Hurricane Ophelia Radar

After dying from a gunshot, Reo meets the goddess Ophelia who offers him a rare chance. Instead of being reincarnated with no memory of his past, he can come back to a new world with the offer of receiving a legacy as well. Reo gets to choose from six legacy cards, each offering different powers. One card is blank—a risky option with slim chances of getting a good legacy from it. Ignoring the goddess’s warning, Reo picks the blank card and to both their surprise, he gets the SSS Rank Dark Dragon Legacy, a type of legacy so rare that only one human in Ophelia's world has ever had it. Reo is Reborn as Silva, he’s quickly labeled a failure by his noble family because he lacked magical ability at the moment , due to his legacy not yet awakened. His father, embarrassed and harsh, orders his death, but his mother begs for his life, sending him away to be raised by another family in a far-off town. Silva awakens his Dark Dragon Legacy, growing at a rate that was beyond normal, as he tried to understand the task the goddess had in mind for him, while still enjoying his new life. He also made out some time to pay his father back Discord: https://discord.gg/cQyp9znXYz

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ **Cover Is Mine** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

Seventeen-year-old Sumit is an average boy leading a typical life until one day, he's inexplicably transported to a dense, unfamiliar jungle. Lost and desperate, he searches for any signs of civilization but soon realizes that he is in another world entirely—one devoid of humans. Instead, he encounters animals that walk on two legs and possess human-like qualities. In this strange new world, the animals adhere to a brutal belief that only the strong deserve to rule. Sumit tries to stay under the radar, but his plans change when he witnesses a tiger man harassing a cat girl who had previously shown him kindness. Unable to stand by, Sumit intervenes, sparking a series of events that will challenge his strength and resolve. As he fights his way through fierce battles and navigates complex power dynamics, Sumit begins to challenge the very foundation of this society. With courage and determination, he strives to prove that true strength lies not in dominance but in equality and compassion. Sumit’s journey is one of survival, leadership, and the quest to change the world for the better. But his story is just beginning, and the challenges he faces will test him in ways he never imagined.

Joel Porter, desperate to save his daughter Freya from the cruel alpha and the deadly plots against the alpha’s life, kidnaps Ophelia from her home. He forces Ophelia to take Freya's place, sending her to marry the alpha, Sylas Lucian. Ophelia becomes a pawn, destined to play in a dangerous game of life and death.

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.

The Queen, Yuralis, is a formidable character. One who was gifted with everything, such as money, power, and fame in her old world.. Even sitting at the pinnacle of power. Like any other reincarnation web novel, Yuralis reincarnates into a new world as a baby. But, she doesn’t have any of her past memories. As she grows older and older, her past memories start to divulge and enter her mind. Making her remember her past life. In this new life, we enter the perspective of the main character, Ophelia, who wanting to succeed in this life, as well as has a whole new life ahead of her. However, are these memories truly hers, or merely stolen?

Infinite Frontier, a VRMMORPG with 99.999% realism came to reality and man was it a mess. Sun Zan died in one of the government's desperate nuclear raids, luckily he was reincarnated as an NPC in Infinite Frontier a year before the game's descent. *Ding* [You have received the favour of the Infinity Goddess Ophelia. Divine Blessing: Blessings of the Infinite Goddess Ophelia – Infinite Dungeon Divine Protection: Protection of the Infinite Goddess Ophelia – Infinite Retries]

[Ding! Sorceress Beauty Merlin from Camelot has added you to a chat group full of beautiful maidens!] [Ding! You've claimed the title of Supreme Demon Lord!] [Ding! Fairy Queen Ophelia tagged you in a post!] [Ding! Medusa sent you some of her spicy videos, shut your blinds before watching!] [Ding! Your dog has been transformed into the Ancient Black Dragon Veligrpyh!] James Kang, once the youngest heir to the multi-trillion-dollar Hart Global Corporation, has everything anyone could dream of: money, luxury, and freedom. But his life is hollow—friends are fake, family distant, and his days are a blur of shallow extravagance. One late, lonely night, James gets a notification: [Congratulations! You have been added to the Ancient Multiverse Chatroom!] Thinking it's some cringy online role-playing game, he decides to entertain himself and plays along, proclaiming himself the "Supreme Demon Lord." The group, filled with titles like: [Princess of the Azure Seas] [Dragon Emperor of Ashvale] [Goblin Slayer Supreme] [High Priestess of the Sun] [Fafnir, the Pet Wyvern] And they seemed hilariously invested in their roles. What starts as a joke takes a bizarre turn. The more James participates, the more he notices strange phenomena: glowing runes on his skin, magic artifacts materializing from nowhere, an elder dragon in his garage, and a sudden mastery of dark magic. Things escalate when a private group chat, run by a perverted female King Arthur, invites him to [The Table of Beauties], a circle of god-tier roleplayers… or so he thinks. Soon, James learns the truth. The chat is an interdimensional nexus connecting real worlds where magic, legends, and gods exist. His casual banter and fake roleplay have turned him into a living, breathing Demon Lord, complete with a castle in Hell, loyal monster armies, and reality-warping powers. To make matters even crazier, his “friends” start visiting Earth, and they’re nothing like he imagined! ･･･ Discord: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

