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A scientific revolution born from one man's loss. After the death of his wife, Sarah, due to a rare genetic disorder, tech billionaire Alexander Pierce launches the most ambitious medical research project in human history. With unlimited funding and a singular purpose, he recruits Dr. Elena Rodriguez-a brilliant geneticist haunted by her own mother's early death-to lead the Pierce Institute for Longevity Research. Their mission is to defeat aging altogether. As Elena and her crew get closer to a breakthrough, cellular regeneration may just change everything. The line between scientific discovery and ethical boundaries grows thin. Alexander's grief-driven obsession compels him to take dangerous risks, and everything they have worked towards is threatened. With the potential to rewrite the fundamental rules of human mortality, they must face the most profound questions of science, love, and what it truly means to be alive. How far would you go to save those you love? And at what cost? Read to find out what happens!
Linh Chen hugged her newborn daughter and uttered a promise among the little rice fields of rural Vietnam, surrounded by mist-covered mountains and emerald paddies. Around them, in 1960, the globe was marked by optimism and hardship.
Sarah Chen did not come from a wealthy family. Minh Chen, her father, was a tenant farmer whose rough hands told stories of arduous work and unending financial instability. Before being married, Linh, her mother, taught in a school; her aspirations to pursue higher education were given up in order to ensure the survival of the family. However, they saw a glimmer of hope in Sarah-a child who would rise beyond the constraints of their situation.
From the earliest moments of her childhood, Sarah was different. While other children played in the village streets, she would sit for hours observing the intricate botanical world around her. The way leaves unfurled, how plants responded to sunlight, the delicate ecosystem of a single square meter of earth-these were her playground, her first classroom. Her small corner of their home became a laboratory, filled with pressed flowers and notebooks meticulously detailing her discoveries. By the age of ten, she was already reading advanced botanical texts, her curiosity far outstripping the knowledge of her local teachers.
Despite her remarkable attractiveness, her mind was far more brilliant. Her dark, glowing eyes captivated and occasionally unsettled those around her, reflecting ecosystems of intelligence and thinking. And she rejected down suitors with the elegance of someone who knew her destiny was not theirs to sway, whether they were the son of a wealthy businessman or a convincing military recruiter. She would say, "My ambitions cannot be wrapped in silk," in a composed yet determined tone. "A weapon is not research. It serves as a bridge to comprehension.
Her parents recognized her extraordinary potential very early. Despite their limited resources, they did make extraordinary sacrifices: While Minh would work extra hours in the neighboring farms, Linh would tutor local children in the evening, channeling every extra Dong into Sarah's education, believing that education was the most potent form of inheritance they can give to her.
The local educators were both awed and a little scared. This girl was asking her enquiries in a way that went against the grain. Sarah raised questions about how various cellular metabolisms changed under various environmental conditions when her elementary school science instructor discussed fundamental photosynthesis. The enquiries were more appropriate for a graduate seminar than a rural classroom.
Although she was unquestionably stunning with dark, glowing eyes that seemed to contain entire ecosystems, her beauty was not limited to her physical appearance. It was a work of intellectual beauty. She stood out for her graceful movements, which alluded to an inner balance and a strong bond with nature.
There were plenty of distraction chances. A local businessman's son courted her with lavish presents and assurances of comfort. She was persuaded by a charming military recruiter that government research programs would be the greatest place for her scientific skills. Attracted by her intelligence, attractive college students would approach her in her village and attempt to strike up a discussion.
Sarah, however, refused to move. She couldn't afford to engage in romance, transitory joys, or social diversions. Her vision extended into a realm of agrarian reform, far beyond the present.
"I am not here to be admired," she would say to her mother, "but to solve problems that have faced humanity for centuries."
Her big break came when she competed in a highly competitive national scholarship program. Among thousands of applicants, the well-documented research that Sarah had done on drought-resistant rice strains stood out for international agricultural researchers. The scholarship would take her to Stanford-a journey which was unimaginable from her small Vietnamese village.
All the effort and sacrifice bore fruit one day when her research on drought-resistant strains of rice earned her a national scholarship. The letter of acceptance from Stanford summed up all those years of sacrifice and discipline. It was a victory not just for Sarah but also for her parents, who had made many sacrifices to make it possible. "You will feed the world, my daughter," her mother whispered, with tears of pride streaming down her eyes.
Elliot Grayson's life is built on precision. Every decision. Every move. They are carefully calculated for success. He has everything. Come to talk of power, wealth, and control. However, one weekend in the countryside changes everything when he meets Lily Harper, an artist with a wild heart and a past she refuses to talk about. Lily Harper. Mysterious. Magnetic. Utterly chaotic. From the moment she meet Elliot, she turns his perfectly ordered world upside down. Her laughter draws him in, but there's a sadness behind her smile that won't let him go. Who is Lily Harper, and what is she so desperately trying to escape? As their connection deepens, Elliot uncovers pieces of Lily's secret - a dangerous past that's still chasing her. The more he learns, the more he realizes she's not just hiding; she's fighting to survive. But when Elliot discovers his own company might be tied to the very danger she's running from, everything changes. Now, Elliot must make a choice: protect the woman who had shaken his entire world or walk away to keep his life intact. Can their love survive the secrets between them? Or will the heart-wrenching truth destroy them both?
When investigative journalist Amelia Grace interviews billionaire Nathaniel Blackwood, she uncovers a generations-long conspiracy that threatens to destroy not just one family, but the entire global financial system. With betrayal, love, and revenge intertwining, Nathaniel and Amelia must navigate a dangerous web of secrets that could unravel everything they know-and bring down powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to maintain their control. A high-stakes thriller about family, power, and the price of truth. little did they know that there is more to uncover!
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .