Portrait Of A Lady

Ahmet's laughter was like a slap in the face. "You think you're in a position to negotiate with me?" he sneered. "I don't think so, Asli. You'll do what I say, or suffer the consequences. Do you want more time to outsmart me? No.” She could play his game. She certainly could. A mischievous grin formed on her lips. "What would you gain from sleeping with me?" she asked, trying to keep her tone neutral. "You're not exactly known for your romantic conquests. And we're rivals, not to mention the fact that our families would kill us if they found out." She paused, her eyes narrowing. "So, what's the real motive here? What could you possibly gain from this?" There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Asli wondered if she had caught him off guard. But then, Ahmet's smooth voice came back, dripping with confidence. "I’m glad to know you are well informed about my romantic conquests. Let's just say, Asli, that I have my reasons. And as for what I'd gain… well, that's for me to know and you to find out." His tone sent a shiver down her spine, and Asli knew she had to tread carefully. She wasn’t going to win this against him. “Show me what proof you have and I will give in to your demands.” With that, she hung up the call, feeling a small sense of satisfaction at being the one to end the conversation this time. ******* Asli is the only woman in the male-dominated Mafia world. She wears that title with fierce pride, commanding fear and ensuring that no one dares to cross her. But everything changes when she crosses paths with her sworn enemy, Ahmet. Ahmet and his family have been the targets of her carefully laid plans for revenge since she was six. However, Asli's mission takes a dangerous turn when Ahmet discovers a secret she desperately wants to keep hidden. With her nanny’s life hanging in the balance, she finds herself caught in a deadly game, one where Ahmet blackmails her, demanding something she has never given to anyone, let alone her enemy. The line between hate and desire blurs dangerously as she finds herself trapped in a situation that forces her to confront feelings she never expected to have. To make matters worse, Asli despises herself for the pleasure she secretly takes in his control.

Kysher’s life takes a dramatic turn when his family falls into bankruptcy, forcing him into the lowest class of a prestigious academy. To survive, he created a business, portraits for his classmates’ secrets and confessions. Unbeknownst to him, these portraits draws the attention of the one he trusted to use it against him As the academy gears up for an intense competition between institutions, Kysher is unexpectedly thrust into the clandestine "Battle of Brains," a two-month event held in a hidden location where no external interference is possible. But as the competition unfolds, it spirals into chaos when a hacker infiltrates the event, turning it into a deadly game. The Mastermind’s twisted amusement leads to the systematic elimination of teachers, forcing the students into a high-stakes survival scenario. With each portrait he’s created revealing hidden truths and triggering unexpected alliances and betrayals, Kysher must navigate a treacherous landscape of trust and deception. As students fight for survival and the chance to escape, Kysher discovers that the key to their freedom lies within his own art. Racing against time, he must harness the power of his portraits to confront the chaos and ultimately redefine what it means to survive in a world where secrets can be deadly. In this gripping tale of resilience, creativity, and the dark side of human nature, Kysher learns that the truth, once painted, can never be erased—and the power he obtain to fight on.

After learning about my girlfriend's infidelity, I got drunk and woke up in the world of the novel R-19. I became a character who is not even included in the extras of the novel — the useless and unnecessary daughter of the Duke de Walt. However, I didn't care about it, because I knew what this world was waiting for ahead. In the near future, the Ruvens Empire will be mired in chaos, and in order to survive it, I decided to quietly sit out in the manor enjoying a luxurious life. Everything went according to plan, until one day I made just one fatal mistake. A year after my rebirth, I accidentally found a wounded commoner in the forest. Out of pity, I decided to take her in and kept her. We lived together until I found out that this was the main villain who was supposed to die at the end of the novel. But because of my interference, the plot of this damn book continued with me! I have to run now! But where...?! After all, this crazy woman is now stalking me. — Where are you going, lady? — I… just went out for a walk. — Take a walk? The border of the empire is not the best place to walk. Let me walk you back. With the sword in her hand, I didn't have a chance to refuse.