Superpowers appeared suddenly plunging the world into chaos. Wars broke out, countries were destroyed, and the powers spread like a plague. 100 years later powers became the norm, countries all collapsed, and The Watch rose up to protect the world. Life was black and white. The heroes fought the villains and saved the day, the villains did bad things and were defeated. That’s how most children saw it. Peter Het never should have seen it that way, but he did - until his image of the world burnt in front of his eyes. Levi Winter always saw it that way - until the world gave him reason to. Both wanted to try and make a difference using the powers they'd been born with. One had planned to help the world by being the perfect hero, the other by killing the people he saw as responsible for the problems that polluted the world. Neither found themselves doing what they’d imagined. The one seeking to be a hero became a criminal, the one seeking vengeance became an icon of heroes. Their paths in life diverged like streams rushing down a mountain and are then brought back together to cascade over the edge into a new unknown. Both are seeking peace in the unceasing hurricane of life and the violence they can’t escape, and they’ve come to realize that ‘hero’ is nothing more than a title. Author's note: I'll be also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

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In light of recent murders around A High School, Chana prayed for a peaceful life far from the mystery and drama. Everyone around her buzzed for information about who the murderer could be and why they targeted students from A High School. While trying hard to stay under the radar, Chana had the unfortunate timing to chance upon a certain “psycho” in an alley.

The shadows lurked, its whispers a fearful caress to the heart. A word of it begot omen and doom is the person who sees it. The world was evolving, creatures emerging and some going instinct, but one rule remained among the humans, "BEWARE OF THE NIGHT CREATURES." Ophelia, tossed and turned by the cruel wind and unfortunate side of the world found herself embracing the very shadows that were feared by many. The shadow which always haunted her. Not only was she haunted, but she was also the reason the shadow lurked. Its darkness deftly intertwined with the course of her life, bringing to light secrets locked away in the abyss. Secrets which led her to the arms of the one whose statements remained of evil. Rumors of her prevailed, each one more abhorrent than the other. While most of the rumors were false, there were specks of truth in them. However, in the dance of darkness, its drums beaten by the shadows, everything and every danger she faced culminated on the day she was bitten by the very creature humans termed evil and vile. She was his pawn, his amusement to be poked, his first bite. Her blood the first to ink his fangs, had unbeknownst to him formed a forbidden and sacred bond that could not be severed unless she died. Gone from his play toy to the number one on his kill list, Ophelia found herself confronting dangers that she, no matter how hard she tried, could never win against. When the game of chase and death slowly evolves into an unspoken spark-like trail of shadows weaving in the hearts of the predator and the prey, Ophelia is conflicted about the path to follow. The path to toss the dangers aside and embrace the whispers of her heart— or, the path to heed the warnings of her heart and run further from her predator. Unfortunately, in the dance of the cruel hand of fate, whichever way she took, he was always there like a shadow ready to entrap her. SHE WAS HIS FIRST BITE AND HE WAS HER SHADOW.

Synopsis: Beyond the hurricane, in a land untouched by mortal eyes, the Wheel of Destiny spun, weaving the fate of gods themselves. At its center stood Death, once one of the most formidable deities of the Immortal Realm—now watching his power wane as his house crumbled. His son, Chaos—young in years but a force of destruction so feared that the King of the Gods, Maximum, named him the God of War—had been stolen away. Taken by his own sister, Peace, and hidden in a place where no god had ever set foot. With Chaos gone, war ceased, and the House of Death teetered on the brink of ruin. Yet Death could do nothing, for Maximum had granted Peace divine protection—no god could lay a hand on her. Desperate to reclaim his lost power, Death dared to break the greatest law of the gods: bestowing the legacy of a god upon a mortal. With the last of his strength, he chose a single human and gifted him his power, whispering a single command: Kill Peace. Free Chaos. Let war reign once more. But mortals are unpredictable. With a soul comes desire, and with desire, greed. And it is this mortal’s greed that will turn him into the most feared of all the gods.

