Regret

The entire Carmichael family looked on in curiosity as the convoy of Fords rolled into the mansion's grounds. It looked like a King was making his entrance. The cars came to a stop and a driver ran over to pull the passenger door open. Luke stepped down from the car and shocked silence swept through the Humsworth family. He looked at them, a smug smirk curving his lips. "L-luke?" His wife, Fiona, stuttered. "In the flesh. Hello, in-laws, your wretched son-in-law is finally home…" *** What would you do if you were insulted and shamed by your wife's family for being poor, but one day, you discover that you're the heir to a lost fortune? Luke Bradford is the average, wretched son-in-law of the rich Carmichael family. He is shamed, disgraced and abused by his wife's family until one day, he finds out that he's the heir to a Diamond empire running into trillions of dollars. Luke returns with one thing on his mind…to take revenge on every single person who dared to hurt him in the past, but the Humsworth family have also vowed that a low class peasant like him will never lord over them. Taking a path through drug money, lies, deceit, treachery…and even the deadly mafia, will he succeed, or will the sneaky Humsworth family clip his feathers before he can even fly?

“Don’t complain when the lights go out…” These were the words that came out of his mouth before he calmly exited the office. Josh Summers, a typical nobody, a medical instructor, is pushed aside by his wife, Lauren Forrest, when she sees that she has reached the very pinnacle of her career. She saw him as nothing but ‘Deadweight…’ But then everything turns upside down when, on the very day she had been dreaming of, she sees him standing with the top dogs of the city. Josh Summers wasn't just a nobody; he was the shadow ruler of Veron, the Hidden Ace, and the blade that held the underworld together. He had chosen a quiet life to stay with his wife; for three years, he played instructor at the clinic. But now, he is back, and with his resurfacing, the underworld is shaking— threats are awakening, and new enemies and allies are being born. Will Josh continue to rule over his Empire of Ash and Gold?

When a boy watches his parents murdered, he’s left with a book that holds the power to destroy an empire. Years later, under a false name, he returns to the city that buried his past to burn it all down. But as his revenge spirals into war, Derick must choose: justice for the dead… or redemption for himself.

Life has a cruel way of humbling even the destined mighty. Frederick Corbin, once heir to one of the wealthiest dynasties, finds himself stripped of power, drowning in debt, and ignored by the very woman he loves. His wife, Sonia, is swept away by fame, charm, and the promise of a glamorous life with a celebrity, while her mother schemes to drive Frederick out of the picture completely. But destiny has a twist. A single miracle shatters the chains binding Frederick’s potential. Overnight, the forsaken man reclaims his rightful place as President of Corbin Holdings, inheriting control of a vast empire worth billions. Now the tables have turned. Sonia, who mocked and abandoned him, is desperate to return to his side. But Frederick has tasted betrayal too deeply to forgive so easily. As enemies circle and hidden truths unravel, one question remains: What will Frederick do when love, power, and vengeance collide?

Ethan Cole thought his life had ended. After betrayal from the one he loved the most with his boss, after losing his job and facing public humilation from people he called friends, he only had one wish on his lips. To become strong enough for his life not to be controlled by the detects of the rich and powerful. And when it seemed like this wish would never be accomplished. A powerful stranger with a roll of authority stepped before him. "Prince Ethan Collard! This's no scam, your bloodline estate awaits you!"

Seven years prior, Anderson Campbell was the son of a thriving businessman, wielding a significant part of Lightharbor city’s economic lifeline. Every woman aspired to marry him, and Lauren Harris was no exception. But disaster struck. Anderson was sabotaged, and his company went bankrupt, burying him under massive debts. He became destitute, without a home, forced to live at his wife’s family residence as a son-in-law. From that point, he was known as the “useless” son-in-law of the Harris family, enduring their scorn and disdain. His constant engagement with his computer only further distanced him from them. Then one day, while enduring scorn at a café for using free Wi-Fi, his computer screen suddenly lit up: “Greetings, Host Anderson. I am the All-Powerful Reform System, here to assist. Please accept your first reward, a black card with a total asset of xxxxxx million dollars!” Now with money in his grasp, everything seemed possible. Anderson began his quest to uncover those who had wronged him, to exact revenge on those who had looked down upon him. They would soon regret!

He was invisible. Bullied. Broke. Betrayed. Then the world bowed. When Elias Ward is publicly humiliated by the girl he loved, a single sentence shatters reality: He is the heir to a family powerful enough to erase itself from history. Pulled into a hidden world of wealth, bloodlines, and ruthless control, Elias must decide whether power will heal him — or hollow him out. Because in a city where legends wear suits and magic hides in shadows, becoming untouchable comes at a deadly price.

When Olivia divorced Dorian, she thought she was cutting ties with a worthless ex-convict. To her, he was nothing but a burden dragging her down. But behind the prison walls, the man she scorned was no ordinary convict. He was a five-star General, feared by nations and saluted by armies. Bound by duty, Dorian hid his true identity. He let her go, let her believe the worst until betrayal and ruthless enemies forced him back into her world. Now, the woman who rejected him will discover the truth. Her ex-husband is the most powerful man she can never control. Cold. Dangerous. Untouchable. And this time, he’s not here to beg for her love, he’s here to take back everything.

"I'm not going to compromise my values for the sake of money," Tony said, refusing to be cowed by Lady Lugard's wealth and influence. "I will not allow myself to be controlled or influenced by your family." Tony faced Lady Lugard head-on, his voice firm and resolute. The Lugard family was taken aback by Tony's boldness, but they were not deterred. "You will regret this decision," Lady Lugard said, her voice cold and menacing. Two weeks later, _________________________ "Tony, please, we are begging you to help us save our company," Lady Lugard pleaded, her voice full of desperation. "You are our last hope, our only chance to avoid ruin. Please, help us." A young man, Tony Eduardo, has a loving and respectful relationship with his wife and her family, but he doesn't receive the same amount of affection in return. When his beloved grandmother falls ill, he asks his mother-in-law for financial assistance, but she gives him an ultimatum: divorce his wife on their third wedding anniversary or receive no help. Tony rejects the money and leaves the Lugard family mansion, unaware of the new fate that awaits him outside of the Lugard household - one that will change his life forever.

"This is madness. No. We're not going to do that at all." While saying that, he looked at the few people whose attention seemed to only be on the Tome in front of them. Somehow, he could see the greed on their faces. "Don't tell me you will do as It says? Do you know how many will suffer because of this?" "We will only try on the basis of Knowledge. What if all this, just another lie?" One of the men interrupted with an answer. "Just another lie? We all know and sane enough to realize there is a Hell where we can finally managed to escape. And all of that is the merit of the Paladin Knights. Don't you try to deny it." He replied in a harsh tone and anger almost overflowed. "But think about it? If it was real. As real as it could be. A power that could even prolong one's life." Said by another man in the group who seemed excited by the prospect of a longevity that lasted as far as the planet itself existed. ... ... Then it all ended with a choice that made him decide to leave the group. He paused, then turned to look behind him, gripping his bag tightly. “Soon… You will all regret this. All that's left are sins and guilt that you will have to bear for the rest of your life." ... ...