Novels by Wincessie Effortlessly

After Sylvia Valerius left our table, Ryn found herself glancing toward the direction the older woman had disappeared. She couldn't quite explain what she was feeling.There had been nothing unpleasant about their brief encounter. Sylvia had been gracious, her smile warm, and her manner perfectly composed. She hadn't said anything that might have made Ryn uncomfortable, nor had she asked questions that crossed any boundaries.If anything, the woman had been remarkably welcoming.And yet, something about her presence had lingered.It was an unfamiliar sensation, a quiet tug somewhere beneath Ryn's ribs that she couldn't connect to any particular word or memory. She had met influential people before, especially during the years when her father still attended social gatherings with her. She knew how to behave around people whose names carried weight, how to offer a polite smile and hold a conversation without appearing intimidated.Sylvia Valerius should have been no different.But she w

I was reviewing my notes for the day when I received Lucien’s message.I'm here.I gathered my things, checked that I hadn't left anything behind, and made my way out of the building. Several students were lingering near the entrance, some talking among themselves while others waited for their companions.Then I saw him.Lucien stood beside his car, dressed in casual. His expression was composed, his posture relaxed, and his presence alone seemed enough to draw people's attention without him having to do anything. His gaze found me almost immediately."Finished?" he asked when I approached.I nodded. "Yes. Have you been waiting long?""Not particularly."He reached for the bag hanging from my shoulder, taking it from me before opening the passenger door.It was such a simple gesture that I barely thought about it anymore. I handed him my bag without hesitation, settled into the seat, and thanked him as he closed the door.There was no dramatic greeting, no unnecessary display of affec

The moment I stepped into Valtoré University, I knew people would eventually recognize me. It was inevitable, considering the surname I carried through my marriage.Some students already knew me as Lucien Ashford’s wife. Others had only heard rumors, piecing together fragments of information about the woman who had suddenly returned to the university after a year-long absence.I caught snippets of their conversations whenever I passed them in the corridors.“She’s the one married to Lucien Ashford, right?”“I heard she only got in because of him.”“Of course. Do you think someone like her could enter Valtoré without connections?”I kept walking.There was no point correcting every assumption. If people wanted to think I was just lucky, hiding behind my husband’s name — let them. I had better things to do than defend myself to strangers.I didn’t return to Valtoré to prove I deserved Lucien’s name. I came back to finish what I started long ago. And this time, I would see it through.Ou

Sofia knew a convincing story was all she needed. What better tale than casting Ryn as a thief? By morning, word spread — she claimed her scholarship was given to Ryn. She spoke of confusion and missing papers, painting herself the victim, but never admitted her name was never in the records.“Isipin mo na lang,” she told a neighbor who had stopped by their house. “Gagawin sa iyo iyan ng sarili mong pamilya. Alam ni Ryn kung gaano ko gustong makapag-aral doon, pero inagaw pa rin niya ang scholarship ko.”The neighbor listened with clear sympathy, which Sofia took as encouragement. By the end of their talk, she knew her story was working. If Ryn wanted peace as Lucien Ashford's wife, Sofia would make sure she had none. She couldn't match Ryn's status, but she could ruin her name. That was exactly what she planned — until she never expected Hiraya would hear it too.That afternoon, someone mentioned Sofia's scholarship story outside their home. Hiraya listened casually — until Ryn's nam

Sofia arrived home with anger burning beneath her skin. She had replayed the encounter with Ryn all the way back, each memory making her more furious. She had never expected Ryn to stand so calmly before her, much less answer without lowering her eyes. Ryn had rarely dared to speak back to Hiraya, afraid of what might follow.But the girl Sofia had confronted at Valtoré had been different. Ryn had spoken with a composure that made Sofia feel childish in front of the students watching them. She had made Sofia's own outburst look embarrassing.That was what Sofia could not stand.She pushed through the front door and dropped her bag onto the sofa. Exhaustion showed on her face, but anger was more noticeable when Hiraya entered the living room.“Anong nangyari sa'yo?” Hiraya asked. “Bakit parang may nakaaway ka?”Sofia let out a sharp breath. “Nakita ko na kung nasaan si Ryn, Ma.”Hiraya's face changed at once. “Ano? Nasaan siya?”“Nasa Valtoré University.” Sofia leaned forward, her hand

I walked through the university gates that morning, taking a slow, steady breath as I made my way toward the registration building. There was a lightness in my chest that I hadn’t felt in a long time — a quiet sense of purpose, soft but unshakable. Everything felt calm around me, the morning air fresh and promising, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I truly felt like I was doing something entirely on my own. No one needed to escort me, no one needed to step in and smooth the way. This was my step to take, and I wanted to handle it myself — every part of it.The moment I stepped inside, the University President was already there waiting, greeting me with a warm, respectful smile that put me instantly at ease.“Mrs. Ashford, welcome. We’ve arranged a private orientation with the Dean of your college today, and we’ll guide you through the confidentiality agreement and signing process personally so you won’t need to go through the regular queue.”I gave him a genuine, smal