Lahat

Three years ago, she was a poor judge of character. She was willing to donate her kidney and become disfigured for an a**hole. However, not only did that man cheat on her, he had even nearly caused her to lose her life!Three years later, she regained her beauty. Upon her glorious return, she swore to make all a**holes pay for what they did.It was widely known that Stanley Batton, the wealthiest tycoon in Atlantis, was a cruel man feared by many. Although he had the facial features of a passionate man, he was known for his heart of ice.People constantly speculated on the kind of woman who would be able to open his heart.However, to everyone’s surprise, he kneeled on one knee under the spotlight, and in front of every known media company, to tie a butterfly knot on her shoe.“Stanley Batton, what do you really want?” She seemed panicked and flustered.He laughed at himself. “Xyla Quest, no one else but you can take my life away!” 
After getting drunk at a wedding party, Summer Hart had spent a night with a man. She then found herself pregnant after that. She wanted to keep the child, but the man had other plans. She tried to run away but was caught. "If you want to keep the child, marry me. We'll divorce after two years, and meanwhile, don't touch me—not even holding hands," the man said, backing her into a corner. She found the man utterly shameless. 'Holding hands? Dream on.' After the marriage, the man said, "I know you are scared. Let's sleep together tonight." "I'm not scared." "I saw you in a dream and heard you say you're scared and want to sleep with me." "Have you no shame, Mark Valentine?" "Shame? What is shame?" 

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! 
Margot Monroe is a genius among the young overseas returnees in the Southbridge Military District. She's the youngest chief of surgery at the district hospital, and her priceless hands have saved countless lives through major operations.
But right now, those hands lie beneath someone's boot, being grinded mercilessly against the floor. And the one responsible is her own husband, Cameron Reid, division commander of the Southbridge Military District.
Cameron sits calmly in his chair, his military uniform crisp and immaculate, his expression blank.
Behind him, in the next room, several large men pin Margot's younger sister down on a bed. Her sister, Eloise Monroe's broken, helpless cries keep echoing out, tearing Margot's heart to shreds.
Cameron says, "Margot, you have two choices. Get up and operate on Vera's mother, or I'll open Eloise's door right now and let everyone in Southbridge see what kind of spectacle she's making."
Margot clenches her teeth, her eyes bloodshot as she stares at Cameron. "Cameron, why are you doing this to me?" 


It all starts with a single photo Avery McPherson posts on social media—one that accidentally captures Lara Womack's dog in heat.From that moment on, Avery finds herself the target of vicious slander. Using AI, someone fabricates explicit content of her and spreads it online to ruin her reputation.Determined to fight back, Avery reports the malicious defamation to authorities. However, all she gets in return are empty promises and indifferent shrugs.In growing despair, Avery finally picks up the phone and calls her husband of three years, Elijah Tarver."It's just some AI nonsense. Why are you making such a big deal out of it?" he says, his voice cold and dismissive.But almost immediately, he arranges a special press conference to clarify the situation about Lara's dog.At that very moment, a message pops up on Avery's phone. It's from her stepbrother, Walter McPherson."There's only one month left before our agreement expires. After that, it's up to you whether to stay or leave."Without thinking twice, Avery answers, "I'm leaving.""After three years of marriage, do you really have no feelings for him at all?" Walter asks, his expression a blend of surprise and relief.Everyone has always believed Avery's love for Elijah was boundless."Yes, my love for him is gone."And so has my love for you. 




