Paid for the Billionaire's Child
Certified gold-digger—’yan si Cailin Relova. Bilang isang rising fashion designer, she knows how to weave threads and hearts alike. Para sa kanya, laro lang ang pag-ibig, at siya ang laging panalo.
Pero isang gabi sa The Bar of the Elite, ang dating laro ay nauwi sa isang mainit na pagkakamali. Isang estrangherong naka-maskara, isang gabing puno ng pagnanasa, at isang mamahaling ebidensya na hinding-hindi niya malilimutan. Sa tulong ng isang mapanganib na koneksyon, mabilis na natukoy ni Cailin ang lalaking nasa likod ng maskara—isang pangalang sapat na para yanigin ang buong bansa.
Ngayong gumuho na ang kanyang mundo, wala siyang balak magpaapi. Hinarap niya ang makapangyarihang bilyonaryo, hindi para humingi ng pag-ibig, kundi para puwersahin ito sa isang malamig na kasunduan: milyon-milyong sustento kapalit ng kanyang pananahimik.
Walang pagpapanggap, walang pagsasama, at walang pamilya. Isang purong transaksyon lang na binabayaran ng bilyon-bilyon. Pero sa likod ng marangyang buhay at bawat perang natatanggap niya, unti-unting lumalabas ang mga lihim na mas madilim pa sa gabing iyon.
Paninindigan ba niya ang bunga ng kanilang pagkakamali, o muli siyang gagamit ng ibang lalaki para isalba ang kanyang sarili?
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Chapter: Chapter 6: A Hostile TakeoverCailin's POV If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the fashion industry, it’s that people treat you based on your packaging. Right now, my look was screaming "struggling artist," and honestly? Hindi pwede ’yun. If I wanted Ellezar and the vultures surrounding him to take me seriously, I had to make my presence scream importance. The move to BGC was swift. Iniwan ko na ang karamihan sa mga luma kong gamit—they didn’t fit my new life. I only kept my sewing machine and my most precious fabric bolts. Everything else? I replaced them using the "Ice King’s" money. Consider it an initial investment. I was standing in the middle of my new living room, staring out of the floor-to-ceiling windows. The unit was still bare, but the air already smelled like Diptyque candles and success. "Cailin, are you sure about this?" untag ni Emarie habang dala ang box ng favorite takeout ko. "Ang mahal ng rent dito, girl. Isang buwang sweldo ko na yata ang isang square meter dito." "Emarie, don't be
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-05-12
Chapter: Chapter 5: A Strategic ConceptionCailin's POVThe black sedan drifted through the heavy traffic of Makati, but inside, the world felt silent and expensive. I leaned my head against the cool leather seat, closing my eyes for a second. The smell of the car that is a mix of high-end air freshener and new upholstery, was a far cry from the scent of fabric glue and burnt coffee that usually clung to me.I opened my bag and stared at the contract. One hundred thousand pesos. Every. Single. Month. To some, it was a fortune. To Ellezar Mirano, it was probably just a rounding error on one of his construction projects. But to me? It was the seed money for my freedom."I’m not just carrying a baby," I whispered to my reflection in the window. "I’m carrying a masterpiece of financial security." Ang laki talaga ng magiging pakinabang ng anak ko. In fairness, investment agad bago pa man mailabas.Love? Passion? Tigilan ako sa mga clichés. Ang kailangan ko ay financial stability. I didn't want Ellezar’s heart; I wanted his bank acc
