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They call him the "Watchdog of the West Gate." To the wealthy students, Alistair Cain is a joke—a dropout husband living off his brilliant professor wife, tasked with nothing more than checking IDs and chasing stray dogs off campus. To his wife’s powerful family, he is a stain on their reputation, a useless son-in-law who should have been discarded years ago. But they don’t know why the West Gate is the only place on campus where the shadows never move. They don’t know that the "stray dogs" he chases are actually Hellhounds trying to breach the mortal realm. And they certainly don’t know that Alistair is actually the Calamity Star—the exiled God of War serving a 1,000-year penance to suppress the ancient evil beneath the university library. When the seal begins to crack and the elite families of the city become pawns in a demonic war, the useless security guard finally stands up. "You can insult me all you want," Alistair says, adjusting his uniform cap. "But step one foot past this gate, and not even the Heavens can save you."

On Hart's birthday, candle and light, cakes and laughter, that was how the Crowe family celebrated him for the first time and he thought maybe their laughter was real, but that day became the day he was killed by his own wife, the same woman who was laughing too loud on his birthday drove a knife to his heart. As Hart slowly went blank, only one thought struck his mind. "If he was given a second chance, he won't marry the same woman again." He gasped blood and died. And he was given a second chance, coming back alive an hour before his birthday. Whatever force had given him a second chance, he would use it to save himself, and this time, he would destroy the Crowe family.

"You're a church rat, Deigo. Poor and pathetic. I can't keep living with someone who can't provide for me. I should have listened to my parents when they warned me Deigo. You are a worthless waste of time, I should have never spared you a glance Deigo. I deserve better than you" Deigo felt numb, pained. "How can you say that? I've given you everything. Protected you, loved you... Our child..." Sophia rolled her eyes. "That child is not yours. It's Benjamin’s. And I'm tired of pretending otherwise. It’s time you face reality Deigo. People like you don’t belong in my world, you should be with your poor kind of people and not me, so please, let's save both of us the trouble and move on” Deigo's world shattered. ••• After being forced into a three-year marriage to protect Sophia's family, Deigo discovers she's pregnant with another man's child. Heartbroken, she presents to him a divorce paper, Deigo signs the divorce papers. Thrown into jail, Deigo vows to rise again and make them pay for their betrayal.

After the heartbreak of his life, the young billionaire, James went on from pain to delight as he found happiness in Emily Simone. However, his joy didn't last long, following the sudden disappearance of Emily. Everything took a different turn when she showed up again, only this time she couldn't recognize him. In the process of trying to get back with her, he had to marry his Ex-wife, Harper Williams, on a contract. When the contract was drawing to an end, James was sure to regain his freedom and happiness, but he was shocked at the sudden declaration of Harper's pregnancy.

After returning from a risky mission that almost cost him his life, Tony expects to finally claim the reward he was promised. Instead, he walks into a disaster. His company, the empire he built with his own hands has been completely taken over by his Deputy, a man who has never even met him yet boldly claims full ownership. Within a blink, Tony becomes a nobody. He is mocked by junior staff, insulted at the entrance, and nearly mauled by the very security dogs he paid for with his sweat. Just when it seems like everything is over, fate steps in. Tony regains his company. But the old Tony died the day he was betrayed. Now, he returns colder and determined to make every traitor pay. No one is exempt. Not the Deputy. Not the staff who humiliated him. And not even the woman he loves.

Ethan Cole was the "trash" son-in-law, Manhattan’s favorite punching bag. To steal his $300M inheritance, his wife Serena and her lover faked his death in a car accident—then shared a victory kiss over his "grave”. But Ethan didn't drown. Rescued by an ally who owes him a life-debt, Ethan returns from the shadows. While the Hargroves celebrate their stolen wealth, he silently dismantles their empire through lethal stock shorts and federal traps. At their victory gala, the "dead" man walks in as the new Chairman. The power has shifted, and Manhattan’s favorite punching bag is now its absolute ruler.

