Holden Ford

Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times. What constitutes a true master of success? Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything. To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital Hear this, applause!

Ava Summers is the perfect daughter — business mogul, top of her class, future queen of spreadsheets, and the only Summers twin with functioning brain cells. She's survived nineteen years sharing a womb, a mansion, and half of her DNA with Eva Summers — the human embodiment of bad decisions who once tried to roast marshmallows on scented candles and nearly set the entire estate on fire. So when their parents arranged one of them to marry Zeke Ford — the kingdom's most notorious heartbreaker — Ava took one for the team. She didn't flinch. She didn't panic. She blinked once... probably because she was three glasses of margaritas deep after Eva spiked her drink and slid a suspicious contract under her nose — a contract that would transfer all of Ava's businesses and birthright to Eva if she refused to marry Zeke. It was the first plan Eva ever pulled off successfully — and she regretted it the moment the Fords switched the grooms at the last minute. Instead of waking up legally bound to Zeke — the charming, half-witted flirt who collects women like decorative throw pillows — Ava finds herself married to Zach Ford — the cold, brooding, emotionally constipated twin brother who hasn't smiled since the dinosaurs went extinct. The Ford family hoped Eva's lively personality would drag Zach out of his miserable cave of grief and bad attitude after his fiancée's death. Too bad they accidentally married him to the kingdom's most neurotic control freak instead. Now Ava has a whole lifetime to survive a forced marriage to a man who communicates in glances, grunts, and the occasional eyebrow twitch, convince everyone she's madly in love with her new husband... And figure out how to legally murder her sister without ruining the family name. The plan was supposed to save the Summers' reputation. Not burn the whole kingdom to the ground. "With This Ring, I Loathe You—Yes, I do." A laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers rom-com about one grumpy recluse, one reluctant perfectionist, and one contractual catastrophe that will either end in true love... Or arson with tax deductions.

On the day of her wedding to her childhood sweetheart, Natalie Ford received an unexpected gift: a marriage certificate. It stated that she was already married to a complete stranger—Aiden Handrix. While the wedding guests continued to mock and insult her, her lover Ivan decided to dump her, choosing to marry her half-sister Briena instead. To add insult to injury, she was thrown out of her home. To prove her innocence, Natalie Ford could only take one course of action - she had to find this mysterious Aiden Handrix and get to the bottom of this! The next day, there was news trending on the TV. Justin Harper, the heir of the richest family in the Bayford was returning home. Natalie’s eyes narrowed at the TV screen. ‘Why does this man look exactly like the man in the picture of my wedding certificate?’ In the quest of uncovering the mystery behind her said marriage, she decided to follow him and ask personally. “Are you married?” “No.” “Do you have a twin brother?” “No?” “By chance you heard the name Aiden Handrix?” “No.” “Then, who the hell are you?’ “Your brother.” “Wait, what?” “Yes. Now pack your bags and come home with me.” First got a husband out of the blue and now a brother with the same face? Was god creating clones and offering them to her with different relationships?

Le jour de son mariage avec l'amour de jeunesse, Natalie Ford reçut un cadeau inattendu : un certificat de mariage. Il stipulait qu'elle était déjà mariée à un parfait inconnu — Aiden Handrix. Alors que les invités du mariage continuaient de se moquer et de l'insulter, son amant Ivan décida de la quitter pour épouser sa demi-sœur Briena à la place. Pour ajouter l'insulte à l'outrage, elle fut jetée hors de chez elle. Pour prouver son innocence, Natalie Ford n'avait qu'une seule option — elle devait trouver ce mystérieux Aiden Handrix et éclaircir cette histoire ! Le lendemain, il y eut une nouvelle qui fit sensation à la télévision. Justine Harper, l'héritière de la famille la plus riche de Bayford, rentrait chez elle. Natalie plissa les yeux devant l'écran de TV. «Pourquoi cet homme ressemble-t-il exactement à celui sur la photo de mon certificat de mariage ?» Dans sa quête pour percer le mystère derrière ce prétendu mariage, elle décida de le suivre et de lui demander en personne. « Êtes-vous marié ? » « Non. » « Vous avez un frère jumeau ? » « Non ? » « Vous avez déjà entendu le nom Aiden Handrix par hasard ? » « Non. » « Alors, qui diable êtes-vous ? » « Ton frère. » « Attendez, quoi ? » « Oui. Maintenant, fais tes valises et rentre à la maison avec moi. » D'abord un mari sorti de nulle part et maintenant un frère avec le même visage ? Est-ce que Dieu créait des clones et les lui offrait sous différentes relations ?