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Chapter: Chapter 4: Stitched in ScandalCailin's POVI stepped into the Mirano Headquarters wearing a structured power suit in midnight navy double-crepe—the kind of fabric that doesn't just hold its shape, it demands respect. My hair was pulled back into a sleek low bun, while my makeup looked effortlessly expensive. Malinis ang pagkaka-blend ng base ko, paired with a thin, sharp eyeliner that gave me a fierce, lethal gaze. My skin glowed like I’d never seen a deadline in my life.In short, I looked like a woman who could buy the whole building, even if my bank account was currently crying for mercy. "I’m here to see Mr. Ellezar Mirano. Tell him I have his pen," sabi ko sa receptionist, my voice steady. Ginamit ko na agad ang maternity leave ko in advance so I could proceed with my plan. Bahala na ang HR kung anong idadahilan ko, basta kailangan kong ma-secure ang "financer" ko bago pa lumaki ang tiyan ko at lumiit ang pasensya ko.Nanlaki ang mata ng babae. Siguro ay hindi siya makapaniwala na may isang 'estranghera' na
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Chapter: Chapter 3: The Luxury of ConsequencesCailin's POV Nagising ako na masakit ang ulo. Ang tanga lang. Imbes na nagsaya ako buong magdamag, heto ako at nakahandusay sa kama dahil tila isang buong hukbo ng bourgeois ang nanirahan sa loob ng bungo ko. Ang galing, hindi ba? Daig ko pa si Mr. Krabs sa kasakiman, pero sa pagkakataong ito, ang puhunan ko ay hindi barya kundi ang sarili kong katawan. The room was cold, quiet, and smelled of expensive cedarwood and lingering lust. Inabot ko ang lamp sa tabi ng kama, and there it was—the Black Card. Beside it, a sleek, heavy ballpen with an intricate engraving: MIRANO. "Mirano," I whispered, testing the weight of the name on my tongue. It tasted like old money and untapped power. Aanhin ko naman ang ballpen na ito? Sure naman ako na hindi na magkukrus ang landas namin after that one steamy night. Ganoon ang takbo ng mundo para sa mga nakaaangat—we were just two threads that crossed in a complicated weave, only to be pulled apart by the morning light. Nevertheless, inilagay
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Chapter: Chapter 2: The Unraveled SeamCailin's POVI was wondering where we could actually do it. Hindi siya nagsalita; basta niya na lang ako hinila patungo sa isang pribadong suite sa ibaba ng venue. It was an underground sanctuary for the upper class who were in heat. Dito nagtitipon ang mga taong akala mo ay hindi makabasag-pinggan sa mga social gatherings, mga de-kalidad ang tela ng suot at tila mga santo, pero nagiging halimaw sa kama kapag wala na sa paningin ng publiko. "Come." Humiga siya sa malaking kutson. I stood there for a second, hands on my hips, arching my back to emphasize my silhouette. Ang kapal din ng mukha ng lalaking ito, ah? Hindi pa nga ako kinakande ay gusto na niyang akong labasan? Sabi niya 'Come' eh. Pambihira! Is he that excited or is he just used to getting what he wants instantly? Oh well, pinuntahan ko siya sa nais niyang pwesto. Inumpisahan niya akong halikan nang walang awa. 'Yung tipong gusto niyang ubusin ang oxygen sa baga ko. Parang biglang nawalan ng bisa ang aircon dahil sa init
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Chapter: Chapter 1: The Taste of GoldCailin's POV "Why am I not invited?" Nanginginig ang mga daliri ko sa galit habang binabasa ang invitation sa screen ng phone ko. The event is a Masquerade Gala at 'The Bar of the Elite'. Alam ko sa sarili ko na isa akong social climber at gold-digger na nilalang—and I own that title with pride—but this? UNACCEPTABLE! This is my turf, my playground, at hindi pwedeng wala ang pangalan ko sa listahan. Tumingin ako sa orasan ng Atelier at eksaktong uwian na. Buti na lang! Pinatunog ko talaga ang suot kong heels sa malinis na sahig ng opisina at padabog na lumabas ng building. Bawat hakbang ko ay tila ba nagdedeklara ng giyera sa kung sino mang nakalimot na padalhan ako ng card. Inilabas ko ang aking cellphone to speed dial the only person who can fix this mess in a heartbeat. Natigil ako sa labas ng lobby habang mainit ang ulo na naghihintay na sagutin niya ang tawag. "Come on, Emarie Lorque! Hindi ito ang oras para maging snobber, napaka mo!" singhal ko kahit hindi pa nakaka
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