The 99th Forgiveness

After ninety-nine proposals, Frederick Morrison finally won the heart of the woman who became Harbor City’s most envied wife. On their wedding day, she gifted him ninety-nine reconciliation vouchers, promising to stay as long as they remained. Five years later, Frederick habitually uses these tokens to excuse his affairs. When he abandons her for his secretary one last time, he doesn't realize he is spending his final voucher. His wife has stopped crying, waiting for the count to hit zero.

Chapters

Chapter 1

My husband used to love me so much.

Back then, he proposed 99 times just to marry me. It wasn't until the 100th proposal that I was finally moved by his persistence and became the envied Mrs. Frederick Morrison of Harbor City.

On our wedding day, I gave him 99 reconciliation vouchers. We agreed that as long as these vouchers weren't used up, I would stay by his side forever.

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It's been five years since then. Every time Frederick goes out to see another woman, he uses up one reconciliation voucher.

Gradually, he suddenly notices that I've changed. I no longer cry or beg him to stay. Only when he loses his mind over his innocent secretary again do I quietly ask him, "Frederick, if you don't come back tonight, can I use a reconciliation voucher?"

He pauses mid-step, then immediately turns. "Of course."

He thinks he still has many reconciliation vouchers. He doesn't realize this is his last one.

Frederick Morrison and I had been married for five years without any children.

Today was the celebration party for Morrison Group's successful bid on the East District project. It was also the ninth day since Frederick and I had agreed to start trying for a baby.

However, when Frederick's innocent secretary, Emma Wells, knocked over the champagne tower, spilling wine all over our business partner, he immediately stepped in to shield her.

Then, he turned to me dismissively. "Cecilia, apologize to Mr. Carter."

I froze, unable to believe what I was hearing. The business partner, Luke Carter, frowned and pointed angrily at Emma. "Mr. Morrison, it was that young lady who made the mistake. I only want her apology."

Emma's eyes welled up as she tugged at Frederick's sleeve, looking like she'd been terribly wronged. Frederick gently patted her hand, then turned to me with complete indifference.

"What are you standing there for? Drink with Mr. Carter right now. If one glass isn't enough, make it two. Just make sure he's satisfied."

It seemed he had forgotten we were trying to conceive, or maybe he simply didn't care. The people around us began whispering, their eyes filled with pity for me. Everyone knew this wasn't my fault, but they could see that Frederick was determined to protect Emma.

I wanted to refuse, but Frederick seemed to expect this and silently mouthed to me. "Reconciliation voucher."

Years ago, when he wanted to marry me, he had proposed 99 times. I had rejected him that many times.

I thought he would give up, but on the 100th time, Frederick gathered all my family and friends and swore publicly, "Cecilia, you're the only woman for me. Even if you don't say yes now, I'll keep proposing until you agree to marry me."

I was moved by his persistent love and finally said yes. On our wedding night, I had 99 reconciliation vouchers specially made to repay his devotion. We agreed that as long as these vouchers weren't used up, we would never separate.

For the first three years, Frederick treasured them and never used a single one. However, after Emma appeared, he had used 96 vouchers in just two short years.

Now, this was the 97th.

My fingers gripping the wine glass paled slightly as I forced a smile and walked over to our business partner. "Mr. Carter, let me apologize with a drink."

Luke sighed and told me a sip would be enough. However, I still smiled and drank the entire glass of red wine.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Frederick gently touching Emma's nose, his voice gentle. "Silly, don't run so fast next time. What if you get hurt?"

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I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me and his mistress is the one who told me-because he didn't have the balls to do it himself. I move out and get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart. I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn't been enough for him, if I'd been stupid for marrying him in the first place. I'm at work one night when he walks inside-the most beautiful man I've ever seen. He sits at the bar and a forest fire burns between us. I was depressed the moment before he entered, but the second I look at his blue eyes, I forget the dumpster fire that my life has become. I invite him back to my place and it's the most passionate night of my life. I expect to never see him again. I just want him as an anti-depressant-but he wants me all to himself. I just got my heart ripped out of my chest so I want something easy and no-strings-attached, but he wants all the strings because he's hooked. I don't get much of a say in the matter, and that's not surprising when I learn why-because he's the Butcher. The crime lord of all crime lords, the boss that overshadows all of Paris, that makes everyone abide by his rules-or pay. And now I'm his.

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A Heart Imprisoned by Compassion

9.1

Following her father’s death, Jocelyn’s rightful inheritance is threatened when her half-sister, Alma, returns from abroad to claim the family estate. Despite holding a legal will, Jocelyn is betrayed by her powerful billionaire fiancé, Wayne. Choosing compassion for the disabled Alma over his commitment to Jocelyn, Wayne uses his influence to ensure Alma wins the legal battle for Jocelyn’s childhood home. Realizing that Wayne has prioritized a stranger over her, Jocelyn decides to end their future together.

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8.3

Airline Denied, I Went Nuclear

8.3

Desperate to see his dying grandmother one last time, a man arrives early for his flight only to be heartlessly bumped by a gate agent. While wealthy passengers in designer clothes are ushered through, he is dismissed because of his worn attire. When his pleas for mercy are met with mockery and a challenge regarding his status, the situation shifts. The agent has no idea that the man he just insulted is actually the true owner of the airline, and the consequences will be absolute.

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7.9

Groom Swap at the Wedding

7.9

During the wedding of Rose Lane and her billionaire fiancé, a scandalous photo of Rose and her assistant, Zachary, is accidentally projected for all to see. Instead of apologizing, Rose calmly suggests that Zachary replace the groom to save face. While guests expect a jealous outburst, the protagonist unexpectedly agrees to the swap. Rose believes their legal marriage remains secure, unaware that her groom has already ensured she signed a secret divorce agreement before the ceremony began.

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8.7

Reborn Heiress: The Predator In Silk

8.7

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7.2

The Abandoned Wife And Her Secret Heir

7.2

I was staring at a high-resolution photo of my husband burying his face in another woman’s neck when his text came through. "Pizza or Thai?" He wasn't just cheating. The photos showed him playing house with a woman named Serena and a little boy who had his exact nose. He had told me he wasn't ready for children, yet here he was, giving his world to a secret family. When I confronted them at his company gala, Serena didn't apologize. She smirked, ripped the wedding ring off my finger, and shoved me hard. I hit the floor with a sickening crunch. Pain exploded in my stomach. "Help me," I gasped, clutching my belly. "My baby." Michael looked at me. Then he looked at Serena and the boy. He made his choice. He turned his back on his bleeding, pregnant wife and escorted his mistress out the emergency exit to avoid a scandal. He left me there to die. He didn't know that the "son" he was protecting was a rental—a prop Serena hired to trap him. And he didn't know that the baby he left to die on the gallery floor was the only real child he would ever have. I didn't go home to cry. I sent him a receipt for a cremation service for "Baby Boy Hayes," withdrew half our savings, and vanished. He thinks he's free. He has no idea I'm still alive, and I’m taking his real son with me.

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The 99th Forgiveness

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