Jolene Adkins grew up in the countryside. Her father has passed away, and her mother has remarried. When she's old enough, her heartless mother takes her to the city so she can marry someone on her stepsister's behalf.She's forced to marry Steven Welsh, the worthless second son of the Welsh family who's crippled. Steven looks at her the day after their wedding and says, "I'll give you two options—divorce or life like a divorcée."Jolene says, "I choose option three!"Later, she works her medical magic and cures Steven. He turns out to be a secret billionaire and even gets her pregnant!Countless rich and powerful people want Jolene to treat them, and the people who once mistreated her fall to their knees before her, begging her to forgive them.A rich woman even comes knocking on Jolene's door, her eyes red as she claims to be Jolene's mother.It turns out Jolene should've grown up like a princess. Everything was changed because someone stole her life.Steven is happy to see how things turn out. His wife is a treasure, and he knows it best! 
"Donate your kidney to her, and I'll let you out of jail.""No way! I'm your fiancee, how could you treat me so cruelly?""You have no choice. You owe her a life."Madeleine used to be the beloved daughter of the Landry family, showered with love and affection by her elder brother and parents.Overnight, her real identity was revealed. She was just the child of the family's maid. And the real daughter, Abigail, was the pitiful person whose identity was stolen by the maid.Hence, Madeleine became the laughingstock of the city that everyone despised.Her fiancee Clinton hated Madeleine so much. Even though Madeleine was framed and imprisoned, he forced her to donate a kidney for Abigail. Tragically, Madeleine died during surgery.Unexpectedly, Madeleine came back five years later with a five-year-old baby.As Clinton was about to beg for her forgiveness, his elder brother, Beckett Beach, stopped him, saying, "Hands off Clinton, she's my wife now." 

In the fourth year of her marriage to Zachary Fuller, Melanie Lloyd finds out she's pregnant. She heads to the hospital to register for prenatal care, only to be told by the nurse that her marriage certificate is fake. Stunned, she asks, "Fake? How is that possible?"The nurse points to the document. "See? The seal's crooked, and the number doesn't match."Unwilling to believe it, Melanie rushes to the city hall, only to receive the same answer. "Mr. Fuller is married. His legal spouse is Yasmin Lloyd."Yasmin?The revelation hits Melanie like a bolt of lightning, and her mind goes blank. Yasmin is her half-sister and Zachary's first love. Years ago, she left him at the altar to pursue her dreams overseas.But now, she's legally his wife. 

Another name: TEARS OF A FLOWER"What do you want, Victoria?" Victoria walked closer to Vega, her eyes held hatred in them."Look, let me warn you, don't even dare try to ruin my marriage, or else I will make your life a living hell!""You knew he wasn't your mate, and you let him mark you, didn't you?" Vega asked with anger brewing inside her.Victoria lowered her gaze a little, which meant she actually knew."So what if I know? I'm the one he marked, not you!" She yelled, showing Vega her marked neck.******************************What happens when your twin sister is accidentally marked by your one true mate?Victoria and Vega are twin sisters born to the Alpha of white snow pack.These sisters are so identical that it was very difficult to differentiate between them. Their Father Alpha Blake Gilbert sometimes found it hard to tell their differences too.Fortunately they had two distinct features that separated them, one is the fact that Victoriawho happened to be the eldest was reckless and stubborn, while Vega was calm and quiet.But sadly, Vega was the one who always got punished for her sister's crime.Everyone in the white snow pack thought Vega was the black sheep among the two.Vega suffered silently.Secondly, Victoria's wolf was brown while Vega's was white, but no one had seen Vega's wolf which was a rare kind.Alpha Reynold Flames of Blue Stone Pack happens to be the most famous and well-respected Alpha in the northern province of Westland.He is a Lycan and he was very powerful.At the age of thirty, Reynold was still without a mate.When he visited white snow pack, his wolf sensed the presence of their mate.Excited as he was to find his mate, he was deceived into marking the wrong woman (Victoria) since she smelled just like his mate (Vega).What will happen to these three lives which have become entangled for life? Will there be a breakthrough for them or will things get even worse? 
“Genesis. Your eyes, they just glowed right now,” Killian spoke, his hands cupping my cheeks, his hands felt gentle almost as if he was holding a flower, I wouldn’t mind being a flower. Flowers are beautiful. My mind wandered off again, and I heard the voice in my mind let out a small snicker.“What about my eyes?”“They changed…” He let go of my face, and I felt like I had been deprived of the sweetest feeling. I wanted it back. But I had to soldier on.“Don’t yours when you communicate with your wolf,” I asked tucking the small strand of hair behind my ear, his eyes following my movements intently, tensioned filled the air.********************************************************************************************************************************************Genesis was a loner living as a slave in a pack that killed her family; some people didn't even know she existed. She believed that her future was bleak and is doomed to forever be a slave for a pack she hates with all of her might.what happens when she meets meets her fated mate who turns out to the the Alpha King Kilian a thousand year old Lycan who has a fierce and cruel reputation and who has publicly announced to the supernatural world countless of times that he did not wish for a mate.Will he reject her?And what will happen when Genesis finds out just how powerful she really is, and who her parents really were. 
Vespera Gildon has witnessed Luke Munoz's unwavering love, but she's also experienced his betrayal.
She remains silent, waiting for the right moment—until she tricks him into signing the divorce papers.
When their marriage ends, she looks at him calmly and delivers the final blow. "I don't want you anymore, Luke. Get out of my life."
Luke stands frozen, as if struck by lightning. Panic flashes in his reddened eyes. He tears the divorce papers into shreds. "Who said anything about getting divorced? I won't agree to this!"
…
Dominic Reid is a powerful tycoon, a man far beyond Vespera's reach.
She never intends to provoke him, yet fate keeps throwing them together.
At a grand banquet, she drunkenly tugs at his tie by accident. Instead of pulling away, he leans in, his voice low and teasing against her ear. "Your ex-husband is watching. Are you sure you want to be this… bold?" 

