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Aziel: Ex-Mafia's Son-in-Law

Aziel: Ex-Mafia's Son-in-Law

Aziel had a chance encounter with Laia, a girl he knew from his grade school days, in a pub. Though they had been classmates, they had never really gotten along and had often been at odds with one another, with Laia even slapping him in the past due to some past altercation. Despite this, Aziel was struck by her beauty and decided to flirt with her, not recognizing her at first. They ended up spending the night together, but he lost touch with her afterwards. Months later, after returning from an overseas project, Aziel was kidnapped by Laia's father, Mr. Arseneo, who was revealed to be an ex-mafia boss. He was then forced to marry Laia at gunpoint, leaving him in a state of shock and disbelief. Despite the circumstances, he couldn't help but feel that this was some sort of karma for his actions, and he couldn't help but be in awe of Laia's strength and determination, despite her passive exterior. And now, he became an ex-mafia's son-in-law.
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Chapter: Epilogue
After Carlo and Sienna's exquisite wedding, Laia and I discovered ourselves in a serene corner of the resort's garden. The waning sun cast a gentle, warm glow over the surroundings as we distanced ourselves from the jubilant celebrations. The air carried the delightful scent of flowers, and in the distance, we could hear the soothing waves caressing the coast.We trekked together, our fingers entwined, and contentment surged through us. The brisk ocean breeze and the subtle saline sea aroma, nearly eclipsed by the flower's fragrance, stirred up cherished memories. With a grin, I inquired, "Recall our first New Year together?" as we settled on a nearby bench."That day was full of joy, shared with our friends and families," she chuckled. "I believe it's also the very same day when their relationship took off.""Who? Carlo and Sienna? How did you find out?" I asked, perplexed since I hadn't told her yet how I discovered Sienna's pregnancy two years ago, during her
Last Updated: 2023-11-06
Chapter: Chapter 76: Rescued by Fate and Legal Triumph
Shortly after waking up, Daniel Adler quickly started sharing the truth with a detailed account of events. He came forward with additional evidence, determined to bring justice to the circumstances surrounding Mr. Dominique's death, my son's tragic fate, and the traumatic suffering my wife endured throughout the kidnapping ordeal.He revealed that after my father-in-law's hospitalization, he investigated Mr. Stone's company as part of his mission. Unfortunately, his independent efforts led to his discovery and capture by the Black Panthers. In a twist of fate, the day he first saw Laia in the same room where he was held captive was the beginning of his ruse. He feigned allegiance to their cause, providing them with intricate details about Mr. Dominique's assets and the contractual agreements we had in place.Mr. Stone, recognizing Daniel's potential, offered him a lifeline, allowing him to work within their organization. The day he and Laia disappeared was part of a scripted act, with
Last Updated: 2023-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 75: Reunion at Dawn
The twilight deepened as I paced back and forth in a silent and dimly lit corridor in front of the operating room. Daniel Adler's operation took hours due to the tricky position of the bullet inside his body, while Mr. Stone was already in the recovery room, surrounded by law enforcers who took turns keeping an eye on him."I have to go home now and check on my wife and Anika," Carlo said as he walked near me. "You should relax yourself a bit.""Carlo is right," Eric interjected, his voice a comforting anchor amid my turmoil. He urged me gently with a supportive tap on my back. "You should take a well-deserved break and entrust the rest to me. Go and be with your wife," he suggested understandingly.I muttered, glimpsing at the operating door, "But—""I'll stay here and keep you updated. Here's your phone, so go ahead and check your wife now," Eric insisted.Carlo then pulled my arm and said, "Let's go! The exit is also that way."Despite my excitement, I felt conflicted about seeing
Last Updated: 2023-11-04
Chapter: Chapter 74: Unforeseen Revelations
We carefully scheduled our corporate celebration to occur precisely one week after the highly successful launch of Harmony Assist. The timing was deliberate, as we wanted to ensure that the project gained ample attention and coverage from the media all across the globe. The response to Harmony Assist had exceeded our expectations, and it had become the focal point of many news outlets and tech publications.The project had captured attention, not just for its innovative features but also for the rapid pace at which we had developed it. Our exceptional team of engineers and designers had worked tirelessly, sometimes through the night, to make Harmony Assist a reality. The result was a revolutionary product, transforming not just technology but also the quality of life.The media frenzy around Harmony Assist was so intense that it momentarily eclipsed other news stories, including the ongoing litigation against Mr. Stone, the former CEO of Stonewell Construction Enterprise. This legal b
