r/AnyNovelRequest

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She exposed her cheating husband in front of everyone and left him speechless!

I sit with my husband, Mike, at a corner table in our favorite Italian restaurant. It’s the eve of our second wedding anniversary, and though I would have preferred a quiet night at home, I insisted we go out. Getting him here wasn’t easy.

I sip my wine, but an unease lingers in the back of my mind. I went out of my way to make tonight special, slipping into a red silk dress that hugs my curves in all the right places. I look amazing—people’s eyes linger on me, everyone’s except Mike’s. He hasn’t even looked at me properly, let alone complimented me.

A dull ache tightens in my chest. No matter how hard I try to hold us together, we keep slipping further apart. The spark that once made him fall head over heels for me has faded. Lately, he’s been distant, coming home late with weak excuses about work. He works for my father—I know exactly what’s going on. And his excuses? They’re lies. But I keep giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Even his once tender kisses have become routine, and the desire that used to burn in his eyes is gone. He doesn’t buy me flowers anymore—not even tonight, when it feels like the bare minimum.

Does he even remember that tomorrow is our anniversary?

I push the thought down, burying it deep, hoping I’m just overthinking. I love this man. He proposed to me in front of a crowded stadium, fearlessly declaring his love. I gave him everything—my heart, my love, my body, my soul. He’s my everything.

“This Alfredo’s amazing,” Mike says, chewing noisily.

I force a smile, but inside, jealousy burns. He compliments the pasta, yet hasn’t said a single word about me.

“It is,” I say, dropping my fork. My appetite is gone. Trying to sound hopeful, I ask, “What are we doing tomorrow? I took the day off.”

Mike looks confused. Wiping his mouth with a napkin, he asks, “Why? What’s tomorrow?”

I laugh to keep from crying. “Nothing,” I murmur, fidgeting with my fingers. “We haven’t gone out somewhere recently.”

“We’re out right now, aren’t we?” He shakes his head, grinning like I’m being ridiculous. “Besides, I have an important meeting tomorrow.”

He has to be joking. He’s pretending to forget because he’s planning something huge, right? That has to be it.

“Sure,” I mumble, my voice quieter than I intended. Then an idea sparks—a way to test him. “I’ll ask Meera to hang out with me tomorrow since you’re busy.”

Surely, he’ll object. He’ll feel guilty. He’ll show some sign that he’s planning something.

But all Mike does is nod. “Sounds good. Do that.”

My heart sinks. I want to scream at him, to storm out and never look back. But I remember my mom’s words: You have to be patient and understanding. Learn to make sacrifices for the man you love.

I sit there, hollow, as the minutes drag by, watching him give more attention to his food than to me. He doesn’t even notice that I’m not eating. He doesn’t care.

Until his phone starts buzzing—again and again. He tries to ignore it at first, but it’s persistent.

“Just give me a moment, love,” Mike says, flashing that charming smile as he stands up. “I need to take a quick call.”

“Right now? Can’t you just turn it off? Is work really more important than us?” I want to ask, but instead, I just nod, watching him weave through the tables until he disappears around the corner.

As the minutes tick by, my anxiety grows. Why hasn’t he come back? Did he leave me here—on the eve of our anniversary?

Unable to sit still any longer, I rise and start pacing, hoping to clear my head. The warm lighting and rustic charm of the restaurant usually soothe me, but tonight, they feel suffocating.

I turn the corner, and my steps falter.

There, in the dim hallway, I see him.

Mike isn’t alone.

My breath catches as I watch him pull a woman into a kiss. They cling to each other like they’re the only two people in the world, completely oblivious to everything else.

“This is dangerous,” the woman murmurs, smiling as they break apart. “She’s right inside.”

“Natalie’s devoted to me,” Mike says with sickening confidence, his voice low. “She would never doubt me for a second.” Then he pulls the woman back in, his hands gripping her like she belongs to him. “After my company’s launch event goes well, and her father sends me the check he promised, I’ll leave her. Then you and I can be together.”

A hollow silence rings in my ears.

My heart shatters into a million pieces, but there’s no sound—only the deafening, crushing pain of betrayal. The man I’ve loved unconditionally, the man I built my life around, is playing me for a fool. And I’ve caught him in the act.

I used to admire his confidence. Now, I want to spit on it.

The pain threatens to consume me, but my anger rises higher. I refuse to be the victim in this twisted story.

“Well, well, well,” I say, stepping forward with my arms folded, my voice steadier than I expected. “Isn’t this a cozy little scene?”

Mike jerks away from the woman, his eyes wide with shock and guilt. She has the decency to look ashamed, but I’m not about to let her off the hook.

“Nat, my love,” Mike stammers, stepping toward me. “This isn’t what it looks like.”

“Save it.” I hold up a hand, my glare cutting through him. “I don’t need your lies, Mike. I’ve had enough to last a lifetime.”

I shift my gaze to the woman, who’s wringing her hands.

“And you.” My voice drips with contempt. “Didn’t you know he was married? It was in the fucking newspapers, sweetheart. Do you have any idea what you’ve done?”

She opens her mouth, but I cut her off.

“No, you don’t. Because if you did, you wouldn’t be standing here, pretending to be innocent.” I let out a hollow laugh. “You didn’t steal my man. You did me a favor.”

Her eyes widen. She steps back as if my words have physically struck her. I see the guilt and confusion warring inside her, but I don’t care.

I have bigger things to deal with.

“Mike.” I turn back to him, the disgust in my voice unmistakable. “You said you loved me. You professed it in front of a fucking stadium full of people. Was it all for show? Just to impress my father? Was I just a convenience? A trophy wife to parade around?”

“That’s not true, Nat.” He reaches for me, his voice desperate. “I do love you. This… this was a mistake.”

“A mistake?” I laugh bitterly. “A mistake is forgetting our anniversary—which, by the way, is tomorrow. Or misplacing your keys.” I take a step closer, my voice razor-sharp. “This? This was a choice. A deliberate, cruel choice.”

I take a deep breath, making my decision. “But you know what? I’m done. I’m done being your fool. I’m done being the dutiful wife who sacrifices her happiness for a man who doesn’t deserve it.”
Mike looks stricken, but I feel liberated.

I turn to leave but pause, looking back at the woman. “And you,” I say, a touch of pity in my voice. “You can have him. Just remember, a man who cheats once will cheat again. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you’re special.”

