underestimated protagonist

Betrayed and exiled from his family, brutally attacked and left to die, Ethan forged a new path for himself by the help of a stranger who saved his life. Now in a new city and trying to put his past behind him, he is betrayed by his wife and kicked out of the family. Left with no choice, Ethan agrees to a contract marriage with his female boss who found interest in him because of his martial arts skills. Ethan faces a battle of disdain from his new in-laws and his bossy wife but unknown to everyone, he is the most powerful man in the world and the supreme leader of an ancient Order which controlled all the major families and corporations.

"What agreement? You went to Prison, Vincenzo, that's not good for my image or my father's. I can't marry you." His heart dropped, the same way his hope did. "You could not even finish studying even though you were on scholarship. I wouldn't pray to be such an unfortunate poor scumbag like you so, please, forget we ever had anything." ************ Vincenzo was bullied in college and detested by everyone for being a poor Orphanage boy on scholarship. And dating the hottest girl on campus; Lillian, made his predicament worse. Working hard to prove he's worthy to his soon-to-be father-in-law is like a waste of time as he believes his daughter should not associate with a wretched person like Vincenzo. His attempt to further satisfy Lillian's father made him the perfect scapegoat and ended up in jail in place of his soon-to-be father-in-law; William Johnson. And when life offers him a second chance by discovering his real identity, leading to his release from prison. Coming out to discover his girlfriend is about to get married to a political tycoon's son; Jason who happened to be his school bully, he realizes he's been a pawn in their game and vows to tear everyone up starting by taking away what they value more than their life; which is their money, fame, and reputation.

Jake was the last son of Robinson Osborne, the popular billionaire in Luckham. Despised and hated by everyone, even his father, he was forced to flee from his family after the shocking demise of his mother, the only person who cared about him. He met Georgina, a beautiful college girl and fell in love with her. Out of his love for her, he sacrificed his life savings to ensure that she completes her education. A few years later, they got married, but his true identity remained a secret known to him and him alone. He submitted everything he had left home with, just to make sure that Georgina succeeded in her dreams. After all his sacrifices for her, on the 3rd marriage anniversary, he came home and caught his beloved wife cheating with Jackson, a wealthy gold merchant. Worse came to worse when she shoved a shocking divorce letter to his face, ignoring the heartbreak she had caused him. Just when he thought all hope was lost, here comes his father, apologizing for his mistakes and offering him the position of the ONE-TRUE HEIR of his empire.

"10 persons. 10 lives who ruined my life. Soon they will kneel down and begged for my fvcking forgiveness." — Elijah Verrazano. ——— As someone who grew up in an orphanage and had nothing to be proud of in life, Elijah Verrazano is used to being bullied because of his status in life. But a woman who is a billionaire has been looking for him for so many years now. Who would have thought that someone who grew up in an orphanage is the next leader of a legendary mafia and is included in the top 10 dangerous groups in the world? As Elijah's mom tells him how he ended up in the orphanage when he was child, he is already planning in his mind how he will take his revenge. And Elijah will start with the man who caused his girlfriend to break up with him. And soon he will hunt the remaining people who ruined his life.

Kevin Steve is the live-in son-in-law of the Godfrey's family. He was dispised and humiliated by his in-laws and friends. Danger Lurks around the curtain when Kevin fell prey to a friend in disguise. When all hope was lost, Kevin recieved a deposit of $1,000,000,000 from his late dad on his 25th birthday. Hence, Kevin's life turn around as he become the latest whizz in Milltown.

Johnny Burns, a lowly, homeless commoner whose girlfriend had been cheating on him with a hotshot, was unprepared to be nearly killed on the way to deliver a package. Luckily, the Divine Power System awakened in his body, making him one of the rare people with superpowers. Now part of the elite, he discovered that he's the long lost heir to the Burns family, known for their fire power, but what they don't know is that he can do more than just use fire. With his unlimited power, he was going to take the world by storm. Mega Writing Prompt #002/MWP#002

Amidst the dark alleys and clandestine operations, the protagonist faces a challenging journey filled with danger, secrecy, and unexpected alliances. As the child grows older, their identity becomes increasingly entangled with the treacherous underworld, making them a pawn in the power struggles and rivalries of the mafia. Throughout the narrative, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride, witnessing the struggles and sacrifices of the baby as they navigate a perilous path, torn between their inherited legacy and their desire for a different destiny. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of being born into a world shrouded in darkness. As the child matures, they become aware of their unique position and must make difficult choices that will shape their ultimate destiny. Will they embrace the darkness and follow in the footsteps of their family, or will they defy expectations, striving for a life free from the clutches of the mafia?

Life they say is filled with ups and downs but what do you do when it seems like your life is stuck at the downs?  From the heir of a prominent family to a useless live-in son -in-law with nothing acclaimed to his name, Andi Emerson went from riches to rags overnight and his wife's family showed him the true meaning of hell.  After his family went bankrupt suddenly, his father disappears into thin air and his mother gets laid back by a grave illness.  The people who once smiled at him and bowed at the feet of his family now mock him and maltreat him. But Andi didn't mind because amidst those turbulence of hate and underserved punishment laid a place called hope.  His wife, Taylor Simmons remained nice to him even after he lost everything but it was only a matter of years before she showed him her true colors and dumped him into the streets.  With nothing to live for and an ever piling debt at an hospital, Andi believed that alas, the turbulence had swallowed up his safe place and there was nothing worth living for but a face from his past resurfaces and that meeting changed his life forever.  Now he is no longer a useless live in son in law or a man to be maltreated but that wasn't the end of his journey.  With the mystery of his family's bankruptcy and his father's disappearance, Andi decided to solve it all and bring back glory to his home once more.  Trials and tribulations will come at him like the wind but Andi is ready and standing strong. He will never let the waves shake his boat. "Zeus has arrived and he's... Furious."

Abandoned and tossed away, Zach finds himself at his lowest when he is suddenly caught in the crossfire between two companies. With no other choice, Zach joins Amanda, a down-on-her-luck CEO, and together work to restore her family's name and maybe find comfort in one another in the process.

Xavier has been scorned and ridiculed all his life as a penniless orphan. His marriage to Mira, the daughter of the influential Denver family, only made things worse. Treated as a slave by his in-laws, Xavier's life becomes a daily struggle against humiliation. Mira, embarrassed by her marriage to a Xavier eventually succumbs to her parents' demands to marry someone else—a wealthy billionaire named Maxwell Hayward who would change her family's name. When Mira's mother invites Xavier to the engagement party, it’s to mock him one last time before casting him out of her daughter's life. Homeless and broken, Xavier comes across an accident that would change everything. The man responsible for this is none other than the father he believed he lost in a tragic accident twenty years ago— Mr Dean Fitzgerald the wealthiest billionaire in town.