
Kiss me, Ruin me, Keep me “Protect me”
Back in college, Damian Cross and Alexandra “Alex” Vega shared a reckless kind of passion—one built on stolen nights, whispered names, and a promise that it was nothing serious. No commitments. No future. Just fire.
Pero hindi alam ni Damian, that fire left something behind—twins. A boy and a girl Alex raised on her own, telling them their father died years ago. While Damian built his ruthless empire and became one of the world’s most powerful billionaires, Alex buried their past and became a decorated soldier. Until one mission went wrong, leaving her unit dead… and turning her into one of the most sought-after bodyguards in the country.
Seven years later, Alex’s world shatters again—her daughter is diagnosed with leukemia. Desperate for money for the surgery, Alex takes the job she almost rejected: protect a billionaire being hunted by enemies.
She nearly drops the file when she sees his name. Damian Cross.
Damian, on the other hand, isn’t thrilled either. He laughs in disbelief when he’s told his new head of security is a woman—until she walks in. The same fierce eyes. The same fire. The same woman he thought he’d lost forever.
Now, Damian must face the truth: the bodyguard sworn to protect him is the only woman he’s ever let too close… and she’s hiding the biggest secret of all—his children.
As bullets close in, old wounds reopen, and sparks reignite, Alex must choose: keep the walls she built for seven years, or let Damian back in—and risk breaking more than just her own heart.
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Chapter: Chapter 13 – Her Shadows The morning after last night, Damian and I didn’t exchange a single word that carried the weight of what happened. It was awkward, thick with tension. Every glance from him felt loaded, but neither of us dared to cross the line. I kept busy with my team, ignoring the electricity in the air, pretending that our near intimacy didn’t linger between us.Minutes after the team meeting ended, Rafi caught up to me outside the conference room. His expression was serious, the kind that immediately made me brace myself.“Alex… we need to talk,” he said, lowering his voice as we walked down the hallway.I froze for a second, a hint of panic rising in my chest. My mind immediately jumped to Damian. “About what?” I asked cautiously.“You know what I mean. Yesterday… you and him. I need to make sure you’re… focused—no, i need to make sure everything is still align on your plans.” Rafi said, locking eyes with me. His tone was firm, but I could sense the worry behind it.I blinked, momentarily speech
Last Updated: 2025-12-06
Chapter: Chapter 12 - The the moment she gave inThe morning sunlight hit the lobby through the tall glass windows as I entered the building, hands clutching my bag strap tightly. I had taken an off yesterday just to spend time with Marina and Marcus, but today, work called me back relentlessly. I didn’t want to leave my kids again so soon, but bills, deadlines, and Damian’s constant demands weren’t exactly negotiable.“Good morning, Ms. Cruz!” a secretary greeted, smiling brightly.“Morning,” I replied softly, forcing a polite smile.Employees I passed whispered, some smiled, some pretended not to notice me at all. I could feel their judgment—some because of Damian, others because of jealousy, and a few because of curiosity.The elevator chimed, carrying me up to the top floor where Damian’s office stood like a fortress at the end of the hallway. Most days, I passed by without thinking. Today, my attention sharpened because the door seemed… off.No lights.Curiosity prickled at me. Something in the quiet of the hallway made me paus
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: Chapter 11 - The Truth He didn't KnowThe first thing I felt was pain.Masakit ang ulo ko. Mabigat. Parang binagsakan ng semento. I groaned as I dragged myself up from the bed, hands covering my face. The lights from the windows stabbed my eyes.“Damn…” I whispered.I drank too much last night. And the last thing I remember—Her lips.Alexandra’s lips.Soft… warm… and the sound she made when I kissed her—that small gasp, almost a moan, almost my damn name.The memory hit me so hard my chest tightened.I sat up straight, heartbeat picking up speed.“Alex.”My voice cracked.She was beside me last night. I remember her hands, her warmth, her breath shaking when I pulled her closer—I scanned the bed.Empty.I stood up quickly, ignoring the dizziness, and searched the room. The bathroom—empty. The living area—empty. The balcony—nothing. I even checked the guest room.Wala. As in wala.I felt something sharp twist inside my chest.Fear?Annoyance?Puta. I hated not knowing.“She wouldn’t just leave without saying a damn word
