Naruto Is Banished By His Parents For His Sister

She came to Florence to paint her way out of grief. He offered her a contract to keep emotions out. But what begins as a deal built on control soon becomes a war of silence, obsession—and surrender. Aanya Roy, an Indian artist haunted by loss, arrives in Florence with a sketchbook and a name whispered in art circles. She doesn't paint to be seen. She paints because it’s the only way she feels alive. Leonhart Moretti is a billionaire forged by tragedy. Cold. Brilliant. Untouchable. Women are part of a system: contracts, limits, rules. No emotion. No deviation. Until her. When Aanya uploads a blank canvas as a response to his challenge, it isn't defiance—it's art. It's her refusal to be tamed. Intrigued beyond reason, Leonhart offers her a 90-day contract: complete creative freedom in his studio. But beneath the surface lies another game—one of dominance, surrender, and unraveling control. In a city that worships beauty and secrets, how far can two broken souls go before the lines between art and desire, power and love, are blurred beyond recognition? R18 (Explicit Content) Contains mature themes including psychological tension, erotic content, dominance/submission, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion advised. Author's Note: This is not just a billionaire romance. This is about silence as power. Touch as art. And what happens when control becomes devotion. For readers who love slow-burn tension, flawed but brilliant leads, and emotionally layered storytelling—welcome to Florence.

In the heart of Italy’s underworld, the Romano name was law. Alessio Romano—an enigma cloaked in tailored suits and blood-soaked silence—built his empire on fear, loyalty, and a ruthless absence of love. To him, emotions were weaknesses. Power was everything. But even kings aren't free. To seal an old alliance and satisfy his family’s demands, Alessio is forced to take a mate. Even tho he's straight he found an omega boy. A formality. A body. Someone young, untouched, and pliable. Easy to control. A boy. Noah. eighteen. Auctioned like property in an underground brothel. No past, no future—just soft eyes that refused to break, even under the gaze of monsters. Alessio didn’t choose him out of mercy. He chose him because he didn’t cower. Because something in those defiant glances stirred a hunger Alessio refuses to name. And so, they married. Not with flowers or vows. But with contracts—and handcuffs.

Rose was growing increasingly nervous with their silence. She was drawn toward Adam all of a sudden. Her breathing became audible to Rose, and the musky smell of Adam caused her brain to shut off. Rose lost control and surged on Adam, cornering him, but Adam became more conscious of Rose's actions as a result of her abrupt movement. Instead of pulling himself back, He drew closer, making their lips brushed each others. This small gesture made Rose more aware of this unknown feeling which was kept hidden for so long. The restrain which was solidified over the years was giving up. If it had only been physical intimacy, she would have been content, but hearing her heart race and her breath being taken away making her completely breathless seem like more than just a passing interest. The sensation of love seeping through her emotional gaps and consuming her in its desire, driving her to crave more despite her baffled state of mind, leading her to submit to this intoxication.The unimanginable pleasure this can give her kept her going for more and more. She closed the distance between their lips, taking his breath into her. Weighing in for the last time of the consequences, she moved an inch closer.  An old tale of love, retaliation, and lost hope. It is set in the present and has figures from mythology from antiquity. It follows the journey of a young woman who thinks she is the only person who survived an awful catastrophe. After her kingdom has been chastised by the heavens for the sins of their ancestors, she sets off on a quest to exact retribution. For a century now, she has been forced to overcome the curse set upon her and discover the answers to her pressing questions. Experiencing love, she is unable to express it since doing so might endanger the lives of those closest to her. To awaken the magic from within, she must utilize her father's soul pendant and unleash her soul abilities. Her journey is plagued with peril and obstacles on its own, but things get even harder when she spots her predator. He recognizes the power she carries inside herself and wants to exploit it to his advantage. Will she experience romantic love? Will he be able to utilize it to unlock her powers? Will she exact her retribution? Rosaline Louis Ainsworth, the legendary daughter of King Louis Ainsworth. She has a sharp mind and beautiful beauty as gifts. Her caramel-colored hair cascades down her back, and her eyes are emerald. Her skin is so smooth cotton may slide on it, and her lips are pink like roses. She is committed to getting her revenge and is incredibly determined. She has made it her mission to either destroy it completely in retaliation for the same reason or recover what was taken from her and have a second chance at love. For her, it's a "do or die" scenario because living for another century would not end the cycle. She desires to treat her people fairly because even God makes mistakes from time to time. Another survivor from the kingdom of Devana is Adam Smith Black. He is attractive and captivating. He exudes danger with his black, mesmerizing eyes and demeanor. He had ascended to the top of this world after living for a hundred years. His goal is to find the key that will allow him to unleash the greatest power that has yet to be seen. A magic so potent and pure that it has the power to rule the entire universe.

