Lara Adrian

Elena Valdez, a struggling artist, has always kept her distance from the dazzling world of the DeLuca family, a realm defined by wealth, power, and mystery. But when her mother’s health takes a dire turn, desperation leads her to Adrian DeLuca, the cold and calculating heir of the DeLuca empire. Adrian offers her a lifeline: a year-long contract marriage that will erase her debts and secure her mother’s care. The terms are clear, the benefits undeniable. Yet, from the moment Elena signs the agreement, she realizes she’s stepped into a web of lies and shadows. Adrian is a man haunted by secrets. Whispers of a sinister pact surround him, and Elena begins to uncover fragments of a dark truth, hidden corridors, locked doors, and his strange disappearances at the stroke of midnight. Their growing attraction complicates matters, blurring the boundaries between duty and desire. When a cryptic warning sealed in black wax arrives, Elena must decide whether to confront the secrets that could destroy them both or walk away from the man she’s falling for. In a tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and danger, can two people bound by shadows find their way to freedom, or will the darkness consume them?

Der junge Herr der Familie Zhekova kam mit einem alten Telefon auf Cindy Clarke zu und sagte: "Du hast es vor fünf Jahren fallen lassen, und ich habe es aufgehoben. Leugnest du es immer noch?" Vor fünf Jahren wurde sie reingelegt und wurde schwanger. Cindy Clarke hätte nie gedacht, dass sich der Vater ihres Sohnes als der Märchenprinz entpuppen würde, den die ganze Nation liebt. Sie hatte einen schwachen Vater, eine intrigante Mutter und eine Schwester, die ihr schaden wollte? All das spielte keine Rolle! Adrian Zhekova sagte: "Was auch immer sie wollen, ich werde dir alles geben. Sollen sie doch neidisch sein." Wenn ihre Gegner Cindy Clarke verleumdeten? Adrian Zhekova sagte: "Ich werde ihr Konto sperren." Das gefällt dir nicht? Ertragen Sie es! Morgan Clarke sagte: "Schluchz, schluchz... Arthur Woods sagt, ich sei ein uneheliches Kind ohne Vater." Nachdem die Familie Woods in Konkurs gegangen war, wandte sich Adrian Zhekova an Cindy Clarke und fragte: "Wann machst du uns offiziell?" Cindy Clarke antwortete: "Seit ich dich getroffen habe, ist es so, als hätte ich einen Schummelcode. Alles läuft nach meinen Vorstellungen." Adrian Zhekova erwiderte: "Das stimmt, ich bin dieser Cheat-Code."

Adrian has spent his life under a spotlight he never asked for-the privileged heir to one of the wealthiest families in the entertainment industry. But beneath the perfect image, he longs for something real. By day, he's Elio-the name everyone knows. By night, he's just Adrian, a volunteer at a small charity, free from expectations. Then he meets Maxen. Bold. Confident. Unapologetically himself. The moment their worlds collide, Adrian's carefully built facade begins to crack. As desire and duty pull him in opposite directions, he must find a way to balance the life he is given and the one he truly wants. But in a world where love comes at a cost, will following his heart mean risking everything?

Sophie Carter never imagined that a simple night out would turn her life upside down. After a series of unbelievable misunderstandings, she wakes up the next morning to discover that she is legally married—to Adrian Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO of Blackwood Enterprises. He is cold, powerful, and completely uninterested in love. She is a struggling designer, just trying to survive in the city. With the media watching their every move and Adrian’s company at stake, they agree to a temporary marriage. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable attraction between them. Can a marriage that started as a mistake turn into something real?

Betrayed. Abandoned. Reborn. Adrian Blackwood, a genius physicist from Earth, meets an untimely death—only to awaken in an unfamiliar world of swords, magic, and celestial beings. But he’s not just any ordinary reborn soul. He now inhabits the body of Kael Draven, the exiled prince of a fallen empire, left for dead in a world that thrives on power. However, Adrian isn’t defenseless. A mysterious force has granted him the Authority of the Celestial Sovereign, allowing him to bend the very fabric of reality—time, space, and even magic itself. But great power attracts great enemies. Ancient sects, god-like entities, and ruthless warlords seek to control or destroy him. Determined to carve his own destiny, Adrian—now Kael—sets out to reclaim his lost honor, unravel the secrets of his rebirth, and ascend beyond the limits of this world. But as he grows stronger, he realizes that his arrival was no accident. Something beyond the gods is watching. And they fear what he will become. A tale of rebirth, power, and cosmic fate begins.

