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At eighteen, I was coaxed by Chuck into tasting intimacy for the first time.
Blinded by what I thought was love, I even let him convince me to tattoo his name onto my shoulder blades.
Then came the day I stood on the university auditorium stage at the Music Conservatory, holding my acceptance letter, delivering my freshman welcome speech. That was the moment Chuck chose to release a private video of us to the world.
My parents disowned me. The university expelled me immediately. Every friend turned their back.
Overnight, I went from being a rising star to a public target for men's advances.
Later, I discovered the truth: Chuck's affection was merely revenge for his childhood sweetheart. His kindness was a weapon aimed at me.
Six years later, our paths crossed again. The flutter in my chest for him was long dead. Yet there he was, kneeling in a crowded public space, his pleas echoing over and over.
“Beth, please... forgive me?” 

"Mr. Mosley, Ms. Herring said she wanted to go to the beach."Valentino waved his hand and bought the entire island so that Jade could enjoy the beach as much as she wanted!"Mr. Mosley, Ms. Herring was kidnapped by international traffickers when she went to save a friend!"Half an hour later, more than a dozen helicopters hovered over the human traffickers' base!The human traffickers thought, who did we kidnap? The daughter of the president?The netizens all thought that Jade must have saved the galaxy in her previous life, but Jade, who was caught and brought back, wanted to cry...Jade was already a world-class hacker, and she could defeat the world's top assassins. However, in front of Valentino, Jade could be a coward! 





"Bind her up," I heard a woman's stern command.They roughly shoved me to the ground, placing my arms on a bench and tying them with ropes."It’s an honor for you to be a surrogate candidate for our King! HOW DARE YOU try to escape?! Now you’ll pay the price!" As his partner handed him a pair of pliers, he flashed me a purely evil smile.My heart sank into my stomach. The king? Surrogate?! I had no idea what he was talking about..."NO PLEASE! Listen, you’ve got the wrong person..." They didn't even let me finish before they pulled out the nail on my index finger."Ah-----"I thought I knew pain, but his actions proved I didn't. I had never experienced such torture; my helpless screams filled the entire dungeon. Tears streamed down my face, and my hands were soaked with innocent blood.The woman sat not far away, legs crossed, smiling at me. Soon, she raised her hand to signal everyone to leave and then crouched in front of me, slowly untying the ropes around me."I know it's not you, but a she-wolf escaped. We'll use you to replace her. So, if you want to survive here, shut your mouth and do as you're told."Just like that, everything changed...***Betrayed by my fated mate and my best friend.I, the powerful daughter of an Alpha, was scheduled to be executed on the false allegations of murdering my father and his comrades.Fate had other plans as I escaped but landed myself on an island ruled by a mysterious king, Asher Ludwig...No matter how difficult it is, I will fight my way back and reclaim everything that belongs to me! 


When the enigmatic Mrs. Blackwood finally emerged in River City, she set the whole town abuzz.Arrested and imprisoned for the attempted murder of Mr. Blackwood’s once-cherished first love, she vanished behind bars.Outside the prison, Mr. Blackwood kept his daily vigil—waiting.What finally came out, though, was Mrs. Blackwood’s lifeless form… and a baby boy.Six years later—Clara Walton returned, no longer bearing the name Blackwood.By her side stood a bright-eyed, handsome little boy.When she saw Mr. Blackwood again, she met him with a radiant smile.“Mr. Blackwood, I’m married now. I suggest you mind your manners.”With a sly smirk, he replied, “It’s true—you’re married. But that doesn’t mean I can’t pursue you. After all, I’m still free—and single.”Clara: “......” 

“I am flawed in every way possible,” she said.“Good, I never asked for perfection,” he replied immediately.When Sapphire Conrad, the wayward daughter of the Conrad Family, was called back to New York after running away from home to Gisborne, she only had a plan.Appear at the mansion, listen to whatever nonsense she had to say and say no to it, put up a strong font, then go back to her kids in Gisborne.Using her energy while trying to get revenge on all of them is a total waste of time even though they deserved to be trampled upon for what they did to her, they are not worth her time and energy.It sounds like an easy enough plan until she got there and was asked to get into a marriage of convenience.Staying at New York was risky, she would be forced to face her ex-fiance who she had a nine years relationship with, the ex-best friend who snatched her fiance, her sister and mother who hate her with passion, and the list was longer than just that.But she couldn't leave her twin brother who is in danger there and there is this tiny little fact that Mr. Alexander Antonio Aldine, the CEO of Triple A Group definitely won't let her go. 


