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I Was Reborn to Marry This Annoying Man?

I Was Reborn to Marry This Annoying Man?

She underwent a death experience—at the hands of the family she cared for most, who then sold her off. At eight years old, Seraphina Valeza was adopted from an orphanage by the Hawthorne family, a run-down third-rate family in Lunada City. She lived for fifteen years there, always careful, thankful for a house that was not her home. She was an excellent student, kept her sufferings to herself, and obeyed them in return for their "kindness." When the Hawthorne family was on the verge of bankruptcy, they chose survival over conscience. Seraphina was forced to marry Julian Moreau, the heir of a second-rate elite family. The marriage was hell. Behind closed doors, Julian humiliated her, controlled her every move, and crushed her dignity. In public, she was paraded as a trophy wife; in private, she was nothing more than a disposable tool. Once Julian seized full control of the Hawthorne family, Seraphina lost even her last value. With no way out, she resorted to suicide. But destiny wanted otherwise and gave her another chance. She found herself in the same spot as she was on the day of her marriage. This time she did neither crying nor begging. Instead, she smiled and switched the groom. In front of stunned guests, Seraphina walked past Julian and stopped before a man sitting casually at the banquet table, dressed out of place and enjoying the food as if the wedding had nothing to do with him. Lucien Cross. The annoying guy she constantly quarreled with in college. The man who cried while carrying her dying body in her past life. The one whose love she came to realize onlqy when it was too late. This time, Seraphina will not let him go. And all those who wronged her will be punished, without exception.
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Chapter: Chapter 106: Old Story
Arthur continued in a relaxed tone, as if merely sharing an old memory over tea."All the seniors here know how I started," he said. "Twenty years ago, I bought an empty lot with all the savings I had."A few of the older businessmen nodded subtly. They remembered."I told my wife and my child about my plan back then," Arthur went on. "They knew the risk. If it failed, we might have ended up eating hot buns for months just to get by."A faint chuckle came from somewhere in the crowd."But they supported me anyway."He smiled slightly at the memory."And fortunately, because I took that risk, the land I bought was later acquired by a developer for five times the price."He lifted a finger."That was my first pot of gold."The hall had grown quiet."After that, I approached the developer. I learned from him. I didn't have a prestigious education, so I worked twice as hard to educate myself. I studied contracts, negotiations, capital flow."His voice remained steady."That's how I entere
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 105: Verdict
"Dad," Cassy called the moment she saw the man.She immediately walked toward him.The man gave a slight nod.Jaycee Torres.In his early fifties, strands of gray already visible at his temples, he carried the air of a seasoned businessman. His tailored charcoal suit fit him perfectly, his posture upright, his gaze sharp from decades spent navigating Lunada's ruthless commercial landscape.He was the current head of the Torres family.A second-generation successor.And a man who had long carried both pride and pressure on his shoulders.A faint smirk formed on Arthur's lips when he recognized him."Well," Arthur said lazily, slipping his hands into his pockets, "I was wondering which old turtle crawled out today."A few nearby elites coughed lightly, pretending not to hear.Everyone in Lunada's upper circle knew—The Thompsons and the Torres had never been on good terms.Jaycee stopped in front of Arthur.The two men were of the same generation.But unlike Arthur, who had built his in
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 104: Lively Scene
Seraphina smiled with effortless composure."Ms. Torres," she greeted warmly. "How is Firm Jewelry? I heard you used your ace for this event."A faint arch lifted Cassy's brow."Of course," she replied lightly. "We wouldn't want to fall behind. But I'm more curious about your piece."Her gaze lingered meaningfully."I heard Aureline prepared something extraordinary."Seraphina's smile did not falter."We simply did our best. After all, opportunities like this only come every three years.""True," Cassy agreed. "A stage like this can either elevate a brand… or expose its weaknesses."A subtle pause followed.The presidents of Golden Crest and Sterling Arc stood nearby, exchanging polite silence while observing the exchange.The Sterling Arc president — calm, reserved — watched with quiet interest, hands loosely in his pockets. The Golden Crest president remained poised, her sharp eyes unreadable.Seraphina tilted her head slightly."Weakness is only exposed when one lacks preparation,"
