Monte Carlo Pub

Stolen. Scarred. Consumed. At ten years old, Kathryn Blackwood's life was brutally ripped away when a notorious mafian boss– Carlos murdered her parents and claimed her as his own. For five years, she lived a nightmare, a prisoner in his gilded cage. On the eve of her forced marriage at fifteen, she escaped in the dead of the night, fleeing to America with nothing but her burning rage. There, she forged a new identity in the shadows and meticulously built Star Corp, fueled by a single, unwavering purpose: to dismantle Carlos's empire and exact her vengeance. But when she captures the attention of Davin Banks, the enigmatic and powerful CEO of Zetrov Conglomerate, her meticulously laid plans are threatened. Drawn into a dangerous dance of ambition, desire, and long-buried secrets, Kathryn must choose between her thirst for vengeance and the possibility of a love that could either save her…or shatter her completely.

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

Betrayed and butchered by his treacherous best friend, Carlo's soul was consumed by an insatiable thirst for vengeance. Reincarnated into the body of Eduardo, a lowly servant, he vowed to dismantle the ruthless Mafia empire of Marcello Diabolo, the monster who orchestrated his brutal demise. But plans went awry upon meeting Marcello. "You're mine, Eduardo. Why don't you spread your legs for me" Eduardo's resolve wavered as Marcello's seductive pull intensified. "Run, and I'll catch you. You'll never escape my bed" Marcello warned. "I need you inside me, not once, not twice, do it until I break" Torn between revenge and desire, Eduardo's secret threatened to expose him. Would Marcello's obsession endure, or would Eduardo succumb to his enemy's passion? Will Eduardo's quest for vengeance consume him, or will Marcello's fiery passion reduce his resolve to ashes?"

Após muitos anos a viver no inferno, a sua tasca é assaltada enquanto ele está fora, é nesse momento que parte em busca do culpado, e um monte de mistérios acerca do inferno aparecem.

Yu Dong, uma cultivadora vinda do apocalipse zumbi, transmigrou para outro mundo após morrer lutando contra uma horda de zumbis - no momento em que abriu os olhos, alguém lhe disse que sua esposa estava dando à luz - Yu Dong ficou atônita, ela rapidamente tocou seu peito, para verificar se ainda era mulher - os dois montes firmes lhe disseram que sim - imediatamente ela olhou para baixo, queria checar se era uma 'mulher de verdade', mas antes que pudesse - ela foi arrastada até onde sua esposa estava dando à luz - e o que ela viu a fez querer desmaiar de novo - Porque sua esposa era um homem! E ela não tinha apenas uma esposa, mas três! Yu Dong olhou para o homem que gemia na cama e quase desmaiou - pelo menos ela não tinha que cortar zumbis para viver, certo? - A capa não é minha, mande um e-mail para fairy0tail072@gmail.com para removê-la

Mu Zhian traveled to the world of immortals and became a supporting role destined to be used as a stepping stone by the protagonist. He wanted to make friends with the protagonists who were the chosen ones, but when Mu Zhian looked back, he found that the girls around him were either the protagonist's childhood sweethearts or the protagonist's fiancée. The most incredible thing is that those girls who should have liked the protagonist all liked Mu Zhian, the supporting role. Looking at the beautiful girls around him, Mu Zhian had a bold idea and decided to kill the protagonist and turn over to be the master. After finally leveling several protagonists and getting a lot of resources, he shared many resources with the girls around him in order to improve the strength of the girls. I thought that I would be able to prove my Dao and become an emperor in the future with many resources, and ascend to the immortal world. Until one day, looking at the rolling clouds in the sky and the several empresses who were reborn in the thunderstorm, Mu Zhian's eyes gradually lost their spirit and murmured: "I am so stupid, really... I thought that after killing those chosen ones, I would be the protagonist of the new world and a future immortal-level strongman, but I didn't expect... they were the protagonists." (This site solemnly reminds: This story is purely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Do not imitate.) Author : ccc Editor : Mymensingh Khan Editor's Note : Mymensingh Pub is just editing the novel. All rights to Fanmtl.com . Go there if you want to read the raw. Our patreon link : patreon.com/MymensinghPub

"You're actually just here because you have no choice. The contract has been signed and there's no need going back. However, you must not expect me to love you, Carlos Bill does not love anyone..." His eyes were so cold that the small petite girl shivered under the weight of his heavy aura. "The day you demand for my love, that day will be the last for our relationship! I hope I've made myself clear?" Anna nodded as she gulped. He smiled and slowly pulled her in for a hug. ___ Sheltered and cared for, Annabel Liam, twenty years old, diagnosed to have the very same illness that had been the cause of her father's death, she lived a carefree life, working in a hospital as a cleaner. She grew up with a loving family and came from a good background, but when her ailment became worse, and she neared her death, she decided to experience the feeling of love and the feeling of being married. Maybe... just maybe, she would actually find solace in the great beyond if eventually she dies.

