brutal ambition sam mariano

So-called Taisu pulse is a form of physiognomy, which can discern nobility and lowliness, foresee auspicious and ominous events, predict misfortune and fortune. Good sir, do you dare to let me feel your pulse? One pulse reading is worth a thousand gold! Look, making money is so easy, isn't it? Ah, phooey! Living two lives, Qin Liuxi's ideal is always to get by without striving for advancement, because in the world, there are always those who are willing to be lazy and not seek progress, and she is fit for such worthless tasks! But when a whole family shows up miserably and pitifully in front of her, Qin Liuxi's days as a slacker are over. Faced with the precarious Qin family in a state of distress, a maid beggar with an empty money box asking for business, Qin Liuxi has no choice but to shoulder the duties of the eldest lady, managing the household, supporting elders, and child-rearing! Qin Liuxi: I clearly got the script as a slacker, who switched it up? A cousin who questions her existence after being scolded by the eldest lady: I feel like the big sister looks at us like we're trouble! Qin Fourth Young Master, who was beaten and taught a lesson by the eldest lady: Be bolder, remove the feeling! Qin Fifth Young Master, who was lectured into a state of introversion by the eldest lady, solemnly counts on his fingers to answer questions about what the big sister is useless at: She can exorcise demons and ghosts, read faces and draw charms, heal and save people. Oh, which one did you ask about? Later, someone asked Qin Liuxi, if life could start over, what would her dream be? Qin Liuxi remained silent for a long time: To not strive for progress and to live for a hundred years!

Manakah yang kamu pilih, cinta atau ambisi? Bila kamu memlilih cinta, maka abaikan ambisimu. Bila kamu memilih ambisi, abaikan cintamu. Namun, keserakahan membuatnya memilih keduanya. Ambisi dan cinta yang ingin diraihnya, berjalan berdampingan.

Which one should you choose? Love, or ambition? Because the two cannot go hand in hand.

Famiglia Luciano dan Kartel Roríguez membuat hubungan yang tidak terduga. Lagi pula, tidak ada dari kami yang mempercayai satu sama lain. Saat-saat putus asa... adalah sebuah ungkapan untuk alasan tertentu. Dunia sedang berubah. Tantangan terhadap cara hidup dan cara mati kita datang dari jauh dan luas. Menjaga musuh kita tetap dekat adalah baik—menikahi mereka adalah hal lain. JANJI BRUTAL adalah serangkaian romansa berbahaya mafia/kartel, pernikahan yang diatur, berdiri sendiri, yang semua terkait dalam dunia yang membawa dua organisasi musuh bersama-sama untuk melawan yang lain. NOW AND FOREVER, buku satu Janji Brutal. TILL DEATH DO US PART, buku dua Janji Brutal. BOUND BY A PROMISE, buku tiga Janji Brutal. QUEENS AND MONSTERS, buku empat Janji Brutal. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, buku lima Janji Brutal. Tropes: Mafia/Kartel, Perbedaan usia, Pernikahan yang diatur, Perbedaan usia, Musuh jadi kekasih, Romansa terlarang.

He wasn't a cold-hearted beast, he just loved one woman who was a childhood sweetheart. Empress seat doesn't appeal to him if she's not the one and he swore to make her one. She went for revenge but found out it's been all a misunderstanding. The bastard that seemingly betrayed her was actually the emperor. From grass to grace; from a measly palace physician to a royal concubine, will her ambition stop there? WARNING:This is a slow paced romantic novel. The female lead's scene will be much more highlighted from the second volume as the supporting characters would have their scenes played out early. If you are not one with great patience then this story is not for you. Thanks for dropping by and happy reading. GENRES: ROMANCE, FICTION, DRAMA, HISTORICAL, TRAGICOMEDY.

In the city of Destiny Central, everyone is known for their status, riches, and their many love stories... Everyone but one man, Shiro Moji. A loser born in North America who luckily found himself getting a full ride scholarship to Matsugaya University, the best college known in Destiny Islands. Shiro is only a semester in and already he figures he's at the bottom of the food chain. He can't seem to upgrade his status, he doesn't have a lot of money to his name, and most importantly he is maidenless! Nothing seems to go right for him until he gets a text from an anonymous number sending a voice note that sends Shiro to sleep, which gives this entity enough time to treat Shiro to a new life... ------------------------ From the creator of Destiny Harem, this will be the ULTIMATE final rendition of Destiny Harem! This version tops all others, I promise. For those who is coming back to read my stories, I hope you enjoy and I promise to make this the best novel for all of you! Note(s): •Erotic Novel Galore! •Every [18+] chapter you are free to skip, it doesn't necessarily pertain to the main plot other than the usual "Power Up" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

Love faces distinct challenges at different stages of life. Some couples confront these obstacles and reach the end, while others suffer a devastating defeat. This series of over ten short stories showcases strong-willed women taking the lead in matters of love. They refuse to be subservient, hesitant, arrogant, or intimidated, never losing themselves in the relationships. Whether loved or unrequited, they reign as queens! When faced with true love, they choose to seize the moment and never compromise.

Fornos Dag, a cunning and adaptable young man from a wealthy merchant family, lives in a world dominated by noble houses and massive golems used to defend against giant Relicts. His life takes a dark turn when he witnesses a humiliation that ignites his ruthless ambition for power. Determined to never bow to anyone, Fornos uses his strategic mind and golem-crafting skills to navigate the treacherous political landscape, manipulating alliances and outmaneuvering rivals to secure his place at the top.

In a world where ancient Veins of Creation grant power—and corruption—to those born with the mark, Raze Drakan is an outcast whose strength awakens only after he’s betrayed and abandoned by his own family. Now, with the Iron Vein surging within him, Raze returns to seize control over the Veinborn and shatter the power structures that cast him aside. Driven by vengeance and relentless ambition, Raze isn’t interested in being a hero. He’ll use any means necessary—manipulation, betrayal, forbidden techniques—to rise above his enemies and carve his name into legend. But the path he’s chosen leads into a dangerous world of rival sects, ancient relics, and a dark power that threatens to consume him. For Raze, there’s only one rule: rise, or be destroyed.

Julien Dubois thought his story had ended in despair. Once a brilliant mind of France, he died haunted by the death of his best friend and the collapse of his family’s legacy. But fate offers him an impossible gift—he awakens in 1911, three years before the world is consumed by war, with a lifetime of knowledge and regrets burning in his memory. Determined to seize this second chance, Julien vows to save the friend he once lost, protect his family, and prepare his country for the storm on the horizon. With designs for weapons decades ahead of their time, he transforms a failing factory into the heart of a new industrial empire. But every invention, every step toward victory, draws him deeper into a world of rival powers, political intrigue, and deadly enemies who fear what he might become. To rewrite history, Julien must walk a razor’s edge between genius and obsession—knowing that one wrong move could doom not only himself, but the future of France. A tale of war, ambition, and redemption—where one man’s second chance could change the fate of a nation.