J'Ai Epouse Mon Anti Fan

``` Eve Thompson mendapati dirinya terbangun di tempat tidur pria lajang paling memikat di Kota S dengan lengan pria tersebut melingkar di pinggangnya, tapi yang terlintas di pikirannya hanyalah kata-kata ibunya. "Pastikan tidak ada yang tahu kamu menyamar sebagai saudara perempuanmu," kata ibu itu padanya, sambil melihat tanda lahir palsu yang digambar dengan riasan di wajah anak perempuannya yang tersisa. "Kamu harus membuat Pak Charlie menikahimu, semuanya tergantung pada itu!" ucapnya. Sungguh sayang, karena pria di sampingnya sangat mirip dengan pria yang dia kehilangan bertahun-tahun yang lalu. Anthony Charlie memang terkenal sulit untuk mendapatkan simpati dari wanita, namun dalam kondisi mabuk, dia merangkak di bawah seprei dengan wanita di sampingnya, terpikat oleh memori seseorang yang telah lama hilang yang sangat mirip dengan wanita ini. Namun, dia tidak pernah memiliki tanda lahir. Tak mungkin itu dia. Apakah pertemuan mereka kebetulan? Apa yang akan terungkap dari masa lalu yang tersembunyi mereka!? Ikuti perjalanan seru Eve Thompson dalam kisah cinta dan spionase politik saat dia mengambil alih kehidupan saudara kembarnya yang kini ditinggalkan dan berusaha menyelamatkan keluarganya dengan memenangkan hati sang bujangan misterius, Anthony Charlie! ```

This web novel is totally out of service , What is the problem with everything here ? Are you begging me not to write any bull here or what ?!!! Tsk

Elle est la fille de l'Alpha de la Meute de la Lune Noire, mais elle a toujours vécu comme une servante. Son père et sa belle-mère la détestaient, tout cela parce qu'elle était sans loup. Jusqu'à la nuit de la réunion des âmes sœurs, où elle rencontra un homme mystérieux. Il prit sa virginité et bouleversa sa vie. Par conséquent, elle fut bannie et devint une marginale, mais elle trouva soudainement son loup. Que signifie tout cela?

Lorsque Feng Qing est née, elle a été vendue à un couple de la montagne à cause de la négligence de l'hôpital. Seize ans plus tard, ses parents biologiques l'ont ramenée à la maison depuis un petit village de montagne, elle pensait que sa vie serait meilleure, mais ce n'était pas le cas. Non seulement elle n'a pas reçu d'amour de la part de ses parents, sa sœur de substitution l'a rendue aveugle. Finalement, ses parents l'ont mariée à un vieil homme dans la cinquantaine. Le jour de son mariage, Feng Qing s'est échappée de l'hôtel poursuivie par une ribambelle de gardes du corps. Dans une situation critique, elle a grimpé dans la voiture noire garée en bord de route. Sur la banquette arrière de la voiture se tenait un homme séduisant où la froideur impitoyable était un élément constant sur son visage. Il avait l'air de quelqu'un avec qui on ne pouvait pas plaisanter. Feng Qing tapota ses petites mains sales. "Alors, monsieur, j'ai remarqué que la solitude se lit sur votre visage. Que diriez-vous d'avoir une épouse qui se présente maintenant à vous ?" Xie Jiuhan était communément appelé le Neuvième Maître. Il était le seigneur de la Capitale et avait une personnalité imprévisible. Il était têtu et impitoyable. Les femmes de la haute société dans la Capitale ont utilisé tous les moyens, mais aucune d'entre elles n'a même approché l'ourlet des vêtements du Maître Neuvième. À partir de ce jour, des rumeurs ont commencé à se répandre dans la Capitale. Le Neuvième Maître, qui se tenait d'ordinaire à l'écart des femmes, élevait une petite épouse dans son manoir et la gâtait à l'extrême. Maître Neuvième : "Ma femme est trop faible pour prendre soin d'elle-même." Le docteur : "Alors, qui est cette dame qui a brisé la rotule de quelqu'un d'un seul coup de pied ?" Maître Neuvième : "Ma femme a vécu dans des villages, elle n'est pas bonne dans ses études." Les étudiants de l'Université Capitale : "Votre femme obtient toujours la première place dans chaque examen. Si elle n'est pas bonne dans ses études, que sommes-nous ? Des débiles ?" Maître Neuvième : "Ma femme est extrêmement timide. Elle n'a pas rencontré beaucoup de grands pontes ou de figures marquantes." Le public : "S'il vous plaît, taisez-vous !" L'autorité de premier plan en médecine, les professeurs de sciences et les réalisateurs internationaux célèbres faisaient la queue devant votre maison, suppliants de la voir ! Oui, votre femme n'avait pas rencontré de grands pontes ou de figures marquantes auparavant parce qu'elle était la figure la plus marquante ici.

"Gu Dai, je ne t'ai épousée que pour rendre Grand-père heureux. Si quelqu'un d'autre avait sauvé Grand-père, j'aurais épousé cette personne de la même manière ! Ne te fais pas d'illusions !" Pendant les trois années de mariage, le mari de Gu Dai l'a insultée à de nombreuses reprises. Elle n'aurait pas cru avoir été autrefois choyée et riche si elle n'avait pas soudainement retrouvé la mémoire. Pourquoi a-t-elle volontairement servi cet homme pendant trois ans ? Cet homme était même assez méprisable pour tomber amoureux d'une autre femme ! La première chose que Gu Dai fit après avoir retrouvé la mémoire fut de demander le divorce ! Des rumeurs se répandirent dans toute la capitale que la fille des taudis allait divorcer de Monsieur Song ! "Sérieusement ? N'est-elle pas une chercheuse d'or ?" demandaient tous. "Elle fait juste la difficile. Vous croyez qu'elle pourrait tourner la page ?" demanda Monsieur Song. Peu de temps après, tout le monde découvrit que Gu Dai était retournée dans la famille Gu dans la capitale. Elle était désormais la jeune demoiselle de la famille la plus riche de la ville. Il s'est avéré qu'elle était la jeune demoiselle de la famille Gu qui avait disparu après un accident de bateau de croisière il y a trois ans ! "Monsieur Song, Mademoiselle Gu est bien au-dessus de votre niveau," disait tout le monde. "Et alors ? Elle ne sait pas prévoir l'avenir. À part de l'argent, elle n'a rien d'autre," disait Monsieur Song. Peu après, les gens commencèrent à découvrir les multiples identités de Gu Dai. Elle était une hackeuse de renom, une doctoresse miracle, la meilleure designer du pays... Elle était tout ce que Song Ling recherchait. Lorsqu'ils se rencontrèrent à nouveau, il la saisit et la supplia les larmes aux yeux. "Dai, peu importe si tu as des sentiments pour d'autres. Peux-tu s'il te plaît me laisser rester à tes côtés quand même ?"

Ning Zhenya never meant to fall for him. Six years ago, she dismissed Yuanzi as just another actor. Now, at 19, she’s a college student and his biggest fan. When fate brings them together, Zhenya finds herself drawn into his world. But in a life where fame and reality collide, can an ordinary girl truly belong with a superstar? He belongs to the world. She only ever wanted him to belong to her.

In a world of advanced technology and ancient traditions, jōki—a powerful energy fueled by emotions—determines one’s strength. Those who can wield it gain extraordinary abilities, while those who cannot are left to live in the shadows, able to sense jōki but never use it. Luka Viazemsky is different. Born without emotions, he cannot perceive or harness jōki, making him an outcast. Bullied and shunned, he struggles to understand concepts of right and wrong. But everything changes the day he is pushed off a cliff—an accident that should have ended his life. Rescued by a mysterious man, Luka learns he is not alone in his suffering. The man, too, was cursed with a life without emotions, yet he possessed something rare—a unique form of jōki that did not require emotions to manifest. Taking Luka under his wing, the stranger trains him before passing down his extraordinary power, unknowingly painting a target on Luka’s back. Now, armed with an ability he barely understands and hunted by those who seek to claim it, Luka must navigate a world that has never accepted him. As he fights to master his newfound strength and blend in with those who once rejected him, he discovers a far greater threat—the Xeno, an alien race that looms over humanity’s future. With enemies closing in, Luka embarks on a dangerous journey to find his missing sister, uncover the secrets of jōki, and confront the dark forces that will stop at nothing to control his power.