One moment she was time-traveling, the next, Zhang Xiaoying, a lifelong singleton, skipped right over marriage and childbirth to joyfully become an amazing old lady. She started with nothing but four walls and was gifted three sons and a daughter, each more infuriating than the last. What could she do? She rolled up her sleeves and started whipping them into shape. Not listening? A fist is the best argument, and good behavior comes from the stick’s end. As days got better, the family realized that more and more officials and noblemen were visiting the old lady, wanting to take her away for retirement! No way, it’s only right for sons to support their mother in her old age. Even the Emperor has to get in line! The Emperor: “The teacher is mine; whoever dares compete with me for the privilege of caring for her in her old age, I shall decimate their nine relatives!” Zhang Xiaoying: “Scared, so scared. This pile of pampering can go to whoever wants it; all I want to do is retire quietly.” [Strong female lead, no romantic plot] Recommended completed wen: Farming novels "The Manly Wife of the Prime Minister's House" and "The Little Evil Girl of the Farmstead," campus wen "The Nation's Goddess is Super Cool" "The Reborn Rich Girl is a Top Student" and "The Little Cutie is Somewhat Arrogant"

[Warning: Mature Content!] Check out my other book: Hellish Desires. 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?

“Why do you always say that I am devious and cunning, and that I am a double-crosser, and that I am cruel and vicious, and that I do nothing wrong? I must solemnly correct you, this is called wisdom and strategy!” “Does it matter? What position tonight? Or do you mean, rotate them all over again?” “Oooh ......” The once adopted daughter, student, sister, and disciple have now each become the leader of a power number...

TRIGGER WARNING : R19+ / Mature Content What they expected when Holy Azarese Elyzena was born was a daydream. She is the third lady descended in a patrilineal lineage; it is her fate to become the next Empress after her mother. However, when Empress Siofra never opened her eyes again after giving birth to her, that is when they know she is another nightmare. Holy Azarese was born with sinister curses; all bring death. No one could dare touch her, afraid to meet their end. Her father despised her for taking the love of his life from him. Her brothers avoided her. Her aunts and uncles cannot even look at her. She acted cutely; she tried being clumsy, she did everything to get an ounce of their affection, but they never gave her any, not even a drop. "Father, I did not ask to be born!" she sobbed pitifully in front of her father, who only glared at her with contempt. Since then, she became desperate until she became the person she never wanted to be. She never asked to be born, and she never asked to be born again. She only wanted to end her suffering. So why, when she opened her eyes, was she back to the time she was born? With the second chance given to her, will she avoid becoming the wicked Empress again, or will she drop her crown and choose which path to take?

Well, it seems that my previous synopsis wasn't very clear, but the story goes like this: the protagonist, a normal guy, dies, screws up in front of a goddess, as punishment she reincarnates him as a woman, and after a few years, thanks to a method she found, he can become a man again, but only temporarily. Well, that's all. Will the protagonist be able to satisfy his never-ending desire, the reason for his punishment? We'll find out. "As for genres, there's a little bit of everything: harem, romance, comedy, yandere, yuri, lolis, MILFs, elves, beastwomen, demonesses, dragonesses, giantesses, priestesses, androids, oyakodon, group action, netori, a bit of SM, and more. If it catches your interest, great!! plus here's the original synopsis for you.”>>> “Wait, you turned me into a woman just because I imagined that? I didn’t know you could read minds, that’s not fair!” (He had defiled her in his imagination in five different ways, each worse than the last). After his death, a goddess reincarnated him in another world. But his uncontrollable lust angered the deity, who decided to punish him by turning him into a woman. “Stop... don’t make that choice,” sounded an old voice But, through an encounter beyond the realm of possibility, he learns the truth about his situation: this world is not the fantasy he thought it to be. It can become brutal if neglected. He also discovers a method to transform back into a man. Now, determined to conquer this new life and a battle for power in which even the gods are involved, he seeks revenge against a fate that now only exists in his memories. begins to carve out her own path in this new reality, a second chance created by those who sacrificed far more than she could have ever imagined.