Everyone in Flarora says Trina Shepherd is the city's most beautiful red rose—stunning, confident, and impossible to ignore.
She's living her best life abroad when a telegram from her father summons her home. It contains only one cold command, "Return immediately. Marry Julian."
Julian Hauser is the youngest and most promising officer in the unit. He's cool, restrained, and disciplined to the core—her complete opposite.
She thrives on noise and crowds, while he prefers silence.
She acts on impulse and pulls off outrageous stunts, while he follows every rule and treats military discipline as absolute.
The mere thought of marrying someone so rigid suffocates Trina. So, she uses every trick she can to break the engagement.
She causes trouble without a care in the world, yet Julian stays right behind her, silently cleaning up the mess. 
The heroine is the youngest daughter of the Alpha King, and was originally a little princess held in the palm of her hand, but everything changed on her 10th birthday. Alpha's child was supposed to shift on her 10th birthday, but sadly, her Wolf never showed up and she became a disgrace to the Alpha family, a punching bag, bullied by school bullies while being rejected by her own Mate. She decided to leave the Pack at the age of 15, after leaving, she learned that she was a rare fighting golden Wolf, and then she met her second companion, the strongest Wolf king of the Shadow race, Lycan. 

He didn't lean back; he leaned forward, and his voice lowered. "Kimberly, whatever you want, just ask for it."I swallowed as my pulse began pounding louder. "I don't know what you're talking about."His eyes darkened a little further as he closed the space between us by a step. "If you want real sex, Kimberly," he continued in voice little more than a whisper, "I can give it to you. I can satisfy every fantasy you have.”************Kimberly Harrington has lived a life of betrayal and heartbreak, scarred by those who should have loved her. When desperation leaves her with no choice, a mysterious and powerful billionaire planned by her parents to marry her sister, offers her a lifeline, a marriage agreement. But Xavier Ravenwood is no ordinary man. Haunted by a dark past and carrying secrets of his own, he's determined to protect Kimberly at all costs. 

Bonnie Shepard, a country girl, is the talk of the town. Rumors say she's a loser who loves fighting and fooling around.Her fiancé dumps her, and the esteemed Knight family distances themselves, causing the Shepards no small embarrassment. But when the world uncovers her true identity as the nation's leading researcher, everyone is awed.To their surprise, she's not only a math genius, but also a chess prodigy, a medical guru, and a kickboxing expert, outshining even the wealthiest tycoon on the Forbes list.Prominent figures and affluent heirs vie openly for her affection."Bonnie, will you marry me? I'm fit, and I’m the most romantic and considerate partner you'll ever find. Hell, I'll even handle all the household chores!""Bonnie, choose me, please? My family owns a mine, and you can buy anything you want!" Ivor Knight, the CEO who once spurned her, regrets it so much that he can only say, "Fuck off, okay? She's mine!" 


At 20 years old, Amelia Caldwell marries Matthew Sterling, an autistic man, who, in their five-year marriage, remains an unyielding block of ice, impervious to her warmth. He imposes three ironclad rules for her—no speaking to him, no touching him, and absolutely no intimacy with him.Then, an earthquake strikes. Amelia instinctively lunges for Matthew, desperate to protect him, only to see him carefully shield another woman and flee the collapsing ruins without a backward glance.She wakes in the hospital, covered in cuts and bruises, yet her first act is to stagger in search of him. When she finds him, she overhears the woman's gentle coaxing, "Matt, it's just a scratch. I really am fine. But your wife seems badly hurt… Don't you want to check on her?"After a brief silence, Matthew's voice cuts through the door, cold as winter."I don't like her, so it's none of my concern whether she lives or dies."In that instant, Amelia's heart turns to ashes.So when Leonard Sterling, Matthew's grandfather, rushes to the hospital, she locks eyes with him and makes one request."Leonard, please let me divorce Matthew!" 

