Diane Alberts

Going against the king is something simply unheard of, "the king's word is final", everybody knows. But Erica is not going to watch her sister go through a political marriage, she wants her to find love and happiness that has evaded her within the castle walls. She knows her actions will bring serious consequences, her own happiness and freedom will be greatly affected, but her determination will not allow her to give up. ************************************************************************* This is not just a story of luxury, abundance and beauty but of pain, tears, betrayal and deep emotions. She soon finds herself in the same claws of an arranged marriage, and unfortunately for her, all of her fighting cards have been used up. She surrenders to the system, marrying prince Albert of the neighboring kingdom, a man she meets for the first time at the altar ready to tie the knot. Find out how princess Erica navigates the difficult and changing terrains of her life both within and outside the borders of her kingdom; a husband, a new family, a new kingdom all presenting different challenges, opportunities and discoveries.

He married the daughter of the Lancaster family purely for revenge. He expected her to be obedient and submissive, not to resist or show emotions—a perfect pawn in his plan for vengeance. However, when his gaze locked onto the third daughter of the Lancaster family, the one who barged into the living room was her—disheveled and stained with blood. She seemed ordinary, but beneath the surface, she hid an unknown sharpness. "Do you love me?" he asked coldly. "You're crazy!" she rolled her eyes in disdain. In that moment, he smiled with satisfaction, believing he had everything under control. But she fought back. Marrying him was merely one step in her own plan. Four years later, with the Lancaster family completely destroyed, she threw the divorce papers in his face, smiling like the final victor: "Albert Wilson, have you finished using me? Thank you for making me think I once loved you. Now, never see me again, even in death." Just as she turned to leave in triumph, she accidentally walked into a gang's arms deal, and an explosion forever separated her from him. It was only when he found the two-month pregnancy test result among her belongings that he realized he had lost the only salvation of his life.

The world of Gaia was a peaceful one well was is the best way to put it. the eruptides a race was laying dormant under the planets crust they have been awakened by the constant war as well as the biological, radiological and thaumaturgical disasters of humanity the dominant race of the planets surface. after the awakening also known by the humans as the first eruption humanity is at the brink of extinction, and only survives from 12 city's on the continent of salmirove. albert Stewart a human from earth finds himself reincarnated as Alexandrove bellkenin a nobody with only a name and the cloths on his back in the slums of one of the city's. this is his story

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" He said, glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. I still have people I treasure here. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will she Survive? Will she fail? It is up to you to find out.

Mia Fischer believed she'd finally escaped the dark shadow of her father, Albert, a ruthless billionaire whose cruelty knew no bounds. His supposed death had brought her a sense of freedom, but the past comes back to haunt her when a chilling message reveals he's alive. As Albert's sinister threats intensify, Mia's world descends into chaos. With her family in the crosshairs, Mia must confront the evil she thought she'd left behind. Will she find the strength to face her demons and protect those she loves, or will Albert's resurrection destroy everything she holds dear?" ---

Shirley investigates the world and solves mysteries everywhere. She questions the suspects, examines the clues, follows every lead she has, and stops the person or persons behind the case when she cracks the case. Later, she teams up with a girl named Diane Watson, who helps her solve cases.

How did a poor student who only scored 197 points in the final exam of the second year of high school make a comeback in one year? A brain potential researcher came to help. Other people's systems fell from the sky, but his system was built by himself. He obtained a strong goal driving force based on psychological suggestion, and established a brain reward mechanism by decomposing the goals. He obtained dopamine secretion from the achievement of each small goal. Learning became as addictive as eating melon seeds. Not only that, he also became an Olympiad champion, a kung fu master, a movie star, a billionaire... A year later, world-renowned schools came to compete for him. The main characters: Fang Moyan, Yuan Lanxi, Dian Weiwei *note:This novel is influenced from a chinese novel I changed some pointes from the novel and posted here.Please enjoy reading it* There will be 3 updates daily that is 21 chs/week.

