The Shrewd Wife

The King of the Underworld returns, and due to a marriage contract, he comes back to the city to marry, only to meet his ice-cold wife. Surrounded by numerous admirers, including a former first love, a beautiful colleague, and a cute lolita... As skilled enemies attack, watch how the King of the Underworld responds.

An intoxicated An Xiaoyu boldly places her hands on her hips: "Hey, handsome, this girl is here to rob you. This road is opened by me, this tree is planted by me, if you want to cross, leave some toll money!" The man approaches aggressively, trapping An Xiaoyu against the wall with no escape. He whispers in her ear: "Money, I have none. How about offering yourself instead?" An Xiaoyu is completely dumbfounded. She just accidentally robbed the wrong person, and now he's haunting her? What? He wants her to take responsibility? "Handsome, a forced melon is not sweet!" "No worries, I like bitter melons!" "You, shameless!" "Can't have a wife with too much pride!" "……" An Xiaoyu: "God, please let me go!" Ahem, 1v1 sweet romance + love over time, guaranteed to make you laugh until you have abs!

[Completed] Scarlett's world collapses when she is drugged and forced to marry an old, filthy-rich widower with five children. Trying to escape her seemingly unavoidable trouble, she accepts a one-year contract marriage offer to a mysterious man. He promises this will get her out of her hostile-arranged marriage problems. She took the offer. If everything goes well, she will be a free and independent woman in one year. However, many things take an unexpected turn. The contract marriage made Scarlett's life feel like she was riding a rollercoaster—a mix of excitement and exhilaration, dreaded inferno, and joyful heaven. Get ready for a captivating tale that will keep you hooked from beginning to end, unraveling the enigmatic secrets of Scarlett's life. ******* Only a crazy person would accept his offer. And right now, she does not fall into that category. Her mind is still sane. "Please don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help myself. And at the same time helping you." Scarlett was even more confused. "I know my problem is complicated. But, I think being married to a man I just met, without love, feels weird..." She said. "This is not a real marriage but a contract marriage that you can set up to your advantage. And also mine." Scarlett listened silently; inside, she was shocked and a bit perplexed. Xander crossed his arms over his chest while looking into Scarlett's eyes. He continued, "As I said before, I will help you, and at the same time, you will help me. I don't need to explain what my problem is. But, I assure you, if you agree to do a contract marriage with me, then your problems will be solved. So what do you think!?" Scarlett was in no hurry to speak. "So I can put any clauses I want in the contract?" The man nods, saying, "As long as it doesn't hurt me." She offered a handshake to Xander, "Okay. You got a deal!" ____ Another Tags: #Revenge, #Hacker #Villain #Comedy, #Action, #Assassin, #Genius, #Romance, #DotingHusband ____ Author Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Completed) 2. The Bride Of Immortal Crown Prince (Completed) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Completed) 4. The Billionaire's Genius Wife (Completed) 5. Rebirth As The Vampire Lord's Wife (Completed) 6. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back _____ How to contact me: >> Instagram account: authorpurplelight >> Join my Discord Server: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Notes: This book cover belongs to the author; please do not reuse it. _____ The Billionaire's Genius Wife is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the website's parent company.

“You never loved me anyway, did you?” --------------- From the start, Lucy Grey knew her marriage was doomed to fall. She held onto her one-sided love for her husband for two years, but that was not enough to save their marriage. On the day Lucy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Landon stayed beside his first love at the hospital. Finally, she realized it was time to let go. On that same night, she signed the divorce agreement and left quietly. But fate dealt a cruel hand as Lucy found out she was pregnant! After three years of searching, Landon finally found her. However, when he stood in front of her doorstep, he never expected a child who looked exactly like him would adorably look up and ask, “Are you my daddy?” .... This novel currently participates in "Viral Book Call", a Webnovel contest. Show your support by adding this to your library and writing a review. Thank you! #Marriage #Whitemoonlight #Substitute #Baby #Winheratallcost #Faceslapping. #MLgrovelling #ObsessedML

