Sunmaru
Aldrin Severino, 30, is a ruthless, arrogant, dominant man with mafia connections through his brother. He is feared by many and accustomed to getting whatever he wants. But everything changes when he attends an underground auction and sees Cassiopeia Garcia.
Cassiopeia, 18 was kidnapped by a syndicate and forced into the auction. Though she appears innocent, she is clever, brave, and manipulative. She refuses to lower her eyes when Aldrin looks at her, and her courage captures his attention.
Aldrin buys her for one billion pesos.
To Cassiopeia, Aldrin is another powerful man she must survive. She pretends to be frightened and gains his trust, secretly planning her escape. Aldrin becomes fascinated by her, unaware that every sweet word and obedient gesture is part of her plan.
Then Aldrin leaves for an important meeting, giving Cassiopeia the opportunity she has been waiting for.
She escapes.
Aldrin feels something he cannot control. He searches for Cassiopeia, refusing to stop until he finds her. His search turns into a chase, with Cassiopeia doing everything she can to remain free.
When Aldrin finally catches her, however, he sees tears streaming down her face. For the first time, he understands the fear he has caused and realizes that losing her terrifies him more than anything else.
Instead of forcing her to stay, Aldrin must now face the challenge of his life: earning the trust of the woman he once treated as something he could own.
As their relationship develops, Aldrin learns that obsession alone cannot keep Cassiopeia beside him. Cassiopeia must decide whether she can forgive the man she once feared.
After struggles, they eventually choose each other freely, leaving their past behind. Their story ends with marriage, a peaceful life and happiness, and beloved twin daughters who become the center of their world.
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