Just because Quinley Clark's mother accidentally brushes against the richest heiress's custom-made gown, someone breaks her limbs before throwing her into the sea, leaving her to die.When Quinley brings the arrogant heiress to court, the other woman is declared not guilty because the lawyer defending the heiress is none other than the founder of the most untouchable law firm in Juleern—Quinley's own husband, Gary White.At the end of the trial, the dashing and refined man steps down from the defendant's side and places a letter of "apology" in front of Quinley."Quinn, sign this. You wouldn't want to be sued for defamation and go to prison, would you?"Gary sounds gentle and persuasive, but the look beneath his gold-rimmed glasses is sharp and cold.With teary, stubborn eyes, Quinley looks at him and asks tremblingly, "Why, Gary?" 
I stage a fake kidnapping to test my husband, Ethan Blake. When he chooses to save his first love, Sabrina Lowe, I expose the setup on the spot and kick him out with nothing.The leaked video blows up online. Some say I was ruthless, others call me a savage. But most of them swoon over Ethan and Sabrina's so-called true love.After the divorce, I tell reporters that marriage is just garbage sorting, but a single comment accusing me of killing my own child sparks a tidal wave of online hate.My best friend, Chloe Morgan, calls me a psychopath. I snap back, and she storms off, ending our friendship.Ethan tries to drag me home by force. I fight back with a stun gun, call the police, and fire the head of security for doing nothing—earning myself even worse press.I hit the club, get drunk, and end up in paparazzi shots with headlines screaming about my chaotic personal life.When I return to work, the board suspends me over the negative publicity, and the VPs take turns humiliating me.On my way home, strangers threw paint, eggs, and punches at me, and I shed my first tears since losing my child.Then, Ethan and Sabrina appear. Sabrina livestreams as the fragile victim, even shielding me from a car to polish her saintly image. I'm loaded into an ambulance, mocking her for asking for trouble. I leak Ethan's address to the fangirls who want to marry him, and they harass him.Ethan films a teary apology, playing the devoted man, and climbs to the top of the "Most Eligible Bachelor in the Country" list. I respond by launching a flashy husband-hunt campaign, drawing in male models and rich bachelors.Ethan panics and disguises himself as a food delivery guy, sneaking into the hospital and claiming that Sabrina is dying. Then, he knocks me out and straps me to a cold examination table, planning to force a pregnancy on me. What he doesn't know is that I've activated the hidden camera sewn into my hospital gown. Sabrina walks in, perfectly fine. Together, they beat me, unaware that the whole world is watching this live. 

“Even if the world shuns me, laughs at me, gives me strange looks, and labels me as a freak, I will not give up. I will never give up on what I believe in, even if it takes years, I will continue to persevere until I achieve my goal and get what I deserve!” These were the words Juan always told herself deep down in her heart whenever she looked at the mirror. These were the words that made her keep on going whenever they laughed at her, mocked her for being ugly. To her, as long as she has faith even as small as a mustard seed, she believes that one day, her time will come and her life will change for the better. All she needed was a chance, an opportunity and that is all it took for her life to be changed eternally forever. Destiny came knocking at her door and no matter how many times she tried throwing this chance away, it followed her home and from that day going forward, Juan, the ugly and clown everyone was used to became a beauty that many couldn’t touch. Even if the journey wasn’t simple and rocky, she wasn’t willing to give it up and live a life of suffering as she did. Will there be happiness waiting for her at the end of the road? Will she be willing to sacrifice it all to achieve her dreams and goals? 
The prince of Jedo, Leonardo Garrett, is known for his cold, untouchable, and ascetic nature. A string of rosary beads hangs from his wrist, making him look as if he's one step away from renouncing the world and remaining celibate forever. While his friends indulge in the pleasures of high society, he simply shrugs and says, "I'm not interested, nor do I understand it. But you guys can go ahead."
This changes one day, when the pressure to marry becomes unbearable. Cornered, Leonardo declares, "If I have to get married, I'd rather make a vow of celibacy."
His grandfather nearly has a heart attack.
Meanwhile, Samantha Newton, a fake heiress who's been kicked out of her family, is left with nothing—no parents, no status, and no wealth. Mocked by others and forced to scrape by, she takes on part-time jobs just to survive.
By sheer accident, while delivering alcohol one night, she walks into the wrong room and meets Leonardo.
"What scent are you wearing? Is it some kind of love potion? Because it's working."
From that moment on, Leonardo is completely addicted to her. The once cold and distant man falls hard, his devotion unwavering, his obsession unstoppable. He willingly steps down from his pedestal, letting love consume him.
Before, while others clocked out, Leonardo worked late into the night. Now, while others are furiously typing away, Leonardo clocks out early.
"Work is work, but home is home. My wife can't live without me—I'm heading out first."
Wait a second… who can't live without whom?
So, while the rest of them slave away like workhorses, Leonardo becomes the ultimate lovesick fool?

