A Deadly Affair

After her husband fakes his death in a fire, Claire is left with crushing debt and a newborn. Years later, she discovers his survival and affair with her cousin, including the shocking truth that her son was swapped at birth. She maintains her silence, building a business empire over two decades. When her husband resurfaces during her company's IPO to claim the assets and the boy, Claire reveals she has been one step ahead all along.

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“Hello.” The man extended his hand to me. “I’m Gerard. Nice to meet you.” As he spoke, he scanned me with a lecherous gaze.

“Well…” I pretended to hesitate, glancing back at my son. “Sorry, but I just want to focus on paying off my husband’s debts and raising my son.”

Mrs. Keeley patted my shoulder in exasperation. “I know you had a good relationship with Nathan, but the dead can’t come back to life! Nathan’s company was his premarital property. He’s gone now, and his debts are nullified upon his death. You don’t have to deal with his mess!

“For a woman, the most important thing is finding a decent man to marry. While you’re still young, you should act fast! The older you get, the harder it will be to find someone.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Keeley, but my husband died saving me. His debts are essentially mine,” I said with a polite smile.

Mrs. Keeley sighed. “You’ve worked yourself to the bone these past few years, juggling multiple jobs to pay off your late husband’s debts. Look how exhausted you’ve become. I introduced my son to you because I care about you.”

I smiled and shook my head. “Thank you, Mrs. Keeley. I’m doing fine raising my son on my own. I haven’t thought about getting married again.”

Seeing my continued refusal, Mrs. Keeley sighed and left with her son.

After they left, Amelia glared at the closed door, fuming. “This is ridiculous. You and Alex are doing perfectly fine together. What right does he have to interfere? That sneaky look of his—he doesn’t seem like a good person.

“Nathan loved you so much when he was alive, and he died saving you. You absolutely can’t let him down. Besides, Alex is still so young. What if some outsider treats him poorly? You need to consider this carefully. Don’t let just anyone into your home.”

I nodded with a sorrowful expression. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. I also loved Nathan deeply. There’s no room for anyone else in my heart.”

Hearing that I agreed with her, Amelia finally relaxed.

“Claire, don’t feel too sad. These tough years will pass. Once Alex grows up, everything will get better. Rest assured, if Nathan’s spirit is watching from above, he’ll surely bless you for loving him so much.”

Seeing the schadenfreude in her eyes, I smiled faintly.

‘Amelia, enjoy your happiness while you can. When Alex turns 18, you’ll find out just how big of a gift I’ve prepared for you.’

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For three years, Cassidy served as billionaire Zane Bender's secret lover, believing she was the one to tame his playboy ways. On her 25th birthday, she expects a proposal but instead receives a devastating command: deliver condoms to the hotel where Zane is staying with a new secretary. Crushed by his admission that she was merely a tool for his urges, a subsequent car accident alters Cassidy's path forever. When they eventually cross paths again, the power dynamic has shifted, and Zane finds that his former pet is no longer interested in his games.

Action Billionaire Modern Romance

9.5

Declared Dead, Replaced by a Fraud

9.5

Completing a four-year classified mission, a soldier discovers his wife, Nora Christie, has legally declared him dead. Despite her claims of a clerical error, a suspicious phone call drives him to return home unannounced. He arrives to find a wedding ceremony outside his door, where Nora is marrying Henry Crowley, the very student he once sponsored. This modern mystery follows his quest for the truth behind his replacement and the betrayal of the woman he intended to return to.

Action Modern Mystery Romance

9.8

Hands of Stone, Heart of Vengeance

9.8

My husband told me I was a bad investment, a legacy asset he was forced to liquidate after a car crash stole his memory of our love five years ago. He replaced me with a "Muse," a supermodel whose lies were as polished as the magazine covers she graced. But when her son—the boy Adrian believed was his heir—suffered a sudden allergic reaction, she tearfully accused me of being a jealous chemist who mixed poison to harm an innocent child. My husband, the man whose empire was built on the scents I created, didn't hesitate. In a blind rage, he declared that if my hands were used for evil, they shouldn't be used at all. He ordered his security team to bring quick-drying industrial cement. "Since you can't control these hands, I will seal them forever," he commanded, his voice devoid of mercy. He then had my hands encased in stone and had me displayed in the window of our flagship store, a public spectacle for the world to condemn. As I stood there, the heavy weight crushing my fingers and my soul, I finally understood. My blind love and foolish hope had been my downfall. I had loved the wrong man, and he had utterly destroyed me. But they made one fatal mistake. They didn't know about the hidden camera I’d planted in the nursery. And they had no idea that my family controlled the very flowers that kept his empire alive.

Action Modern Romance

7.6

Jilted By Nephew, Claimed By King

7.6

I was kneeling on the cold concrete of an abandoned warehouse, staring at a ticking timer while a masked man held a knife to my throat. My fiancé's nephew, Preston, finally burst through the door, but he wasn't alone. He was clutching my stepsister, Felicia, both of them looking frantic. The kidnapper gave Preston a brutal choice: the bomb was rigged to the door, and he could only take one woman with him. The other would stay behind to burn. Without a single second of hesitation, Preston grabbed Felicia's hand and turned his back on me. "I'm sorry, Annelise," he said, his voice flat and devoid of any real regret. He slammed the heavy iron door shut, leaving me to scream in the darkness as the flames began to roar. He didn't just leave me to die; he did it to protect his inheritance, treating me like a piece of trash that was finally being cleared from his path. Later, in the hospital, he didn't even offer an apology. Instead, he raised his hand to strike me, threatening to finish what the fire started if I dared to speak a word about his cowardice. His stepsister laughed, trying to pour scalding coffee on my face while calling me a pathetic loser who should have stayed in the warehouse. I sat there, cowering and shaking like a broken girl, letting them believe they had won. I watched their cruelty with wide, watery eyes, wondering how they could be so blind to the monster they were provoking. What Preston didn't know was that the entire kidnapping was a performance I had choreographed myself, and every second of his betrayal was recorded in 4K. Now, I've successfully moved into the manor of the real king-his uncle, Francesco Lancaster. He thinks he's rescued a wounded bird, but he's actually invited a world-class predator into his home. The game is no longer about survival; it's about total destruction.

Action Adventure Romance

8.6

Like a Child With a New Lease on Life

8.6

After a decade of captivity, a young man returns home to find his parents have replaced him with an adopted son, Jake. To ensure he doesn't threaten the new heir, his family forces him into a cruel transformation reality show. Subjected to starvation, forced recitations, and public humiliation, he eventually breaks, becoming the perfect son they demand. However, on the day of the premiere, he chooses a final, devastating escape that leaves his parents in ruins.

Action Horror Modern Mystery Young Adult

9.7

My Parents Sued Me for Not Being Dutiful

9.7

After being reborn, the protagonist of My Parents Sued Me for Not Being Dutiful faces a high-stakes legal battle against his own family. If he loses the unfilial case, he faces ten years in prison while his brother, Cody Briggs, inherits his wealth. However, proving his innocence results in a massive prize and eternal youth. While relatives urge him to apologize, he is determined to expose the dark reality behind his parents' facade and secure his freedom through the truth.

Action Fantasy Modern Mystery

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