``` No dia do seu casamento com o amor de sua infância, Natalie Ford recebeu um presente inesperado: uma certidão de casamento. Ela declara que já estava casada com um completo estranho—Aiden Handrix. Enquanto os convidados do casamento continuavam a zombar e insultá-la, seu amante Ivan decidiu abandoná-la, escolhendo se casar com sua meia-irmã Briena em vez disso. Para piorar a situação, ela foi expulsa de sua casa. Para provar sua inocência, Natalie Ford só poderia tomar um caminho - ela tinha que encontrar esse misterioso Aiden Handrix e descobrir a verdade! No dia seguinte, havia uma notícia em alta na TV. Justine Harper, o herdeiro da família mais rica de Bayford, estava voltando para casa. Os olhos de Natalie se estreitaram na tela de TV. 'Por que esse homem parece exatamente com o homem na foto da minha certidão de casamento?' Na busca de desvendar o mistério por trás de seu suposto casamento, ela decidiu segui-lo e perguntar pessoalmente. “Você é casado?” “Não.” “Você tem um irmão gêmeo?” “Não?” “Por acaso você ouviu o nome Aiden Handrix?” “Não.” “Então, quem diabos é você?’ “Seu irmão.” “Espera, o quê?” “Sim. Agora arrume suas malas e venha para casa comigo.” Primeiro arranja um marido do nada e agora um irmão com a mesma cara? Será que Deus está criando clones e os oferecendo a ela com diferentes relações? ```

``` Pada hari pernikahannya dengan kekasih masa kecilnya, Natalie Ford menerima hadiah yang tidak terduga: sebuah sertifikat pernikahan. Ternyata ia sudah menikah dengan seorang yang sama sekali tak dikenal—Aiden Handrix. Sementara para tamu pernikahan terus mengejek dan menghina, kekasihnya Ivan memutuskan untuk meninggalkannya, memilih untuk menikah dengan saudara tirinya Briena. Untuk menambah cobaan, ia diusir dari rumahnya sendiri. Untuk membuktikan kepolosannya, Natalie Ford hanya bisa mengambil satu tindakan - ia harus menemukan Aiden Handrix yang misterius ini dan menuntaskan semua ini! Keesokan harinya, ada berita yang trending di TV. Justine Harper, ahli waris keluarga terkaya di Bayford kembali ke rumah. Mata Natalie menyipit ke layar TV. 'Mengapa pria ini tampak persis seperti pria di foto sertifikat pernikahan saya?' Dalam usahanya menguak misteri pernikahan yang dikatakan itu, ia memutuskan untuk mengikutinya dan bertanya secara langsung. “Apakah kamu sudah menikah?” “Tidak.” “Apakah kamu punya saudara kembar?” “Tidak?” “Kebetulan kamu pernah mendengar nama Aiden Handrix?” “Tidak.” “Lalu, siapa sebenarnya kamu ini?’ “Adikmu.” “Tunggu, apa?” “Ya. Sekarang kemas barang-barangmu dan pulang bersamaku.” Pertama-tama mendapatkan suami secara tiba-tiba dan sekarang seorang saudara dengan wajah yang sama? Apakah tuhan menciptakan klon dan menawarkannya pada dia dengan hubungan yang berbeda? ```

``` El día de su boda con su amor de la infancia, Natalie Ford recibió un regalo inesperado: un certificado de matrimonio. Declaraba que ya estaba casada con un completo extraño—Aiden Handrix. Mientras los invitados a la boda seguían burlándose e insultándola, su amante Ivan decidió abandonarla, optando por casarse con su media hermana Briena en su lugar. Para colmo de males, fue expulsada de su casa. Para probar su inocencia, Natalie Ford solo podía tomar un camino: tenía que encontrar a este misterioso Aiden Handrix y descubrir la verdad. Al día siguiente, había noticias populares en la televisión. Justine Harper, la heredera de la familia más rica de Bayford, regresaba a casa. Los ojos de Natalie se estrecharon al mirar la pantalla de la