Deep Sea Embers - Chapter 686: Accidents and Coincidences

Jake Rivers was just another broke university student trying to survive—until an accident changes everything.After waking from surgery, Jake discovers a terrifying advantage: for one hour each day, he can see the gold market with impossible clarity. Every move, every trap, every surge becomes predictable. With no money and no safety net, he quietly turns this ability into profit, transforming small trades into growing wealth.What begins as a desperate attempt to pay debts soon becomes something far bigger. As Jake’s fortune rises, so does attention from powerful figures who notice a silent player dominating the financial world.To protect his edge and build something lasting, Jake must master discipline, secrecy, and ambition.Because getting rich is only the beginning.Jake Rivers is on his way to becoming a tycoon.___Just another newbie author here...Original novel...

“Who the hell is that?” I whispered more to myself than my assistant Zeeb Elijah who stood next to me at the Golden Shifter Pack Annual dinner.“No,” Zeeb seethed Vehemently. “Don't even think about it, Lucian. That is the Rogue Alpha Conri Dolf. He was exiled from the pack and only shows himself during the annual dinner as demanded by the pack elders. It is said he killed his mate and went rogue. I am warning you, Lucian, that is one forbidden territory that you can venture into.”**********************************Billionaire CEO Lucian Freki is a name that generates all kinds of feelings amongst the Golden Shifter Pack of Alaska. Tall, handsome, wealthy bachelor, arrogant, and a bastard playboy who refused to settle down.Until his eyes land on Rogue Alpha Conri Dolf…Lucian is drawn in by Conri’s powerful demeanor and his deep ocean eyes. According to the pack, Conri was exiled after the death of his mate and he went rogue. He lives alone in the deep mountains of Alaska and rumor has it that he is volatile and kills anyone who dares approach him.Just one look made Lucian crave Conri. He begins a slow, wicked seduction to sate his desires and possess Conri. Lucian will stop at nothing to get Conri back in the golden pack, amidst the lurking enemies that want Conri dead and discover the secrets behind his exile.

In 2025, Avalon the most legendary MMORPG that had reigned for two decades, announced it would shut down its servers on July 12th.Rian, the Guild Master of Avanheim, decides to stay loyal until the very end, accompanying his guild in the Throne Room of Avanheim Castle until the servers are completely shut down.However, when the final second passes, a miracle occurs. He isn't forcibly logged out by the system. Instead, he remains within Avanheim. The NPCs, once mere programs, begin to show consciousness, and the digital world feels entirely real.It seems he has been summoned to another world, just like in the fantasy novels he so often reads.This time, Rian swears to himself: he will no longer be a loser. In this new world, he will become a winner.To establish an empire. To conquer the world. This is the beginning of the Great Path of Conquest....Or maybe he'll just keep a low profile and live in peace?AUTHOR NOTE :Other Tags: Reverse Isekai, Shadow Leader, Corporate Building, Evil Organization Leader, Genius Protagonist, World Domination, Politics, Slow Burn, Detailed, Romance, Magic vs. Technology.This novel features a slow-paced plot, making it unsuitable for readers expecting fast-paced action like intense battles against equal foes, massacres, or starting a war early in the story.- Volume One: Focuses on world-building.- Volume Two: Centers on corporate development, building a criminal empire, controlling a nation from the shadows, generating wealth, and a touch of romance.- I update every day, but if something comes up on a particular day, I’ll post two chapters together the next day.Support me with reviews, votes, or a Golden Ticket gift—it would help me a lot!

Her brother, who was the one who caused a coup d’etat, had sliced her throat. After she returned to the time before she died, she decided that she would somehow tame him and survive!

But..

Did she tame him too much?

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“Brother, why don’t you get married?”

There was no reply from him, instead the glass that he held popped and cracked.

“Oh no! You’re bleeding.”

“Why should I get married?”

“Eh?”

“I already have you.”

Why should you get married, you say? You have to get the Empress so I can leave this castle! Sezh laughed strangely.

“Sezh.”

At that moment, she stumbled and Raytan pulled her body into his arms. His red eyes started to gleam suggestively while looking down at Sezh who was trapped in his arms.

“You know we are not real siblings.”