Bryce Fletcher, a young student obsessed with history finds himself killed in a bank robbery while trying to save an innocent woman, as the abyss of death consumed him he found himself witnessing the life of a young girl, the bastard child of a great duke who had been abandoned from birth and tormented by her caretakers. As his consciousness fades he wakes up to find himself in the body of that very same girl! Bryce now has to figure out a way to make it out of the terrible situation he's in, otherwise his second life will end before he knows it! Now begins the adventure of Kedra Deslandes, the unwanted child.

What happened if you can’t enter or the door because its locked? The answer is key. You need a key to open the locked door so you can enter. And what happened if you doesn’t have a correct key to open it? You need a right person to lockpicking that door. Information works in the same way. Who holds corresponding information, he can control everything including money. My name is Vega “Velt” Altair, still unemployment at 26 years old without jobs experience and this is my story about how I worked with beautiful lady and she’s The Devil. (NB: I'm writing and upload this novel based on my mood. Please be patience waiting for next chapter and volume)

"Linda, as the only child of your mother's, my first child and heir of the family, it is your duty to make sure that our family name continues. I am giving you 30 days to find a suitor or you will lose your inheritance and your mother's gallery will be sold off", said Lilly King, Linda's grandmother. "The mission was clear: "Find a man or die", okay die, is a bit dramatic but for me finding a husband was like a game of death, should I join a dating site? go on a dating show?" This story follows Linda King as she fights to keep what is hers and time is not on her side. Will she succeed?

After the demon king ceased to exist, the Crown Prince announces his dislike to his own world's women, saying crap about them not being up to par with him. Thus, the kingdom tries to regain their Prince's favor by summoning a worthy woman for him. But alas! There's two??? And because he dislikes the other, he immediately points to one of them and a forced arranged marriage occurs immediately?! Cheska didn't know what to feel. She's been reading romance novels all her life and wanted to meet her own prince! And she should be happy? Be happy, right?!

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.

Kazumi Katsuragi, 17 years old, once trapped in the unforgiving world of the undead, now finds herself alone in a land that is unkown. With the gun in her hand, what challenges awaits Kazumi in this new land? World? No cheat No hidden power No overpowered servants Just a girl and her gun In a world where magic exist, how far can she make it?

Mella, disguise as a PA will try to harm CEO. As a lady death she will try her best to kill ML

It was cheap so I brought it right away Note: I do not own any of the characters or the plot in this book, I was just only uploading this here in Webnovel. Original Author Here: https://www.novelupdates.com/nauthor/%ec%98%a4%eb%a6%ac%eb%84%88%ea%b5%ac%eb%a6%ac/

Tang Feng had been just an ordinary milk tea shop employee before one day, the lady boss called him to her room, and he learned what "hidden rules" really meant...

Polite, Gracious and respectful are what's expected of a young lady, yet the Stokenholme family's first lady is anything but that. Losing her mother at a young age and having your father bring home an evil stepmother was not what she expected but it turned her into a distant and consequenceless woman. The well-respected and powerful lord of the Salvatore house has his twisted and powerful ways to make people kneel before him. The man is covered in blood seconds into a battle and the fear in other's eyes gives him joy. His no-nonsense attitude has him being alone in his life, not that he is complaining yet his immortal life seems to drive him crazy. The two of them are similarly different and powerful. From the same universe. Yet they can't seem to stand each other's presense or maybe it's their past that stands in between them. Now with something else that pulls them closer they don't know how much longer they can keep away from each other without destroying themselves.

IMPORTANT // THE BOOK WILL RESUME FROM DECEMBER 2024// THANK YOU. // This book is all about Cricket// If you share a passion for the game, dive in and immerse yourself in this exciting journey! This is the journey of Mak, a talented young cricketer who will come to be recognized as one of the finest batters and leaders of his generation. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, he faces the pressures of expectations—from his family, friends, and himself. His passion for cricket drives him, but the path to greatness is fraught with challenges that test his resolve and character. Join Mak on his journey, where cricket becomes not just a game, but a canvas for dreams, challenges, and the pursuit of greatness. There will be 5 to 7 chapters uploaded each week. Stay tuned!

