Kingdom Building

Raymond Cassian vanished ten years ago, a shadow in a world of secrets. Now he’s back, and surrendering. But he has conditions. He will speak only to Ayla Trent, a rookie with no clout, no field experience… and no clue why he chose her. Cassian claims a powerful society is pulling the strings of world events, from economic collapses to assassinations, and he has the evidence to prove it. Each name he drops opens a new investigation: corrupt billionaires, hidden assassins, rogue agents. But with each step, Ayla is forced to blur the lines between law and conspiracy, truth and manipulation. As the bodies pile up and secrets unfold, Ayla must decide: is Cassian revealing the truth? Or building a new empire, one move at a time?

Everyone called Jared Lin trash — the good-for-nothing son-in-law of the powerful Bai family. Insulted by his cold wife, mocked by his in-laws, and humiliated by society, Jared lived at the very bottom of the food chain. But everything changed the day the world ended. When the skies turned black and monstrous creatures tore the world apart, Jared died protecting the very people who looked down on him. Just when he thought it was over, he woke up ten years in the past—on the morning of his wedding. This time, he’s not just a useless son-in-law. He’s the chosen host of the Apocalypse Preparation System. Armed with future knowledge, hidden upgrades, and an unbreakable will, Jared begins building his underground empire while pretending to be weak. Real estate, pharmaceutical power, weapons deals—he’s preparing for the fall of mankind. The world may laugh at him now. But when the apocalypse returns… They’ll all beg at his feet. This is the story of a man who went from worthless to world ruler, from ridiculed to revered. A second chance to rewrite fate — and this time, Jared Lin is taking no prisoners.