Nancheng Banquet

Ella always believed she was living a blissful life with a loving father, stepmother, and a doting husband. Even her half-sister seemed to treat her with kindness. But it was all an illusion. They were all after the vast inheritance Ella was set to receive from her grandmother! The so-called family affection and love were fake. Her stepsister and husband had been secretly together for a long time, plotting to seize Ella's fortune. On her birthday, they poisoned Ella’s drink and pushed her into the ocean. Ella has been reborn! Given a second chance at life, she won't fall into their tender traps again. Instead, she will rise and fight back, reclaiming everything that rightfully belongs to her! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello everyone, this is my new book. Feel free to check it out: Married First, Loved Later: A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle." : At her wedding banquet, a man claiming to be Selina's lover stormed in, brandishing so-called intimate photos and causing chaos. Selina immediately saw through this as a scheme orchestrated by her half-sister, Natalia. However, Selina's fiancé, Ryan, not only refused to believe her but also went out of his way to defend Natalia. It turned out that Ryan and Natalia had already developed feelings for each other in secret. Everyone—Selina's father, stepmother, and Ryan's parents—knew about their affair, except for Selina, who was left in the dark. Taking advantage of the situation, Selina's father suggested swapping brides, proposing that Natalia replace Selina and complete the wedding. Ryan's family not only didn’t object but wholeheartedly supported the idea. That was the moment Selina finally realized the cruel truth: her family and Ryan's family were nothing but wolves in sheep’s clothing! "Cancel the engagement? Fine. But let it be clear—I’m the one rejecting you, you two-timing, spineless excuse for a man!" Selina declared with unshakable confidence. Her gaze then swept across the room, landing on an elegant and distinguished man. She vaguely remembered him as Ryan’s younger uncle. Walking over, she boldly asked, "Sir, how about getting married?" The man raised an eyebrow, finding her audacity intriguing. "It would be my honor, madam," he replied.

Xion Aijawa thought his life was finally coming together. That is, until he tried saving a cat stuck in a tree, fell into a pit, and... died In his disoriented sate of "Freshly dead" the silly Xion accepted a strange request and ended up transmigrating into the world full of dungeons and Mana. He became illegitimate child of Marquis family hated by his three siblings. According to the memory of the original owner of the body, Xion only had a month to live. So, taking the cover of the banquet, Xion ran away. Aided by a mysterious Mall System, he makes his way to the distant borderlands, hoping to put his past behind him. But fate has other plans-. Xion ends up saving Darius Rael Darkhelm, the feared Archduke of the North, notorious for his ruthless and deranged nature. The silly Xion tried to run away but... Xion's heart thumped loudly as Darius effortlessly pinned his wrists using only one hand. "I've heard you tried to run away." Darius gently caressed Xion's pale cheek, "That must be a lie... After all, I've given you things even the royal family can't have. Isn't that right, my dear healer?" Xion gulped when Darius's thumb brushed his lower lip as a chilling smirk remained on his handsome face. "I-I think I should leave, Your Grace. I've overstayed my welcome..." The room grew cold, and struggling Xion shivered. Darius's green eyes dimmed before lighting up with a dangerous glint. Xion felt a pit growing in his stomach when he saw the deranged archduke smile. Darius never smiled. And whenever he did, it only meant trouble. "You're right," Darius said calmly. "So, let's get married." Xion "...!!!!"

[MATURE CONTENT] Arella is an angel. Well, she used to be an angel. A real, bona fide, halo-wearing, wing-flapping celestial being. That was until one tiny whoopsie where she unfortunately burns a pair of wings at a banquet happens. Fine! There was more than one tiny whoopsie. Fast forward a few hours later, and Arella found herself booted from the pearly gates with nothing but her wings and an eviction notice. Her family called it a "vacation." Ha! A vacation, in the human realm of all places! One hundred years later, Arella calls it her new life. Turns out, living among humans isn’t half bad—especially when you can turn invisibly smug at their lack of ability to fly. Early retirement has never been so blissful. That is, until the heavens smack her face with a message: Arella’s back on duty. And her new job? Marry. The. Demon. King. Wait, what?! Marrying the Demon King isn’t exactly on Arella’s bucket list, especially when demons and angels have been sworn enemies for eons. But orders are orders. So, off she goes, wings drooping and attitude cranked to full sass, to meet her new husband—a devilishly handsome demon who seems unnervingly smitten with her. Not to mention the heat that surges within her the moment she lays her eyes on him. Cue in dinner dates, fiery arguments (literally), and a series of catastrophes involving Arella purposefully setting a demon's hair ablaze with her holy fire. But as Arella settles into this bizarre celestial-demonic union, she uncovers a sinister plot that threatens not just her marriage but their entire reality. Turns out, angels and demons might have to join forces to stop a threat that neither side can handle alone. And Arella? She might just be the unexpected key to saving everyone. Armed with nothing but her quick wit, trusty angelic powers, and a painfully doting husband who may or may not leave her love notes carved into rock when she is angry, Arella must navigate battles, betrayals, and the occasional marital spat to protect their world. After all, nothing says “happily ever after” like saving existence itself, .... right? Right? One fallen angel. One absolutely smitten demon king. And a whole lot of chaos.

