4. How to better create conflicts
⭕️ A. Emotional betrayal + Show superiority
For example, at the beginning of book “Secretly The Billionaire Heir", the MC is betrayed emotionally, and the heroine as well as her lover show superiority to the MC.⭕️ B. Bullying/FramingFor example, in the early stages of book "TRILLIONAIRE IN DISGUISE" , there are plots of bullying.However, the plot of bullying or framing seems to have a mediocre effect on our platform.⭕️ C. Radicalization/PrejudiceFor example, in book "The Charismatic Charlie Wade" and "The Almighty Dragon General", due to the prejudice against the MC in the early stage, the villain often performs extreme behaviors (such as breaking off an engagement, forcing the MC to divorce, etc.).
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