Grandpa Ryu One Piece

No freedom? Yes, I feel trapped, like just another pawn on a chessboard, limited in my movements. As a child of a wealthy family, I'm bound to follow their rules, one of which is to expand our wealth. To achieve this, I am expected to marry the child of another affluent family that partners with ours in business. Our marriage has already been arranged—not because of love, but because we must adhere to the dictates of our families. The night before the ceremony, a rebellion sparked within me. I decided to defy my parents' rules, if only for a single night. I found myself at a club owned by a friend, where I submerged myself in alcohol, seeking an escape. As I reveled in the music and the dim lights, I spotted a handsome man who had been watching me since my arrival. Fueled by liquid courage, I approached him without a second thought, ignoring the consequences of my recklessness. In a bold move, I kissed him directly on the lips. To my surprise, he kissed me back, and thus began a long, passionate night together. When morning came, I assumed I would never see him again, completely shocked when I realized that he was the uncle of my fiancé. As I stared at him in disbelief, he flashed a charming smile and said, "Nice to meet you, my nephew-in-law."

Six years ago, Cynthia left Lucien and divorced him while pregnant with their child. Lucien's words, "If I ever meet you again, you'll know WHAT HELL IS!" hung over her like a curse, lingering in the years like a nightmare. Six years later, an unexpected turn of events throws Cynthia into a thrilling one-night stand. And the man involved turns out to be none other than Lucien, the one who had once cursed her so cruelly! Once again, fate has cruelly bound them together. Lucien looks at Cynthia with eyes full of hatred, but beneath that fury, there seems to be something deeper—emotions too complex for him to even name. Is it love or hate? The line has long since blurred. Cynthia is a bundle of nerves, desperately trying to hide the existence of her child. But with Lucien's probing gaze fixed on her, how long can she keep up the charade? What twists and turns will their story take from here?

Somewhere between staying silent and screaming for help… she existed. Seventeen-year-old Maren has mastered the art of disappearing in plain sight. Haunted by past trauma, locked in a toxic relationship she can't escape, and drowning under the pressure of school and a world that never cared to understand her, she begins to wonder if life is even worth staying for. No one sees her pain—until he does. The new boy, Kade, has his own shadows. He’s blunt, observant, and completely unafraid to call her out—making him an instant enemy. But when he overhears a moment no one was meant to witness, he realizes the truth: the girl everyone overlooks is barely holding on. As Kade steps deeper into her shattered world, their connection becomes a lifeline. But secrets run deeper than he imagined, and when Maren goes missing, no one believes she’s worth finding—except him. Fighting time, silence, and the lies that built her cage, Kade refuses to give up. Because sometimes, saving someone means proving they were never invisible at all. A heartbreaking, haunting, and ultimately hopeful story about survival, truth, and what it really means to be seen.

Dimas pria sukses diusianya yang terbilang cukup muda. Namun, ketampanan, kepopuleran, pun kekayaan tidak lantas membuatnya merasakan kebahagiaan. Terlebih tuntutan sang ibu yang selalu menjodohkannya dengan putri rekan bisnisnya membuat Dimas semakin tertekan. Lelah dengan semua tekanan membuatnya memilih menenangkan diri beberapa hari di rumah peristirahatan keluarganya, tapi saat akan kembali, Dimas mengalami kecelakaan dan ditolong serta dirawat oleh Andrea karena hilang ingatan. Tinggal dengan Andrea membuat Dimas merasa nyaman dan merasa mengenal Andrea di masa lalu hingga akhirnya ia menyadari siapa Andrea, tapi ia masih menyimpannya untuk sendiri karena Andrea yang ia kenal dulu dan sekarang berbeda. Ada sesuatu yang terjadi hingga Andrea tidak mengenalnya atau memang Andrea tidak menyadari kehadirannya dulu. Entahlah! Kejadian demi kejadian terjadi hingga sesuatu mengharuskan keduanya terikat dalam sebuah pernikahan dan seiring berjalannya waktu cinta tumbuh di antara mereka. Namun, semua tidak berjalan semudah yang mereka harapkan. Perpisahan keduanya harus terjadi karena Andrea dijemput paksa oleh sang kakak sebelum Dimas bisa mencegahnya. Bisakah Dimas menemukan dan membawa Andrea kembali padanya? Atau justru harus menerima keinginan ibunya untuk menikah dengan wanita pilihan ibunya tersebut? Saat keadaan tidak mendukung, jarak dan waktu memisahkan, bisakah Dimas dan Andrea mempertahankan ikatan di antara mereka? Sementara banyak orang yang menginginkan keduanya berpisah.