The prolonged war among supernatural beings had plagued their world for generations, with the vampires pushing aggressively to the borders of the werewolf kingdom, ruthlessly slaughtering wolves in their path. After his father's death, Zion assumed the mantle of his father and joined the frontlines of battle. After three grueling years, the werewolves finally drove the vampires back, forcing them to retreat to their lands in defeat. Zion and the brave warriors who fought alongside him returned to their territories as heroes, celebrated and warmly welcomed. When Addison heard of Zion's impending return, she devoted herself to preparing an elaborate welcome banquet, organizing every detail over the two weeks leading up to his arrival. Although her marriage to Zion had originally been one of convenience, rooted in her deep gratitude to the former Alpha who had saved her life, she had since fallen for Zion. His powerful presence, charismatic leadership, and striking appearance had won her over, and from the moment she offered herself as his mate, she had accepted him wholeheartedly as her Alpha and mate. The long-awaited return of Zion and his warriors was met with jubilant celebration. Pack members gathered at the borders, eager to welcome their hero, Alpha, and his brave fighters. Addison, too, stood among them, filled with anticipation and genuine happiness at seeing Zion again. But as the pack caught sight of their Alpha, the largest of the wolves approaching with fur as dark as midnight, Addison’s heart froze—on his back sat a pregnant woman. For werewolves, it was well-known that only mates were allowed to ride in their wolf form, and seeing this woman there, visibly expecting, spoke volumes. Addison’s heart tightened painfully, yet she fought to maintain her composure, choosing to receive Zion and his entourage with a warm and gracious smile. Despite her efforts, Zion dismissed her completely, his attention solely on the woman as he tenderly guided her from his back and into the heart of their home. When all was said and done, but Addison still received nothing but contempt and hatred, she decided to leave. But why did Zion react so strongly? "Who said you could leave? You are MINE!" Zion turned feral and took Addison back to their chambers and ravaged her for three days and three nights... "I'll make sure you're tied to this bed, and your legs are so weak you won’t even be able to stand," Zion snarled, pinning her down. His dark eyes flickered with gold, a clear sign that his wolf was watching her from just beneath the surface.

At her wedding banquet, a man claiming to be Selina's lover stormed in, brandishing so-called intimate photos and causing chaos. Selina immediately saw through this as a scheme orchestrated by her half-sister, Natalia. However, Selina's fiancé, Ryan, not only refused to believe her but also went out of his way to defend Natalia. It turned out that Ryan and Natalia had already developed feelings for each other in secret. Everyone—Selina's father, stepmother, and Ryan's parents—knew about their affair, except for Selina, who was left in the dark. Taking advantage of the situation, Selina's father suggested swapping brides, proposing that Natalia replace Selina and complete the wedding. Ryan's family not only didn’t object but wholeheartedly supported the idea. That was the moment Selina finally realized the cruel truth: her family and Ryan's family were nothing but wolves in sheep’s clothing! "Cancel the engagement? Fine. But let it be clear—I’m the one rejecting you, you two-timing, spineless excuse for a man!" Selina declared with unshakable confidence. Her gaze then swept across the room, landing on an elegant and distinguished man. She vaguely remembered him as Ryan’s younger uncle. Walking over, she boldly asked, "Sir, how about getting married?" The man raised an eyebrow, finding her audacity intriguing. "It would be my honor, madam," he replied. ...

Liora was a pampered royal princess, with loving parents at the forefront and eleven royal brothers at her back. Always adorned with the finest silk and served with exquisite dishes while lounging in her palace. Her biggest concerns? Which dress to wear for a banquet and how many more hours she could nap before her royal duties caught up to her. But fate (or some seriously bad karma) had other plans. One moment, she was sipping fine wine and but the next moment-boom!—she wakes up in a world where people are eating each other, the sky is covered with ominous veils that look like it wants to swallow the world, and worse, her royal status means absolutely nothing. What she can tell more about her poor condition is that she has no servants, no food, and no idea how to fight off the disgusting zombies, who are trying to take a bite out of her. Just when she’s ready to scream at the heavens for an explanation, a cold mechanical voice rings in her head: [Welcome, Host. You have activated the Overlord System.] Overlord? That sounds powerful, right? Wrong. Turns out, she starts at the bottom of the food chain with no powers, no weapons, and zombies that see her as their next snack. While others awaken abilities like fire manipulation or super strength, she gets... a system that gives missions with questionable rewards and always tries to drown her in a huge debt. Fight a Level 2 Zombie with her bare hands? Sure, why not? Survive hordes of zombies while the system nags her? Classic. But as she battles to level up and gathers allies (some willing, some just too scared to say no). She realizes—maybe she isn’t as weak as she thought. Because when the world falls into chaos, only the strongest can rule. And if the system insists on calling her an Overlord, well… she might as well live up to the name. Power, danger, and a system that may or may not be trying to get her killed—welcome to the apocalypse.