Natalie Walker is a fake heiress who spends two decades acting as Diana Ashcroft's walking blood bank. When the true heiress returns, she's immediately kicked out of the house.
The true heiress mistreats her, and everyone mocks her. Then, the world is stunned when she suddenly turns out to be the only daughter of the Walker family, the country's wealthiest and most mysterious family.
Natalie's birth parents and five brothers dote on her like mad. Her allowance is boundless, and she can splurge on whatever she wants. She can drive any limited-edition sports car and buy haute couture if she wants…
She also has a fiancé who's supposedly the wealthiest man in the world. However, he either avoids meeting her or gives her the cold shoulder. He even comes knocking, saying that he wants to call off the engagement.
Natalie thinks it's perfect. Unexpectedly, after calling off the engagement, he pesters her, wanting to be affectionate with her all the time.
Natalie is irritated. "Can you have a little shame, Mr. Ex-Fiancé?"
Marcus Holden says, "What is shame? Can I eat it? Can it help me win my wife's heart?"
"Get lost."
"You're only telling me that because you love me. Why haven't you said it to anyone else?"
Everyone realizes that the revered Marcus is actually a hopeless romantic who only has love on his brain.
Meanwhile, Marcus wants nothing more than to beat his old self up for being blind. 

"Kylie, once Charlotte finishes her rehab this month, I'll break up with her. So, just wait a little longer, alright?"Charlotte Summer pushes open the door of the private room just in time to hear her boyfriend, Sean Johannson, making that promise.He continued, "You know I owe her a lot. I only made it through school because she fought underground matches to pay for it. "Now that I'm finally the head of neurosurgery, since she hasn't had much of a good life yet, once her leg's healed, I'll give her some money. That should more or less settle the debt." 
The story unfolds in a contemporary world where werewolves and humans coexist. Elaine, born into an affluent family, wakes up one day to find her parents missing. She is subsequently taken to a place where she encounters Sherman Holmes, the Alpha of Bostabaca, and the fabled wealthiest man in the world. She learns that she was sold to him as a breeder, but a startling truth comes to light - Elaine is a werewolf belonging to the ancient and esteemed Valentine pack. Her life takes a dramatic turn.The tale follows the journey of a girl who was sold to be the Alpha's breeder, the Alpha who was cold and proud, refusing to love. Two hearts draw closer and closer, and in this game, nobody can escape becoming enslaved by love in the end, and they both become willing captives. 


When the young Alpha Dylan was still the heir to the pack, his parents brought the innocent Cherry to live with them, hoping to foster a connection between them. Smitten with Dylan from the start, Cherry longed to grow closer to him, while Dylan remained aloof and distant. After a fateful night of revelry, the drunk Dylan succumbed to his desires, spending a passionate night with Cherry. However, his reaction the next day left her heartbroken and disillusioned. Feeling abandoned, Cherry decided to leave all by herself. Two weeks later, Cherry discovered that she was pregnant and decided to embark on a journey of independence and self-discovery in Berlin, where she pursued her dream of becoming a designer. Years went by, and Cherry returned to reunite with her father, only to be discovered by Dylan's friend, who soon learned about the existence of Cherry's daughter Fern. Witnessing this unexpected twist of fate, Dylan set off on a challenging quest to win back the love of his life. 
Forced into marriage three years ago by her adoptive parents, Lillian Moore found herself wedded to Lennon Nixon, who lay in a coma. Throughout their marriage, Lillian diligently cared for Lennon, hoping for the day he would wake. But when that long-awaited moment finally arrived, it shattered her expectations.Instead of gratitude or affection, Lennon delivered a chilling blow. "Let's get a divorce!" His words cut deep, leaving Lillian stunned and heartbroken.Seeking solace and a fresh start, Lillian embarked on a journey to find her biological parents, discovering the love of three adoring older brothers along the way. It was a chance for a new beginning, a life she longed to embrace.Summoning her courage, Lillian approached Lennon with the intention of ending their marriage, prepared to step into a future of her choosing. However, to her surprise, Lennon's remorse was palpable. He expressed deep regret, pleading for a second chance and expressing a desire to salvage their relationship.Caught between the pain of the past and the flicker of hope for their future, Lillian found herself torn. Will she be able to find forgiveness and trust in her heart again? Only time will reveal the fate of their love. 

