The Billionaire’s Scripted Wife
One night of rebellion. One forbidden kiss. One viral scandal that could ruin it all.
Savannah Madrigal is the nation’s "Diamond Sweetheart"—an A-list actress with a pristine image and a secret, rebellious streak. But when a night of heavy drinking leads to a torrid, reckless kiss with a stranger in a dark VIP bar, her "innocent angel" career is pushed to the edge of a cliff.
The stranger? Sebastian de Cartier, the arrogant and cold Tech Tycoon, and the second richest billionaire in the Philippines. Known for his ruthless boardroom tactics and his private, lowkey one-night stands, Sebastian is forced into a corner when his father—the country’s number one billionaire—demands a cleanup of the family’s reputation.
To save their empires, they are forced into a Flash Marriage. It was supposed to be a Contract Marriage—purely scripted, strictly professional, and completely fake. But behind closed doors, their Hate to Love tension is a ticking time bomb.
As they navigate their Love after Marriage, the lines between their public script and private passion begin to blur. In a world of glitz, grit, and high-stakes power plays, can they survive the Steamy reality of their arrangement, or will the truth behind their Arranged Marriage be their ultimate downfall?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 51: LOSING CONTROLSAVANNAHIlang linggo na ang nakalipas simula noong gabing nag-gala kami. Ilan linggo ko na ring pinatay ang lahat ng social media platforms ko. I pina-pause ko muna ang mga tapings, endorsements, at maging ang mga nakatambak na interviews. Nagtago lang ako sa loob ng penthouse ko, pilit na ibinabalik ang sarili ko sa mundo kung saan walang Sebastian De Cartier na nanggugulo sa sistema ko.Sa loob ng mga linggong 'yun, walang tigil ang pagtunog ng telepono ko. Si Daddy, kinukulit na naman ako sa mga calls para pangaralan sa naging bagsak ng image ko sa media. Pero sa unang pagkakataon sa buong buhay ko bilang anak at bilang artista, idinedma ko ang mga tawag ni Daddy. Pati si Mommy, hindi ko rin sinasagot. Kahit ang mga missed calls at messages ni Sebastian, nanatili lang na unread. Si Gina lang ang tanging kasama ko rito sa penthouse, siya ang nag-aasikaso sa pagkain ko at nagbabantay sa akin mula sa ingay sa labas.Nakatitig lang ako sa kawalan habang nakaupo sa sofa nang marinig ko
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 50: FRAGILE BONDSEBASTIANNakatitig lang ako sa screen ng phone ko, kung saan malinaw na nakabalandra ang trending hashtag na #IsIsabellaTheOneThatGotAway. Pero hindi 'yun ang dahilan kung bakit nagdidilim ang paningin ko. Ang totoong nagpapakulo ng dugo ko ay ang litrato nina Savannah at Marco na magkayakap sa dressing room.Mariin kong ibinagsak ang aking kamao sa ibabaw ng glass desk, sapat para mayayanig ang mga papeles doon."Damn it, Savannah," bulong ko sa sarili, ang boses ay gumaralgal sa galit na hindi ko maipaliwanag.Dalawang araw na itong hindi sumasagot sa mga tawag ko. Hindi ko maintindihan kung baka bumabalik ang asawa ko sa lumang pag-ibig nito—samantalang sa akin lang ito dapat nakatali. Ngunit bakit ba ako nagagalit nang ganito? Eh peke lang naman ang pagpapanggap namin? Bakit ba iba ang tama sa akin nitong asawa ko?Mahal ko na ba si Savannah?Napasandal ako sa upuan at napahawak sa aking peluka. Ang buong buhay ko ay nakaplano, bawat desisyon ay kalkulado para sa kumpanya. Pero si
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 49: GLASS ILLUSIONSAVANNAHNagising akong malamig ang kabilang panig ng kama. Wala si Sebastian. Kinapa ko ang unan niya, pero bago pa ako tuluyang makapag-isip, bumukas ang pinto at iniluwa si Gina na may bitbit na kape. Seryoso ang mukha niya na agad kong ikinakaba."Gising ka na pala," bungad ni Gina, sabay lapag ng kape sa nightstand. "May problema sa De Cartier Group. Nagkaroon ng minor accident si Isabella habang may meeting sila ni Sebastian kanina. Nadulas daw sa hagdan ng main office."Nawalan ako bigla sa mood. Sa dami ng tao sa building na 'yun, bakit kailangang si Sebastian ang umasikaso? Alam kong sinabi niya kagabi na huwag ko nang alalahanin ang Isabella na 'yun, pero ngayon, paano ko hindi iisipin? Ala-una ng hapon ang start ng charity gala. Noong huli, magkasama kaming dumating doon, pero ngayon, ako lang ba ang mag-isa?Napansin ni Gina ang bagsak kong mukha habang inaayusan na ako ng glam team. "Don't worry, Savannah. I'll message him," bulong niya.Tumingin ako sa kanya sa salamin. I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 48: CRACKS IN THE MASKSAVANNAHMaaga akong nagising dahil sa ingay ng notifications ko. Pag-check ko ng phone, halos mapangiti ako sa dami ng magagandang feedback sa social media. Trending kami sa bawat platform. My dad even praised us over the phone kanina, tuwang-tuwa siya dahil punong-puno kami ng positive comments. May mga nag-ha-hashtag pa na suitable daw talaga ako maging "Diamond Sweetheart" dahil sa lambot ng puso ko.Sana alam nila na sa likod ng lahat ng ito, ito ang unang pagkakataon na nakaramdam ako ng tunay na saya sa pagtulong. Hindi dahil sa script, kundi dahil totoo na ang nararamdaman ko.Maaga ang call time ko dahil may taping ako somewhere in Cavite. Pagbaba ko sa dining area, naabutan ko si Sebastian na nagkakape habang seryosong nagbabasa ng mga comments tungkol sa amin sa iPad niya. Saglit akong napatitig sa kanya. Alam kong galit siya kay Dad dahil sa pagiging "fake" nito sa harap ng camera at sa kung paano ako ituring ni Dad na parang produkto lang. Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit kahit