"Titus Zane, since you've done it, you have to bear the consequences!" At the engagement banquet of childhood sweethearts, Titus Zane is drunk. Sitting on the fourth-floor viewing platform, watching the man approaching step by step, she says, Nathan Moore, let's make a deal. If I jump from here and don't die, then let me go... Fine, his emotionless response was a single word, displaying his ruthlessness. Titus Zane smiled, the curve of her lips beautifully tragic and dazzling, slowly spreading her arms, her body leaning backward, leaving only an empty wine glass and a woman's shoe on the platform. Later, someone tells Titus Zane that the mother she trusted most was not her biological mother but a mistress who usurped the position, and the murderer of her biological mother... When the secret is revealed, Titus Zane discovers that her mother's kindness was merely a ploy to obtain her healthy heart... Note: The main characters in this story are emotionally and physically pure. It's a story of torment followed by love, feel free to dive in.

A phrase about his merits startling the Emperor, it led the Invincible God General to become a prisoner at the feet of others. A phrase about his origins as a commoner turned a vow as steady as mountains and as deep as seas into something less than a beast. He was once the greatest general of all time in the Great Shang Dynasty, celebrated for quelling the disturbances of the Seven Countries. Yet, during the victory banquet, he was framed by the Emperor of Great Shang and his beloved Ninth Princess. They destroyed his Dantian, crippled his meridians, and exiled him to the frontiers. In his icy and hopeless heart, he received meticulous care from his newlywed wife and unexpectedly unlocked the Ten Thousand Beasts Sky Prison, becoming the Master of Ten Thousand Beasts. He resumed his training in Martial Arts, and the wild beasts were unleashed!

Jiang Xun foi transmigrada como uma figurante. Sua mãe morreu quando ela era jovem, sua madrasta conspirava contra ela, e seu pai a abandonou em uma vila. Mas Jiang Xun não entrou em pânico, e ela era uma pessoa que sempre vencia pela virtude. Os ladrões diriam, "Pare de me bater, vou mudar de profissão!" Os valentões diriam, "Pare de me bater, devolverei o dinheiro!" No banquete da família Jiang, os convidados observavam todos os seus movimentos, esperando que ela fizesse papel de bobo. “Ouvi dizer que ela está vivendo na vila há onze anos e tem um jeito de caipira. Se eu fosse a família Jiang, eu não arriscaria passar vergonha permitindo sua presença." Sr. Jiang disse a ela, "Fique atrás de sua mãe e não fale para não se envergonhar." Sua madrasta concordou. "O patriarca da família Qin, Qin Mufeng é nobre, benevolente e abstêmio. Nem pense em alguém como ele; ele está completamente fora do seu alcance." Claro. Ela não pretendia se casar com uma família rica de qualquer forma. Ela só queria surrar o homem dos boatos. Mas por que esse homem estava seguindo-a o dia todo, todos os dias?

Princess Cassia is sent to the werewolf empire of Varyon as part of a peace treaty, where she is to marry Lord Darius. Although she is hopeful, she faces resentment from many werewolves. Cassia meets Darius and feels a connection, but her world is shaken when she learns that Darius will take Lady Selene as his primary wife, relegating Cassia to a lesser status. Heartbroken, Cassia confronts Darius, who prioritizes political alliances over love. As tensions rise, Cassia encounters Kael, the feared Alpha Prince, who initially mocks her but later shows unexpected protectiveness. Cassia begins to experience strange dreams and a growing bond with Kael, leading her to question her feelings for Darius. After being poisoned at a banquet—an act orchestrated by Selene—Cassia finds herself increasingly drawn to Kael, who acknowledges their mate bond but refuses to claim her. Cassia is framed for treason and exiled, but Kael secretly helps her escape. As they grow closer, Cassia discovers her hidden lineage as a Lumerian, a hybrid race with powerful abilities. The political landscape shifts dramatically when Darius and Selene seize power, leading to war. Cassia chooses to fight alongside Kael, fully awakening her powers and realizing her potential. As the conflict escalates, Cassia learns she is pregnant, and her child is tied to a prophecy that could change the supernatural world. The Forsaken One, an ancient enemy, threatens their existence, leading to a climactic battle. In a desperate act to protect her child, Cassia sacrifices herself, erasing her from history but leaving Kael and their child behind. Haunted by her absence, Kael becomes obsessed with finding a way to bring Cassia back. He learns of the Void, a realm where souls are trapped and performs a forbidden ritual to reach her. Meanwhile, their child’s powers grow uncontrollable, drawing fear and hostility from both humans and werewolves. In a final confrontation, Kael chooses to save Cassia over his child, and with their combined strength, they defeat the Forsaken One. After the battle, the family disappears from history, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered as the legend of Cassia, the Last Lumerian, and Kael, the Alpha King who defied fate. Their child's future remains uncertain, holding the potential to shape the supernatural world.