Last Updated: 2023-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 73: Whispers of Recognition
I found myself in profound silence, staring at the room's ceiling. The pristine white expanse seemed to reflect my inner turmoil, a cruel reminder of the revelation about Olivia Harrington that had shaken me to my core. I sat at my desk, feeling overwhelmed. I forced deep breaths to steady my racing heart. Each beat resonated in my ears, echoing the emotions welling up inside. At the same time, my head throbbed with anguish, and tears blurred my vision. Each fleeting moment stretched endlessly, and the surroundings dissolved into obscurity as I grappled with the surge of intense emotions. It was as if the weight of the entire universe rested on my shoulders, and all I could do was hold my breath, adrift in the chaos of my thoughts and feelings. After I regained some composure, taking a deep, shuddering breath, I reached for the company phone. I summoned Carlo and Eric to my office, maintaining a steady tone despite my inner restlessness. They promptly arrived to discuss further enha
Last Updated: 2023-10-30
Chapter: Chapter 72: Unraveling Secrets and Collaboration
Following the downfall of my father-in-law's prominent business and my wife's kidnapping, the Black Panthers maintained a low profile. A confidential investigation revealed Mr. Stone's abstention from further actions, emphasizing their exclusive objective of eradicating the AD corporation from the corporate landscape. To steer clear of direct rivalry with his enterprise, I channeled my newly established venture into pioneering technological advancements, ensuring their covert development beyond the scope of Mr. Stone's scrutiny.During the initial weeks of rekindling my friendship with Tiffany, Mr. Stone grew suspicious to the extent that he had me surveilled by Black Panthers personnel. Unbeknownst to him, these individuals were spies working for Red Phyton under John's direct and discreet supervision.Mr. Moretti had surreptitiously penetrated the rival faction, skillfully breaching their sanctuary without alerting their senior leadership. Shortly after I managed to assuage Mr. Ston
Last Updated: 2023-10-29
Twist of Fate

Twist of Fate

In a twist of fate, a contractual employee at Ainsley Enterprise, Iliana Davis, finds herself entangled in a one-year contract marriage with Asher Ainsley, the sole heir of the prestigious Ainsley lineage. The arrangement aims to thwart Asher's impending union with Zosia Thornton, granddaughter of the Ainsley Enterprise's long-standing business partners, the Thorntons. The clandestine marriage becomes public after a month, leading to the cancellation of Asher's engagement with Zosia. Unexpectedly, the Ainsley patriarch, Edward, welcomes Iliana into the family, forcing Iliana and Asher to play their part as a couple for two years or until Edward's passing. The patriarch harbors a terminal illness, and they opt to spare him the news of an imminent divorce. Upon Edward's death nearly a year later, the couple moves forward with their planned separation, only to discover an unexpected twist in Edward's will. Iliana received half of the Ainsley family assets as well as a testamentary trust. Iliana, raised in an orphanage, is the real granddaughter of the Ainsleys. The shocking revelation uncovers an accident twenty years ago that led to their current situation, reshaping her destiny in unforeseen ways.
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Chapter: Chapter 8
[Flash back] Ever since my first adoptive parents returned me to the orphanage, I met a girl with bruises all over her body. The authorities rescued her from her abusive parents and brought her to the orphanage. The edge of her lips is still swollen and bleeding, along with the fresh bruise surrounding her right eye. My heart ached to see a fellow child injured to the point that we could not identify how she usually looked without her bruises. Some naughty children made fun of her behind the nuns and volunteers, while some were scared of her appearance, thinking it was contagious. She remained at a far distance while most of us were playing with one another. I was only three years old and will be four in a few days, while she's three months older than me. My eyes couldn't let go of her sight even though I did not dare go near her, fearing frightening her like my supposed older sister, Hannah. A few days passed, and it was my birthday and the scheduled visit of my favorite person, a
Last Updated: 2024-03-12
Chapter: Chapter 7
'The Lord's thoughts are not like our thoughts, and His ways transcend our ways. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways higher than ours. Like rain and snow that flourish the earth, His word goes forth and accomplishes its purpose, never returning empty. It achieves what He desires and fulfills His divine plan.' It is one of Mother Cecilia's answers whenever we ask why God allowed us to become orphans despite how much we tried to be kind to everyone. She emphasized that no one could understand or tell us what He had in store for us because He had predetermined our fortunes before we were born. Only He could tell what lay ahead. He sighed as he leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs. "Haa! I won't bite you. Come closer." "B-bite? Wha—" "Hurry up!" he interjected, his left brows raising. "Take a seat!" I jolted because of his sudden voice, so I walked frantically to the couch before his table. My heart was racing in fright. Seeing him up close, he looked
