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Beatrice Carbone always knew that life in a mafia family was full of secrets and dangers, but she never imagined she would be forced to pay the highest price: her own future. Upon returning home to Palermo, she discovers that her father, desperate to save his business, has promised her hand to Ryuu Morunaga, the enigmatic and feared heir of one of the cruelest Japanese mafia families. With a cold reputation and a ruthless track record, Ryuu is far from the typical "ideal husband." Beatrice refuses to see herself as the submissive woman destiny has planned for her. Determined to resist, she quickly realizes that in this game of power and betrayal, her only choice might be to become as dangerous as those around her. But amid forced alliances, dark secrets, and an undeniable attraction, Beatrice and Ryuu are swept into a whirlwind of tension and desire. Can she survive this marriage without losing herself? Or will the dangerous world of the Morunagas become both her home and her prison?

"Lani, you can’t escape from me." Dante said this while gripping Lani's chin mercilessly. Lani tried to hold back her tears as she asked Dante, "Have you ever loved me?" "Never." Dante answered decisively, without any hesitation, leaving Lani's heart numb. Despite being together for over two years, Dante still saw her as a mere substitute, only viewing her as a mistress. Dante had thought Lani would never leave, but one day she proposed ending their loveless relationship. "Dante, let's end this." "I won't allow you to leave me." Dante coldly declared, but Lani was indifferent and chose to leave anyway. The more she tried to escape, the more Dante pursued her. Does Dante truly love her, or does he see her as a replacement for someone else? Who is the woman Dante truly loves, and will she reappear? What will happen next? Read on to find out.

Elise was cruelly pushed down the staircase after a fiery confrontation with her husband and his mistress. She thought her life was over, but when she opened her eyes, she discovered she had gone back a year in time—back to when she still had a chance to rewrite her story. The first step in her new life was to cut ties with the man who betrayed her. He had saved her in her darkest moment, only to deceive and destroy her in the end. This time, Elise vowed to steer clear of her past mistakes, rebuild her family's legacy, and make everyone who wronged her pay for their sins. However, as she climbed the ladder of success, an enigmatic and captivating man entered her life, challenging her resolve. Elise wanted nothing to do with love again, convinced it would only hinder her, but his persistence began to chip away at the walls she had built around her heart.

Some dreams are meant to stay hidden. Scarlett Hayes is the invisible girl—constantly bullied, always watching from the sidelines. But in her dreams, she's something else entirely. When the nightmares she creates start bleeding into reality, hurting her tormentors in ways she never thought possible, everything changes. Enter Lucien Salvatore: mysterious, dangerous, and definitely not human. He sees something in Scarlett that no one else does—a power that could shake the entire supernatural world. As she discovers her ability to manipulate dreams, Scarlett transforms from a victim to something far more dangerous. But power comes with a price, and the vampire world isn't ready to let her go. Between a blood pact that ties her to Lucien and a growing darkness inside her, Scarlett is about to discover that some dreams are better left unawakened. With the Vampire Council hunting her and a deadly enemy closing in, she'll have to choose between the life she knew and the power she's always secretly craved. Not everything that happens in your dreams stays in your dreams. Some nightmares are real. And some are just beginning. A dark, seductive journey into a world where dreams become weapons and love is the most dangerous power of all.

Anna's face was flushed with embarrassment, her hands gripping her pants tightly as she looked down, too shy to meet anyone's gaze. retrieving a box of pregnancy tests

She accidentally got pregnant with his child, and the poor orphan girl became the envied young lady of the Robert family overnight. Robert family, the richest family in N city. "Why do you want to marry me?" Roy Robert said coldly, "I need a wife and an heir, and you are a fit."

Is This Heaven's Blessing or a Divine Punishment? A chance to turn back time and meet him again! "She" had already endured heartbreak over this man once, and that was more than enough. But to lose her life in a tragic, unexpected accident only to face another heartbreak? This was Heaven's mercy, allowing her soul to travel back in time to meet Mr. Peng, The Single Daddy, and his little son once more but as their nanny (and housemaid). Being a nanny? She could manage that. But being his heart's caretaker? Absolutely not! Especially when he casually says, "Can you be Ayus Mama?" How could she respond, especially when another woman stepped in, pleading, "Please, I beg you, give my husband back to me!" Was this a second chance... or Heaven's cruel punishment?!

Olivia Cadell, an ambitious and dedicated secretary at Pierce Enterprises, finds herself entangled in a web of lies spun by her boss, Dawson Pierce- during a crucial business negotiation, Dawson claims to be in a relationship with Olivia to get an investor who is committed to only working with married businessmen. Struggling with her daughter's medical bills, Olivia who has been repeatedly denied advance pay by the HR, reluctantly agrees to Dawson's proposal of marriage contract. As they navigate their false relationship, and professional challenges and confront their growing attraction and true feelings for each other and the complexities of their pasts

One desperate contract. One year to pretend. One chance to change the trajectory of her life. Amelia Davis never expected her past to collide with her present—it almost seemed like a soap opera. When her childhood friend, Dax Hughes, wakes from a three-year coma, and the Chairwoman of Kenzyl group, his mother demands the unthinkable: Amelia must pose as Dax’s wife to help him recover—else pay a staggering debt left off from ten years ago. Bound by obligation and driven by desperation Amelia steps into the world of wealth, lies, and manipulation. What began as strictly business quickly spirals into an undeniable web of lies and deceit. A thin line between pretense and reality is crossed too many times, as her heart is tested—Dax’s charm could not be denied, pulling her whilst he drew closer, igniting feelings and emotions she didn’t care to feel. But when Dax reclaims the life he'd forgotten, old love resurfaces and Amelia's resolve shatters. Can Amelia still go on playing the role of a wife? Or will this fake marriage break her, much more than her heart in ruins?

Forced to pretend they're in love, Lisa and Fier become unlikely companions in a web of lies and duty. But as the waves of their story rise and fall, real emotions begin to surface. Behind Fier’s perfect smile lies a secret, and behind Lisa’s strong front hides a heart afraid to fall.