Ash Of War Determination

Ella Hart was adopted into a wealthy household—but she never lived like a daughter. While her adoptive mother, Nora, indulged in luxury and high society, Ella was treated like little more than a servant, forced to do the hardest chores and surviving on scraps of affection. For years, no one questioned it. Until the day her biological family finally found her. Their arrival brought a shocking revelation. Years ago, the Hart family had arranged a marriage alliance with the powerful Sterling family. The bride was meant to be either Ella… or her beloved sister, Piper. When Piper met Tiesto Sterling—handsome, quiet, and dressed far too simply—she scoffed. A man without money, no matter how attractive, was beneath her. For Ella, however, the marriage felt like an escape. Eager to leave the life she had endured for so long, she agreed without hesitation and walked straight into City Hall with a man she barely knew, signing the marriage papers that very same day. What Ella didn’t know was this— The “poor” man she had just married was anything but ordinary. Tiesto Sterling was the most elusive tycoon in the city, a man whose wealth and power were whispered about in legends. And soon, the world would discover another secret. Because the girl everyone believed to be the pitiful Cinderella… was about to be protected by five powerful brothers—and reveal a true identity far greater than anyone imagined.

Lily Peterson's childhood sweetheart, Sean Clements, ran over my 70-year-old mother in his car while he was drunk-driving. Because of that, Mom died on the spot. But Lily insisted on signing the letter of forgiveness for Sean. "My mother-in-law had planned on scamming Sean for more money, so she lay beneath the wheels on purpose. She should be the one taking on the entire responsibility." Not only did Sean get released as an innocent man, but he also received the ten-million-dollar payment given by the insurance company as compensation for his emotional distress. "Honey, I grew up with Sean since we were kids. I can't just sit by and watch his life get ruined by imprisonment! Can't you be more gracious and stop bringing this issue up?" After leaving the police station, Sean uploads a post on his social media feed in a high-profile manner. "Lily looks so gorgeous when she defends me in front of others! Childhood sweethearts will always be the closest people in life!" Lily leaves a like on Sean's post right in front of me. I remain eerily calm. "Let's get a divorce, Lily." She huffs coldly in return. "You just want me to console you, right? Tristin Foley, you're already 30 years old. Can you stop being childish?" I've already brought up divorce multiple times in the past. That's why Lily refuses to believe that I will leave her for real. But what she doesn't know is that I've snuck in a divorce agreement into the documents meant for the case closure registration, and she has personally left her signature there.

I was the daughter of the Azurez Sect’s leader and its next heir. Unfortunately, on the eve of my succession ceremony, an accident occurred while I was descending the mountain to eliminate vengeful spirits. At a critical moment, my powers spiraled out of control, and I succumbed to demonic backlash. The spirits wounded me, and in an instant, all my cultivation was destroyed. My fiancé, Julian Zackman, ventured alone into the spirits’ lair to save me. He battled them for three days and three nights before finally bringing me back. However, in doing so, he lost an arm and a thousand years’ worth of cultivation. From that day on, he could no longer wield a sword. I was consumed with guilt. I even convinced myself that I would leave everything behind and live in seclusion with him, living a simple life together. However, by chance, I overheard a conversation between him and my father. “I know what I did to Queenie was wrong, but she was too powerful. I had no choice but to slip some of the delusional powder into her sachet to make her go astray. I needed to make sure Wendy could become Sect Leader.” My father looked at Julian’s empty sleeve with regret. “I understand your intentions, but you didn’t have to sacrifice your arm. You are my most gifted disciple. Without it, how will you ever wield a sword again?” “Master, don’t worry. It was only an illusion to deceive her. Once Wendy takes over the sect, I’ll arrange a place for Queenie at the foot of the mountain. Without cultivation, she’s worth nothing to Azurez Sect. She might as well live down there, farming, raising chickens, and living as a peasant woman. At least she’ll have a stable life that way.” My heart sank. Everything he did had been a lie. It was all to force me to give up my place. If the world had turned its back on me, I would tear it down in return.

“She died betrayed, broken, and with nothing left… then woke up with a second chance.” Natasha Berlin once gave up everything for love, only to be destroyed by the man she trusted most. Betrayed by her husband, abandoned by those around her, and stripped of the future she fought for, her life ended in regret. But fate gives her what no one else can—a second chance. Reborn to the days before her downfall, Natasha is determined to rewrite her destiny. This time, she will not beg for love. She will not lose herself for a man. And she will claim the powerful Berlin empire that should have been hers. There is only one problem. To inherit the company, Natasha must be married. Enter Sebastian Laurent—cold, powerful, dangerously unreadable, and carrying secrets of his own. His solution is simple: a contract marriage that benefits them both. But revenge is easy. Falling for the wrong man again could destroy everything. In a world of wealth, betrayal, family power, and dangerous desire, Natasha must decide: Will she use her second chance to win… or lose her heart all over again?

