Administrative Office Management

A 20-year old guy, Lucas Monreal, has to cope with the hardship and trials in life after being abused, failed, and accused of a crime he did not commit when he was 18. He had a dark experience with women, which caused him to develop gynophobia (fear of women). Wanting to help a needy family, he ventured to Manila and worked in different fast food restaurants as part time. Until he met a regular customer, Mike, who took him as an office staff member of his company. In Manila, Lucas met Nathaniel de Guzman, 25 years old, a man who, little did he know, was a policeman who volunteered to spy on him due to the allegations of his ex-girlfriend’s family. According to their accusation, Lucas raped the woman, causing her insanity. As the investigation progressed, the young policeman confirmed that Lucas was innocent. In fact, he is the victim. The guy had trauma whenever he attempted a sexual scenario. He suddenly gets scared and ends up fainting. His affection for him grew exponentially, and he soon fell in love with the young man, Lucas. Nathaniel has a muscular body and is handsome, so he can attract women at a glance... and even a guy like him couldn’t resist him. This triggered Lucas’ identity crisis, questioning himself why he felt it for him. To help each other, Nathaniel proposed a sex adventure, a process to find out what their sexual orientation really is. Sex adventure confirmed that they are of the third sex — or, as it is more commonly known, LGBTQ — among bisexuals. The adventure also clarified their feelings towards each other. So in the end, they will stand together to reveal what really happened and to bring justice to both victims. Sydney and Lucas.

“I’ll turn ruins into homes, no matter who stands in my way.” —Elara “In a world of power, she’s the only one who defies me.” —Veylen Elara Cruz is an idealistic architect determined to honor her late father’s legacy by building homes for the people. But her world collapses when Adrian Veylen, the world’s first trillionaire and ruthless tycoon, buys out all her projects overnight. Furious and heartbroken, Elara accepts a position in his company—not to serve him, but to secretly destroy him from the inside. Working under Adrian proves far more dangerous than she imagined. Sparks ignite between them as she navigates office politics, subtle sabotage, and his piercing attention. Adrian, captivated by her fire and brilliance, is unaware that her loyalty is a lie. Adding to the chaos is Cassandra Vail, Adrian’s childhood friend and long-time admirer, whose manipulations and jealousy create constant obstacles, forcing Elara and Adrian into moments of tension, desire, and bitter confrontation. Their hidden attraction soon leads to a night that changes everything—followed by betrayal, harsh words, and a storm that leaves Elara with amnesia… and carrying Adrian’s child. Taken in by Lucas, a childhood friend who secretly falls for her, Elara begins a new life unaware of the father of her son. Seven years later, fate brings them together again at Elara’s engagement party. Adrian slowly discovers the truth about their child, while Cassandra’s schemes continue to fuel doubt and rivalry. Memories resurface, secrets unravel, and the stakes rise as they confront past betrayals, jealousy, and manipulations. In the end, If love proves stronger than revenge and ambition. Is Adrian and Elara will reunite? Embracing their son and rebuilding their lives together from heartbreak to redemption is enough to fix what's broken?

Si Michael Luna ay isang bilyonaryong abogado, malakas ang dating at malamig ang titig—parang pader na imposibleng maabot ng sinuman. Sa kanyang mga kamay, ang batas ay isang larong kanya nang napagtagumpayan.Siya ang bilyonaryong tagapagmana ng Luna Hotelier, isang marangyang hotel chain na itinayo ng kanyang pamilya, at may-ari ng Luna Law Firm, ang pinakaprestihiyosong law office sa bansa. Ngunit sa kabila ng yaman at kapangyarihan, si Michael ay tila baga natutulog na bulkan, puno ng galit at pagkamuhi sa pagmamahal, isang damdaming sinira ng isang taong kanyang minahal at pinagkatiwalaan nang lubusan. Si Michael ay may nakaraan na puno ng sakit—si Isabella Lopez, ang kanyang dating fiancée, ay nagtaksil sa kanya kasama ang kanyang pinakamatalik na kaibigang si Brent. Ang pagtataksil ay natuklasan ni Michael dalawang araw bago ang kanilang kasal, nang makita niya ang kanyang fiancée sa kompromisong sitwasyon sa loob ng condo nito. Labis na nasaktan, si Michael ay kumuha ng video bilang ebidensya ng kanilang pagtataksil at plano niyang isiwalat ito sa mismong araw ng kasal. Mula noon, isinumpa niya ang pag-ibig at naging mailap sa mga babae. Ngunit ang pusong matagal nang sarado sa pagmamahal ay biglang nayanig nang makilala niya si Jasmine Estrada, isang matapang at makatarungang prosecutor sa Pasig Police Department. Sa kabila ng kasikatan bilang “diyosa” ng departamento, si Jasmine ay may paninindigan at puso para sa mga naaapi—isang bagay na labis na humanga kay Michael. Sa bawat pagharap nila sa korte, sa bawat tunggalian ng prinsipyo at batas, unti-unting nabuksan ang pinto ng kanyang pusong matagal nang nakakandado. Magiging handa kaya si Michael na buksan ang kanyang puso para kay Jasmine, o patuloy siyang magiging bilanggo ng nakaraan? At si Jasmine, kaya ba niyang lumaban hanggang dulo sa pagmamahal niya sa lalaking puno ng sakit at galit?