Last Updated: 2025-11-30
Chapter: Chapter 10 – The Rival AppearsThe gala hall shimmered with lights, chandeliers reflecting off polished marble floors. People mingled, laughter echoing, glasses clinking. But I barely noticed. My eyes were fixed on him—Damian, standing tall, commanding even in a crowd. My earpiece buzzed constantly, my security team murmuring updates, but my focus is only at him.And then she appeared. Kayle Leclerc.Glamorous, poised, every movement dripping with the kind of confidence that demanded attention. She walked in like she owned the room, and maybe she did in some way—at least, she thought she did.“Boss, that’s the ex,” whispered one of my men.“Halah, boss may bumabalik,” another added.“Quiet!” I snapped into my earpiece. “Focus on the job, 'wag sa chismiss!.”Kayle’s eyes found Damian instantly. And his? He didn’t flinch, didn’t step away. Not yet. Nakaramdam ako ng tensiyon sa pagitan nilang dalawa, an instinctive need to stake my claim even without saying a word.She moved closer, slow, deliberate. Her heels clicke
Last Updated: 2025-11-28
Chapter: Chapter 9 - Broken RulesThe rain hadn’t stopped since the operation ended. Manila’s streets were slick and shiny under the streetlights, reflecting everything — my exhaustion, the chaos of the night, and Damian’s dangerous calm beside me.Basang-basa ang kalsada, but I didn’t care. My hands were steady on the wheel. My mind raced through the night’s events — the mole caught, the adrenaline, the threats neutralized. Damian sat in the passenger seat, quiet. Too quiet for him and for me. Para siyang may malalim na iniisip.I stole a glance at him. His eyes, half-lidded, dark, almost glowing with the leftover adrenaline and alcohol. Or maybe it was more than that — maybe it was raw, unguarded Damian, the side no one ever saw except for me. He's always like that even before. Vulnerable. Fragile.I shooked my head. I hated that memories, it made my chest tighten.“Damian… Are you okay?” I started, trying to sound casual, but my voice cracked slightly.He leaned his head back against the seat, letting out a soft si
Last Updated: 2025-11-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 8 — Shadows in the DarkHindi pa nauubos ang inis ko mula sa gym kanina. Grabe ang init ng ulo ko kay Damian, hindi dahil sa training ko—kundi dahil sa ugali niya. Yung tipong kahit may problema, nagagawa pang mang-asar, mang-init ng ulo ko, mang-trip. Pero hindi pa ako nakakabawi ng hinga nang bumulaga na naman ang katotohanan. Hindi talaga ako pagpapahingahin ng mga ulupong. The moment I stepped out of the hallway, nag-vibrate ang phone ko nang sunod-sunod. Emergency alert. Multiple missed calls. Lahat from my team. T*ngina. Hindi ito normal. Sinagot ko ang tawag ni Rafi habang binabagtas ko ang daan palabas. “Alex…” mababa, mabilis, at halatang kinakabahan ang boses niya. “…may mole sa company ni Damian. Malaki ang problem.” Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig. Hindi ako madaling mabigla, pero iba ‘to. Iba ang tunog ng boses ni Rafi. Iba ang bigat. “We need to move. Now.” “Did you identify the mole?” tanong ko kaagad. Narinig ko ang mahinang paghinga niya bago siya sumagot, “Not ye
Last Updated: 2025-11-25

The First Trillionaire in the World
“I’ll turn ruins into homes, no matter who stands in my way.” —Elara
“In a world of power, she’s the only one who defies me.” —Veylen
Elara Cruz is an idealistic architect determined to honor her late father’s legacy by building homes for the people. But her world collapses when Adrian Veylen, the world’s first trillionaire and ruthless tycoon, buys out all her projects overnight. Furious and heartbroken, Elara accepts a position in his company—not to serve him, but to secretly destroy him from the inside.