Last Updated: 2024-03-11
Chapter: Chapter 6
Others often misunderstand me; it's not the first or second time. I wasn't even sure if it was because of my shy voice that no one dared to listen to my words and explanations. I know I did something wrong this time. I know I'm at fault, but I couldn't help feeling weak against the disapproval and disdainful looks thrown at me.I'm just a human who feels the need to lie to protect myself from being bullied. I honestly didn't intend to lie that much. I wanted to tell the truth about the image, but they did not let me speak, and now it has become out of hand.The toll of my sin weighed heavily on my chest. My eyes bleared as I skimmed through each word on the first email memo due to the gravity of the current situation. It took me a while before my mind finally processed the message it was implying.I gasped, tears streaming down my cheeks while my eyes fixed on the screen. My heart was pounding vigorously, and I had no idea what to feel about the words written on it. The tone of the me
Last Updated: 2024-03-10
Chapter: Chapter 5
It goes with the saying that history repeats itself. I can still vividly remember the incident that cost me my scholarship in college, and it felt like it happened just recently. The grim stares of my colleagues were identical to those of my classmates back at Davenford University two years ago. ***************** [Flashback] "I saw her, Mr. Hudson! It was Iliana," Hannah, a third-year student from the same department, said, pointing her finger at me. Her lips were secretly curled up behind our dean's eyes. I couldn't deny that it was me in the photo, and no one around me could testify that everything in the image was just a misunderstanding. Davenford University is a prestigious and conservative institute at the heart of Manhattan. Most students come from prominent families such as the Thorntons and the mysterious sole heir of the Ainsley. Though I've never bumped into them except for seeing Zosia Thornton, the youngest and only granddaughter of the Thorntons, at a distance. She'
Last Updated: 2024-03-04
Chapter: Chapter 4
It's been a few months since I last heard from Sam. I tried calling him several times during my break in the office, but his phone seemed to be off all this time. I asked Grace to help me, trying to contact him by messaging him on his email and social media, but we still received no response. My colleagues did not press any further about my personal life since everyone had been busy during the Christmas and New Year seasons. I even doubt if they still remember the face of the man in the photo I showed them. I no longer attempted to delete the image just in case I needed it later, though Grace had already taught me how. As the new month began, most of my colleagues started getting excited due to the scheduled off-site team-building retreat a few weeks before Valentine's Day. Our destination was quite distant from the city, and we were supposed to stay overnight after the prepared team activity since there would be a seminar and a dinner buffet, then head back home the next day after
Last Updated: 2024-01-25
Chapter: Chapter 3
It was Saturday morning, and I woke up earlier than Grace. I could still smell the alcohol lingering in my body, which made me feel nauseous and lightheaded. Trying to ease my discomfort, I made an instant black coffee and took a shower to freshen up while texting Sam, asking if we could meet later. He didn't respond even after showering, gearing up for my morning run, and preparing my water bottle, so I tried to call Sam. However, his number was unreachable despite my calling him multiple times. I felt frustrated for not being able to reach Sam. "I should have talked to him when Grace called him last night. I should have asked his forgiveness right then and there," I muttered as I walked to the park. Securing my phone inside my running belt, I began jogging around the park for a few minutes before walking around to cool down. Before, I had no time to enjoy the waterfront view of the park, bordered by the towering golden hues of the honey locust trees as they scattered their leaves
Last Updated: 2024-01-24
Ari

Ari

Ari woke up to find herself in the body of a newborn female beast cub, her mind still reeling from the shock of her sudden rebirth. The last thing she remembered before her new life began was the chaos of hijackers on her plane, followed by the devastating crash that claimed the lives of all the passengers, including her own. As she struggled to come to terms with her new reality, Ari was overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. She had always suffered from androphobia, an intense fear of men, and despite years of psychiatric treatment and medication, she had never been able to fully overcome her condition. Even in her previous life, she had struggled to make intimate contact with her own family. As she looked around at the unfamiliar world she now found herself in, Ari couldn't help but wonder if she would be able to survive in this strange new place. Despite her condition, she was determined to find a way to adapt and overcome her fears.