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 47: BEYOND THE SCRIPTSAVANNAHIt’s our second month of being husband and wife based on the script we made. Hindi ko alam kung bakit, pero kahit peke lang ang lahat ng ito, naghanda pa rin ako ng regalo para sa kaniya. Noong nakaraang buwan kasi ay wala akong naibigay dahil sa sobrang busy naming dalawa. Siguro, ibibigay ko na lang ito mamaya pagkatapos ng pagbisita namin sa dalawang charity events.Kasalukuyan akong nag-aayos sa harap ng vanity table ko. Sinadya kong hindi tawagan ang glam team ko, at maging ang alok ni Sebastian na gamitin ang glam team ni Tita Aurora ay tinanggihan ko rin. Ayokong magmukhang pupunta sa isang taping; gusto kong maging natural ang hitsura ko sa harap ng mga tao. Siyempre, dahil kilala kaming "Power Couple," asahan nang may media mamaya para mag-interview, pero this time, I want them to see the real me—with Sebastian by my side.Ayoko mang aminin sa puso’t isip ko, malaking bahagi siya ng pagbabagong nararamdaman ko bilang tao. Bilang Savannah. Hindi na lang ito dahil isa a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 46: BEYOND THE LENSAng charity event na pupuntahan namin sa mga susunod na araw ay saktong pumatak sa petsa kung saan dalawang buwan na kaming kasal ni Sebastian. Of course, Dad knows that. Alam na alam niya kung paano gamitin ang bawat timing para sa imahe namin bilang "Power Couple." He wants us to be seen as a generous and powerful couple sa mata ng publiko. Ang charity na ito ay para sa mga bigating celebrities na gustong mag-donate sa kanilang napiling advocacies. Sa ganitong klaseng pagtitipon, hindi na mawawala ang mga taong genuine ang gustong tumulong, pero siyempre, mawawala ba naman ang mga pakitang-tao?I admit before, I hate going there. It's too crowded and annoying. Masyadong maraming plastik at masyadong maraming camera na nakatutok sa bawat galaw mo. Pero hindi ko alam kung bakit, this time, I feel excited. And to be honest, hindi na lang ito para sa camera. Gusto ko talagang makatulong sa mga tao ngayon. I am proud that I am changing for the better, at nararamdaman ko ang maturity na un
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-06
Billionaire Brothers Meet Runaway Sisters
Two sisters. Two unstoppable powers. One night that changes everything. Riya Valderama was once a princess of high society, but after her parents’ tragic deaths, she became a sacrificial lamb. To save her younger sister, Raya, she endured years of brutal abuse in a forced marriage to a monster. But on a rain-slicked midnight, the sisters finally break free, fleeing into a storm that nearly claims their lives. Their desperate escape is halted by a high-speed convoy of armored SUVs and gleaming Rolls Royces. Stepping out of the darkness are the Kim brothers: Leon, a cold-blooded CEO with a gaze of steel, and Jin, a high-ranking Military Commander haunted by a tragic past. Moved by the sight of Riya’s scars, Leon cancels a high-stakes raid, choosing instead to become their ultimate protector. Seeking sanctuary in the Kims' elite world, a desperate Raya visits Jin’s suite to offer the only thing she has left to repay their debt: her innocence. In a hypnotic night of raw, alcohol-fueled passion, a secret heir is conceived. But as Raya flees to hide her pregnancy, she discovers her long-term boyfriend has been a cheater all along. When he attempts to force her into a dark fate, the Kim dynasty rises to reclaim what is theirs. Between a jealous military rival, a vengeful ex-husband, and a blossoming double romance, the Valderama sisters must learn that the only thing more dangerous than their past is the possessive love of the men who rescued them.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 17: ECHOES IN THE SILENCERAYAIt was nearly 3:00 AM when I heard the heavy, exhausting sound of military boots clicking slowly down the long hallway. I hadn't expected him to come into the room tonight, considering the chaos at the headquarters, but the door handle turned with a soft, deliberate click.Jin walked in. His structured uniform jacket was already gone, leaving him in a black tactical undershirt that was slightly damp from the lingering midnight rain. He paused when his eyes found me, clearly surprised to find me still awake and sitting by the large glass window.He didn't say anything at first. He walked over to the nightstand, unbuckled his heavy tactical watch, and set it down with a muted clink. The raw, heartbreaking words his mother had shared about his father echoed violently in my mind, making the rigid, tense lines of his broad back look incredibly heavy. The weight he carried wasn't just military duty; it was a lifelong armor against grief."You should be sleeping," he said flatly, his gra
