once bitten twice shy

Emily Ashton, once a warm and caring soul, has transformed into someone unapproachable and cold. Her powerful business family doesn't understand her change, but only Emily knows the reason she like this. The truth they were never there when she needed them most. Her frustration increased when her father hires a new driver, Adrian Vaughn, after she fired the last one. Emily, who was determined to keep men away from her, because of what she experienced in the past, plans to make Adrian quit. But Adrian in the other hand is hiding a secret that keeps him going, no matter how hard Emily pushes him away, he refuse to give up on his job. Despite her harsh treatment, Adrian's calmness being to breakthrough the wall Emily's have build around her, and her though exterior. Caught between her painful past and the possibility of starting all over again , Emily faces a crucial decision. Can she trust Adrian and let him into her life, or will her fears destroy any chance they have? When she finally get to know the secret Adrian is hiding would it bring them together or tear them apart?

In The Rise of the Ridiculed Son-in-Law, Daniel, a modest and loyal husband, experiences his life falling apart when his spouse, Sarah, deceives him for his charming and affluent employer, Andrew. Perpetually ridiculed and dismissed by his in-laws while being belittled at his job, Daniel endures a devastating divorce and the embarrassment of being betrayed by his wife with his employer. Feeling devoid of confidence and self-esteem, he finds himself questioning whether he will ever take charge of his life again. Just as hopelessness starts to overtake him, Daniel one morning wakes up with an enigmatic "transformation system." This potent, concealed instrument provides him with extraordinary skills, ranging from shrewdness in business to charm, placing him on a journey to restore his honor and create a legacy beyond his wildest aspirations. Harnessing the system's capabilities, Daniel reverses the situation, gaining influence and success until he surpasses his previous boss and receives the respect that he was once denied. His transformation from despised son-in-law to a powerful figure unfolds as a narrative of atonement, perseverance, and vengeance, as he masters his newfound strength to regain control of his life and reshape his future.

Dimitri Apollo, the illegitimate son of the influential Levan Apollo, was never destined to claim the throne of the Apollo Empire. But when his stepbrother Quinn...a reckless, pleasure-seeking heir...ignites a scandal that shakes their dynasty to its core, chaos takes hold. Framed for their father's brutal murder, Dimitri becomes the perfect scapegoat in a scheme orchestrated by his calculating stepmother. Condemned to seven years in prison, Dimitri loses everything he held dear. Behind bars, however, Dimitri discovers allies in the most unexpected places...a brilliant tech expert, a master thief, a fearless tracker, an incisive data analyst, a charismatic salesman, and a former dancer with lethal precision. Together, they forge a pact: to reclaim the Apollo Empire and bring justice to those who ruined Dimitri’s life. Seven years of meticulous planning. Seven years of unyielding resolve. Now a free man, Dimitri steps into a world that has moved forward without him. The empire he once knew lies in ruins, and his adversaries have only grown stronger. But Dimitri is no longer the marginalized son. With his loyal team by his side, he is determined to seize what was stolen...by any means necessary. The throne was never his birthright. Now, it’s his for the taking.

Ryan Wolf, a live-in son-in-law of the prestigiousKardashian family, is treated like trash, unaware that he was once a mighty lieutenant general commanding thousands. On the brink of losing his marriage to Kim, his forgotten past suddenly resurfaces. But will it be enough to save his marriage and make those who looked down on him pay?

Everyone in the wealthy Taylor family thinks Adam Reed is nothing more than a waste of space and time, a penniless son-in-law who married into their world by chance. Humiliated and dismissed, Adam spends every day walking a tightrope, balancing his own dignity against a family that shows him none. But when life throws Adam a final blow, he makes a difficult decision: he’s done being the family’s laughingstock, he has always been over the few years. Armed with determination and a hidden strength he’s kept buried down, he begins a journey of reinvention—one that takes him from the bottom of society to the heights of power and respect. As Adam rises, the people who once mocked him begin to see him in a new light, a light which is now filled with power. But are they ready for the man he’s about to become? In a world of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected allies, Adam will either shatter the limits they set for him, or destroy them altogether. Read the interesting tales of Adam Reed, as he rise from poor to rich.