He chuckled. “What’s with the face?” I blinked. “What?” “You’re blushing.” His voice held a teasing lit, and I could practically hear the smirk behind it. “Oh.” I raised a hand to my cheek, rubbing absently, only to feel the warmth spreading across my skin. My lips twisted into a small, guilty smile. Leo’s eyes gleamed with amusement. There was something about the way he looked at me—steady, knowing—that made me uneasy. Not because I felt uncomfortable, but because I had spent so long misunderstanding him. Why hadn’t I seen his loyalty from the start? Why had I assumed he wanted me for business, for something transactional? A pang of guilt settled in my chest. “This place is…” I started, glancing around, searching for words. He leaned back slightly, one arm draped over the chair. “Deserving of a heiress,” he finished smoothly. “I had a work break.” A warm rush of gratitude filled me, but it was quickly dampened by a lingering thought. Cassie had mentioned something earlier—something about Ophelia storming into Leo’s office. My fingers curled slightly against the tablecloth.

Intuition is the conscious recognition of something that has been subconscious for a long time, and impulses are the subconscious desires of the person manifesting on the conscious plane. Ophelia is a witch who works and is part of a laboratory, one day they receive an assignment from the government to study a newly discovered species, but during the experiments something goes wrong and the specimens escape, the government to keep the secret, tries to lock up all those involved, although, Ophelia manages to escape imprisonment is now a fugitive. So she decides to start a journey to collect the free specimens, in an attempt to repair her reputation, and repair the disasters that the specimens cause in people's lives.

(Mature content) Maari Yang, what happens when a hurricane meets a tsunami? what will happen with her while finding her father's murderer? she was tough, and he knew it and he handled it very well. It was all twisted, confusing, lethal. so much secrets, twists, mystery and suspense.

Ophelia von Aubessec, an Empress ruling over millions gets slain. Regressing back to her body 300 years ago, she sets her sights on getting revenge on the forces who had managed to kill her. By using her knowledge of the future, she builds her own Empire, wins back the lovers she lost, and discovers the secrets of the system she had been provided. --------- This is a dark novel and IT IS HAREM. However, it may travel more into a polygamous relationship due to the complications of a harem. There are also R18 scenes sprinkled about, so please read responsibly.

Amara Smith is a vision of black excellence at the elite Braidwood High. She is the school's star cellist with nothing but a bright future ahead of her. That all changes when Vanko Chernenko, her old middle school bully, crashes back into her life. He is the hurricane that ushers in complete chaos, stripping her world bare.

Betrayed and stripped of her rightful inheritance, she vows to destroy the powerful Yu family who has cast her aside. Determined to ruin everything they hold dear, she sets out on a path of ruthless revenge, ready to leave nothing behind in her wake. On the brink of losing everything, she meets Mu Yusi, the cold and calculating CEO of the largest company in City B. A man of few words and a heart of stone, Mu Yusi lives life under the radar, never letting emotions interfere with his sharp business mind. However, when their paths cross, their unlikely partnership sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change their destinies. In a game of power, betrayal, and vengeance, the forgotten heiress will rise again, but will she lose herself in the process, or find love in the arms of the man who’s equally broken?

Julius didn’t know what to expect when he stood in front of the grandiose gates, luscious fields, and beautiful students dressed in their pristine uniforms looking like a million bucks. He told himself that he wouldn’t get involved with anyone and that he’d keep his head down since the chances of him moving again were quite high. He didn’t expect to find himself to be so entranced with the dorm leader Agares Montgomery, the most handsome boy he’d ever seen. “So what’s Agares really like?” Julius asked. Silas grinned mischievously. “That’s a tough one.” Julius noticed the sly smile on Silas’s face and realized he’d been teased. “Just kidding~” Silas said, chuckling. “Well, Agares is a bit of a mystery. He’s strict but has a laid-back side too. He’s cold most of the time but can be surprisingly kind in rare moments?” Julius couldn’t help but laugh at the contradictory description. “Why do you make it sound like you’re unsure?” “Because he really is a puzzle. He’s not a bad guy, though. He keeps to himself and mainly communicates through the vice leader, Epaphras. He’s insanely popular, not just here but at Saint Ambracia Academy too. There have been incidents where girls from the academy tried to sneak into East Laurence just to see him. It’s crazy.” “Anyway,” Silas said, “you probably won’t interact with him much unless absolutely necessary, so don’t stress too much about it.” That should’ve been the case, and yet, he found himself interacting with the dark haired boy more and more, his admiration slowly started to change into something more. “Do I like him?” He couldn’t help but ask himself. ………………….. Avondale, a city of privilege and prestige, high school junior Julius Loriana steps through the grand gates of East Laurence Preparatory School, a renowned institution for the elite. Having spent years moving from city to city due to his father's job, he’s determined to keep his distance and stay under the radar in this new chapter of his life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Agares Montgomery, the enegmatic dorm leader of House Ares. With his striking looks and effortless charm, Agares captivates Julius in ways he never expected. As Julius grapples with his resolve to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions that transforms his mundane existence into something exhilarating. Follow the love story between a shy boy and his socially inept senior as they navigate through the pains of love, friendship and the hell that is known as high school. …………………………… A little extra note: This is a sweet love story, a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth getting into.. Each chapter includes a song and I would definitely recommend you listen to the song (on low volume of course) while reading. You get to feel the full Julius Loriana experience by listening to the music he’s also listening to with each chapter. If this story happens to curry your fancy, then please give it a try, I promise it won’t disappoint (≧∀≦) ! Upload schedule: Everyday! *Some images are originally from Pinterest, but the cover belongs to me.