There are truths older than time itself. Laws that shape reality, unseen and unquestioned. But what if one man could defy them? Adrian lived an ordinary life in the modern world—until the day it all unraveled. A primordial force, ancient beyond reckoning, awakens with newfound sentience. And in Adrian, it glimpses something no being—mortal or divine—has ever possessed: the potential to break the very fabric of existence. Torn from the world he knew, Adrian is thrust into an unforgiving realm where power is the only law and destiny bends to the will of the strong. Yet, even as he struggles to survive, his journey is not just one of strength. Every battle, every revelation, and every loss carves a path toward something far greater. This is not the story of a man seeking power. It is the story of a mind unraveling the very nature of reality. A soul reaching beyond fate itself. A force rewriting the universe. The question is not whether Adrian will succeed. The question is whether existence will survive his ascension.

When Rylee and Adrian’s marriage reaches its breaking point, they file for divorce but were given a six month pre counselling period to their disappointment. Rylee decides to set bound rules until the papers are finalized and give each other space while living together separately. – No physical contact, except when on family gatherings. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery and soon finds that Adrian has been keeping a secret from her- A truth that would shake the core of their marriage. Their indoor separation forces her to reflect on her own healing process as lines begin to blur between them. But when the time for the final signature comes Adrian starts to have a change of mind towards this annulment. Which causes Rylee to question: When the truth becomes heavier than desire, when love and commitment are no longer tied together, what do you value? What are you willing to fight for? This is a love story about what happens when the love fades and money or trust isn’t a fueling force. It’s about staying in love, seizing love, forsaking love, and committing to love in spite of the situation. And above all, EVERY WRONG REASON is the story of a couple caught up in an old game—and searching for a new road to a happily ever after.

"In a world where women are bound by societal expectations, Stella dares to defy the norms. Born into poverty and conditioned to believe her only worth lies in marriage and childbirth, Stella yearns for something more. She craves a life of her own design, free from the shackles of patriarchal oppression. That's when Adrian enters the picture – the enigmatic and ruthless billionaire who embodies the very system Stella rebels against. His wealth and influence make him a master of his universe, but his chauvinistic views render him tone-deaf to the changing tides. As their paths converge, Stella finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very man who represents everything she despises. Will she remain true to her convictions, or will Adrian's magnetic presence shatter her defenses? Can she penetrate the armor of his ego and uncover the secrets hidden beneath his possessive façade? In this gripping tale of power, desire, and self-discovery, Stella must confront the darkness within herself and the world around her. Will she emerge victorious, or will the forces of oppression silence her forever?...."

This is the story of Lara, a young woman from modern times, raised with one purpose: to exact revenge on the family of the general who destroyed her own. But fate had other plans. On her way to carry out her mission of vengeance, a twist in the plan led to disaster. Lara was struck by a military truck escorting the very general she intended to assassinate. When she awoke, she found herself in an entirely different world—one where her identity and purpose were starkly different from the life she had known and how she had been molded to be. Abducted by human traffickers, she outsmarted them and escaped. Then, she encountered a mysterious martial arts master whose ancient skills far surpassed her own. For two years, she trained with him in the remote mountains.  One fateful day, while staying deep in the jungle of Mount Ourea, Lara stumbled upon the Prince of Northem, disguised as an ordinary commander. He was gravely injured while pursuing a notorious group of bandits. Lara saved him and found herself entangled in the war that raged for two years. Lara, disguised as a soldier, volunteered to deliver a very important message to the generals of the Northem army, embroiled in a fierce battle against the bandits, the rebels, and soldiers of Estalis in the Alta-Sierra mountain range. Amid the chaos, Lara was swept onto the battlefield. During the battle, fate played another cruel hand. Lara came face to face with General Odin and his sons—only to discover that General Odin was the spitting image of the general she had been trained to assassinate. Could the man from her world be a descendant of this brave general? Torn between her mission and her newfound reality, Lara faced an impossible question: How could she kill her biological father? Her internal conflict deepened when she uncovered an elaborate plot to frame General Odin and his sons as traitors. The true culprits? His subordinates and trusted allies. In an ironic twist of fate, Lara found herself becoming the 'protector' of the family that, in modern times, she was supposed to ruin. After the war, Lara returned as a hero, ready to reveal her identity to General Odin, but she learned of another betrayal. Her cousin, Mira—the orchestrator of her abduction—had taken over her identity. Mira lived in her home under the guise of comforting Lara's grief-stricken mother because of the death of her only daughter. Not only that, she also did a lot of scheming and eventually claimed Lara's betrothal to Prince Alaric. With her identity stolen and her mission turned upside down, Lara faced a new challenge: reclaiming her life and honor and protecting her new family.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Bookstore owner Lily Carter never imagined a simple family heirloom would unravel centuries of secrets. But when the enigmatic Adrian Gray appears, her quiet life collides with a realm of curses, fractured time, and a forbidden love that defies logic. As dreams become reality and the line between past and present blurs, Lily and Adrian discover their souls have intertwined before—and an ancient force is determined to tear them apart again. Love Entangled weaves a captivating tale of timeless romance, hidden legacies, and the power of love to triumph over fate. Will they break the cycle, or be doomed to repeat it forever?