With that, I walk away, my heart pounding.

The cool night air bites at my skin as I step outside, but I welcome it. It shocks me awake, slicing through the numbness. With each breath, clarity settles in. I loved Mike with everything I had, but I deserve better.

I refuse to be a damsel in distress.

I’m Natalie Jones. And it’s time I remembered that.

Somewhere along the way, I lost myself—became Natalie Cooper, a woman who poured everything into a man who never truly loved her back. But that ends tonight.

I hail a cab and slide into the back seat, giving the driver my penthouse address. As the city lights blur past, I let myself imagine a different future—one where I’m free. I see myself traveling, rediscovering my passions, reclaiming the woman I used to be.

And maybe, just maybe, kicking Mike’s ass along the way.

Stepping into my home, I breathe in the familiar scent and head straight for the wine. I pour myself a generous glass, savoring the rich, full-bodied taste as it slides down my throat.

Stripping off my dress, I pause in front of the mirror.

I look at myself. Really look. Not through the eyes of a wife seeking validation, but as a woman who is whole on her own.

My curves. My confidence. My power.

A slow smile tugs at my lips as I sink into the hot bath I’ve drawn. The steam rises around me, cocooning me in warmth, melting away the last remnants of heartbreak.

Swirling the wine in my glass, I take another sip and grin.

I can’t wait to get back in the game.

  1. A SHOWDOWN IN STYLE

I scroll through my Instagram feed, feeling my heart sink as I take in the posts. The venue—an opulent ballroom in the heart of the city—glitters under the soft glow of chandeliers. Every detail, from the lavish floral arrangements to the perfectly aligned crystal glasses, screams elegance and perfection—just as I envisioned and organised. I’ve spent weeks prepping for this day, ensuring that everything would be perfect, up until the fateful night a week ago.

Now, I stand on the balcony of the adjoining building, a safe distance from the entrance, my eyes fixed on the scene below. It’s a grand affair, the kind of event that commands attention, and tonight, Mike is in his element.

From my vantage point, I can see the throngs of people arriving, mingling, and exchanging polite pleasantries. They’re the sort of people you’d expect to see at events like this—high-powered businessmen, socialites, and even a few celebrities who grace the occasion with their presence. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, oblivious to the agony and insult I feel so acutely.

And then I spot him—my husband, soon to be my ex-husband—standing near the entrance with that same effortless smile I fell for years ago. Mike is the perfect host, charming and attentive. He moves through the crowd with practiced ease. His tailored suit clings to his athletic frame, and his posture exudes confidence. He laughs, jokes, and chats with everyone, completely being himself, as if he hasn’t a care in the world.

As if the woman he’s been married to for the last two years—the one who set up this entire event—hasn’t discovered his ugly, heart-wrenching secret.

But I know better.

My gaze shifts to the woman by his side—the same woman I caught him kissing in that dimly lit hallway a week ago. I can’t deny that she’s stunning, her sleek, dark hair pulled back into a polished bun, her body encased in a figure-hugging plum dress that subtly matches Mike’s tie. She’s careful not to linger too close to him, maintaining just enough distance to keep the relationship from looking too obvious, yet close enough to suggest something more than just a casual acquaintance.

As I watch them, Mike leans in close to her, whispering something that makes her laugh softly. He doesn’t look the slightest bit bothered, not even sparing a glance at his phone to check on me. Here he is, acting like nothing is wrong, like he isn’t cheating on me with the woman right in front of my eyes.

‘I should’ve cancelled the event,’ I think to myself. ‘That would’ve been the perfect way to embarrass him.’ After all, I’m the one who paid the event planners, caterers, and decorators. I clench my fists, my nails digging into my palms. The time for tears has passed. I’ve dwelled enough in the betrayal and pain. Now, it’s time for action.

I check my reflection in the mirror one last time, adjusting the plunging neckline of my black, backless dress. It’s a custom-made piece that clings to my curves in all the right places—a dress designed to turn heads and make headlines. My stylist has outdone herself, selecting the perfect ensemble for my revenge. My makeup is flawless, my lips painted in a daring shade of crimson, and my long dark hair cascades in loose waves down my back. I look stunning, every inch the Hollywood actress I dreamed of being before becoming Mrs. Mike Cooper. And tonight, I’m going to remind everyone exactly who I am.

Taking a deep breath, I descend the stairs and make my way toward the venue. I time my entrance perfectly, just as Mike is about to take the stage for his welcome speech. The cameras that have been trained on him turn as I enter, flashbulbs popping in rapid succession. I walk with purpose, my hips swaying, my eyes focused straight ahead as I glide through the crowd.

Gasps and murmurs ripple through the room as all eyes turn to me. I revel in the attention, knowing I’m making an entrance that will be talked about for days, if not weeks, to come. Mike’s launch event will become secondary, a mere backdrop to the spectacle I’m about to create.

For a brief moment, Mike’s smile falters when he sees me; his eyes widen in shock. I catch a flash of panic across his face, but then, as if flipping a switch, he regains his composure. The bastard has the audacity to smile at me as if nothing has happened, as if we’re still the perfect couple everyone thinks we are.

“Nat,” Mike says smoothly into the microphone, his voice carrying through the room. “I’m so glad you could finally join us. Everyone, please welcome my loving wife.”

The words feel like acid on my skin. I see through his pretence—he’s doing this to impress my father, Elliot Jones, who stands beside him on the stage. He wants to show the world what a great son-in-law he is, maintaining the facade that everything is fine between us. But I’m done playing the role of the devoted wife. I don’t miss the disapproving glare my father passes my way, but I choose to ignore it, just as he has ignored my calls over the last week to discuss my divorce with Mike.

I plaster a smile on my face as I ascend the stage, my steps slow but confident. “Thank you, darling,” I purr, my voice dripping with sweetness. “I wouldn’t miss this for the world.”

Mike’s eyes narrow slightly, as though he senses the threat beneath my words, but he remains composed. He turns back to the crowd, continuing his speech with practiced ease, though I can see the tension in his shoulders. He’s nervous. God, he’s nervous. And that’s exactly what I want.

As Mike’s speech comes to an awkward end, the room dims for the presentation—a video montage chronicling his journey from an ambitious young man to the successful entrepreneur he is today. I watch with detached interest as images of our early days together flash on the screen—pictures of us at various events, laughing and smiling, looking like the perfect couple.

