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An immortal was tricked before his death into marrying a foolish granddaughter of a powerful family. Initially, he planned to ignore her, but he soon discovered that her unique bloodline was essential to his cultivation. Reluctantly, he decided to secretly protect her. The female lead was once infamous as the "madwoman" of her family, known for her violent and unpredictable personality, as well as her unfathomable skills in poison. However, when faced with her savior, she chose to hide her true self, pretending to be an obedient and gentle girl by his side. Yet, her younger sister, driven by greed for the family fortune, relentlessly bullied and oppressed her. Forced into a corner, the female lead had no choice but to transform into a ruthless figure in the shadows, hiding her true nature from her savior as she navigated the challenges and dangers that surrounded them.

She was deceived by a villain, left broke, and saw her son die. After rebirth, she's back for revenge with her billionaire CEO hubby, raising her son and living happily ever after.

Rowan's life was shattered when he witnessed his mother's brutal murder, leaving him tormented by vengeance. Yet, his quest for justice is stalled by his master, who holds the key to his enemy's identity. The price? Rowan must honor an ancient marriage contract, forcing him to choose between love and revenge.

Forced to abandon his martial path for a scholarly life, Sean was betrayed by his fiancée, Luna. Her harsh words, "My husband must be a general, not a weak scholar!" ignite a fire in him. With his dignity shattered, Sean vows revenge. Leaving the scholar's life behind, he rises from the ashes to conquer the land and reclaim his destiny as a legendary general. No one can stop the man who's destined to rule.

Fred, a strong soldier, whose strength is so overwhelming that it drives his enemies to collapse, returns to the city after leaving the army. He finds a beautiful lady CEO to pretend to be a couple. And he will avenge his buddy Adrian.

Charli Kaplan, the new transfer at Maple Elite Academy, quickly becomes the school's most controversial figure. But appearances can be deceiving. Rowan Hawkins may seem like a tyrant, but is he truly a heartless bully? Meanwhile, Noah Tucker frequently comes to her aid—what's his motive? Now Charlie must decide: Will she choose her enemy or the golden boy?

Rowan Ashford is reborn as the villain in a novel—a cross‑dressing, arrogant heir fated to be executed by the male lead, Adrian Collins. To survive, she must publicly humiliate him while secretly improving his affection for her. In a dangerous game of pretense and desire, can Rowan rewrite her fate and win the heart of the future king?

Eli Baran is a genie in a magic lamp who can grant three wishes. After thousands of years, a billionaire uses his last wish to grant Eli freedom– but on one condition: Eli must marry his granddaughter, Christine Parrish, for five years! To fulfill the wish, Eli transforms into a human, marries Christine, and secretly helps her become a successful CEO. However, Christine ignores and constantly belittles him during their marriage. When the five years are almost up, Eli starts to realize that Christine might never truly love him. Then, when Christine's old flame reenters the picture, Eli's heart is completely shattered. Now, Eli is faced with a tough decision– should he stay by Christine's side once the final wish is granted, or is it time to for him to divorce Christine and finally live his own life?

Betrayed by the Emperor, Leon Thorne, the Prince Regent of the Solarian Empire, reincarnates as a timid high schooler. Shedding his cowardly shell, he crushes the bully Chad Keller and meets Elise Mercer, a classmate identical to his past-life fiancee. After destroying her cursed necklace to dispel its dark magic, he settles the debts of his gambling brother, Jared Thorne. When the Sanctum, including Dexter Cross, targets the Mercer fortune, Leon unleashes his Prime Grandmaster powers. He obliterates their assassins, dismantles the syndicate, and wins the loyalty of Riverton's wealthiest man, Edward Langdon, ultimately redeeming his past regrets.

For three years, Emily is treated like a free watchdog by her toxic husband, Liam, and his parasitic family, who always leave her behind during their lavish vacations. This year, the moment they jet off to the Maldives, Emily quietly sells her pre-marital home and files for divorce. When the family returns to find themselves locked out and homeless, Emily delivers the ultimate blow by exposing Liam's secret affair to his entire social and professional circle. Left with absolutely nothing, the toxic family faces total ruin while Emily embraces her wealthy new life of independence.

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