"The Demon Lords are bringers of destruction, and among them, I am the strongest." The Demon King has fallen, slain by the Hero in a battle that shook the heavens. After this, humanity knew a long era of peace and prosperity, with the hero now at the top of the world. Fifty years after the battle, the demon race is resurfacing, but now with the throne empty, they must fight for the emergence of the new Demon King. Meanwhile, the humans are preparing for the rise of the next hero who will oppose their archenemies. Born as a mere stable boy in a lower-class noble household, Bel has lived his life tending to the noble gardens, pruning roses for banquets he would never attend. He is nothing more than a lowly servant in a world ruled by noble bloodlines and magic. However, his fate changes when a demon attack devastates the household. As flames consume the estate, Bel is about to be executed in front of his master when their leader, a great demon, recognizes him as a member of a powerful species of monsters that had disappeared before the ascent of the previous Demon King. She calls him by his true name, awakening his true blood. The demon, intrigued by this discovery, decides to spare him out of curiosity and pity. Having learned about Bel’s true nature, his master, rather than executing him, chooses instead to bring him into the heart of his household, seeing in him an opportunity to elevate his family’s standing by binding a powerful being to his service. But power cannot be shackled forever, and among them, the one in Bel's blood is the most dangerous.

"How the hell did I even get here?!?" The last thing I remember was the banquet... and now here I am, in the abyss. ...System. So that thing orchestrated this whole mess? Why? What have I done to deserve this? What is this system? Doesn't matter. If it shows even the slightest sign of endangering my family... I'll crush it. Hah. Big talk, small mouth. First, I need to get out of here. I need to grow stronger. Unfortunately or perhaps, fortunately Lucian's journey wouldn't end in the abyss. Fate had other plans much bigger ones. This was just the beginning. Beyond this darkness lay The Last Horizon... and he was determined to reach it. __________ Character illustrations will be available on Discord. Discord - https://discord.gg/rSS9a5aG6K

``` Tout le monde savait que la fille aînée des Shens était tombée en disgrâce après avoir été abandonnée par un vaurien, devenue enceinte hors mariage, puis rejetée par sa famille, démunie et désespérée. La tristement célèbre Shen Ruojing fit une apparition au banquet d'anniversaire de la matriarche de la première famille, les Chus, où la foule raillait : "Ceux qui donnent un million en argent de cadeau s'assoient à une table." "Ceux qui donnent dix millions en argent de cadeau s'assoient à une table." "Mademoiselle Shen, puis-je demander combien d'argent de cadeau avez-vous apporté ?" La foule attendait de se moquer d'elle, mais à ce moment, ils virent Shen Ruojing avancer un petit garçon exquisément beau, "Pourriez-vous demander à la Matronne où s'asseoir quand on apporte un arrière-petit-fils ?" *** Admise dans le foyer des Chus seulement à cause de la valeur de son fils, Shen Ruojing ne voulait que suivre le courant, contente d'être un poisson paresseux, mais elle faisait face au mépris de tous côtés au sein de la famille : "Notre famille se vante d'avoir un hacker de premier plan, un maître de la musique, un génie artistique, un fou de la technologie—chacun renommé dans son domaine respectif. Et vous ? Que savez-vous faire ?" Shen Ruojing toucha son menton : "Toutes ces choses que vous mentionnez... Je sais un peu de tout." Trois adorables enfants se tenaient à ses côtés et acquiescèrent d'un même élan : Nous attestons que Maman sait effectivement un peu de tout. ```

jungkook was sent abroad by his parents since he was a child, and he lived like a child that no one loved, but he still had fun, and he could do anything because of his appearance~ As a result, he was tricked by his elders to return to the country and temporarily informed that he was about to marry the young master of the Kim family. "What feudal thought? It's outrageous!" jungkook packed his luggage that night and planned to run away the next day, but as soon as he fell asleep, he dreamed of a terrible scene— He dreamed that his life was just a male supporting role in a book, and because he did not deal with the protagonist of the book, he ended up in a situation of betrayal and separation. The beginning of all tragedies started from his wanton escape from marriage. After waking up, jungkook was blocked at the door of his house before he could think about it. "Master jeon thinks that our Kim family is not worthy of you?" The man in front of him has a handsome face, abstinence and provocative temperament, and the whole body is extravagant. Even those long legs that had to rely on a wheelchair danced wildly on jungkook aesthetic point. Oh, the words of the matchmaker ordered by my parents, I am an obedient and good child! jungkook pretended to be reserved for three seconds, then nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "It's worthy, of course it's worthy! Has the wedding banquet been set? Husband~" The man stared at his smiling face and replied just tonight

