Marriage First, Love Second

Betrayed by those closest to him, he lost everything—his career, his love, and his pride. Yet fate grants him a second chance: a mysterious system that gives him the power to exact revenge and rebuild his life. With every mission completed, he edges closer to the pinnacle of wealth and power. But amidst his ambition, unexpected feelings stir for the woman who once betrayed him. Will he choose the path of perfect vengeance—or open his heart to the love he thought was lost forever?

"Ah, Ethan." Marcus drawled, his voice dripping with condescension. "The prodigal son, crawling back for scraps." Ethan's face burned with shock and anger. "You're...you're behind this?" Ethan stuttered. Marcus chuckled, strolling closer. "I wanted to see if you'd learned your lesson. Are you still groveling in poverty, or have you managed to scrape together a semblance of dignity?" "You're like a dog, Ethan," Marcus sneered. "A dog that runs back to its master, tail wagging, hoping for a pitiful bone. You think you deserve better? You think you're worthy of our family's name?" "I don't need your approval or your family's name," Ethan declared, meeting Marcus's gaze. "I'll make my own way." What happens when an illegitimate son is disowned by his family on his wedding day, his wife abandons him and their three months old daughter after a year of marriage, and an accident which claimed his life occurs on the day he finds out a job interview he rushed for was a sham orchestrated by his own stepbrother.. But that's only where things gets interesting. «Ding! Greetings Host, I am Eminence, your companion towards fortune..» «Ding! For every living being you save, you get a $10,000 reward!» «Ding! For every successful roasting, you get a $10,000 reward!» «Ding! the system has seen your determination, and therefore you have been granted the skill: Unbreakable Will.» Ethan smirks.. "It has begun!" FROM ASHES TO EMINENCE

After 7 long years in a coma, Richard Carter wakes up to the realization that the world has moved on without him. His girlfriend, Isabel who he took a bullet for seven years ago, leading to his coma shames him for being broke and dumps him for billionaire and businessman, Chris Washington. Little does she and the rest of the world know that Richard is actually the Don of an anonymous underground trillion dollar corporation (The Apex), responsible for all the political upsets in the world. With the help of a woman who enters his life by a stroke of luck, Richard is ready to dish out his revenge on the woman who left him for dead. And this time, he's going all out to make her pay!

Perfect was the definition of Chris' marriage, it was worth envying to those who hadn't had a peek of it but what happens when he finds out his marriage was based on lies, betrayals, and thorns in the flesh and his loving wife was no more than an enemy of his to begin with. How could he heal from the injuries left in his heart? Would he be willing enough to let another woman claim it or forever hold on to the grudge that women are nothing but scandalous

What defines a person? Is it who they're friends with? Their social status? Their family name? Or is it their actions? Lucien Verglas is a poor commoner living in the town of Cleardale. He and his parents barely have enough to put food on the table, but they are a loving family. The Verglas used to be a name of royalty, but that status was stripped because of the first monarch's actions. Now, Lucien has to withstand discrimination of all sorts from everyone. Forbidden to use ice magic, he and his family struggles day to day... or can he change that? Why was his family cast out? What did the first monarch do? Join Lucien on his adventure to find the truth behind his family's discrimination, all while trying to fight off monsters and others that want him killed.

Martin works left and right to provide what his girlfriend wants. Sounds crazy as it is, if she asks for the world, he's ready to give it to her if he can. Even though he is already in debt, there is nothing left in his pocket, and he is belittled by others because he looks poor, there’s nothing more important to him but to provide her with everything. That’s why when she wants an iPhone, without a second thought, he works part-time at the bar only to find out that she is cheating on him over a rich playboy! Not only did they humiliate him, but he also experienced severe beatings while being treated like a rag. For the first time, he felt intense rage while he promised himself that he would take his revenge one day…

After doing everything for his beloved wife, he was never considered and was betrayed. Damian chose to return to his original life. They thought that they were extraordinary people. But in reality, Damian was far greater than them. When they found out, there was no second chance.

In his final moments, he was given a chance to be back in the past by sacrificing his system. Clark promised himself that he would not let fate decide his future. … “Hey stop right there! Who are you? If you don’t have an appointment then you may leave” “Tell your master that I want to meet him” “Wait, Mister, Who are you?” “I am… Clark Montediore” His eyes glowed in the radiance of an amber. The mark of the Montediore. And that is how the missing child of Montediore came back. For his parents? For the love that he had for his family? For power? Of perhaps status? No, it is for something much more important than that.

Gabriella Russo, the princess of Etroana enters a contractual marriage with Myles Hamilton, the hidden prince of a neighboring country. Both enter the contractual marriage with an ulterior motive. The couple has to learn how to trust and care for each other while navigating through the schemes of the nobles Will they be able to withstand all the obstacles life throws in their way or will they go their own separate ways?

"I can't believe you are so shameless! You don't feel any guilt at all." "I've been with you for a while now and all I have seen is poverty. How long do you think I can hold out like that?" Lisa defended herself "A poor guy like you does not deserve Lisa. You should be in the streets like the dog you are!" Mark spat at him. **** "You'll both regret doing this. I promise you." ••••••• Nicola is someone looked down on by so many people. He has no good job and he only has his good looks. He had only his girlfriend who he thought loved him until he found out she was cheating on him. She also looked down on him just like everyone else. Done with the betrayal, he had different thoughts running through his head until his breakthrough came. He found out he was the rich heir of the richest family in the world. All he had to do was come back to his family. His life changed overnight but many still did not know his identity. Will he be get back at all those who looked down on him or will he forgive them?