The Unsociable Duke Adores His New Wife

There are 4 Duke's In the Holy Empire And John Well Is One Of The Duke's But Out of The 4 Dukedom Well's Are The Weakest So Much So That Even Some People Question If There are a Dukedom Now Our MC John Well, Gets a Humiliation System With That Maybe He can Save His Dukedom From Collapsing? "WARNING" This novel will have mc humiliated by character's Involving #Incest #Cuckold #Femdom #NTR #netorare #netorase #Clean ups #sph #Chastity Cage #Forced Feminization #Bdsm # Cbt#Harem If You are Not Into That Stuff Please Kindly Leave and Let Others Enjoy

Chen Yumi, decided to marry a guy she has no feelings for just to keep her sick Mother happy after her Ex betrayed her. She waited in front of the Marriage bureau for the guy but he didn't show up. Just when she thought she has to find someone else now, Zhang Yichan showed up holding his Residence booklet. "Since you have decided to marry a friend, Can I be that friend?" and just like that she got married to him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just when she thought this marriage was loveless, she finds out that her husband was in love with her for so many years and pampered her in the past without her knowledge even when she was a someone else's girlfriend. But now that they are married, he doesn't have a limit to his doting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FL: "Yichan, Mum is asking If you are free to come over for dinner? ML: "you don't have to ask me these things My love. I am at your service. just order me around: - he said snuggling closer to her." ML: Why haven't you spend anything? FL: You already bought me everything I need, what more could I possibly need? ML: Darling, if you aren't spending any money , there is no point in me earning it. you don't have to buy things you need, you look at things and buy them just because you want them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jiang Meihua was reborn on the day she was to marry Wang Junhao—the cold, powerful husband she still fears. In her past life, she betrayed him for the crown prince… and paid for it with her life. This time, she vows to stay far away from both men. She won’t be anyone’s pawn again. But fate is cruel. Despite all her efforts, she still ends up as the wife of the man who once killed her. Can she truly escape the shadow of her past? Or is she doomed to repeat the same heartbreak and betrayal?

Lang Huan, a beautiful young woman, descendant of the prestigious Lang Clan in the modern world, is swept away by fate into another dimension—one where time and reality are entirely different. The long-dormant power within her awakens, transforming her into a formidable Wolf Warrior. Amidst the chaos of this unfamiliar world, she crosses paths with the cunning yet captivating The Eldest Princess Zhao Yi. What starts as a dangerous game of deception soon entangles Lang Huan in an inescapable trap—one that leads her not only to danger but also to an unexpected love. On a night when the moon shone brightly, the princess let her hair fall like a waterfall and wore a transparent gauze dress. She threw herself at Lang Huan. Lang Huan’s heart nearly jumped out of her chest—she almost had a heart attack. Lang Huan : “What are you doing?” Feng Yao : “Hug me… I am cold” Lang Huan : “……” Feng Yao : “Kiss me…” Lang Huan : ”Are you crazy? I am a woman…” Feng Yao : “No problem…I like woman” Lang Huan : “…….” #Yuri #comedyromance #palaceintrique #romance

This is a hot-blooded story. This is a story of growth. # Mo Shangjun, after an extraordinary encounter with a cunning fox, was as beautiful as a vase. Rumor had it, she was capricious, crafty, a living rogue! Ya Tianxing, the mysterious captain of the Ace Special Warfare, was as handsome as a devil. Rumor had it, he was callous, brutal, a living tyrant! In reality— Both were high-level "appearance supremacists"! The day they met, she was hanging onto Ace's shoulder with a hooligan’s flair, yet her words were earnestly persuasive, "If you want me, it's not impossible, but first, you've got to pay with your charm!" "Deal!" The gavel came down. Thus, the emotional journey of the old fox and the young rogue began amidst a different type of fervor. # This is the story of two fiends, and when fiends clash head-on, if they want to avoid a life-or-death struggle, then the only option is to enjoy a thorough feast! This is also a story of youthful ardor, with blood and tears. When the youth facing no regrets meets an increasingly powerful nation, what reason do we have not to be passionately stirred? # We love our country, so we have no regrets drenching our past weaknesses with sweat; We love our country, so we selflessly guard the lives of strangers with our blood. ——Mo Shangjun # [The Chapter of Passion] "Relying on oneself is too exhausting. Having a belief makes life a bit easier." ——What is your belief? ——You.

