Ceo And His Charming Lady

In the Dracula Empire, women of the Ling family reign as silent killers — pink devils dressed in white. Ling Zhao, the youngest and most dangerous of them all, strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies. After losing her parents, she becomes fiercely protective of her loved ones, punishing anyone who dares harm them with swift, merciless death. But everything changes when she falls for her sworn enemy. Love creeps into her heart, softening the darkness that once ruled her soul — leaving her to grapple with a deadly choice between her empire and her emotions.

In the bustling streets of Korea, Linda, a beautiful black girl, grew up under the care of her godfather, a successful businessman who turned out to be her biological father's associate. Despite being surrounded by love, Linda's uniqueness made her a target for bullying in school. Tears became her constant companion until the day her father revealed a secret: she was special. But as she turned 17, Linda began to question her identity and the circumstances that brought her to Korea. Meanwhile, Adam Williams, the charming but reckless son of Star's CEO, lived a life of luxury and indulgence. As the company's heir, he was groomed for greatness, but Williams had other plans – parties, clubs, and fleeting romances. With enemies lurking in the shadows, Williams' carefree existence seemed destined for a crash. But what happens when two worlds collide? Can a spoilt playboy like Williams learn to love deeply, and can an ordinary girl like Linda protect him from his demons? Will fate bring them together, or will their differences tear them apart? Dive into this captivating tale of love, identity, and redemption as we explore the entwined lives of Linda and Williams.

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

In a city humming with secrets and saxophones, two women drift toward the same smoky stage-one chasing escape, the other chasing survival. Beneath dim lights and over spilled gin, the night bends for no one. But when a voice unlike any other slices through the haze, everything stills. Glances linger. Time forgets itself. Whispers follow in the dark, but not all of them come from the mouths of men. Some stories are sung. Others are stolen. And some-some only begin when the music starts. Chapter updates every other 2-3 weeks.

Lady Jenna has lived her whole life as a puppet. And her father? He pulled the strings. She had to do everything to make him proud...to please him! that even when he asked her to let go of her first love, Lady Jenna did let go, and she was married off to a man she'd never known before. A man who, in every sense and breath, became her worst nightmare. It wasn't a beautiful nightmare, like the ones read in books, no. He'd hit her every night- her so-called husband. He became her worst fear, that she didn't even want to remember his name, and the word husband scared her. Most importantly, men. Jenna became afraid of men. She wanted to run, hide, or die even- if that would help her escape from this hell. But... society. They would turn and judge. They would raise their brows and curse her. They wouldn't look at the scars on her body. Not that Jenna would let them. She had become insecure after constant nights of tears and getting hit. But these people, they wouldn't care until she decided to leave the marriage. And when the opportunity came knocking at her window, Jenna grabbed it, abandoned her marriage, and set out for a different life. It was difficult for a girl who had always been sheltered, but she needed to survive. She didn't want to go back. Everything changed that night... a rainy ni—wait, it was a normal night. No rain, just a soft breeze, and Jenna stumbled upon this stranger... He had no memory of his past, and his mind was trapped in the age of seven!! A full-grown man, with muscles enough to snap Jenna in two, now behaving like a child? Following Jenna around and calling her Master. "Master, you own me now, right?" "Yes, I am your master, and you are mine," Jenna nodded with a smile. Writing this novel for all women looking for their own voice in marriage and relationships. The romance is fluffy and sunshine throughout. The Male lead fell first and fell harder (a yandere) Book is also fast-paced. Book cover check out Veness on Patreon. Thank you!