Then comes the segment that nearly makes me lose my composure. A voiceover of Mike’s deep, sincere tone echoes through the room. “I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of my wife, Natalie. She’s the woman of my dreams, the one who believed in me when no one else did. Without her, I’d be a nobody.”

Although the audience claps as the video comes to an end, for a moment, only silence rings in my ears. The lie presses down on me, threatening to suffocate me. But then, a bitter laugh escapes my lips, loud enough to cut through as the applause fades.

Heads turn, and the room grows quiet again as people look at me, confused. I see Mike’s jaw tighten, and I can sense the fury in his eyes. But I don’t care. I’m not going to let him get away with this charade.

“Bravo,” I say, my voice carrying across the room. “What a performance.”

Mike’s eyes lock onto mine, but he doesn’t say anything. He doesn’t need to. The message is clear—I’m done playing nice.

I turn away, heading to the bar, where I order a drink. I need something strong to take the edge off the anger simmering inside me. The bartender hands me a glass of whiskey, and I take a long sip, closing my eyes and letting the burn of the alcohol distract me from the pain.

When I open my eyes, I see Tyna Brooks, my co-actor from my debut movie and long-time frenemy, walking up to the bar. She has a scandalous look plastered on her sharp face, and I can guess her question before she even coughs it up.

“That bastard is lucky, you know? He has such a gorgeous wife. That was quite the entrance, truly. I didn’t expect less from you, Nat. But some out here were betting on whether you would even show up.”

I smirk, twirling the glass of whiskey in my hand as I watch Mike from a distance, deep in conversation with my father. “Now that would be something to talk about, wouldn’t it?”

“Certainly, would be. Worth making headlines,” Tyna agrees, winking. “What are you doing here, though? Shouldn’t you be by his side?”

“I should be now, shouldn’t I?” I counter, already feeling myself tire from this conversation. Maybe if I keep throwing back questions, Tyna will leave me the hell alone.

“Gosh, don’t tell me, Nat, that you’re already drunk!” Tyna cackles, throwing her head back.

I take another sip, my smirk widening. “Not quite enough, Brooks. Oh, and... keep your ears tuned for another announcement later tonight.”

Tyna nods slowly, her gaze shifting to a careful, predatory glint. She seems to have finally found the answer she was looking for. “Congratulations, honey,” she mumbles before slipping away.

I watch her go, only to be greeted by another familiar face—my aunt Lizzie this time. “You took your sweet time to show up, woman!” Lizzie cries, nudging me in the shoulder. “You had your father worried.”

I snicker, thinking bitterly of how my father only cares about his reputation. If he truly cared about me, he would’ve given me time to talk about Mike.

“Oh, I wouldn’t miss this for the world, Aunt Lizzie,” I reply with a sly smile. “After all, it’s not every day you get to watch history being made.”

It’s then that I notice him—a man standing a few feet away, watching me with an amused expression. He looks much older than me, probably in his late or mid-fourties, with dark hair streaked with grey and a strong, chiselled jawline. His tailored suit fits him perfectly, accentuating his broad shoulders and lean build. There’s something about him, something in the look in his eyes that draws my attention.

I don’t notice when Lizzie leaves, too focused on the man as he strolls over to me leisurely, as if he has all the time in the world.
“You seem like someone who could use another drink,” he says, his voice deep and smooth.

  1. THE FINAL PERFORMANCE

I find myself staring into his eyes—older, confident, dark, carrying an air of control that weakens my knees. His voice isn’t a question; it’s a statement. A smirk tugs at his lips, like he already knows my answer before I do.

I smile, intrigued by the unexpected interruption. “Is it that obvious?”

He leans against the bar, his gaze unwavering, assessing me with an intensity that makes me feel more exposed than any camera ever could. “Only to those who know what to look for.”

I chuckle softly, glancing at my glass before meeting his eyes again. His presence is magnetic, but there’s an edge to him—something dangerous. I trace the rim of my glass with my finger, savoring the tension crackling between us. “So,” I murmur, my voice dipping, “you intend to get me drunk?”

His lips curve into a slow, knowing smile, his gaze flickering to my mouth for just a second too long. “Looks like you’re already halfway there,” he replies smoothly. Then he leans in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “But I was thinking of a better way to get intoxicated.”

“And what would that be?” The words slip out before I can stop them, my voice breathy.

His eyes darken, and for a moment, the world fades away, leaving only us. The intensity of his stare sends a shiver through me, awakening a desire I hadn’t expected.

Hell, I just found out the man I love has been cheating on me. How can I be so easily turned on by a stranger?

His gaze lingers, sweeping deliberately from my lips to my throat, and lower—an unspoken promise in his eyes. I can see it too, the image flashing in my mind so vividly I almost feel his hands on me, our bodies tangled in a mess of heat and sheets.

I swallow hard, a wave of arousal catching me off guard. My pulse pounds in my chest. For a second, I can’t move. Can’t breathe. I feel trapped. Trapped by him. Then, as if sensing it, he shakes his head slightly, breaking the spell. But the smirk on his lips tells me he knows exactly what I was thinking—because he was thinking it too.

“That was quite an entrance you made back there,” he says, voice smooth with an edge of amusement. “Impressive, really.”

I blink, still feeling the heat under my skin, but I manage to return his smirk. “You think so?”

He nods, his eyes gleaming. “Definitely. You turned a few heads. Mine included.”

I raise a brow. “I aim to leave a mark.”

His gaze flickers, as if weighing his next move, before he gives a slow, almost predatory smile. “Oh, you’ve done more than that.”

I finish my drink, setting the glass down. Before I can move, his hand closes around my arm firmly. Not harsh, but commanding. His touch sends a spark through me as he leans in, his breath warm against my ear.

“When are you going to leave him?”

I stiffen. My body locks up as his words hit me. I pull back slightly.
“What?” I whisper.

He doesn’t back down but he releases my arm, leaning away just enough to keep the moment private. “Your husband,” he states smoothly. “When are you going to leave him?”

Shock floods me. How does he know? Have I been that obvious?

Does that mean the announcement I’m about to make will fall flat? I search his face, but he doesn’t look surprised. If anything, he looks amused.

“How do you know about that?” I ask, masking my reaction with mock surprise.

