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Sophia is a brilliant, kind-hearted young woman with a promising future. At 25, she embodies strength, intelligence, and unwavering independence. When a wealthy businessman proposes she marries his only son, Adrian, Sophia finds herself at a crossroads. Uninterested in a conventional marriage, she strikes a deal: she’ll marry Adrian if he teaches her how to run a successful business, and once she’s established, he can walk away. Adrian, burdened by his father’s expectations and his position as the heir, reluctantly agrees. He misinterprets Sophia’s ambition as a ploy for his money, fueling his resentment. With Vanessa, his stunning yet envious girlfriend in the picture, Adrian’s emotions become a tangled web of jealousy, hatred, and confusion. From the start, Sophia faces hostility not only from Adrian but from Vanessa as well. However, her calm and resilient nature wins over adversity. As Adrian begins teaching her business basics, he does so with a cold and cruel demeanor. Sophia, ever composed, absorbs the knowledge without complaint, steadily growing her understanding and prowess. "Why are you so calm?" Adrian demands one evening after another of his attempts to break her spirit. Sophia simply smiles, "Because I know who I am and what I want." Adrian’s plan to force Sophia into a contract marriage crumbles when she insists on their original deal, standing firm in her request for business education instead. Over time, Adrian’s misinterpretations slowly unravel. He starts to notice the small acts of kindness, the unwavering support, and the genuine care Sophia shows towards everyone, including him. "You really think you can fool me with this act?" Adrian snarls, misreading her intentions once more. Sophia’s gaze remains steady. "I don’t need to fool you. My actions speak for themselves." As they navigate their tumultuous relationship, Adrian finds himself inexplicably drawn to Sophia’s authenticity and strength. The once clear lines between hatred and attraction blur, leaving Adrian in a state of turmoil. He compares his shallow feelings for Vanessa to the deep, complex emotions Sophia evokes within him. Despite his growing feelings, Sophia keeps her distance, focusing on her goals. But Adrian’s obsession intensifies. He can’t stand the thought of losing her, and his possessiveness reaches new heights. His attempts to seduce Sophia, plan romantic dates, and lavish her with gifts only push her further away. "Can’t you see I need you?" Adrian confesses, his voice thick with desperation. Sophia’s reply is calm yet firm. "I never wanted more than a partnership. Your feelings don’t change that." Adrian’s world shatters when Sophia brings up divorce. Desperation drives him to extremes, leading to a month-long confinement and forced intimacy, culminating in Sophia’s pregnancy. The birth of their child brings temporary peace, but Adrian’s obsession never wanes. His acts of devotion, from learning to cook to caring for their child, highlight his internal struggle and growing love. "How can I prove I love you?" Adrian pleads, on the verge of breaking. Sophia’s response is a whisper of hope. "By letting go of control and trusting me." As they journey through love, hate, and redemption, Sophia and Adrian’s relationship evolves. Through trials and tribulations, they forge a bond built on mutual respect and understanding. Ultimately, Sophia’s strength and Adrian’s transformed love lead them to a happily ever after, where both find their true selves in each other. Dive into "Desire's Detour: Love Collide" and discover the compelling journey of Sophia and Adrian, where love is tested, boundaries are pushed, and true intentions are revealed.

Zoe Bell was the foster daughter of the Bell Family. On the night she was thrown out, her fiancé was already wrapping his arm around his new love, making headlines in the entertainment news. Afterwards, Zoe found herself caught in one scandal after another, all because she was seen with the most powerful man in Capital City. Everyone sneered, convinced she was nothing more than a fleeting plaything for Mr. Hale. But little did they know that from the very first moment when he laid eyes on her, Mr. Hale had only one thought - He was going to seize love with boldness! - People were all waiting to find something to mock Zoe about, so they intentionally asked William Hale what relationship he was holding with Zoe Bell. Mr. Hale merely laughed and said, "Maybe I haven’t tried hard enough, because after being married for so long, Mrs. Hale still refuses to announce it publicly or give me my rightful title." It was a night with thick, humid air, Zoe was left breathless as William kissed her with arms firmly wrapping around her waist. His voice was low and scorching, “Mrs. Hale, am I trying hard enough?” Zoe gritted her teeth - He was trying way too hard! 【See how the aloof CEO falls for love】 【Love After Marriage】

