Piacere Couture

In the high-stakes world of luxury fashion, two titans—Ethan Pierce, the ruthless and driven CEO of Pierce Enterprises, and Olivia Carter, the innovative and fiercely independent founder of Carter Couture—dominate the industry. Both at the top of their game, they command respect and fear in equal measure, with empires built on ambition, strategy, and an unyielding desire to be the best. When the fashion landscape begins to shift, and new competitors threaten their dominance, Ethan and Olivia realize that the only way to secure their futures is to join forces. But this isn't just a business merger; it's a union that requires more than a handshake. To truly solidify their position as the ultimate power couple, they agree to a marriage of convenience—a calculated move that will shock the industry and ensure their combined empire's unrivaled success. As they navigate the complexities of their new life together, both in the boardroom and behind closed doors, Ethan and Olivia find themselves confronting feelings they never anticipated. What begins as a cold, strategic alliance slowly transforms into something deeper—a connection neither of them expected. In "Merger of Hearts," ambition and love become intertwined as Ethan and Olivia learn that true power doesn't come from domination alone, but from the vulnerability of opening their hearts. Together, they must face not only external challenges from rivals and the ever-changing market but also the internal struggle of reconciling their growing affection with their carefully guarded independence. Will their partnership be enough to withstand the pressures of their world? Or will the very merger that was supposed to make them invincible become the thing that tears them apart? "Merger of Hearts" is a captivating tale of ambition, strategy, and the unpredictable nature of love in the cutthroat world of high fashion.

Rumor has it that Mr. Pansy's fiancée hails from a rural background, lacks refinement, and is as plain as they come. But at the grand banquet, Jane makes her debut, leaving everyone astonished! "Ugly? Where?" "They say the top star is her fan!" "Her father is the world's wealthiest man!" "That mysterious haute couture designer? It's her!" One by one, the disguises fall away, and everyone is left in awe. But what does it matter? Mr. Pansy still doesn't like her. On that day, the Pansy Group made an announcement: "They are in a wonderful relationship and preparing to get married." The public was jaw-dropped.

In the glittering landscape of C City, where wealth and betrayal intertwine, "Threads of Betrayal" weaves a captivating tale of love, revenge, and resilience. The narrative unfolds around Anna, a woman whose life is shattered when betrayal strikes unexpectedly, leaving her with nothing but an empty apartment and a broken heart. As she navigates the aftermath of the betrayal orchestrated by her stepsister Sasha and her former fiancé Ken, Anna's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Antonio De Luca—the enigmatic billionaire with a mysterious past. Drawn to each other by shared pain and a desire for redemption, Antonio and Anna forge a connection that transcends the betrayals of their pasts. Together, they embark on a journey of vengeance against those who wronged them. From the elite circles of C City to international stages of haute couture, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a world that is as glamorous as it is treacherous. Amidst the twists and turns of the narrative, love blossoms between Antonio and Anna. Antonio, haunted by the loss of his parents and driven by a determination to build an empire from scratch, finds solace and purpose in Anna's strength. Anna, a victim of betrayal, transforms into Lucia De Luca—a renowned fashion designer poised to rival the giants of the industry. As their love deepens, so does their commitment to rewriting the narrative of their lives. The couple faces challenges, confronts painful truths, and embraces unexpected joys, all while navigating the intricate threads of betrayal that continue to unravel around them. "Threads of Betrayal" is a tale of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of love. Through the vibrant streets of C City and the transcendent world of fashion, Antonio and Anna create a new legacy—a legacy woven with threads of redemption, forgiveness, and the promise of a future unburdened by the shadows of betrayal. Will they triumph over the betrayals of the past and forge a destiny that defies the expectations of their world? "Threads of Betrayal" invites readers into a world where love is the ultimate tapestry that binds and mends the intricate threads of life.