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 103: We Meet Again
Madel entered the private room without hesitation.Cassy was already there, seated elegantly at the round table set with wine and plated dishes. Soft music played in the background, the lighting dim and intimate.Madel pulled out a chair and sat down casually, not even waiting to be invited.Cassy smiled faintly."Eat first."Madel didn't reply. She picked up the spoon and began eating as if she had every right to be there.Cassy wasn't in a hurry. After all, what she needed was already in Madel's possession.Halfway through the meal, Madel finally spoke."It wasn't easy to get the sketch," she said bluntly. "I only had a small window. The hard copy was in the Luminary Atelier office. They were all there, studying it."She swallowed before continuing."I made an excuse and secretly took a photo. I couldn't take the physical copy without being noticed."She pulled out her phone and slid it across the table toward Cassy.Cassy picked it up.On the screen was the design.A brooch.Her ey
Last Updated: 2026-03-04
Chapter: Chapter 102: Your Fall is Approaching
As usual, after dropping Seraphina off at the company, Lucien checked the time and stepped back into the car."I'll accompany Ethan to a meeting today," he said casually. "I'm acting as his secretary for now."Seraphina only nodded. She had long grown used to his shifting part-time roles."Don't skip lunch," she reminded lightly before entering the building.Lucien watched her disappear through the glass doors, his expression calm, unreadable, before the car pulled away.—Inside Aureline Corp, Seraphina walked straight to her office.Irene was already waiting.Seraphina took her seat behind the desk."Call Luminary Atelier, the R&D heads, Financial heads, and Relations heads," she said without delay. "Tell them to gather in the conference room. There are important matters to discuss.""Yes, Chairman."Irene immediately stepped out to execute the order.Seraphina stood moments later and headed to the upper floor.Within fifteen minutes, the long conference table was filled. The six me
Last Updated: 2026-03-04
Chapter: Chapter 101: International Stage
That evening, at Villa 27, Seraphina sat on the edge of the bed wearing a sleek silk dress, gently towel-drying her hair. The faint scent of jasmine lingered in the air, evidence she had just finished bathing. The room was quiet, softened by warm lamplight.The bedroom door opened.Lucien stepped inside, dressed in black silk sleepwear, a glass of milk in his hand. His gaze fell on her immediately — calm, attentive.He walked toward her and handed her the glass before sitting beside her."Finally finished the sketch," he said quietly. "After three weeks of drafting and improvising… you can rest now."Seraphina accepted the milk and took a slow sip. A small smile curved on her lips."I have to be prepared for the upcoming Jewel Exhibition."Lucien leaned back slightly, watching her. "You've prepared more than enough."She shook her head gently."This exhibition isn't ordinary." Her voice softened, but the weight of responsibility was clear. "The International Gem & Jewelry Federation w
Last Updated: 2026-03-04
Contract Marriage with Mr. Impotent

Contract Marriage with Mr. Impotent

At a young age, Faerie White feels less than free. As the oldest daughter of the struggling White family, she is used to being trampled on by her powerhungry father, her jealous stepmother, and her wicked half-sister-all those would-be conquerors within the family. With her dear mother literally hanging onto life and with imminent financial ruin hovering over the family like a dark storm cloud, Fae is given an icy ultimatum: either marry a notorious first-class playboy or subject her own mother to wait until medical attention comes to a standstill. But then, life has a different direction that it can take her. Richard Gold is the wheelchair-bound heir no one takes seriously. Fae sees something else in him: a man with fire behind those silent eyes. In an offer that has him proposing a marriage of convenience and also offering to cover her mother's medical expenses, Fae produces a life-altering decision. What she doesn't expect, however, is that Richard's secret power isn't the hobbled recluse that everyone assumes that he is. He hides from a world that determines his worth purely based on his status as the secret power behind a multi-billion empire. Unknowingly, Fae has married the king of it all. As she evolves from drowning daughter to dominating wife, Fae learns to wield power in her own right. Taking on corporate espionage, family betrayal, and identity theft in the heat of a high-end kitchen. Through love, lies, and freedom wars, she destroys all the lies that once chained her down. But when the ultimate secret drops-about her real father and the fortune she is about to inherit the enemies come rising from every corner and even love will have to be put to the test.
