First Contact - Chapter [Analyzing Connections] - Aftershocks

As a walk-on, he had been the mistress of his sugar daddy for three year. However, they only had met each other for a few times.
As a boss, his sugar daddy had tons of lovers.
The walk-on: The cake shop is the only thing I love in this world. Lovers? Never want one.
The boss: No problem. Nobody wants that.
Then, they fell in love with each other…
Shameless playboy x heartless rogue
1v1, this is not a decent love novel.

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...[Inside an underground basement]“You are going to die for nothing, hahahaha,” the old man's voice thundered through the room, sending chills down my spine.Step.With a swift and ruthless motion, he lunged forward, his sword slicing through the air and slashing my throat, crimson droplets staining the darkness.“We'll see,” I whispered defiantly, my final words escaping as a mere breath against the impending darkness.Slowly, inexorably, my consciousness slipped away, and I descended into a deep, unfathomable slumber.“Huh!?” My eyes fluttered open, and I found myself seated in a bustling tavern, the air thick with laughter and the clinking of glasses.In front of me stood a captivating lady, her beauty juxtaposed with an angry furrow upon her brow, threatening to shatter the harmony of the jovial scene.“Don't follow me around!” Her words pierced the air like shards of ice, the intensity of her emotions palpable as she cast a resentful glare in my direction, before swiftly departing from the tavern....Am I trapped within the confines of a game? The fragments of my shattered common sense scattered before me, leaving me to question the very fabric of my reality.

“This game is trash.”I spent my Friday night flaming the developers of Erosbound on the community forums, cursing their ancestors for six generations because of a broken boss fight.Turns out, you shouldn't do that.I woke up inside the game. Is this standard protocol now? Are game devs actually gods? I was ready to scream, but then I saw her.Why is that maid wearing an outfit that violates every labor law in existence? And why is she calling me Master with that hungry look in her eyes? Before I could even ask for a pause menu, she was already on her knees, giving my... Excalibur... a very enthusiastic polish.Holy sh*t. This feels heavenly.I take it back. Devs, you are geniuses. If this paradise is the punishment for toxicity, I should have flamed you sooner. I’m Alex Edelhart, and I’m about to speedrun this harem.Author's Note: WARNING: This is a pure fantasy adult novel. Do not bring your logic, physics, or real-world morals here. This world runs on “Erotic Game Logic.” If you are looking for a deep philosophical plot, look elsewhere. Intellectuals, stay away. This is strictly for the men of culture.Tags: [R-18] [Harem] [Academy] [System] [Maids] [MILF] [Monster Girls] [Weak to Strong] [Comedy] [High Smut] [No NTR]

Manchester United, once a dominant force in world football, finds itself struggling under Erik ten Hag despite having the financial power to rebuild.Big-money transfers fail to restore the club’s glory, forcing Ten Hag to shift his focus to homegrown talent.Among the overlooked prospects in the U18 squad is Leo Calderon, a 17-year-old central midfielder buried deep in the pecking order.Lacking physicality and dismissed by teammates as weak, Leo endures constant ridicule from those who dominate with strength and athleticism.But during one ordinary training session, everything changes—Leo suddenly sees passing lanes no one else can, angles of play invisible to even the most talented prospects.Yet, there’s a problem. His vision surpasses his ability. The passes he attempts don’t connect, his technique unable to match his newfound awareness.Coaches dismiss his efforts as sloppy, and his struggles continue. But one unexpected observer—a visiting League One assistant coach—notices something different.He watches Leo’s movements, seeing potential where others see failure.As Leo fights to prove himself in an unforgiving system, the question lingers—can he refine his raw talent before the club moves on without him?