Mike's world shattered when he caught his girlfriend cheating with his best friend. The ultimate betrayal came after years of dedication and hard work to provide for her, only to be humiliated by his friend's wealth and status. In a fit of rage, Mike punched his friend and fled, but his escape ended in a brutal car accident. When Mike awoke, he found himself in the midst of the powerful and ruthless Rykhard Corporation, a family-owned conglomerate renowned for their wealth, influence, and unrelenting pursuit of success. To his astonishment, he bore an uncanny resemblance to Axel, the youngest son and direct heir of the Rykhard dynasty. As Mike navigates this treacherous new world, he must confront the dark secrets and rivalries within the Rykhard family. Will he thrive as the new Axel, or become a pawn in their deadly game of power and leadership? Can he overcome his past heartbreak and forge a new path, or will the Rykhard Corporation consume him whole?"

They mocked him as a useless son-in-law, never knowing he was heir to a trillion-dollar empire. When Leonard Kane finally reveals his true power, will the world bow or burn?

The mighty Marco Alexandro emerged as the god of war, feeling a sense of achievement because this was the only way to bring his family out of a wrecked life. Returning home should have brought happiness, but instead, his small family was on the brink of death.

Ethan Caldwell has spent years enduring the Harrison family's scorn, labeled a worthless son-in-law unworthy of their daughter, Emily. But behind the facade of a humble life lies a secret: Ethan is the heir to Kingsley Mountain, a shadowy empire of unimaginable power and wealth.   When the Harrisons push him too far—forcing him to take the fall for their crimes and scheming to tear him away from Emily—Ethan finally breaks. The man they humiliated will now become their worst nightmare.   As hidden enemies rise and old family secrets unravel, Ethan steps into his true role, ready to reclaim his destiny and destroy anyone who stands in his way.  

After spending five years in jail for a crime he didn't commit, Derek Irvington came back to his properties all gone, courtesy of his fiancee. Derek must start from the bottom but to everyone's ignorance, Derek has just attain an immerse power that could turn his life around.

Klein Anderson, a bullied and humiliated orphan and now the live-in-son-law, who everyone looked down on and regarded as a freeloader. Is the heir to his grandfather's multi-Tillion company but all of these remained a secret. In a world where wealth and power is the weapon, Klein promised to outmaneuver and make those who looked down on him crumble at his feets and beg for mercy. A tale of resilience, revenge and redemption. 

Cassio was married to the daughter of a powerful family and to his wife and her arrogant relatives, he was nothing more than a simple, muscle-bound fool. They wasted no time humiliating him and framed him. They still don't know his true identity, and they will soon discover that the very person they dismissed is the one who can save their empire - if he chooses.

Adam Walker, the top CIA agent "Shepherd" suffering from amnesia, worked as a rickshaw puller for three years, enduring humiliation and abuse at the hands of his mother-in-law and wife. After a divorce where he left with nothing, a diamond black card revealed the truth behind his immense wealth and mysterious identity—while his ex-wife were arm in arm with her new rich boyfriend, mocking him. What they didn't realize was that, the real Kingsman is coming back...

"Yeah, listen up. I want to order a pizza, but don’t screw this up, alright? I don’t have time for incompetence from some broke ass pizza delivery guy.” That's the first thing Niko heard when he answered the phone, “who the hell orders pizza like that?” He sensed the arrogance from whoever was behind that thick voice over the phone. But he ignored the rudeness and asked him “Sure, sir. What can I get for you today?” “Dumbass I already said I want a large pizza. What else do you sell if not pizza?” Things like this always made Niko hate his job, he'd been working in that pizza shop for almost a year and he never got used to all the insults and harsh treatment. But he was willing to keep enduring all of it as long as it fetched him some money to take care of himself and his girlfriend Vikkie.