In the year 2147, humanity lives under the absolute control of the United Federation of Sovereign States (UFSS). Society is divided into unbreakable classes within the System, where heroes are glorified, and outcasts exist only to be trampled upon. Kael Arvid has spent his life in the Lower Districts, surviving on miserable jobs and accumulating hatred against a world that never gave him a chance. But when he discovers a mysterious artifact in the Scrap Graveyard, his fate changes forever. The System offers him a forbidden role: Anti-Hero. He will not be a savior, nor a leader. His only mission is to sow chaos, challenge the established order, and gain power at any cost. However, accepting this path comes at a price: every victory draws him closer to darkness and the loss of his own humanity. While the world sees him as a threat, the true enemy hides within the depths of the System, manipulating reality itself. Kael is just a piece in a much larger game… but perhaps he is the only one capable of breaking it.

Rex was just another slave in the corporate machine, a faceless office worker under the shadow of one of the galaxy's powerful megacorps. His life was predictable and dull, an endless cycle of meaningless reports and fluorescent-lit monotony. That was, until that day.... When a new world was discovered on the outskirts of the galaxy, Rex, like countless other low-ranking employees, found himself dragged into a contract clause he’d barely skimmed years ago. The megacorp ordered him and his coworkers to pack their lives into a transport pod and leave for the unexplored planet. Their mission? Establish a colony. Mine resources. Make the company richer. There was no choice, refusing meant ruin. At first, everything seemed manageable. The days were grueling, the nights cold, but progress was steady. The colony was coming to life. Until the excavation team struck something. No one knew what it was at first, a buried hive, a forgotten ecosystem, or something ancient and dangerous. Whatever it was, it unleashed hell. Swarms of enormous, chittering creatures erupted from the ground, their jagged bodies blotting out the sky. The colony fell into chaos. Screams echoed through the air as the bugs tore through everything in their path, walls, machines, and people. Rex barely survived. Bloodied, broken, and pinned beneath the rubble, he should have died there. But in the pitch-black silence of his fading consciousness, a voice spoke to him. Cold. Mechanical. Otherworldly. "Do you wish to live?" When Rex woke, he was no longer the man he’d been. His body was no longer human flesh and bone but something far more alien. His skin shimmered with living metal, his mind infused with the power of Cleo, a mysterious AI from a long-extinct, robotic race known as the Kaelzars. Cleo’s presence pulsed through his thoughts, guiding him and transforming him. He wasn’t just alive. He was reborn. But survival came at a price. Rex was no longer a pawn of the megacorp; he was something more dangerous, something they couldn’t control. As Cleo’s intentions began to reveal themselves, Rex found himself standing on the precipice of war, not just with the bugs but with forces far greater than he could have imagined. This was the beginning of a journey through blood-soaked battlefields and treacherous alliances. Along the way, Rex would encounter allies, brilliant, flawed, and unpredictable, and enemies whose ambitions were as sharp as their blades. These weren’t disposable foes, easily crushed by an overpowered hero. They were cunning, relentless, and human in the most terrifying ways. But then again, in war, who can truly be called a villain? New chapters every day at: [2 A.M GMT+8 Time!]

Gestorben als Held, wiedergeboren als Dämon... Der stärkste Held der Welt tötete den Dämonenkönig, den mächtigsten Dämon, der je auf der Erde erschienen ist. Er hat etwas erreicht, was kein anderer Held je schaffen konnte. Doch leider hat der Held nicht damit gerechnet, dass seine eigene Freundin, seine eigenen Freunde und die Organisation, der er vertraute, sich plötzlich gegen ihn wenden und versuchen würden, ihn zu töten. Es war der grausamste Schlag, der ihm je in seinem Leben versetzt wurde. Er gab trotzdem nicht auf und versuchte, sich zu behaupten, aber sie waren vorbereitet, und er geriet unversehens in ihre Falle. Er kämpfte bis zum Tod, nur um festzustellen, dass er in den Körper eines Dämons verwandelt worden war! Aber wer hätte gedacht, dass er einmal der Ehemann der Dämonenkönigin sein würde! Doch das Leben als königlicher Gemahl war alles andere als einfach. Lies also, um herauszufinden, wie er alle, die ihm nach dem Leben trachten, besiegen und schließlich seine Rache bekommen wird. ===== Diskord-Link https://discord.gg/HjWkd4nB3z =====