Story Outline Volume 1: The Queen Morgana sticks to her fun schedule, doing eight things on December 25th, which were blessing soldiers with superpowers, meeting the President Harper, hiring human scientist Dr. David, having luncheon with General Daniel, training royal guard, testing magic potions, hosting a banquet for General Daniel and reviewing empire's daily report. In the following days, the Queen Morgana sticks to her fun schedule, doing different type of fun activities, which include Red Wine Brew Contest, Music Contest, Dance Contest, Thriller Storytelling Contest and so on. Volume 2: The Queen Morgana sticks to her fun schedule, hosting Talent Show Contest on New Year Festival, to meet eight generals, to watch four splendid views and four splendid magic combats, and to fill her day with pleasant memory of delight. In the following days, the Queen Morgana sticks to her fun schedule, hosting different type of interesting contests, to meet many faces, to explore many places, and to learn many experiences. The contests include Costume Design Contest, Cooking Contest, Dragon Riding Contest, Horror Storytelling Contest, Romance Storytelling Contest, and Fantasy Storytelling Contest. Volume 3: The Queen Morgana is gonna host Resurrection Ceremony at Heaven Company in Devil Empire Capital, to meet five chosen souls, to guide them reborn in another world that she created, and to observe their short but splendid lives. In the following days, the Queen Morgana sticks to her fun schedule, hosting Resurrection Ceremony at Heaven Company, to meet many lost souls, to guide them reborn in another world that she created, and to observe their short but splendid lives. Main Character's Image Morgana who was the Goddess of Darkness and the Angel of Light, known as the most beautiful and the most gorgeous Goddess in the universe, she dressed in white silk long gown with intricate pattern and gold lace, with white angel's wings, holy light and the queen's crown. Here's the link to my discord server: https://discord.gg/BcptxXPW

During the 80th birthday banquet of the Ye family patriarch, Nan Zhifeng arrived holding her one-year-old child, searching for the child's father. The eyes of the crowd swept over the patriarch's three grandsons: the eldest had just married into the Meng family less than a month ago; the second had become paraplegic due to a car accident in his youth and lived a reclusive life; the third was a reckless playboy, racking up numerous romantic debts... Everyone suspected the child was the youngest’s. The butler readied to make arrangements for a paternity test. At that moment, a voice rang out, "No need for a test, the child is mine." Everyone looked up in shock. The speaker was none other than Ye Zhantian, the late-born son of the Ye family patriarch. The young uncles of the three lords. The current power-holder of the Ye Group.

[Top-tier mutual teasing + extreme tug-of-war + trash-talking + 1v1] Wen Zhi had lived in the shadow of being bullied by her entire family since she was young until she was discarded by the He Family as a pawn. After returning to the country, the first thing she did was to give the He Family a big present. At the banquet, as soon as Wen Zhi was done with her mischief, she wanted to flee. Just as she reached the corner, a man stopped her. “Little Zhi, haven't seen you for five years, where are you running to?” Looking at the big demon lord who'd tormented her since her childhood, with such a righteous human-dog appearance, Wen Zhi swallowed her saliva. In her ears, she could almost hear He Hanjin saying that same line to her countless times: “Little Zhi, you need to be good. If you dare to run, I'll break your legs.” So in the past, she was constantly playing the good girl, and Hanjin seemed very satisfied with her obedience. But now that she had finally broken free from his control, she didn't know how he'd torment her if he caught her again. How could she not run?!

Sinopsis Oficial: Zhou Shu Xin, una joven con problemas cardiacos, ha sido forzada a ser una villana y cazadora de inmortales por su cruel familia Zhou y el clan de cazadores de inmortales. A lo largo de sus vidas, lleva consigo una maldición que la hace reencarnar y recordar sus vidas pasadas pero no todas precisamente y su enfermedad cardiaca. Sin embargo, siempre enfrenta el mismo trágico destino: morir a manos de su propio clan o por su enemigo. Al morir, Shu Xin despierta en la ciudad Yuehimei, en su nueva vida como Chu Shan Shan, la hija menor de la poderosa familia Chu. Sin embargo, el destino le juega una cruel jugada: descubre que su familia está estrechamente vinculada con Jiang Yang, un inmortal demonio sediento de venganza contra los cazadores de inmortales y, en particular, contra la familia Zhou. Este hombre, a quien conoció en su vida anterior como Shu Xin, es ahora el prometido de su hermana mayor, Chu Bai Zhi. Shan Shan teme ser reconocida por Jiang Yang debido a su rostro idéntico al de su vida pasada, por lo que evita todo contacto con él. Sin embargo, es Obligada a asistir al banquete de compromiso de su hermana. sin embargo, el banquete termina en tragedia cuando una explosión, organizada por el clan Zhou de su vida pasada, arrasa con todo, matando a todos los presentes, incluida Shan Shan. Al morir, Shan Shan despierta en un espacio estrellado, donde una voz misteriosa, el Sistema, la observa. El Sistema le entrega una máscara capaz de cambiar su rostro. "Pequeña anfitriona, has muerto por tu clan Zhou en tu vida pasada y en esta vida igualmente. Ahora debes regresar a tu vida como Shan Shan y renacer un día antes de la explosión y con otro rostro para romper el ciclo." El Sistema le revela un oscuro secreto: todas sus vidas pasadas fueron una mentira. Su verdadero nombre es Qin Shi Yue, y ella proviene de un mundo real, pero ahora está atrapada en un mundo de fantasía oscura. Con la nueva máscara, Shan Shan renace un día antes de su muerte y del banquete de compromiso de su hermana, pero pronto pierde la máscara, y su rostro original regresa. Ahora, los cazadores de inmortales desean capturarla para infiltrarse entre sus enemigos, mientras que Jiang Yang busca venganza, creyendo que Shan Shan es responsable de la muerte de su familia. En su huida, Shan Shan se ve obligada a recolectar fragmentos de corazón de la leyenda de las 19 ciudades y se encuentra con otros trasmigradores para romper el ciclo y encontrar su verdadera libertad. A medida que recolecta más fragmentos, secretos de sus vidas pasadas comienzan a salir a la luz, revelando secretos ocultos que podrían cambiarlo todo.