Autor: Biga 비가 Sinopsis: Cuando Chung Myung, el Santo de la Espada de la Secta del Monte Hua despierta cien años en el futuro, lo último que recuerda es su sangrienta batalla contra el Demonio Celestial, Chun Ma. Dicha batalla estuvo cerca de acabar con las Diez Grandes Sectas del antiguo Murim. Poco después de que Chung Myung terminara la batalla y derrotara a Chun Ma, falleció debido a sus heridas fatales.... Sin embargo, al despertar en su segunda vida, se conmociona al encontrar a su Secta del Monte Hua reducida a una mera sombra de lo que era... “¿Qué?” “¿La Secta del Monte Hua ha caído?” “¿Qué clase de tontería es esta?” “Hijos de puta, ¿cómo se atreven a caer cuando ya había comenzado a abandonar los malos hábitos de la vida mundana?” El comienzo del maestro de la espada de la flor de ciruelo, la lucha solitaria de Chung Myung para salvar a la Secta del Monte Hua, que se encuentra en total declive. ¡¡COMIENZA AHORA!! Géneros: Acción, Aventura, Comedia, Fantasía, Artes marciales, Wuxia. 1500 Capítulos. Libro 1/8 Traducción hecha por y para fans.

Zelayah pensou que tinha uma vida perfeita. Seu companheiro era sua paixão desde a infância. Ela sempre o amou. Ele era o melhor amigo do seu irmão mais velho. Ele a viu como sua companheira enquanto ela ainda era uma filhote e seu pai permitiu que ela se mudasse para a alcateia dele quando completou 17 anos. Eles se marcaram assim que o lobo dela o farejou. Sua melhor amiga desde a infância a seguiu para a alcateia do seu companheiro. Ela tinha o amor da sua vida e sua melhor amiga e única amiga ao seu lado. O que poderia dar errado? Sua amiga Khalis Turner decide que quer o companheiro de Zelayah e a posição de Luna. Khalis trama com outros alfas para acabar com o relacionamento entre Zelayah e Kosta. Khalis conta um monte de mentiras sobre Zelayah para Kosta. Kosta tem seus próprios demônios e inseguranças. Khalis os alimenta e provoca uma divisão entre Kosta e Zelayah. Será que Kosta e Zelayah viverão felizes para sempre ou será que Kosta viverá com arrependimento e remorso depois de perder sua Fêmea Alfa?

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.

Reincarnated as an unremarkable extra, Aria Mont hides her lineage as the daughter of the powerful Mont ducal household. Armed with a deck of enchanted cards, she rises from obscurity to become "The Joker," a living legend who conquers mythical beasts and outshines even heroes. But after eight years of triumphs, the thrill is gone. No monster challenges her, and the world feels painfully predictable. Everything changes when Duke Ashford, an enigmatic figure unaware of her noble identity, invites her on a perilous expedition to the cursed Dark Forest. Promised deadly monsters and hidden mysteries, Aria feels her spark reignite. Yet as danger mounts, her dual life begins to unravel. She must protect her secrets, battle her growing feelings for the captivating Duke, and face the dark truths lurking in the forest’s heart. In a world where nothing is as it seems, will Aria rediscover her purpose—or lose everything in the shadows? A story of power, secrets, and the thrill of rediscovery awaits in Joker’s Gambit: The Bored Adventurer.