Mrs. Francois scoffed, her tone laced with skepticism. "Seriously? You will look for the money? How? Is it from the fruit we sell? You can't get such money from it ten years from now!" Anne's eyes widened in disbelief at her mother's words. "And what do you want me to do, mother? Isabella is my child. Do you think I won't do anything just for her to be fine?" Mrs. Francois shook her head, her expression grave. "Stop lying to yourself, Anne. I think it's time to let Albert know about Isabella." Uncle Peter and Anne exchanged a glance, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. "What? You mean I should beg him for money? Never, mother! I won't do such a thing!" Anne spat, her voice trembling with anger. Mrs. Francois sighed heavily. "This is not about you again, Anne. It's about Isabella. Think about her. You can't hide Albert from her life forever because she deserves to know him." Anne narrowed her eyes in disbelief at her mother's words. "Have you forgotten how Albert and I met, mother? Have you? I will never beg him for money to take care of my child!" Uncle Peter attempted to diffuse the tension. "Anne, Ma'am Francois, please calm down," he urged gently. But Mrs. Francois was resolute. "That's it! You're selfish, Anne. Stop using your pain from Albert to stop Isabella from knowing her father. Think about Isabella too and do the right thing. Do it for her sake! Choose between your selfishness and Isabella sight." Will Anne Stick to her selfishness just like her mother said, or reach out to Albert for help? Because what happened between them, is a one night-stand. Dive into the tale of The Secret CEO's Daughter: Revealing many hidden secrets, and sweet revenge.

“ Make him fall in love with you so hard, Then after break his heart . Make sure it hurts him so much that he will never heal !” Mariam told Alena the rules. Albert is a young handsome, rich and famous CEO in Chattin Town. Many girls yearn for him but he seems not interested as he just sleeps and dump them. Things become worse when one of the girls Ryan whom Albert sleeps with and dumps try to commit suicide. Ryan’s mother hates Albert all her life and therefore hires a young beautiful girl Alena to make Albert fall in love but her mission is to make sure she breaks his heart after all. Alena succeeds in making Albert fall in love with him, But will she succeed in breaking his heart ? Enjoy the novel full of romance, betrayal, love, revenge, redemption and humor.

"Regression of The Puppet Emperor" is a tale of betrayal, redemption, and vengeance set in a world of swords and sorcery. Mikhail Robinette D'Arcy Ironforge, once a disillusioned office worker named Albert Mannery, finds himself reborn as the fourth prince of the Tiberian Empire. Gifted with memories of his past life and a mysterious System granting him extraordinary potential, Mikhail believes he's been given a second chance at greatness. However, fate has other plans. Sabotaged during a crucial magical ritual, Mikhail's mana heart is shattered, leaving him powerless in a world where strength is everything. Branded as the "Crippled Prince," he endures years of humiliation, betrayal, and political manipulation as various inexplicable circumstances led to him being crowned as the emperor of this vast kingdom. Without the magical or martial might to enforce his will, Mikhail becomes a mere figurehead, a puppet dancing to the strings pulled by cunning nobles and power-hungry courtiers. Every decree he issues is ignored or twisted, every attempt at reform thwarted. He watches helplessly as his empire crumbles around him, unable to protect even himself, let alone his people. In his dying moments, Mikhail activates a legendary Temporal Anchor, sending his consciousness back in time to the day of the fateful ritual. Armed with the bitter wisdom of his failures and a burning desire for vengeance, Mikhail vows to rewrite his destiny. Now, a man with the mind of a seasoned emperor in the body of a young prince, Mikhail must navigate the treacherous waters of imperial politics, unravel the secrets of magic and cultivation, and turn his greatest weaknesses into strengths. In a world that once broke him, can Mikhail forge a new path and claim the power he was denied? Or will the weight of fate prove too heavy even for a twice-reborn emperor?

In the cover of night's darkness,the one who visited Rudiger Was the princess of the very country he was about to invade. Diane tells Rudiger. That she will betray her father and half-brother Who oppress their people. The two had met before. The time they spent together was but a brief moment. That moment alone was enough for them to need each other. Rudiger decided to set Diane free. Diane decided to make Rudiger the true king. Surely, their meeting was destined. "For your sake" "For your sake" Even if they had to throw everything away,they would not regret it. Even, for instance, their very lives. A clumsy tale of love Now begins.

