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"Boss.. Boss please forgive me! I was drunk so I thought she was one of the clan's whóre I swear I didn't know she was yours" The man begged like his life depended on it. "Which hand did you use to touch her" Aurelio spoke calmly. "My.. My... L-Left-" He wasn't chanced to finish his sentence when Aurelio cut off his left hand completely. Blood splashed on his cheek as it began bumping out of the man's hand. "Aarrrgghh!!!" The agonizing cry from the man echoed in the room as he peed on himself. Aurelio turned to Amour who looked horrified with the scene she just witnessed. His hands found his way to her neck and he gripped it tightly, bringing her face close to his so he could have a clear view of the terrified look on her face. "This.. Is just the highest level of my kindness compared to what I can do. Remember this, you're mine! Mine to touch, mine to fuck, mine to do whatever I want with... No one else... But me" A drop of tear fell from Amour's eyes. •••• Aurelio Giovanni is the second in command of THE DARK BULLS, one of the biggest mafia empire in Los Angeles, he's the underboss He ruthless, to him "second chance" doesn't exist in his vocabulary Just like air, one never knows his next move. He can be as calm as a gentle breeze but the next minute, a raging hurricane What happens when he sets eye on 22 years old Amour who's just curious to discover the world around her? How did both of them meet? What happens when Aurelio claims Amour as his possession? Will Amour ever escape from his déadly clutches? Or not? What if there's more to it than what meets the eye?

Two ancient royal bloodlines survived the fall of empires — not in castles or crowns, but in billion-dollar corporations and global influence. In the dazzling metropolis of Aurora Country, the Vale and Albourne families remain as symbols of wealth, power, and legacy. Bound by a centuries-old friendship, their alliance is now cemented in secret: a marriage contract between their only heirs. Valerie Vale, 22, the unseen princess, lives quietly as a team leader in the creative design department at AV Tech, the flagship company owned by both families. Free-spirited, bright, and hidden from the public to protect her rare lineage, she loves her ordinary life — and has no plans to give it up. Leon Albourne, 23, is Aurora’s golden boy. Nicknamed “The Perfect Prince,” he’s admired for his brilliance, composure, and leadership. Every move he makes is under scrutiny — except the most important one of all: marrying Valerie Vale in secret, on the eve of her 23rd birthday. Now, they must live together under one roof. To the world, Leon is married — but no one knows to whom. To each other, they are bound by duty — and three house rules. But behind Leon’s cold gaze is a truth hidden for 11 years — he’s loved Valerie since the moment they met. And now, the game begins.

Anindya Kirana, gadis cantik berusia 22 tahun, sudah bertahun-tahun bekerja keras di ibu kota demi menghidupi kedua orang tuanya di kampung. Anak tunggal ini rela menunda kebahagiaan pribadinya demi melihat senyum di wajah ayah dan ibunya. Saat sedang menikmati cuti singkat dari pekerjaannya, sebuah kabar mengejutkan datang—ibunya mengabari bahwa sang ayah masuk ICU. Tanpa pikir panjang, Anindya segera memesan tiket dan pulang ke kampung halamannya. Namun, setibanya di sana, alih-alih melihat ayah terbaring lemah, ia malah mendapati pria itu sehat walafiat, duduk santai di teras rumah. Anindya bingung dan merasa dibohongi. Tapi sebelum sempat marah, ibunya justru pecah dalam tangis dan mengungkapkan kenyataan pahit: keluarga mereka terlilit utang sebesar 500 juta rupiah. Sang ayah ditipu saat menjual sawah warisan, dan kini waktu yang tersisa untuk melunasi utang hanya dua minggu. Dalam kepanikan dan putus asa, sang ibu menyampaikan satu-satunya jalan keluar: seorang juragan kaya di desa mereka bersedia menanggung semua utang—dengan syarat Anindya harus menikah dengannya. Kepala Anindya seolah dihantam batu. Cinta, masa depan, dan harga dirinya dipertaruhkan. Di tengah dilema antara keluarga dan kebebasannya, Anindya harus memilih: menolak dan membiarkan orang tuanya kehilangan segalanya, atau menyerahkan takdirnya pada lelaki yang bahkan belum tentu dikenalnya.

Elena Hart once had everything, money, beauty, and a kind heart that trusted too easily. But her perfect marriage to the charming Liam Blackwood ended in betrayal and even murder, planned by him and her best friend, Serena Cole. Her whole world fell apart. Yet death wasn't the end for her. One day, Elena woke up in her 22 year old body, seven years before the day she was meant to die. Her memories were broken, but she was filled with a strong will: this time, she would write her own ending. Reborn, Elena was no helpless princess. With the knowledge of what was to come and a clever, quick mind, she stepped into a world of secret business deals, hidden family stories, and a love triangle that made her quest for revenge even more complicated. There was Adrian Voss, the mysterious rival CEO whose cold look hid a past linked to hers, and Noah Grant, her childhood friend whose quiet loyalty showed deep, unspoken love. As Elena fought against Liam and Serena's evil plans, she uncovered even darker secrets, Hart Industries was really a front for a criminal empire, her mother's death was no accident, and maybe her second chance at life was part of a strange, bigger bargain. With every twist and turn, Elena had to choose between seeking revenge or forgiving, between following love or standing on her own. But in a game where enemies wear smiles and allies hide daggers, trust could be her downfall... or her redemption.