Murong Jiu, the Ninth Young Miss of the Marquis Mansion, was ugly and talentless, and her fate was to harm her relatives. She was raised in the countryside from a young age. Due to her exceptional medical skills, she was used by the Crown Prince, who drained her of all her value and then threw her into a deep well to drown. Only before her death did she realize she had been switched at birth. Others were rightfully enjoying everything that should have been hers; later, all her family died for her, becoming stepping stones for the Crown Prince! Reincarnated, she returned like a vengeful ghost from hell, making her enemies tremble with fear, ready to seek revenge for each grievance. Unexpectedly, she unintentionally became the darling of her biological family, which made her retract her sharp edges. As the substitute Princess Consort of Prince Ling, she and Prince Ling were a fake couple, intent only on finding the real father of the child in her womb, yet unaware that the man from that night was right in front of her…

Wu Wei, who was once a fishman for the Queen of the Sea, awakened one day and unexpectedly acquired the Tycoon System. One yuan could be spent as ten thousand!!! (Yuan is the unit of account of RMB, which is the official currency of China) Thus, the balance of a little over ten thousand in his card instantly turned into more than a hundred million! However, this money could only be spent on high-scoring goddesses! Therefore, Wu Wei began his wild spending spree. Under his aggressive financial onslaught, all sorts of goddesses fell one after another. The white moonlight he'd been secretly in love with for years, the mature and sexy school beauty, the innocent and cute schoolgirl, the livestreamer with off-the-charts beauty, the delicate and soft dancing goddess, the dazzling top female star... Sorry, but I've monopolized all the goddesses!

After the disaster, there wasn't enough food, so I used my superpower to farm, striving together with my childhood friend for a better life.

Tao Ti was the daughter of Taotie and the mount of War God, who bravely sacrificed herself to save War God. War God collected her soul fragments and sent them into reincarnation. Taotie, a Fierce Beast, feeds on Evil Spirit, resentment, and misfortune. The reincarnated little Tao Ti was switched by a maid and sold to the mountains, where she faced daily struggles of hunger and inadequate clothing. Fortunately, a variety show entered the village and filmed little Tao Ti, causing a sensation in the comments section~ 【Such a cute human cub, don't block her from the camera, I want to watch!】 【The show crew should give her more screen time, poor little thing!】 【Isn't she much more beautiful than a female star?】 A talent agency quickly came to sign her, but her real elder brother, a big shot, rushed over to take her home! She not only exploded in popularity in the entertainment industry but also became the beloved darling of a wealthy family!

Bai Xiao descended, lifting his head to not only see the bizarre and magnificent world but also the professional modifier he had downloaded before crossing over. "Drain all experience from my sub-occupations, 'Biological Mecha Master', 'Mystic Explorer', 'Special Hypnotist', transforming it into one million potential points, all enhancing my main occupation, 'Fighter'!" "I... have obtained the golden ultimate occupation, 'God of Martial Combat'!" The largest urban agglomeration in the world, a night of torrential rain. On the ground, countless Killing Ghosts and Fighters fought to the death, while hordes of metal Mechas and Biological Armors exploded and self-destructed. Blood and flame intertwined, plunging everything into primordial violence and chaos. Atop a high tower, Bai Xiao stood silently amidst the rainy darkness, like a stiff and terrifying statue. His crimson eyes looked down below, restrained yet bloody, cold yet hiding madness. He leaped down with his trench coat wildly dancing. The God of Martial Combat descended upon the final battleground! A cold voice echoed across the city skyline. "Next, I will kill everyone present! If you have the ability, try to stop me..." A modern city of extravagant luxury, an era of entertainment and consumption supreme. Beneath seventy years of peaceful façade, lied another mad and bloody Inner World. Fighters, masters of their martial traditions, and Killing Ghosts, controlled by combat modes, engaged in a frightful, relentless slaughter. Metal Mechas with terrifying energy and Biological Armors extracted from monstrous cells commenced a brutal struggle between old and new technologies. In this era infested with machinery and altered by external entities, to proclaim the power unique to humans might be an unimaginable romance...

"Jiang Fan, I regret it!" When Xu Yining realized that the useless fiancé she would rather die than marry had taken her sister as his wife and transformed her into a powerful empress, she was filled with regret. If she could do it all over again, she definitely wouldn't have petulantly let her sister marry in her stead!

She was reborn back to 11 years ago, when everything was fine, her family was still alive and she had not experienced the pain of destruction. Since she had the chance to restart, she decided to seek revenge on those who had hurt her! She would also leverage her knowledge and strength to lead her family to a prosperous life. However, she has a regret: despite being reborn, she still ended up marrying him, a man who was difficult to approach...

"Dear, it's time for your medicine!" The beautiful and pure Holy Daughter brought over the medicine for treating his wounds. On this day, he saw betrayal with his own eyes and experienced despair with his soul... From this day forth, the Hero was dead, send paper offerings if you must!