Minho, a young member of the notorious Thunder Sky Brotherhood, a band of skilled bandits operating in the remote Jing Mountains, stumbles upon a mysterious black mirror hidden deep within the rugged terrain. What at first appears to be a simple relic soon reveals strange and powerful abilities, granting her knowledge far beyond her understanding. As the Thunder Sky Brotherhood faces unforeseen challenges, Minho finds herself increasingly drawn to the mirror’s power. With its help, she embarks on a dangerous journey to protect her fellow bandits, elevate their status, and unlock the mirror's true potential.

A girl Evelyn Blackwood who's 21 comes to the City from the village. She is a fashion designer who belonged to a rich family. Her dad married her mother and inherited the business of her maternal grandfather. He later cheated on her mother. Her mother being a woman of principals valued her self respect and left. She was abandoned by her family. She had to raise Evelyn all alone. Evelyn came back to the city after 20 years to seek revenge from her father. She crosses path with Cole Garrison. He was everything Evelyn hated in a man. He was arrogant and egoistic rich brat who wouldn't take no for an answer. He had a reputation of being a player too. He takes interest in Evelyn the very first moment he lays eye on her and decides to break her walls and make her his. In a sick game of fate they find themselves in a accidental marriage. How would Evelyn take revenge from her father?

Fu Han Nian, the formidable president of Fu Corporation, finds his orderly life disrupted when an unattractive woman barges into his company and coerces him into marriage. On the first day of their marriage, he declares disinterest in women. The next day, she's unceremoniously kicked out of bed. After a series of failures, the woman, now fueled by anger, vows, "Today, you treat me with indifference; tomorrow, I'll make you eat your words and fall for me." Thus begins the transformation of the unassuming woman as she sheds her plain appearance and starts to reveal her true, multifaceted self. She fluctuates between being seductively charming and innocently delightful, even donning men's attire at times. What's more surprising is the array of talents she possesses: She is a supremely gifted top-tier perfumer. A stealthy genius in the world of hacking. A miraculous doctor with the ability to cure the most difficult cases. A professional esports player adored by millions of fans. Her excellence as a treasure of a girl eventually thaws the cold heart of the icy president, who becomes famously known as an obsessive wife worshipper. It's said that no couple is innocent when a single person dies from loneliness. This novel is a journey of a woman's self-discovery and empowerment, intertwined with the tale of a man who learns to see beyond the surface and appreciate the true value of love and partnership.

Madam Xie purchased a young girl and took her home. She said the girl would become General Xie's wife. When General Xie found out, he said, "Even if I lose my legs and never stand again, I won't marry a cunning woman like her!" The young girl nodded with tears in her eyes. "I understand, General." General Xie's biological grandmother chipped in, "It's his own misfortune for not falling for her. There are many more young, handsome men in Yandou. I'll find Fu someone good enough for her. His legs are broken, but he still doesn't deserve Fu!" General Xie's younger biological brother said, "I'll have to be the one to marry Fu when I grow up~" General Xie's younger biological sister said, "I thought Brother injured his eyes and not his legs because he has such poor taste!" *** Later, General Xie smiled while he looked at Jiang Fu. It was unusually cringe-worthy. He pressed her against the door. "Fu, don't be afraid of me."