Ophelia was an average plain jane. Working as a secretary for years, had an accident, and was transported to another world. She became a mage out of necessity and successful in her adventures. It all stopped when she met the ‘Hero’, and died in the process. When she woke up again at the hospital and found out she was in a coma for 5 days only. She was physically the same person but her mind age was 5,000 year old. Armed with knowledge and skills, she found out that she could still use her powers. She wanted to build her empire again in her current lifetime. Being pursued by her boss, and also by the ‘Hero’!? Join her romantic adventure of two life times on how she deals with deadlines and saving the world at the same time. Bookcover is not mine. Auto generated by Webnovel.

This book’s full title is: “Murderous AI: That Time I Got Kidnapped to the Future and My Suit Solves Everything With Explosions” Christopher “Chris” Cross never expected much from his night out in Chicago—until he picked up a pair of sleek, high-tech sunglasses in an old gaming lounge. One bad decision later, he finds himself kidnapped into the distant future, permanently bonded to a sentient A.I. battle suit with an unhealthy obsession with destruction. Now stranded in a world where humanity rules the stars, corporate-backed militaries wage endless wars, and advanced technology is as dangerous as the people who wield it, Chris has a few pressing concerns: • He has no way back home, and his new A.I. co-pilot thinks ‘diplomacy’ is just another word for ‘missile strike’. • The suit he’s wearing is an outdated experimental relic, but somehow, it’s more advanced than anything in this era. • R.A.G.E. wants to solve every problem with overwhelming firepower and keeps offering unsolicited ‘explosion-based’ solutions to everyday situations. • By sheer accident, Chris prevents the assassination of a high-ranking military official, putting himself on the radar of powerful factions—and making enemies he didn’t ask for. With shadowy organizations watching him, dangerous figures hunting him, and an A.I. constantly trying to escalate every situation into a full-scale war, Chris has no choice but to adapt—or die trying. But in a galaxy where power determines survival, he’s quickly learning that controlling R.A.G.E. isn’t just about keeping himself alive. It might just decide the future itself. *** This work will be participating in the 2025 Spirity Awards. Upload schedule: Every Tuesday and Wednesday with a minimum of 4ch/week (I’m a working man. My apologies, readers.) 500 Power Stones/week= 1 extra chp every week for the first three months. First 20 reviews = 1 extra chapter a week for the month. Every 50 golden tickets gifted (when contracted) will unlock a chapter designated at 1 coin for the first three months after being contracted and going premium. (Applies to privilege as well.) That is all. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to add to your library and comment while reading. It motivates me.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] The stormy night was like a canvas, painted with hues of darkness and desire. The wind howled like a beast, threatening to consume everything in its path. And in the midst of it all, I stood at the edge of the cliff, my heart racing with anticipation. He was coming for me. I could feel it in my bones, a shiver that ran down my spine like a whispered promise . A monster, a creature of the night, a beast they called him, But I knew the truth and he was mine. As the lightning flashed, illuminating the dark sky, I saw him. A figure, tall and imposing, standing at the edge of the trees. His eyes gold eyes locked onto mine, his canines elongated and I felt the world around me melt away as I locked eyes with him . I was supposed to be scared but I wasn't. " Ophelia" he whispered, his voice deep yet so tender. He grabbed my waist pulling me closer to him And then, everything went black.

