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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!
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."