Lady Isabella, a free-spirited and fiery noblewoman, lives life on her own terms. She spends her nights gambling, drinking, and revelling in the local pub, much to the dismay of her father, Lord Griswold. However, her carefree existence is turned upside down when Sir Leofric, a ruggedly handsome and charming but temperamental knight, announces his intention to marry her during an honour party thrown by her father. Isabella is horrified, having never wanted to be tied down to a man like Leofric. She resents his controlling nature and fears losing her independence. Yet, as they spend more time together, Isabella finds herself drawn to Leofric's charisma and passion, despite his rough exterior. As their wedding approaches, Isabella must confront the battle within herself. Will she choose the freedom and wild lifestyle she's always known, or succumb to the allure of Leofric's charm and risk losing herself in the process? As she navigates this tumultuous journey, Isabella discovers that true love and surrender can be the greatest freedom of all.

En el año 3780, la Tierra es un paraíso tecnológico… pero en las sombras, algo oscuro acecha. Carlos, un joven común, descubre que ha sido elegido por una fuerza desconocida, otorgándole habilidades extraordinarias. Lo que comienza como un juego de héroes pronto se convierte en una pesadilla cuando una secta mortal y un enemigo del pasado lo colocan en la mira.

En medio de un cautiverio desolador, Octavio Montes, un renombrado bioquímico y catedrático, recibe la visita de su secuestrador. Giovanni, inicialmente un simple engranaje en una maquinaria mayor, se sorprende al ver el deterioro de su antiguo profesor. Mientras examina las heridas del cautivo, se siente atraído por su esencia: la suavidad de la piel, la familiaridad de la fragancia. En medio de la tensión y la confusión de sus emociones, Gio se debate entre su deber y un deseo creciente hacia Octavio. Sentimientos impensables comienzan a desdibujar las líneas de la racionalidad, perdidos en una extraña forma de conexión humana, llena de odio y pasión.

Lisa Cardone has never been the kind of woman to follow the rules. At eighteen, she dreams of riding the open range as a ranger, not of settling down as a rancher’s wife and mother. But in Texas, women don’t get to choose their futures and when she learns she’s been betrothed to Carlos Mendoza, her childhood friend and the wealthy heir to a neighboring ranch, her world is thrown into chaos. Did she love him? Did he love her? Or was this just another deal struck for family wealth and pride? But fate has its own plans. When a mysterious man is introduced as her father’s farmhand, Lisa finds herself drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. His presence stirs something deep within her a fire that refuses to be tamed. Yet, when the truth of his identity is revealed, it threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew about her future, her heart, and the two brothers caught in the storm of her defiance.

The Auragmite, a powerful gem crucial to the survival of the Xenos, an alien race, was lost during a failed experiment and ended up on Earth, taking on the vessel of a human child named Rex. Desperate to regain the gem's power, the Xenos, led by King Carlos invaded Earth searching for the gem futilely, sensing its presence but unable to locate it. Meanwhile, Rex, having Auragmite inside him, survives the devastation caused by the Auragmite’s impact. While a little girl, April, saved by King Carlos, received some of his energy, becoming part Xenos and part human.

Kim Minho spent his past life as a ruthless businessman, always chasing profits and crushing competitors. But when he’s suddenly reincarnated into a medieval fantasy world, he swears to live a different life—one where he can finally lose money and enjoy himself.

Em um mundo onde a cultivação define o destino, Carlos Invernalis nasceu como um fracasso. Filho ilegítimo do patriarca da poderosa Família Invernalis, ele nunca conseguiu dominar a técnica de respiração de gelo de sua linhagem. Desprezado por seus parentes e considerado um fardo, ele vivia à sombra de sua talentosa irmã, Verônica. No entanto, a verdade sobre seu corpo sempre esteve oculta. Carlos não era apenas um Invernalis – dentro dele corria o sangue de Iansã, a entidade flamejante que há séculos era temida e reverenciada. Sua natureza era incompatível com o frio do norte, mas perfeita para um poder ainda mais grandioso. Ao lado de seu leal amigo Victor, um trapaceiro carismático com habilidades especiais, Carlos descobre uma técnica de fogo roubada, que desperta o verdadeiro potencial de sua linhagem. Mas sua ascensão não passa despercebida. Seu passado está ligado à Seita do Fogo Eterno, uma organização demoníaca que vê nele a chave para um ritual profano. Agora, Carlos não luta apenas por aceitação, mas pela própria sobrevivência. Enquanto enfrenta torneios brutais, conspirações e segredos de sua própria origem, ele precisará decidir: seguirá o caminho de sua família, ou abraçará o fogo dentro de si para forjar seu próprio destino?