Working under Adrian proves far more dangerous than she imagined. Sparks ignite between them as she navigates office politics, subtle sabotage, and his piercing attention. Adrian, captivated by her fire and brilliance, is unaware that her loyalty is a lie. Adding to the chaos is Cassandra Vail, Adrian’s childhood friend and long-time admirer, whose manipulations and jealousy create constant obstacles, forcing Elara and Adrian into moments of tension, desire, and bitter confrontation.
Their hidden attraction soon leads to a night that changes everything—followed by betrayal, harsh words, and a storm that leaves Elara with amnesia… and carrying Adrian’s child. Taken in by Lucas, a childhood friend who secretly falls for her, Elara begins a new life unaware of the father of her son.
Seven years later, fate brings them together again at Elara’s engagement party. Adrian slowly discovers the truth about their child, while Cassandra’s schemes continue to fuel doubt and rivalry. Memories resurface, secrets unravel, and the stakes rise as they confront past betrayals, jealousy, and manipulations.
In the end, If love proves stronger than revenge and ambition. Is Adrian and Elara will reunite?
Embracing their son and rebuilding their lives together from heartbreak to redemption is enough to fix what's broken?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 21 — Lost Memories, New ChainsThe morning light hit her eyes gently, but Elara didn’t feel calm at all.Pagdilat niya, white ceiling ulit ang nakita niya. White walls. Hospital room. Machines. Paulit-ulit lang.She touched her head slowly, hoping kahit papano may maalala siya today. Pero wala.Blanko.“Who… was I before all this…?” she whispered to herself, voice cracking.Parang may gustong maalala ang isip niya ngunit walang lumalabas—mga larawan, magugulong tunog lang pero hindi niya maintindihan. Hindi buo ang bawat pangyayari sa isip niya.She tried to remember the face of the baby’s father. Who she was. Pero wala rin. Just darkness.Her chest felt heavy again. She closed her eyes tightly, hoping the pressure would force something to appear…But all she saw—Rain. Bangin. Screaming. A hand pulling her. Lucas.Si Lucas lang ang malinaw.Only Lucas.Then the door opened quietly.Lucas walked in, dalang dalawang cups ng warm milk, may maliit na paper bag, and a soft smile.“Gising ka na, How are you now? does it
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 20 - Hospital SecretsElara floated in darkness. Malamig ang hangin na dumadampi sa kaniyang katawan at tangin tunig ng machine, mahihinang boses, amoy ng alcohol ang kaniyang naririnig.Nang imulat niya ang kaniyang mata nakaramdaman siya ng silaw.. Napakaliwanag.Napasinghap siya nang maramdaman ang biglang kirot sa tagiliran niya.“A-ah…”“Miss? Miss, can you hear me?” isang boses ang tumawag. Mababait, malumanay.Dahan-dahan niyang idinilat ang mata niya.Blurry. Halos wala siyang makita. At hindi pamilyar ang imahe sa kaniyang harapan.Pero nang luminaw… White ceiling.. Curtains.. Cold wind.. And smells of alcohol.Hospital. She was in a hospital.Napakapit siya sa kumot habang nanginginig. “Wh-where… where am I…?”“Miss Veyra?” tanong ng nurse. “You’re awake. Don’t move too fast, Miss. You’re still weak.”Elara looked confused.Veyra? Sino?Veyra ba ang pangalan niya?Hindi niya alam kung bakit pero may blankong parte sa utak niya. Parang may kulang. Napahawak siya sa kaniyang ulo dahil sa sakit.“W
Last Updated: 2025-11-20