(Currently editing/Re-writing) Scarlett Jones; ex-supermodel, haute couture fashion designer, fashion guru, style creator and business icon is a self-made billionaire thriving in the Parisian fashion industry with a past as dark as her entrancing eyes that speak of things her mouth will never utter again. Or rather, a name she wishes to never speak again. Moving to Paris was the best decision she had ever made and not looking back was even so much better. But an alarming call has her flying the company jet to Rome on a Monday evening and her whole world is suddenly thrust out of her control. She's spent the last decade dedicated to building herself, working hard and making sure all thoughts and memories of a certain messy, dark-haired boy with a dimpled smile was out of her life and her mind. But when on a hot, Friday afternoon in Rome, the Pantheon seems to reveal more secrets than Apollodorus hid in its tombs and obelisk's, and Jean Haverton springs up from nowhere, Scarlett is sent spiraling down a past long forgotten...or not? Secrets are out in the air, danger looms fervently and even more secrets brew. But also, something long dead is awakened and it doesn't seem to want to go back to being dead. Love. Will Scarlett believe Jean's ambiguous explanations? Or will she fly right back to Paris and bury that meeting along with Raphael's remains underneath his tomb?

Cheeky owner of a struggling fashion boutique, Poppy Fields dreams of having her designs rocking the couture runways in Paris and Milan. While fantasizing about the glamorous life, her world is about to collide with the devil himself in the form of a dangerous mafia leader, Roman D’Amico, out for revenge for his dead brother. Often mistaken as the future wife of one of Chicago’s most notorious crime bosses, and Roman’s rival gang member, everyone who enters Poppy’s little shop believes they are doing a favor to the Gambino family. When her doppelgänger waltzes into her boutique, the women are shocked to find they look like twins. Leaving her identification behind as a ruse to flee the country, Claudia switches lives with the unsuspecting fashion designer. When Luke Gambino falls for the ploy, he believes Poppy is his runaway bride, forcing her to take on the persona of the real Claudia Ricci. Following the murder of his brother, Roman D’Amico is looking for revenge. When he suspects the Gambinos are behind it, he plots to kidnap the rival gang member’s wife. Unknowing that the women have switched places, Roman kidnaps the wrong couture diva. With Claudia missing, Poppy must keep up the ruse, and convince Roman to keep her alive or fall into the hands of the murderous Gambino family.

Gigi Wellington is a bold, beautiful, and confident outsider in her own family. As the step-daughter of a famous business mogul, she's used to being looked down upon by her step-siblings, but she refuses to let that define her. With her piercing blue eyes and a fiery passion for fashion, Gigi sets out to prove that blood isn't always thicker than water. As Gigi's star rises in the fashion world, her success fuels a fierce rivalry with her step-sister, Olivia, who's determined to bring her down. As the family feud escalates, secrets and scandals begin to unravel, threatening to tear apart the Wellington dynasty from within. With her loyalties divided between family and her own ambitions, Gigi must navigate the treacherous waters of success and betrayal, all while staying true to herself. ~The sharp sound of skin striking skin filled the air, echoing through the grand mansion. Gigi's handprint glowed crimson on Olivia's cheek, the only sign of the anger that had been building inside her for months. Olivia staggered backwards, disbelief etched on her face. "How dare you! Do you know who I am? I'm your elder sister!" Gigi scoffed, an icy sneer twisting her lips. "Keep your paws off my fiancé, or you'll regret it. Just because you're older doesn't mean you're better "Gigi!" Fiona Wellington, cried out in shock, charging towards her step-daughter with a fierce glint in her eye. "How dare you strike my daughter! She's your elder sister. You should show her some respect!" But Gigi was unfazed, holding her ground with the boldness of a lioness. "Back off, Fiona. I'll take care of Olivia myself. And don't think you're immune to this either. If you come near me or my fiancé again, you'll get a taste of what Olivia just got." Fiona's face contorted in a mix of anger and disbelief. "You insolent child! You're not even my flesh and blood, and you dare to threaten me? You've gone too far this time, Gigi." Gigi smirked, her eyes flashing with defiance. "Oh, I'm just getting started. You might be my step-mother, but you're nothing to me. You'd better learn your place before it's too late." Olivia, still reeling from the slap, seethed with rage.At that moment, a deep, commanding voice reverberated through the grand mansion, slicing through the heated exchange like a sharpened blade. "What's going on here?!" the voice boomed, silencing all in its wake. Gigi, Fiona, and Olivia turned in unison.