In a hasty decision, Olive Randall impetuously drags the seemingly bankrupt small-time boss, Neil Meyer, to the altar. Their plan was simple: support each other and lead an ordinary life. Little did Olive know, fate had a grander plan in store for them.After tying the knot, Olive's dreams took an unexpected turn. She aimed to buy a modest Yaris but won a luxurious Porsche in a stroke of luck. In her pursuit of a small apartment through a loan, fate intervened once again, granting her a magnificent villa through a serendipitous lottery win.Whenever she faced adversity, Neil effortlessly rescued her from every predicament, unwavering in his support. But it wasn't until the day she was addressed as Mrs. Meyer that Olive discovered the astonishing truth—Neil Meyer, her husband, was the billionaire tycoon behind a colossal consortium.As their worlds collide, Olive is thrust into a world of opulence and power. Secrets unravel, challenges arise, and their relationship is put to the ultimate test. Will Olive embrace her newfound life as the wife of a billionaire, or will she yearn for the simplicity they once sought?This captivating tale explores the intricacies of love, ambition, and the transformative power of unexpected circumstances. 



In order to revenge, and find out the truth, she to be crazy married the Bryans' young mistress. The first year after marriage, he found that she was offering descendants of the master. In the second year after marriage, he found her strength, unarmed split brick. In the third year after their marriage, he discovered that she was a pianist, a secret investor, and a hacker ... In this way, he tore open her vest one by one. William Bryan felt very aggrieved, 'Wife, how many secrets do you still have?" 
Emily Powell is a proper young lady—her wildest act to date is sleeping with her fiance's best friend. At Ivory Hotel, the door to the presidential suite on the 72nd floor swings open. A large, veined hand suddenly pulls Emily inside."Em, when will you call off the engagement?" Ezra Newman whispers, lowering his head to kiss her earlobe. Though his tone is casual, he holds her tightly in his embrace. Leaning weakly against the one-way floor-to-ceiling window, Emily murmurs, "Ezra, just wait a little longer…"Ezra lifts her skirt, his movements urgent yet tender as he pours out his love."I can't wait any longer… I want you all to myself. To be with you every moment. Are you truly okay with me being your secret lover forever?"Tears well in her eyes, blurring her vision, yet Emily never once thinks of Ezra as just a secret lover. 
After 18 years of wandering alone, Sydney finally returned to her pack, reuniting with her family. But her dreams and aspirations shattered when her sister, Bella, fled on her wedding day with her fated mate, leaving Sydney to take her place in a political alliance with Alexander Torres, the powerful Alpha of the Nightscar Pack. Handsome, wealthy, and commanding, Alexander was everything a Luna could want—except for one thing: his heart belonged to Bella.On their mating ceremony day, Alexander whispered to Sydney, "The only thing you can get is the title of Luna." For three years, their marriage was a cold, distant arrangement, devoid of passion or connection. Until one night, when Sydney received a video from Bella—a video that revealed Alexander in bed with her sister.Betrayed and heartbroken, Sydney decided to break the mating bond and reclaim her freedom. However, Alexander became relentless,refused to let her go. He destroyed the rejection papers and demanded a $5 million compensation fee, determined to keep her tied to him.With Alexander’s grandmother’s help, Sydney finally succeeds in breaking free from the bond.As Sydney walked away, Alexander’s feeling to Bella wavered, his obsession with Sydney only grew.Alexander corners Sydney, pinning her against the wall with his powerful frame. His breath is hot against her ear as he growls, “You can try to run, Sydney, but you’ll always be mine,I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth.” 