The only thing stronger than their hate? Their chemistry. Lara and Jack have despised each other since childhood. Their mothers are best friends, but they? They’re sworn enemies. From stolen lunches to ruined birthdays, their rivalry has only grown fiercer over the years. But when fate throws them together in ways they never expected, they begin to realize that their fights aren’t just fueled by hate—there’s something else simmering beneath the surface. Something dangerous. Something intoxicating. Neither of them wants to fall. But the more they push each other away, the harder it becomes to ignore the fire between them. After all, the wildest dreams are the ones you never see coming.

An ordinary young man reincarnates as Adrian, the eldest son of a once-prominent noble family now living out in boonies of the kingdom. Watch as Adrian embarks on a tantalizing journey, to support his graceful and caring mother and feisty older sister, as a man should, with his seduction system. What to expect: Overpowered MC Incest Harem with lots of Sex Level and class based power system for simplicity 6-7 Chapters per week ............................................................................................................................................ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHBz2SM8T5

Remi is a ordinary girl who lives simple life but suddenly something happened in her life and she become CEO of Mirain company and now she a billionaire but she can't forget her real parents and her first love, childhood crush and memories with him but here comes the new character Adrian. Remi feels very deep connection with Adrian but she is keep running from this feeling because she don't want betray his first crush I know that sound so stupid but that's the fact , when she think about Adrian and her first love she always choose her a first love and she keep running from adrian because she know she has quite feelings for adrian and adrian also know that Rimi has feeling for him but if Rimi choose atrian then some betrayal is waiting for remi and adrian loves her with whole his heart he will never leave her again.... ( some betrayal some revenge is coming towards)

Adrian Blackwood, a successful neurosurgeon and master of martial arts, sacrifices his life to save a little girl from certain death. Instead of finding eternal peace, Adrian wakes up as a baby in a new, unknown world. Frustrated and confused, Adrian—now named Kael—decides that this time, he won’t live for ambition or success. Instead, he plans to let life take its course and enjoy the simple things. However, as Kael grows up, he discovers that this world is not as ordinary as it seems. Mysterious forces, ancient secrets, and dangerous creatures await him in the forests surrounding his village. Kael’s new life becomes a journey of discovery, where he must decide whether to remain a passive observer or embrace his destiny and uncover the truth about the world—and himself.

Arya Wiratama has suffered from lifelong insomnia—until one night with Nayara Prameswari changes everything. For the first time, he sleeps soundly. But by morning, she’s gone without a trace. Obsessed with finding her, Arya starts his search, only to uncover something that shouldn’t exist—a secret that threatens his very reality. Because Nayara is not just an ordinary woman. And that one night? It was never a coincidence.

In a world where fate can be rewritten, two strangers-Sienna Carter, a struggling artist from New York, and Adrian Sinclair, a billionaire CEO-find their lives inexplicably swapped after a bizarre encounter at an ancient wishing well. Sienna wakes up in Adrian's penthouse, with his responsibilities, power, and enemies. Adrian, on the other hand, finds himself in Sienna's tiny studio apartment, burdened with financial struggles and dreams that aren't his own. As they struggle to navigate each other's lives, they uncover a sinister secret: their fate wasn't swapped by accident. Someone has tampered with destiny, and unless they find a way to reverse it, they may never return to their true selves. But as they dig deeper, an unexpected complication arises-they start falling for each other. Can love thrive when they don't even know who they truly are? Or will the truth behind their swap tear them apart forever?

