Face Smacking

<> After a Fateful battle (see Bk 1), Bayo is left decommissioned to face the secrets of a past ignored. Without the First Born, Ronke, Shin and Hana must tolerate one another, on their odyssey to find a cure. Tests and Temptations, trials and tremors appear on every side. A monster today, a masquerade rampage tomorrow, the chaos is unending while the Ascenders spread out with an uncanny desire to feed desperation and devastation, all of which serving as catalyst to the return of the Mad Prime. The legacy of the Mad Prime shall by the First Born, rise or fall. But what happens when the First Born is out of his league against the siblings and the schemings of Trixius? Who then ordains the fall or who then dictates the rise of a fallen Mad Prime? Whatever happens, Orun has never been this distressed. And with the fate of the entire 7 heavens on the ragtag team of adventurers, only one thing is certain… “The Unity shall not find perfection unless it has ‘Victory’ to overcome, the ‘Grace’ and ‘Patience’ to go about it. For in that alone shall the ‘Perfect Order’ be found.” Bayo Must Ascend and become Hero else the Universe be doomed! ----- AUTHOR's Words.

An abandoned son of 7yrs who was left at the gates of a Judo store was given a stern warning by his father, "Even if you were to die the next day and you miss your practice, I will personally come to the gates of hell to give you a spanking". He fought to survive, scraping off the streets of society and when it seemed like his life would finally turn around with graduation around the corner, Gramps, the old gateman in college who dotes on him like a son is killed by a rich heir who consistently bullies him and thinks he can get away with everything, including killing Gramps. The Guerrio family reaches out to him to join the selection of the new boss of the family as a contestant of which he agrees. Rising in wealth and fame with the help of the family, Sebastian is out for revenge on Leonard who killed Gramps and crumbling his family empire from top 1 in Country A. What happens when the top 1 most powerful mafia family in Country A goes against the top 1 most powerful family in the corporate world of Country A? Read to find out more. *** If you want to read a face-slapping novel where the MC rises through hard work despite being an heir to an empire, passes through a series of uncommon Mafia trials and experiences bits of romance in his otherwise bleak life, then give this book a read. You're in for a ride. ...

His status as a disciple of Helma Tilcott, the only healer in the Lanshire Kingdom possessing the rare healing zhenqi, had brought Marc Belmont no advantage at all. From the start, few believed he could ever become her heir; no matter how diligently he tried to absorb her teachings or practice her skills, everything seemed to vanish from his mind as if it had never been there. Years of effort appeared to have been in vain, and Marc began to question if he was truly meant for this life. One day, a group of messengers arrived from the city of Cammont, their mocking words cutting through the air as they demanded he follow them. “I’m not interested,” Marc replied flatly, his voice devoid of the hesitation it once carried. “Ungrateful! Is this how you treat someone who raised you?” The messengers clenched their fists, anger burning in their eyes as they rushed toward him. Marc's lips curled into a confident smirk. “Those days are long gone. You clearly have no idea who you're dealing with.”

Seven years ago, Wade Wilmer caused a huge scandal in North City when he slept with a random woman. Hence, he had no choice than to step down as a possible heir to his family and quietly join the military to save his own name. Seven years later, relying on his own military achievements, he gained the highest position of Supreme Commander in the military. A position not even the president can question. He planned to peacefully live out his days in the army until he received news that his sister was being sold at an auction by their elder brother. His plan to stomp down on everyone who looked down on her in the past seven years changed drastically when he found out the woman he slept with seven years ago, had given birth to twin children.

Five years have passed, Brown returns home. He finds his wife about to marry again to a man who is a descendant of a notorious scoundrel who repeatedly aided their enemy at the border by supplying logistics to the enemy forces. Brown becomes even more enraged when he learns a shocking fact about his twin sons intentionally hidden by his in-laws. Left without any provisions, Clara can only resign herself to obeying the wishes of her parents who have been providing for her and the twins for several years. Feeling immensely guilty towards Clara for the hardships she endured while he was absent, Brown seeks to redeem himself and win back Clara and their twin sons. His quest for redemption and love leads him to take various measures. The revenge begins. Slowly but surely, Brown's immense power and influence start to instill fear in those who have insulted and harmed Clara and their children. As the most powerful King of War, he crushes all enemies who oppose him without mercy. Will Brown find happiness with Clara and their children?

After finding out that his wife had been cheating on him, and that their daughter wasn't his, Jonathan was heartbroken.  He was sent to a two-week detention by his wife's lover.  During his desperate moment, the head steward of his wealthy family came to him and said, "Young master..."  Jonathan learned about his father's illness and had no option but to return to the family he had left three years ago to pursue love.  "Mark my words, Sarah! I will make you pay!"

Paul Leonard never had life easy for him. His in-laws treated him like a mere peasant and forced him out of his marriage. His wife couldn't bear the sight of him and ridiculed him without mercy. His in-laws could seize the air he breathed if the chance came to them and they decided to frame him for a Ponzi scheme that ultimately saw him sent to prison. Just when Paul started thinking about how prison life was going to look like for him, there was a swift rescue, prompting the start of a turnaround for Paul. Revenge became the name of the game but how far would the burning fire inside of him quench his enemies? How much further can this new zeal take him as he battles personal and ancestral enemies on his way to the top?

After a year in prison defending his lover, Oliver Roberts returned to a shattered world—his lover was missing, his parents were caught in financial turmoil, and his father was dying. In a last-ditch effort to save his father, Oliver searched for a rare medicinal potion, utilizing the healing abilities he had learned from a mysterious man. However, fate brought him to the esteemed Hoshier family after an accident changed his life. When Oliver saved Mr. Hoshier from a terminal illness, he received a surprising reward: marriage to Hoshier's daughter, Elena. Trapped in an aristocratic world full of intrigue, Oliver had to face the challenges of being an unwanted son-in-law. In the midst of a stressful marriage, he had to navigate complicated family relationships and face enemies and secrets that threatened his position. Could Oliver change his fate and find his rightful place in this new world?

Matthias Claude, a poor college student living off his life with the small income he’s getting from food deliveries, discovers that he is the sole heir of a billionaire’s fortune. Finding himself with an unimaginable wealth, Matthias thought how this would make drastic changes in his life. More than that, he can start dealing with the people who tried to belittle him when he had nothing. But all of these come with a single condition– a wedding to the unknown Mirella Faith. Will Matthias bite the opportunity or keep his pride and just go up on his own?

Being dumped when his wife had a high position and was underestimated by many people. Aaron didn't think it was a hardship for him. Because they didn't know about him, he was the one who helped his ex-wife in times of trouble, and he was the most honourable person. When they find out, they will be speechless because they won't be able to reach him again.