Machina Arcanis: Two Worlds Collided - Chapter 267. First Blood

I heard that the architect Simon Forrester, who is highly prestigious in the architectural world, has recently fallen to drawing design plans for a small inn?Peers were very surprised, thinking that The Great Designer Forrester had lost his high status and his persona had collapsed.That was until they saw the breathtakingly beautiful inn partner—renowned in the legal community as “the gentle blade,” Lawyer Thornton.Onlookers commented: The aloof and abstinent Great Designer Forrester, has perished under the gentle blade!—On the opening day of the inn, Sienna Thornton brought creative designer Simon Forrester to be interviewed by reporters.Reporter: “We heard that Mr. Forrester designed this for free. Is that rumor true?”Simon Forrester (expressionless): “Not true, no comment!”Reporter: “What secret does Lawyer Thornton have to persuade Mr. Forrester to personally design?”Sienna Thornton (calmly): “Secret? Just had a fling.”[An astute female lawyer VS a cold-faced yet honest male architect]

Who was Quan Jingwu?He was the prominent figure at the heart of the city, nicknamed “Master Jing,” and he was also the pinnacle “Big Diamond” of the city's social pyramid.However, one day, the highly esteemed “Big Diamond” got labeled “exclusive” by a woman, someone they regarded as the lowest of the low.Everyone in the city was left dumbfounded.And who was Jian Qing?She was the family's black sheep, rejected as an illegitimate child, and the laughingstock of the aristocratic families.When she returned, she shone brilliantly; it was time for those who owed her to pay back.As her multiple identities were unveiled, those who once looked down on her felt like they had been slapped in their faces.The first time they met, she was as serene as a lotus. She had a composed demeanor, and she made a grand entrance.The second time they met, she was as fierce as a wild beast. There was a faint smile on her face, but her actions were ruthless and swift.The third time they met, she was as cunning as a fox. With a simple call of “Little Jing,” she completely captured his heart, leading him onto the path of a doting husband and never looking back.Scene of Lovey-Dovey Moments:Subordinate: “Boss, there's a rumor outside that Madam was born to restrain you, and your fortunes don't align.”Master Jing: “Nonsense.”“...”. The subordinates lowered their heads and shifted back slightly, afraid of their boss's wrath.Then, a deep voice with a hint of indulgent laughter rang out, “Clearly, she was born to pamper and love me.”Caught off guard by a sudden burst of affection, everyone instantly felt overwhelmed with love and let out a heartfelt cheer.'Madam, come quickly and take away the boss—boss is about to show off his affections again!'

Fade’s ordinary life ends the moment a blinding white meteor tears through the sky.When he awakens, the world he knew is gone—swallowed by silence and system prompts.Alone in a twisted reality governed by status screens and cryptic rules, he must survive using nothing but instinct, will, and a voice that speaks from beyond the void.Guided by shadows and haunted by memories, Fade walks a path few can return from.But he is not just surviving. He is becoming.“Path of Death: Awakening” is a journey beyond mere survival—into power, mystery, and transformation.A tale where one broken boy becomes something far greater than legend.

Lou Yao Yao wasted her life fighting over a man, only to find out he wasn’t worth it in the end. Because of this man, she accidentally killed her rival in love, and even ruined the man who had always been watching over her.

Getting reborn as her 20 year old self, there is still time to fix everything. Lou Yao Yao decided to live as a genuine vicious woman. After getting her hands on the loyal like-a-dog man, she would show that cheating couple what pure loving affection looked like.

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