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Three years after graduation, I was waiting tables at a restaurant when I happened to run into some of my old classmates having a private dinner there. The moment they saw me carrying trays, they burst out laughing. My old rival Elliot sneered that I was a useless nobody, then pulled out 50 bucks and tossed it in front of me, telling me to lick the food scraps off his shoe. "Clean my shoe, and that fifty's yours!" Even my ex-girlfriend joined in to humiliate me. "I can't believe this is what you've become three years after graduation, Chase. Good thing I dumped you when I did—I'd hate to be the girlfriend of some broke loser." Elliot and a few others pinned me to the floor, forcing me to kneel and even bark like a dog. My ex clapped her hands, laughing. "Chase, you really do look like a dog when you're on your knees." Then, the restaurant manager rushed in. The moment he saw me, his face went pale with shock. "M–Mr. Levine… are you all right, sir?" Blood dripping down my forehead, I pointed at everyone in that room. "No one leaves this room tonight."

Due to my outstanding work performance, my boss grants me special permission to have flexible working hours. I am out until very late last night meeting a client, and I have only been asleep for a while when a call from my colleague wakes me up. "It's already 9:30 am! Why are you late again today?" I explain to her patiently that I worked overtime last night to finalize things with a client and have them sign the contract, so I won't be going into the office in the morning. My colleague snickers. "You'd better not think that you can skip work whenever you like just because you've achieved top sales in our department. "Today is our boss' son, Mr. Hammond's first day in the office. He might just tell you to pack your things and leave if you were to upset him in any way!" Despite the splitting headache I'm having, I try to recall it in my head. Alex Hammond, the man she's just mentioned, sounds very much like that fiance of mine, who desperately wants to tie the knot with me.

Rina Satyawati adalah seorang ibu rumah tangga yang mengurus 2 anak-anak nya sendiri, dulu dia sebenarnya adalah seorang model terkenal, nama panggungnya adalah Rose. Suaminya bernama Hanif, dia seorang fotografer professional, rina dan Hanif dulu menikah diusia yang masih muda, rina menikah diusianya 21 tahun disaat karirnya sebagai model sedang ada di puncaknya, sedangkan Hanif saat itu berusia 25 tahun. Mereka menikah karena rina sering menjadi model di setiap project fahmi. selama 9 tahun mereka menikah, mereka dikaruniai 2 anak, , anak pertama mereka berumur 7 tahun dan anak kedua mereka masih berusia 6 tahun. Keseharian rina setelah menikah dengan hanif adalah fokus dengan keluarga, sehingga rina tak punya waktu untuk mengurus dirinya. Dulu dia sangat cantik dan punya tubuh ideal, namun setelah anak kedua nya lahir, semua itu berubah. Namun nyata nya, suami nya tak terima itu dan memilih meninggalkannya dan berhubungan dengan wanita lain. Bagaimana kah cerita ini? simak terus cerita nya.

The moment my best friend dashes into the lottery shop ahead of me and rattles off that familiar string of numbers, I know instantly that she has been reborn, too. In my past life, my best friend and I were shortlisted for an interview at a Global 500 company just before graduation. However, there was only one opening available. On the day of the interview, I had a sudden urge to buy a lottery ticket, but as a result, I missed the interview, and my best friend got the job. As it turned out, I won the jackpot, totaling 50 million dollars. After graduation, I lived a carefree life, lounging at home and living off the interest. Meanwhile, after entering the company, my best friend was paid little and got bullied every single day. Eventually, she vented her anger on me and shoved me off a rooftop. I died from the fall instantly. After my death, my boyfriend covered for her, twisting the story to claim that I'd gone mad from idling too long and jumped on my own. The two of them fed on my misfortune, becoming influencers with millions of fans and raking in fortune. When I open my eyes again, I am reborn to the very day I bought that lottery ticket.

Anateya Berretta had her entire life mapped out. Get good grades, get her MBA, and take over her papi's security company as his sole heir. However, papi messed up and now she was a bargaining chip held hostage by New York's No. 1 Mafia Lord. It certainly didn't help that she'd met the man before, and yearned for him like no other. Romero Bartolone was at the peak of his rule when he lost his favorite casino in an organized attack. Now he was out one billion, with countless elitists jonesing for the returns on their backdoor investment. She was only supposed to be a hostage, but he couldn't stay away from the alluring light inside her that called to his darkness. First things first, a debt was owed-- and if someone had to pay-- why not her? Besides, she was entangled in the game of the underground now, and he was the only monster who could keep her safe. Still, with dangers lurking all around, they remain vulnerable in the most high-stakes game of all, the game of hearts. And he'd burn the world... so as long as he didn't lose. [Nb: This is a dark romance book intended for mature audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.] No. of Chapters To Be Released: ~50