Todo el mundo sabía que después de que la joven señorita Shen fue abandonada por un hombre salvaje, se volvió indulgente y quedó embarazada sin casarse. Después de ser expulsada de su casa, cayó en un estado de desesperación. Sin embargo, la infame Shen Ruojing apareció en el banquete de cumpleaños de la anciana señora de la familia Chu. Todos se burlaron de ella. —Los que envían millones en dinero de regalo se sientan en una mesa, mientras que los que envían decenas de millones en dinero de regalo se sientan en la otra. —Señorita Shen, ¿cuánto dio? La multitud esperaba que hiciera el ridículo, pero Shen Ruojing sacó de detrás de ella a un adorable niño pequeño y dijo: —Perdón, señora, ¿en qué mesa se sentará su nieto mayor? *** Tanto la madre como el hijo fueron llevados a la familia Chu, y Shen Ruojing quería pasar sus días holgazaneando, pero se encontró con el rechazo de la familia de diversas formas. —Tenemos hackers de primera clase, maestros de música, expertos en tecnología... Todos son conocidos en esta familia. ¿Qué aportas? Shen Ruojing se frotó la barbilla. —Bueno, todas esas cosas que mencionaron... Sé un poco de todo». Sus tres adorables bebés estaban a su lado y asintieron al unísono: —¡Podemos testificar que mamá sí sabe un poco de todo!

Su Wan married the man she had loved for ten years with a heart full of joy. On their wedding night, however, he said to her, "Su Wan, you've been given the status of Mrs. Xu. All you need to do is fulfill your duties. The only things you can get from me are power and money, nothing else." Su Wan, holding a sincere heart as if it were red-hot coal, wanted to tell him that she had secretly loved him for many years. But before she could give away her true feelings, they were thrown to the ground and shattered. Everyone thought that Su Wan must be very happy to marry A city's most noble man, Gu Nanzhou. Even Su Wan herself thought so. But that was just what she thought. Until one day, Su Wan realized that no matter what she did, she could not warm Gu Nanzhou's indifferent heart, and she no longer hoped to gain his love. She chose to leave, to set each other free, leaving only a divorce agreement behind. Everyone knew that Gu Nanzhou had no feelings for Su Wan and that marrying her was merely a reluctant decision. On the day of their divorce, his friends celebrated for him. In the lively atmosphere of the private room, the cold yet noble man didn't utter a word. With his legs crossed and fingertips glowing with a scarlet light, his expression was obscured by the swirling smoke, his mood impenetrable to others. And nobody knew that after Su Wan left, there were countless sleepless nights when Gu Nanzhou sat in her room, his fingers holding the divorce agreement turning white with tension. Later, at a banquet, Gu Nanzhou cornered Su Wan in a dimly lit corner. The man's eyes were slightly red, his voice low and hoarse, his usually indifferent and serene face now showing an unprecedented disarray, almost begging the person in his arms. "Wanwan, please don't divorce me, okay?"

Bem-vindo ao mundo extravagante da elite, onde Seraphina Alaric, uma garota delicada e frágil que sempre depende de remédios para melhorar, está apenas tentando encontrar um respiro antes que sua vida seja virada de cabeça para baixo por um casamento arranjado... Sério, quem quer estar preso quando ainda está tentando descobrir o que quer na vida? Durante um banquete sofisticado, ela esbarra no enigmático Duque de Everwyn. E a parte mais maluca? Ela não faz ideia de quem seja esse cara—apenas pensa que ele é um estranho misterioso. Do nada, sentindo-se aventureira (e talvez um pouco imprudente), ela sugere um encontro secreto que vira seu mundo de cabeça para baixo. Naquele momento oculto, Seraphina mergulha de cabeça em seus desejos mais selvagens. Mas reviravolta na trama—acontece que o cara com quem ela acabou de passar a noite é ninguém menos que seu futuro marido. Ops! Tanto por um estranho misterioso—ela acabou de passar a noite com seu futuro marido! "Duque, isso dói..." convida você para um redemoinho de auto-descoberta, romance ardente e o doce caos do amor quando você menos espera. Será que Seraphina pode se libertar das correntes da sociedade, ou ela se encontrá enredada na própria teia da qual tentou escapar? Junte-se a ela nessa jornada emocionante, e descubra como o amor pode ser ao mesmo tempo libertador e complicado. Não perca—sua próxima obsessão está a apenas uma página de distância!