Kyoline Diego was born of blood, betrayal, and gunfire. Born of a Respectable Made Man, a child who frightened a few but was cherished by all. Her world was destroyed the day her father was assassinated and her family left for dead. Eighteen and jaded now, Kyoline makes friends with bartending shifts, gun-running, and caring for the siblings nobody else will. Love is not on the agenda—survival is. But there's Tenz Jersey, her mafia beau, all tattoos and broken vows, who kisses like sin and lies like the bible. He gives her protection, passion, and anarchy in equal measure. She tells herself he's enough, that he's the only one capable of making the threat feel like home. Until Isaac. Cold. Deadly. Unapologetically deadly. He grabs her and stuffs her into a black SUV, and claims to be a cop, and whisks her off into a game of questioning, control, and cannoli. Only Isaac's not NYPD—he's the mafia's best hitman. And he's staring at her way too hard. He notices what others do not—her quick wit, her raw edges, the fire she keeps hidden under her golden dresses and guarded smiles. He is not trying to save her. He wishes to see how far she will go to save herself. Now Kyoline is caught between two men who both report to the same violent underworld—and both want her for different reasons. One wants to cage her up. The other wants to burn her alive. But the mafia doesn't believe in love. The mafia believes in loyalty. And Kyoline's loyalty might cost her everything—her heart, her freedom, and maybe even her life. In a world where love is poison and trust is a weapon, one girl must decide if she's a pawn in their game… or the queen who burns their kingdom to ashes.

The centibillionaire Fu Yisheng never believed that someone could fall in love with another person without a reason, until he met Lu Qingqing at a friend's wedding, and he spared no expense to move out of his luxurious mansion to buy the small living space across from hers, creating all sorts of serendipitous encounters. The best-selling author Lu Qingqing suddenly discovered that her neighbor, Mr. Fu, always bumped into her unexpectedly. Lu Qingqing: Mr. Fu, who follows me like a shadow, what exactly do you want to do? Fu Yisheng: To pursue you. In one's lifetime, be it in poverty or wealth, one will always meet someone at the right time who makes you fall in love at first sight, be smitten at second, and willing to commit for a lifetime at third, just as he had met his Miss Lu. Thus, the longest journey Miss Lu had ever taken was Mr. Fu's pursuit of her.

