Emperor Qi Kun unexpectedly dies from an assassination, leaving the four vassal states under his empire to divide the central territory and declare themselves as individual rulers. The struggle for power eventually rages wars among the four states. Murong Li, a victim amid the chaos, poses as a vagrant flute-player after his kingdom was destroyed and infiltrates the states to exact his plan for revenge. Little did he know that he would soon be entangled in a love affair that challenges the wits and loyalties of those involved while uncovering the secrets behind their swords...
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This is a fix-it fanfiction of the 2016-17 Chinese webdrama Men with Sword 刺客列传.
**This story features male characters in romantic relationships.
Rated M 13+ for sequences of violence, mild language, and sexual content.
#3 webdrama, #8 political, #35 ancientchina
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When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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