televisión. —¿Por qué este hombre se parece exactamente al hombre de la foto en mi certificado de matrimonio? En la búsqueda de desentrañar el misterio detrás de su supuesto matrimonio, decidió seguirlo y preguntarle personalmente. —¿Estás casado? —preguntó Natalie. —No. —¿Tienes un hermano gemelo? —insistió. —No. —¿Por casualidad has oído el nombre Aiden Handrix? —su tono se endureció. —No. —Entonces, ¿quién demonios eres? —demandó saber. —Tu hermano. —Espera, ¿qué? —sus ojos se abrieron de par en par. —Sí. Ahora empaca tus cosas y ven a casa conmigo —dijo él. ¿Primero obtuvo un marido de la nada y ahora un hermano con la misma cara? ¿Estaba dios creando clones y ofreciéndoselos con diferentes relaciones? ```

The popular VR game Flanard Ford Online has been breaking records for 3 years in a row, due to the unique mechanics and plot of the game itself in the open world, where you can choose a mount animal, passing story quests and additional quests, becomes stronger with your beast. And one day, such a game was presented to our main character, 25-year-old Atlas, a former special forces soldier who was fired from his post yesterday. "Hmm, let's see what happens." [Are you ready, my dear adventurer]

Fiona Marlowe, a smart but struggling nurse, had no idea her life would be turned upside down following an unintentional encounter with Alexander Ford, a cold, intimidating, and terribly gorgeous millionaire surgeon. She becomes caught in a perilous web of power, secrets, and heartbreak, though, when she is forced into a contract marriage to save her ailing brother. But beneath Alexander's steely veneer is a terrible background and a sensitivity that only she seems to understand. From forced proximity, what starts out as war becomes perhaps something more fundamental. But can a lady he once bullied flourish between a man too damaged to love?

“Get your filthy hands off my wife!” Ford’s commanding voice boomed through the room. Mrs. Johnson, stunned, released Elena’s wrist immediately. Ford stepped forward, his eyes sharp and unyielding. “I chose her. I need her. She’s mine. Don’t ever think you have a right over her again. Consider this your only warning—to you and your daughter.” Taking Elena’s trembling hand in his, Ford led her away. His grip was firm yet reassuring, and for the first time in years, Elena felt protected. Sitting in the car, tears rolled down her cheeks. She couldn’t believe someone had stood up for her. Then, as her emotions overwhelmed her, Ford gently turned her face toward him kissing her with passion gradually Elena melted to his touch breaking her walls for the only man who stood by her. For a fleeting moment, Elena felt hope. What happens When Ford learns of Elena’s hidden son. As their love shatters after finding Elena’s Secret, he sends her packing. What happens when Ford finds out that the child born was from a mistake he made years ago while drunk. Will he be able to gain back Elena’s love? Would Elena find it in her heart to forgive?

(Not the official. Consider this as a "rough draft". I'm currently writing the official version, which will be available to read when I finish arc 1) Ford Reski's life is all but normal when he gets transported to another world. In this new world, Ford Reski learns of a power that he possesses. Time resets everytime he dies. He uses this power to his advantage, but is it really what it's played out to be? Is he an all-knowing God in this world? Or is he just a weak and powerless human? Like he was on earth.