When powerless, unfavoured Princess Soleia was arranged to marry the newly titled Duke Orion Elsher, she assumed they would find love eventually. Who knew that her father would send off her husband mere hours later to fight a war? Soleia was left alone to deal with an impoverished fief, a crumbling estate, and spiteful, vindictive relatives of the Duke who all wished to see her gone. She couldn’t leave― there was nowhere else to go. Soleia desperately wanted her husband to return so he could offer her a helping hand. However, when he did, he returned with Elowyn, a woman he claimed was his true love. A woman hellbent on taking her place as the rightful Duchess, no matter what she had to do to get Soleia out of the way. Mistreated, misunderstood, and miserable, Soleia was eventually thrown out of the estate she helped build. Fortunately, when one door closes, another one opens. Unknown to Soleia, a man more powerful than her husband had been watching her, waiting for the right time to snatch her into his gilded cage. Duke Elsher had been foolish to let go― but the crown prince of Raxuvia wouldn’t make the same mistake. *** [Excerpt] After two long years, Soleia's husband had finally returned home. But he was not alone. “Your Grace,” Soleia said, trying her best to maintain a calm tone, “welcome home. How were your travels?” The man remained silent as he stared at her. “Oh,” the woman that Soleia's husband had brought back said. “I was just wondering where the servants were. No one has come to greet you since your return. Could you please help us bring―” Orion tugged the woman back, protectively holding her in his embrace. His eyebrows furrowed as he glared at Soleia, his sudden action causing the woman to look confused at him. “Orion?” she asked, her hands on his chest to steady herself. “What’s the matter?” “That’s not a servant." In one swift motion, he threw the sword out at Soleia, only to be stopped by a flash of scarlet and the coppery scent of blood. *** Prequel to Stolen by the Rebel King.

The cold duke, the charming princess, the delicate loli... When each and every hard hurdle appeared in front of Lin Peng, it was either crossed or... Directly buried. Facing the terrifying Evil Lords, the arrogant Dark Dragon Clan, and the so-called Demon Clan everywhere, Lin Peng could only harden his head and top it...

When the Genius Omega crosses part with the Supreme Alpha. Revenge becomes hers. . For a month, Eve has been seeking for a divorce from her mate who she’d been marrried to—the man she found out she was pregant for. They were after her life and regardless of the fact she was his mate, she couldn’t live. She knew too much about them. Her life was going to come to an end when her very ex-husband, her mate, tricked her into a job—a work that was finally going to cost her life. But all that changes when she sought protection fom a man, a lone alpha—strongest, wealthiest, that even the leader of the pack was below him. But if there was anything else this man was, it was…Frightening in a way she never imagined. Oh, but Malakai Salvatore was still just a man after all. He had secrets. And his secrets was something Eve never saw coming. Perharps…he wasn’t exactly the protection she needed. Because if anyone found out what he had hidden, Malakai Salvatore wouldn’t die alone. She had been implicated and bounded to him.

[WARNING: HEAVY MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a 21st century real estate agent woman, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, by the book, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Ryan is tasked on investigating the happenings around. Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about Cassandra. Can they solve the historical puzzle while facing their growing feelings for each other (the Duke who is already becoming head over heels for her) in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [SPOILER: He fell first, fell harder, fell madder and she fell later.]