"The Mysterious Dragon Scroll" recorded the supreme secrets of nine extraordinary techniques. According to rumors in the martial world, obtaining any one of the nine scrolls from "The Mysterious Dragon Scroll" would grant one extraordinary power, far surpassing ordinary people. The entire set of scrolls would bestow immortality and the ability to ascend to the heavens. Transmigrating into a dynasty known as the "Great Wei," Ye Jingtang was taken in as an adopted son by Pei Yuanfeng, the head of a renowned escort agency, after being abandoned as a baby. After Pei Yuanfeng's death, Ye Jingtang discovered that his adoptive father was a famous martial arts master. Even more astonishing was the fact that the remaining scroll of "The Mysterious Dragon Scroll" was buried beneath a ginkgo tree in the imperial palace. In order to obtain this unique treasure of the mortal world, he decided to take a risky approach and infiltrate the harem! "Hold on, lady, do you know who I am?" "Of course I know. You are the favored courtier of the Empress, the lover of the rebel leader, and the young master of a prestigious martial arts family. You're seeing three women at the same time! I'm gonna kill you!"

After Laine’s breakup with her boyfriend Kievan, it felt like her world had collapsed. Kievan was the only person she believed loved her, as she was completely orphaned. So, when their relationship ended, she was ready to jump off a bridge, but a man named Alzid stopped her and saved her from certain danger. Laine later discovered that Kievan had broken up with her because he was cheating on her with another girl on campus. She was furious upon learning this. Their paths crossed again when Alzid offered her a contract to pretend to be in a relationship with him to make Kievan jealous and get revenge, while he would introduce her to his mother as his girlfriend. Will they succeed in their plan? Or will it bring them closer to each other? A/N: Please support me by voting chapters and sending gifts it will motivate me a lot to keep writing this stroy thank you. ***Photo in the book cover is not mine, credits to the rightful owner.

Scarlet Collins's life is flipped upside down after news of her divorce from her husband, Jack Humphrey, spreads around town. Despite her husband’s affairs being brought to light, Scarlet finds herself the topic of gossip as the town tries to find the answer to why Jack would leave the young heiress. Already burdened with having to take care of her family, Scarlet now finds herself being forced to listen to the many reasons why her marriage failed. Said to be a woman with a heart made of black ice, the people in town believed their opinions would not affect her so they had no reason to stop voicing them. During an afternoon out seeking peace, she finds herself starting an unlikely relationship with Lord Kingsley's bastard son, Ian Kingsley.

When life's being bitchy, it will 'eff you over. Who would have thought that when I, the Captain of the country's Special Forces, woke up after reading a recommended historical romance fantasy novel; I'd end up in the novel itself. Blah! Talk about cliché! Seriously though, it was fine that I ended up in a novel. But why do I have to end up as the third-rate villainess/ bro-con lady Celestine von Trier? It was fine as well, being all that. But why is it that I'm fated to die a pathetic death by choking on a cookie? The injustice! The audacity! The... the...stupidity... I refuse! I will run away from this ridiculous mumbo jumbo. I am the master of my own fate! Plot be damned. Let the Operation: Great Escape commence!

"Cinta itu buta dan tuli. Memang. Karena, jika cinta tidak buta dan tuli, maka itu bukan cinta, tapi LOGIKA." Vince Hong sudah merasakan berbagai jenis cinta, sekaligus berbagai jenis ranjang dan desahan, namun akhirnya dia tersudut pada sebuah cinta buta dan tuli yang menjungkir balikkan kewarasan dia, meski itu artinya... TABU, karena seseorang yang dia cintai, adalah sesorang yang tidak seharusnya dia kejar. ============================================ Novel ini sarat akan ADEGAN DEWASA. Tolong bijaksana dan bijaksini dalam memilih bacaan. Novel ini hanya utk para pendosa, bukan utk orang2 suci tanpa dosa, apalagi utk anak2. Krn novel ini justru menceritakan bagaimana cara membuat anak... /PLAK!/

Her life was full of cunning and schemes but in the end, she was betrayed. Her soul burns with resentment and hurt from her experiences and she refuses to be reincarnated. Now appointed as the Lord of the Demon World, she is now a wish-granting god? Want to kill someone but you can't? She'll do it for you. Want to take revenge on someone? She'll make sure that person experiences living hell. Want to have the crown prince fall in love with you? Not worth her attention, next. She, who has no name, who only grants the wishes of the worse, watch as she uses her hosts' bodies and wreaks havoc in the human realm.