Haley Reed thought she had the perfect life—a devoted husband, a sweet son, and a home filled with love. But when her husband’s ex-lover, Joye, slithers back into their lives, determined to steal everything Haley holds dear, her world shatters.The ultimate betrayal? Her own son turning against her, demanding she leave, and claiming that he wanted Joey instead of her to be his mother!Cast out with nothing—no money, no safety net—Haley collapses on the streets, broken… until crosses paths with Logan Hartwell, a powerful Billionaire with a guarded heart, and his fragile, enchanting daughter, Lily, who clings to Haley with a desperate hope: "Will you be my mommy?"However, as Haley rebuilds her life, chilling connections emerge—between Logan’s mysterious past and Joey, the woman who destroyed her marriage. "Did you choose me to hurt her?" she demands, but Logan couldn't give her a satisfactory answer.Realizing her world was surrounded with lies, Haley transforms into the powerful woman she was meant to be—wealth, influence, and hard-won independence at her fingertips—her past comes begging. Her ex-husband. Her lost son. The life that failed her.Will she return to the love that broke her… or claim the family that truly sees her worth? 
On the day of her arranged date, she expected to meet a dashing man, but instead found herself facing a greasy, short, and chubby guy! What should she do? Run, of course! Just as she was about to make her escape, a man from the next table grabbed her arm! Why did he look so familiar? Wait a minute... isn't this her billionaire boss?!Not only did he stop her, but he also dropped a bombshell, "How about we get married?" Married? Could it be that he had been secretly in love with her for years? Had he orchestrated this entire matchmaking event just to meet her? Indeed, only a master strategist would hunt in such a manner.Well, why not? Handsome and wealthy! Her heart was swayed, and she decided to act on it, "Alright! If marriage it is, then I'll marry into wealth and fulfill your wishes!" 
"Cry, Mermaid!" a sharp lash sliced into my back, forcing a yelp from my lips. Screams and sobs surrounded me on all sides, but no one would save me. Strong hands caught me beneath my arms and yanked me from the water. It was time for Tail Cut.The operation lasted hours. I felt every last slice of their blades, every new tendon sewn into my muscles and nail hammered into my bones. I screamed. I begged. I begged for them to stop, for them to kill me, just ended the pain.---I have a secret, I am a mermaid.I should live in the ocean, but my tail was cut and I only owned legs. After escaping to Asterion, I hid my identity. I thought I could finally live a peaceful life, until that day I met the famous bad boy, the future Alpha, Caspian.---I felt a strange prickling on the back of my neck. I spun around just in time to see Caspian prowling towards me through the darkened wings, his blue eyes positively glowing. Sharp white teeth flashed as Caspian's lips unfurled into a lethal grin, "Hello Mate." 

“You’re mine, Aria.” He sounded possessive while pulling me by the waist and crashing his lips fiercely against mine. “All mine.” ******Aria's life turned into a nightmare when she got kidnapped by a man who claimed her to be his mate. Before bumping into him, Aria was just an ordinary girl from New York City, knowing nothing about the werewolf world. Neon Kendrick, leader of a werewolf pack, was not only assertive and arrogant, but the most powerful beast. However, he hadn't met his mate until thirty. He feared that he may never find his mate. But fate had something in store for him. Torn between love, war, and duty, will Aria survive the world that she has been thrown into? Or will Neon give up on everything just to protect his mate? 
Margareth was shocked after she found out that her chosen mate, Xavier, flirted with his mistress at their party. However when she confronted him, Xavier refused to admit it! He also didn't want to reject Margareth as his mate. Frustrated and hurt, Margareth didn't know what to do until Alpha Bastian, the renowned and intimidating leader of the Red Iris Pack, stepped in. He proposed a bet: if Xavier's mistress was pregnant within a month, Xavier would be forced to reject Margareth as his mate. The stakes were high, but Margareth, desperate to escape the humiliation, agreed. Even though, she need her pack to join Bastian's! 