Ten years of marriage. Known since childhood. Yet, he felt he had never known her. What he saw was a loving and gentle wife. But what he heard about her from others had always been different. One said she married him for his money. One said she seduced a Prince behind his back. One said she spiked her sister and sent her to a man’s bed. One said she tortured the servants behind his back. One said… He had heard many such things but never believed anyone. Until one day, he saw how she scolded his brother, slapped his sister-in-law in the face, and pushed his nephew into the pool. He couldn’t take it anymore and asked for a divorce but she rejected to his face. Then he heard the news that she obtained the shares of their company and was about to overturn his brother’s position. “How did she turn into a scheming wife?” he asked, not really expecting any answers. But he got a chance. He woke up to the day he got married. He thought it was his chance to get rid of the woman from his life. He would save his brother and his family from his ‘wife’. He will get a divorce from her. But… Why couldn’t he get rid of this wife at all? Had she been so scheming all her life? Clearly not. In this life, he started seeing her life the way he had not seen before. From her perspective, she had shed tears without him knowing. He realized that he had been a bad husband all along. Suddenly his life changed from trying to divorce her to changing her ‘fate’. Who would win in this battle? Her fate of becoming a scheming woman? Or his determination and … love? #WSA2025 #Mindreading

On the first day of their divorce, he said, "She'll be back before midnight." The second day, "She'll be back in three days. It's just one of her stunt to make me mad". The third day, "She cannot do without me so she'll be back in seven days." On the seventh day, "She'll definitely come back within two weeks." After a whole month... "Boss she's really doing it, she's kissed a stranger at the gala." "Catch her and bring her home." . . In her past life she was the good and enduring wife, in this life she became his little devious sin. A pain in the ass and his little ass kicker. "No one dared treat Mr Hamilton the way she did, do you think he would forgive her?" . . Harlow Blackwood was accused and wrongfully killed in her past life by her family and husbands family. But fate had other plans for her. When she returned, Harlow swore to take revenge on the people who killed her children and ended her life. But there was something else in this life. The husband who joined her enemies to attack her in her previous life turned out to dot on her more than ever before. In her past life Harlow was a mighty cook and would prepare food for the entire family, she turned into their slave to please them, yet no one liked her. But in this life... "I am useless hubby, I can't cook, clean, have kids or take care of you... Her hubby smiled. "None of those matters. I can cook, clean, take good care of you, and most importantly, give you children. How many are you willing to have?" In her current life, her husband has a huge secret too, what could that be? . . For more info on the book follow me on Instagram @Sspears and Facebook @kourtneysspears.

Lisa, an 19 years old girl from a poor family background, by some twists and turns entered into a loveless marriage relationship with Norman, heir to the wealthy Rutherford family. After his grandfather's death, Norman, turning cruel, neglected and mistreated Lisa until the marriage resulted in betrayal and her fateful end. The spirit of Lisa roams the very mansion where she had died, uncovering the dark secrets of the Rutherford family and learning of her true heritage: the women of her bloodline are witches, and their magic is passed down from generation to generation. Given a chance to rewrite her fate, Lisa makes a wish and signs a blood-bound contract, awakening in the past—on the night of her wedding. Armed with knowledge of the future, hidden magic, and a thirst for revenge, Lisa refuses to be a pawn in anyone’s game. This time, she will take control of her destiny, break free from Norman, and challenge the powerful people around her who caused her death. And In her journey, she will choose the right man this time —Norman’s cunning and formidable uncle. O⁠_⁠o

When Jin Luo, heir to the prestigious Jin family, asks humble (poor) Li Mei to pose as his wife for a day, their ruse takes an unexpected turn - a lifetime commitment. However, there's 'one' issue.... Li Mei doesn't know how to cook, no business idea, zero possiblity of being a wife, and the 'idea dream wife' in the eyes of Jin Luo's mother.

Renessa finally returns to her home after eleven years, only to find that things have changed. Her father had remarried a woman who seemed to hate her to death. Her stepsister, who looks like an angel, occupies her room and successfully snatches Renessa's position as the best child in her father's heart. No, she was never the best daughter in her father's heart. Her father never wanted her and hated her. Even the man's hatred for Renessa sometimes made Renessa question her true identity. But behind it all, the reason for Renessa's return was to find out the whereabouts of her mother's grave which only her father knew. Her father seemed to have prepared everything to throw her and the memory of her late mother out of the house. But don’t call her Renessa If she doesn't come home with a secret weapon in her hand. She has full rights to all of her mother's wealth which made her existence like a stubborn stain amid her father's harmonious family.