A Date with My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad At 22, Amelia is a thriving photographer—until her ex-boyfriend shatters her world. Desperate to move on, she agrees to a blind date, expecting nothing… until she meets Ethan Blackwood. Older. Powerful. Irresistibly charming. Their chemistry is instant, their connection undeniable. For the first time in years, Amelia feels alive. But neither of them knows the truth. Ethan is her ex-boyfriend’s father. When the past collides with the present, will love survive—or will it all come crashing down?

Au-delà des Vagues Aya, une jeune ivoirienne de 22 ans, n’a plus rien à perdre quand elle embarque clandestinement pour l’Italie. Fuyant la pauvreté, un mariage forcé et les cicatrices d’un passé trop lourd, elle traverse l’Afrique du Nord et brave la mer Méditerranée. Le voyage est un cauchemar : violence, faim, peur constante. Mais elle survit. Et c’est déjà une victoire. Arrivée à Naples, sans papiers ni repères, elle erre entre foyers d’accueil et petits boulots précaires. Jusqu’au jour où son chemin croise celui de Salvatore Neri, un homme d’affaires aussi influent que mystérieux. Il a tout : l’argent, le pouvoir, une vie réglée au millimètre. Elle n’a rien… sauf son regard brûlant de vie. Contre toute attente, il l’aide. D’abord par pitié. Puis par fascination. Et très vite, par amour. Aya se méfie. Trop beau pour être vrai. Elle a trop souffert pour croire aux contes de fées. Mais Salvatore, lui aussi, cache ses propres blessures. Leur relation devient un refuge, un feu fragile qu’ils doivent protéger du monde extérieur… et de leurs propres démons. Entre les préjugés, les obstacles administratifs, les différences de classe et les fantômes du passé, leur amour tiendra-t-il ?

Vaelora “Elyndra” Rhydian is the last of a broken bloodline, the cursed heir of NightMoor’s fallen Beta family. Orphaned by war, suffering from horrible PTSD from being raised by an abusive stepfather, and haunted by a wolf that won't fully awaken, her life has been nothing but loss. At 22, she still can’t complete her transformation. Each attempt nearly kills her. Plagued by nightmares and a mysterious voice inside her, she searches for answers, and her mate. But when she finally finds him at the Moon Festival, it’s not salvation that greets her. It’s rejection. Zarek Vortan Blackmoor, the feared Alpha of the NightMoor Pack, is cold, brutal, and cursed, just like her. Believing he doesn't have a mate and unworthy of love, he’s prepared to marry another. But fate intervenes. When Zarek discovers Vaelora is his fated mate, the one woman who could unravel his most dangerous secret, he rejects her in front of the entire pack. But destiny isn't so easily defied. When Vaelora offers him a deal that could save them both, they’re forced into a reluctant alliance; one built on secrets, betrayal, and a bond neither of them can sever. He’s the Alpha cursed to fall. She's Luna, destined to rise. Will pride, pain, and prophecy tear them apart, or can they heal each other before darkness consumes them both?

Our Pack followed an ancient law: if a she-wolf wasn't bonded by the age of 23, the Pack had the right to assign her a mate, regardless of her will. Felix is my childhood sweetheart and fated mate, the Alpha of the Moonclaw Pack. But he postponed our bonding ceremony and is holding a mating ceremony with an Omega first, all because of that law. Felix pitied Omega, Valentina, who was already 22, afraid she would be matched with a bad mate. But he seemed to forget that after waiting for him for 5 years, I would turn 23 next month. My mother and I begged him to reconsider our mating ceremony only to be met with Felix's dilemma attitude: "You've waited this many years, what's a little longer?" "Besides me, who else would choose Valentina? Clara, you still have parents, but Valentina is poor, she only has me." "Please wait, after the mate bond ceremony with Valentina, I'll break it and then bond with you." Later, in order to prevent me from bonding with a slave, my mother hurriedly chose a mate for me. Coincidentally, my mate bond ceremony and Felix and Valentina's mate bond ceremony were on the same day. On the day I was being taken off in a luxury car, I passed by Felix handing him ceremonial flowers. When he saw me, he suddenly shifted into a wolf and blocked the car insane. Even after being hit and vomiting blood, he stared intensely at me and asked why I was wearing a wedding dress…