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Max stepped forward, his heart racing as he searched the man’s face, looking for some resemblance, some hint of familiarity. “Who… who are you?” he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper. The man studied him for a moment before responding, his voice thick with emotion. “I am Reginald Reid, your grandfather.” The words hit Max like a thunderbolt. “Grandfather?” he echoed, his mind racing. He had never imagined he had a family, much less one of such prominence. Reginald nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of pride and regret. “Yes, Max. You are my grandson, and the last direct heir of the Reid family.” Max stepped forward, his heart racing as he searched the man’s face, looking for some resemblance, some hint of familiarity. “Who… who are you?” he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper. The man studied him for a moment before responding, his voice thick with emotion. “I am Reginald Reid, your grandfather.” The words hit Max like a thunderbolt. “Grandfather?” he echoed, his mind racing. He had never imagined he had a family, much less one of such prominence. Reginald nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of pride and regret. “Yes, Max. You are my grandson, and the last direct heir of the Reid family.” Max’s mind swirled with confusion. “But… why didn’t I know? Why didn’t anyone tell me?” A flicker of pain crossed Reginald’s face. “There were… complicated reasons. When your parents passed away under tragic circumstances, it was decided that you should be raised away from the family, for your own safety. It was not an easy choice, but it was necessary.” Max’s heart twisted at the mention of his parents. He’d spent his end of the year

Jason wakes up on a rather gloomy day with the intention of winning back the affection of his wife, Diane. He knew he had a limited shot at this but he would do anything to give her the life she deserves. Unfortunately and fortunately for him, he would not only witness the heartbreaking scene of his wife in his boss's arms but would also end up almost losing his life and his wretched man's identity in an accident. He woke up nameless, faceless and memory-less in the VIP section of an hospital which belonged to his father whom he does not remember knowing. As he healed with a scarred face, he was gradually introduced into the luxurious, dangerous and fast paced life of the wealthy people of ArkWrath. He swiftly rose to the tag of the 'Ruthless Masked Heir' of the richest man in the city of ArkWrath. Even though he eventually had a facial reconstruction surgery, his mask became his sole identity until one night when he decided to free his mind from the dangers lurking in his new world. He woke up in a woman's arm in which he vowed never to return to as his memories began to return in full wave. This only made him to be filled with the vengeance of bringing down every body who had hurt him. In the course of revenge, he realised that all his life, both former and present were lies interwoven with deceit. Jason ended up losing Ria, his daughter and his only brother whom he got to know after he ordered his death. As he realised that he could not flee his past and present, he set out on finding the woman from that night only to be hit with more bitter revelations and inevitable dangers.

Lucas Reid always dreamed of living a happy life, especially as the live-in son-in-law of the Wright family. He thought marrying Ava Wright, a member of the influential Wright clan, would be his ticket to happiness. But things took a turn for the worse after Lord Wright, the man who set up the marriage, passed away. His in-laws only made his situation more difficult. With nothing to his name and only his wife to lean on, Ethan felt like he had hit rock bottom. Just when he was about to throw in the towel, he stumbled upon a shocking revelation: he wasn't just the son of a billionaire; he was the sole heir to a massive fortune. Now, he's determined to make those who wronged him pay. But it’s not straightforward when he learns that his family isn’t who he thought they were—they’ve been pulling the strings all along. Will he find justice, or will his own demons take over? The only way to find out is to dive into the story!

Prologue   Maverick Michelson, a young man in his early twenties who was struggling at the bottom of society had his world shattered when his family died and he learned that his girlfriend used and betrayed him.    Weak and without strength, he was going to be cruelly tortured to death after learning about his girlfriend's betrayal but at that time, a mysterious artifact hidden within his soul called a system awakened and granted him the strength to free himself and escape.     Maverick had lost his family, and his love and no longer had the will to live but with the help of the system, not only did he rise from the ashes, he also attained the capital to seek revenge.      Maverick strives to attain strength with the system to seek revenge and make his girlfriend and all those who were involved suffer a fate far worse than his family had.

Can A Weak Man Become A Powerful Man? Gary Wang, a live-in son-in-law, spent years searching for the answer. In the Lancaster family’s cruel home, he’s treated like trash—abused, insulted, and broken. When he learns his beloved grandmother is dying, hope slips away. Then, a brutal beating leaves Gary on the edge of death, abandoned to burn. But a mysterious savior pulls him back, handing him power and wealth beyond his wildest dreams. He finds out his true identity, he, Gary Wang, is the head of the most powerful empire in the entire world. Now, Gary faces a choice: how will he serve revenge to those who crushed him? Hot or Cold?

Mason's life takes a sharp turn when he's falsely accused by his boss's spoiled daughter, leaving him with nowhere to run. But just when things couldn't get worse, his world is flipped upside down again—he’s sold to Olivia, a powerful heiress, who buys him to play the role of her fake fiancé in exchange for his freedom. It doesn't end there as a new figure emerges with the claim that Mason is actually the long lost heir to the Steele dynasty. Thrown into a world of wealth and manipulation, Mason struggles to navigate the new dangers and allure of his new life. As tensions rise and their staged romance blurs into something real, Mason finds himself torn between duty and desire. But as secrets unravel and the past refuses to stay buried, can Mason trust Olivia with more than just his heart? His life is no longer his own—and neither is his heart.

Kelvin Hughes, a brilliant but jaded young spy, is sent on a dangerous mission to dismantle the powerful drug empire of Victor Alonso. What begins as a simple infiltration spirals into a deadly game of deception and survival when Kelvin discovers that his own agency has betrayed him. Hunted by his enemies and his allies, Kelvin must uncover a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of government. As he navigates this treacherous world, Kelvin finds an unlikely connection with Maria, a mysterious woman tied to Alonso’s syndicate. But when Maria’s true loyalties are revealed, Kelvin is left questioning everything and everyone he thought he could trust. With the agency’s top operatives hunting him down, a dangerous romance brewing, and a mastermind known only as "The Architect" pulling the strings, Kelvin races against time to expose the truth. Along the way, he uncovers shocking secrets about his family’s history, forcing him to confront his past while fighting for his future. In a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow, can Kelvin survive long enough to bring the real villains to justice? Or will he become just another pawn in a deadly game?

His family, his wife, his in-laws, they all saw him less; with his wife even cheating in his face and piercing him with harsh words in front of another man. Sooner a once in a lifetime opportunity collided with him and turned him to the president of a trillion dollars corporation. Now determined to spell out the seven letters of revenge with his enemy's tears, he disguised himself and got back in their circles, ruining his enemies from within like a virus.

After years of struggling to fit in at Crestwood University, Liam Carter was used to being overlooked. He was just a nobody, the son of a struggling single mother, working multiple part-time jobs just to afford his tuition, his worst betrayal being from Melissa, the girl he loved, who humiliated him in front of the entire school, choosing to be with the wealthy heir to the Blackwood Empire. Devastated, Liam wanted nothing more than to disappear. But everything changed the next morning when a mysterious email popped up on his phone. "Congratulations, Liam Carter. You are the rightful heir to the Carter Conglomerate. Access your inheritance now!" With his newfound wealth and power, Liam is no longer the pushover he once was. Now, he’s back—with a new identity, a powerful network, and an unstoppable drive for revenge, but will he be able to win the battle with the Blackwoods?

Aresia, a prosperous kingdom, falls into tragedy when the king is killed in war by a barbarian lord. Prince Phílos , consumed with determination and haunted by memories, embarks on a quest for vengeance. His actions, driven by intense emotions , lead to the kingdom's unraveling and the prince's tragic fate.