Three years ago, Dr. Adrian Cole was the golden boy of surgery until the powerful Monroe family framed him for malpractice, stripping him of his license and his wife, Lilian. Now, Adrian has returned as Chairman Cole, the cold, ruthless majority shareholder of a medical conglomerate, and his target is the Metropolitan Medical Group (MMG)—the very hospital that ruined him. Adrian’s meticulously planned destruction is swiftly turning into a global shadow war when he discovers the Monroes are merely a regional arm of a vast, illicit syndicate known as The Foundation. His revenge is no longer just personal; it's a desperate fight for survival against an international enemy. The one weakness in his airtight plan is Dr. Lily Monroe, Lilian’s brilliant younger sister, who secretly believes in Adrian’s innocence. As he installs her in a high-stakes position to gather intel, their volatile professional rivalry ignites an intense, forbidden attraction. When The Foundation issues its brutal ultimatum—forcing Adrian and Lily into a public, fake engagement to protect her reputation—the line between protector and adversary vanishes. Can Adrian dismantle a global conspiracy without losing the one woman who sees the man behind the monster, or will the price of his ultimate victory be the second life he fought so hard to reclaim?

Francis Gad, who hailed from a first class family eventually turned out to be a live-in-son-in-law. He was despised, insulted and humiliated by everyone who crossed his path. Soon, he had no choice but to claim his inheritance. As the restored heir, he promised to make all those who ever caused him pain to gnash their teeth in pain and regret.

For years, Fred Morgan lived as an ordinary man beside the woman he loved. He never flaunted wealth, power, or influence. Instead, he quietly devoted himself to Daniella—protecting her dreams, funding her success from the shadows, and loving her with unwavering loyalty. But loyalty means nothing to a woman haunted by the ghost of her first love. The return of Tony—the charming ex-boyfriend Daniella never truly forgot—changes everything. Manipulative and calculating beneath his polished smile, Tony begins poisoning Daniella’s mind against Fred. One lie becomes another. One misunderstanding becomes suspicion. Until the marriage Fred sacrificed everything for begins to crumble.

"Mr. Verus,” she said, “the surgery has already been paid for.” Cassius blinked, stunned. “What? By who?” Before the nurse could respond, a tall, imposing figure appeared. The man was impeccably dressed, his presence commanding attention. “I paid for it,” the man said, his deep voice resonating in the sterile corridor. Cassius stood, his body tense. “Who are you?” The man smiled faintly, extending a hand. “Augustus Verus,” he said. “Your father.” Shock coursed through Cassius. “My father?” he echoed, incredulous. “That’s impossible.” “It’s the truth,” Augustus said, pulling out a neatly folded envelope. Inside were photographs, documents—proof of their connection. “I’ve been watching from a distance, waiting for the right moment to step in. And now, it’s time.” Cassius stared at the evidence, his emotions a whirlwind of disbelief, anger, and curiosity. “Why now? Why not before?” Augustus met his gaze steadily. “Because you had to face life’s hardships to grow. But now, you’ve earned the right to know the truth—and the power to change your fate.” He handed Cassius a sleek black card. “This is yours. It grants you access to my wealth. Use it wisely.” Cassius hesitated before taking the card, his fingers trembling. The weight of everything that had happened—his humiliation, his sister’s injury, and now this revelation—threatened to overwhelm him. But as he looked at Augustus, determination flickered in his eyes. “I’ll use this,” he said quietly, “to protect Vinna—and to repay everyone who looked down on me.” Augustus nodded, a faint smile on his lips. “Then I trust you won’t disappoint me, son.” Cassius watched as Augustus walked away, leaving him standing in the sterile hallway, a man reborn."

Alfred the son-in-law of William's family was accused of theft and sent to prison for five years but he unexpectedly returned to discover that his wife Mallory was pregnant with another man's child and she also presented Alfred with divorce papers. Left with nothing Alfred accidentally stumbled upon his father who happened to be the richest man in the city.