Ford Reski's life is all but normal when he gets transported to another world. In this new world, Ford Reski learns of a power that he possesses. Time resets everytime he dies. He uses this power to his advantage, but is it really what it's played out to be? Is he an all-knowing God in this world? Or is he just a weak and powerless human? Like he was on earth. (This is the official rewrite of the series. Currently working on Arc 1)

DEAD, DEAD GONE: EXPEDIAN 1.0 Music.. Space.. Adventure!!! The Expedian 1.0 was once a legendary starfighter of the elite Interplanetary Star Force, a beacon of power and precision. Now, sixty-five years later, it’s a forgotten relic, its once-mighty frame falling apart. But for Captain Zana Haw Jr, this battered vessel is more than just a piece of history—it’s home. Refitted as a cargo hauler, the Expedian 1.0 carries Zana and the Expedition Star crew across the galaxy, braving perilous missions to explore the unknown for Units and Glory. From ancient ruins to supernatural anomalies, they encounter strange alien species, cursed artifacts, and threats beyond comprehension. Along the way, they must outmaneuver rival treasure hunters, bounty seekers, and a growing conspiracy that threatens to consume the cosmos itself. But the dangers aren’t just out there. Within the crew, tensions simmer—Lady Geiren’s fiery temper clashes with Mage Vernan’s questionable loyalties, while Holden’s reckless antics push them into constant trouble. Meanwhile, Onion’s sharp intellect and Lopoea’s powerful telepathy prove invaluable as they navigate treacherous landscapes and impossible odds. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of space, one truth becomes clear: the past is never truly gone, and the Expedian 1.0 may hold the key to a future they never expected.

In a vast galaxy-spanning Confederacy that spans the depths of space, two young brothers, Zen Ford and Ry Ford, find themselves entwined in a grand cosmic struggle. "Space Brothers" is a thrilling sci-fi novel that combines elements of adventure, magic, and advanced technology to create an immersive tale of resilience and hope. Within the Confederacy, power and influence lie in the hands of a handful of elites who exploit the galaxy's resources for their own gain. As they come of age, Zen and Ry learn to harness their powers, using them not only to combat the confederacy's tyranny but also to protect the innocent and uncover the truth buried beneath layers of deceit. As they navigate the treacherous depths of space, the brothers encounter a diverse cast of characters: rebels fighting for freedom, enigmatic sages with enigmatic agendas, and formidable enemies determined to crush any opposition. Along the way, they encounter astonishing technological marvels, from advanced starships and weapons to mind-bending powers which can only be called magical. With their mystical powers and their unyielding determination, Zen and Ry Ford become beacons of hope in a galaxy shrouded in darkness, inspiring others to rise up and challenge the Confederacy that holds them all captive.

Selwyn Carter, a reserved and sharp-witted student at the prestigious Ashford University, navigates the trials of academia, friendships, and personal growth while grappling with the shadows of his past. Alongside his loyal friends—Jason, Sofia, and Raven—he faces not only the pressures of college life but also the relentless taunts of Ethan Ford, a bully with his own insecurities. As secrets unfold and relationships deepen, Selwyn must confront his fears, reconcile his growing feelings for Raven, and uncover the strength within to stand tall against the challenges that threaten to define him.

~Amelia stone is An African American young lady with a radiant ambrosial Nature , She moves from her hometown to Denver where she gets a scholarship to the most prestigious school in the state Crown lake High, In hopes of starting a new life in Denver and of course Crown lake high things don't turn out as she perceived. ~ She gets caught up in a love triangle between two Bestfriends , Xavier Orlando the charming, amicable endearing Rich blue eyed boy and Holden Andrew's the sophisticated hot Rich, popular and most Alluring guy in school . Xavier befriends Amelia and with time their friendship grows and his love for her blossoms, but does she feel the same way about him? or is she stuck on Holdens charisma. What happens when she finds out Holden isn't as charming as he seems will their love induce or will the love triangle come in between? ~They say when you meet the love of your life time stops ,But what I say is '' It's not the day's that count but the moments ,because every beginning has an ending '' I thought it would last forever but it turns out my guess was wrong!~

For three years, Elena Lin devoted herself to her marriage, giving up her thriving legal career to be the perfect wife. But when her husband, Michael Bowen, coldly throws a divorce agreement in front of her—choosing his newly awakened childhood sweetheart over their marriage—Elena finally realizes it’s time to walk away. What Michael doesn’t know is that Elena was never just a housewife. She is Iris, the legendary, undefeated lawyer feared across the legal world. With her freedom regained, she steps back into the courtroom, ready to reclaim her identity and career. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. Her first high-profile case? Representing Julian Ford, a business tycoon… against Michael Bowen himself. As secrets unravel, past wounds resurface, and Elena proves she is far more than the woman Michael abandoned, the battlefield shifts from love to power. Will Michael regret letting her go? And will Elena finally find the strength to fight for herself, both in court and in life?