She’s a deadly assassin with no mercy. He’s a ruthless Alpha with no time for weakness. But when fate mates them… all hell breaks loose.Samantha Stone is a Were-Vamp hybrid, the most chaotic of Alpha Zoe’s infamous sextuplets, and a cold-blooded assassin with a perfect kill record. Stealth, power, and zero emotional attachments—until a prank gone wrong lands her deep inside enemy territory.Her mission? Infiltrate the Blue Moon Pack. Keep eyes on Alpha Kyler Arrow. Don’t get caught.Too bad she does.Worse? He’s her fated mate.Kyler—genius Alpha, lethal assassin, and a control freak with a temper—should kill her on sight. Instead, he’s drawn to her fire. But just as sparks fly and secrets start to unravel, fate throws its cruellest twist yet…Samantha loses her memory.Now Kyler must protect the girl who tried to sabotage him—the girl who doesn’t remember who she is, what she’s done, or who she is to him. With enemies closing in and her forgotten past threatening to destroy everything, can Kyler convince her to trust him before it's too late?Action-packed, hilariously wild, emotionally intense, and scorching romantic—Bonded To The Dangerous Alpha will leave you laughing, crying, and gasping for more. 

She is a werewolf and vampire hybrid, her identity has been hidden by her parents, she is nearly 18 years old, one day she went to the Alpha door met his son, it was her mate, he felt she was fat and ugly, cold rejected her. And make out with the other coyotes in front of the main girl. The heroine feels pain, runs to the forest, and the Wolf in her body is also transformed at this moment - her Wolf is very strange, all bright black except for a golden crescent behind the ear. After the transformation, she was discovered by the patriarch of the Hybrid pack, who said they had been looking for her for a long time, so she was brought back to the Hybrid pack and became the strongest warrior. 



Mo Xuetong has lost everything. Her mother, her child, even her servants, have been killed. Betrayed, disfigured, and alone, she dies trying to destroy the people who deceived her……and wakes up as a child again. Given a second chance, she vows to make things different. This time she will not be a naïve child. This time she is beautiful, cold, and willing to do whatever it takes to get revenge.But her plans are disrupted when she uncovers a thirty year old conspiracy that changes everything. Will she still be able to change her fate? And even if she does, will her new fate be any better, or will her hunger for revenge destroy her? 
Everyone says that Mabel Silverstone is the most virtuous wife in the military family compound. Never once has she felt jealous of the meticulous care her husband, Elliot Foster, shows for his first love, Zoe Young. On the contrary, she even takes the initiative to take care of Zoe, the most important woman in Elliot's heart.On this day, Mabel wakes early to prepare breakfast. Zoe has only caught a cold, but Elliot has shirked all his military responsibilities to personally take care of her. He even asks Mabel to send their meals to the hospital every day.When Mabel leaves the compound, thermos in hand, dawn has just broken on the horizon."Are you going to the hospital to deliver food for Zoe again?" her neighbor, Winnie McMahon, asks while carrying a grocery bag. She shakes her head, looking frustrated. "You're the most virtuous wife in this entire military compound. You never get jealous even though Colonel Foster treats Zoe so well, and you even wait on them hand and foot. In my opinion, you need to grow a backbone!" 
Architect Cora Spade marries Axel Jaeger for love, a man who claims to be drowning in debt. He tells her his startup has failed, so she leaves for Auchendale on a long-term assignment. For three years, amid the war and plagues, she works tirelessly and pays off his debt totaling in the millions with blueprint after blueprint.But on the night Cora returns, she uncovers the truth—the so-called "debt" is nothing but a lie and a test of her loyalty. Back in Chremford, Axel has a new lover in his arms, and even their five-year-old son sees the other woman as his mother.Worse still, their marriage certificate turns out to be forged.Without hesitation, Cora dials a number she's buried for decades. And when they meet again, she's transformed into the heir of an elite, powerful family everyone clamors to please.Now plunged into crisis, Axel kneels among fragments of his shattered dignity and begs for her forgiveness.All Cora does is respond with a gentle smile. "Pulling the plug on your funding was just the appetizer, Mr. Jaeger. Enjoy the real feast ahead." 