MTL - Back Then, I Adored You - Chapter 988 When love is quiet (16)

This is the tale of three souls, as they fuse into a single existence unlike anything this world has ever known. In a realm where soul essence decides power level, no one can guess what power a trinity of souls might reach. And all of it begins inside the body of an extra in a romance fantasy novel.(This may not be a story for everyone, and I wouldn't force you to enjoy it, or like it, and the writing style changes after chapter 16.)(Changed from first person to third person in the later chapters to avoid unnecessary POV Changes)Discord: cosmic_seer

As a transmigrator turned extraordinary creature of the human race, he found the world to be more colorful than he had imagined.To more easily access everything this new realm had to offer, he first needed a special resume. Then, he had to find the right place in a city perennially shrouded in fog to fill out an application, and the last and most critical step...— was to kill a chicken or catch a mouse.

Reborn in America as a high school basketball player, Zhang Hao finally escapes his deadly illness—only to learn from the system that his life will end in one year.Not knowing his future, he decides to play basketball first.

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father. She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house. “This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine,” Layla's half-sister told her. Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend. Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country. Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar. But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense?“Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?” Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.” “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?” “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss.