Face Smacking

Four years in an asylum can either break a man… or sharpen him into something far more dangerous. Finn emerged with nothing but his mind—razor-sharp, vengeful, and ready to settle scores with the ex-wife and family who threw him away like trash. His charm was his weapon, and it didn’t take long to snare a wealthy widow into marriage. Two days later, she was dead. Now, Finn stands as the richest man in town—exactly where he always believed he belonged.

“You lost your company. Your dignity. Your bone marrow. And now your wife. What else is left of the poor bastard Adrian Lancaster?” He gave her everything, even donating his bone marrow to save her life. She left him for dead. Now, he's back. Colder. Smarter. Merciless. And he's going to make them pay! Every last one of them. He will show them that there is more to Adrian Lacanster. They have awakened the beast in him!

To the world, Salim Bakar was the "worthless" son of the elite Bakar real estate dynasty. While his brothers closed multi-million dollar deals, Salim spent his time on his phone, managing obscure influencers in the "frivolous" world of TikTok. The tension boils over at the Bakar Group’s 50th Anniversary Gala. In front of the city’s elite, Salim is publicly betrayed by his own father. "A Bakar is a lion of industry, not a lapdog for internet clowns," his father bellows. Disowned, stripped of his inheritance, and cast out into the rain, Salim is left with nothing but his smartphone. But the Bakars made a fatal mistake: they confused "quiet" with "weak." They didn't know Salim’s hidden identity. He is the "Ghost Manager," a digital genius who controls the world’s largest viral talent agency. With his Cold Protagonist mindset, Salim decides it’s time for a lesson in business. Using his God-Tier Manager System, he begins to manipulate the trends that the Bakar Group relies on for their "modern" rebranding. As Salim builds a new-media empire that dwarfs his family’s dying industry, the Bakars find themselves losing millions. Desperate, they seek a meeting with the mysterious "King of Influence" to save their company. The face-slapping begins when the boardroom doors open, and the "disgrace" they spat on is the one holding their debt. Salim isn't back for a reunion; he’s back for revenge.

For five years, Arthur was the joke of the city. As the "live-in" husband to the beautiful Lady Elara Peckham, he endured every insult hurled at him. To the Peckham family, Arthur was just a pathetic innkeeper. He was the house boy who was treated worse than a dog. Despite the bad treatment, he stayed for love. But the love shattered when he caught Elara cheating. And that was her final mistake. The "humble husband" is dead. Now, the true Arthur Blackwood is waking up, and he is bringing a storm of vengeance with him. One by one, he will dismantle their lives, bankrupt their businesses, expose their crimes, and watch as those who mocked him are forced to crawl in the dirt. When the Peckhams finally realize whose blood runs through Arthur's veins, they will beg for mercy, but Arthur is no longer in a forgiving mood.

On the day meant to honor the promise between the two families, Calvin Moonstone returned to Eklinas to fulfill that vow. However, the Jones family humiliated him and refused to uphold the agreement. But Claire—the woman who was supposed to be his wife—still wished to honor their engagement. The Jones family sought to separate them. Using his military prowess and influence, Calvin was determined to protect his marriage. At the same time, he concealed his highly respected identity within the military while secretly uncovering the truth behind the case that had destroyed his family.

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.

Warrick Rauveron is always seen as a useless young master, causing disgrace to his family. Not only his in-laws but also others hold him in contempt. Little do they know that his apparent weakness and foolishness are merely an act, serving a specific purpose. [System host has been found...] [Requirement: Maintain a weak image for 10 years (completed).] [Congratulations! The Gods' Blessing System has been activated!] [Goddess of Fortune invests 'One Unlimited Black Card.'] [The God of Time and Future blesses you with the ability to 'Foresee Potential Investments.'] [The Goddess of Medicine grants you 'A Pill That Can Cure All Illnesses.'] [The Guarantors of Torture and Vengeance provide you with the 'Ancient Books of Magical Martial Arts.']

He was caged for crime he didn't commit. Now he’s back, forged in blood and fire, as the deadliest operative in a shadow military force feared across continents. He reclaims his wife. He rebuilds his broken family. And the fools who try to crush him? He won’t just fight back. He’ll destroy them—without mercy. Please read my completed books too: - THE GREAT GENERAL - WAR GOD'S REVENGE

Julian gave up his wealth, his family, and his identity for the woman he loved. For three years, he lived as a mocked and humiliated house husband while secretly helping his wife rise to the top. But on their anniversary night, he discovers the cruel truth—he was never more than a placeholder in her heart. Betrayed and discarded, Julian finally walks away. What his ex-wife doesn’t know is that the “useless” man she looked down on is actually the hidden heir to a business empire powerful enough to crush everything she built. And now that he’s done loving her… He’s taking everything back.

Noah Bennett was born to inherit Bennett Global Group, a powerful multi-billion-dollar empire built by his father from nothing. But in his first life, Noah wasted everything. Blinded by love and arrogance, he ignored his father’s warnings, pushed away the people who truly cared for him, and let others use his name, wealth, and influence to tear his family apart. By the time he realized the truth, Bennett Global had collapsed, his father was dead, his body was broken, and his name had become a joke to the world. As Noah lay dying, a mysterious system awakened. [Final rating: Pathetic.] Then he opened his eyes in the past. This time, Noah refuses to repeat the same mistakes. He will not kneel for false love. He will not ignore his father. He will not inherit an empire he does not deserve. Starting from the lowest level inside Bennett Global, Noah begins fighting to protect the company before its first major collapse point: the Westbridge Development Contract. But the deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that his downfall was never caused by one woman alone. Someone has been moving in the shadows. Someone inside Bennett Global is opening doors for the enemy. And the woman Noah once rejected, Astrid Montgomery, may be the only person who saw the truth before he did. In his last life, Noah Bennett died as a foolish heir who lost everything. In this life, he will earn his empire, expose every traitor, and make sure no one uses him twice.