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Chapter: Chapter 125: Finale
I tried not to laugh when I saw Macan's annoyed look. On the other hand, Tora and Jala were giggling while giving the babies to Dillon and Dylan. They just finished feeding my babies. They then pushed the two stunned and clueless males near me. "Let Ari see her children. Come on! Stop dazing around," Tora nagged as she pushed Dillon. "Honey," Dillon mumbled while handing over one of my lovely babies. "Hmm? She's—wait, no—it's a boy? Aw!" I choked as I coughed in shock, then crouched a little due to the pain. "What, babe? First time seeing a baby boy?" Macan teased. "Well, technically, yes," I replied embarrassedly. "Oh, right. I forgot," Macan whispered, looking away lightly. "How will we know who's their father? They looked extremely alike," I asked. "The female is my daughter...," Dylan said. "Right, and the male is my son," Dillon added. I was stunned and mumbled, "How did you know?" "My mark disappeared when she came out crying loudly across the room. She was quite energ
Last Updated: 2022-12-12
Chapter: Chapter 124: Birth of Twins
A few months later, my stomach kept growing, and everyone was mortified to see a huge stomach. I was embarrassed because female beastmen don't grow their stomachs too much like mine, so I stayed in the room behind the throne and patiently waited until I could give birth to the twins. The twins were so active inside my stomach that I sometimes couldn't hold back my pee, so I had to wear padding on my undergarments. Also, the weight of my stomach was so heavy that it was too hard to move around, let alone walk. We could see my stomach move from time to time. It was surprising at first that Tora screamed in shock. It looked amusing to me since it meant they were healthy. One day, when the autumn was almost over, I suddenly felt a series of stomach pains. Macan explained that it was because it was almost time for me to give birth. The pain was bearable at first because it was similar to the pain I had when I had my period, but it suddenly started to worsen, and I was finding it hard to
Last Updated: 2022-12-12
Chapter: Chapter 123: Portal to Dylan's Palace
I successfully opened the portal without receiving any penalty. I figured it would be like this because my power has the same attribute as the barrier, making me conclude it was created by my parents since the two of them can control lightning. "Honey! Why are you so reckless?" Dillon roared in nervousness. "Are you alright?" Macan dashed to check on my condition. "Yep! I knew it. The barrier won't retaliate against my power because I can also control lightning," I grinned. "God! Babe! You scared all of us! You should have explained to us first before doing something potentially dangerous," he scolded. "Sorry... It's because you won't allow me even if I explain it, since I wasn't sure of it either. It's better to show it straight in front of everyone. First of all, Mother said I could use it to open a portal everywhere in the mortal land where my people are located. Gurion is one of us, so it's easier to open a portal since he lives in the palace," I explained. "It's still risky,
Last Updated: 2022-12-12
Chapter: Chapter 122: Back to the Land of Mortals
After dinner was served in my room, the servants also gave me a box containing a necklace. They said it was from my mom."But do I still need this even if I'm already pregnant?" I asked curiously."Yes, Your Highness. It's not only a suppressant of heat and scent. It can help you use the ring without using your power. The necklace will also bring you back here if you suddenly have a sudden fluctuation of power," the servant explained."I see. It would be quite convenient. Send my gratitude to my mother. I couldn't go to her right now because I'm feeling under the weather, but I'll meet her tomorrow before we all leave," I instructed."Yes, Your Highness," she answered before she left my room.******************************The next morning, we had breakfast with my parents for the last time. We decided to go back after the meal. They were both emotional, but they didn't change their minds despite the heartbreaking goodbye."Are you sure about this?" my mother asked."Yes, Mom," I repli
Last Updated: 2022-12-11
Chapter: Chapter 121: Drunken Males
All the males came back later than we'd anticipated. They were all extremely intoxicated, except my brother. "Oh my god! What the hell happened to all of you?" I gasped in shock. "Dear... You stink! Don't go near Nita. You'll hurt her nose," Tora scolded my brother as she pushed him away. "Aww! Do I?" he asked, sniffing himself. "Yes, Brother. What kind of hazing did you all go through?" I blurted while laughing at all my unconscious spouses lying on the floor. The servants had a lot of trouble bringing them all back to my room. "Hazing? What is that?" my brother asked. "Never mind. Go take a shower and bring Tora and Nita into your room. It reeks of alcohol in my room. I'll handle these punks," I instructed. "Will you be alright, Ari?" Tora asked worriedly. "Yes. Come on! Make haste. Nita has a sensitive nose; she'd get suffocated with this kind of strong scent," I insisted as I looked at Nita's disgusted reaction. "But Ar—" she mumbled as I pushed them out of my room. "Hur
Last Updated: 2022-12-11
Chapter: Chapter 120: I Want to Live Normally
The next morning, I decided to ask my parents for a favor. "Mother, Father, I want to tell you something in private," I said after I finished eating breakfast. "I see. Let's wait for everyone to finish their meal. I'll have the servants and guards move out of the room," my mother replied, smiling while holding my hand for reassurance. "Thanks, Mother." I smiled as I lifted her hand and placed it on my face, rubbing my cheek against her palm. After everyone had finished eating, my father gave Nita back to my brother, and I told everyone, "Please go ahead without me. I want to have a conversation with my parents." They all nodded in agreement and did what was told to them. After everyone left the room, my mother started to ask worriedly, "Is there something wrong, my dear?" "Mother, Father, may I live in the mortal land as a regular female beastman?" I asked. Their faces darkened with sadness. "You don't want to be with us?" my mother asked while weeping. "I... I'm sorry, Mothe
Last Updated: 2022-12-11
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