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  • I’m determined to marry him chapter 1 Cover
    by Mary Peters Springfield is a small village at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. There are about thirty households in total. Except for the Johnson family, an outsider family, everyone else has the surname Smith. They are all related to each other, and the whole village is like a big family. Tom Smith is not only the village head but also the eldest in terms of seniority. He has absolute authority in the village. A few days ago, Tom went to the town for a meeting. During the break, Mayor Johnson pulled him aside and…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • I’m determined to marry him Cover
    by Mary Peters In the idyllic village of Springfield at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, a whirlwind of drama is about to unfold. Village head Tom Smith, enticed by the prospect of an advantageous alliance, decides his daughter Lily should marry Mayor Johnson’s son, Jack. But Lily has her heart set on David, the son of an outsider family. When a family vote goes against her, she boldly proposes a village – wide election. As Jack arrives with gifts to canvass votes, it seems victory is his. Can David, with no money or influence, possibly turn the tables? And what unexpected twists await in this high – stakes battle for love and democracy?
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • I’m a menu advisor chapter 4 Cover
    by Elizabeth Carter MD Everything happened so fast that I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. At this time, John grabbed a broken wine bottle and forced me into a corner. He seemed like a different person, glaring at me with blood - shot eyes and grinding his teeth. "You... you poisoned my wife!" I cowered in the corner, not daring to move. Besides being shocked, I was also extremely scared. I timidly pleaded, "How could I poison your wife? We have no grudges..." Just then, I suddenly saw a sly glint in John's eyes. I…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • I’m a menu advisor chapter 3 Cover
    by Elizabeth Carter MD Suddenly, the situation at the banquet took a turn for the worse. I was about to go over and ask when Lisa's face distorted. Sweat was pouring down, and she looked extremely painful. Then, Lisa gritted her teeth and started to twitch. John reached out his hand in panic, about to support his wife, but Lisa's body fell forward. Her upper body hit the table, knocking over the bowls and dishes. Then John shouted, "Lisa!" This shout was like throwing a handful of salt into a boiling oil pan. Immediately, it…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • I’m a menu advisor chapter 2 Cover
    by Elizabeth Carter MD Since I became famous, the hotel's business has been getting better and better. Many people come to dine here because of my reputation, hoping that the "famous master" can personally recommend dishes for them. The hotel seized this opportunity and launched many new dishes. One of them, "Cheese - fried Shrimp," was specially developed by me and the head chef in the kitchen. John loves shrimp very much. It's said that his wife is also crazy about shrimp. Their 20th wedding anniversary is on the 18th of next…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • I’m a menu advisor chapter 1 Cover
    by Elizabeth Carter MD I Met a Wealthy Boss I'm a "menu advisor." The four - star hotel where I work mainly serves Cantonese cuisine. Shrimp is our specialty, attracting numerous diners. One day, I was taking a break in an empty small lounge in the hotel when a middle - aged man in his forties came to me. He smiled and said, "I heard you're the most famous menu advisor here... I often entertain guests because of my business, and I've wasted a lot of money before." Saying this, he took out a business card and handed it to…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • I’m a menu advisor Cover
    by Elizabeth Carter MD Ever wondered what it’s like to be at the center of a high – stakes drama in the culinary world? Our protagonist, a talented “menu advisor” at a four – star Cantonese cuisine hotel, is about to have their life turned upside down. First, they impress a wealthy electrical appliance store owner, John Smith, by saving him a fortune on his banquet menus. The rewards roll in, and they become a star in the industry. But when it comes to John’s 20th wedding anniversary banquet, a seemingly delicious dish of “Cheese – fried Shrimp” sets off a chain of events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. What dark secrets are about to be unearthed? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Escape like a cicada sloughing its skin chapter 3 Cover
    by James Hatfield The Moment of Fright Old Budi wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said, "I still don't understand what you mean." "As long as I can get out of here, your medical expenses will be taken care of. But the premise is that you have to help me escape." Old Budi asked in surprise, "You mean you want me to help you break out of prison?" "Listen, it's quite easy for you. If someone dies, I'll hide in the coffin with the body and be buried with it. Then you'll dig me out of the grave.…
    Crime • Literary • Thriller
  • Escape like a cicada sloughing its skin chapter 2 Cover
    by James Hatfield Gina secretly laughed to herself. Old Budi had fallen into her trap. In fact, the letter stated that the government was going to cover the cost of old Budi's treatment and apologized for the long delay in replying. But when reading the letter, Gina suddenly came up with a plan to use old Budi to escape. Then, Gina pretended to comfort old Budi, saying a lot of soothing words and scolding the government for being heartless. Then she changed the subject and whispered in old Budi's ear, "I can help you cure…
    Crime • Literary • Thriller
  • Escape like a cicada sloughing its skin chapter 1 Cover
    by James Hatfield A Career Thief Plans Her Escape Gina was a career thief who had stolen countless valuable items. However, this time she made a mistake and was sent back to prison. Unlike previous detentions that only lasted a few months, she was sentenced to ten years. Upon hearing the news, Gina almost went crazy. She was used to a free and unrestrained life, and this heavy sentence was more painful than a death sentence to her! But Gina was shrewd. In the first few months of her imprisonment, besides the labor -…
    Crime • Literary • Thriller
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