Bienvenue dans le monde sophistiqué de l'élite, où Seraphina Alaric, une jeune fille délicate et fragile qui dépend toujours de médicaments pour aller mieux, essaie juste de souffler un peu avant que sa vie ne soit bouleversée par un mariage arrangé... Sérieusement, qui a envie d'être enchaîné quand on essaie encore de déterminer ce qu'on veut dans la vie? Lors d'un banquet fastueux, elle rencontre le mystérieux duc d'Everwyn. Et la partie la plus folle? Elle n'a aucune idée de qui est ce gars - elle pense juste qu'il s'agit d'un étranger mystérieux. Sortie de nulle part, se sentant aventureuse (et peut-être un peu téméraire), elle suggère une liaison secrète qui chamboule son monde entier. Dans cet instant caché, Seraphina plonge la tête la première dans ses désirs les plus fous. Mais coup de théâtre - il s'avère que l'homme avec qui elle vient de passer la nuit n'est autre que son futur mari. Oups! Tant pis pour l'étranger mystérieux - elle vient de passer la nuit avec son futur époux! "Duc, ça fait mal..." vous invite dans un tourbillon de découverte de soi, de romance torride et du doux chaos de l'amour quand on s'y attend le moins. Seraphina pourra-t-elle se libérer des chaînes de la société, ou se retrouvera-t-elle empêtrée dans la toile même qu'elle a tenté d'échapper? Rejoignez-la dans ce voyage palpitant, et découvrez comment l'amour peut être à la fois libérateur et compliqué. Ne manquez pas ça - votre prochaine obsession n'est qu'à une page de distance!

As a fiery young shrew, Xu Weilai was confident that no one would be able to resist her charms. However, time and again, she was thwarted by Gu Yu. Not only had he not taken responsibility for her, he had also dissolved his betrothal to her, causing her to be a laughingstock. Three years later, she did her best to stay as far away from him as possible. But how…? She’d met him by chance at a banquet. She’d met him by chance at dinner. She’d even met him by chance while on the way to the washroom! This had to be a curse! Finally, the heartless Gu Yu coldly warned, “If you appear before me again, I won’t let you off!” Xu Weilai was so frightened that she booked the next flight out of the country! But who could have predicted that the man she was seated beside… was none other than he again! Oh no! Her life was flashing before her eyes!

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!

Dans un royaume frappé par le destin, Esme, une jeune princesse, vivait une existence paisible et détachée de ses responsabilités royales. Se reposant sur ses frères aînés, Demetri et Dominique, pour assurer l'avenir du trône, elle ne se doutait pas que sa vie basculerait à jamais lors d'un tragique banquet. Un attentat brutal arracha son père et l’un de ses frères, plongeant le royaume dans le chaos. Deux ans plus tard, Dominique succombe à ses blessures, laissant Esme seule héritière. Malgré son jeune âge et son inexpérience, elle est contrainte de monter sur le trône, un rôle qu’elle n’a jamais désiré. Soutenue par son fidèle conseiller Ander, un homme au passé mystérieux, et par Emmett, un allié plus proche qu’il n’y paraît, Esme découvre que le royaume est gangrené par des injustices et des trahisons. Alors qu’elle cherche à consolider son pouvoir, Esme est forcée d’épouser un prince pour asseoir sa légitimité. Mais l’ombre d’un ennemi implacable plane sur son royaume, menaçant non seulement son trône, mais aussi l’équilibre de plusieurs royaumes voisins. Entre secrets, pouvoirs surnaturels émergents, et une vengeance brûlante contre l’homme responsable de son malheur, Esme devra se transformer en une reine impitoyable pour protéger son peuple et affronter son destin.

In a world of swords and magic, where schemes and conspiracies lurk in every shadow, and the ever-looming threat of the Abyss hangs like a guillotine over all, can a chef truly survive—and cook his way to the top? Reincarnated into a fantastical realm, a young chef finds himself armed with a peculiar gift: a pseudo-OP physique and a mysterious bloodline. But in this world, strength is the only currency that matters. The strong rule, and the weak serve. Determined to reach the pinnacle of culinary mastery, he embarks on a journey that will transform him into a legend—not just as a chef, but as the strongest being to ever walk the land. Through battles, banquets, and the pursuit of perfection, he will carve his name into the annals of history. But the path to greatness is fraught with danger. The Abyss whispers, empires plot, and the line between ally and enemy blurs. In a world where power dictates fate, will he rise to control his own destiny, or will he be crushed under the weight of those who seek to dominate? So, I ask you: What are you—the strong or the weak? Will you seize control of your life, or live at the mercy of others? Will you fight for your freedom, your rights, your dreams—or will you surrender? Cover is not mine ;)

Lin Ting was reborn at 16, on the very day she was taken back to her wealthy family. In her previous life, she was despised by her biological parents and tragically died at the hands of kidnappers. This time, with a counterattack system in hand, Lin Ting decisively cut ties with her birth parents and was adopted by her loving uncle and aunt. Everyone in high society assumed she was just a countryside nobody—until her coming-of-age banquet. That night, they were stunned to discover that the so-called "forgotten daughter of the Lin family" was breathtakingly beautiful and exceptionally talented. To their greater shock, the three brothers by her side turned out to be top elites in their respective fields. It was only then that people realized—they had been utterly deceived! And wait… the man dancing with her—wasn’t that Xie Zhili, the heir to A City’s most powerful family? The legendary, untouchable prodigy actually bowed before her?! The entire hall fell into stunned silence.