[Check out my new novel, "MAFIA’S BETRAYED BRIDE"] .. [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] She is the baddest woman on the planet. People dare not say her name, due to her ruthless reputation as a CEO for taking down companies with no mercy. She is the most dreaded person in town, no one dares to offend her and go unscathed. Some people call her, "Cold-blooded Witch", while others call her the, "Demoness". " So what if I don't have friends? I have one and I am satisfied with that." "To hell with my extended family who are hungry for power. Since they choose to abandon me first I don't give a damn about them," "F*ck any man who thinks that I am an easy targets for ridicule? I am more than a man myself," Lie Ruge said with fierceness, panting heavily. This is the story about a girl who wanted to be loved and cherished even after the terrible ordeal she went through as a child. Her mother was murdered in her presence when she was just ten years old. After completing her high school, she was sent to a school which was the best school in the World.The funniest thing was that no one really knows anything about this particular school.There, she acquired the best martial arts skills, she was second to none. People of the underworld call her "LADY BOSS." She was the most beautiful and dreadful woman that any man has ever set their eyes on. She was ruthless to her enemies but what will happen when she later falls in love with a man who will bring so much laughter and brightness into her dark world? --------- Other books by author; 1) Fallen In Love: The CEO Who Tamed Me (Completed) 2) Rebirth Of The Evil Vampire Princess (Completed) 3) Mission XX: Seducing The Great Seducer (Completed) 4) BEDDING MY VAMPIRE MATE (Ongoing) 5) Vampire's Untamed Desires (Ongoing) I just created a Facebook page, please take time to check it out. This is the link: https://www.facebook.com/Flabbergasted-Dynasty-112153860550735/ Instagram: @flabbergasted2155 Let's talk on discord about what you like and what you dislike. This is my discord server's ID: https://discord.gg/NSA3qrP DISCLAIMER: Cover art is not mine, credit goes to the original artist.

All Winter Cross wanted was to escape the suffocating grip of her adoptive family — the largest and most powerful werewolf bloodline in existence. Tired of their rules, their violence, and the darkness that came with their world, she longed for freedom. So, she made a choice: to carve out a new life for herself far away from werewolf politics and power plays, and accept a quiet, stable job at Riggs Corporation. Just when she thought she had finally escaped the shadows of the werewolf life she so bitterly despised — a life she wanted no part in — fate intervened in the most unexpected form: her boss. Charming, enigmatic, and impossibly magnetic, he made her heart race in ways she couldn’t explain. Against every wall she had built, she fell for him — hard, deeply, and helplessly. What she didn’t know was that the man who stirred her every emotion and invaded her thoughts was hiding a devastating secret — he was the very Rogue her adoptive father had spent years hunting, the one threat that kept him awake at night. Her father’s worst nightmare… and her heart’s desire. Now, torn between love and blood, secrets and loyalty, how would he keep the truth from her — and when it finally came out, how would Winter bear the unbearable truth? That the man she had fallen madly in love with — the one who was equally, desperately obsessed with her — was not only a werewolf, but the enemy she had spent her whole life taught to hate?

The Vampire And His Bride A dark historical vampire romance — seductive, gothic, and dangerously unforgettable. She was once the Queen of Night. Now she doesn’t remember his kiss—or the child she died to protect. When Lady Lora Evelyn Moreau is abducted from her quiet life and brought to the remote Castle Virel, she’s told she is the long-lost bride of an ancient vampire lord. But Evelyn remembers none of it—not the blood, not the vows, and certainly not the man who now claims to have once ruled the night beside her. Lord Dorian Virel is cold, commanding, and impossibly beautiful. His kiss awakens something in her—something fierce and buried deep. He says she left him, abandoned their love and their daughter to protect them from the Crimson Court, a brutal order of vampire elders who now seek the forbidden child. But Lora isn’t the same woman she was a century ago. She isn’t just a pawn in their immortal games. As forbidden memories return and ancient powers begin to stir in her blood, Lora must decide: Will she surrender to the passion that once consumed her? Or rise as something more—lover, mother, queen? Because the Crimson Court wants a bride. But what they’ll get… is a war.