In the cursed lands of Varnisveil, where an eternal fog breeds horrors, Brian awakens in a body not fully his own. Bound to the new identity of August Albert Varn, a man from another world and marked as a Whisperer, he gains forbidden powers tied to the mysterious Fog - but at a terrible cost. As the heir to a crumbling noble house, he must rebuild his shattered domain, face monstrous Fogborn creatures, and navigate treacherous rivalries. Yet the Whisper, a voice promising salvation, may lead him to ruin. Can August break the curse, or will he become the nightmare haunting Varnisveil?

Albert adalah orang yang tak bisa merasakan kematian, dan itu membuatnya memulai petualangan panjang mencari cara untuk bisa benar-benar beristirahat. Dalam tiap langkahnya, ia menemukan keindahan yang tak terhitung—dari menikmati dunia sampai bertemu dengan orang-orang yang menginspirasi. Namun, perjalanannya bukan tanpa rintangan. Masa lalu kelam terus menghantuinya, menimbulkan rasa terasing yang dalam. Meski begitu, setiap emosi—senang, sedih, bahkan marah—menjadi pelajaran berharga baginya. Seiring waktu, Albert belajar memaknai hidup dengan cara yang tak pernah ia bayangkan sebelumnya.

Life was steady—maybe not ideal, but manageable—for Evelyn Morgan, the overlooked daughter of a powerful business magnate and his unforgiving wife. Evelyn’s world revolves around a thankless life in the Morgan Mansion, where she's treated as little more than a maid, despite being family by blood. But everything changes the night her glamorous sister Diane, the chosen heiress, vanishes without a trace, leaving Evelyn with an unexpected and weighty responsibility. To save her family’s reputation and future, Evelyn must step in as Diane’s replacement, meeting with the mysterious and notoriously wealthy Mr. Volkow. Rumored to be a crippled recluse, he is nothing like she expected—gorgeous, intense, and unnervingly sharp. Evelyn quickly realizes her life will never be quite the same, especially as she navigates a world where her role and her heart seem more complicated than she ever imagined. But with each encounter, Evelyn begins to wonder if she’s in over her head...

A mysterious new physics teacher appears in the high school whose characteristics and activities are same as in the article "Devil teacher" by Mr. Albert James journalist of paranormal activities students of his class suspect him as the devil teacher and tries to expose him to the whole school and outside world. is he really that devil teacher? or it's the students imaging things? did they prove it or not? let's see......

When Gemini returns to the past... What changes will he make... Can they still love each other if their relationship with Albert is more complicated?

Albert Cyber School (ACS), kampus swasta paling prestigious di Indonesia. Mahasiswa ACS adalah keluarga kaya dari seluruh Indonesia dan 20% warga Asia. Tiga pangeran ACS yang paling terkenal yaitu Zavier, Aryan & Leo. Mereka dijuluki young, handsome and rich yang tidak akur, mereka seperti kutub yang saling berlawanan. Zavier, seorang troublemaker dan pem-bully & Aryan dijuluki sebagai manusia separuh malaikat. Hubungan mereka canggung karena konflik dan tragedi internal keluarga, tapi dituntut akur karena keduanya adalah wajah & masa depan Albert Group. Leo juga diharapkan bersatu dengan kedua pewaris Albert Group itu. Tapi Leo hidup bagaikan angin, ada antara tiada, menghindari semua orang, termasuk Zavier & Aryan. Satu-satunya yang bisa mendekatinya hanya Jihan, favorite kembarannya, Lea. Jika bukan karena Lea, Jihan bahkan tidak memiliki kesempatan untuk bicara dengan pria dingin itu. Zavier terus menjadi pemberontak yang tidak tertolong, bertindak semena-mena dan sembrono. Aryan selalu mencoba menutupi kesalahan sang sepupu, tapi kesalahan Zavier terlalu kentara untuk ditutupi. Leo memilih menjadi penonton dan melihat kedua pangeran Albert Group itu sebagai pecundang bodoh. Jihan tidak berdaya ketika dihadapkan pada tiga manusia keras kepala itu. Ny. Medeena Albert juga kewalahan menghadapi mereka. Satu-satunya solusi adalah membawa Lea kembali ke Indonesia karena mampu menundukkan ketiga manusia arogan itu. Tapi, tidak mudah membawa Lea pulang karena dia adalah the real troublemaker yang tidak pernah kembali sejak 10 tahun lalu. Lea mencintai kebebasan, tidak suka terikat apapun, tidak menganut agama, tidak memilih kewarganegaraan, dan bergonta-ganti pacar, meski telah dijodohkan dengan Zavier sejak kecil. Lea menjadi salah satu alasan yang membuat Zavier terus meluapkan emosi dan melampiaskan kemarahannya. Penolakan dan pengkhianatan yang dilakukan Lea telah menjerat rasa sakit yang luar biasa tidak tertahankan; perasaan terluka karena tidak merasa dicintai, perasaan tersakiti karena merasa dikhianati, dan perasaan kesepian karena merasa ditinggalkan. Meski Lea menyadari hati yang hancur itu hampir tidak bisa bertahan, tapi jiwa kekanak-kanakannya masih acuh tak acuh, dipenuhi ego dan ambisi liar, sehingga tidak memilih cinta dan mengabaikan impian untuk merangkul yang tercinta, meski sekali saja. Meski cinta telah memecah-belah hatinya hingga serpihannya tidak lagi memiliki bentuk, tapi Zavier diam-diam masih berharap bahwa suatu hari dapat memeluk wanita itu dengan bahagia. Dia mencoba meyakinkan diri bahwa Lea tidak memiliki pilihan lain, selain menikah dengannya.

