Connected Heart: The Step-Sibling's Quest

Sophie and Choi Joowon shared a secret relationship, a clandestine affair hidden beneath the facade of familial ties. Their connection wasn't a conventional romantic relationship, yet they frequently engaged in intimate encounters. They comfortably labeled themselves as "Sibling With Benefits." Joowon, the owner of a renowned company and Sophie's stepbrother, often found himself consumed by jealousy whenever he witnessed his stepsister talking to other men. Despite the unspoken rule of their arrangement, explicitly prohibiting jealousy, their Sibling With Benefits dynamic seemed to be teetering on the edge of change. In the realm of Sibling With Benefits, they were granted the permission to indulge in each other's bodies without the expectation of ownership or emotional entanglements. However, as the tension grew, the boundaries of their arrangement became increasingly blurred. The unspoken risks of their clandestine relationship loomed large, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they had maintained. Joowon, grappling with jealousy, found himself questioning the nature of their arrangement. The line between physical pleasure and emotional attachment became hazier, challenging the very foundation of their Sibling With Benefits understanding. Would they navigate the risks of their secretive liaison, or would the tangled emotions lead them to a crossroads? The dynamics of their relationship were undoubtedly evolving, and the consequences of their clandestine affair lingered in the shadows, waiting to unfold. The intricate dance between desire, boundaries, and the potential for change would determine the fate of their Sibling With Benefits arrangement.

After a long period of experiencing the worst sexual encounter with her partner, Mirabel considers herself a masochist. Mirabel, an elementary school swimming instructor, begins teaching Juhwan, a top actor who secretly needs to learn swimming for a film shoot. For Mirabel, who believes that her life has ended and sees nothing at the age of 29, the world takes a 180-degree turn when Juhwan comes into her life.

Charlotte is the owner of a small flower shop in San Diego, visited by the renowned arms dealer, Felix. One night, the arms dealer orders a bouquet of flowers, and Charlotte gives him a clumsily arranged bouquet. However, for some reason, Felix shows an unusual interest in Charlotte. Felix, a man with dangerous charm who frequents the flower shop almost every day, and Charlotte, a woman with many secrets who remains indifferent. Will Felix uncover what Charlotte is hiding?

Perhaps karma does exist. Myrede Brightwood, a top actress at GMG Entertainment with a bad attitude, finds herself in a downward spiral when a video of her in an intimate situation with FH Entertainment CEO Choi surfaces on the internet and becomes a trending news. To make matters worse, Myrede soon becomes a victim of an acid attack that completely ends her career. Even her boss, the man she loved, Hyunjae, leaves her after branding Myrede as a disgusting prostitute. Feeling like there's nothing left for her, Myrede chooses to die. However, instead of waking up in the afterlife, Myrede finds herself waking up in the past! Now, determined to change her bleak future, she opens a new chapter in her life and strives to avoid getting involved with Choi, one of those responsible for her downfall. However, destiny has other plans and insists that Choi is the key to Myrede's redemption.

'Eira' The girl whose emotions are completely iced over; she feels nothing, neither anger or joy or grief or passion or want. Most crucially, she hasn't changed yet, for reasons that are still a mystery to her, therefore she has no idea that she is a werewolf. For twenty-four years, she had been behaving normally, just like any other human being would. When her partner saw her covered in blood in the woods, however, everything changed. What would the Alpha do if he discovers that his mate is only a body and not a loving, caring person? Would Eira's icy heart thaw as he laid bare her deepest, darkest secrets? I wonder how Eira would react when she learns the truth about her own bleak history. She still isn't ready to fully commit to him. And he has absolutely no plans to abandon her.

Umbrie found the idea of having a mate intriguing, but fate wasn't on her side when she was paired with the emotionless, ruthless, and secretive Keiran. He wasn't what she was looking for, and he wouldn't accept her rejection, so she had to accept that. A future with Keiran, whose sole motivation is to punish her, even if she is oblivious to her transgression. Even though he treated her badly, he would murder any man who dared to be in the same room as her.

She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"

Eliza's life was destroyed by them: her boyfriend and her best friend. Five years ago, her boyfriend's career was at its lowest point and Eliza sacrificed everything to support him. However, her best friend fooled Eliza to be a surrogate mother. When her boyfriend led a successful career, he dumped Eliza because she had lost her virginity and had babies. It was just an excuse for the affair between the shameless couple. Losing all interest in life, she agreed to marry Mr. Valentine, a disfigured billionaire who likes to torture women in bed. It was said that his two exes died horribly in bed. Eliza didn't know that Mr. Valentine was the man she used to carry babies for. In this way, she got a handsome husband and a pair of adorable twins... """

For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"

My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.

Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?

Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...