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Chapter: Chapter 365: Pahinga
Sa sumunod na araw, maagang nagising si Fae. Banayad ang sinag ng araw na tumatama sa kurtina, at ang malamig na hangin mula sa aircon ay halos ayaw siyang paalisin sa kama. Pero dahil sanay siya sa disiplina at routine, bumangon siya, ini-stretch ang braso, at kinuha ang kanyang telepono.Habang nakaupo sa gilid ng kama, nag-dial siya ng number. Dalawang ring pa lang—"Good morning, Ate Fae!"Isang matamis, napakabanayad, at masiglang boses ang sumagot.Ngumiti si Fae. "Micaela, kumusta ang Baker's Group?"Oo. Ang nasa kabilang linya ay si Micaela—dating suwail, dating magaspang ang ugali, dating puno ng yabang at galit… pero ngayon, ibang-iba na. Buong-buo, mabait, sweet, at parang mas bata pa sa totoong edad dahil sa lambing niya. Pinatawad na siya ng lahat at mahal na mahal niya ang kanyang Ate Fae.Sandaling tumahimik si Micaela bago nag-amin:"Ate… okay naman. Pero… kelan ka babalik ng Cebu? Miss na kita."Napangiti si Fae, napabuntong-hininga, halatang namiss niya rin ang kapat
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 364: Golden Fairy Group
Matapos ang ilang araw ng tamis, halakhak, at hindi masukat na lambing sa Maldives, muling bumalik sa Manila ang mag-asawa. Paglapag pa lang ng kanilang private jet sa NAIA VIP terminal, agad nilang naramdaman ang bigat pero saya ng pagbabalik-trabaho. Magkahawak-kamay silang bumaba sa hagdan ng jet, sabay hinga nang malalim—handa para sa bagong kabanata, hindi lang sa pag-ibig, kundi pati sa kanilang pinapanday na mga pangarap.Pagdating sa villa, nag-unpack lamang sila sandali bago muling naghiwalay ng landas kinabukasan para tuparin ang kani-kanilang tungkulin.Kinabukasan, pumasok si Richard sa Gold Prime Enterprises Headquarters. Binati siya ng mga empleyado na nakapila pa sa lobby, halos parang sinasalubong ang isang presidente ng bansa."Good morning, Chairman!" bati ng marami.Ngumiti lang si Richard. "Good morning. At hindi pa ako Chairman. Hindi pa ngayon," sabi niya, kaswal pero may bahid ng misteryosong plano sa boses.Pagkapasok niya sa boardroom, naroon na sina Kevin, Mo
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 363: Honeymoon
Pagkatapos ng seremonyang punô ng luha at kilig, lumipat ang lahat sa engrandeng open-air reception area sa may beachfront. Crystal chandeliers hung from elegant tent structures, golden lights reflecting off the calm waves. Soft instrumental music played in the background habang isa-isang pumapasok ang mga bisita.Richard and Fae arrived last—hand in hand, glowing, and very much in love."Ladies and gentlemen…" sigaw ng announcer,"…the newly married couple—Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Faerie Gold!"Umalingawngaw ang palakpakan....DINNERHabang kumakain, si Kevin ay… well… si Kevin pa rin."Ay Ma'am Fae," sabi ni Kevin habang sinusubo ang isang napakalaking sugpo,"kung alam mo lang, iniyakan ako ni boss Richard kagabi dahil kinakabahan daw siyang ikasal. Grabe, para akong naging nanay sa kanya."Naubo si Richard. Halos malaglag ang wine glass."KEVIN?!"Nagtawanan ang lahat, lalo na si Fernando na halos mapalakas ang sampal sa mesa sa kakatawa.Si Charlene naman, todo facepalm pero hal