The fiancee of the wealthiest man in the city, Jackson Valor, had died. The perpetrator of the car accident that killed her, Serenity Lewis, was sentenced to three years in prison.After her release from prison, Serenity unexpectedly gets entangled with Jackson.Serenity knelt on the ground as she pleaded, "Jackson, please spare me."Jackson simply smiled and replied, "Woman, I'll never let you off."Rumors have it that Jackson was a cold-hearted man, but he fell in love with a former inmate who was working as a sanitation worker. However, when the truth about the car accident three years ago surfaced, it destroyed all of Serenity's love for Jackson, and she ran from his side.Years later, Jackson knelt before her as he said, "As long as you return to my side, Serenity, anything is possible."Serenity coldly looked at him and spat out, "Then go to hell." 
The story explains how Alpha's Shadow: Legend of The Sisterhood begins in the bustling kingdom of Arcanis, where the four princes, known as the Four Pillars, have just returned from a victorious battle. While the kingdom celebrates their heroism, a secret society of powerful women, the Moonveiled Claws, operates from the shadows, protecting the kingdom without recognition. Unknown to the men, these women wield magic and strength, shaping Arcanis' fate. With layers of political intrigue, magical warfare, and sibling dynamics, the stage is set for hidden truths to unravel. 

In a world where werewolves reign, Amelia, an innocent and kind-hearted young woman, finds herself sold to the cruel Alpha King, Lucius by her step father, the Alpha of a small pack to secure his place. Determined to secure her freedom, she must bear him a son, unaware that Lucius is her true mate. However, her hopes are shattered when she discovers Lucius's dark intentions and the curse that plagues him. Fueled by a newfound determination, Amelia escapes with the help of a loyal servant, Mary, setting off a chain of events that uncover a hidden conspiracy within the werewolf society.She joins forces with rebel werewolves led by Gabriel, a charismatic alpha. Together, they challenge the oppressive rule of alphas and fight for equality and freedom. However, their quest becomes more perilous as other alphas seek to manipulate Amelia's unborn child, recognizing the power it holds to break Lucius's curse and give them to power to become the Alpha King.Amidst battles and betrayals, Amelia's conflicted feelings grow as she navigates her bond with Lucius when he finds her and seeks to claim her as his mate and her blossoming connection with Gabriel. With the fate of their child and the werewolf realm hanging in the balance, Amelia and Lucius must unravel ancient prophecies, expose the conspirators, and confront the manipulative forces that seek to control their destinies.Amelia's journey is one of sacrifice, love, and self-discovery as she challenges the very foundations of werewolf society. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, redefine the roles of mates and power, and ultimately shape the future for herself, her child, and the entire werewolf realm? 
Sean Horton is on the train home when a beautiful woman suddenly falls into his arms. Her lips are cherry red, and she smells delectable.Sean is aroused. He later discovers that she's the blind date he turned down for being too materialistic and fickle-minded. She thinks she can do anything because his family owes her a favor.From that day on, Sean can't stop thinking about her. He can't sleep at night.…Wendy Stowell has transmigrated into a book—she's taken on the role of an evil, scheming side character.The original Wendy has too many inkblots on her reputation to clean, so Wendy has no choice but to focus on getting into college and avoiding Sean. Yet Sean bosses her around, controls her, and educates her.One day, he comes to her with the letter she wrote to her family, informing them she has a boyfriend. He pins her to the wall, his gaze almost crazed as he says, "You're not allowed to date anyone, Wendy. Even if you wanted to date someone, that someone can only be me!" 



My childhood sweetheart, who once promised to marry me after graduation, proposes to the fake heiress, May Rivera, at my college graduation ceremony.And just when I think I've lost everything, Randell Gunther—the capital's admired "Mr. Zen"—steps forward and publicly declares his love for me.We get married. For five years, he treats me with unwavering tenderness and spoils me like I'm his world.Then, one day, I overhear him talking to a friend."Randell, May’s famous now. Are you really going to keep pretending with Julia?""I can't have May anyway. It doesn't matter anymore. Besides, as long as I'm with Julia, May can live peacefully and without distractions."Every prayer he makes is for May."I pray that May will be freed from obsessions and find peace in body and soul.""I pray that May receives everything she wishes for and loves without worry.""May, though we are not fated for this lifetime, I yearn that I'll be able to hold your hand all through the next."Five years of love are shattered in an instant.I create a fake identity and plan a staged drowning.From now on, in this life and the next, we never have to meet again. 

