chapter an escape

Benjamin Lockwood's life takes a U turn when, his estranged sister and her husband dies in an accident and, he receives the custody of his young niece. The baby being the heir to a fortune, becomes a target for her greedy paternal family. Benjamin has only one option. Get married and provide the baby with a secure family. Enter Isabella Carter. Cute bubbly and innocent. In a desperate situation, Benjamin claims her as his fiance and chaos ensues. Read ahead to know how their life unfolds.

I secured a big deal for the company and was promoted to manager. However, I overheard my boss' secretary gossiping in the pantry, saying that I was brainless and only got where I was by using my body. I was so angry that I wanted to report it to the police. Surprisingly, her husband stopped me and forced his wife to bow and apologize to me, begging for forgiveness. Things got worse on the next day. Someone shared my inappropriate photos in the company group chat along with records of me supposedly checking into a hotel with a man. My colleagues looked at me with contempt, as if they all knew what was happening but refused to speak up. Even my boss fired me, saying I had moral issues. My husband immediately divorced me when he found out, took our daughter away, and left me with nothing. Neighbors pointed fingers and whispered about me. I was so overwhelmed that I lost my senses and was killed by a car crash. When I opened my eyes, I returned to the day I was promoted.

Isang CEO na isa rin sa mga pinuno ng mga sundalo, nakipag-kontrata ng kasal sa isang inosenteng babae. Dumaan ang ilang buwan ay unti-unti silang nahulog sa isa't isa. Subalit, bumalik ang kanyang Ina at ginawa ang lahat upang mawala sa buhay ng kanyang anak ang inosente na babae. Ngunit, walang ibang nagawa ang CEO kundi ang ipaglaban ang babaeng iniibig niya. Subalit, dumating sa puntong pinagtangkaan ng kanyang Ina ang buhay ng iniibig nito. Magagawa pa rin bang manatili ng CEO sa tabi ng iniibig niya? O pakakawalan na lamang niya para sa kaligtasan?

Aaron Lee is a famous name in the world of business. Among humans, he is known as a successful entrepreneur, but among the hushed werewolf communities, he is a lost Alpha of the Sage Pack. What the world doesn't know is that Aaron is a werewolf. He abandoned his origin 10 years ago and completely cut ties with his Pack and the undesired communities of the werewolves. Since is the eldest son of the Alpha of the Sage Pack, he was next in line to lead the Pack, but he didn't want it so he left. Aaron was certain that he would never return, but when his Pack is attacked and all his family members are killed, he sees red. The werewolf blood in his enrages and he returns to the Sage Pack for revenge. What he didn't think was to find his mate among the attackers. It shouldn't matter to him, after all, all he cares for is revenge!

She coveted everything about me. My possessions, my experiences, and even my men. So one night, my mother pushed me into an older man's bedroom. The next day, she asked with a smug smile, "Nina, how was your night with the older guy?" I rubbed my sore waist, recalling his broad shoulders, long legs, and trim waist from the night before. I smiled as I answered her. "That fiancé of mine is all yours now. Just remember—I’ll be your Aunt-in-law in the future.”

In the heart of the city, there exists a hidden world of werewolves, where humans remain unaware of the shapeshifters living among them. Anna is a hardworking journalist, determined to uncover the secrets of this world and reveal them to the public. But when she meets the enigmatic and alluring alpha werewolf, Edmond, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never imagined. Edmond is used to keeping his distance from humans, but something about Anna makes him want to break all the rules. As they navigate their forbidden attraction, they must also contend with a dangerous rival pack that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. Caught between their desire for each other and the dangers that surround them, Anna and Edmond must find a way to bridge the divide between their worlds and protect their love at all costs. But when an unexpected betrayal threatens to tear them apart, they must choose between their loyalty to their pack and their loyalty to each other. As the stakes grow higher and the danger becomes more real, Anna and Edmond will have to fight for their love and their lives in a world where anything is possible and everything is at stake. Will their love be enough to overcome the obstacles in their path, or will the secrets and dangers of the werewolf world tear them apart forever?

My daughter-in-law cheated on my son behind his back, and I caught her. When I confronted her, she turned the tables on me, accusing me instead. I told my son everything exactly as it happened, but she broke down crying and accused me of bullying her. "Ever since I married into the Simmons family, you've never been happy with me," she sobbed. "If I’d known you’d slander me like this, I would’ve been better off dead!" She attempted to hurt herself to prove her innocence, but my son stopped her. "Mom, how could you accuse my wife like that? You're my own mother, but this is too much!" he shouted. Furious, he moved out with her. Later, I fell gravely ill and begged my son to come see me one last time. When he finally arrived, he brought her with him. To my horror, they removed my oxygen tube. As I struggled to breathe, I heard her smug voice whisper in my ear: "Old hag, if it weren't for you accusing me of cheating, Herman and I wouldn’t have gotten your inheritance so quickly!" She laughed coldly. "Oh, and next time you accuse someone, make sure you have evidence. Did you really think your word alone could ruin me?" I died choking on my final breath. Afterward, they lived happily, spending my money without a care in the world. But then, I woke up. It was the day I caught her cheating again. This time, I went straight to work. I replaced the lubricant at home with industrial-strength glue. She wanted proof? Fine. I’d give her proof.

I happened to come across the filming of a popular variety show, where a celebrity attempted to forcefully take over my greenhouse for a task. After I declined, people watching the live stream subjected me to continuous ridicule.In their relentless quest for higher ratings, the production team deliberately hyped up this matter like crazy.However, when my true identity was revealed, countless students from the Agricultural Academy rallied to defend these crops."Isn't she the expert in crop improvement for saline-alkali soil? My research thesis revolves around her remarkable achievements!""Anyone who dares to tamper with her crops will face dire consequences."

*Excerpt from a small excerpt: Shophia Marin ran as fast as she could to escape the large mansion. Running a long distance, he probably couldn't catch up, she turned her head to see that the mansion was no longer there, so she took a break under the tree. System, is Ralius still chasing me? [ Host, stop chasing but... ] But what? [But when people ran out of here, it pissed him off... the host made him black... he was right behind the host] Huh!!! "Shophia Marin, I'm too far from the villa to run away to relax." - Ralius lifted Marin's chin and forced her to lean against the tree trunk to support her head with her hands, dark eyes looking at her. The black male villain is terrible, the system saves me. [Sorry host I can't help] "You are becoming more and more intelligent, next time I will monitor you." - Ralius carried Marin on his shoulder and returned to the mansion. "Forgive me, I don't want to be here." - Don't trust this useless system in the first place.

To encourage overall development, the kindergarten had asked each student to create a hand-drawn poster. My daughter Holly refused my help and insisted on doing it all on her own. Little did I know, most of the other children had their parents do the artwork for them. In comparison, Holly's delicate strokes were quickly dismissed. Not only was her work discarded into the trash, but her teacher also called her out in the parent group, criticizing her for being careless with the assignment. As I racked my brain trying to figure out how to help Holly regain her confidence in drawing, I was surprised to see Holly's artwork among the winning entries in the state-level children's art competition. But the signature wasn't hers—it belonged to another student from her class.