“ Let's break up, Miranda. ” His words were likened to fiery knives, piercing through her already wounded heart. “ No, Joseph…. Please don't say this. I — ” Her words became cut up in her throat, seeing the look in his eyes. For a moment, she couldn't recognize the guy in front of her. Where was her caring and compassionate best friend, who never ceased to dote endlessly on her? “ Okay. ” She said, swallowing the lump in her throat. She didn't miss the relief in his eyes. “ Goodbye, Miranda. ” He stared at her one more time, taking several steps backwards until he was out of her sight. Miranda broke down in tears when he was out of her sight, she found it completely difficult to believe what had just happened. “ When did we get here? ” she wondered as the pain in her heart intensified. …. Miranda and Joseph had been best friends since forever until Joseph fell in love with the Queen Bee. Their relationship deteriorated as a result. Despite how devastated she was by the news, Mira still felt happy for him, until she accidentally found out about the evil scheme the Queen Bee had against him. In the end, she became torn between taking a risk on their friendship by telling him about it, or keeping quiet and watching him get ruined. What will she do? Read this book to find out.

Si Kassandra Celestine Gomez o mas kilala bilang Cassie ay isang dalagang puno ng pangarap. Hindi man nila natitikman ang karangyaan ng buhay, busog na busog naman siya sa pagmamahal at magandang asal na itinuturo palagi sa kaniya ng kaniyang mga magulang. Walang ibang ginawa si Andra kundi ang mag-aral at magtrabaho upang makatulong sa kaniyang pamilya. Hanggang sa dumating ang araw na ha hindi inaasahan ni Cassie na magbabago sa buhay niya. Nakilala niya ang masungit na engineering student na si Jeremiah Nite Sanchez. Sa unang pagkakataon ay naranasan niyang umibig. Tila kampi pa sa kaniya ang tadhana at hinayaan nitong maranasan kung paano mahalin ng kaniyang minamahal. Ang kanilang mga araw ay napupuno ng mga bahaghari at mga paro-paru ngunit lahat ng ito’y natuldukan dahil sa isang pagkakamali. Ano nga ba ang sukatan ng totoong pagmahahal? Ano ang gagawin kung hindi pa nga nag-uumpisa ang laban ay talo ka na? Paano mo masasabing siya’y mahal mo talaga? Itatama pa ba o tama na?

Love is an overrated word, and just like a spell that brainwashes our system, people are bound to search for their true love -- but not in Marion’s case. Her adoptive family, together with her biological father, wants her to have a child of her own. And when the dazzling one hundred billion pesos inheritance is on the line, she will trample her beliefs and desperately search for a man that will give her outstanding genes for her ‘one hundred billion pesos baby.’

Xander Martin is a man with a reputation to uphold. He's handsome, rich, young, smart and... Cassanova. It's no secret that he likes to spend time with rich women. In fact, the whole town knew he didn't want to sleep with the same girl twice. But everything changed when he accidentally had sex with a girl. Frustrated that the girl is not the hired girl he thought he was, Xander accuses her of being a spy sent by his business rival to destroy him. So, is the accusation true? Did Xander succeed in finding the girl? The most important final question, who exactly is that woman?

Coral learns her entire life had been a lie, she’s forced to come to terms with the fact that she comes from a long line of Pure Elemental Conjurers whose abilities and genetics are very unique in their world. Coral is told she’s a fire elemental, and not just that, she’s what society calls an Elementalist. A unique elemental with the ability to not only control the four main elements of the earth, but has an unlimited amount of power. Her rear ability has only been seen once, on her ancestor, and due to the purity of her family’s bloodline she inherited that ability from that ancestor. Coral will slowly struggle to maintain her sanity among a world of abnormalities, especially when her identity becomes revealed and everyone at the academy finds out she is the illegitimate daughter of Steven Carter and Bella Ray. This revelation puts her directly into the spotlight, and her words and actions constantly draw the attention of students. More than once, Coral will be forced down by her insecurities and fears, and the new revelations regarding her parent’s death.

Jordan Sanders had a one-night stand at a Christmas party after having too much to drink. She woke up the next morning with no memory of the night and her thought now was of the interview that she might be late for. After entering the office of Cameron Carter (CEO) of Carter's Enterprise Holdings, he said something she never expected. "It's you." "Yes, I'm here for an interview." "No." He shook his head. "Yes." I nodded mine. "Don't you remember? We spent last night together." He declared. I lurched back at his words. "Maybe I can jog your memory." He gave a lopsided smirk. Before I could process what he was doing, his lips were on mine. Kissing me deeply. After her failed interview, Jordan's life seems to spiral out of control, she learns that Cameron Carter blacklisted her from ever being able to get a job in America. Her mother is sick and her past is catching up to her. But despite all this, Jordan has yet another one-night stand. This time with Jasper Morgan. But who will Jordan choose when both men start to show interest in her?