Lila Collin’s has always lived her life by the books:Top grades, loyal friends and to top it off she had a ring on her finger from her to die for heartthrob, Caleb Wolfe, a steady hardworking handsome man she’s loved for years. Finally graduating college ,she decides to let loose for one night ,Celebrating her achievements with her friends while Caleb is tied up at work . However Everything changes when Lila comes across dashing,young CEO Adrian Ravencroft. Adrian is the man in every single lady’s radar, why not? He was dangerously handsome, a bad boy to the core whose mere presence in a room could make any woman forget her better judgement. With a reputation for trouble and a past shrouded in mystery ,Adrian is used to women chasing him. But Lila wasn’t every other lady and certainly did not have an eye out for Adrian. So how come she woke up the next day to find herself unclad in a hotel room with a mark on her neck she couldn’t explain. And for some reason, she can’t seem to stop thinking of the man she met,Adrian Ravencroft. “Lila, Lila... Lila," he said with a purr staring into her eyes with those dark, unending pupils. "You're such a stubborn girl. No matter, I'll let you off this time. With a warning," Adrian said, flashing Lila a dangerous smile with just the faintest sign of fangs escaping his lips. That deep baritone voice creeped into her mind in the unholiest of ways. Drawn into Adrian’s dark, seductive world, Lila is forced to navigate secrets she never imagined, dangers she never prepared for, and emotions she never wanted to feel. As Caleb grows distant and Adrian’s shadowy charm takes root, Lila must decide who she really is and who she is willing to become. But as her heart is pulled in two opposing directions, Lila will discover that some changes are irreversible. Her celebration becomes the beginning of a journey that could lead to eternal love—or eternal regret. Is Adrian Ravencroft her greatest adventure or her ultimate downfall? And when the darkness finally takes hold, will it claim her for good? One night, one choice, and one dangerous man will change everything.

His dad injected him with a strange serum to safeguard it before his kidnap. Years later, it changed him. Adrian, after meeting his foster mother and rescuing his dad, it was revealed that the strange serum didn't originate on Earth but was of extraterrestrial origin.

Katon, a billionaire's son, traded his gilded cage for the open road, seeking life's rawest experiences. A daredevil at heart, he carved a path of adventure, forging friendships and igniting fleeting romances across the globe. But when a fiercely independent woman unearths his deepest secrets, Katon faces an unexpected battle – one of the heart. Can he conquer his inner demons and win the woman who dared to challenge him?

Historia del pasado de Rhys Windsor, en la que se cuenta su adolescencia, navegando por los altibajos de su vida cotidiana mientras teje vínculos con amigos y familiares. Encontrando el amor en Lara Harch, entre una mezcla de emociones halladas y desafíos inesperados, viéndose obligado a enfrentar su identidad y tomar decisiones que moldearán su futuro de manera irreversible. Hasta que al final llega ese día en el cual su vida sacude, desencadenando ese punto de inflexión que redefine su destino... Ese destino, que quizás lo separe de Lara para siempre.

"Let the village see you rip apart the community that welcomed you with open arms... Let them watch as the hero they hoped you would be reveals themselves as the villain that burns them to ashes." Adrian was supposed to become a doctor one day. He had been working towards that dream ever since he was young, but not because he had dreams of saving lives. He was after money, something his family had needed ever since his father passed away when he was only six years old. Now, however, that fate has been ripped from his hands. His future was stolen from him. His, and the futures of 9,999 other individuals who find themselves in the same predicament he is in. Adrian now has two choices. To reclaim that future, Adrian must climb a mountain of corpses until he and 99 others find themselves on top of it. If he fails, he will die and his body will serve as a stepping stone to the one who killed him. -- Hello, everyone! I wanted to take a moment to explain more about what would be expected from this book. The main character is (possibly guessed from the cover) not a good guy. He and his sister are both villains, so there will be many dark themes throughout the book. If you're the type of person to love a villain story- or just batshit crazy MC's, you'll be glad to know that's the type of story I intend to write. There won't be any romance (at least for the time being), so I'll instead be focusing on the other aspects of the story, such as combat, leveling, kingdom building, and- of course- the carnage. That'll all from me, for now. With that, I bid you adieu.

In a world ravaged by destruction, Dr. Adrian Voss awakens to find himself reborn—no longer fully human. With cybernetic enhancements and a fragmented past, he must navigate the ruins of civilization, uncover the secrets of the Genesis Core, and survive against mutated horrors and warring factions. As he pieces together his lost memories, Adrian discovers that his transformation was no accident. The fate of humanity now rests on his ability to harness the power within him. But at what cost? In this gripping sci-fi saga, evolution is the only path to survival.