He shrugs, playing along, his gaze locked on mine. “Why else would you be here, Natalie?” His voice is light, casual, like he’s discussing the weather. “It’s his big night.”

“Maybe I’m just not one of those clingy wives,” I counter with a shrug, matching his confidence.

“That man right there,” he says, nodding toward Mike, “has no idea what he had. What fooled you into marrying him?”

A pang echoes through my chest. I was a fool, wasn’t I? I open my mouth, but he isn’t finished. “I can even guess who he’s been spending his nights with.” His gaze shifts across the room. “The woman in the plum dress. Her gown matches the color of his tie.”

My eyes snap to her, and my stomach twists. The nerve of him. He’s not just watching me—he’s watching Mike too. And he knows. The realization slams into me, but instead of breaking under it, I find myself drawn deeper into his orbit. His confidence, his audacity—it ignites something in me I haven’t felt in a long time.

I swallow hard, my throat suddenly dry. “Who are you?” I whisper. “What do you want with me?”

He leans in closer. “I can be whoever you want me to be, Natalie.” His breath brushes against my skin. “And what I want to do with you…” His lips curl into a wicked smile. “Well, you could take a guess.”

My pulse races, my body reacting to him in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Every instinct screams at me to pull away. To run. But I don’t. I can’t.

“Tell me,” I breathe, my voice trembling, “one of the things you would do to me.”

He opens his mouth to answer—but before he can, my father’s booming voice shatters the moment.

“There you are, Nat!” he calls, his voice loud as he approaches. He claps the older man on the shoulder, grinning. “I see you’ve met Richard. Ric Steward.”

I freeze. Ric. His name is Ric. An old friend of my father’s. Tied to the family business. Forbidden territory.

“I want to talk to you later,” my father warns, his glare sharp. As he turns to greet another guest, I act on impulse. I slip a card with my penthouse address into Ric’s hand, my fingers grazing his palm in a subtle, intimate gesture. “Come by later,” I whisper. “And do one of the things you were about to tell me.”

I don’t wait for his reaction. I turn and walk away, heart pounding. I’m about to cause a scene, and there’s no turning back.

I stride toward the stage, head high, feeling the room shift toward me. The crowd quiets. I can feel their eyes—especially Mike’s. He sits there, smug, oblivious.

I grip the microphone, my voice slicing through the silence. “Ladies and gentlemen,” I begin, a wicked smile curling on my lips, “I’d like to make an announcement.”

My gaze locks onto Mike. Confusion spreads across his face. He leans forward, not expecting this.

“To my wonderful husband, Michael,” I drawl, sarcasm dripping from every word. “Congratulations on your new life. May your cheating ass and that little sl*t of yours live happily ever after.”

Gasps ripple through the room. I gesture toward the woman in plum. Mike’s expression darkens.

“Oh, and Mike?” I add, my smile widening. “Consider this my final performance as your wife.”

The room erupts. But my eyes find Ric.

He smirks.

I’ve declared war, and I’m ready for whatever comes next.

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End of the World? I'm the Boss by Joanna Madron Novel