Keira Olsen s'est mariée, mais elle ne savait pas que son mari tombé du ciel s'avérait être l'homme le plus riche ! Elle est une fille illégitime qui ne peut pas être reconnue. Elle se fraie un chemin à coups de griffes et lutte pour survivre depuis son enfance. Il est l'enfant du destin, haut et puissant. Leur statut est à des mondes de distance. Tout le monde attendait que Keira soit balayée hors de la porte, mais tout ce qu'ils ont eu, c'est une publication de l'homme le plus riche sur son compte de médias sociaux : "Ma chère épouse, pouvons-nous ne pas divorcer ?" Tout le monde était confus. [Héroïne forte, Incognito, Dominatrice, Confrontation puissante, 1V1]

Julien, ne sachant comment gérer ses sentiments, décide de partir sans rien dire à Alice. Il lui laisse une lettre d'au revoir, expliquant ses sentiments et ses raisons. Ce geste surprend Alice et la pousse à réfléchir profondément à ce qu'elle ressent vraiment. Alice revient dans sa ville natale, et les souvenirs de sa relation avec Julien lui reviennent., Par coïncidence, elle le retrouve lors d'une soirée dans leur bar préféré, un lieu chargé de souvenirs pour eux deux. Cette rencontre inattendue ravive des émotions longtemps enfouies, et les pousse à reconsidérer leurs choix de vie. Ils espèrent ne plus jamais se revoir après cette soirée, pensant que leurs nouvelles vies seraient moins compliquées sans la présence de l'autre. Cependant, le destin en décide autrement. Lors du bal organisé pour les retrouvailles des anciens élèves de leur lycée, Alice et Julien se retrouvent de nouveau. Cette deuxième rencontre fortuite intensifie les sentiments qu'ils ont toujours eu l'un pour l'autre. Alice et Julien étaient amoureux au lycée, mais leur relation s'est terminée brutalement lorsqu'ils ont dû déménager dans des villes différentes pour poursuivre leurs études. Malgré le temps et la distance, ils ne se sont jamais complètement oubliés. Des années plus tard, les parents de Julien, soucieux de sauver leur entreprise familiale, organisent un mariage arrangé pour leur fils avec une jeune femme dont la famille possède des connexions importantes. À la surprise de Julien, cette jeune femme n'est autre qu'Alice.

In a world where people awaken supernatural abilities, power dictates fate. Seventeen-year-old Caine once dreamed of becoming a hero like his parents—renowned protectors who stood for justice. But when they were murdered by the very villains they spared, his faith in heroism shattered. Betrayed by a system that allows evil to thrive, Caine awakens his own abilities and chooses a new path—not as a hero, but as an executioner. If the world refuses to rid itself of villains, he will do it himself. No matter the cost, no matter who stands in his way, he will find the one who took everything from him. He believes his power exists for that very purpose. Because true peace can only be achieved through strength without mercy. But in a world where power shapes destiny, what awaits him on this path of vengeance?

Updates @ 21:00 (+8 gmt) Leander is a healer. But he is not like those healers who have it all: the fame, the money and the harems. Because he is chubby. Ranked only F, he struggles with life as a new recruit in the Adventurer's Guild. Until he sees a poster that changes his life and sends him on a journey to lose weight, get the fame, money and the harem. Except, his harem will be full of men. But, such is fate. This is a slow burn BL harem with dungeon delving. It follows the old adventurer's guild troupes with some twists and turns. A journey from zero to hero, one could say. (I am using this book to lie to my brain that losing weight is possible with the methods written in the many self-help books I have been reading recently. If you need to shed some fat, you might use Anti-cake Dungeon Delving the same way. A little hope never hurt nobody.) Updated daily. The MC becomes a dungeon core going chapter 86 and forward. You can find the story only on Webnovel. (Fingers crossed that no one will translate it into Russian like the other one! XD) The sequel, Life Skilling, is also complete, and will be posted right after the ending of Anti-cake. A peek in the lives of those who live in the world shaped by the Try Hard Party. A funny slice of life.