In an era where mankind has lost a part of its humanity. Amid beings of overwhelming power, among those wielding strange and mysterious forces, who will lend an ear to the forsaken? Catherine Elmer, a prostitue fighting to survive in this world, becomes the vessel of forbidden knowledge. Little by little, images, visions, and memories awaken within her. She begins to uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows. With this knowledge, she chooses to change her fate and escape her end. Red Light District. Will all men end up dancing in the palm of her hand? Caution : ● This novel contains R18 explicit content and adult themes. ● Two chapters will be uploaded daily, so buckle up. ● Expect epic battles, cool abilities, and solid world-building. Power Ranking Top 5: 2 bonus chapters at the end of the week. Join us : https://discord.gg/M4ppkG2U

your blood is monster blood, you must make sure not to attract attention. why aren't you dying? you disgusting vermin. my own mother wanted me dead from the moment I opened my eyes. everyone says I am monster and I am better of dead. Father has been in hiding for the past 15 years. the people of the duchy are all dying off from the cold. After almost dying from a poison attack on an empty stomach I recovered memories of my past life. i was reborn in the world of a novel as a villainess who gave up on life after being rejected by the only person that ever loved her. so in order not to suffer the same fate I decided to change my fate.

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.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

Dans un monde où la magie est l’apanage des nobles et des académies, une servante sorcière risque l’exil ou pire. Pénélope, surnommée "Lady" par les autres serviteurs pour son élégance naturelle, jongle entre son devoir d’humilité et son désir de comprendre ses dons. Pourquoi maîtrise-t-elle cette magie mathématique, apprise seule dans l’ombre ? D’où vient cette étrange intuition qui fait chanter les nombres dans sa tête ? Chaque jour, elle résout des problèmes impossibles – un chandelier qui refuse de s’allumer, un banquet à organiser en une nuit – tout en veillant à ne pas trahir son secret.

[ Book is on hold, the author lost the draft and planning because of a car accident ] Young and talented witch Xiao wants to kill herself to escape a future arranged marriage, so she offers herself as a sacrifice to a demon. The charming demon gives her a counter offer: release him from his prison, and he'll make all her dreams come true. Any sane person would not make a deal with a demon, but Xiao is not sane, and the Demon Trix is in this for the long run. As the years went by, Xiao grew to be the strongest magic user in the kingdom, and she started to see the demon as more than just a mentor. Meanwhile, time traveller Prince Alexander is trying to save the love of his life from death and his best friend Xiao from falling into the hands of a demon. Said love of his love is also stuck in a time loop.

Mae was just an ordinary office worker—broke, exhausted, and one sarcastic comment away from snapping. So when she cursed her awful, tyrannical boss under her breath… she didn’t expect fate to take it personally. One freak accident later, she wakes up in a strange, ancient world. Same face, different place. But things get even weirder when she sees him: the crown prince of the kingdom, cold, powerful—and the spitting image of her boss. And if that wasn’t bad enough, she’s mistaken for someone else: Lady Marianne, a noble girl who’s mysteriously fallen into a coma. Even worse? Marianne’s powerful, filthy-rich parents—who look exactly like Mae’s actual parents—offer her a deal: pretend to be their daughter, keep Marianne’s engagement with the prince intact, and in return, they’ll pay her generously. It’s supposed to be a simple gig. Act like a noble, survive the palace, and stash away the gold. But things start to spiral fast. The prince is watching her too closely. Their fake romance feels dangerously real. And Mae starts to wonder… If she will be able to finally live an independent rich life in this life time or not?

Elismar is 11 years old, has club feet, and has never managed to dribble a ball in his life. In futsal, he is known for missing easy passes, kicking the wind and falling over on his own — and yet, he dreams of being the best player in the world. Living in the humble neighborhood of Feira do Bairro, he leads the worst amateur team in the region, Tigre Mansos, which even manages to lose to the teachers' team. His teammates are as clumsy as he is, and everyone at Santo Sertão school makes fun of them. To make matters worse, the girl Elismar likes, Sophia, only has eyes for boys who really know how to play. But Elismar believes in his dream. Even though he is the joke of the school, even though he gets hit in the back by balls and is forgotten on the bench, he knows: one day he will lift the Futsal World Cup trophy and win the Golden Ball. This is a story about overcoming, friendship and believing in the impossible. Because sometimes the most discredited player is the one with the biggest heart.