Betrayed by her ex and sister, she got married to him in a flash. From then on, she was extremely pampered by him. "Sir, your ex is in hospital, being beaten up by madam. Would you like to go to the hospital or the police station to bail her out?" "Again? I'll call the director." "Sir, madam ruined her ex-husband's company and the guy would like to ask for your help." "What kind of ex-husband is he!" "Sir..." He stood up and immediately rushed home. This little devil caused him trouble every day; she must be punished! However, he became the one deeply immersed in her charm that night. He held her and said gently, "Baby, I will handle it, no matter how big the trouble you make, as long as you behave well and don't get away from me." "Why? You don't love me at all." "Who said that? I love you so much!" Someone said, she is so hot and charming; no wonder he is so obsessed with her.

He is the most powerful man in the Imperial City, the master of the empire's rise and fall. Displease him, and your fate can be summarized in two words - Destruction! But this arrogant woman does not regard him in the slightest! Two years after marriage, she was all about clinging to him, and he was all about divorcing her; she tried innumerable times yet failed, but he successfully divorced. Who would have guessed that on the first night following their divorce, she carefully strategizes and finally succeeds? Ming Mei: "What crime have I committed?" Kang Chen sat high on the judgment seat, "Theft!" Ming Mei: "What have I stolen from you?" "Heir!"

"You must never see the Duke's face. After her second husband's death, Liliette is forced into a third marriage by her father. Her new husband is rumored to be a monstrous warmonger, but to Liliette's surprise, the Duke turns out to be a kind man and husband. There's just one catch... she must never see his face."

18+ Warning Mature Content During a dangerous infiltration mission, Luren is captured after attacking a noble carriage—unaware it belongs to Duke Craige Evron Seravelle, a powerful alpha and a Royal noble of Seravelle. What begins with swords drawn and accusations soon turns into uneasy understanding as both men discover truths that bind them. The duke, though born an alpha, knows little about omegas, and Luren hides his nature behind a hardened mercenary front. As Luren is forced to stay under Craige's watch, their bond grows. The bond between the Duke and Luren grew deeper with each passing day. The Duke treated him like a cherished younger brother protective, gentle, always watching over him. But for Luren, the feelings were far more complicated. What he felt wasn’t brotherly it was something darker, something he didn’t dare name. A sinful desire twisted inside him, confusing and intense. Every time he saw the Duke surrounded by beautiful women, laughing with them, touching them so casually, a sharp sting of jealousy burned in his chest. He hated it, hated how angry and possessive he felt, even though he had no right to be.

Born into shame and shadow, Rael Nightbane was the son of a slave girl—forced and discarded by the arrogant young master of the prestigious Nightbane Clan. Marked from birth as a stain on the clan’s honor, Rael endured a life of scorn and cruelty. On the sacred day of Talent Awakening, his humiliation was complete: the revered 12-ring column failed to shine even the faintest light for him. Power is everything in Rael’s world, and to be talentless is to be nothing. Branded as worthless, his existence became unbearable. But when his twisted stepbrothers conspired to end his life—casting him into a deadly river to be devoured by water beasts—fate intervened. At the river’s dark bottom, a mysterious black hole beckoned. As it tried to consume him, something ancient stirred within Rael’s bloodline. Instead of death, he found rebirth. The void awakened a power long buried in his veins. Dark matter surged into him, merging with his soul. From that abyss, Rael rose—no longer a powerless outcast, but a harbinger of vengeance, shrouded in shadows. His true inheritance had awakened, and it was darker—and more powerful—than anyone could have imagined. Now, as the Duke of Darkness, he returns not just to survive, but to dominate. Those who mocked him will beg for mercy. Those who hurt his mother will wish they’d never been born. And the Nightbane Clan? They will remember his name—for they are first in line to suffer his wrath.

