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The Duke's Unwanted Second Wife

**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth, beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.
Kn_star8 · 40.3k Views

Reborn in the 90s: The Fat Girl’s System Blessed Life

Jiang Yanyan had it all in her previous life — beauty, talent, fame, and a promising future. But fate was cruel. One tragic accident snatched her life away, leaving her dreams unfinished and her heart shattered. When she awakens, it isn’t in the life she knew. She has transmigrated into the body of Liu Meilin, a fat, ridiculed girl living in a small 90s village, despised by neighbors, shunned by the boys she admired, and carrying a reputation that had once been her curse. Yet Yanyan is not the same girl. With memories, skills, and talents from her past life — as a chef, beauty queen, and fashion designer — and aided by a mysterious system with hidden powers, she sees the chance to rewrite not only her own destiny but the fate of the family who once struggled in poverty. She begins by healing her family, earning their love and loyalty, even from sisters-in-law who once despised her. She creates the most exquisite dishes in the community, builds a thriving food empire, and gradually transforms herself — proving that strength, charm, and beauty come in many forms. But power and beauty attract enemies. A vicious woman, obsessed with the male lead, seeks to destroy her, blaming her for false scandals and plotting murder. And the male lead — a mysterious, wealthy man from the city, living quietly in the countryside — struggles with jealousy, fearing he is too old and ordinary for her. Yet he loves her fiercely, trusts her fully, and fights for her when danger looms. Through heartbreak, gossip, rivalry, and triumph, Yanyan’s journey is one of courage, determination, and love. From the mud of her beginnings to the majesty of her empire, she will fight to claim happiness, loyalty, and a life she deserves. Will she rise above the hatred and challenges to find love, wealth, and family harmony? And when the story ends, with twins cradled in her arms and her family and lover by her side, Yanyan will prove that destiny can always be rewritten — even for the girl who was once despised.
Moonlitheart · 3.7k Views

From Villain to Virtual Sweetheart: The Fake Heir’s Grand Scheme(BL)

Oops! The foolish real young master had run away!!! The title of the book… Micah had everything anyone could possibly envy, a gentle mother, a supportive father, and two doting older sisters. His family business dominated the capital with its high-technology products, and he was raised with a silver spoon from birth. Life was perfect. Until one day everything crumbled when a young man appeared, claiming to be the real young master. The classic case of swapped at birth… Panicked and heartbroken, Micah, the fake heir, fought desperately to hold onto his family and fortune. From Bad-mouthing and spreading rumours to initiating misplaced hatred toward the real young master, he plotted financial pitfalls and implicated his family business in progress. Not to mention his backstabbing and selling the classified information to a rival company. “What the actual f..?” Micah stared at the book, seething with anger. He was practically a villain out of a melodrama. He would never be like that! Which vengeful ghost had written this book?! “Where is my knife?!” He needed to show this so-called author the true meaning of vengeance! Even if he couldn’t get his hands on him, at the very least, he could undermine all the nonsense that was written in his book! Whether would he really be this mentally handicapped as described in the book remained a mystery, but please could someone explain the rest of the book to him? Those madmen! Those Degenerated Gongs! How could they torment the cheerful sunny Shou and twist him into an obedient meek little puppet just to satisfy their sick desires?! “I, Micah Ramsy, swear to protect my new brother from those psychos and hungry wolves!” Thus begins the journey of the fake heir, hell-bent on keeping those scums away from his sweet brother.
Akina_nass67 · 1.5m Views