My Mafia husband, Alessio, was sleeping with his stepsister, Sophia. In the car, the study, the bathroom, even on the dining table, they left evidence of their affair everywhere. "Sophia, don't worry. Once I solidify my position in the family, I'll give you everything." "Blair… she's just a tool to secure my position." In our eight years of marriage, he had whispered the sweetest words in the world to me. Now, his devotion was worthless. I didn't cry or cause a scene. Instead, I made a deal on the black market. In two weeks, Blair Greco would disappear from this world for good.

On my wedding day, my fiance's first love appeared at the wedding ceremony wearing the exact same haute couture gown as mine. I watched them stand together at the entrance, greeting the guests as if they were the bride and groom. Maintaining a calm expression, I complimented them, saying they looked like the perfect couple—beauty and brains, a match made in heaven. She burst into tears and fled the scene. He, however, didn't hesitate to humiliate me in front of everyone, accusing me of being petty and narrow-minded. When the wedding banquet was over, he left for what was supposed to be our honeymoon—with her by his side. I didn't argue or cause a scene. Instead, I quietly booked an appointment for an abortion.

Bagi Henry James, menjadi anak adopsi di keluarga Wilson sama sekali tidak berbeda dengan menjadi budak. Ketika akhirnya ia dan putri bungsu keluarga Wilson, Lily, saling jatuh cinta, situasi justru semakin memburuk. Keduanya diusir dari rumah keluarga Wilson dan terpaksa hidup dalam kemiskinan di Flat yang kumuh. Yang lebih buruk lagi, tidak ada satu pun perusahaan yang bersedia mempekerjakan Henry, membuat mereka seperti terbelenggu dalam kutukan nasib sial. Namun, takdir mereka berubah ketika seorang pria tua yang baru saja keluar dari penjara mengungkapkan semua rahasia tentang Henry James.

Demi menyelamatkan keluarganya dari kebangkrutan, Sara Clementine harus menikah dengan Matthew Stanley, seorang ahli waris tunggal kerajaan bisnis Stanley Group yang terkenal dingin dan tak tersentuh. Bagi Sara, pernikahan itu tak lebih dari sebatas kontrak. Ia tak mengenal Matthew, dan tak berharap apapun darinya. Namun, di balik sikap acuh dan pandangan tajam pria itu, tersembunyi masa lalu yang tak pernah Sara bayangkan.

Tiga tahun pernikahan Maria dan Fiko belum dikaruniai seorang anak. Fiko yang sudah rindu dipanggil ayah memutuskan untuk menikah kembali. Ketidak adilan Fiko dalam membagi nafkah lahir dan batin pada kedua istrinya, membuat Fiko harus memilih di antara Maria atau Istri mudanya. Fiko sangat mencintai Maria, tapi apa yang bisa dia lakukan ketika ternyata istri mudanya kini tengah hamil anaknya? Mawar Hitam Berdarah adalah lambang yang menggambarkan cinta mati yang sejati. Tapi, bagi Maria Mawar Hitam Berdarah adalah sebuah kesakitan. Cinta tulus untuk sang Suami, kini menjadi cinta mati yang mengalir luka.

"Ini murni transaksi bisnis. Jangan tertipu oleh senyumku atau kemewahan ini. Begitu kontrak berakhir, kau pergi." Dalam satu malam, dunia Isabella runtuh. Dikhianati oleh kekasih dan sahabatnya sendiri, ia kehilangan segalanya. Terpojok tanpa pilihan, Isabella terpaksa mengambil langkah nekat: menjual dirinya dalam pernikahan kontrak dengan Sebastian, sang "Iblis Korporat" yang dingin dan tak tersentuh. Di bawah bimbingan Sebastian, Isabella ditempa dari gadis polos menjadi pebisnis yang tangguh. Namun, saat misi balas dendamnya dimulai, sebuah rahasia kelam terkuak—target yang harus ia hancurkan ternyata adalah ayah kandungnya sendiri. Kini, di tengah percikan cinta yang seharusnya tak ada, Isabella terjebak dalam dilema mematikan: menuntaskan dendam, atau mengikuti kata hatinya?