Her previous lifetime, she had loved him with all her heart, body and soul. He meant everything to her, but she was thrown away like garbage. After her rebirth, she vowed to dump his sorry ass! "I refuse to share your bed, breathe in your space, intimacy is a no go area. He looked tongue tied. Who had thought that during lights out, a cold night, she would want his embrace.

Elena Carter wants nothing to do with fame, fortune, or the chaos of celebrity life. And she definitely wants nothing to do with Damián Knight—the billionaire musician with a reputation for scandals and broken hearts. But Damián is nothing like the man the world believes him to be. Framed and trapped in a false image, he’s learned to embrace the lie. Until Elena. She sees only the rumors, refuses to fall for his charm, and rejects him at every turn. But the more she resists, the harder he falls. What starts as a relentless chase turns into a fiery, complicated love affair. But being with Damián means stepping into a world where enemies lurk in the shadows, the media twists the truth, and love comes at a dangerous price. And when Elena finally uncovers his secrets, she’s left with one question—can she handle the storm that comes with loving him?

I never imagined my life would come to this, being forced into a marriage I never wanted just to save my family from ruin. One moment, I was struggling to survive, and the next, I was trapped in his world. A world of power, secrets, and undeniable attraction. He wasn’t just any man. He was ruthless, intense, and impossible to ignore. The way he looked at me made my heart race, but I knew better than to fall for him. Men like him came with consequences but this was just a contract. The closer I got, the harder it became to resist. And just when I thought I had a grip on my emotions, I discovered something that changed everything. The contract was meant to last only a year, and my time was almost up. But my heart already belonged to him. I fell in love with the man who didn't believe in love only to realize he had a bigger reason for marrying me. My father was connected to his dark past. A past that could destroy us both. Heartbroken, I did the only thing I could. I planned my escape. A way to disappear. But he found out. And now, running isn’t an option. Because in his world, no one walks away from him. Not even his wife.

After finding out she had at most five years left to live, Shikera Anderson could only live life in a carefree and unhindered manner, in order to numb the fear and sadness in her heart. However, her heart shattered when she was forced waste a year stuck in an marriage contract with a masked man, in exchange for her father's life. "The main clause of the contract: Don't touch my daughter!" Ethan DeLoach, the most wanted personality by all the press stations in the country, hated reporters with passion until one came into his life in form of a contract wife. He was able to keep her at bay until her despicable lips turned out to be the cure for his terrifying nightmares. As they experiment with their lips every night before sleeping, how long would it take them to succumb to the throngs of passion while throwing all caution to the wind? Will Shikera be able to dissolve the hatred Ethan has for reporters, with her plain and carefree attitude? How will Ethan react when he finds out what the repercussion was for breaking the contract? And finally, would the love between them defy Shikera's short life span? *** "Ethan, why the fuck did you not tell me I had hickeys on my neck?!" Shikera yelled. "I practically announced to the whole nation that I had a passionate night!" "That's not my fault though. You could have lied they were birthmarks." "And when the marks fade, another lie?" she asked irritatingly. He smirked mischievously at her words, before leaning over to whisper into her ear, "No worries, I will renew them every night."

Angelita Romano never expected to be a replacement bride, but when her sister’s forbidden love affair destroys a carefully arranged engagement, she is forced to marry Zavarelli De Luca—a ruthless billionaire who sees love as nothing more than an inconvenience. Cold, distant, and unbelievably controlled, Zavarelli needs a wife for appearances, not affection. Angelita, who has always dreamed of marrying for love, is thrown into a loveless marriage where she is nothing more than a tool for business. But as their lives intertwine, simmering tension builds, igniting a dangerous attraction neither of them can resist. When passion turns into something deeper, Angelita realizes she’s falling for a man who refuses to love. Determined to protect her heart, she pulls away, forcing Zavarelli to confront the one thing he has spent his life avoiding—his feelings for her. But after everything, will it be too late for him to prove that she is more than just a deal? That she is his everything?

