Substituent Bride

She was supposed to be the bride — until her best friend stole her fiancé and her own family handed her over like a bargaining chip. But fate has a wicked sense of humor. On the day of her greatest humiliation, a stranger in a black suit offers her a hand — and a contract. “Marry me. I’ll make you untouchable. And I’ll help you destroy them all.” He’s the illegitimate heir — the one they never acknowledged. Cold. Calculated. Dangerous. Now, she’s his wife in name only. Together, they’ll bring down the ones who betrayed them. But in the game of vengeance, hearts are not supposed to be collateral. What happens when revenge turns into obsession… and a fake marriage starts to feel dangerously real? Betrayal runs deep. Payback is personal. And love? That was never part of the deal… until it was.

The space between them disappeared. She arched into him, tilting her head as his lips traced a slow path down her jaw, then lower. Goodness, she wanted more. *** Valentina De Luca was never meant to be a Caruso bride. That was her sister's role—until Alecia ran off with her fiancé, leaving behind a family drowning in debt and a deal that couldn’t be undone. Now, Valentina is the one offered up as collateral, forced into marriage with Naples’ most dangerous man. Luca Caruso has no use for a woman who wasn’t part of the original bargain. To him, Valentina is nothing more than a replacement, a means to reclaim what was promised to him. But she isn’t as fragile as she seems. And the more their lives tangle, the harder she is to ignore. Everything begins to go well for her, well, until her sister returns. And with her, the kind of trouble that could ruin them all.

One reckless night. One forbidden man. And an action that destroys everything. When Aria Hayes takes a chance on a dazzling stranger, she never expects the one-night stand to follow her into her new job. The man who lit her body on fire? He’s not just anyone—he’s Liam Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO who just became her boss. Liam demands silence. He has a fiancée, a reputation, and an empire to protect. But when Aria discovers she’s pregnant—with his triplets—her world shatters. She runs. She hides. She swears she’ll raise her children alone. Until fate forces her back into his orbit. A sick child. A desperate plea. And a man who refuses to feel… yet can’t stay away. But as lies unravel, secrets explode, and betrayals cut deep, the rules change: Will Liam defy his powerful family to claim the woman he once rejected? Can Aria forgive the man who broke her heart when he’s the only one who can save their child? And when passion collides with power, will love be enough—or will it all come crashing down?

Scarlett Carter had it all, wealth, status, and a husband she thought she could trust. But in a single moment, everything crumbled. Her husband betrayed her. Her best friend stole her life. Her stepbrother took everything she built. And now, pregnant and penniless, she’s nothing more than a scandalous headline. Just when she thinks she’s lost it all, Adrian Carter appears. The black sheep of the Carter dynasty. The vengeful older brother Daniel erased and despised. A man with power, money, and a vendetta just as deep as hers. Adrian offers her a deal, help him destroy those who made him an outsider, and in return she’ll get protection for her baby and revenge against those who hurt her . But revenge comes at a cost. As Scarlett steps into Adrian’s world, she’s no longer the woman they left behind, she becomes something far more dangerous, stopping at nothing to get her own pound of flesh. And when passion ignites between them, the lines between vengeance and desire blur. She was once the billionaire’s placeholder bride. Now? She’ll be the one to burn his empire to the ground.

“Ameliá is back,” wika ni Dominic Juarez, kuminang ang guilt sa mga mata nito. Kinibot ni Hazel Xaviera ang dulo ng labi. “And so?” “Let's postpone our wedding.” “What the—” “May malubha siyang karamdaman,” mabilis nitong wika sabay abot ng brown envelope sa kanya. “Mas mabuti siguro na mag-aral ka muna sa abroad.” “Ah, gusto mo akong umalis para may oras kayong maglampungan, tama? Ok, fine!” Marahas niyang hinablot iyon at pinunit hanggang sa magkapira-piraso. “Tsaka hindi na kailangan i-postone ang kasal, let's just cancel it immediately.” Pinagkait kay Hazel Xaviera Trevisan ang lahat simula noong pinanganak siya. Ipinagpalit siya ng kanyang yaya sa anak nito sa tunay niyang pamilya, binenta siya sa misteryosong pamilya, malamig ang turing ng kanyang tunay na mga magulang noong bumalik siya at pinagtaksilan siya ng kanyang fiancée. Ang masakit pa’y paborito ng lahat ang fake daughter na si Amelia. Muli niyang isinulat ang kanyang kapalaran at pinasyang maghiganti. Ngunit sa kanyang paglalakbay ay dinala siya sa mundo ng krimen at natuklasan ang madilim niyang nakaraan. Natuklasan din niya na may lihim na pagtingin sa kanya ang kanyang kinakapatid at ang biglaang paghahabol sa kanya ng dating nobyo. Napagtagumpayan niya kayang maghiganti o magpapadala na lamang sa kanyang emosyon?