"I'll haunt your every step, Lia.” His whispers send shivers down her spine. He would stop at nothing to claim her. ~ No one cares about her, not even her father who pushed her into the devil's den with a smile on his face because he wanted an alliance. The Devil; She drugged him to get his signature on a divorce paper, and now they are done. Ophelia Laurent thought it was over, not until…he had her back in his dungeon, but this time not behind bars, but in front of him, on her knees in chains that drove her to dark pleasures. The devil would do all it takes to show her that he loves her, and wants to protect her, but not in a gentlemanly way. “I would own you without buying you red roses nor feeding you with empty promises….”

"When a mysterious radiation outbreak strikes a tranquil Himalayan village, Lhasa and his family are thrust into a fight for survival. As chaos reigns and unseen dangers emerge, they must navigate treacherous terrain, confront hidden threats, and uncover the secrets behind the radiation's sinister origins. Will they emerge unscathed, or will their world be forever changed by the unstoppable force of the Radiant Age?"

#College Adventure #Slowburn Romance #Superpower and Supernatural beings #ill-fate Ophelia, a young college lady who always loves causing trouble, was sent to a mysterious school after she almost killed her classmate. She thought she was just going to spend her final years silently in that mysterious school until she was forced to believe her identity: a hybrid with spellbound power. A power that could bring the dead to life. Now, she has to accept her duty as the only spellbounder of their generation. Not only that, there are hidden enemies who had always wanted to eliminate the spellbounder to gain immortality. Will they succeed in eliminating Ophelia, or will she stand up and fight for herself, classmates, and her school? When love, deceptions, and hidden truths all surface, would Ophelia be swallowed by the darkness she was never meant to know about or fight it? P-S: Read to the tenth chapter before deciding either to drop this book or continue.

How will Ophelia survive an apocalyptic setting when she's trapped inside their campus with bunch of monsters lurking? If given the chance to be a hero, will she refuse to be the villain or be the anti-hero? "The fate of the world is in your hands now, Ophelia."

Trapped on a billionaire’s private island. A hurricane raging outside. And a passion neither of them saw coming. When fierce environmental scientist Juniper Hale is forced into a reluctant partnership with Adrian Blackwood, a powerful tech mogul who sees the world in numbers and profits, sparks fly and not the good kind. Their partnership is a ticking time bomb, she’s prepared for battle, not romance. Their clashes turn into a war of wills, but when a deadly storm leaves them stranded together, their hatred transforms into something far more dangerous. Secrets from Juniper’s past threaten to unravel her, while Adrian’s empire teeters on the edge of destruction. In a game where trust is a currency neither is willing to spend, will they survive the storm…or be consumed by it.

Rosie Blackwood gave up everything to honor a promise: she left behind her name, her life, and her freedom to live as Jiang Meilin, the best friend who died to save her, Rosie has spent years navigating a dangerous world of power and shadows as a mafia heiress. Her goal was simple: to fulfill Jiang Meilin’s dreams as a final act of loyalty and gratitude. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Zhao Jingshen, a cold and ruthless enigmatic CEO with the power to unravel her resolve. Drawn into his world, Rosie finds herself fighting emotions she never thought she was capable of having. Zhao Jingshen makes her heart race in ways she never expected, threatening to expose the vulnerabilities she’s hidden beneath her icy exterior. Just when she began to believe in the happiness she thought she’d never have... Her world shatters again when she discovers the truth... Jiang Meilin was alive, and the threats endangering her family were related to her. Betrayed by the past and caught in a web of danger, Rosie must reconcile her love for Jaesun with the lies that brought them together. As love and danger collide, Rosie’s carefully constructed plans begin to crumble. Will she risk everything to follow her heart, or will her responsibility as the Blackwood heiress destroy the fragile bond she’s built with the one man who sees through her mask? A thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice where passion burns brightest in the shadows. Excerpts from the story: "You know," he said after a while, "when you said you were going out to commit a crime, I half expected you to be robbing a bank or something." Meilin snorted. "Please. I have more finesse than that. Besides, why steal money when you can steal someone's peace of mind?" A chuckle escaped Meilin's lips despite herself. "You're waltzing into a hurricane, Zhao Jingshen." She was talking about being in a relationship with her. "Then be my eye of the storm," he challenged, swinging open his car door with theatrical flair. "Shall we embrace the tempest?" Meilin arched an eyebrow. "Who would believe the ice-cold CEO of Zhao Corporation could melt so thoroughly?" "Well!" Laughter danced in his voice. "What's a man to do when his wife decides to play runaway bride? I'd turn myself inside out if it meant keeping you in my orbit."