"Listen, I make 50,000 dollars a year. That's more than enough to take care of you. At your age, you should be thinking about settling down while you still have the chance. In a couple of years, it'll be harder for you. You might not have many options left. Hey—are you even listening to what I'm saying?"
Robin jerked in surprise. Her eyes flew open as she stared at everything around her, stunned.
The air smelled strongly of fresh coffee. Warm sunlight poured through the bright windows and spread across the table in front of her.
The café was quiet and calm. Every now and then, someone tapped on a keyboard. Soft laughter and low conversations drifted through the room.
Everything felt peaceful. Normal.
But just moments ago, her best friend Zelda Field and Noah Goodman had pushed her straight into a swarm of zombies. Pain had ripped through her body. Rotting mouths had torn into her flesh. Blood had filled her vision...
Robin slowly looked away from the room and focused on the man sitting across from her. He wore a neat suit. His huge belly pressed against the table, and the hair on the top of his head was thinning.
"You are...?"
His face looked somewhat familiar. Robin moved her lips slightly. After surviving ten years in the apocalypse, she had learned how to stay calm no matter what happened. Even though this situation made no sense, she quietly picked up her phone and checked the screen.
August 14, 3026.
4:00 p.m.
Which meant—
Ten years ago! She had returned to ten years in the past.
Robin Neel forced herself to stay calm, despite her emotions running high. In her previous life, on August 24, 3023, Jeblea ignored warnings from the United Nations and dumped nuclear wastewater into the ocean. They confidently claimed it would cause no harm to Earth.
But three years later, on August 24, Earth fought back. Humanity faced Earth's retaliation for that reckless decision.
A zombie virus that only affected humans spread across the world. Animals and plants mutated and became highly aggressive. The weather turned extreme. Natural disasters followed one after another. The world humanity had built over thousands of years fell apart almost overnight.
And today was exactly ten days before the apocalypse.
Once Robin realized that, she couldn't sit still.
Ten days. That was all she had left.
"Sorry, I need to leave."
She stood up at once, not caring about anything else. The man across from her suddenly changed expression. He grabbed her wrist. "What's your problem? Was anything I said wrong? Do you know how popular an elite like me is in the dating market? You should appre—AH!"
Before he could finish, he let out a loud scream.
Robin could feel the warm, sticky touch on the back of her hand. Holding back her disgust, she twisted his wrist and pinned it firmly to the table. Her eyes turned sharp. "What do you think you're doing?"
It was pure instinct. Even though her current body was weak, she used a clever grip. The man couldn't break free.
The quiet café atmosphere shattered. People turned to stare.
Robin looked at the man's round face and then thought about the timing. Suddenly, it clicked. A cold smile slowly appeared on her lips.
Right. She remembered now.
His name was Jim Patton. He had originally been the blind date arranged for her "best friend." But Zelda claimed she felt sick and begged Robin to go in her place. She even reminded Robin that Jim had been introduced by her Aunt Mabel, so Robin needed to be polite.
Robin had followed that advice. During the whole meeting, she stayed polite. Jim said several ridiculous things; she kept smiling and remained respectful.
But Jim saw her politeness as encouragement.
That very night after the date, he tried to drag her to a hotel. When she refused, he wouldn't stop harassing her for days. On top of that, he secretly spread rumors that the two of them had slept together, which caused Robin a lot of trouble at the time.
The memories came rushing back. Robin slowly loosened her grip. A strange look flickered in her eyes.
She smiled softly and said, "Come to think of that, you know, I should thank you."
In her previous life, if Jim hadn't sneaked into her apartment on the very day the apocalypse began, trying to force himself on her, she wouldn't have panicked and accidentally stabbed him with a fruit knife. Later, when a massive group of zombies surrounded the building, she used Jim's body as bait to lure them away. That gave her, Noah, and Zelda the chance to escape.
In a way, if Jim hadn't been the unlucky sacrifice, Robin might have died during that first zombie siege.
So when it came to an old "benefactor," she should at least show a little courtesy.
Jim quickly pulled his hand back and shouted at the top of his lungs. "Everyone, look at this! This is unbelievable! I made time out of my busy schedule to come on this date, and she suddenly attacked me! I've never met someone like her before!"
"Didn't you grab me first?" Robin said darkly.
"Besides, I'm not interested in you. Isn't it normal for me to leave?"
Jim shouted angrily, spitting as he spoke. "You—you're not interested in me? Do you have any idea how rare it is to catch a man like me in the dating market?!"
Robin fell silent for a while before she asked evenly, "What, do you think you're some kind of rare prize?"
"Huh?"
People around them froze for a second. Then several of them burst out laughing.
Jim finally realized what she meant, and his face flushed red. "I'm warning you—don't look down on a young man like me just because I'm not rich yet!" he snapped. "If your aunt hadn't set this up, you'd never even have the chance to meet a guy like me!"
"Young man?" Robin's gaze slid slowly over his bald head.
"Are you sure you're not middle-aged?"
"So it starts with don't look down on a poor young man," Robin mocked lightly. "Then what—don't look down on a poor middle-aged man? And later, ‘don't look down on a poor old man?"
The thought seemed to amuse her, and she gave a small laugh.
She concluded sarcastically, "Guess some people are just destined to stay poor their whole lives."
"Y-you bitch!" Jim exploded with anger. Suddenly, he raised his hand.
"I'm going to teach you some manners on behalf of your parents today!"
No one expected him to lash out so suddenly. People in the coffee shop gasped and shouted, and the place instantly turned chaotic.
Seeing Jim's red, twisted face, a cold light flashed in Robin's eyes. Before his hand could come down, she moved first.
Smack! Her slap landed fast and hard.
Jim spun in place from the force before crashing down onto the floor. His head buzzed loudly, and the world seemed to spin around him.
After a few seconds, he finally snapped back to his senses and shouted hoarsely, "Y-you... what did you just do?! When I get home, I will tell your aunt everything! What kind of family raises a daughter as rude as you?!"
"Go ahead and say a few more things," Robin replied casually, shaking her slightly numb hand.
She didn't even bother looking at him. "You should complain to your mom too. Otherwise, who's going to stand up for you? I've already paid for my coffee," she added lightly. "Just helping you keep your pride. No one can say I bullied a poor middle-aged man."
With that, she picked up her bag and stood up.
Jim roared from the floor, "Stop her! This is outrageous! Somebody stop her!"
Robin paused slightly. "Are you sure you want to keep me here?"
When Jim met her icy gaze, he instinctively looked away. A strange fear rose in his chest.
For some reason, in that brief moment, the way Robin looked at him made him feel like she was staring at a dead man.
What Jim didn't know was that in her previous life, he had died by Robin's hand.
Seeing how cowardly he looked now, Robin let out a quiet scoff and walked away without even turning back.
...
Robin returned to the place she remembered from her previous life. She took a slow breath and pushed the door open.
It was a three-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city. The location was great, and transportation nearby made it easy to go anywhere.
But Robin didn't have time to dwell on the strange feeling of being back. She quickly reviewed everything she owned. Over the years, she had saved a little more than 2,000,000 dollars, along with this apartment and three percent of Neel Group's shares.
Of course, that money didn't come only from her paycheck from the zoo. Robin was the adopted daughter of the Neels. She didn't have much standing in the household, but every year she still received a decent amount of dividend money from the company.
After a moment of thought, she grabbed a piece of paper and started listing the supplies she needed.
When the apocalypse arrived, the biggest problem would be a lack of resources. In her last life, she had seen it many times—people fighting until their heads were bleeding just for a small amount of food. Once society collapsed, the darkest side of human nature came out without restraint.
Robin shook her head and opened the Amazon app on her phone. The first thing she looked for was instant noodles in different flavors.
Normally people called them junk food. But in the apocalypse, instant noodles easily beat rice and pasta and became one of the most practical survival foods.
If you had hot water, you could cook them. If you didn't, you could eat them dry. They filled your stomach quickly, came in many flavors, and soon turned into a rare luxury.
Robin had just chosen several boxes and was about to place the order when—Beep!
A sudden sound rang in her mind. Then a mechanical voice spoke.
"Greetings, honored host. System Assistant Bell is here to serve you.
"I have detected that you intend to spend money. Please feel free to spend as much as you like. For every 1,000 dollars you spend, you will receive 10 square feet of storage space. Once the ‘Big Spender' feature is unlocked, you will also receive one lottery draw as a reward.
"Countdown: 167:59:59."

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Looking for "From Prison To Power: Rise Of The War Goddess" novel and any alt titles

Chapter 1 The War Goddess Returns

A baby's cry cut through the sterile room.

Just once.

Thin. Fragile.

Then silence.

Fear surged through Scarlett as she strained against the chains binding her wrists and ankles to the hospital bed.

"Where's my baby?" she asked, her voice barely steady.

The nurse hesitated.

Then, quietly, "We're sorry. He didn't make it."

....

"Commander?"

Scarlett opened her eyes.

The private jet cabin sharpened into view.

For a brief second, her breathing remained uneven. Then the emotion vanished, buried beneath the same calm control she had worn for years.

Howard stood a respectful distance away.

"We'll be landing any minute now."

Scarlett turned toward the window.

Below, the city stretched beneath the clouds-the same skyline that had once destroyed her.

Her reflection stared back at her in the glass.

Cold. Composed. Untouchable.

Outside-

"Clear the terminal!"

The command rang across the airport.

Within seconds, armed personnel moved into position with flawless precision, locking down the arrivals hall and forming two rigid lines along the center path.