They were childhood best friends who became each other’s first love. But one night, Adrian disappeared—without a word, without an explanation. All he left behind was a box of letters that Evelyn never received. Seven years later, she is engaged to another man, ready to start a new life. Until Adrian returns. Holding the letters. And with them, the truth she was never meant to know. Evelyn thought she had moved on. She thought she had healed. But when she finally reads the letters, she realizes—his disappearance was never a choice. Someone had kept them apart. Someone had hidden the truth. And now, the past is unraveling, piece by piece. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she begins to wonder… Some secrets were meant to stay buried. And maybe, just maybe—loving him again will cost her everything.

WARNING: This book is straightly for 18+ Also whoever choosed to read this, this book contains lot of slut & sex and BDSM. Also this book is also for fun purpose & stands fictional, and totally respects the fact that touching someone requires consent. It also doesn't disrespect any community or individual. Summary: Hey! I'm Erica Madden, as soon as I turned 18teen I ran from home to a country with no familiarity or relation but that's where I met my boss Mr Ezel Evans who payed me alot to be his personal sectary, who would have stayed with him 24/7. Things took a wild turn when started praising my big ass and big boobs and even asking him to cuddle him on top of that his younger brother had eyes on me with definitely some dirty intentions. The craziest part was Mr Ezel rival wanted to wife me up and make me pregnant to teach Ezel a big lesson. Do you think a 18 teen girl who left her country all alone will be able to survive in the world of man's greed and lust? Comment down your opinions.

Title: unexpectedly your's Seven years ago, Mia Carter made the biggest mistake of her life, falling into the arms of a mysterious stranger after a night of heartbreak. What she didn’t know was that the man she made an unforgettable mistake with was Adrian Sinclair, heir to the powerful Sinclair empire. When that single night leaves Mia pregnant, she vanishes without a trace, determined to build a new life for herself and her son, Liam. Now, fate drags her back into the storm. Under a new identity, Mia finds herself working as the assistant to the formidable Eleanor Sinclair, Adrian’s calculating grandmother, who quickly grows fond of both Mia and her son. But Eleanor's kindness hides a dangerous truth, she knows exactly who Mia is… and the secret she's been keeping. When Adrian returns to the company, he’s drawn to the quiet assistant and her son in ways he can’t explain. The more time he spends around them, the more familiar Liam seems — his habits, his expressions — until a devastating truth unravels before him. Liam is his son. As Adrian confronts the betrayal, Eleanor schemes to erase Mia and Liam from Adrian’s life — pushing him toward a loveless engagement with a woman of "status." But Adrian refuses to lose Mia again. With their love reigniting and their son caught in the crossfire, they must fight against secrets, lies, and the weight of the Sinclair legacy. But just when it seems they might find their way back to each other, a shocking accusation from Mia’s former best friend threatens to destroy everything — leading to an explosive ending that will leave hearts broken and fates uncertain. Because some secrets refuse to stay buried… and some love stories are far from over.

"Ang Mutya ng Section E, Part 3" is the final installment in the popular Wattpad trilogy by Filipino author Lara Flores, known by her pseudonym Eatmore2behappy. The narrative continues to follow Jasper Jean "Jay-jay" Mariano as she solidifies her place within Section E, transforming adversarial relationships into bonds of friendship and trust. However, the harmony is disrupted when two central figures, Keifer Watson and Yuri Hanamichi, both express romantic interest in Jay-jay, rekindling old rivalries. Jay-jay faces a challenging decision: to choose between the man who wasn't chosen before but loved her, or the one who wasn't loved but was chosen. Her choice has the potential to either maintain the unity of Section E or cause another division, leading to new conflicts within the group.

“I don’t care what story you wrote or you’re trying to write, Han Ji-eun. You’re in my world now, and I don’t share.” Han Ji-eun thought writing Flowers and Dragons was her greatest achievement—until she died and woke up as its most hated character, Lady Evelina. Faced with death for her “sins” of attracting Prince Adrian. Ji-eun plans to rewrite her destiny by steering Prince Adrian back to his rightful heroine. "Are you stupid!? Go back to your fiancee, Your Highness." But her clever schemes attract the attention of someone she didn't expect at all. Prince Kael, the quiet, brooding cursed prince who has no business meddling in her plans. Kael is everything Adrian isn’t: dangerous, unpredictable, and impossibly alluring. Worse, he seems to know secrets about Evelina that even Ji-eun doesn’t. "My precious Ji-eun, you're finally here." As the lines between fiction and reality blur, Ji-eun has to find her way through a court filled with deadly secrets, a romance she never intended, and a prince who refuses to let her go to back to her real world. "What the f**k! I just want to go home and kill that cheating bast**rd first!"