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[WARNING MATURE CONTENT, R18+] Michael Specter is a handsome, successful entrepreneur with women throwing themselves at his feet just to spend a night. However, very few know about his menacing side. Twenty-two year old Layla Mclan is in desperate need of a higher-paying job to clear off her mother's debts. Opportunity comes knocking when she successfully applies for work in a richer household, the Conners. But life soon takes a turn when Layla finds out that there is no such household, and instead of working as a maid, she is now a slave to Michael Specter, a billionaire with a twisted mind. Layla’s eyes turned red, shoulders trembling, her soul wanting to reach out to her mom but alas… There was no way out, as she was already locked in the room, succumbing to the fears that didn’t feel very distant; She had gone through the same not long before. The agreement papers turned her body cold. Sometimes the worst seems best and there’s no end to the misery days; The one who avenges, the one who endures remains true to their valor. ‘Rule No. 1: Tending to your Master’s needs should be your top priority. Failing to do so, he can punish you however he pleases.’ ‘However, he pleases? What he’s gonna do to me?’ She mused and felt her heart sinking to the bottom of her chest. ‘Rule No. 2: You cannot say ‘no’ or oppose your Master’s orders.’ ‘Rule No. 3: You’re free to wear clothes of your choice… However, he can make you change it if he wants.’ ‘Rule No. 4: You are not allowed to step outside of the property.’ . . . Excerpt: “Ac-Actually I’m sleepy and I spent my day working for the household… Umm… Master, can I ask you something?” “Go ahead.” “I left my mom back home and I took this offer just to meet the debts… So will you pay me the said amount if I listen to your needs?” She asked in her feeble voice. “Needs Hmm… How about you strip off right now and lie down on the bed?” “What?” She exclaimed in horror. “You heard me,” he sounded dead serious. Layla gulped down the heavy lump that she had been holding for quite some time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***NOTE*** The cover isn’t mine. Full credit goes to Author Hansora :) PEN-NAME: hansora. Please don’t use it.

WARNING! **DARK ROMANCE** ****A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE**** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate. This forbidden love would ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth and prevails?

A Vampire x Human Girl Romance Story (R18) Tropes: strong female lead, witty yet dangerous male lead, post-apocalypse, enemies-to-lovers. HEA Warning: R18—has sexually explicit scenes, violence (towards the enemies) and despite the forced relationship, there won’t be any abusive scenes inflicted by the ML to the FL. Summary: Lyra After humanity lost the century-long war against creatures far more superior than us, we were forced underground—stripped of our freedom, dignity, and sun. I’ve spent my whole life in the dark, dreaming of seeing what the blue sky looks like. I dream to be an actress, to be in the limelight and to be the character I am not—vibrant and free. But it all changed in a single night—being chased by the bounty hunters that led me to the borders of the wolves, a party during the Red Moon and to be embraced by him—Julian Czarnel, the last High Vampire and the one responsible for eliminating 50% of the human race. I thought he’d kill me. Instead… he called me his fated mate. And later, I became his wife. And I’m his ticket to reviving his race by carrying his heir. But I’m not here to be bred like livestock. He may have robbed my freedom, but he’ll never have my soul. I don’t care if he’s dangerous. I don’t care if my body burns when he touches me. I’m not his baby maker. I, Lyra Ellison, will create my own path. And I’ll take advantage of him to reach my goal.

When her village is attacked, she barely survives—only to wake up at a campfire, rescued by an adventurer unlike any she’s ever known. Arden, a Platinum-Class adventurer, is a legend—renowned, powerful, and seemingly untouchable. She has no idea why he saved her or why he lets her tag along. But as she watches him pull off absurd feats that defy reason, she starts to wonder if she’s found her place in this chaotic world. Between cultist plots, dangerous magic, and strange alliances, she’s in way over her head. But while Arden seems unstoppable, she soon realizes he’s not as invincible as everyone thinks. And maybe—just maybe—she has a role to play in all this, too.

Hayden Moretti, heir to a global crime empire, lost everything the night his mother was murdered. Raised in blood and vengeance, he swore to destroy the man responsible—Alexander Nicholas. But Hayden doesn't want to kill him. Not yet. He wants to make his enemy suffer in the cruelest way: through his only daughter, Ana. Ana Nicholas is brilliant, stubborn, and untouched by the dark world her father rules. She wants nothing to do with mafia wars. But when Hayden enters her life, dark, rich, and charming, she finds herself drawn to him—until she discovers his secret. He forces her into marriage with threats and manipulation, intending to shatter her heart. But love isn’t predictable. Hayden’s walls crack. So do hers. Their story becomes a deadly dance between hate and love, lies and truth. By the time she knows the full truth, it’s too late. She’s already his. And he’s already hers. Together, they’ll burn the world down for revenge.