Diane Ivory es la hija acaudalada de una familia prominente, conocida por entrenar esclavos humanos y semihumanos, y tener uno de los mayores ejércitos a su mando. No es alguien que viva de manera especial ni pomposa, considerando su vida algo aburrida y superficial, pero todo cambia el día en el que tres nuevos esclavos llegan a la puerta de su mansión, entre ellos un apuesto hombre de ojos dorados. Intrigada y dudosa del intenso interés que le tiene, no puede contenerse a averigüar más sobre él, descubriendo poco a poco que ese semihumano no es un típico esclavo... ni ella una típica humana. Redescubriendo entonces sus propias naturalezas, ambos mantienen una relación secreta, conociéndose poco a poco y despertando extrañas sensaciones uno con el otro...

Avalana Diane Silver wood is a 20 year old business woman. She has a family who loves her very much but has gone through ups and downs but never gives up. She has her own company, restaurant, hospital, and model agencies named "Diane Cullen's Industries ". She is always focused on work and doesn't have time for herself ,family or relationships. Her family is being forced to fix a marriage alliance from a family friend. What will happen when she finds out what her family is up to. Let's find out more about this story.

[COUNTRYHUMANS] Albert's life as a child and until his death.

Life becomes a ball of confusion for Ji Hye Rin, a 27 year old Jobless woman who finds herself inside a popular novel called And So It Begun. Everything would be easy for her except for the fact that she hasn't read the novel or watched the drama adaptation. Join Hye Rin, who has now taken the Identity of Lady Vivian Diane Sullivan, the child of a mistress, and let's see how she'll find friendship, love and betrayal in unexpected places. . . . . . SNEAK PEEK "The traitor's father and all the men for 2 previous generations are to be beheaded in 3 days while the women in the family will be turned into government slaves." "This is the king's order and it should not be defied by anyone." The butler leaves the podium and the people start cheering. "Why are they smiling?" "Mother is going to die, why are you all laughing!" The people around me pays no attention as they cheered for a man with a large sword swinging it around Mother's head. In a blink of an eye, I feel something splash on my face. Her head is on the floor looking at me with tears rolling down her eyes. . . . . . Genres: Transmigration, Romance, Suspense, Mystery Sub-Genres: Revenge, Action, Comedy . . . Hope you have a nice time reading!!!