In the bustling heart of New York City, James, an ordinary man with humble origins, marries into the affluent Smith family. Despite his best efforts to win their approval, he is relentlessly belittled by his wife, Emma, and ridiculed by her snobbish family. They treat him like a mere servant, mocking his every move and belittling his ambitions. Unbeknownst to them, James is actually the estranged son of Richard Bennett, the wealthiest man in New York. Years ago, Richard and James had a falling out, leading James to carve his own path without relying on his father's immense wealth and influence. As the family's disdain reaches a breaking point, Richard's health takes a turn for the worse, and he decides it's time to reconnect with his son. He reveals his true identity to James, encouraging him to embrace his legacy. Empowered by this revelation, James confronts the Smith family, exposing their cruelty and asserting his newfound status. Faced with the truth, the Smiths are forced to reckon with their behavior. Emma, realizing the depth of her mistakes, seeks redemption, but James, now aware of his worth and potential, must decide whether to forgive or forge a new path, free from the toxic environment that once defined his life.

The era of Lorenzo, the devoted boyfriend, was over. Reborn from those depths was a man forged in the fires of humiliation and betrayal. A man whose sole purpose was to make Michael and those who had wronged him pay...in full.   One way or another, this city would be mine. And those who once mocked me would kneel at its feet, forced to bear witness to my ascension.   ****   Little did Lorenzo, now known as Vicario, know that his wish for vengeance would be granted the night he vowed retribution against those who had wronged him.   After spending some years building a fearsome reputation abroad after a humiliating past in his home city, he returned to exert his rage.   However, he uncovered a startling family secret his mother had kept hidden—a revelation that threatened to derail his single-minded pursuit of revenge.   As he navigated this newfound truth, would the formidable figure he had become be shaken? Or would unearthing his origins only fuel the flames of his vowed retribution? Or would his descent into the darkest recesses of his past prove to unearth more than he bargained for?     In this gripping tale of one man's thirst for payback, loyalties will be tested, secrets exposed, and the depths of vengeance explored.

Hailey and Jeremy had been together for about a year, but their marriage was far from happy. Hailey showed no interest in Jeremy, instead pouring all her affection into Charles, a wealthy and influential man. She even ended up carrying Charles’ child. Once she achieved success, Hailey had no use for Jeremy anymore. She criticized him as worthless and told him to leave her life for good. In most cases, when the wife cheats and becomes pregnant by another man, it's the husband who demands a divorce. But not this time—Hailey was the one throwing insults and pushing for the separation. She was tired of Jeremy’s financial struggles and believed she’d do better without him. However, things aren’t always what they seem. There's a lot more to Jeremy than anyone realized, and rumors of an "Almighty Jeremy Xavier" suggest he’s hiding something powerful.

As they entered the grand foyer, Sonia felt overwhelmed by the opulence surrounding her. Crystal chandeliers hung from high ceilings, and priceless artwork adorned the walls. It was a far cry from the life she had known. Once they were alone in one of the spacious rooms, Tyler turned to Sonia. With gentle hands, he reached for her veil. "May I?" he asked softly. Sonia hesitated, her heart racing. After a moment, she nodded, closing her eyes as the veil fell away. "You're beautiful, Sonia," Tyler said, his voice filled with sincerity. Sonia's eyes flew open in surprise. "How can you say that? My face... it's..." "a part of who you are?," Tyler finished the sentence for her. "And you are beautiful." He paused, his expression growing serious. "Now, we need to take care of those injuries from earlier." "What do you mean?" Sonia asked....

Baron, a man consumed by the inferno of his own wrath, unleashed a maelstrom of chaos upon the world that had wronged him. His marriage, a distant memory, had been reduced to ashes by the treachery of those he once trusted. Now, Baron's sole purpose was to reduce their empire to rubble. His plan was a symphony of destruction, a cacophony of betrayal and deceit. Alliances would be forged and broken, loyalty would be tested, and the very foundations of power would be shattered. In the end, only one thing was certain - Baron's revenge would be a storm that would leave nothing but devastation in its wake!