On the tarmac, military helicopters circled overhead while black armored SUVs stood in perfect formation. Officials, business leaders, and decorated officers waited in silence.

No one spoke.

No one moved.

Every eye remained fixed on the private jet as its door opened.

Then she stepped out.

She moved through the aircraft doors in black tactical gear, the tailored fit sharp against her frame. Every step was measured, effortless-yet the quiet authority in her presence made the entire crowd hold its breath.

She looked far too young for the kind of power that followed her.

But the instant her boots touched the tarmac, no one questioned who she was.

"Commander Hayes."

The senior officer nearest the runway lowered his head.

In the next breath, every soldier dropped to one knee.

The sound rolled across the airstrip.

Scarlett paused, her expression unreadable as she took in the display.

Then her gaze shifted to the man behind her.

"Howard," she said, calm but unmistakably displeased, "I asked for discretion."

Her voice was quiet.

It carried anyway.

Howard straightened at once.

"My apologies, Commander. I wasn't aware they planned this."

For a brief moment, the tension in the air sharpened.

Then Scarlett looked away.

"Stand them down."

"Yes, ma'am."

Within minutes, the helicopters peeled off, the vehicles cleared, and the officials dispersed.

The spectacle vanished as quickly as it had formed.

Howard stepped closer.

"Where to now?"

Scarlett's gaze remained fixed on the runway ahead.

"Prison."

For the first time, Howard faltered.

"...Prison?"

She didn't answer right away.

Her expression remained still, unreadable.

Five years ago, she'd been dragged back into a family that had never wanted her.

Raised far from the city, she was treated like a stain on their polished reputation-the forgotten daughter they only acknowledged when it suited them.

She spent years trying to earn their acceptance.

Trying to be enough.

Trying to belong.

So when they told her to marry James Whitmore-the heir to one of the city's most influential families-she agreed.

She thought maybe, just maybe, that if she played the role they wanted, things would finally change.

She was wrong.

On the day of the wedding, everything unraveled.

James had already been sleeping with her stepsister, Sadie.

Together, they accused Scarlett of infidelity.

They claimed she was pregnant with another man's child.

That was when Scarlett realized the truth.

The man she had spent the night with weeks earlier-the one she believed was James-had never been him.

It had all been arranged.

Every detail.

And when Sadie staged a miscarriage to make it look as though Scarlett had attacked her, the family turned on her without hesitation.

Her parents never asked for the truth.

They never cared.

They made their choice.

Scarlett was beaten, humiliated, and thrown into prison.

Later, Sadie came to visit.

Smiling.

She admitted everything.

The pregnancy had been fake.

The blood had been staged.

The miscarriage had never happened.

It was all a performance.

Scarlett had lunged at the glass, desperate to tear her apart.

But bars and chains had a way of making fury useless.

There was only one reason she survived those months.

The child growing inside her.

The child whose father she had never known.

And then, after a brutal labor in a prison infirmary-

the baby died.

She never got to hold them.

Never saw their face.

James took the body.

And that was the end of it.

Or at least, that's what they thought.

Because fate had other plans.

A classified military recruitment program identified Scarlett's combat aptitude during her incarceration.

She was transferred under sealed orders.

What followed was years of war zones, black-ops missions, and survival in places designed to break people.

Instead, she rose.

She became one of the most decorated commanders in modern military history.

She built an intelligence and security network powerful enough to rival governments.

And she earned a reputation that made enemies surrender before she ever stepped onto the battlefield.

Now she was home.

And this time, she wasn't coming back as the girl they destroyed.

She was returning as the woman they would fear.

Howard cleared his throat carefully.

"You don't have to go back there."

Scarlett turned to him.

Her expression was calm.

Too calm.

"You face the place that broke you."

Then she added, almost quietly-

"And you make sure it never can again."

...

At the correctional facility, Scarlett changed into a plain prison uniform, stripped of anything that made her recognizable.

No medals.

No rank.

No armor.

She wanted to see who would come for the version of her they thought still existed.

When she stepped outside, two people were waiting.

James Whitmore.

And Sadie Hayes.

Of course.

Her mother was nowhere in sight.

James approached first, holding a folder in one hand.

He looked at her with open contempt.

"Sign the divorce papers. You'll receive five hundred thousand dollars as settlement."

Scarlett glanced at the folder, then at him.

A laugh slipped out-low and cold.

"Five hundred thousand?"

She tilted her head.

"That's what you think my silence costs?"

James's jaw tightened.

"Don't make this difficult. I'm marrying Sadie. We're giving you more than you deserve."

Scarlett looked at him for a long moment.

Then her gaze shifted to Sadie, who stood smugly at his side.

"So this is generosity?"

Her voice sharpened.

"Tell me, James... can you return the child you stole from me?"

Neither of them answered.

"Can you give me back the five years I lost?"

His face hardened.

"That child was a mistake. An embarrassment. You should've been grateful we cleaned it up."

The world seemed to stop.

Howard, standing at a distance, felt the temperature in the air drop.

Scarlett's fingers curled into a fist.

When she looked back at James, there was nothing human in her eyes.

Only judgment.

Only death.

Slowly, she reached for the divorce papers.

James smirked, assuming victory.

She signed.

Then, with one swift motion, she slapped the folder across his face so hard it sent him staggering backward.

The crack echoed through the parking lot.

He stared at her in disbelief.

Scarlett stepped closer.

"This divorce?"

Her voice was razor-sharp.

"You don't get to request it."

She met his eyes without blinking.

"You were never worthy of me."

A pause.

Then-

"I'm the one leaving you behind."

***

Chapter 2 The Difference

James looked like he was seconds away from snapping.

"Scarlett... Hayes."

Her name came out through clenched teeth, each syllable heavy with barely contained rage.

Just as he was about to lose control, Sadie reached out and gently tugged on his sleeve.

"James... maybe I should talk to her," she said softly, her voice trembling. "At the end of the day... I'm the one who hurt her first."

The sight of her teary, guilt-stricken face made his chest tighten.

In his eyes, Scarlett had wronged Sadie over and over again-she had even cost them their child.

And yet Sadie had never blamed her.

Instead, she blamed herself-for "taking him away," for everything that had happened.

How could someone be this selfless?

"Please... let me talk to her," Sadie whispered, fragile and pleading.