Life, they say, is not a storybook but life unfolds in chapters; good chapters, bad chapters. What happens when the chapters of Jasmine’s life were not only bad but terrible?***In a world where only the strong gets what they want, and where women are only considered toys, Jasmine, an omega wolf, is thrown into the furnace of life to burn by her mate whom she loved but now loathed.She was abused day and night, lost countless pregnancies in the hands of her toxic mate, and was used as a mere pleasure toy. Life seemed hopeless, and fate played a quick one when she discovered she was pregnant again.To protect herself and her baby, she ran away from the pack and ended up in the arms of another Alpha.What happens when she discovers this Alpha was her second chance mate?Is she finally going to be happy or has fate tricked her yet again? 
Human Outcast Heiress VS Tyrant Alpha King "Your hatred means nothing, little bride.""The moment you begged for me that night, you sealed your fate as mine. Forever."***The night before her wedding, her best friend drugged Georgina with an aphrodisiac and hired an "escort." The man was tall and handsome, with silver eyes that glowed in the dark. As the drug took effect, she could only collapse into his arms, begging for his touching and loving.After that night, her life fell apart. Her friend spread rumors, her fiancé publicly called off the engagement, and her father disowned her. The Upper East Side heiress found herself homeless overnight.But that "escort" kept appearing when she needed him most. When she had nowhere to go, he became her landlord. When she was kidnapped, he saved her like a guardian angel."Why are you helping me" she asked."I'm tired of being mistaken for an escort," Klaus trapped her against the wall. "Congratulations, you accidentally mated with the next Alpha King.As an Alpha Prince competing for the throne, marrying a human could cost him the crown. But she is his destined mate. When Klaus must choose between the throne and love, which will he sacrifice? 

I received a pornographic video."Do you like this?"The man speaking in the video is my husband, Mark, whom I haven't seen for several months. He is naked, his shirt and pants scattered on the ground, thrusting forcefully on a woman whose face I can't see, her plump and round breasts bouncing vigorously. I can clearly hear the slapping sounds in the video, mixed with lustful moans and grunts."Yes, yes, fuck me hard, baby," the woman screams ecstatically in response."You naughty girl!" Mark stands up and flips her over, slapping her buttocks as he speaks. "Stick your ass up!"The woman giggles, turns around, sways her buttocks, and kneels on the bed.I feel like someone has poured a bucket of ice water on my head. It's bad enough that my husband is having an affair, but what's worse is that the other woman is my own sister, Bella.************************************************************************************************************************“I want to get a divorce, Mark,” I repeated myself in case he didn't hear me the first time—even though I knew he'd heard me clearly.He stared at me with a frown before answering coldly, "It's not up to you! I'm very busy, don't waste my time with such boring topics, or try to attract my attention!"The last thing I was going to do was argue or bicker with him."I will have the lawyer send you the divorce agreement," was all I said, as calmly as I could muster.He didn't even say another word after that and just went through the door he'd been standing in front of, slamming it harshly behind him. My eyes lingered on the knob of the door a bit absentmindedly before I pulled the wedding ring off my finger and placed it on the table.I grabbed my suitcase, which I'd already had my things packed in and headed out of the house. 


Lily Brooks grew up in the countryside with her grandmother. Her father went missing when she was a child, and her mother remarried. She ends up becoming what others would call a ruffian—she plays hooky, drinks herself silly, and gets into fights.When she turns 19, her mother, Susan Mckay, takes her to her stepfather's home. Susan tells her, "You should be honored that we're allowing you to marry the son of the Laurier family in your sister's place. Remember to make the most of this opportunity."To Susan, Lily is nothing but a worthless piece of shit. She's something that can be sacrificed to reap more benefits.Everyone knows that Loid Laurier, the son of the Laurier family, has changed drastically since becoming critically ill. Not only has his personality changed, but his good looks have also been destroyed. The doctors say he only has two years to live.To everyone's surprise, he is miraculously cured after marrying Lily. Things start to change everywhere. It's not until someone investigates something that happened a few years ago that they accidentally discover Lily's true identity…Everyone's jaws drop at the revelation—Lily is actually someone beyond powerful! 
Upon living for 5000 years, he had witnessed the great battle between Alexander and Moros, Asclepius sampling all herbs, and Cassander harnessing nature to prevent floods. He had witnessed the rise and fall of numerous grand empires. Through the ages past, he persisted—just like a traveler, outside looking in.Once again returned to the present, he remained the discriminated son-in-law.The mother-in-law and sister-in-law despised him, while the stunning wife only gave him the cold shoulder. With his return, his destiny will never be the same as before.Possessing 5000 years of heritage, he was the man with unparalleled knowledge, perfect mastery of all arts, and unsurpassable by another human by any standards. 