"It wasn't supposed to go this far. I wanted her silent, shattered, gone. But now she is everything I can't have and everything I still want." Ambitious, Drop-dead gorgeous, Stubborn, Mira Reid's life took a sharp turn, the day she received a call from a stranger, a voice from past who knew every secret of Reid Family. Her scattered memories resurfaced, piece by piece, each leading her closer to the bitter truth the Reids had buried for years. She was a nothing more than a chess pieces to Reid and Martson---- disposable , forgotten but she refused to play by their rules anymore. She was going to rise as a queen. Grandma: "Mira if you will not accept this marriage then resign from the company." Zion: "I warned you don't marry me or else I will make your life a living hell." Mother-In-Law: You are playing with fire, Mira. Be careful you might get burned. Mira: "Playing with fire? You are wrong mother-in-law, I am the fire. And I will burn whoever cross my path." She had planned everything in her way but fate changed her story. Forced into a marriage with man who is already in love with other women. And now he became her only mistake, her only craving, her only choas and her only cure. She fall in love with her husband despite knowing he has already given his heart to other women. Formidable, sinfully good-looking, Cocky, Zion Martson, President of ReiMar enterprises forced into the marriage despite his protest. In love with someone else but forced to marry his childhood rival, Mira. He tried to outurn the marriage but somehow found himself tied to her through cruel fate. And now she became his only exception, his only desire, his beautiful undoing. ............................................................ Please Read my book, add in library, vote with powerstones and Golden tickets!!

Whis, a programmer obsessed with leaving a legacy, thought he had finally cracked the code — the coordinates to a thriving new universe where he could put down all the stress and forge a peaceful race, free from violence and the struggle for scraps. But fate had other plans. He crash-lands into a ruthless world of cultivation, where fierce warrior women believe him to be the prophesied king destined to shatter their bottlenecks—through the sacred art of yin and yang. Through a mysterious system, Whis must seek out the powerful Jade Maidens, harvesting their potent Yin Chi and breaking through cultivation levels. With each maiden conquered, his power grows. Victory means ruling as the sovereign of a new race. Defeat means ruin, humiliation… and worst of all, being reduced to a mere gigolo.

Beauty without strength is a curse. Can Damian survive in world where he is desired?

Li Ran, a orphan face many difficulty in her life .When she is five year old other started bulling her .At age of eight ,first time she fight with bullies and after that fight she also known as a school bully .one day she meet a old man retired from military. she learn every type of fight from old man.she love fighting very much . Mu Xian, from prestigious military family .Always remain silent , cold and emotionless. He join army at the age of eighteen and become a commander.After that he join his family business but still train trainees or any other training depend on his mood . At first time they meet at a friend birthday party, after that in the military taining . Li Ran never like Mu Xian because once in the high school someone say that she like Mu Xian.after that day rich girl from wealthy family start to target her .she hate those rich girls but more hate Mu Xian afterall he is the reason .

[Warning: Mature Content!] Check out my other book: Hellish Desires and Soulbound By You. In a world of ancient grudges and hidden magic, Angela Meadowbrook, a fiery and skilled archer, finds herself at the center of a deadly game of revenge. Her father, the ruthless and cunning Meadowbrook, has made many enemies - including Zayden, a wealthy and mysterious young man who has been secretly plotting his vengeance for years. Zayden, driven by a burning desire for retribution, infiltrates the Meadowbrook household by becoming Angela's bodyguard. As they spend more time together, Angela finds herself falling deeply in love with the enigmatic Zayden, unaware of his true intentions. But Zayden's feelings for Angela grow stronger with each passing day, threatening to upend his carefully laid plans. Torn between his loyalty to his family's memory and his love for the daughter of his sworn enemy, Zayden must confront the darkness within himself. As the truth about Zayden's past and his connection to Meadowbrook begins to unravel, Angela is faced with an impossible choice: forgive the man she loves for his deception or turn her back on him forever. Will Zayden and Angela find a way to overcome their differences and be together, or will the weight of their families' secrets tear them apart forever?

