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The Cage of the Heartless Wolf

Zain Yan is one of Shenzhen most powerful and ruthless business tycoons. To the world, he is a flawless CEO. But inside him lives a heartless wolf—trapped in a cage of hatred and revenge. Years ago, on a blood-soaked night, Zain lost his mother and his younger sister. The man responsible for their deaths was none other than Uncle Lu Kang— the same man Anya once trusted like family. That night turned Zain’s heart into stone. Now fate brings Anya into Zain’s life— a simple, hardworking, and innocent girl with no idea about the sins of her past. Zain gives her an important project, pushes her talent forward, and keeps her close… but his intentions are far from pure. To Zain, Anya is supposed to be a pawn— someone he can use to get closer to Lu Kang and destroy him completely. But destiny plays its own cruel game. Anya’s brilliance attracts dangerous attention, and the underworld ruler known as the Dragon King discovers who she really is. To eliminate a future threat, he orders her death. The girl Zain meant to use… becomes the girl he risks his life to protect. Caught between bullets, blood, and betrayal, Zain makes a shocking decision that changes everything— A forced contract marriage. In front of the world, and especially in front of Uncle Lu Kang, Zain declares Anya as his wife. The man who killed his family… and the girl who now carries his name— are tied together by a marriage built on revenge. Is this marriage merely a weapon? Or is Anya the only weakness of the Heartless Wolf? When buried truths begin to surface, when the real connection between Dragon King and Lu Kang is revealed, and when Anya finally learns why Zain chose her— It won’t be just a relationship that breaks… but the very cage imprisoning a wounded heart.
Aarinya_Solen · 20k Views

Accidental Groom of the Substitute Marriage Wife

On the day of her wedding, Evie Yong’s world shattered before her very eyes as her soon-to-be husband trashed all their past eight years of relationship by denying her at the altar, in the presence of everyone. Forced to watch her fiancé stolen, Evie couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister dared to plot such a scheming plan to ruin her completely. Devastated and feeling betrayed, Evie had to come up with a quick option to save herself from all this mess, and that was when she had to flee away from her wedding in shame and soon figured out a plan to strike back in such a way that her enemies would be put into ruins, just as they once did to her earlier. ... “Mr. Lu, it seems we're both victims of circumstance. My groom has abandoned me for my sister, and your fiancée has run away. Why don't we turn this awkward situation into an opportunity?” She smiled boldly. “Let's get married, right here, right now!” Westley’s expression remained unreadable, but briefly, a hint of intrigue flickered in his eyes. He raised an eyebrow, “You're suggesting we marry each other, and also we are complete strangers?” Evie nodded in confidence. “Why not? We're both clearly compatible, and this way, we can both save face and gain a partner, except for the fact that this will be a contract marriage of six months.” Westley's gaze lingered on hers as if sizing her up. Then, he nodded slowly. “Very well, let's do it.” ... “You're either very brave or very reckless to make such an attempt in picking me as your husband in public,” he said after the marriage. “If I didn't try, we wouldn't have figured out a way to get this opportunity.” She responded. …. He's an almighty giant of entrepreneurship, standing high among moguls. She was born out of wedlock and denied by her family. She's been fighting tooth and nail to make a name for herself in the cutthroat world of entertainment, refusing to let her illegitimacy define her destiny. Two strangers are brought together under one roof, but their newfound connection has dangerous people lurking around. There are evil people scheming and eagerly waiting for Evie’s downfall, and they are never going to stop until they successfully get her kicked out of the door. But what they did not know was that the seemingly "worthless" person they targeted was, in fact, the anonymous genius behind the mysterious bigshot shaking the entire world… And this time, she was about to unleash hidden capabilities beyond their wildest nightmares! #Sweetheart #1v1 #Secretidentity #Genius #Quicksweetsatifyingrevenge
Honey_Dream · 2.8k Views

