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🏆No. 1 [AN INTRIGUE READ] In ["Leap To The Top"] contest🏆 After facing termination from his job and finding himself homeless, Richard Forger is confronted with dire circumstances. However, amidst his struggles, a glimmer of hope emerges when he seizes a unique opportunity to marry into the affluent lineage of the Roxburgh city. Yet, Richard's newfound status as the son-in-law of a prestigious family comes with its own set of challenges. He finds himself subjected to mistreatment and bullying within his new familial environment. As he grapples with his predicament, Richard is faced with a pivotal decision: Will he choose to remain silent and endure the injustices he faces, or will he unveil his true identity?

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.

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."

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.

Daren Wiles was son of the number one rich businessman family in his country. He chose to stay and live as an ordinary man who tend to be poor. He married to a woman from a rich family because of an arranged marriage. Serena Hoodie, who didn’t know about Daren’s background, felt burdened. Being the object of ridicule by his wife’s family had made Daren used to it. Until one day Daren did something that made the Grand Mistress of the Hoodie family give him confidence, proving that Daren was capable and making all members of the Hoodie family acknowledge his existence. Miles Hoodie, the oldest male cousin of the Hoodie family, didn’t accept it. Someone who had always been underestimated became the figure his grandmother trusted. He tried to destroy Daren in various ways. Until finally Miles met Daren's older brother, Erdward Wiles, both of whom agreed to destroy Daren and make Daren poor again. Unfortunately, they didn’t succeed in carrying out all of their plans. Daren managed to show who he was in front of the whole world so that he was recognized as the most successful young entrepreneur in the whole world.

After losing his parents in an accident, Richard lived in an orphanage and was then chosen by Mr Travison to marry his granddaughter Hellen, the beauty of whom many dream of. Mr. Travison chose him because he knows his origins, he knows that his grandfather is a very rich man but he did not reveal this secret to anyone. Unfortunately after the death of Mr. Travison, Richard has been enslaved in return for all that work he is paid for with ridicule and name calling. When his grandfather dies, he will inherit his Enterprise and he will become a billionaire in no time. With his personal powers and the money on his card. The whole world around him will become his territory. When his in-laws learn that he is now rich, they will all be devastated by the news. what will become of them? Will Richard take revenge?

Ryan Reyes was a skewer vendor trying to leave behind his dark past that haunted him. However, when Jane, an estranged daughter of a powerful family, sought his help to secure her rightful inheritance through a contract marriage between them, he is thrust back into a world of power, wealth, and deadly secrets. As he stepped into his new role as Jane’s husband, he uncovered layers of corruption, family treachery, and a criminal empire that tied directly to his own tragic past. Caught between his growing feelings for her and the painful memories of his lost family, he must navigate a perilous path. In this gripping tale of love, power, revenge, and redemption, can they overcome the shadows of their pasts to forge a future together, or will the very forces that brought them together tear them apart?