marriage first, love second

Caspian Steele was once thought to be a destitute orphan, struggling to make ends meet. He was looked down upon and considered a laughingstock by those around him. Besides, betrayal caused the crumble of his one and a half-year marriage in just one day. He finally became the heir of the Steele family, inheriting their wealth and influence. Now it's time for revenge! Those who once had contempt for him will now bear the brunt of their prejudice.

In the mountains sat a small village, populated by normal people. Cows mooed, pigs ate, and humans did their fieldwork. On usual days like these, a normal person in the village would enjoy some fried chicken under the shade of a tree. "Mmm, delicious chicken..." Not everyone had access to the chicken. Only a certain family did. But as time passed, someone arrived in the village and took away the items that helped the villagers live their lives. Some young people left with the man, thinking that they would strike it big. And one of those people was the owner of the chickens. Bai Feng, a connoisseur of food, a monster that's heavier than iron, a fool that's half smart and half dumb. Cultivation isn't for everyone, but with luck, everything is possible. Could Bai Feng cultivate and reach the apex? Or would he have to stumble along the way due to the passions of life, increasing the difficulty of his path? But one thing was for certain. Bai Feng would surely enjoy life along the way. Cultivation or not.

What would you do if your soul transmigrated to another with a system? And you have a hot neighbour and also her daughter and they want to become your lover. Will you ignore them or will make love with them. Read as Jhon makes love with his hot neighbour and her daughter along the way becoming the strongest man.

Joe, the marketing department staff, was constantly insulted and humiliated. He was always accused of using his wife to get the job. He just kept quiet until he finally couldn't hold back anymore. What happens next? Will everyone's views change after knowing Joe's true identity?

Izzie Brown held a young boy's hand and dragged him excitedly, calling out for her father, "Dad..., I want you to meet someone," A middle-aged man with a dark blue stunning suit turned to them, "Who is this, Izz?" She was so excited and came near to him, "Dad, that's Steven Tyler, I told you, he is my love" That man with the suit looked at Steven, rolling his eyes from the bottom to the top of his hair. "Izz... I thought you were just kidding, never did I expect that you would come with a trash like him", Izzie interrupted him, " Dad, that's harsh....how could you...?" "Then what else do you expect me to call him?" "But..!!" "Shut up and get him out Izzie, don't dare date him again," "Dad, listen to me, he is a military man, Dad please, I love him..." Izzy's father glared at the young man while his jaw clenched. He called his men and asked them to throw Steven out, and held Izzie back. Steven was humiliated by her father, just because he was a poor soldier, but the fact was something more..... He promised himself that he will make them pay for their deed and for sure he will, a soldier never stops.... not in a battle, not in life... He became the one at the top.. then counted their days to make them pay. Read Steven's life from leap to top....in this book. Thank you for reading. Happy reading. Please leave a review to let me know about my work.

An overachieving Vera aspires to achieve success in Atlantic City, but her dreams hinge on marrying someone. She enters a three-year contract marriage with Ivan, who harbors a powerful secret. Unbeknownst to Vera, Ivan shields her from various threats to her life and even posing as an anonymous Angel investor to save her company from bankruptcy. When their contract expires, Ivan resumes his responsibilities to lead a secret organization, seeking vengeance for a past war that shattered the group and claimed his lover's life. Meanwhile, Vera becomes entangled in the murder of her rival, Steve Anderson, which was orchestrated by Ivan. Simultaneously, a visually impaired girl discovers her importance to the "new gods” — a treacherous faction responsible for the war. As these events unfold, the characters' destinies intertwine, leading to a compelling story of power, secrets, and retribution.

Alexander Albert is treated like trash by everyone around him because he is broke. What happens after he realizes that he is worth more than he ever could imagine?

Jake is the poorest suitor his love, Amanda has ever had but despite her parents disapproval of the union, she still gets married to her. Jake tries to make enough money to take care of her but the constant nagging and evil plots by his mother in-law lead him to jail. He comes out of jail to find out that he is the richest man his love, Amanda has ever met. This joy comes with sadness when he realizes that his wife is holding a secret that can break him.

Jake's life is the true definition of crappy. He has just been laid off from his factory work job, he can't pay his rent and he's flat-out broke. He goes to a bar to drown his sorrows with alcohol and where he sees Morgan, being harassed by her date. He becomes her knight in shining armour, winning her heart instantly with his boldness. Little does he know that his life is about to change for the better. Within weeks, he unexpectedly becomes a billionaire with the power to finally pay back everyone who stepped on him when he was down.

Gonzalez is treated inhuman by his wife's family. He is regarded of low class and not accepted by his mother-in-law. His brother-in-law on the other hand makes life miserable for him. Things take a turn when Gonzalez abduction leads to an unveiling of what life has in stock for him. He happens to be a billionaire in disguise. Do you think the wife's family would treat him with Accord due to his newly found status?