cross my heart and hope to die

On my birthday, one of my husband’s subordinates leaned close to him and whispered in Russian, “Sasha has a surprise prepared for you tonight.” My husband smiled at me as he finished cutting my cake. Then, in the same language, he replied, “She has quite a few tricks in bed. I’ll see her later. “Just don’t let Madam find out, or I’m afraid I’ll get thrown out.” Everyone around laughed and assured keep it quiet. None of them knew that I’d been fluent in multiple languages since I was a child. What they also didn’t know was that I’d found the hidden phone he kept in the false drawer, where all the filthy videos of him and Sasha were saved. I didn’t confront him. Instead, I contacted a few remaining connections in the Vegas and had them prepare a new identity for me. In three days, Claire Vega would no longer exist, and he would never have me again.

Dumped by her ex, Lena falls into bed with her irresistible CEO—but vanishes by morning. As the CEO searches for the mystery woman who stole his heart, Lena’s scheming ex-mother-in-law steals her identity… and takes her place as the CEO’s wife.

A devastating garment factory fire leaves Winslet orphaned, robbed of her future by her cousin, and betrayed by her fiancé. Forced into a marriage with Chasen, a seemingly poor repairman, she soon discovers that he is actually a wealthy factory owner who has loved her in silence for years. As hidden truths surface and old misunderstandings unravel, they join hands to uncover the past. In the end, Winslet fulfills her dream of becoming a fashion designer and stands beside him as his rightful partner.

A global flood forces 7 billion people into an ocean survival game. Calvin starts with nothing but a broken plank, but then awakens the hidden class: Legendary Mechanic. While others scramble and flee, he upgrades and rebuilds. Scrap wood, iron, crystal cores, broken weapons—everything can be reforged. From a lone drifter to the king of the sea, Calvin will turn that single plank into an aircraft carrier bound for the Ark Continent.

When Cora Snyder regains control of her body after three years, her once-gentle husband has grown cold,her lively son has turned into a mischievous troublemaker, and her obedient daughter has become timid. Her reputation lies in ruins. But Cora wastes no time—she trains her children, wins back her husband,fights fiercely in her career, and reclaims everything that is rightfully hers.

A decade later, determined to uncover the truth behind the Flynn Group's collapse and retrieve the Wheel of Fortune diamond necklace, Laurence attended an auction. There, he encountered Yvette Smith, shockingly being sold as a lot. Struck by her helplessness, Laurence saved her and arranged her return home, hoping she could start a normal life. Back home, Yvette couldn't ignore her unanswered questions. Determined to find the truth, she followed every lead, crossing paths with Laurence, who had also returned on a mission. Her search put her in constant danger, but Laurence repeatedly came to her rescue. As they faced challenges together, their bond grew, blossoming into romance. Just as they uncovered critical evidence, the villains struck, kidnapping Yvette and setting the stage for a final confrontation that would test their love and resolve. What might happen next?

After being betrayed and buried alive by her family, Zelma miraculously survives but loses her memory, regressing to the mentality of a five-year-old child. As a beggar on the streets, she is rescued by Jimmy, the seemingly frail CEO of the Pham Group. Zelma and Jimmy entered into a quick marriage. However, their happiness was short-lived as the Pham family treated Zelma poorly. Without meaning to, she outsmarted them all with her playful tricks. During a confrontation with Jimmy's stepmother, Zelma unexpectedly regained her memories and decided to hide her true identity while living in the Pham household. As she and Jimmy worked together to stand up against their families, a deep bond forms between them, leading to an unexpected romance amidst the chaos.

Beth Hart, a woman who sacrificed everything for her family, faces infidelity, manipulation, and societal judgment. ​ With the help of Matthew, a young mysterious EF1 legend, she reclaims her power, dismantles her toxic marriage, and embarks on a journey of self-love and freedom.

After five years teaching in a remote village, Winona Truman returns to Rivertown to reunite with her brother, Nathan Truman—now the city's richest man.On her way to the hotel, Winona selflessly steps in to save Nathan's fiancée, Margaret Lee, from a speeding car. However, her act of kindness is met with betrayal as she suffers unimaginable humiliation, physical assault, and emotional torment. Margaret, unaware of Winona's true identity, cruelly tramples on her most cherished gifts and family letters. Just in time, Nathan arrives and witnesses the abuse his sister has endured. A storm of family, justice, and love is about to erupt.