Cela fait cinq ans qu’Alexandra n’a pas croisé Lucas, son demi-frère, celui qui a brisé sa vie. Aujourd’hui, à la suite d’un tragique accident qui a coûté la vie à leurs parents, Alexandra se retrouve à nouveau confrontée à lui. Forcée de vivre sous le même toit par la dernière volonté de leurs parents, et avec Lucas en charge de son héritage, la vie d’Alexandra sombre dans le chaos. Déterminé à lui faire payer le passé, Lucas utilise son désespoir et leur histoire commune comme arme pour la maintenir sous son emprise. Mais à mesure que la tension monte et que des secrets de leur passé tumultueux refont surface, la frontière entre la haine et le désir commence à s’effacer. Alexandra lutte pour concilier son aversion pour l’homme qui a autrefois détruit sa vie et l’attirance irrésistible qui s’allume entre eux. Alexandra choisira-t-elle de s’accrocher à son ressentiment ou découvrira-t-elle la vérité sur Lucas... et sur son propre cœur ? Une histoire de passion interdite, de rédemption et de la mince frontière entre l’amour et la haine. Parfait pour les fans de romances captivantes, émouvantes et empreintes de danger.

The protagonist of the story, Ni Moqiang, is the secretary of Ren Jingdong, the president of Jinyu Group. She has a cold - looking appearance and always dresses in an old - fashioned way at work, with black - framed glasses and a neatly combed bun, making it difficult for others to catch a glimpse of her true appearance. However, during a busy day at the company, Ren Jingdong accidentally catches a glimpse of her when she takes off her glasses. Her delicate face and flustered expression make his heart ripple. By chance, Ni Moqiang goes to Dark Rose Pub on her birthday and meets Ren Jingdong there. At this time, she is wearing a glittering halter dress, looking sexy and charming, completely different from her usual image. Under the influence of alcohol, Ni Moqiang has an intimate relationship with Ren Jingdong. But when she wakes up the next day, Ni Moqiang finds herself in a strange place, lying beside her boss Ren Jingdong. Panicked, she chooses to flee. After returning home, Ni Moqiang faces numerous family crises. Her stepmother, Qi Youling, mocks her coldly, and her father flies into a rage when he discovers the hickey on her neck, causing family conflicts to intensify instantly. And at this chaotic moment, her father suddenly has a cerebral hemorrhage and passes away. Yang Qiwei, her stepmother's lover, often comes to make trouble at the door, and Ni Moqiang's life is plunged into endless darkness. Under great pain and pressure, she chooses to disappear and has no news ever since. After Ni Moqiang's disappearance, Ren Jingdong realizes her importance to him. He searches everywhere but finds nothing. During Ni Moqiang's disappearance, she is saved by the Bai family. At that time, Bai Qinlan accidentally bumps into Ni Moqiang, who is in a trance outside the cemetery, causing her to pass out. The Bai family takes her back and takes good care of her. They find that she has lost her memory and is pregnant. Out of kindness, the Bai family not only takes her in but also adopts her as their adopted daughter and names her Bai Youruo. Time flies by, and three years pass. Bai Youruo has a peaceful time in the Bai family, but unfortunately, the child in her belly fails to be saved due to an accident. During her work at the Bai family's company, she is ostracized by her colleagues because of her special identity and finally decides to resign. By chance, she applies for a job at Eryang Technology, which has been acquired by Ren Jingdong, and becomes a special assistant in the president's office. Here, Ren Jingdong meets her again. Although Bai Youruo tries to disguise herself, Ren Jingdong gradually suspects that she is Ni Moqiang based on some details. To confirm his suspicion, Ren Jingdong takes Bai Youruo to the Ren family's dinner, hoping to use her food allergies to confirm her identity. At the dinner, Bai Youruo accidentally eats the allergic food and has a severe allergic reaction. Bai Ye, Bai Chenyu, and Bai Qinlan rush over when they hear the news. In this chaos, Ren Jingdong finally confirms that Bai Youruo is Ni Moqiang, and the Bai family has to tell the whole story of that year.

"You have no idea, Alliana, how long I've been waiting for this," Carlos said, grabbing my throat and pinning me against the wall. My exhalation became stuck in my throat as I felt his lips inches away from my neck. "You tested my patience the moment you walked inside my mansion and gave me that attitude. But now that I have you in close contact after spending weeks in prison," Carlos said before slipping a finger inside my panties, "you're mine." Carlos Andrés Romano is a powerful mafia lord in Rome, Italy. He gets his way whenever and wherever he wants. Unfortunately, he gets into legal trouble and requires immediate assistance. Alliana Mercedes is a fantastic lawyer in Ontario, Canada, who is determined to get her clients out of prison. After a difficult meeting and her refusal, Carlos orders his men to kidnap her in order for her to assist him. Alliana is reluctant at first, but she considers the money she will receive, but Carlos has other plans for when Alliana gets him out of there. What is Carlos' plan for her? This story contains plot twists, sexual chapters, and side problems!

Kenjie's high school life? Glitched. Seriously. Invisible to everyone, especially the girls, he's stuck on the loading screen of popularity. Then, BAM! A mysterious app drops into his phone, promising to "Level Up" his entire existence. Think: instant style upgrades, social skills unlocked, and a sudden flood of… attention? Suddenly, Kenjie's not just noticed, he's surrounded. But here's the catch: these "missions" are wild, the penalties are hilarious (and sometimes painful!), and the sudden surge of interest from the cutest girls in school? Let's just say it's more complicated than any video game. Can Kenjie master the real-life cheat codes, or will this "Level Up" leave him permanently bugged? Get ready for a hilariously chaotic ride through high school where glitches aren't just errors, they're the key to unlocking your best life!

Kai Nakamura was just an ordinary IT technician—until the day he died. But fate had other plans. Regaining consciousness, Kai finds himself regressed ten years into the past, armed with the Erebus System, a mysterious power granting him limitless wealth, unparalleled abilities, and an unshakable path to domination. With a black card holding a billion-dollar balance, a time-freezing ability, and a system that rewards him with absurd amounts of money, Kai is no longer content with mediocrity. This time, he will build an empire, forge a harem of powerful and devoted women, and crush anyone who stands in his way—especially the Eclipse Syndicate, the secretive organization that once ruined his life. As he navigates the ruthless world of business, power, and ambition, Kai exploits his knowledge of the future—predicting stock markets, mastering cryptocurrencies, and outmaneuvering corporate giants. With his rapidly growing empire, Aether Dynamics, he doesn’t just seek success—he demands absolute control. But power comes with a price. Enemies lurk in the shadows, desperate to unravel his secrets. His relationships grow intense and complicated, filled with passion, loyalty, and jealousy. And as he continues his ascent, one question remains: Can Kai Nakamura truly dominate the world? Or will his past, his enemies, and even his own desires prove to be his downfall?

Em um continente dividido por guerras e ambições, o impiedoso imperador Cyranno de Lyon, conhecido como o Leão de Ferro do Norte, ergueu seu domínio sobre o reino de Rosenhein com punho de ferro e conquistas implacáveis. Um homem de coragem e determinação, sua reputação como tirano e bárbaro precede seus passos, mas por trás da armadura e do título, esconde-se um coração que anseia por redenção. Em Rosenhein , a jovem e destemida princesa Katherine Rosalye de Mont Blanck vive em um reino tomado pela opressão. Com apenas 23 anos, ela é forçada a aceitar um casamento arranjado com o imperador, uma manobra diplomática destinada a trazer paz entre seus povos. No entanto, ao se aproximar do homem que representa tudo o que ela detesta, Katherine descobre que o Leão de Ferro não é o vilão que imaginava. À medida que se desnudam as camadas de medo e preconceito, uma surpreendente conexão surge entre eles. Juntos, eles enfrentam intrigas palacianas, conspirações traiçoeiras e a ameaça de espíritos corrompidos que assombram os reinos. Em meio a batalhas e desafios, Lyon e Katherine embarcam em uma jornada de autodescoberta, onde aprendem que o amor pode florescer em solo árido, e que até mesmo os corações mais endurecidos podem ser tocados pela esperança. À medida que a tensão entre os reinos aumenta e perigos imprevistos se aproximam, eles devem decidir se estão dispostos a arriscar tudo por um futuro juntos. Serão eles capazes de unir seus mundos e quebrar as correntes da guerra, ou o peso de suas responsabilidades os separará para sempre? Em "O Leão de Ferro e a Rosa Escarlate", uma história de amor, coragem e transformação se desenrola, revelando que mesmo as feras mais ferozes podem encontrar a suavidade de uma rosa e que o amor verdadeiro pode desafiar até os destinos mais sombrios. Prepare-se para uma aventura repleta de emoção, mistério e a promessa de um amor que pode mudar o curso da história.

Synopsis Carlos, the cold and ruthless CEO known as “The Demon,” has no room for emotions in his meticulously controlled world. Evelyn, a spirited yet down-on-her-luck heiress, has been left homeless and penniless after her stepmother’s betrayal stripped her of everything. Their paths collide when Carlos presents Evelyn with a chilling ultimatum: a three-month marriage contract that promises her freedom—or her ruin. Initially terrified by Carlos’s icy demeanor and unyielding authority, Evelyn is determined to endure the agreement. But as weeks pass, her natural cheerfulness and unshakable confidence begin to chip away at the walls surrounding his heart. Carlos finds himself drawn to the very things he thought he despised—her resilience, her warmth, and her refusal to be intimidated. For the first time, he wonders if there’s more to life than power and control. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into a story of healing, trust, and unexpected love. But with the clock ticking and their worlds pulling them apart, can Evelyn thaw the heart of a man who never believed in love?

Quand l'ouragan frappe, la vraie tempête commence. Riley et Jack pensaient avoir du temps. Ils avaient tort. En l'espace de quelques heures, Isla, l'ouragan menaçant les côtes, devient une bête déchaînée, une force incontrôlable qui transforme les routes en rivières et les bâtiments en pièges mortels. Fuir ou survivre ? Pris au cœur du chaos, ils doivent lutter contre les éléments, trouver un abri avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Mais dans cette ville submergée, la nature n'est pas leur seul ennemi. L'eau monte. Les vents hurlent. Et l'espoir s'amenuise. Chaque décision compte. Chaque erreur peut être fatale. Dans cette course contre la tempête, combien de temps pourront-ils tenir ?

Kehidupan tiga saudara sepupu yang harus tinggal dalam satu atap, Satya, Rangga dan Lukas. Mereka adalah ahli waris dari bisnis keluarga Wardana. Takdir membawa Satya bertemu dengan Anika, sikap dinginnya sempat membuat Satya kesal. Devan, sahabat Satya juga semakin penasaran pada wanita itu. Dan, ketika akhirnya masa lalu Anika terkuak, kedua lelaki itu mulai bersimpati dan menaruh hati pada Anika. Namun, siapa yang berhasil mencairkan sikap dingin Anika dan merebut hati gadis itu? Sementara itu Rangga nekat menikah dengan Gwen. Untuk menggantikan posisi Carlo, kakaknya. Pernikahan yang tidak berjalan baik. Pernikahan itu di awali oleh dendam dan kebencian. Hingga akhirnya Rangga sadar bahwa selama ini Gwen tidak seperti wanita yang dipikirkannya. Bagaimana caranya Rangga meminta maaf kepada wanita yang sudah terlanjur trauma berdekatan dengannya itu? Apa yang akan Rangga lakukan untuk merebut hati dan mendapatkan maaf dari Gwen? Dan Lukas, seorang playboy yang suka mempermainkan wanita-wanita kelas atas, ia tidak sengaja bertemu dengan Ruby, karyawan bawahan ayahnya. Dunia seakan mengarahkan mereka terlibat dalam ikatan yang rumit. Apakah ikatan itu bisa terurai? Atau Justru menjadi simpul mati yang selamanya akan mengikat mereka berdua?

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

Dans un futur où l’humanité a conquis les étoiles, une énigme plus ancienne que l’univers attend d’être découverte… Kaël Draken, brillant explorateur et scientifique, reçoit un signal mystérieux venu d’un système oublié. Convaincu qu’il s’agit d’une trace des Anciens, une civilisation disparue dont l’existence même est remise en doute, il monte une expédition clandestine. Mais ce qu’il va trouver dépasse tout ce qu’il imaginait : des ruines colossales, une technologie défiant les lois de la physique… et une menace qui aurait dû rester enfouie. Pris entre la soif de connaissance et le danger d’une vérité trop grande pour être révélée, Kaël devra faire un choix : percer le secret des Anciens ou protéger l’humanité de son propre passé. Une aventure interstellaire mêlant mystère, exploration et découvertes qui pourraient changer le destin de la galaxie.