Chapter: Chapter 19 - Attempted MurderCRAAAAASH!Elara woke up to the violent sound of crushing metal and the world spinning around her. The impact rang in her ears, sharp and deafening.“U—ugh…” Napahawak siya sa dibdib habang nanginginig ang buong katawan.The rain was pouring now, no longer a drizzle. And with every heavy drop came the grating clash of metal. Her car was being dragged—tilting left… right… backward.Her stomach twisted.This wasn’t an accident.Someone hit her.SOMEONE did this.Her headlights flickered weakly as the engine sputtered under the relentless rain. When she tried to move, the entire vehicle jolted again—hard.Then she saw it.The truth.She was right at the edge of a cliff.One wrong tilt, and she was gone.“F-fuck... What the hell....“ Out of the corner of her eye, she saw it—the back of Cassandra’s car. A few meters away. Moving backward. Leaving from the scene.“No..no..no... come-comeback—ughhh!!“Napalunok si Elara. Hindi siya makagalaw agad, pero ramdam niya ang bigat ng sitwasyon. If
Last Updated: 2025-11-18
Chapter: Chapter 18 - Broken PiecesThe office was silent.Too silent.Pero si Adrian, nakaupo pa rin sa harap ng computer niya, staring blankly sa screen na hindi niya naman talaga nababasa. Dozens of emails flashed. Board requests. Investors demanding explanations. Lawyers waiting for instructions.Pero wala siyang naririnig. Wala siyang nakikita. Wala siyang maramdaman kundi ang bigat sa dibdib na ilang araw nang hindi nawawala.Elara’s face.Elara’s betrayal.Elara’s voice trembling habang sinasabi niyang wala siyang ginawa.And yet… she leaked the records. At least, that’s what the evidence said.“Damn it,” he whispered, rubbing his forehead hard. Para bang kaya nitong burahin ang sakit.He tried burying himself in work. Meetings. Calls. Documents. Anything that could drown out the memory of her shaking voice saying, “Hindi ko magagawang saktan ka Adrian…”But she did. She walked away. And he let her.Adrian clenched his jaw, staring at the city lights outside his penthouse window. Manila was alive—cars passing, ho
Last Updated: 2025-11-16
Chapter: Chapter 17 - Shattered BondsThe rooftop was drenched in silence, except for the cold whisper of the wind brushing against the glass railings.Rain clouds gathered overhead, gray and heavy, as if the sky itself mirrored what was about to break between them.Elara stood still—frozen, wounded, hollow.Her chest rose and fell sharply as Adrian’s words sank in, cutting through every fragile piece of her heart.‘You used me. You were nothing but a lie.’For a moment, everything blurred. The sound of the city below disappeared. Ang tanging naririnig lang niya ay ang pagputok ng hangin sa tenga niya, at ang mabigat na tibok ng puso niyang parang gusto nang sumuko kasabay ng pagpatak ng malalakas na ulan.She took a shaky step forward. “Adrian, please—”“Don’t,” he snapped, his tone cold enough to slice steel. “Don’t say anything. I’ve heard enough.”“Then hear me one more time,” she pleaded, voice trembling. “Hindi ako—”“You leaked my files, Elara!” His voice rose, thunder in human form. “Do you even realize what you d
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: Chapter 16 – Revenge ReignitedDalawang linggo na ang lumipas mula nang kumalat ang iskandalo, pero tila hindi pa rin humuhupa ang ingay sa paligid. The internet hadn’t forgotten. Every article, every gossip thread still had her name tied to Adrian’s.At sa dalawang linggong iyon—wala ni isang salita si Adrian. No press conference. No public statement. No denial. Nothing to protect her.Elara thought the pain would dull over time, pero araw-araw lang itong lumalala. Every time she went out, may mga matang sumusunod sa kanya. Every time she entered the office, may mga bulungan. Hanggang sa isang araw, she decided—maybe it was time to stop being the victim.---“Girl, kumain ka muna,” sabi ni Mia habang iniaabot ang pagkain kay Elara sa apartment nito. “Since morning, coffee lang ‘yung nilagay mo sa tiyan mo.”Elara sat on the couch, staring blankly at the documents scattered across her table. Her hair was messy, dark circles under her eyes. “I’m fine,” she muttered.“Fine? Elara, tingnan mo sarili mo.” Umupo si Mia
Last Updated: 2025-11-06