MTL - Take Taobao to the Ancient Times - Chapter 268 268. Doubt (1)

Elara’s first life crashed hard. Cruel tricks ruined her name, broke her dreams, and turned the whole entertainment world against her. Friends betrayed her. Lovers sold her out. Everyone she trusted stabbed her in the back. The pain piled up until she felt trapped with no way out. One night, she couldn’t take it anymore. She walked to the river and ended it all in the cold, quiet water.Later, proof came out. Messages. Recordings. Everything showed she had been framed. People posted apologies online. But it was too late. She was already gone.The universe, though, clearly has a twisted sense of humor.Because somehow, Elara came back. She woke up in her own past, every awful memory still sharp in her head. Right then she made a promise she would never break: protect her gentle grandfather no matter what, and never let anyone push her to that dark place again.This time she steps into the entertainment world with her head high. She trains harder, sings better, fights smarter. The same people who once crushed her? Now they get to feel the pressure.Love? Not happening. Her heart is locked tight. But why is it that as she rises and shines brighter, handsome, powerful men start circling her—guys who never even glanced at her in her previous life were now hovering around her.The actor smiled at her during a press interview, leaned closer, and said softly, “We should have dinner sometime.”The footballer sent flowers so big they blocked her room door.The surgeon she met at a charity event checked her pulse and then forgot to let go of her wrist.The singer she collaborated with kept calling her name during rehearsals, as if the mic could not hear him well enough.Elara stared at the ceiling that night and sighed.She only wanted to sing. Why did everyone look like they wanted to adopt her, date her, or both?But the worst one came after the concert.The lights had just gone off. Her ears were still ringing. Sweat clung to her neck. She had barely stepped backstage when a shadow blocked her path.She looked up.The CEO of the greatest company in Aurelia stood there. The same man who once said her voice was “not worth investing in.” The same man who did not even know her name before rebirth.Now he held her wrist lightly, but firmly.“Let’s talk,” he said.Elara blinked. “About… sponsorship?”“No,” he replied calmly. “About marriage.”Her brain froze.“…What?”“I will give you everything,” he continued, as if asking for a glass of water. “Resources. Protection. Freedom to sing. Become my wife.”Elara stared at him, her mouth open, her thoughts running in circles.This was not how it was supposed to be.Why was the world now skipping steps?NB:This story takes place in a fictional world. Aurelia is a country. Solmere, Veston, and Starfall City are the three capital cities of Aurelia. Other cities, such as Lorien and Crelou, are smaller cities.

Short Version:An overpowered man helps anime and comic characters in exchange for sex.Long version:In an unexpected turn of events, an average man meets his demise and finds himself transported to a mysterious new world. Driven by his deepest desires, he yearns to create a group of women who adore him—a Harem. However, he soon discovers a surprising truth: there are no women in this world.Determined to escape this peculiar realm and protect his virtue, our hero sets out on a challenging journey of self-improvement. Through hard work and unwavering commitment, he attains godlike powers. But even with his newfound abilities, he finds himself confined to a shop within the vast multiverse.Within the walls of this enigmatic shop, our protagonist faces his true test. As a divine duty, he must assist distressed women from different parts of the multiverse, offering them his strength and guidance. However, the cosmic balance demands a price, and the reward he gets is.... SexThroughout his adventure, our hero encounters women from various backgrounds, each with their own unique struggles and stories. As he ventures forth, he becomes deeply involved in their challenges, providing comfort, advice, and protection.Yet, amid his selfless acts, the man secretly hopes that someday, somehow, his unwavering dedication and kindness will be reciprocated. Will his cherished dream of a Harem come to fruition, or will the universe have different plans for him?Embark on this captivating journey, where desire, determination, and duty intertwine, showcasing a man's quest for personal fulfillment and the salvation of others......Worlds:Oshi no koChainsaw manMarvelDCOne pieceNarutoAttack on titanBleachJujutsu KaisenOne punch manAnd more....

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Orlax Tirshtain is the villain in the global game [Unification of Empires]. The tyrannical, cold-blooded emperor is a man who slaughtered his own family with his own hands and ascended the throne with their blood—a power-obsessed madman. Despite five years having passed since the game’s release, no one has been able to defeat this lunatic. So, how the hell did I become this damned?????