All Ethien desired was a serene existence after enduring years of bloodshed. As the Duke who led the revolution, and dismantled the former empire, he had placed Prince Glenn Lancaster on the throne. Now, Ethien longed to marry, step away from politics, and enjoy a life of peace. However, Glenn had different plans. As the newly appointed Emperor, Glenn consistently rejected every marriage proposal directed at Ethien. Without any attempt at subtlety, he dismissed anyone who expressed interest in the Duke, making it his goal to remain close to Ethien. While Ethien fought to suppress feelings that should not have arisen, Glenn relentlessly pushed through every barrier. Their positions were meant to keep them apart, but for Glenn, it was merely another reason to claim Ethien as his own.

A modern girl trapped in a fantasy realm meets a cold, sword-wielding Duke who doesn’t believe she’s from the future. Sparks fly. Secrets unravel. A K-Drama in book form.

His wife, His mistake – Synopsis Four years ago, Arya vanished. No goodbye. No trace. No explanation. But she took one thing with her — his child. When Arya discovered her billionaire husband’s affair, she didn’t argue. She signed the divorce papers, packed her silence, and disappeared into the world… carrying a secret he’d never know. Now, four years later, Damon Blackwood sees her again — not on purpose — but at a charity gala, standing across the room in a black dress… holding a little boy who looks just like him. The past rushes back. So do the questions. Why did she leave? Why didn’t she tell him? And why does seeing her again make his cold heart beat faster? He wants answers. She wants to run. But the truth? It wants to be revealed.

Marked as cursed and a murderer after a mysterious death, Penelope becomes the Lockwoods' outcast. Despite the towns' interest in ruining her, the crown prince ignores all pleas not to court her. With the help of the prince Tyrion Castro, Penelope unravels secrets linked to her parents' past and reclaims her innocence. Betrayal, danger, and love collide in her fight for the truth.

"Wait," President Mason uttered, his tone low and biting.  Anastasia turned slowly, her heart sinking.  "You looked happy back there when George was flirting with you," he accused, his eyes bored into her. Anastasia froze, her eyes widening in disbelief.  "Flirting?" she repeated, a bitter scoff escaping her lips. "He was drunk, Mason. Everyone could see that." "That's not what I saw." Mason stepped closer, his voice cold. "You were laughing, enjoying it...just like you were with Nicholas."  At the mention of Nicholas, Anastasia's stomach churn.  "Ex...excuse me?" she asked, her voice trembling with restrained anger.  "You heard me!" He yelled at her. "First it was Nicholas, now a coworker. How low can you go?"  The words cut through Anastasia, her fists clenching as she fought back the tears threatening to spill.  She stared at him, fighting the urge to pounce on him when she finally raised her fingers, pulling out her wedding ring. "Let's get a divorce!"  ★★★ Anastasia Stones never expected her life to turn into a whirlwind of power plays, and deep-seated secrets when she got into an arranged marriage with Mason Harrington, the enigmatic, cold-hearted President of a billion-dollar company because of her family's debt.  Their two years secret marriage was built on formality and indifference, with Mason's world revolving around business and control until Anastasia began working in his company, without anyone knowing she's the president's wife. And everything worsens when Nicholas, Mason's estranged half-brother and the company's COO, unexpectedly returns after five years.  His reappearance stirs old rivalries, pulling Anastasia into the center of a storm between the President and the COO of Harrington Tech Corporation. Will Anastasia find her voice and reclaim her independence, or will she remain a pawn in the game of two powerful men? And what happens after finding out she's pregnant for the President?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

One second I was falling down the stairs of my apartment with a half-eaten meal and a romance novel in hand, The next, I woke up naked in bed with a man I didn’t know... in a body that wasn’t mine. Worse? That man is Killian Raventon, the most feared Duke in the empire. Colder than winter, deadlier than war, and famous for never touching a woman more than once. Except this time… we’re married. I’ve transmigrated into the body of Lady Evelyn Wrenford, a spoiled noblewoman with a reputation for scandal and a fate sealed in disgrace. She was supposed to disappear after this drunken mistake. But now I’m Evelyn. And the Duke thinks I seduced him into marriage. The court wants me humiliated. His sister wants me destroyed. And Killian? He wants to unravel my secrets one slow touch at a time. But what no one knows is I’m not the real Evelyn. And I think I brought magic back with me.