Follow IG Author : @zhu.phi ----- Arc 1 : Kebangkitan Iblis Naga Hitam (Bab 1-180) Tamat Arc 2 : Prahara Kerajaan Kamandaria (Bab 181-436) Tamat Konon Naga hanya dongeng bagi penduduk Kamandaria karena sudah ribuan tahun tidak ada satupun yang pernah melihat wujud Naga apalagi Anak Naga yang ditakdirkan menjadi Pendekar Naga untuk menyelamatkan Bumi Karimun yaitu Bumi alih-alih Naga hidup berdampingan dengan manusia. Munculnya Sang Petualang yang bernama Candaka akan mengubah semuanya dari yang hanya dongeng menjadi kenyataan terutama untuk rakyat Kamandaria yang sudah ratusan tahun hidup dalam ketakutan di bawah pemerintahan Raja lalim dan kejam. Mampukah Candaka si Pendekar Naga Biru ini menyelamatkan dan membebaskan rakyat Kamandaria serta duduk di Tahta Kerajaan? Benarkah Naga itu ada? Apakah Candaka berhasil menemukan Kitab 9 Naga yang diagung-agungkan sebagai Kitab Silat paling sakti seantero jagad? Bagaimana dengan musuh abadi Pendekar Naga Biru, yaitu Iblis Naga Hitam yang juga ingin menguasai Kamandaria ini? Apakah Candaka Nagaswera akhirnya akan menjadi Raja Kamandaria?

Maddison grew up in the Iron Mountain Pack. They are a pack of werewolves with magical abilities, thanks to an old debt paid by an Original Witch Coven. She is very powerful - the most powerful magical shifter born in many years. When she is just a girl, she is accused being behind the deadly illness of her Luna. She tries to tell them she is innocent, but the Alpha is mad with grief. When she refuse to cure the Luna, telling him she has nothing to do with it, he banishes her. 9 years later Maddison lives in her cave. A peaceful life away from the prying eyes of others. She is a shy girl, but will not take shit from anyone. As she encounters her mate at her job, she flees over a misunderstanding and quit the job to make sure she never run into him again. She is adamant to never have a mate, and never enter a pack again. But Faith has its own rules and ways to do things. And as it is, Madison's role in the world is far from over. She must face many dangers to find her peace again. Will it be with her mate or will she uphold her vow to herself? Follow Maddison's journey as she once again is found in the middle of the fray of life, just as she thought she had escaped.

"It started as a prank. So...how did I end up on my knees for my neighbor in his office?" Zoe Justice (20) is finally free—no dorm rules, no nosy RAs, no lukewarm cafeteria mac and cheese. With her grandparents’ inheritance and a playlist full of bangers, she’s ready to celebrate her first night as a bona fide homeowner. New digs, new vibes, and definitely a party worthy of the milestone. She expected a few noise complaints and maybe a fussy neighbor or two. But she didn’t expect the cops to roll up before 9 p.m. and shut down the whole thing like it was some kind of crime scene. Apparently, someone across the street didn’t appreciate her welcome-home energy. And when Zoe spotted him—the smug, too-serious man on the porch, standing there like he owned the cul-de-sac—she knew exactly where the betrayal came from. So naturally, she let her middle fingers and death glare do the talking. Veterinarian or not, Mr. Peace-and-Quiet was officially on her list. And she? She wasn’t going down without a little payback. But what happens when the prank war turns into a love affair neither of them saw coming?

「宿主、あなたはすでに伊賀修司（いが しゅうじ）の攻略を8回挑戦していました。現在の好感度は99%。これまでで最高の数値です。 もう一度攻略すれば、成功の確率は極めて高いと予測されます！ 9回目の攻略を選びますか？それとも、リスクを取って攻略対象を変更しますか？」 システムの声を聞きながら、白鳥暖子（しらとり あつこ）はこれまでの8度の攻略を思い出した。 どんな身分で近づいても、修司には毎回、正体を見破られてきた。 最初は地震の中、彼を助けて命を落とした。 そのときは、ほんの少しだけど、彼も悲しんでくれた。 でも、彼が暖子が「復活」して再び自分に近づいてくるのを知ってからは、少しずつ彼女を人間として見なさなくなった。 7回目の死は、別荘の火事だった。 彼は、本命の飼い犬を助けに行けと命じた。 炎に焼かれて死んだあの痛みは、今でも思い出すだけで体が震える。 目を閉じて、かすれた声で暖子は答える。 「はい、変更する」 「了解しました。9回目の転生後、新たな攻略対象に変更します」 ……

I bought a million-dollar set of gold as my bridal accessories at the jewelry store. The wedding date was fast approaching, but the pieces still had not arrived. I personally went to the store to pick it up, but the sales assistant said the price of gold had increased, and I had to make up the price difference. “In the past two weeks, the price of gold has risen by $98 per gram. Since you purchased 1,314 grams, the price difference amounts to $128,772, which rounds up to $130,000.” She showed the number on the calculator to me, and I became speechless. “Two weeks ago, I already paid the full payment. You said the store provides the delivery service, so I did not take it with me. This is a scam!” The sales assistant looked at me with a scornful expression. “We’ve been in business for ten years, and we do honest deals only. Keep running your mouth off, and I swear I’ll sue you for defamation!” What she said had reminded me that the ten-year lease contract that I signed with them had expired. I immediately took out my phone and called her boss. “From this year onward, the rental cost will increase by 50%. If you can’t afford the rental cost, move out immediately!” “Why?” I sneered and said, “You’ll have to ask your staff then!”