We’ve been married for three years, but I’ve never truly had his love. When his childhood sweetheart returned, just as promised, all I was met with were the cold, glaring divorce papers.“If I were carrying our child, would you still choose to divorce?” I asked, holding onto the faintest glimmer of hope, making one last desperate plea.His response, as expected, was just as cold as ever. “Yes.”I closed my eyes, choking back tears, and finally chose to let go—to honor his decision.Years later, my heart had turned to ash. Lying in a hospital bed, I trembled as I signed the divorce papers. “Alexander, from this moment on, we owe each other nothing…”What I never saw coming was the ruthless, decisive CEO kneeling at my bedside, his voice hoarse, almost broken, as he pleaded, “Vivienne, don’t divorce me… please.” 
“Why are you spying on me? Tell me, your real motive.”She moved closer to his ear and whispered, “My real motive is to attract you because you’re awakening my inner desires with your dangerous and mysterious personality.”“Control your desires, Andrew, she could be a spy.” He said to himself in his mind.__________________“You're testing my patience, Miss Walker.”He clutched the pistol tighter.“And you're turning me on.” She bit her lower lip.He was a rude, arrogant, aggressive, ruthless and dominating Mafia Boss, a frightening man. The whole world was under his feet. Nobody had ever dared to disobey him except one girl. Everybody was afraid of him except one girl, that girl was badass, she was afraid of nothing in the world, and she was a warrior, confident, fearless and brave businesswoman. She was the first girl who wasn't afraid of the Mafia boss, only she had the guts to challenge him, deny his orders, argue with him and flirt with him. In the beginning, he was annoyed that why she wasn't afraid of him and disobeyed him. He tried everything to scare her, but she always shocked him with her braveness and boldness. He was finding her weaknesses and in the end, he himself became her first and only weakness and she became his badass girl. 
I, Nadine Cross, transplant the nerves from my own hands to my boyfriend's "sister", who loses the use of both her hands in an accident.
With that, Irene Sawyer's painting skills improve tremendously.
However, I lose function in both hands. I can't even lift a glass of water.
My boyfriend, Thomas Graham, tearfully promises that he will forever be grateful to me and will take care of me for the rest of my life.
Because I love him, I silently endure the agony of rehabilitation treatments.
But one day, I accidentally discover that his so-called sister, Irene, is actually his lover.
I confront him, but they tie me up.
"Since your hand nerves work so well, your optic nerves should be good too. Irene's eyesight hasn't been great lately. If you're going to help, then you should help her all the way. Give her your eyes, Nadine," Thomas demands.
I fall into despair as I watch them approach me with surgical knives.
Thomas says, "Don't hate me. You've already lost function in both hands. Your eyes won't do you much good when you're in this state. I'm just making the rational choice."
Boundless darkness descends.
When I open my eyes again, I am back at the time right before the nerve transplant surgery.
This time, I get a dog's nerves instead. 
Minerva Sowle takes a quiet breath, steadying herself before finally voicing the decision she's spent so long contemplating.She says with calm resolve, "Mr. Davison, Mrs. Davison, I've thought it through. I'm ready. I'd like to become part of your family."Algernon Davison and Maxine Ford pause for a moment, placing their tea mugs and the small plate of fresh fruit aside.Maxine reaches out, clasping Minerva's hand with unmistakable joy in her eyes. "This is wonderful, Minerva! We've always dreamed of having a daughter like you—kind, thoughtful, and sweet. "This is a dream come true. We'll prepare the paperwork right away to make it official. We'll soon have your name legally added to the Davison family records.Algernon nods enthusiastically. "The process is simple. In just two weeks, we'll be family in every sense of the word."