In a boundless realm, an elderly adventurer discovered a powerful vase containing four elemental gems. The gems sought out four chosen individuals: Kūki, Kairi, Faia, and Izumi, imbuing them with extraordinary abilities. While Kūki, Kairi, and Izumi embraced their gifts, Faia succumbed to darkness, becoming a malevolent force. United, the three heroes fought against Faia's tyranny and the demonic minions emerging from the abyss. Their paths converged, and they faced the mightiest demon, Daimo-koji. Sacrifices were made, but they emerged victorious, with the gems resurrecting their spirits. Izumi and Kairi faced Kōjimu, a celestial demon with similar powers, but were defeated. Kūki stood as the last hope and defeated Kōjimu, saving the world.
theworld had been saved but thats what we all thought
Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction?
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Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything.
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