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She gave up her dream of shining on the ballerina stage —for him. She sacrificed her self-respect —for him. She forgot her true identity —for him. But even after all that, she couldn’t compare to the woman who held Ryan’s heart. Arwen Quinn, heiress of prestigious Quinn family, realized too late that no matter what she did, she would never win Ryan’s love. The future that awaited her was a life trapped in endless misery of a loveless marriage. So, decisively, she ends their relationship and walks away. What she didn’t expect was that in breaking free from Ryan, she had opened the door for Aiden to enter her life — a chance that he had been waiting for. Aiden Winslow, an enigmatic CEO isn’t just mysterious —he is determined, and won’t allow to take Arwen away from him again. ____ Excerpt: Aiden narrowed his eyes, “Are you sure about this?” “If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have asked,” Arwen replied coolly. “Stop dawdling. If you’re unwilling, I’ll find someone else who can get the marriage certificates today.” His expression darkened as he pulled her close. “Once offered to me, it’s mine alone.” Unfazed, Arwen asked, “So, do you accept? If yes, we’ll get the certificates now.” “On one condition,” he said. “I don’t do contract marriages. The woman I marry will be the woman I share my bed with. If you agree, then we’ll—” “Not a problem. Let’s go,” Arwen said without letting him finish, pulling him into the Civil Marriage Bureau.

"When Shi Qingluo, an agriculture expert, opened her eyes again after dying, she realized she had transmigrated as a farm girl in an ancient era. Her story started when she was sold by her family, and was currently being forcibly taken away. She subdued evil with the greater evil, and violence with greater violence, forcing the troublemakers to cry in defeat and ended up giving in to her. Then, she married off to another village. She became the wife of a scholar, Xiao Hanzheng, who was in a coma and had just been abandoned by his extended family. Qingluo looked at Scholar Xiao’s frail mother, delicate younger sister, and obedient younger brother, and rubbed her chin out of satisfaction. From now on, they were all hers to protect. Since then, she took on the crucial role as the family’s breadwinner, led the family towards prosperity and accidentally became the nation’s wealthiest individual. Xiao Hanzheng woke up to find that his brother, who supposedly died from drowning, was alive and kicking. His sister was still at home. And their mother, who was supposedly eaten by wild beasts when she entered the forest in hopes of earning money to buy medicine, was still alive. More importantly, he even gained a capable wife after waking up. All of his immediate family members loved and relied on her. He looked at her and asked, “If you’re the breadwinner, what should I do?” His wife said, “You just have to look pretty, and earn a position in the government so that you can support me.” Xiao Hanzheng’s frozen heart suddenly came alive. “Sure!” Since then, he has worked hard in his career. He went from being an elementary scholar to a distinguished minister with great influence. He knew that from the moment he woke up, his wife was his savior.

【New Novel: After Breaking the Persona, I Reached the Peak of My Life】 【The strongest male god system is starting, let’s strive to become the strongest male god~】 Bi Xia with a blank expression: I am a woman. In her previous life, she met a tragic death. Reborn, she unexpectedly activated the strongest male god system and began her journey disguised as a man towards godhood. Facing the bullying and provocations of the past, Bi Xia smiled and crushed the cup: Cut the crap, let’s fight. Known as the Fourth Young Master, ruthless and obsessive, he devoted all his tenderness, pampering, and love to her, making her unable to leave him. “Man or woman, it doesn't matter. Bi Xia, you can only belong to me, Qin Zhan.” 【Female disguised as male + strong female stronger male + 1v1 pampering novel, spanning campus, business circles, entertainment industry, etc.~】

[loveaftermarriage, powercouple, sweetlove] On her wedding day, she broke up with a scumbag and impulsively married a stranger on the spot. She had planned to divorce him the next day, but unexpectedly, they began cohabiting. Despite his aloof appearance, he was actually considerate and clingy. He always cared for her and protected her from harm and bullies. Later, as she stared thoughtfully at the financial magazine, a revelation struck her: Why did the tycoon on the cover look so much like her husband? Moreover, he claimed they were childhood sweethearts, but why did she have no memory of it?

Ava Sterling, the top supermodel, possesses beauty, wealth, and figure, a true goddess. People who have a crush on her, those who fall in love with her at first sight, could circle the globe! One day, a paparazzi revealed sensational news that supermodel Ava Sterling had a sweet date with Young Master Kingsley, a prominent figure in Miraport, causing an online frenzy! However, just one day later, a self-proclaimed civil affairs bureau employee leaked Ava Sterling's marriage certificate with a man, and upon seeing the man's name, everyone was stunned! It turned out that the man Ava Sterling married was not the gentle and jade-like Young Master Kingsley, but Aurelia's number one figure, Poe Vaughn! Everyone was paralyzed! Women lament, men jump into rivers, refusing to live! "Poe Vaughn! Didn't we agree on a hidden marriage? How could it be exposed!" Ava Sterling barged into the person's conference room, shouting angrily. Facing the stunned gazes in the conference room, the noble and indifferent man lightly said, "Meeting adjourned." In an instant, all the senior executives scattered like birds and beasts. Ava Sterling, no longer able to suppress her emotions, rushed to the man's side, slamming her hands on the conference table, bending forward with clenched teeth, "Poe Vaughn, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation!" The man looked into her beautiful eyes burning with anger, his gaze deep as an abyss, "Mrs. Vaughn, shouldn't you give your husband a reasonable explanation for having a sweet date with Young Master Kingsley?"