Synopsis of Elara: A new telepath In a world where science and magic intertwine, the emergence of the Arcanian supergene changed the course of human evolution, granting extraordinary abilities to those who possessed it. Among them were Elara and Maya, twin sisters unknowingly separated at birth due to a fateful decision by their mother, who entrusted Maya to the powerful APGA organization while Elara was raised in an ordinary human environment. Despite their separation, the twins' destinies remained intertwined. Elara, a telepath with a deep connection to the enigmatic Melodiflora plant, grew up under the care of her aunt, honing her abilities in secret. Meanwhile, Maya, gifted with powerful telekinetic skills, was trained at the prestigious Luminara Institute, an academy that secretly groomed Arcanians for a greater purpose. Fate reunites the sisters when Maya, through a series of events, discovers Elara’s existence. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of their past, leading them to a hidden Arcanian legacy and a conspiracy that extends beyond their world. Their path takes them deep into the mysteries of the APGA, the Dhampir civilization, and the true purpose behind their extraordinary powers. As they navigate a world filled with hidden factions, ancient prophecies, and dangerous alliances, Elara and Maya must decide whom to trust. Their journey brings them to Xandria, the Dhampir homeland, where they encounter Draycen, a powerful Dhampir with his own agenda. The sisters learn that their abilities are the key to unlocking knowledge that could shift the balance of power between Arcanians, humans, and Dhampirs. When Maya is captured by the Dhampirs, Elara faces an impossible choice: risk everything to save her sister or uncover the truth behind the Dhampirs’ obsession with their bloodline. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and loyalties are tested, the sisters must embrace their shared fate before it is too late. In a tale of sisterhood, power, and destiny, Elara explores the cost of knowledge, the dangers of ambition, and the strength found in unity. As the forces of fate converge, Elara and Maya must step into their true roles, ready to reshape the future—or be consumed by it.

A boy born with an incurable illness is alone and isolated from the world. Unable to go outside and is stuck at home. His parents who are famous ignores his existence and eventually lead him to his demise. However the Boy is reincarnated into another world, The boy gets a new name called Shiebe Zacakria and is able to start life over again but they are human like monster called Z-Mon who terrorise the world.

When a boy in a medieval fantasy world wakes up with the memories of his past life, he discovers a secret buried deep within his mind—a highly advanced AI companion. This AI, a relic of his previous existence, holds the knowledge of a futuristic world filled with technology, science, and innovation. Armed with this unprecedented advantage, the boy embarks on an extraordinary journey to transform his medieval surroundings into a thriving futuristic utopia. From reinventing agriculture to creating advanced cities, he introduces ideas far beyond the comprehension of his peers. But his vision isn't without challenges—power-hungry nobles, skeptical commoners, and ancient magical forces stand in his way.

[The criteria for unlocking the system have been fulfilled.] [System synchronization with host commencing.] [Synchronization complete. Congratulations. You have been given a chance to become the most desirable human in this world, just as you wished.] “This isn’t what I wished for.” [What seems to be the problem?] the voice asked, a hint of curiosity in her tone. “I asked to be the most desirable human, not a woman!” he exclaimed, frustrated as he cupped his newfound breasts. Sylvester Lancaster, a dedicated and kind-hearted unactractive policeman, often dismissed and treated like a doormat, snaps after discovering his newlywed wife in bed with his best friend. Consumed by rage, he goes on a violent rampage, only to realize the horrific extent of his actions when the blood cools—he has committed murder. Panicked, he attempts to flee but is struck by a car and meets his untimely death. However, death is far from the end. Sylvester awakens in a morgue, only to find himself in a bizarre alternate universe—trapped in the body of a stunning young woman named Cara Bolton. In this new world where Sylvester has transmigrated to, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural beings coexist in a fragile balance with humans, their uneasy peace marked by underlying tensions and hidden conflicts. Among the supernaturals, vampires reign supreme as the most dominant and influential. The system reveals to Sylvester that he now wields two new skills: the power to read minds and the ability to detect lies, skills inherited from Cara, the body’s former inhabitant who was a fairy. The system assigns him quests to complete, allowing him to level up and gain all remaining skills a fairy possesses. Many of these missions involves sex, manipulating and exploiting people, as well as infiltrating the vampiric council.