Ye Feng transmigrated into a parallel world where there were few games and obtained the game production system. As long as the players gave a "super difficult" rating, he could improve his game production ability, However, seeing the "very easy" comments on the game forum, Ye Feng was shocked, and he descended to the alternate world with the ninth art. "Getting Over It With Bennett Ford", "Undead Cells", "Bleedborne", "Sekiro"... A series of games was born. He would like to see who dared to say that these games were very simple! Admit it, rookies. It's all because you suck！ However, players whose confidence was shattered by these games still firmly moved the cursor to that option! "Very easy!"

Si Ashley Kim ay nagpanggap bilang girlfriend ni Ashton Ford para pagselosin ang ex girlfriend nito At ang number one rule ni Ashley "Bawal Ang Mainlove" Pero sa di inaasahan sya pa pala ang sisira ng rule na yun nainlove si Ashley kay Ashton pero ang di nya alam planado lang pala ang lahat ng iyon ni Ashton . Umalis si Ashley ng bansa ng di man lang narinig ang paliwanag ni Ashton. Sa muli nilang pagtatagpo si Ashley ay isa ng sikat na K-pop star at si Ashton naman ay isa ng successful business man.

Arabella Alderman was a Physical Therapist who was getting over loss and moving on with her life. Xavier Holden was a multibillionaire who was lonely and a work acholic who was always giving back to his community. What happened when they have a fate encounter, and a plane crash leaves Xavier to wake up believing that Arabella is his wife. Adding more to his plate he begins having premonitions of future events what will become of the pair of lonely hearts. Will all his premonitions play out or will they simply tare them apart, or bring them closer together? Can you ever really fight fate?

Violent Kiwi, a woman with a dark past and a thirst for a better life, finds herself drawn to the charismatic 2 Shades, a man with a "Pole of Wisdom" that has the power to fulfill her deepest desires. They forge a passionate connection, but their love is threatened by the trailer park trio, 2 Shades' ex Peg the Dirty Leg, and two of his long time female friends Swamp Donkey and Crystal M's. And you can't forget the ever-present allure of 2 Shades' "shady dealings." As their relationship blossoms, Violent Kiwi and 2 Shades establish rules to protect their love, but 2 Shades' inability to resist temptation leads to betrayal and heartbreak. Violent Kiwi's world collapses, and she must confront her own demons and the toxic forces that threaten to destroy her. Will Violent Kiwi and 2 Shades find their way back to each other, or will their love be consumed by the chaos of Kinn Road Trailer Park?

In a remote land protected by storms like gods, where no one can enter or exit, "Lion Feng" is born, the brave heir of the "Feng" tribe. With his golden hair and massive build, he grows to be a symbol of strength. His tribe lives in harmony with the "Holden" tribe until disputes arise over the division of wealth, leading to bloody conflicts. As time passes, the "Holden" realize they are on the losing side of the battle and decide to seek peace. But in a night of betrayal, they attack the "Feng," resulting in the complete annihilation of the tribe. By a miracle, "Lion" survives, as his mother sends him and his infant sister away in a boat, but she cannot follow them. Before she dies, she whispers to him: "Return and take your revenge, my son!" After the gods allow him to cross the sea for a purpose, "Lion" begins his journey in foreign lands, determined to seek vengeance and reclaim his lost homeland.

Renowned apocalypse powerhouse Evelyn Ford perished alongside the Zombie King, only to awaken in a retro-era novel—as a doomed farm girl fated for an early demise. In the story, the so-called heroine is a scheming black-hearted beauty, while the supporting characters are far more compelling—yet each meets a tragic end. But Evelyn isn’t concerned. With triple elemental abilities and a game-breaking spatial dimension at her disposal, she has no intention of playing the role of a forgettable side character. Before long, the script flips—her doomed fate transforms into a queen’s rise. The so-called protagonists start panicking. What happened to their golden plot armor?