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 16: FRAGMENTS OF THE PASTJINThe boardroom at the Kim Headquarters felt like an interrogation chamber, cold and suffocating despite the vast glass windows overlooking the city skyline. Across the polished mahogany table sat General Trinidad. His chest was heavily decorated with military medals, but his prestigious uniform couldn't hide the ugly, deep-seated sneer twisting his face."You threw away a three-generation alliance with my family for a girl from the slums, Commander?" the General barked, slamming his hand flat against the glass table. The sharp crack echoed through the room. "Agatha has been utterly humiliated. High society is laughing at us."Before I could even draw a breath to answer, Leon leaned forward. He calmly unbuttoned his tailored suit jacket, his movements fluid and entirely unbothered. His dark eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses were deadly flat, holding a terrifying stillness."With all due respect, General, my brother’s marriage is a private family matter," Leon said, his voice droppi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 15: GILDED FRACTURESRAYAThe document was processed. Legally, I was no longer Raya Valderama; I was Raya Kim. The single syllable of his surname carried a crushing weight, sealing my fate to a dynasty that felt entirely foreign.Later that evening, I stood by the glass vanity in Jin's master bedroom—which was now officially our room. The sheer expanse of the space made me feel small, like an unwanted artifact left on display. I was carefully unlinking the simple, slightly tarnished silver bracelet my mother had given me before she passed, my fingers trembling slightly. The sudden click of the bathroom door breaking the silence made me freeze.Jin stepped out, a dark towel slung over his broad shoulders, his damp hair messy and falling across his forehead. He stopped the moment his eyes met mine through the mirror, a subtle tension tightening his jaw. It was as if he were realizing all over again that his solitary, disciplined life had been permanently altered.He walked over to his dresser, his movem
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 14: SILENT SHADOWS OVER MARBLERIYAThe air in the mansion’s courtyard was crisp, carrying the faint, sweet scent of manicured white roses, but I still felt suffocated. Every time I turned my head or shifted my weight on the stone bench, two towering security guards in tailored black suits subtly adjusted their positions. The afternoon sun caught the slight, metallic glint of their earpieces.Leon’s definition of "protection" felt suspiciously like house arrest. I picked at the hem of my simple linen dress, the quiet grandeur of the estate doing nothing to calm the restless beat of my heart."They aren't there to cage you, Riya."I jumped, turning sharply to find Leon stepping onto the marble patio. He had rolled up the sleeves of his white dress shirt to his elbows, revealing strong, tan forearms—a rare break in his usual flawless, buttoned-up armor. He held a small folder in one hand, his expression as unreadable and sharp as ever behind his gold-rimmed glasses."They make me feel like a criminal, Mr. Kim," I said
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 13: BOUND BY BLOOD AND GOLDRAYAA gentle, repetitive tap on my shoulder dragged me from a dreamless sleep."Hey, Raya, wake up," Riya’s voice whispered close to my ear. "It’s time for your prenatal checkup. You need to get ready. Leon told me their private doctor is already on her way here."I groaned, shifting beneath the heavy silk duvet. The sheer luxury of the bed couldn’t mask the heavy, exhausting weight of early pregnancy. My limbs felt like lead, and a familiar, bitter wave of morning nausea was already swirling in my throat. Moving around felt like a monumental task, but Riya was already pulling back the sheets, her eyes filled with that familiar, maternal alertness she always carried for me.Before I could even swing my legs out of bed, the door clicked open. Mrs. Kim stepped in, a radiant, genuine smile splashing across her face the moment she saw us."Hey, sweethearts! Breakfast is ready," she chirped, walking over to smooth down the edge of our blanket. She looked at us both, her eyes softening with
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-06-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 12: FRAGILE PEACERAYA The master bedroom was so vast it felt as though it had its own climate—cool, still, and scented with the faint, expensive aroma of fresh linen. As Riya and I settled into the massive bed, the silk sheets felt like a cool balm against our skin. For the first time in years of relentless, grinding pain, I felt like I could finally draw a full breath. We were safe. The shadows of Mark’s apartment and the fear of the debt collectors felt a lifetime away. I turned on my side and reached out, pulling my older sister into a tight hug. I could feel how thin she had become, her ribs sharp against my arms, a testament to how much she had sacrificed to keep us fed over the last month. "Raya," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I am so relieved. I’m relieved that you are finally in a safe place... you and the baby." I pulled back slightly, my fingers tracing the familiar lines of her face. She looked exhausted, her skin pale under the dim glow of the bedside lamp, but she was s
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-25
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