[Warning: R18+] "Her Greatest Revenge--Seduce him, Break his marriage, Steal his fortune, and lastly... DUMP him." ***** Sabrina Williams' life crumbles after discovering her husband's deceit and the underhanded acquisition of her family's fortune. Presumed dead after a tragic incident, Sabrina reemerges five years later with a new identity and a burning hunger for revenge. Her return sparks romantic chaos amongst the CEO's inner circle, a dazzling array of handsome bachelors vying for her attention. Sabrina Williams finds herself at the center of a romantic whirlwind with unexpected contenders– her protective best friend, a powerful Mafia Boss, and her possessive ex-husband. The stage is set for a pulsating tug-of-war—a clash of love and revenge with emotions running high. The players are all in, and the game is just getting started! ***** When her scandal with her Ex-husband spreads on the internet, bashers curse her tagging her as Shameless Mistress, Worthless Homewrecker, and Evil Slut... however several mighty bachelors unite to defend her. CEO of Top Fashion Company: "Haters go to hell! PS: to those models who antagonized my Goddess, I hereby take our brand sponsorship from them." President of the Largest Entertainment Company: "Fake news! We will take legal action for slandering my Goddess! Artists who cursed her will be banned from my company." Vice Chairman of Biggest Hotel and Resort Company: "Shut up, Bashers! Don't ever step in one of our hotels and resorts!" Domineering Mafia Boss: "Back off! Erase those malicious comments, or else my gang will hunt you down. I'll kill everyone who dares ridicule my Queen! Everyone: "..." Then a confession comment suddenly pops up amidst the chaos. FL's Best friend: "Everyone can hate you but I'll always be there for you. Sabby... I love you... I've been loving you since our childhood years... My first love... and my last." Her ex-husband can no longer stay quiet and declares to the public. Possessive Ex-husband: "She's not my mistress. She's my legal wife." FL Friend Lanny: "Legal Wife your Ass! Crazy Jerk just die!"

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mature Content + Dark Themes] Having spent her life avoiding the spotlight, María Jośe never imagined she’d be the one to bring shame to her esteemed De la Vega family. With beauty as captivating as a field of lilies, she is the prized daughter of an ambitious father who cares more for his reputation than his children’s happiness. When Álvaro Montenegro, the arrogant heir to the Alpha title, sets his sights on her as his chosen Luna, María Jośe is desperate for a way out. But everything changes when the Moon Goddess answers her prayer in the most unexpected way: María Jośe discovers she is an Omega—wolfless and the lowest rank in the pack. Once held in awe, she is now shunned; a source of shame to her father and a target for ridicule in the pack. As her life turns upside down , María Jośe's hatred for the pack grows. The only solace she finds is in her growing, forbidden bond with Axel Montenegro—Álvaro’s older brother, who has long turned his back on the pack. These two developed a love-hate friendship born from their shared disdain for the pack’s cruelty, which slowly evolves into a passionate and secret romance. But when Álvaro discovers Axel’s interest in María Jośe, jealousy ignites within him and he suddenly wants María Jośe as his own. Love, vengeance, and betrayal all brewed into a whirlwind of drama, desires, and deadly comebacks. Will María Jośe rise from the ashes of her former life, or will she be consumed by the power struggles of the pack she despises? Will she give in to the oldest brother who is scared of commitment or the younger one who fiercely seeks redemption? ______ EXCERPT: “Axel, no. We… can’t do this!” I jolted back when he pulled up my skirt. As if to retaliate, Axel grabbed my wrist and yanked my body to his. “We can do whatever I say we can do, María José.” “I’m your brother’s reject. Do you even hear yourself right now? He didn’t want me, Axel. What does that make me to you?” “I don’t care about Álvaro’s foolishness. It's his loss for losing a woman like you.” “Okay, I must confess. I'm not worried about him either. It's Rosa… you're getting engaged to my sister in a month!” “Let me remind you, María José—I don’t give a fuck about that either.” No matter how hard I jerked, Axel wasn’t letting me go. And part of me so, so foolishly didn’t want him to.

