face—or confront the darkness head-on. To the world, he could become a billionaire prodigy. To the underworld, a relentless hunter. And this time, he has everything to lose, and everything to take back. One thing is certain. His story will not be confined within a single nation’s borders. More Tags: #Psychological, #Revenge, #FamilyBusiness, #DarkRomance, #Possesive, #Corruption, #Scifi, #Mafia, #Espionage, #FaceSlapping Notes: - Dont skip the story for lemon scenes or you won't enjoy it and miss many things like the art work or jumping wrong conclusions. - The system setting is AI based (not magic) and will only appear in possesion to MC after chapter 65+. - The story is based on fiction, and any resemblance to real-life place , person, brand or events should be considered a coincidence. The cover picture is also AI-based. In case anyone has any issues, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for reading. Chapter Release Schedule Official Timing: 21:30 IST – 22:30 IST(Daily chapter release) Optional Timing: 11:30 IST – 12:30 IST(Occasional bonus release) Event Timing: Random(Bonus or mass chapter drops) Expected Output:8 to 12 chapters per week(~1.5k–2k words each)
Hawkclaw · 297.2k Views