Popstar By Day, CEO's Wife By Night

Madison Cole's night went from bad to catastrophically worse in record time: ✓ Ex-boyfriend proposes to another woman during her late night performance ✓ Gets drunk and propositions a hot stranger (who she thinks is a call boy) ✓ Ties him up with her scarf (fails miserably) ✓ Has the best night of her life ✓ Wakes up and things spiral like Cinderella on crack Plot twist? That "call boy" is sitting behind the judging panel at her AUREYA Entertainment audition. Meet Ethan Hayes (37, hot, rich, and 'very much' her new boss)—CEO of the biggest music label in the industry and the man who just watched her audition while probably remembering exactly what she sounds like when she's 'not' singing. His offer: Become MAꓓꓷOX, replace his ex-kpop solo idol, and launch his American market takeover as a Popstar. The catch? Marry him. Secretly. For reasons he won't explain until she does. She's 24, heart'broken', actually going broke and her options are: go back to her dingy Vegas hotel apartment or become Mrs. Hayes and live out every forbidden romance fantasy she definitely shouldn't be having about her boss. Guess which one she picks? Age gap? Check. Forbidden entertainment romance? Check. Secret marriage that's feeling way too real and difficult to keep hidden? Check. Scandals and Drama? Check. Her trying to be dominant and failing spectacularly? Also check. In an industry built on perfect images, their messy secret might be the most real thing either of them has ever had—if it doesn't destroy them first.
KiX_x_X · 3.2k Views

Blackmail and roses

A single message pulls journalist Amara Reyes back into a story she thought she had left behind - The story of her father's mysterious disappearance and death years ago. The case was quietly closed, the investigation buried, and everyone moved on… except Amara. She has spent years trying to understand what happened, haunted by the questions that seem to have no answer Determined to uncover the truth, she dives into a world of secrets, lies, and dangerous power that she could never have imagined. Roman Vale is everything Amara isn’t - calm where she’s fiery, controlled where she’s impulsive, and untouchable where she’s vulnerable. As a billionaire with a cold, calculating reputation, Roman is used to protecting his family’s interests at any cost. When Amara stumbles into his life, he sees a challenge in her relentless curiosity, while she sees a man she can neither trust nor ignore. Thrown together by blackmail, circumstance, and mutual suspicion, Amara and Roman clash at every turn. She wants answers. He wants control. And yet, amidst the tension, a slow-burning attraction begins to ignite. Roman’s icy exterior hides a man capable of loyalty and unexpected warmth, while Amara’s courage and determination awaken emotions he thought he’d buried. But love doesn’t come easy when every secret has a price. The closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. When the blackmailer’s moves put Amara in direct danger, Roman faces a choice that could change everything: protect the empire built on lies, or protect the woman who has become his heart. Blackmail & Roses is a thrilling enemies-to-lovers romance filled with tension, danger, and heart. In a world where everyone hides something, Amara and Roman must navigate betrayal, corporate power, and their own hearts — proving that even among thorns, roses can bloom.
Kathywrites · 675 Views

Contract Marriage: Breaking His Own Rules

Linda Gilbert’s fall was well planned and cruel. One moment, she was a top model, adored by brands and envied by many. Next, she was branded a homewrecker, wrongly accused and framed by someone who wanted to destroy her. The scandal spread overnight, tearing her career apart completely. Her father disowned her and left her with nowhere to turn. She wandered the streets under the hot sun, lost and exhausted, only to be hit by a car and land in the hospital. That was when Linda learned the car that almost killed her belonged to the scariest CEO that everyone feared. His assistant believed she had deliberately thrown herself in front of the car, assuming she had fallen too low and had nowhere else to go… just like another desperate woman trying to force her way into his boss’s life. But Linda knew she wasn’t chasing power. What was happening to her wasn’t her fault, and the accident was nothing but a cruel coincidence. As if looking down on her wasn’t enough, she was offered a contract meant for a random woman like her. Under normal circumstances, she would have slapped it back in their faces and spat on it. But she had no choice. She forced herself to sign a harsh contract marriage for one year, with no love or affection, in exchange for the one thing she needed the most, to clear her name… As Linda stepped into a life she never wanted, she set her heart on one goal… revenge. While the world believed she married for power, she remained unbothered, quietly taking control of her life on her own terms. What she never expected…Was that the man who wrote the rules would be the first to break them?
Precy_Elegancy · 3.1k Views