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

She was born of moonlight. He was forged to protect her..... When Lara, a fierce orphaned warrior with no memory of her origins, is saved from a deadly rogue attack by the powerful and mysterious Lycan King, Thornak, she is thrust into a world of danger, prophecy, and forbidden truths. Drawn to him by an unexplainable force, Lara soon learns that Thornak is her fated mate. A bond neither of them expected, nor can ignore. As her buried powers stir and whispers of her bloodline, the legendary and long lost Moonguard begin to surface, Lara must confront the dark forces hunting her. With war looming and her true identity threatening to reshape the kingdom of Vargorath, Lara holds the key to either its salvation... or its fall..

"I married my enemy to save my family. Now I sleep beside the man who ruined us." Damon Blackwood is ruthless, rich, and dangerously cold. Isabel Lawson is the pawn he never expected to fight back. In a marriage built on lies, betrayal becomes seduction... And revenge might just look like love.

Di malam yang bersalju, Kanna melihat seorang pemuda bertubuh kurus yang duduk di kursi taman. Kanna baru saja pulang dari kantor dan taman itu memang biasa ia lewati. Pemuda itu tampak pucat. Kedinginan. Tatapannya kosong; ia seperti kehabisan energi untuk hidup. Kehilangan keinginan untuk bertahan. Dengan kasihan, Kanna menghampiri dan memayunginya. "Anu... Apakah kau baik-baik saja?" Perlahan, pemuda itu mendongak dan menatap Kanna. Matanya berwarna mint. Warnanya terang, tetapi kehilangan cahayanya. Pemuda itu hanya diam. "Di rumahku ada makanan dan minuman hangat. Apakah kau mau mampir sebentar?" Ah, andai saja Kanna ingat pesan ibunya untuk tidak membawa masuk sembarang orang ke rumahnya, niscaya Kanna takkan tahu bahwa kedepannya, ia akan dipuja oleh pemuda itu seakan-akan ia adalah seorang dewi. Pemuda itu mulai terobsesi padanya, menempel padanya, dan benar-benar takut Kanna meninggalkannya. Pemuda itu jadi menganggap bahwa ia hidup hanya untuk Kanna. Ia ingin berguna untuk Kanna. Ia tidak apa-apa menjadi 'peliharaan', disakiti, atau apa pun oleh Kanna, asal Kanna bisa tetap bersamanya, ....selamanya.

Mellisa Hitler is the first and only child of the infamous underworld boss – Antonio Hitler and her main aim is to make him proud. For years, Antonio has maintained a high reputation for him and his mafia gang, overcoming several underworld obstacles and avoiding the reach of the government. Some said he even controlled a section of the government himself. He was a powerful man and all Mellisa wanted was to live up to his legacy.

Hiro a healer and attack mage is banished from “Flight” after he stayed behind to protect a dragonkin, who rejects him.

"where am I?" I asked squinting my eyes and looking around to notice my surroundings. I was deep in the forest just surrounded by trees. all I could think of was one thing. 'how did I get here. in the same moment I noticed a four legged animal approaching me. what was that? 'I may finally die today.' I thought. I noticed the animal charging towards me and something seemed odd about it. it was bigger and more fierce looking than a normal werewolf. it was alone. what could have happened to me. but the Bigger question was how was I going to fight this monster wolf? and even if I tried to fight by some magic I would be badly injured or worse dead. then suddenly as I was moving back the animal jumped on and attacked! The journey of a young girl changes drastically with terrible family secrets and shocking revelations that change her entire life. would she be able to survive now that she is thrown into the world of vicious vipers who constantly want her downfall?

Zariah Noelle Vann never wanted to get married, especially not to the cartel heir who just tried to use her as a pawn. On the night of her forced wedding, betrayed and covered in blood, she runs away with nothing but her heels on and a ripped designer gown… crashing into a stranger’s penthouse. Alaric Benedetti is a Mafia billionaire, infamous arms dealer and a cold blooded killer with zero patience for lies of any sorts. But when Zariah stumbles into his suite during his private birthday party, he mistakes her for the escort he hired to entertain him. She plays along to stay alive and He plays rough because he likes the way she begs. But what was meant to be one night turns into an obsession. And when he finds out who she really is... HE. DOESN’T. LET. HER. GO. Zariah may think she just escaped one mafia, but she just got claimed by its king.