En el año 2147, la humanidad vive bajo el control absoluto de la Federación Unida de Estados Soberanos (FUES). La sociedad está dividida en clases inquebrantables dentro del Sistema, donde los héroes son glorificados y los marginados solo existen para ser pisoteados. Kael Arvid ha pasado su vida en los Barrios Bajos, sobreviviendo con trabajos miserables y acumulando odio contra un mundo que nunca le dio una oportunidad. Pero cuando encuentra un artefacto misterioso en el Cementerio de Chatarra, su destino cambia para siempre. El Sistema le ofrece un rol prohibido: Anti-Héroe. No será un salvador, no será un líder. Su única misión es sembrar el caos, desafiar el orden establecido y ganar poder a cualquier costo. Sin embargo, aceptar este camino tiene un precio: cada victoria lo acerca más a la oscuridad y a la pérdida de su propia humanidad. Mientras el mundo lo ve como una amenaza, el verdadero enemigo se oculta en las entrañas del Sistema, manipulando la realidad misma. Kael es solo una pieza en un juego mucho más grande… pero tal vez sea el único capaz de romperlo.

Have you ever read a story? So stupid and senseless that it makes your blood boil and makes you pity even the villain of the novel. if you haven't that's fine because our protagonist did. "FROM WHERE THE FUCK DID NTR COME FROM?" He threw his console controller on the which did a cartoonish bounce and formed a bump on his forehead. ------ "Wait! What's this place!?" The moment he woke he found himself in a strange location never been visited by him ever before. ------ "No!! No!! No!! How the hell did I end in the body of this cucked villain! Why did I end up in this body!!" He lamented when looked at his face in the mirror that got beaten blue by the protagonist of the game. ------ "Don't worry, Riech. I will fulfill your and fucking kill the bastard and fuck his mother and avenge you!" He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth in anger vowing to take revenge. ***** If you want to support me than I would appreciate if you could donate! Paypal: @Un1que01

Whispers of the Forest tells the tale of Clara Jenkins, a woman with the gift—and curse—of empathy. From a young age, Clara has been able to sense and feel the emotions of those around her, an ability that isolates her from others and leaves her wary of forming close relationships. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she ventures near Blackwood Forest, where she encounters Aldric, the powerful leader of a werewolf pack. Aldric recognizes Clara as his fated mate, the woman he has spent his life searching for, and the bond between them is instantaneous, leaving Clara overwhelmed by the depth of love he feels for her. However, Clara's journey into the world of werewolves is far from simple. She quickly learns that Aldric's pack is in danger from an ancient darkness that has begun to awaken within the forest. This darkness is no ordinary threat—it is a malevolent force that feeds on fear and despair, threatening to consume everything in its path. Clara, with her unique ability to connect with emotions, is the key to restoring balance to the forest, and the ancient spirits that reside within it choose her as their guardian. With Aldric by her side, Clara steps into her role as protector of the forest, but the battle ahead is more daunting than she could have ever imagined. As Clara faces shadowy creatures and confronts the darkness that lurks within the forest, she must also confront the darkness within herself. The remnants of the evil they fought during the battle have taken root in Clara's soul, manifesting as a shadow that whispers of her failures, doubts, and insecurities. The more she tries to suppress it, the stronger it becomes, threatening to consume her from the inside. Through the guidance of the spirits, Clara learns that she cannot simply banish the darkness—it is a part of her, just as much as the light. To protect the forest and those she loves, Clara must confront the shadow within, find balance, and embrace both the light and dark aspects of herself. This realization brings her to the difficult task of admitting her struggles to Aldric, who stands by her side as they work together to banish the darkness and heal the scars left on the forest. Ultimately, Whispers of the Forest is a story about love, resilience, and the importance of finding balance within oneself. It explores the complex interplay of light and darkness, both in the world and within the human soul, and the power of connection in overcoming even the most insurmountable challenges. Written by an AI, this story delves into themes of empathy, transformation, and the enduring strength of the human (and werewolf) spirit.

The Viscount of Newwood gambled away Briar Blackwoode to the Duke of Ashmere. She was a dutiful maid to the Viscount, irreplaceable, or at least she thought she was. Now, she can't find her footing in the Duke's London home, worsening his already short temper. When he makes her an offer of a lifetime, she wonders what exactly she got herself into and if leaving home was worth it. Auden Fairbairns was nothing but respectable; he was also heavily feared. His glare frightened the entire ton, and he had hard-earned battle scars to prove that he was not a man to be taken lightly. When his good friend, the Viscount of Newwood, had offered his maid in good standing with him as a payment for his winnings at the track, he couldn't believe that the Viscount valued their friendship. The girl had a mouth on her! She talked to him in a way no one else dared to, and it grew on him as time with Miss. Blackwoode softened his rough edges; he had to remind himself that he was no one's Knight in shining armor.