My Adorable Little Rascal She tripped. He caught her. And just like that, her quiet school life... exploded. Skylar Trinh only wanted a peaceful new year. But one late morning, one clumsy fall—boom! She crashes (literally) into Julian Jiang, the cold, brilliant top student of her class. She’s sarcastic, street-smart, and hides scars under oversized clothes. He’s distant, perfect on paper, and carries guilt behind his calm mask. Now forced to work together, they clash. A lot. But beneath every insult, every prank, every awkward stare... something begins to shift. Enemies to reluctant allies. Hidden traumas. Slow-burn chaos. And prank wars that might just heal them. A high school story where laughter hides pain, where two broken people might just fix each other—one sarcastic comeback at a time. Who do you think will fall first—Skylar or Julian? Comment your guess—and don’t forget to add to your library! From sarcasm to softness. From pain to healing. This is not your typical school romance!

“I was supposed to be the villainess in his story—until I rewrote the script.” Lin Chaoxi accidentally activates a mysterious “Villainess System” that transports her into a novel she once read. Her mission? Sabotage the female lead and fall in love with the male lead… or be erased. But nothing goes according to plan—especially when the cold and distant CEO, Shen Muyan, starts remembering things he was never supposed to. In a world where the plot resets, the system punishes feelings, and love could mean deletion, Lin Chaoxi must make an impossible choice: Follow the script. Or follow her heart. A love that breaks rules. A system on the verge of collapse. And a villainess who refuses to lose.

Ava Monroe thought she was signing a lifeline, a contract marriage to Ethan Kingsley, the billionaire heir with ice in his veins and secrets in his eyes. In exchange for saving her family's legacy, she agreed to play the perfect wife. No strings. No feelings. No questions. But nothing about Ethan is simple. Behind the flawless smiles and public displays lies a web of power, betrayal, and buried pain. As Ava steps deeper into Ethan’s cold world of calculated deals and media deception, she discovers that the most dangerous game isn’t love, it’s pretending not to need it. And when secrets from their pasts begin to surface, old flames, hidden alliances, and a shadowy threat watching their every move, their façade begins to crack. What started as a contract may end in obsession. Because when hearts are locked in a battle of lies and longing… someone always gets burned.

"You think you can handle my world, Bella?" Leo growled, his eyes blazing with a dangerous intensity as he cornered her. "Once you're in, there’s no way out. I’ll destroy everything you are." Isabella’s breath caught, but she didn’t back down. Her voice was soft but unwavering as she whispered, “Maybe I’m not as fragile as you think. Maybe I want to be destroyed by you.” Leo’s hand gripped her chin, tilting her face up to meet his. “You have no idea what you’re asking for,” he warned, his tone dark and possessive. “I’ll take everything—your innocence, your light. You’ll be mine, completely.” She leaned in closer, her lips barely an inch from his. “Then take it, Leo. Take all of me.” ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Isabella was beautiful and innocent, with a kind heart and a true desire to help others. Her innocence wasn't because she was naive, but because she chose to see the good in the world, even when she knew about its darker sides. She was quiet, preferring to stay behind the scenes, but when it came to hacking, she was fearless. Her mind worked like a supercomputer, able to break into any system with ease. Leonardo Moretti was the dangerous mafia boss everyone was warned to stay away from. He was cold, ruthless, and didn't seem to care about anything. But everything changed when he found himself unexpectedly married to Isabella, a woman who seemed innocent and weak. What would happen when Leonardo discovered that his new wife was not just any woman, but a super hacker? ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ - Mature Themes - He Fell First and Harder - 18+ Content - Mafia World - Weak to Strong - Slow burn

