if we had 5 more minutes

They asked his wife to cheat on him because he didn’t have anything. He was a good for nothing son-in-law. They all treated him badly. But one phone call changed his life for good. Leaping him to the top. But it also had a price to pay. Troubles to overcome. Who knew money could put you on such a spotlight.

James was very poor and had no job but he had manage to save $1500 from the monthly allowance of $200 Alice gives him every month so he could buy the cake to make their day special. Darren snatched the cake from James' hands "This cheap piece of cake? a meal in this restaurant costs at least $10,000 and you think you can impress Alice with this?" Darren smashed the cake into James face. Everyone let out a wide gasp and they burst into laughter. James, with cake clinging to his face, stood there humiliated and defeated. James was the live-in son-in-law that everyone despised, but his real identity was the heir of the Winslow Empire. He vowed that one day all his enemies will kneel and bow down to him!

Red, the main protagonist, was born an orphan. At first, the world was very good to him as he was given a dear friend named Ienze. But later on, as if the decision of the world was opposed, his dear friend was killed by the two most powerful beings in their world. Of course, as a lowly figure, Red was oblivious of their identity. But despite that, Red had made up his mind that he will get strong and kill those that killed his dear friend. And on the way to becoming strong, he will have lots of adventures and one day he will go astray from his real goal, which is vengeance. But thankfully, he has fate as his guide. He will meet various people. Some of them will become his enemy while some will become his ally. Finally, he will reach the peak, which will open his eyes to the real structure of the world. And, by that time, he will have become fate's personification, which is fun at first. But later on, he will understand that great power comes with great responsibility. By that time, the question is, what will he do? Will he surrender his power? Or perhaps give up on his vengeance? Or maybe he will shrink down and let things be? As for the answer to those questions, it is yet to be decided.

"My granddaughter will divorce Noah immediately, and we'll begin the preparations for her engagement with James Clifton. That's my final decision!” The matriarch declared, turning her gaze towards Noah, whom she considered less worthy than roadkill. “Or, you can just take the blame in place of Henry.” Voices rose in her support, urging Noah to accept his fate and go to jail for a crime he never committed. “Do you think a gutter rat like you compares with our precious Henry?” “You’re nothing but a worthless villager who got lucky by chance, but my daughter doesn't have to be tied to a fucking freeloader forever!” “Why Eliana ever agreed to marry you, I’ll never understand! I guess my lovely daughter has a heart of gold, but I won't let you take advantage of her!” Their eyes were cold and judgmental towards Noah, who was still an outsider after three years. “Just because you're allowed to live here, don't start thinking that you own the bloody palace! You’re nothing but a stain on this family’s name.” ***** Noah Kingsley– the heir to Edencrest Estate! He doesn't even need to walk amongst the mortals, for his lineage is one of Kings Yet, he lives a double life as Noah Turner, the downtrodden son-in-law of the Frost Family… all to repay a debt of his life saved by the girl, long long ago. Until one day… the Frosts force him to divorce his loving wife and take the blame for her cousin's heinous crime. Noah is ready to show the world his real power, but will his wife accept his new identity? What lies ahead for him at the family he was kicked out from, at the tender age of five? Will he ever be able to claim his place?

Lucas, a live-in son-in-law is mistreated and despised by his in-laws and wife. After he tries to question his wife's engagement to another man, he is beaten, forced to sign the divorce papers, and shot dead. But instead of being dead, a strange twist of fate lands him in the body of Nathaniel Hayes, the wealthiest man in the country, who has been in a coma for ten years. He wakes up to fortune and is fueled by a desire for revenge on the Ross family and everyone who had despised and shunned him. He vows to make them all regret. However, Lucas faces a dilemma when he discovers a threat to his new identity. Can he get even with his enemies while keeping his new life safe?

Caspian Steele was once thought to be a destitute orphan, struggling to make ends meet. He was looked down upon and considered a laughingstock by those around him. Besides, betrayal caused the crumble of his one and a half-year marriage in just one day. He finally became the heir of the Steele family, inheriting their wealth and influence. Now it's time for revenge! Those who once had contempt for him will now bear the brunt of their prejudice.

A destitute man, scorned and humiliated by others, William never had a day of peace. Even a random passerby could disdainfully trample over him without a second thought. But they were unaware that the wheels of fate had turned, and William had become a high-ranking general. His words now had the power to influence the government and the president; no one could stop him. General William has returned. One by one, those who looked down on him will soon come to regret it!

Felix was astonished when his parents sold him to the mafia when he was only ten years old. However, ten more years later, he accidentally found out that the people who sold him were not his biological parents! To his surprise, his real father and mother were not simple commoners. Just as the truth was starting to reveal itself, more danger awaited ahead.

My life has been thrown into chaos by the catastrophe that had befallen the planet. I'm one of the "chosen ones" who have been granted extraordinary powers by the System and my mission is to fight monsters and complete perilous tasks in order to save humanity! But then, A prophecy confronted me, warning that I would bring about the end of humanity. "What a joke!" I said in disbelief. "I'm not going to let that prophecy dictate my life!" I strived to become the most powerful person and prove that my destiny was in my own hands! I wanted to have whatever my heart desired, from power and fame to wealth and even women. You need to follow my journey and witness how an ordinary person like me can become the strongest person, one who will shape the destiny of the world!

"No one cares whether I live or die," Christian thought as he felt himself losing consciousness, his body weak and broken after being abused to the brink of death by his own father. When he woke, however, he found himself surrounded by a group of unfamiliar faces. These strangers, claiming to be his mother's relatives, looked at him with a mix of fury and compassion, grandfather, uncles, and aunts, people he never knew existed, stood before him. "Who dared to hurt the heir of the Sargent family?" His uncles roared, their voices trembling with rage. "The one who dares to lay a finger on my precious grandson will meet their end!" His grandfather declared with cold determination. "Here, Christian," one of his aunts smiled, handing him a sparkling black card. "This is your diamond card, one of a kind. It’s all yours, you could even buy a country with it if that’s what you want." They treated him like the most precious treasure in the world. The once-abandoned and ridiculed son of the Adam's family turned out to be the long-lost heir of the prestigious Sargent family. The same Adam family that had humiliated and tormented him was brought to their knees. Broken and desperate, they begged for his forgiveness. "Christian, we’re sorry," they pleaded. "Please, have mercy on us! After all, we’re still family!" A tale of vengeance and redemption. The Rise of Christian Sargent chronicles, a journey of an abandoned son reclaiming his identity and power as a true heir of Sargent family. As Christian unravels the mysteries of his bloodline, he forges unexpected connections, faces his enemies, and discovers the truth behind his mother’s legacy in this magical and exhilarating saga.