James hesitated for a moment, then finally stepped aside.

The second she stood in front of Scarlett-

Everything about her changed.

The tears disappeared. In their place came a cold, mocking smile.

"Scarlett, that prison uniform really suited you," she said with a sneer. "Honestly, you should've stayed locked up for life."

Scarlett's eyes narrowed, irritation flickering across her face.

"I'm not in the mood for your games," she said flatly. "But don't worry-you won't have to wait long."

Her lips curved slightly.

"I heard your wedding's in three days. I'll be there."

A brief pause.

"To settle the score."

Sadie's heart skipped.

For just a split second, unease flickered across her expression.

What was Scarlett planning?

But the feeling vanished as quickly as it came.

She scoffed, her gaze full of disdain.

"As if you could do anything," she said with a laugh. "Go ahead. Try."

Her tone sharpened, turning vicious.

"Let me make one thing clear-no matter what you do, you'll always be nothing more than a rat living in my shadow."

"James is mine."

"Your mother? Mine too."

"You've already lost, Scarlett. Completely."

Scarlett looked at her the way someone might watch a clown on stage.

One brow arched slightly, her expression lazy, almost amused.

"Don't you think you're celebrating a little too early?"

"Oh? Still not giving up?" Sadie smirked.

Then, glancing quickly at James-making sure he wasn't watching-

She lifted her hand and slapped herself.

SMACK-

Instantly, her eyes filled with tears.

"I'm sorry, sis!" she cried, her voice shaking. "It's all my fault! I shouldn't have taken James from you! I-I didn't mean to... I just love him too much... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..."

Scarlett felt a wave of disgust watching the performance.

And yet-

There were always fools willing to believe it.

James rushed forward, pulling Sadie into his arms.

"Sadie! Are you okay?!"

"I'm fine..." she whispered weakly. "Don't blame her... it's my fault..."

Her trembling voice and tear-streaked face only fueled his anger.

He spun around, glaring at Scarlett, his eyes blazing.

"Scarlett! How can you be this cruel?! If you're angry, take it out on me! This has nothing to do with her!"

Scarlett's gaze drifted lazily toward Sadie.

"I didn't touch her."

"You're still denying it?!" James snapped, his fists clenching.

Scarlett let out a quiet, almost amused breath.

"I can prove it."

Prove it?

Both James and Sadie froze, confusion flashing across their faces.

How could something like that even be proven?

Before either of them could react-

Scarlett raised her hand.

Then-

CRACK-

Her arm lashed out like a whip.

The impact was explosive.

Sadie spun in place like a top, stumbling in circles before crashing hard onto the ground, limbs sprawled.

Her hair fell into complete disarray.

The right side of her face swelled almost instantly, turning an ugly shade of red.

When she opened her mouth-

Blood poured out.

Along with several teeth.

She looked utterly wrecked.

Sadie stared at Scarlett in shock, her jaw slack.

James stood frozen, his mind completely blank.

No one had expected-

That Scarlett would actually hit her.

And certainly not like that.

In the suffocating silence, Scarlett gave a faint smile.

"See the difference?" she said lightly. "That's what it looks like when I hit someone."

If they insisted on framing her-

Then she'd make it real.

Not just real-

Unforgettable.

James's hands trembled with rage.

"You need to apologize to Sadie!"

Scarlett let out a soft scoff.

"Idiot."

Even after that, he still couldn't tell?

She didn't bother sparing him another glance.

Turning on her heel, she walked away.

"Don't ignore me!" James roared, lunging forward and grabbing for her shoulder.

Scarlett stopped abruptly.

Her eyes darkened.

Cold. Sharp. Dangerous.

Without even turning fully, she shifted slightly-effortlessly dodging his hand.

Then she moved.

Fast.

She caught his wrist, twisted, and-

In one smooth motion-

Flipped him over her shoulder.

James flew through the air in a clean arc before slamming face-first into the ground.

Hard.

A sickening crack echoed.

Blood gushed from his nose.

Sadie's face drained of all color.

She had expected James to defend her-

Not... this.

Her neck turned stiffly toward Scarlett, disbelief written all over her face.

Since when was she this strong?

James staggered to his feet, wiping the blood from his nose.

The way he looked at Scarlett now-

Was pure hatred.

Scarlett casually raised her fist, a wild grin tugging at her lips.

"What? Want more?"

She took a step forward.

James immediately backed away-again and again-putting distance between them.

Scarlett let out a mocking laugh.

"Pathetic."

Humiliation burned through him, but he didn't dare move.

Not after that.

Scarlett turned and walked toward the car parked by the road.

Without looking back, she lifted a hand in a lazy wave.

"See you at the wedding in three days."

She didn't have time to waste here.

There were people she needed to see-

Her adoptive parents.

Her brother.

Five years.

It had been five long years.

"Damn it!"

James ground his teeth so hard it felt like they might shatter.

He had always been the one standing above everyone else-untouchable.

And today?

He had been humiliated like never before.

Not only that-

He was supposed to go to the airport with his father to welcome an important figure.

Instead, he came here to force Scarlett to sign the divorce papers.

And what did he get?

Nothing.

He missed everything.

All because of her.

Scarlett.

His expression darkened.

Fine.

If she wanted to show up at the wedding in three days-

Perfect.

He'd make sure she paid for everything.

But remembering her terrifying strength, his eyes narrowed.

He'd need backup.

This time-

He'd make her kneel.

Beg.

...

Inside the car, Howard glanced at Scarlett through the rearview mirror. She had changed into civilian clothes. Her eyes were closed, resting.

"Where to, Commander?"

"My adoptive parents' place," she replied calmly. "And from now on, call me Boss. I don't want my identity exposed."

"Understood."

Just then-

A child suddenly ran into the road.

"Shit-!"

Howard jerked the wheel sharply.

The car screeched, barely avoiding the roadside barrier.

Scarlett's eyes snapped open, her hand gripping the overhead handle.

"What happened?"

"A kid ran out!"

Without hesitation, she pushed the door open and stepped out.

A small boy lay on the ground ahead, struggling to push himself up.

He looked about four or five years old.

"Hey-are you okay?" she asked, hurrying over and helping him to his feet.

Then-

She froze.

The boy's face...

Why did he look so much like her?

The child's eyes widened.

He stared at her, bright and clear.