Last Updated: 2025-11-22
Chapter: Chapter 362: Husband and Wife
Nang magkaharap na sina Richard at Fae sa altar, huminto ang musika at pumalit ang marahang hampas ng alon sa background. Tila pati ang dagat ay nakikinig.Ang presider ay ngumiti, tumingin sa bride and groom, at nagsalita:"Today, we witness a union blessed not just by family, but by every moment that shaped who you both are. Richard, Faerie… handa na ba kayo?"Sabay silang tumango.Sabay din silang napangiti—'yong ngiting punong-puno ng pagmamahal na hindi na kailangan ipaliwanag.Huminga nang malalim si Richard, hawak-hawak ang kamay ni Fae."Fae… noong araw na nakilala kita, hindi mo alam, pero doon nagsimula ang buhay ko ulit."Napaluha agad si Marcela. Si Kevin, pinipigil ang hikbi. Si Ariel Lim naglabas ng fan para takpan ang kilig niya."Pinakita mo sa akin," pagpapatuloy ni Richard, "kung ano ang totoong tapang—hindi 'yong kayang lumaban… kundi 'yong kayang magmahal kahit maraming sugat. Fae, ipinapangako ko… na sa buong buhay ko, ikaw ang magiging tahanan ko. At ako ang magi
Last Updated: 2025-11-22
Chapter: Chapter 361: Walang iiyak
Tumigil ang lahat.Nakahawak pa si Kevin sa kutsara, nakabuka ang bibig. Si Marcela napa–"oh?" nang mahina. Si lola napahinto sa pag-inom ng tsaa. At si lolo, nakangisi.Si Richard at Fae… parehong napatingin sa isa't isa.Walang salita.Pero parehong alam ang sagot.At mula sa katahimikan na 'yon—nag-transition ang mundo.Ang araw ay nasa golden hour, sumasayaw ang mga kulay kahel at rosas sa langit. Sa baybayin ng isang private luxury beach resort—isang lugar na tanging mga ultra-elite lamang ang karaniwang inaanyayahan—unti-unting dumarating ang mga bisita.Hindi basta bisita.Mga kilalang personalidad mula sa iba't ibang bansa—billionaire CEOs, royals mula sa Europe, media moguls, fashion icons, at ilang political dignitaries.May sariling VIP welcome lane. May paparazzi section. At may live orchestra sa gilid ng venue, tumutugtog ng soft instrumental.Ang mismong venue:Isang napakahabang red-carpet aisle na nakalatag sa malinis na buhangin.Nakapaligid dito ang tall crystal sta
Last Updated: 2025-11-21
Chapter: Chapter 360: Sorpresa
Natigilan sina Fae at Richard, sabay pang kumurap, matapos marinig ang sinabi ni Marcela."Mama…?" unti-unting nam crumple ang mukha ni Fae sa nahiwagaan.Napailing si Fae. "Ma, iba ang sakit mo. Hindi amnesia."Bahagyang suminghap sina Fernando at Kevin—pero si Marcela?Tumawa, malumanay pero halatang may kasamang pang-aasar."Oh my goodness, anak," sabi niya habang tinatakpan ang bibig na parang nahuli sa kalokohan. "I'm joking. Can't a mother make a little joke? Nakakakaba ka naman."Napabuntong-hininga si Fae, napahampas ng bahagya sa braso ng ina. "Mamaaaa!"Si Fernando naman, umiling nang nakangiti. "Hija, kahit kailan… hindi talaga mawawala ang kulit ng mama mo."Saka muling humarap si Marcela kay Richard. Mula sa malambot na ngiti, unti-unting lumalim ang ekspresyon niya—puno ng pasasalamat at paggalang."Richard… thank you," sabi niya, taos-puso at bahagyang nanginginig ang boses. "Salamat sa pag-aalaga sa anak ko… lalo na noong panahong mahina siya… at wala ako para gabayan
Last Updated: 2025-11-21
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