Delia's life was a cruel reality: the neglected and abused illegitimate daughter of a noble family, the Ellington family, she yearned for the love of her stepmother, Baroness Augusta, and younger sister, Lady Anne, who relentlessly mistreated her. Her world crumbled when she discovered a double betrayal: her beloved husband, Lord George had secretly pined for Anne, marrying Delia only to be near her sister. Simultaneously, her step mother framed her for a crime Anne committed. Overwhelmed and heartbroken, Delia's attempt to escape a death sentence led to a fatal carriage accident. But death was not the end. Delia awoke one year in the past, finding herself still engaged to George. This was her second chance, and the naive girl was gone, replaced by a woman consumed by a burning desire for revenge. Her first target: Duke Eric Carson, the powerful and wealthy man her sister Anne desperately pursued. Delia boldly approached Eric with a proposition for a contract marriage. To her surprise, Eric agreed, but with a condition: their fake marriage would become real and they can go their separate way after a year, hiding his own secret agenda. Now, armed with Eric's unexpected devotion and his willingness to lay down his life for her, Delia meticulously begins to dismantle her family's world. With Eric's help, she exposes the secrets they hide, manipulates their desires, and turns them against each other, orchestrating George’s demotion, Anne's downfall and seizing everything her sister coveted, including Duke Eric love and obsession. Will Delia and Eric be able to conquer all odds to get what they want? What happens when Eric doesn’t want their contract marriage to end? What happens when the last petal of that indicates her second chance falls? ——————— EXCPRET “I can’t return your feelings, your grace,” Delia whispered, her back against the cool wall. “But I can,” Eric murmured, stepping closer. Delia’s voice trembled. “It’s not the same.” She choked out. “ No one can love me without hurting me.” “Then teach me,” he said, his breath warm on her cheek. “Teach me how to love you the way you deserve to be loved. I’m a quick study.” When she stayed silent, he sighed contentedly, a soft smile playing on his lips. “It’s alright. Just… use me. Anything you need. if you want money, ask the treasury, take as much money that’s needed. if you want power, use my name. if you want security and love, use my body.” His breath warmed her skin, his chest rose and fell with hers. "As long as it's from you, I'm happy."

April had only ever known pain. At just 19, she watched her mother suffer years of abuse at the hands of a man who blamed them both—for being women, for being weak, for simply existing. One night, April made a choice: run or be ruined forever. Fleeing to a distant town with nothing but hope and her mother’s trembling hands, April stumbles upon a whispered opportunity—a powerful duke searching for palace staff. Desperate for a fresh start, April seeks the duke’s estate. But fate plays its first cruel trick: she meets a silver-eyed stranger with a quiet strength and a mysterious charm. He helps her find the palace... but never tells her who he really is. Because he is the duke. What began as a job soon turns into a royal entanglement—one filled with secrets, longing, and a love too intenseto resist. But can a girl who ran from the past survive the fire of a man with a crown... and scars of his own?

Martha Blandflord's life was already a nightmare, thanks to her wicked stepmother and stepsister. They delighted in her misery, and their latest scheme was the ultimate cruelty: an arranged marriage with the worst match they could think of to make her life more miserable. And what more dreadful match than with the infamous, mysterious Duke of Ravenwood, who had returned to the country three months ago? Rumored to be a repulsive, drunken old man, with a monstrous appearance that he never made any public appearances, and Martha dreaded the thought of sharing a life with such a monster. She even attempted to take her life to avoid such a fate. But nothing could have prepared her, or anyone, for the shocking revelation. Upon meeting her new husband, he was young, handsome, and also one of the wealthiest men in the country! However, there was a catch: the Duke of Ravenwood was notoriously dangerous and ruthless, a rake full of sin and vanity, he may not look like a monster but was one at heart. And he had a jaw-dropping proposal to make to his arranged bride.