Lucky isn't ready to be married nor is she interested in the arranged marriage with Mafia Don, Nico Santangelo. But he has a contract out on her father for the marriage or he will have Lucky's father killed. He is a man who always gets what he wants and nothing will stand in his way. He is richer than any man and more powerful than any other Don has ever been. He rules the underworld of the New York Crime Scene and this alliance between his family and Lucky's mafia family would mean he becomes the King of New York. He doesn't care for a wife especially not Lucky but he needs her and it eats him alive that this is the only way he can be King of New York and he will do whatever it takes in his power to make that happen. Lucky is strong willed, she is fierce and not a docile dove he can easily manipulate but Nico Santangelo is not scared of a challenge, he will have her eating out of his hand and tamed if it is the last thing he does. Besides, when he is the King of New York and her father dies eventually, he will no longer need this woman. He isn't prepared, however, that he could fall in love with her.

She was not born for the destiny that awaits her, but life does not always take us to the destiny we deserve. This was the case of Sarah, who was raised as a princess and fell into the clutches of the mafia after her father fell into disgrace. He was the son of the most powerful man in the United States and was born to be another mafia leader in the group his father controlled. But David doesn't believe in destiny and will do anything to plan his path. What could happen when their paths cross? Might they be able to face Simon and win?

Blurb. He was supposed to marry the eldest daughter of the Moretti but he fell for the younger daughter. Maximiliano Bianchi(ML).The heir to the most feared and dangerous mafia empire in New York agrees to an arranged marriage. His betrothed is everything the underworld wants.Sophisticated, beautiful. But on the day of their engagement,Max meets Aaliyah Moretti.Soft-spoken,hazel eyes and innocent but beneath all that,is a ruthless and defiant girl. Amidst everything,Max can't seem to stay away from her. As their forbidden connection goes on. Iris has some skeletons and when the truth is out,might love be enough to save them. Hearts will be broken, loyalty will be tested,ties cut off but only one sister will be able to wear the crown. Characterization. Aaliyah (FM)is a smart,strong-willed young lady who doesn't scare easily.She has hazel eyes,curvy and blonde shoulder length hair. She has her own scars and struggles.She challenges the mafia king any chance she gets. Aaliyah grew up not getting involved in their Mafia affairs. Aaliyah struggles between taking revenge and accepting her feelings for the man she hates. Maximiliano Branchi (Max)is a cold hearted, ruthless and dangerous mafia heir who is feared not only in the underworld but across New York.Physically,he is tall with broad shoulders and bone chicks as sharp as a blade.He has piecing blue eyes that is cold and calculating. He was betrothed to Iris but got eyes for her younger sister Aaliyah. Iris Moretti is a beautiful, sophisticated and well mannered young lady with long dark hair and the shape of a model. She was betrothed to the heir of the Bianchi mafia.She loved Max but loves power and money. She pretends when everyone is watching.

For Maxine, "normal" is a costume she wears every day. She's an imposter, a forbidden creature hiding in plain sight. But her act is tested when four new students arrive, seeing through her mask as if it were glass. They are like her, but different. Dangerous. And they might be the only ones who can save her from a fate she doesn't yet understand. To survive, she must trust them, but trusting them could mean losing herself—especially to the one whose gaze makes her forget she's supposed to be human.

Sa mundo ng mga mayayaman at makapangyarihan, ang kasal ay hindi palaging tungkol sa pag-ibig. Minsan, isa lang itong kasunduan. Solen Mira Callisto, isang occupational nurse sa Monteverde Lines Inc., ay biglang nabaon sa utang matapos pumanaw ang kanyang ama. Dalawang milyong piso—isang halagang hindi niya kayang bayaran sa loob ng tatlong linggo. Sa gitna ng kanyang desperasyon, dumating ang isang hindi inaasahang alok mula kay Leonidas “Leon” Monteverde, ang matikas pero mailap na COO ng Monteverde Lines. Bilang susunod na tagapagmana ng kanilang shipping empire, may isang kondisyon bago niya makuha ang kumpanyang matagal nang itinakda para sa kanya. Kailangan niyang magpakasal. Isang kasunduan ang nabuo. Isang taon ng pagpapanggap bilang mag-asawa. Walang damdamin, walang komplikasyon. Para kay Leon, ito ay isang kasunduan lang. Para kay Solen, ito ang kanyang tanging paraan para mabawi ang lahat ng nawala sa kanya. Dapat ay simple lang, pero bakit parang hindi lang basta umaarte si Leon? He’s too convincing and too protective. Sa tuwing tatawagin siyang "asawa ko" sa harap ng iba, hindi niya alam kung dapat ba siyang mataranta o kiligin. Unti-unti, nagiging malabo ang linya sa pagitan ng kasunduan at katotohanan. Sa mundo ng kapangyarihan at intriga, paano kung ang isang relasyong nagsimula sa papel… ay mauwi sa isang bagay na totoo?