For a few seconds, he said nothing.

Then slowly, uncertainly-

"...Mommy?"

Chapter 3 Monster

That single word-

"Mommy..."

It hit Scarlett like a shockwave.

Her heart jolted.

For a split second, she was dragged back four years... back to the tiny life she had lost the moment it entered the world.

If her child were still alive-

He'd be about this age now.

The thought tightened painfully in her chest.

As she looked at the boy, her gaze softened without her realizing it.

A storm of emotions surged through her-

Longing. Grief. Guilt. Tenderness.

Feelings she couldn't quite name... all tangled together.

At that moment, Howard walked over, his eyes flicking between Scarlett and the boy.

"Bo-Boss... is that your kid?" he blurted, stunned. "He looks just like you. Same eyes, same face-it's like a copy-paste."

Good grief.

The leader of Obsidian Unit... the infamous War Goddess...

Had a child?

If word of this got out, it would send shockwaves through the entire underworld.

Scarlett shot him a look.

"I don't know him," she said evenly. "He's probably just scared and mistook me for someone else."

Still, she studied the boy more closely.

There was a resemblance.

But lookalikes weren't exactly rare...

And deep down, she knew-

It wasn't possible.

Her child...

Was gone.

The boy's expression crumpled the moment he heard her answer.

The light in his eyes dimmed, replaced by quiet disappointment.

"Let me check if you're hurt," Scarlett said, her voice softening.

But before she could move-

A harsh shout cut through the air behind them.

"There he is! Grab him!"

The boy's small body stiffened.

His eyes widened in fear as he stared at the group rushing toward them.

"Hey... it's okay," Scarlett said gently, resting a hand on his head. "I've got you. No one's going to hurt you."

The warmth of her touch-

It steadied him almost instantly.

Without thinking, he leaned into her, clinging to that rare sense of safety.

Scarlett rose slowly, her expression turning ice-cold as she faced the group closing in.

"Get over here!" the scar-faced man barked at the boy.

Terrified, the child instinctively wrapped his arms around Scarlett's leg, holding on tightly.

That was when she noticed-

Bruises on his arms.

Fresh wounds along his neck.

Some still bleeding.

Her eyes darkened instantly.

The air around her seemed to drop in temperature.

They did this...

To a child?

Disgusting.

Before she could speak, the scar-faced man sneered.

"Stay out of this if you know what's good for you," he growled. "Or I'll put you in the ground."

Howard almost laughed.

Put her in the ground?

The person capable of that probably hadn't even been born yet.

Cracking his knuckles, he stepped forward-

Only for Scarlett to stop him with a raised arm.

"I'll handle it."

Her expression was cold. Merciless.

Like a judge passing sentence.

Four years ago, her child had died.

Back then, she'd been powerless.

Too weak to protect him.

But now-

She would never let something like that happen again.

Howard glanced at her, half amused.

"Boss, these guys aren't even worth it. Using you on them is like bringing a missile to a street fight."

Scarlett ignored him.

She gently guided the boy toward him.

"Keep him safe."

Then-

She moved.

A blur.

Fast as lightning.

Before anyone could react, she was already in front of them.

Her leg snapped out-

BAM-

The impact was brutal.

The man she struck let out a guttural scream as several ribs cracked on the spot. Blood sprayed from his mouth before his eyes rolled back and he collapsed.

Out cold.

The rest froze.

Fear crept across their faces.

What the hell was she?

Even they weren't this ruthless.

She broke bones without hesitation-

Without even blinking.

Scarlett turned slowly, her face expressionless.

Her voice was calm.

Cold.

Lethal.

"Who hurt him?"

A pause.

"Break your own arms."

Arrogant.

Unbelievably arrogant.

"Damn it! You've got a death wish!" the scar-faced man spat. "You think you can take us on alone?"

He waved his hand sharply.

"Get her! I don't care how strong she is-she's still just one person! The client's paying a hundred grand each if we bring that kid in!"

That was all it took.

Money lit a fire in their eyes.

"Boss is right! No way we lose to one woman! Get her!"

Fueled by greed, they charged forward, steel pipes raised high.

The boy clenched his small fists, his body tense as he watched Scarlett surrounded.

His eyes filled with worry.

Scarlett, meanwhile, remained perfectly calm.

She rolled her neck.

Cracked her knuckles.

Pop. Pop.

A steel pipe swung straight toward her head-

She raised her hand-

And caught it.

Effortlessly.

The man holding it froze.

He had swung with everything he had.

And she just... stopped it?

But what happened next-

Was worse.

Scarlett tightened her grip.

Creeeak-

The metal started to bend.

Right before their eyes.

Warping. Twisting.

Until-

It folded.

The harsh grinding sound echoed through the sudden silence.

Everyone stopped dead.

No one dared take another step.

Scarlett bent it into a perfect right angle-

Then casually ripped it from his hand and tossed it aside.

Silence.

Heavy.

Suffocating.

Someone swallowed hard.

"Monster... run! RUN!"

Panic broke out instantly.

They scattered in every direction.

Scarlett's gaze darkened.

The boy's injuries flashed through her mind.

And then-

Her own child.

If he had lived...

He'd be about this age.

Her eyes narrowed.

Run?

Not happening.

She crouched, scooped up a handful of small stones-

And flicked her wrist.

Whoosh-whoosh-whoosh-

The stones tore through the air with deadly precision.

"AAAGH-!"

One by one, the fleeing men collapsed, clutching their legs, screaming in pain.

The boy's eyes lit up.

She was incredible.

So strong.

So cool.

She had to be his mom.

He remembered-

He'd dreamed about this before.

A dream where he was in danger, and his mom appeared just in time to save him.

And now-

It was real.

But then-

The scar-faced man, still on the ground, pulled out a gun.

The barrel aimed straight at Scarlett's head.

"Mommy! Watch out!" the boy screamed, his face going pale.

The trigger was pulled.

BANG-

The bullet fired.

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Finding link: Seven years his secret 🙏🏻

I have to know the ending, someone pls share 🙏🏻😞

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His Ultimatum, Her Heartbreak or My Dying Wish: Fiancés Betrayal

I’ve been searching for this novel and getting no results. I found the same one under a different name but they are both under a paywall.
His Ultimatum, Her Heartbreak & My Dying Wish: A Fiancés Betrayal

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