Stand-in

For Henry James, being adopted into the Wilson family felt more like servitude than kinship. When he dares to love Lily Wilson, the daughter of his adoptive parents, their world crumbles. Cast out from the Wilson household, Henry and Lily struggle to survive in a dingy flat, facing rejection at every turn. Their plight worsens as Henry finds himself barred from employment opportunities, leaving the couple trapped in a cycle of poverty and despair. But just when hope seems lost, an unexpected revelation emerges from an unlikely source. An elderly man, recently released from prison, unveils a long-kept secret: Henry's late father had entrusted his entire estate to the old man's care, ensuring Henry's inheritance and the preservation of the James family legacy.

Alexander Sterling was despised by everyone, just because he was a poor delivery man. His wife cheated on him, and his father-in-law's assassins dumped him into a river to drown and die. Just when he thought his life would take a turn for the worst, he realized that he was the true heir and long-lost son of a wealthy man! With newfound power and wealth at his fingertip, will Alex be able to rise to the challenge and claim his rightful place in the world, or will the secrets of his past come back to haunt him?

Louis Mary was an aristocrat of the city of K.H, but because of his brother's harm, was punished by his family and expelled from the city of K.H. From a rich boy suddenly became a homeless man with no home to return to. But Louis was saved by the landlord Frank and married his beautiful niece to him. Titus Frank wanted to help Louis return to Mary's family, but a year after Louis was married, the old man died. And the Frank family is no longer friendly with Louis, people insult, belittle, and often bully Louis. Not only Louis but his wife, Maddy Frank, also suffered through these things. Three years later, Louis takes off his disguise and begins a path of revenge…

Lucas Reid always dreamed of living a happy life, especially as the live-in son-in-law of the Wright family. He thought marrying Ava Wright, a member of the influential Wright clan, would be his ticket to happiness. But things took a turn for the worse after Lord Wright, the man who set up the marriage, passed away. His in-laws only made his situation more difficult. With nothing to his name and only his wife to lean on, Ethan felt like he had hit rock bottom. Just when he was about to throw in the towel, he stumbled upon a shocking revelation: he wasn't just the son of a billionaire; he was the sole heir to a massive fortune. Now, he's determined to make those who wronged him pay. But it’s not straightforward when he learns that his family isn’t who he thought they were—they’ve been pulling the strings all along. Will he find justice, or will his own demons take over? The only way to find out is to dive into the story!

Ethan got manipulated into a contract marriage after he woke up from coma, with his memories wiped. He was treated as a slave and trampled upon in the Logan's family. Then, one day, a huge tattooed man appeared on his doorstep and revealed he was the son of the richest man in the country and the heir. Now, he would make them pay for manipulating him.

The grand hall of the Phoenix family estate was filled with people, all waiting with baited breath for the arrival of the exiled grandson. Finally, the doors at the far end of the room swung open and the crowd erupted into cheers and applause as Nicholas strode confidently into the room. He was tall and mysterious, with an air of authority that overwhelmed everyone present. He wore a diamond encrusted face mask which only had two openings revealing his piercing blue eyes. His dark hair was styled in a sleek, modern cut, and he wore a tailored suit that showed off his broad shoulders and athletic build. As he made his way through the crowd, people reached out to touch him, as if to confirm that he was real. He was Lord Fitzpatrick favorite grandson, returned from exile after three years of being away from his family and his home. The family conference meeting was held in the grand dining hall of the family's estate. The tables and chairs had been pushed to the sides of the room, leaving a clear space in the center. The entire family, including his parents, aunts, uncles, stepmother's, concubines and cousins, had gathered and were now kneeling on the ground, their heads bowed in shame. Nicholas stood in the center of the room, looking down at his family with a mixture of shock and confusion. He had been falsely accused of poisoning his late grandfather and had been shunned by his family for three years. These people bowing before him were the ones who casted him away, made him an outsider. Now he was going to be their Lord and master. At the front of the room, The family's patriarch, his father stepped forward and knelt down on the floor. "Welcome home, our Lord."

Daniel was a stain to the Hughes Family name, not only because he was just a live-in son-in-law, but also because everyone thought he was a useless bum, including his wife. He was disgusted, despised, seen as a pig, and a shame to the family. But his real identity as a prominent heir with superpowers remained a secret. Will the relationship with his wife change because of the secret he has kept away from her? Will the Hughes family finally accept Daniel as their son-in-law? These questions will be answered as you continue to read this book. Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction and any similarities in names and characters are purely coincidental.

Atlas Grayson returns to Daoda city after 17 years of living in the mountains. He lost most of his memory. Came back to Daoda city as a son-in-law. People consider him the worst man for not having wealth. Allison, who became his wife, even felt that Atlas was very pitiful. But with his martial and medical skills, he turns the circumstances around him on his side, he gets a lot of help from great people until something closed in the past opens up. It is …. An extraordinary figure that would never have occurred to those who belittled him.

George Lockwood was that one man everyone loathed. He was from a poor background and always worked for the Wilson’s as a cleaner. After he saves Mr. Stefan Wilson, Rita’s granddad and the eldest of the Wilson’s family from getting killed, Mr. Stefan decides to reward him by making him a part of his family. Soon Stefan travels and the Wilsons start to maltreat their supposed son in law. Years later, George escapes their brutality and is now addressed as the young master in country Z.

A desperate old man called to Dylan Carter that he has a job for him and that he should portray as his son. The man left him to either amass great wealth as the leader of the Dorogon consortium and be buried under the weight of his gold as a Dorogon or stay a nobody taunted by the Bowen family that he's married into. In the bidding game, a new empire mysterious to everyone turned the table, unknown to everyone, Dylan in the Bowen family where he means nothing but an eyesore is the anonymous head of the consortium and with such wealth inherited he acts behind the shadow taking revenge on those that underrated him while executing his contract to the Dorogon. Dylan Carter is on a path of survival, revenge and leaving no chances untaken.