Amelia and the Mirror: The Origin is an intricately crafted novel that blends historical fiction, science fiction, and cosmic intrigue to explore humanity’s resilience against forces beyond its understanding. In 1960, eleven-year-old Amelia Forefore uncovers a mysterious mirror hidden within the walls of her ancestral estate. What begins as innocent curiosity soon unravels a legacy of profound innovation and sacrifice. The mirror is linked to a dormant time machine, a groundbreaking invention created in 1903 by her grandfather, Ludvik Forefore—a brilliant scientist whose genius attracted the collaboration of visionaries like Nikola Tesla and Henry Ford. Ludvik’s pursuit of time travel, however, did not go unnoticed. His work drew the attention of Zeta-2, a malevolent alien entity intent on manipulating humanity through his invention. Determined to protect the future, Ludvik fused his essence with the machine in a desperate act of defiance, leaving behind a fractured legacy shrouded in secrecy. Decades later, Amelia’s discovery reawakens the machine, thrusting her into a generational conflict that has shaped the trajectory of civilization itself. As she grows, Amelia unravels the secrets of her family’s past, confronts the cosmic manipulation of Zeta-2, and begins to understand her pivotal role in a battle for the survival of humanity. By 1980, Amelia, now armed with the Matter and Anti-Matter Crystals and the knowledge passed down from her grandfather, must confront Zeta-2 in a climactic struggle that will determine Earth’s future. Amelia and the Mirror: The Origin offers readers an epic narrative of invention, sacrifice, and heroism. It is both a deeply human story of one girl’s transformation and a visionary exploration of time travel’s origins. With its richly layered worldbuilding, historical depth, and universal themes, this novel invites readers to consider the unseen forces that shape our existence and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

When office worker James Ford dies in an accident, he's reincarnated into his favorite game, Aetheric Chronicles. But instead of becoming a hero, he finds himself in the body of Ryuk Vers Heidal, the third prince of the United Human Empire and a major antagonist. With knowledge of the game's story and mechanics, James sets out to change the course of events and avoid the fate that awaits Ryuk. But as he navigates the complexities of the game world, he must confront the challenges of his new reality and the consequences of his actions.

Aidan Smith was living a normal life after two years working at a high paying logistics company with his best friend Calvin Ford. Up until his first encounter with a creature from another world, that followed a chain of events that pushed the world into a new era where magical beast roam the earth. While Aidan still unsure how he will survive the events, he knows that he will need to protect those he loves if he wants to live in this new world by leveling up.

c “Mr Mills suffered internal injuries from the accident” The doctor's words echoed in my head repeatedly, making me tremble with fear at the thought that I was going to lose my husband and only family as I was an orphan. My aunt disowned me after I refused to get married to an old rookie for money and ever since, Andrew had become my solace. I was in dire need of money for my husband's surgery but I was just a housewife who was entirely dependent on her husband. I had no money but I couldn't watch my husband dying in the hospital. Luck shone bright on me when I crossed paths with Henry Ford, a money lender. He was willing to lend me the money but with an expensive price: A contract marriage. Considering I was a married woman, this was very risky for me but the thought of my husband dying made me desperate and I gave in. I stayed away from my husband for a year but when I returned, he had already moved on. Andrew was now married to no other woman but my best friend!

The Third World War happened. Countless lives bled and died, half of all life the world has to offer laid bare on the soil Mother Nature embrace. Pollution and wastes reaches all over the world. Humans and animals were sacrificed in the catastrophic destruction the humanity brought upon themselves. The people rioted and kill each other at the times where they should band together. The world is left with a tragedy that signifies the beginning of the end. A deadly virus roam all over the world and evolved to the point that the infected eventually loss all hope of seeing the next sunrise. It left the surviving life to desperation, the people’s will collapse at the sight of their doom. THE BETRAYAL HAPPENED AT THE VERY BEGINNING. The precious ends of time were spent in silence as the sun give its last rays of light to the Ruins of the Old World. A significant period to be witness by all before the precious hopes and dreams for salvation collapses. Remnants of families stayed huddled together — in life and death, at the darkness and dawn. The world shall be inhabitable for humanity will reach its extinction. However, the cosmos seems to have brought about different tale. Countless small meteorites showered its luminous rays upon the Earth. The meteorites rained all over the world days and nights, creating a havocs effect. The tenacious living survive to witnessed this phenomenon and the unyielding world shall thrive by creating and shaping the beginning of the New World.

In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery... As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. But Ava is not willing to play along anymore! Excerpt： "I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become." Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line. A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face. "Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily. "Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."