New novel "Max-Level Boss Transmigrates into a Delicate Beauty and Goes Viral", seeking bookmarks~ Gu Wanyu is transmigrating back! She comes back with a set of skills, tearing apart scumbags, and severely tormenting foster daughters. Who would've thought she'd accidentally get tangled up with the top aristocratic family of Beijing City. Later on... All the bosses became her die-hard fans. The enchanting movie emperor waved his hand, "Bring the best resources in the crew to Sister Yu and let her choose." The domineering group president tossed a black card, "I'm so poor I only have money left. Sister Yu can buy whatever she likes." The obsessive hacker wore an obedient smile, "I'm the best behaved. As long as... she's by my side." The internationally renowned designer pursed his lips, "Do you like haute couture dresses? If not, I'll design another one." The tsundere school hunk snorted, "Shut up, all of you. She loves me the most!" Just as the top figures from all walks of life began to argue Master Lu from Beijing, known for his ruthless methods and overwhelming power, breaks through the crowd. He hums and clings to the woman, "Wife, I am all yours." Gu Wanyu: "........" The bro-con younger siblings immediately switch sides, "No way, you're not worthy!" [1v1, physically and mentally pure, sweet, and revitalizing]

Su Yu had loved Bo Yunian for five years. She did not hesitate to break off all ties with her family to marry him. However, once Grandpa Bo passed away, she was framed as a murderer. She could tolerate it if the entire Bo family bullied her, but even this person who shared the same pillow with her did not trust her at all. She only received his cold shoulder, ridicule, and disgust. He even believed that she had the ridiculous motive of killing someone for the sake of receiving a huge inheritance! Who was Su Yu? She was the only daughter of a low-key wealthy Su family in Xiangxi. With a wave of her hand, the entire world's economy would tremble at her feet. Initially, Su Yu still had a glimmer of hope. She thought that as long as she revealed her identity and proved her innocence, she would be able to regain some trust from Bo Yunian. However, when she returned home, she saw another unpacking her things and moving into the Bo family. Bo Yunian started turning colder to her and wanted to divorce her. Her hopes were shattered. After five years, it seemed like she still failed to warm Bo Yunian's cold heart. Since she could not get him, she decided to let him go. After all, she did not accompany her parents and elder brothers for the past few years. Thus, she took a private jet back to Xiangxi only to find her Sixth Brother booking a whole convoy made of limited edition cars to receive her. The second Brother sent over a platinum card with six hundred million in it, adorned by a whole row of six for prosperity. The third brother sent over a set of internationally acclaimed couture jewelry. The fifth Brother bought Su Yu a public listed company that Su Yu had always wanted since five years ago to welcome her return. He had already signed the company under her name. Meanwhile, Big Brother brought her to attend the Bo family's banquet and face-smack Bo Corporation in public. Su Yu's parents flew home straight away from Australia with wide smiles. After chucking all responsibilities over their international businesses, they retired! Honestly, why must she suffer such a torturous love in those five years? Was it not great for her to be a precious little princess at home?

Cen Shuang used to be the daughter of a wealthy family. After she fell from grace, she was forced to bend her back just to make sure she had enough food. She was sold by her uncle for 10 million to the wealthy Zhuang family as the bride that would counter the bad luck in the Zhuang family. She married Young Master Zhuang, who went into a comatose after a car accident. Everyone viewed the marriage between the fallen daughter of a once rich family and the comatose young master as ridiculous. The socialites who were once under Cen Shuang's feet were all waiting to see Cen Shuang make a fool of herself. Unexpectedly, on the night of their wedding, Zhuang Hong, who was in a vegetative state, suddenly woke up. Cen Shuang instantly transformed into the Zhuang family's benefactor, and the Zhuang family were extremely protective of her as they doted on her. Grandpa Zhuang asked, "Lil Shuang'er, do you want a black card?" Mr. Zhuang asked, "Lil Shuang'er, are you bored staying at home all day? Should I give you a company to toy around with?" Mrs. Zhuang said, "This is the newest season's haute couture. Throw those in the last season away since you've already worn them." Zhuang Hong, “Nothing about my wife concerns you!” From necessities to food and accommodation, the man did everything himself and spoilt Cen Shuang to the extremes. Outsiders were jealous of Cen Shuang's good fortune, but little did they know that this joyous occasion had been long premeditated. Zhuang Hong, "A single look lasted for ten thousand years. After many twists and turns, I finally married the girl I like." Cen Shuang, "I thought that there will only be darkness in my life, but there's a silver lining waiting for me."

