The Duchess and the Devil - Chapter 16: Derrick looked a bit astounded with her unexpectedly calm response. He then cleared his throat.

A very sweet entertainment circle novel about a closeted gong x fudanshi shou.

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[Warning: Adult Content (R18+)]Maxwell Williams, a 20-year-old shut-in and the son of a rich man, faces the cruel reality of the world after the crazy world leaders nuked the whole world, killing countless people and destroying all infrastructure and the hope of survival.Not trained for the tough life of the post apocalyptic world, Max is on the verge of despair when suddenly...[Congratulations host, for getting the Almighty Harem System! Make a harem and become the supreme.]He gets a system.Armed with the Harem System which he always dreamt of having, watch as he conquers the beauties and create a haven for himself in this hellish world.----Additional Tags: No Disgusting NTR (Only Netori) | No Yuri | Milfs | Legal Lolis| Taboo| Okyadon | Slaves | Manipulation | Possesive | Cold | etc.If you like the above tags, you'll love the story.

In a world where football is both a passion and a lifeline, Benjamin, a promising young player seemingly has it all: talent, a loving family, and dreams of becoming a Legend.However, tragedy strikes when a devastating car accident claims his life along with that of his parents. But fate intervenes, granting him a second chance at life as he mysteriously finds himself back in time.This time, Benjamin is powerless to prevent the loss of his family, leaving him an orphan at a pivotal moment in his life.Struggling with a broken left foot that threatens to derail his football dreams before they even begin, prejudice and self-doubt. Driven by an unrelenting passion for the sport, he trains tirelessly, honing his skills and overcoming the obstacles in his path.As Benjamin rises through the highs and lows of his journey, he encounters challenges both on and off the pitch.With every setback, he learns the true meaning of resilience, forging a legacy that transcends all and proving that greatness is possible for anyone willing to fight for it.

"Your bed is cold," spoke a voice in the room that had her eyes go wide in fear. Nervously, she turned around, gulping softly to see a shadow on her bed as if someone laid down there. The man who had been lying down sat up emerging out from the shadows where he had been waiting for her.