When Diane Brown discovered that her husband of two years had been cheating on her because she was unable to have sex with him, she filed for a divorce, falling for her husband’s trap— a prenup to split half of her assets with him. Diane would rather give up all her properties to charity than to that bastard, but at her lowest, she discovered an unexpected ticket out— Christian Knowles, her ex, the new hot shot of NYC. Left with no choice, she shows up at Christian’s doorstep in tears, seeking his help while drenched in the rain. What would it be like for Diane to go begging the man she had been trying so hard to forget, the one she dumped to marry that jerk of a husband? As for Christian, whose heart should've steeled against the woman who broke it years ago, would he help her? But at what conditions? And what would happen once he finally learned the true reason Diane broke up with him? Will he still keep her by his side despite his beloved mother’s resistance?

With the bane of her existence being to fight for and defend her kingdom as the Dame commander of the royal knighthood, Aeryn indulges in the enchantments, beauty and politics of Fjerde even as she finds herself torn between loyalty for Kingdom Ashtkne and her newly found home. Her purpose within the kingdom is redefined from more than just an emissary after each passing day as she forms bonds and forges alliances amongst the folk Fjerde. Prince Cardhan, poses as a threat to not only her resolve of remaining faithful to her Kingdom but to her emotions as their love grows amidst courtly intrigues and looming threats. Aeryn must summon her courage to persevere through and conquer challenges that arise as well as embrace her new home and the prince, both of which she has grown increasingly fond of and began to cherish, both of which are riddled with secrets. Join her as she navigates a world where destiny unfolds with each passing day in the land of Fjerde where hopes and dreams are only a page away.

Warning:- {Mature Content} Two people with different perspectives of life~ A young Baroness, and the son of a Duke, bound by marriage, must work together to uncover the mysteries behind the disappearance of people living in their town. Madeline Albert, daughter of the late Baron is forced to step out of her shell in order to escape the marriage her uncle had purposely set her for to a Barbarian. On her wedding day, she flees from the church.  With Fate taking a lead, she encounters the son of a Duke who is more than capable of shielding her from the hostilities of the world. Lord Cassian, the chaos maker of his town, thought he was capable of knowing and understanding everyone that steps into his life, but he turns doubtful when a lady requests a marriage of convenience from him. Why would she seek him despite knowing his reputation? But when the shadows of both their past emerges, bringing them closer and forcing desires to spark !! Cassian couldn't afford to get too close. Too bad his heart is the only thing that stands in his way... Will love between the two couples blossom, or will their differences get in the way?

Korean BL, Mautre, Mystery, Dystopian Society, Mutual Salvation, Sci-fi/Future, Military-themed To rescue his mother who was taken by the military, Benjy enlists in the Imperial Army. He becomes infatuated with the strikingly beautiful Commander Holden, whom he meets by chance, and they quickly grow close, eventually becoming physically involved. However, contrary to his sweet appearance, Holden is a twisted killing machine and a war genius with a distorted sense of emotions, refusing to share any information about himself—a strange lover indeed. Benjy feels hurt by Holden's attitude, but Holden, having made Benjy the new center of his otherwise empty life, is determined never to let him go. Ultimately, Benjy decides to escape the dangerous Surcon Empire with his mother and flee to a safe place. In the process, he ends up telling Holden more lies. As trust shatters and love deepens between the two, where will the end of their increasingly twisted fate lead them? Trigger Warning: This work contains explicit sexual content and graphic depictions of the human body that are suitable only for audiences 19 and older.

