Kudeta 98

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離婚して半年、元夫が突然SNSでトレンド入りしていた。 その理由は……「今の奥さんが飛び降り自殺した」から。 しかも、自殺する時に握りしめていたのは、長々とした98ページの「家訓」のプリントアウト。 飛び降りた理由？ 「割引で1本200円になっていた醤油を買えなかったから」だそうだ。 そして記者が押し寄せてきた。 「この家訓、暗記してました？」

For five years, my fated mate, Alpha Kaelen and I have had 98 marking ceremonies. And every single time, his teeth would stop right at my neck. All because the Omega he claimed was "like a sister" to him always managed to faint at just the "right" moment. At the 99th ceremony, that Omega got "hurt" again. "I swear I'll complete the marking next time," Kaelen said, scooping up the other she-wolf without a backward glance. I burned the Luna gown I'd worn 99 times and changed back into my royal princess dress from the Moonshadow Realm. Then severed my mate bond and walked away without a second glance. It wasn't until searing pain hit Kaelen, and he crying for me to come back, that the Shaman coldly told him: "She is a true princess! And you were never worthy of her."

I, Isabella Norton, once made a promise with Julian Lawson, the billionaire CEO. After 98 proposals, he vows to appear at the doors of the city hall on my 99th attempt. But when the day comes, he doesn't show up. Instead, he brings his mistress, Natalie Mayer, to a concert. The sweet kiss they share under the camera's spotlight quickly turns into a trending sensation. At the same time, I also make headlines for turning up at the city hall for the 99th time. Speculations about the mysterious groom who never makes an appearance run wild. Everyone wonders when I will make my 100th attempt to propose. Out of guilt, Julian promises to show up next time when he realizes that I have carried out my promise. But when he finally arrives there clad in an impeccable suit, all he receives is a text message from me. "There won't be a hundredth proposal. It's over between us."

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!”

They ran away and lived in human world, she transform herself into a human being not minding the consequence of everything. She revolve her world to him. She devote her whole self to him. One day, she want to surprise his husband, but she got surprised on what she just witnessed. She want to surprise him of the little god on her tummy but she was beyond surprise when she witnessed that his husband was holding a baby, the princess baby, a son of the princess and his husband, a fruit of their affair and trecherous deed to a goddess. Their giggling while staring their son while she's dying because of pain. Unexplainable pain. A gods and goddess suddenly appeared everywhere. A knight of my twin brother, apollo. He witness everything. He's fuming mad and want to kill him, but he got killed by him. I want to kill her but he killed me and my little god to save the princess and their prince. Unbearable pain, unbearable anger, unbearable curses and unbearable thoughts. She called and ask for help to the goddess of moon, selene and the goddess of rebirth, azraelle. She swore at the light of the crescent blue moon that they will be reborn again with her and she will make them pay. She passed out before she could finish her curse. In another side of the world someone was born, a child was born. A curse child.

Malaking halaga ang kinakailangan ni Colleen Perez para mabili ang bahay na kanyang nais para sa kanila ng kaniyang kapatid. Ngunit dahil hindi sapat ang kanyang ipon ay pumunta siya sa bangko para kumuha ng loan. At ang housing loan lamang ang available para sa halaga na kinakailangan nya. Hindi naging madali ito dahil hindi pa siya pasado sa kwalipikasyon. May kinakasama o dapat kasal na ang maaaring maka avail lamang ng loan na ito. Dahil dito tinanggap niya ang alok ng kakilala niyang lola na makipag blind-date sa kaniyang apo at pumayag sa alok nitong kasal. Ang hindi niya lang inaasahan ay boss niya sa trabaho ang magiging ka blind-date niya at agad siyang pumayag sa idea na sila ay magkaroon ng isang contractual relationship sa loob lamang ng isang taon.

“Jika dia tidak bisa bertahan di Alam ini, dan tidak bisa naik ke Alam Atas, berarti dia tidak layak menjadi anakku!” _________ Xiao Tian, anak yang ditinggalkan oleh kedua orang tuanya. Awalnya, dia hidup bahagia, menjadi putra mahkota dari Kerajaan Wang. Namun, tragedi besar menimpa keluarganya. Pamannya yang ia cintai melakukan kudeta, membunuh Ibu dan Ayahnya, beserta orang-orang yang setia terhadap orang tuanya. Namun, kematian orang tuanya adalah kepalsuan. Itu hanya skema untuk meninggalkannya di Alam Tianwu, alam terendah di Alam Semesta. Dia bangkit sendirian, menapaki jalan yang sangat sulit. Ketika dia tahu Ayah dan Ibunya tidak mati, dia merasa marah. Amarahnya tidak membabi buta, melainkan memperkuat tekadnya untuk menjadi lebih kuat. Dengan semangat yang tinggi, dia berhasil bangkit dari Alam Rendah, naik ke setiap Alam, hingga ia melampaui Ayahnya dan menjadi penguasa seluruh Alam Semesta! “Aku, Xiao Tian, bersumpah akan mengubah ketidakadilan ini. Aku akan mencapai keabadian, dan menciptakan kedamaian agar tidak ada satu pun yang tertindas lagi di Alam Semesta, dan kekuatan bukan lagi tolak ukur untuk mendapatkan keadilan! Jika kekuatan adalah kunci, cukup aku menjadi yang terkuat dan mengendalikan seluruh keadilan Alam Semesta!”

Pendant cinq ans, mon compagnon destiné, l'Alpha Kaël, et moi avons vécu 98 cérémonies de marquage. Et chaque fois, ses crocs s'arrêtaient juste avant de m'atteindre le cou. Tout ça parce que l'Oméga qu'il disait considérer « comme une sœur » s'évanouissait toujours au moment parfaitement choisi. Lors de la 99ᵉ cérémonie, cette Oméga s'est de nouveau « blessée ». « Je te jure que je terminerai le marquage la prochaine fois », a dit Kaël en soulevant l'autre louve dans ses bras, sans même me jeter un regard. J'ai alors brûlé la robe de Luna que j'avais portée 99 fois, puis j'ai remis ma robe royale de princesse du Royaume d'Ombrelune. Ensuite, j'ai brisé le lien du destin et je suis partie sans me retourner. Ce n'est qu'au moment où Kaël a été frappé par une douleur brûlante et qu'il m'a suppliée de revenir que le Chaman lui a dit froidement : « Elle est une vraie princesse. Et toi, tu n'as jamais été digne d'elle. »

After I've completed 98 tasks for my fiancee, Cheryl Landeau, she finally agrees to marry me once I've completed the 99th task for her. For that task, I'm required to pick her up outside her company. On the day I stand outside Cheryl's company with a huge flower bouquet in my arms, I don't see her at all despite having waited till late night. Soon after, I get hospitalized due to a high fever. When I tap on my phone, the first thing I see is a photo of the marriage certificate belonging to Cheryl and her assistant, Jason York. Jason even includes a caption with the photo. "My mom is very satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Please take good care of me from now on, my dear wife." The next day, I hang a banner outside the company. "May Ms. Landeau and Mr. York grow old in harmony and be blessed with children." All of my colleagues are stunned, to say the least. At that moment, Cheryl quickly pulls me into her office. She then explains, "Jason's mom is severely ill. Her death wish is watch him get married. What's wrong with me fulfilling her wish? Can't you show more kindness toward Jason? "Now, stop throwing that tantrum of yours and get rid of the banner. Once Jason's mom passes away, I'll file for a divorce from him." I just smile as I set off more fireworks at the doorway. "Oh, you don't have to bother with a divorce. I'm worried that his mom might come back to life soon. Let's just end things here."