At the age of 16, Bian Yue became an orphan, inheriting a massive fortune from her family and becoming the wealthiest young heiress in Xiangjiang. The Li family, close friends with the Bian family, took pity on her and brought her to their home. Upon first meeting Li Siheng, he approached her past rows of black-suited bodyguards and tenderly offered to take her home, a gesture that would captivate her heart for a lifetime. At 22, Bian Yue managed to marry Li Siheng, but under the dim lights, he, with an indifferent tone, confessed his change of heart. Determined to part gracefully, Bian Yue resolved to give Li Siheng a decent break-up. * Xiangjiang's newspapers headline the daily news, reporting that Shen Jin, the head of the Shen family, frequently visits temples due to a terminal illness and is on his deathbed. People applaud behind closed doors, citing his ruthless actions as karma. Seeing this, Bian Yue devises a plan. During a continuous downpour in Xiangjiang, Bian Yue sits in the Shen residence, drenched. In the dim light, she sees the distinctly elegant and captivating Shen Jin and hesitantly proposes marriage, to which he coldly agrees. Their marriage is hastily arranged, stirring public uproar. * Meeting Li Siheng again after her marriage, Bian Yue takes shelter from the rain. Li Siheng rushes out of his car and runs to her, desperately holding her hand and pleading for a divorce so he could marry her. That night, Shen Jin, who was abroad, returns instantly upon hearing the news and confronts Bian Yue, who had just come home. Lighting a cigarette, he casts a more enchanting silhouette against the night, kissing her fiercely. He promises that the rainy season in the harbour city will end, and he will also wait for her return home.

Betrayed by her own family, Ye Ningwan is wed to the notorious “blind” warlord Zhan Hanjue—everyone expects her corpse to be carried out within days. Instead, three days later she struts back to the Ye gates draped in priceless gifts. Ye elders salivate; she smiles sweetly: “Only looking allowed—I’m taking these home. After all, you gave me zero dowry.” “Insolent!” they cry. Zhan Hanjue steps in, voice frosted steel: “She’s mine now. Protecting her is my pleasure.” Later, Ye Ningwan stammers, “You’re… not blind?” He tugs her close, whisper hot against her ear: “Play along, my queen, and I’ll give you the world—starting with my heart.”

Living in Tokyo, using the Mind-reading Extraction Skill, I thought I could become an all-powerful superhero, but instead, I got dragged into a twisted cycle of love?! Without even a moment to mourn my youth, the one who immediately rushed to the battlefield was— Kiryu Hina (ex-girlfriend), "Remember, this is what you owe me." Ayakoji Chiyoko (current girlfriend), "Break it off with that woman immediately!" Kohinata Motoyo (rough target), "Please, I'll do anything!" Ai Cheng Hua Lian (always losing), "Huh?" Kagura Hikaru (protagonist), "..........." My youth romantic comedy can't possibly be this twisted!!! ================ [Viewer discretion advised, the main story includes the following content:] [Heavy female roles, boomerang relationships, ex-love literature, women fighting, mental breakdowns, underdog comebacks]

What is martial arts? A solemn promise worth a thousand gold is martial arts; seeking vengeance with a resolute heart is martial arts; showing valor and making relentless progress is also martial arts. In the vast world with myriad schools and strong individuals, martial arts flourish. One day, a young genius emerged from the Boundless Continent. With fists of iron, he shattered all obstacles; with a blade like a gentle breeze, he cut through the starry skies. As long as the ky doesn't fade, the way of martial arts will endure forever!

Ava Sterling, das Top-Supermodel, besitzt Schönheit, Reichtum und Figur, eine wahre Göttin. Menschen, die für sie schwärmen, diejenigen, die sich auf den ersten Blick in sie verlieben, könnten den Globus umkreisen! Eines Tages enthüllte ein Paparazzi sensationelle Neuigkeiten, dass Supermodel Ava Sterling ein süßes Date mit Junger Meister Kingsley hatte, einer prominenten Figur in Miraport, was eine Online-Hysterie verursachte! Jedoch, nur einen Tag später, veröffentlichte ein selbsternannter Standesbeamter Ava Sterlings Heiratsurkunde mit einem Mann, und beim Anblick des Namens des Mannes waren alle erstaunt! Es stellte sich heraus, dass der Mann, den Ava Sterling geheiratet hatte, nicht der sanfte und jadeähnliche Junger Meister Kingsley war, sondern Aurelias Nummer eins, Poe Vaughn! Alle waren gelähmt! Frauen jammern, Männer springen in Flüsse, weigern sich zu leben! "Poe Vaughn! Haben wir uns nicht auf eine geheime Ehe geeinigt? Wie konnte sie enthüllt werden!" Ava Sterling stürmte in den Konferenzraum der Person und schrie wütend. Angesichts der verblüfften Blicke im Konferenzraum sagte der edle und gleichgültige Mann leicht: "Die Sitzung ist beendet." In einem Augenblick zerstreuten sich alle leitenden Angestellten wie Vögel und Tiere. Ava Sterling, die ihre Gefühle nicht länger unterdrücken konnte, eilte zur Seite des Mannes, schlug mit ihren Händen auf den Konferenztisch, beugte sich mit zusammengebissenen Zähnen vor: "Poe Vaughn, du solltest mir besser eine vernünftige Erklärung geben!" Der Mann blickte in ihre wunderschönen Augen, die vor Wut brannten, sein Blick tief wie ein Abgrund, "Frau Vaughn, sollten Sie nicht Ihrem Ehemann eine vernünftige Erklärung dafür geben, dass Sie ein süßes Date mit Junger Meister Kingsley hatten?"