IN LOVE WITH TWO BROTHERS Beginning Stella was coming out of the kitchen when Diane slide in front of her and she fell down with the plate of food in her hand . She started crying again, though this isn't the first time Diane is doing this, and right now she feel maltreated just like other days. "What's your problem are you blind??"Diane yelled standing up, she looked at Cynthia who was sitting on the couch and they started laughing. "What have I done... Diane what did I do wrong to deserve this?"Stella said hiccupping as she cried. "You don't know what you did, You hell bitch"Diane yelled and slapped her , Stella hold her cheeks quickly as tears rolled down her cheeks. Their mom rushed out immediately. "What is going on here?"she said and Diane bursted into tears immediately, "Mum Stella slapped me and still threw insult at me, "she said and her mom's eyes widened. "Stella how dare you, after slapping and insulting my daughter you still have the guts to fake a cry, it won't work this time, your tricks won't work this time around I must punish you I assure"Mrs Anita said and hold Stella's hand who was crying Heavily. Diane stucked out her tongue as she laughed silently at her back until Mrs Anita took Stella into the room Soon screams and bangs are heard as Stella started screaming while Mrs Anita hit her. "You are always after Stella what did she do to you?"Cynthia said staring at Diane who walked to the couch. "Yes I hate her so much I swear because she is not my blood and I just hate her with passion!"She replied and sit down before holding her hair . Just what you read here, yeah it's what you think.... Stella is a maid here,she is 21 years old, Mrs Anita brought her to the house when she was 7 and by then Diane was Just 4 years old. The main reason Mrs Anita brought her home is to take care of Diane, because by then Cynthia was 5 . Now Diane grew up to hate Stella so much, with no reason, Stella was the one who took care of her like taking her to school, play with her whenever Mrs Anita isn't at home. But everything had a turn around when The two sisters grew up. Cynthia don't have time for all that right now , but she also gets at Stella In her on ways. Now what happens when Stella finished her High school and no way for going into the Higher institution. But she finally met The two brothers? What will be her faith? Can someone guess what will happen? don't miss.

-Welcome to the new world- Fifty years ago, an unknown source opened up the gates to hell, and demons, with the help of supernatural beings, scorched the earth. The humans have lost their power as the reign of the damned has taken over. -Dawn- "This is my oldest daughter, Dawn, my Lord," Father said upon entering the room, and I saw three men walking in behind him. Two men were knights due to their armored clothing, but the third man was clearly the Lord my father referred to. His clothing was clean, his coat's fabric was high quality, and an emblem over his chest was known as the King's escutcheon. The Lord had shoulder-length brown hair and a pointy nose. He was tall and looked strong. "Hmm," Lord Kotzu said as he walked up before me. "She looks young, long hair, fair," the Lord mumbled as he circled me, "But not as curvy as I hoped, but she's not too thin either," He continued to mumble, and I felt violated by his words as if I wasn't standing here.  The circling stopped, and he came before me again. "Open your mouth," He demanded in a cold tone, and I glanced over at my father, who gave me a nod to do as I was told.  "Teeth are intact," the Lord mumbled. "Please, take off your dress!" The Lord demanded, and I felt ashamed when my father gave a vague nod, and I knew I should obey the Lord. My body was shaking as I slid out of my dress and stood naked before the men, and I didn't dare to look my father in the eyes. "Hmm, perky enough; get dressed," The Lord said after eyeing me for a moment that felt like an eternity.  "Albert, is it?" Lord Kotzu asked and turned to my father. "Yes, my Lord," Father replied.  "Your daughter, Dawn, has been selected to join the King of Rumania, Nicolaie Ilias Traian Costea V, harem. She will leave with us immediately, and she will never come back. Please say your goodbyes. Packaging anything is unnecessary since the King will care for her every need." The Lord's words came like a hard slap across my face.

Jacques Albert, the cool kid from high school had lived most of his life in solitude. He found company only when he is with a game pad tapping away his game characters to victory. Along the line, Jacq's friend Karl indirectly made him popular among the boys when he invited him over to the skate park to have fun. He ran into a sort of trouble with a skate gang and the only way to redeem himself is to beat Cyrax, the best gamer in the area in a 1v1... "... But do you know what else I can do? Jacq went on like he hadn't been interrupted. "... I CAN GAME." He gained a little popularity after then but suddenly, his life took a whole new turn. He was kidnapped by a secret corporation that deals with an advanced futuristic technology... The commander of the Corp was his classroom crush from high school, Cassie. He found out the reason for his kidnap later on, and in another wild turn of events, Cassie planned his escape when her father wanted to have them killed. Their adventitious run from the soldiers led him to the source of the advanced technology the Corp operates on. By accident, he suffered a deadly blast from the when he got close to the Blue Orb. He died... Then, rose back to life again mysteriously. But a strange system followed him back to his present life. With the system came serious responsibilities, as he has to use to system to solve his many mysteries and overcome his many obstacles. Will he be able to master this Strange System and survive the dangers that lurk in the shadows?

A man is hunted by his past and this drives him into psychosis. chapter one is just the beginning. Read to fully understand what comes next.