A relationship of a successor with his one of employee and there is a backstory between them . #office #boss #haters to lovers

Kairo Reyes has the face of a heartthrob and the bank account of a struggling artist. Armed with nothing but his camera and a broken heart, he captures moments for a living—weddings, portraits, and smiles he’ll never see again. Girls fall for him like clockwork, drawn in by his quiet charm and soulful gaze. But they never stay. Every relationship ends the same: a sudden goodbye, an unexplained silence, a piece of his heart gone missing. Eleven girls, eleven heartbreaks, and a growing suspicion that he’s either cursed—or cursed to love wrong. Then comes Selene Vaughn: wealthy, mysterious, and far too interested in who he is, not just what he does. She hires him for a private shoot, but her questions cut deeper than any lens ever could. She doesn’t want photos. She wants to know him. Just as Kairo starts to fall again, someone from his past resurfaces—Lina, the first girl to vanish without a word, and the only one who ever truly knew him. Her warning? Stay away from Selene. She’s not who she says she is. Now caught between two women—one from a past that still haunts him and one from a present that sees through him—Kairo must uncover the truth about the curse that follows him. Because love may not just break his heart this time… It might destroy him.

A light-hearted romantic comedy between a young female boss and her older female assistant in a realistically reconstructed world of the defense industry based on the authentic experiences of the author. Plot Synopsis: 19yo Hina inherits a mega-corporation, but she is a billionaire underdog facing dauntingly massive pressure to succeed. Her sidekick, Sin, is an older and experienced woman who is a jack of all trades in the business world with a natural talent for improvising and working behind the scenes to make the clockwork tick. To repay her debt of gratitude to Hina’s late father who brought her under his wings and gave her a career in the defense industry, she dedicates herself to helping Hina and protecting her at all costs. The irresistible charm of Hina slowly starts to move Sin’s heart but she is a woman incapable of loving and being loved. However, Hina is an unpredictable force of nature and her nonchalant shower of affection makes it hard for Sin to juggle her ever-so-confusing feelings and professional commitment. The family feud within Hina’s family, power struggles in the company to oust the young heiress, and political landmines Sin needs to navigate with her young new boss make her life and career increasingly more precarious as time goes by. Discord: https://discord.gg/YpcBDck4Be

Having experienced and been a living witness to the heartbreaking tragedy that happened to his family. Khun Rafa (2nd son) lost his father and his big brother as well as the precious people in his life. Leaving him and his three poor nephews (his brother's children), it was his responsibility to raise his 10-year-old twins and their 5-year-old baby brother at the time of the tragedy. Successfully escaping and hiding from the pursuit of a stepmother who was crazy about wealth and power, in the midst of his escape Khun Rafa had received a gunshot wound to his forehead, knowing that his injuries were quite serious and his face was also recognized by his stepmother's hired men, Khun Rafa decided to change his face and also make new identities for himself and his three nephews. living a new life in a country as ordinary citizens, their new identities as father and son relationships. Several years passed, living a new life like an ordinary person, bringing them to meet new people who enter their lives, various kinds of trials are faced with patience, loyalty, responsibility. Even though the three children grew up to be cold individuals, they had warm hearts towards the people they loved. However, unexpected things happen to the people in their circle, forcing them to meet again with the evil woman who destroyed their lives in the past. Even though they want to avoid it, all these problems happen to the people beside them, like something that has not been resolved in the past and they must resolve it in the present in order to protect them and take back what should be theirs.