In a world drowning in corruption and creeping madness, Kaisel de Ravengard, the cunning Duke of a once-great Duchy now in decline, hides his true intentions behind a mask of nobility. Haunted by his mother’s murder and the shadow of his family’s downfall, Kaisel wields forbidden magic and the power of the Seven Sins to unravel dark secrets buried deep within the Empire’s rotten core.As he unravels layers of conspiracy and deceit, uncovering mysteries and hidden truths, Kaisel carves a path of destruction through the corrupted aristocracy. Navigating a dangerous world where loyalty is scarce, every revelation threatens to pull him deeper into darkness in his relentless pursuit of vengeance and ultimate dominance. In a land where darkness festers beneath the surface, Kaisel’s rise threatens to unleash chaos and reshape the Empire forever.

After regressing, my second marriage to my ex-husband was solely for pregnancy. A miserable marriage life. My only hope in my loveless marriage was the child. My first life ended tragically, attacked by an unknown assailant. ‘If I could go back, I wouldn’t love him.’ In this second chance, unlike my past life of seeking love, I marry him solely to meet my child again. “Just maintain our marriage for a year.” In exchange, I’ll help him uncover the secret of the incident from 10 years ago. I thought we were just a couple in name… “There’s no need to consummate on the first night.” “I want to.” He was different from my previous life. * I planned to quietly leave once I had the child. But upon seeing his mistress, I couldn’t stay silent. “That woman, she’ll be the one you love.” Confronted with my words, his unexpected reply was, “You’re my wife until this contract ends.” “…….” “I’ll do this and more, only with you.” Seeing his chilling obsession, I reminded myself. Don’t forget, Blair. He doesn’t love you. So this time… I’ll leave you first.

Lysandra finds herself in an arranged marriage to the one noble everyone hates within the Empire. Is his reputation really as deadly as they say? ~~~ Uploads every wednesday on 9PM (CEST) I cross upload on wattpad & webnovel.

Ares Mahendra adalah CEO muda dan dingin dari Mahendra Corp, dikenal tak berperasaan, tak pernah senyum, dan hidup sepenuhnya untuk kerja. Semua orang takut padanya. Ia terlihat sempurna, tapi hatinya membeku sejak tragedi keluarganya dulu. Tak ada yang tahu, pria itu menyimpan satu rahasia besar dia sudah menikah. Aluna, seorang desainer grafis lepas yang tinggal di pinggiran kota, adalah istri yang ia nikahi diam-diam dua tahun lalu. Bukan karena cinta, tapi karena janji pada ayah Aluna seseorang yang pernah menyelamatkan nyawa Ares dan kini telah tiada. Aluna hidup jauh dari gemerlap kantor Mahendra Corp, tidak pernah menyentuh dunia suaminya. Hingga suatu hari, Aluna diterima bekerja sebagai kontraktor desain di Mahendra Corp tanpa tahu bahwa ia akan bekerja langsung dengan Ares. Sang CEO tak mengenalnya secara terbuka, dan di hadapan publik, mereka adalah dua orang asing. Namun, di balik layar kantor dan dinginnya interaksi profesional, benih cinta mulai tumbuh. Ares yang awalnya menjaga jarak, mulai takut kehilangan. Aluna yang awalnya pasrah dengan status istri rahasia, mulai berani mempertanyakan cinta dan masa depan mereka. Tapi cinta dalam diam tidak cukup. Apalagi ketika muncul sosok wanita dari masa lalu Ares yang mengancam membongkar segalanya. Dan kini Aluna harus memilih: Tetap jadi rahasia... Atau memperjuangkan dirinya jadi yang utama.

When Alaric first awoke after a long slumber, longer than he could remember, he was no longer in his own body but in the body of a fifteen-year-old. What was worse was that he couldn't remember anything about his old life, but the mysteries didn't end there. What he could remember was a book he once read, his name, Alaric, and that he shared it with the body he had awoken in. How did he know that? Well... it belonged to a character in that book of course, Alaric Astraeus son of Duke Astraeus. *New cover Page* Updates will be any time between [1800]hrs to [2100]hrs (UTC).