[DROPPED] ーーーーーーーーーーーーー My name is Ushinawa Aiko, age 23. I love reading manga with my friends, I lived as a gamer, whether it's in the form of board games, video games, either shōgi or virtual chess, even in card games, online; that is, I'll likely have a good grasp in any game you face me with, as long as it isn't a first-person shooter, I'm not good with those. But all these game genres fall short to my favorite types of gaming, video otome games. I work as a part-timer, a night-shifter at a local restaurant near my school campus. Speaking of manga and otome games, I never really got into the 'Isekai' or 'Reincarnation' genre of literature. Sure, there might be many gems of written works all around the world, but if I hadn't seen any of those types of books, I would be more frightened in the situation I am in right now. I'm now inside the world of「Heart Nuisance」?! How do I know, you ask? First of all, there are very large banners of Gallic Roosters around this place-classroom, which in my previous world, were used as a patriotic symbol during the French Revolution, 1789-1799. Second of all, a blurry face seems to be in front of me right now. Well, put that aside, If I have to be honest, I wasn't really into capturing the male targets at ALL; whether you like it or not, I've always had a deep admiration for the game's villainess, the one and only「Emie Couture」. I can't believe I have a strange chance like this to meet this adorable woman, I'm happy. But still, what I know I should be looking after right now, is that: What lies in the future depends on my actions, so I'll be wary.

Lynn Fang was an Instagram fashionista on the rise as the first social media “model” to be invited to walk the haute couture catwalk with the professional models for Chanel for the upcoming New York Fashion Week...or she was until someone revealed Lynn’s very “humble” beginnings as a fat ugly tomboy who lived in anime t-shirts for the first 18 years of her life - so very NOT couture and definitely not the “all natural nice girl next door” look she had promoted herself as on social media. Her numerous plastic surgeries also came to light and her budding career was ruined. Her Instagram followers dropped by the thousands and hateful tweets constantly told her to kill herself or drop dead. All she wanted to do was to make money and take care of her sick elderly grandmother, so her grandmother will never have to work again, so she can repay her for taking care of her since her parents died in a car accident when she was five. Instead, she decided to repay her poor grandmother by running into the street and getting hit by a car.... And then waking up as Young Master Fang Ling’er in ancient China, the sole heir of the Fang silk business empire whose customers even included the imperial family. “OMG, WTF?!” Why did she have to reincarnate as a man?! Wait a minute, there’s extra parts on top and something missing on the bottom...Master Fang is actually Mistress Fang! And who’s this? Another Master Fang appears off the streets, claiming that he is the (illegitimate) older brother who’s the true heir to the Fang business? And who is banging on the door? A pair of imperial twins: Prince Jing and Princess Lan, both fighting to win his (her??) love??

Princess BLUE ROSE (excerpt) Confused and nowhere to go, that is how I am now. It is very agonizing , how I came to this point of my life. There is nothing left for me, no reason to live and continue this journey called life. Before I have everything that I could wish and easily dispose of now in a blink of an eye I am reduced to nothing. I used to wear lovely couture dresses, shoes and bags. Young women my age envy me for my beauty, fame and fortune. Graceful, elegant and seductive, I am Valerie Blanc, from anoble family in France and the Princess of Tango - the renowned Blue Rose Tango. I guess you can say that I have experience a great loss in love that I can express the Tango's real emotion exquisitely. I have enchanted many men through my Tango. But that is now my past as I ended up destitute and now seeking refuge under this bridge away from the prying eyes.

After two years of a secret marriage, Lu Zhao finally received the divorce papers. Just as she was preparing to happily leave the entertainment circle and live the life of a rich and idle beauty with endless money to spend, her family went bankrupt! With no choice left, she tearfully rolled up her sleeves to earn money, pay off debts, and support her father. As the most hated figure in the entertainment industry, she faced backlash for every action, even just drinking water. When her signed artist released an album, netizens accused: "Back off, the album cover plagiarizes San Shao's style." Top photographer in the photography circle, San Shao, personally clarified: "I took the cover photo. Any objections?" When accused of plagiarizing and trend-chasing for writing a script, netizens criticized: "A dog can't change eating shit, shameless!" The gold-medal screenwriter provided evidence: "I helped polish the script, before any trend-chasing." Wearing haute couture on the red carpet, netizens mocked: "Wearing knockoffs, shame!" The international chief designer responded: "I personally designed the dress for her." When asked about her relationship with these professionals, Lu Zhao smiled awkwardly but politely: "All of the above are my ex-husband's alternate accounts. Would I admit it?" Her ex-husband with triple personalities watched her become increasingly popular, kneeling on durians with red eyes: "I'll give you money, my heart, even my life. Wife, can we remarry?"