In need of 500,000 dollars for medical treatment, Francis Locke tears down a high-reward fertility ad. Through a series of mishaps, he ends up flash-marrying Lianne Devaney, a wealthy heiress being pressured into arranged dates. Using his decisive methods, Francis helps Lianne resolve her troubles while getting pulled into even greater crises. As they cooperate to survive, their feelings gradually heat up.

Traumatized by his father’s affair as a child, Preston becomes sexually frigid. With his inheritance on the line, he turns to a female dom to fix himself—only to realize the only person he responds to is Alex, a shy nurse at his hospital. Now he won’t let her go—even as Alex, who’s never even been in love, tries to run.

Gabriel’s wedding is interrupted when mafia heir Sebastian, fleeing assassins, hides in his hotel room closet. With their reunion stirring old feelings, and faced with betrayal from his bride-to-be, Gabriel impulsively marries Sebastian to secure his inheritance. But as dark family secrets unfold, their future together becomes uncertain...# gay # boy's love

Three days before my marking ceremony, someone set fire to the bridal shop while I was inside trying on my ceremonial dress. Alpha Marcus threw the arsonist into the pack prison, sentencing them to the harshest punishment our laws allowed. I lay in the hospital bed, my body covered in third-degree burns, refusing to wake fully as the reality of my disfigurement sank in. In my semi-conscious state, I heard Marcus speaking with the pack's healing witch. "Alpha, we can still heal her completely with the ancient magic. If we wait any longer, Sarah will bear these scars for life! You just want Miss Rachel to be your Luna at the marking ceremony. This is cruel beyond measure!" "Let her keep the scars. I'll provide for her for the rest of her life, but if she's healed, she'll definitely cause trouble at the marking ceremony." "I promised Rachel that her pup would be welcomed into the pack with full honors. Only when Sarah is completely disfigured will she be grateful enough to raise Rachel's child as her own. The scars are necessary - at least this way, she won't dare mistreat the pup." In the corner of the room, where no one was watching, a tear slid down my burned cheek. So this was the truth. The marking ceremony I'd dreamed of was nothing but a lie. The mate bond I longed for would be my death sentence. If that's how it had to be, I would give him what he wanted.

Vera is an ordinary girl at Emerald Valley High School who has long suffered from bullying, but she hides a secret that no one knows—her father, Arthur, is a former mob cleaner; her mother, Trice, is a queen of financial short-selling; and her brother, Julian, is a top-tier hacker with a yandere streak. After the bullies are invited to her home as guests, the entire family sets a terrifying trap, and her brother lures the three bullies into an abandoned factory for a "game" of torture, forcing them to tear each other apart and confess their own crimes. Behind the scenes, Vera orchestrates the delivery of evidence, guiding her family to strike one by one—exposing bullying videos, short-selling the bullies' family businesses, and eliminating any loose ends. In the end, the bullies kneel and apologize in public, while their families go bankrupt and are imprisoned. But Vera's mysterious journal reveals the truth: every event was meticulously planned by her own hand; her family were merely the blades she wielded. The real game has only just begun.

Poisoned by her husband and stepsister, Natalie Ashton sees Scott Newman—gravely injured while seeking her cure—reveal his true love. Reborn, she shocks everyone on her wedding day by rejecting the crown prince and choosing Scott instead.Confused but protective, Scott agrees, while Natalie struggles to explain her rebirth.

After an accidental artificial insemination, Melia Yale finds herself bearing the child of CEO Yancy Gale. Misunderstandings test her relationships, but with the CEO's support, she transforms from a simple woman to his confident secretary. Choosing to face a new life bravely, she undergoes a transformation, evolving emotionally and romantically with the CEO's unexpected affection.

After hearing Sophie's inner voice, the whole Hart family learns the truth: Charlie is born to bring fortune, while Jacob brings nothing but bad luck. Their poverty comes from treating Charlie poorly and favoring Jacob. They switch sides overnight. They start showering Charlie with favor and keep taking it out on Jacob. The once-struggling Hart family suddenly strikes it rich.Their mother becomes the president of the chamber of commerce. Their father becomes a lottery tycoon. The eldest son Ben emerges as a rising power in business. The Hart family now sees Sophie as their lucky charm and dotes on her.

Victor Walker—struggling mechanic by day, New York's long-vanished mafia king by night. For twenty years, he's hidden his empire to keep his son Ethan safe from the life. But when a spoiled rival humiliates and threatens Ethan, the legend returns—fierce, unstoppable, and ready to protect what's his.