Vivienne Marlowe is poised to lose everything in the high-stakes world of riches, power, and legacy unless she accepts a marriage that guarantees her family's crumbling empire. Now enter Magnus Ashford, a harsh, ruthless Alpha whose name alone makes everyone respect and dread. Duty bound Vivienne into an interaction with a man she hardly knew, then she finds herself caught in the complex web of his aspirations. Their participation is revealed at a big banquet, and the murmurs of society direct their gaze on the newlywed power couple. Though Vivienne resues the cage of power he is creating around them both, her heart burns with a subtle rebellion and every moment spent with Magnus stirs a deadly attraction, not as submissive as Magnus expected. Old family secrets start to untangle as their conflict increases. Magnus and Vivienne have to negotiate their mounting hostility, the perilous politics of their families, and the approaching threat of foes who would stop at nothing to wipe out all they have battled for. What results, though, when merciless ambition meets love, acceptance, and forgiveness? Vivienne must choose in this story of power, betrayal, and forbidden attraction whether she can survive the marriage of convenience or will she find herself caught in something far more than any of them expected?

"I have waited for you in all of my lives, Gooseberry, and in all of them you had left. Please stay in this one," he pleaded, his eyes locked with hers. "I wish to stay too, My Lord Husband, because you are forever, Theodore," she whispered, tears glistening in her eyes. In a world where Lydia Statham, an illegitimate girl shunned as an abomination, is confined to her noble-born family’s estate, her only escape comes through books and stories of the outside world. But destiny intervenes when she receives an invitation to a bridal pick banquet at one of Critic Arley’s grandest mansions. What was supposed to be a chance for a new beginning soon becomes a solitary encounter with Lord Theodore, a feared outcast and enemy of the Empire. Lord Theodore, of royal blood but without a surname, has never desired a wife, and the idea of cohabiting with a woman seems unfathomable. Yet, at the banquet thrown by Conan, where every young lady was invited, only Lydia appears. Now, Theodore must confront his deepest reservations as he navigates the ritualistic demands and unearths feelings he never anticipated. In a tale of forbidden desires and unspoken promises, every season, every day, and forever, Theodore's life will revolve around the ritual that is Lydia—his chosen, his fate. No one came but her. His Gooseberry. ************** "Call me Lordess Theodore" "I am Lordess Theodore and I am his favourite ritual" Dear Critic. Do you wish to https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi Discourse with me on discord @i_nanafirdausi Cover photo is mine.

**Ye Xuan** was the type of man you wouldn’t spare a second glance at. Not particularly rich, not particularly poor. Not exceptionally talented, but not a failure either. He lived his life quietly, always staying in the background—except when it came to **Su Mengyao**, the school flower. She was elegant, dazzling, and untouchable—the kind of girl **men dreamed of** but never had a chance with. Ye Xuan knew it too—he never expected anything from her. But still, she kept him close. Whenever she needed help with studies, she would call him. When she was feeling down, she would chat with him late into the night. She **never accepted him**—but she never **pushed him away either. He wasn’t her boyfriend. But he wasn’t just a friend, either. Then one day, reality crushed him. At a private banquet for the elites, he stood in the crowd, watching as Su Mengyao **wrapped her arms around another man’s arm—Lin Tianyi**, the young master of the Lin family. His family was wealthy beyond imagination, with connections that stretched across the entire city. As the champagne flowed and laughter echoed, Su Mengyao leaned close to Lin Tianyi and whispered something in his ear. Then, as if remembering something amusing, she let out a soft chuckle. Ye Xuan’s phone buzzed. A message from **her**. **“Ye Xuan, thank you for always being there for me. You’re a really good guy. I hope we can still be friends. At that moment, he finally understood. He was just a **backup**. A spare. Someone she kept around for **when she was bored or lonely**, while she waited for a man with real power to claim her. That night, as the banquet raged on, Ye Xuan walked through the dark alleys of the city, his mind numb. It wasn’t just **Su Mengyao**—his job applications had been rejected, his landlord had kicked him out, and his so-called friends had stopped replying to his messages. With nothing left, he collapsed near a **street corner**, waiting for the night to swallow him whole. That was when **he met him**. A beggar sat against the wall, grinning at him with dark, hollow eyes. His presence felt ancient—**inhuman**. **“What a pitiful sight,”** the beggar chuckled. **“Thrown away, forgotten, left to rot. Do you want another chance, boy?”** Ye Xuan barely had the strength to lift his head. **"A chance for what?”** The beggar leaned in, his grin widening. **“A chance to take back everything. A chance to rise higher than all of them. But power has a price, boy. Are you willing to pay?”** Ye Xuan’s fingers curled into a fist. **“What do I need to do?”** The beggar whispered in his ear, and at that moment—**his fate was sealed.** **He could trade his lifespan to summon spirits of the dead. For every year sacrificed, he could call upon warriors, emperors, assassins, and geniuses long forgotten by time—and take their skills for himself. **But the more he used this power, the closer he stepped toward death.** With nothing left to lose, Ye Xuan made his first trade.