“Everything is a game, Roberto, and right now, you’re losing.” Bella, for all her beauty and strength, is the one person who could bring him down. He’s built an empire on blood, sweat, and ruthless decisions. Roberto, a ruthless drug lord, at the top of his game, married to Bella, the daughter of a rival mafia family. Their marriage seems to be built on love and power, but when Roberto begins an affair, the balance between their two families starts to crumble. The fight is more than a revenge for infidelity.

Paul never expected his lazy summer to take such a turn. When the infamous Valerie Mansfield—his neighbor, the fiery red-haired trophy wife with curves that could break a man—showed up at his house, frustration in her emerald eyes and a broken laptop in hand, he knew this wasn’t just another favor. Her husband, rich, older, and indifferent, had barely spared her a glance before jetting off for another two-week business trip. Left alone, Valerie turned to Paul—the bright, young computer whiz down the street. What started as a simple fix soon became something more. The stolen glances, the teasing smirks, the lingering tension thick enough to cut. Paul had fantasized about her for years, but now, with her standing so close, her scent intoxicating, her gaze daring… he wasn’t sure if this was just another errand or the beginning of something dangerously real.

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As the first daughter of the Sanders conglomerate, Rachel Sanders has everything she could ever ask for, except her parents love. But when her parents get her engaged to the last son of the Kingsley group without her knowledge, her life changes and she is forced to end the relationship she considers perfect. But, will this change be for better or worse?

A desperate deal. A ruthless billionaire. A love neither expected. Ava Sinclair's life changes in an instant when she finds herself bound to a billionaire she barely knows. One year, one contract, no strings attached. But as secrets unfold and emotions rise, Ava realizes that what was meant to be a simple arrangement is anything but. Damien Cole is a man with a cold heart and a past he refuses to talk about. Ava can't help but wonder: Can love truly be forced, or is it just a game of power and pride? As the clock ticks down on their contract, neither is prepared for the twist of fate that will change everything. In a world of lies, betrayal, and family secrets, can they find something real—or will their fragile connection crumble before the year is up?

Serena Castillo lived a quiet life—until the night her father’s sins caught up to her. Forced into the grasp of Lorenzo De Luca, a ruthless mafia boss with ice in his veins, she becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of power and revenge. Lorenzo is used to control, but Serena’s quiet defiance and hidden strength begin to unravel the darkness within him. As secrets unfold and enemies close in, Serena must navigate a world of violence, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Can she escape the man who owns her, or will she become the queen in his dangerous empire?

Esmeralda Hawthorne, 36 years old woman who is unmarried was asked to find a spouse or her name would be ousted from the family inheritance. Charlotte Hernandez, 35 years old divorced woman and a single mother of a 16 year old daughter. she works as a medical doctor in a local hospital. on a day destined to change everything, Esmeralda has a car accident and was sent to the hospital. she witnessed a woman being harassed by a man and she helped the woman. the woman becomes in debted to her.

Andine mengira, menyetujui perjodohan dengan Andra adalah keputusan yang membahagiakan. Namun, kenyataannya tidak demikian. Pada malam pertama, Andine sudah menjadi sosok istri yang terbuang. Andra bukan hanya tak menyentuhnya, ia juga mengatakan kalimat menyakitkan yang sama sekali tidak pernah Andine duga. Bagaimana bisa Andine hidup dalam rumah tangga penuh luka tersebut? Menghadapi sikap dingin dan ketus sang suami setiap hari, istri mana yang tidak tersakiti? Andra tidak mau dicap sebagai suami yang buruk di mata orang lain, ketika ia bersama Andine di luar sana, sifatnya akan berubah drastis menjadi sosok suami yang baik. Penyayang dan penuh cinta, jauh berbeda ketika mereka berdua ada di rumah.