After being burned alive for witchcraft, Seraphina swore vengeance. A century later, she wakes up reborn in the body of a timid heiress forced into a marriage with the cold, ruthless CEO, Lucien Vale. What her new husband doesn’t know? She’s not the fragile bride he married. Seraphina is a witch reborn, and her magic is awakening. But the deeper she digs into Lucien’s secrets, the more tangled her fate becomes. Because Lucien isn’t just a CEO he’s the last descendant of the hunters who killed her. Now, the witch must decide, take revenge or fall in love with her enemy?

For centuries, the Bloodclaw Pack has been haunted by a dark prophecy: "When the Alpha finds his true Luna, he will also find his doom." Damien Blackthorne, feared and undefeated Alpha of the Bloodclaw Pack, has avoided love his entire life. Ruthless in battle and cold in heart, he built his empire on dominance, not devotion. Love, he believes, is a weakness and the curse on his bloodline ensures it would also be his downfall. But when a rogue female werewolf, Avelyn, trespasses on Bloodclaw territory, everything changes. Mysterious, fiery, and powerful beyond understanding, she’s hiding secrets even she doesn’t fully know. The moment Damien lays eyes on her, the bond ignites. She is his Luna, and according to legend… his curse. Desperate to resist the pull, Damien tries to banish her. But Avelyn, who has spent her life being hunted and hiding from her own past, won’t go quietly. Especially not when she uncovers a link between her forgotten lineage and the very curse Damien fears. As they battle their connection, ancient enemies rise, truths unravel, and the prophecy unfolds in ways no one expected. Love may destroy them, or it might be the only thing that can break the curse.

Why is their cum spilled all over the bedsheets? I try to run away but Quincy stands and grab my arm, slamming the door. He pins me between his arms and I look into his ruthless eyes. His tall figure looms over me and I feel just like an ant in his presence. I can feel his member pike me on my abdomen and before I can look down at his rod, he grabs my chin. "You want to run away after setting your eyes on my dick?" He whispers in my ear, his voice raspy. "It is not some billboard and when you look, you have a taste or get punished that you'd wish you were never born!" *** What happens when your worst nightmare and top bully is your roommate and you have to pleasure him to avoid trouble? Vince is stuck with Quincy and the only way out is to suck and make Quincy fuck him. What will he do? Accept and be free from bully or decline and face wrath!

To the world, it’s an elite all-boys university. To the underworld, it’s a breeding ground for future criminals, killers, and kings. And to her? It’s the most dangerous mission of her life. Raven, a top-tier undercover agent, goes in disguised as Ray—the newest “boy” in a school crawling with assassins, mafia heirs, and twisted geniuses. But when three of the deadliest students— the mafia prince, the silent assassin, and the flirty hacker— start watching her a little too closely, her mission gets messier, spicier… and far more personal. One secret girl. Three criminal hearts. Zero room for mistakes.

He took her brother. She gave him her hand. But she’s coming for his heart—and his empire. Aria Morello has spent her life training for war. Orphaned at eight and raised by a man who weaponized her pain, Aria was forged in silence, sharpened by grief, and taught that vengeance is the only language the Morettis understand. Now, she stands at the altar, a vision in white—marrying the man whose family ruined hers. Dante Moretti is everything Aria despises: cold, powerful, untouchable. Yet the devil wears charm like a second skin, and his game is simple—use her brother as leverage and bind Aria to him in the most permanent of ways. Marriage. But Aria has plans of her own. She’ll smile at the cameras, play the perfect bride, and walk straight into the lion’s den with knives hidden beneath her vows. She expected hate. She never expected desire. Dante doesn’t want a wife. He wants a challenge. And Aria is the most dangerous game he’s ever played. Beautiful, bold, and burning with secrets. But behind that fire is a woman who might just bring his kingdom to its knees—if she doesn’t fall first.