"Hanggang saan ang kaya mong ibigay, upang tulungan kita?" tanong ni Jeremiah, habang nakaupo sa kanyang CEO's chair. Isa isang hinubad ni Chantal ang kanyang kasuotan, saka lumapit sa harapan ng lalaki, "you can have.. me.." Kahinaan ni Jeremiah ang samyo ni Chantal. At sa paglapit ng babae, hindi niya kayang pigilan ang sarili. "Wag mo akong sisisihin, kung may mga araw na hindi ka makakalakad.. Hiningi mo ito, pagbibigyan kita. Anong position ba ang gusto mo?" Napalunok si Chantal. Hindi siya makapaniwalang tatanungin siya ng diretso ni Jeremiah ng ganoon kabulgar. "Ha.. ah-- ka- cowgirl--" "Silly.." bigla siyang hinila ni Jeremiah pakandong, "position dito sa kumpanya ko, para matulungan kita.. but if you insisted.." bigla itong tumayo, saka pinadapa si Chantal sa mesa, "Let's start.. with the office style.." Kapalit ng kanyang katawan, humingi siya ng tulong kay Jeremiah na mapabagsak ang dating boyfriend na si Jansen dahil sa pananakit nito sa kanya. Subalit hanggang saan tatagal si Chantal? Kakayanin kaya niya ang mga hihilingin ni Jeremiah.. Gayong sa kanyang paningin, ay isa itong s*x add*ct? Oh tuluyan na siyang mahuhulog dito? Si Jeremiah kaya? maaamin niya kaya na hindi lang ang katawan ni Chantal ang habol niya, kundi pati puso ng dalaga?

Napapalibutan ng tungkol sa politika si Marina Hidalgo, isang vice mayor ang kanyang ina at isa namang attorney sa public attorney’s office ang ama niya. Galing siya sa pamilyang matagal nang nagseserbisyo sa gobyerno, ngunit iba ang tumatakbo sa kanyang isipan at plano niya sa kanyang buhay. Siya lang ang sumalungkot sa generation ng pamilya nila nang kumuha siyang kursong journalism dahil gusto lang niya ng tahimik na buhay, hindi rin niya gaanong pinangangalandakan sa buong unibersidad niya na galing siya sa pamilya ng mga Hidalgo. Marami siyang iniiwasan at isa na roon ang pamilya Sanchez, ang namamayagpag ngayon sa municipality nila lalo na’t Sanchez ang nakaupo na mayor sa lugar nila at isang dahilan na kaaway na pamilya sa politika ng mga Hidalgo ang Sanchez. Pero kung anong iniiwasan niya iyon naman ang lumalapit sa kanya, nang makilala niya sa isang press conference si Filan Sanchez, ang pangalawang anak ng mga Sanchez, bilang journalism student siya ang naatasang mag-interviewed nito para sa kanilang school newspaper. It all started in the interview, press conference at ang mga tanong na kailangan niyang ibato sa batang Sanchez, akala niya roon lang matatapos ang lahat, but nag-uumpisa pa lamang ang lahat.

Dalawang taon na inakala ni Yumi Zamora na siya ang legal na Mrs. Monteverde. Dalawang taon niyang minahal, pinagtiisan, at ipinaglaban ang lalaking inakala niyang tunay niyang asawa. Pero isang araw, habang inaayos ni Yumi Zamora ang laman ng drawer ay aksidente niyang napunit ang kanilang marriage certificate. Pero nang magpunta siya sa Civil Registry Office para kumuha ng panibagong kopya ay doon niya natuklasan ang mapait na katotohanan— ang kasal nila ng asawang si Clyde ay peke at palabas lang ang lahat. Ang lalaking tinawag niyang asawa, si Clyde Monteverde, ay legal palang kasal sa ibang babae at mas masakit, sa dati nitong professor. Anim na taon siyang ginamit ng lalaki bilang panakip-butas sa lihim na relasyon ng dalawa. Siya ang inilagay sa harap ng tsismis, siya ang sinisi sa lahat, at pinalabas na baog para pilit ampunin ang batang hindi naman kanya. Subalit isang tawag mula sa isang abogado ang bumago sa buhay ni Yumi. Nalaman niyang siya pala ang illegitimate daughter at sole heiress ng isa sa pinakamayamang negosyante sa buong Pilipinas na si Don Rafael Zamora. At nang tanungin siya ng abogado tungkol sa kanyang marital status, sandali siyang nag-isip bago sinabing, “Attorney Reyes," malamig niyang sabi, "pipirmahan ko na ang inheritance agreement," aniya saka huminga nang malalim. "At para malinaw, unmarried po ako at wala po akong anak.” At para maisakatuparan ang paghihiganti, pumayag din siyang maging fiancé ni Adrian Villareal, ang lalaking kinatatakutan ng lahat—hindi lang sa kapangyarihan kundi sa angking kayamanan. Mula sa babaeng niloko at pinaglaruan, ay babangon si Yumi at maghihiganti. Sa larong sinimulan ng kasinungalingan, sisiguraduhin niyang siya mananalo...

Profession Series #1 Atty. Elara 'Ara' Lynette Miranda whose starting her career by establishing up her own law firm. Graduated with Civil Engineering degree and went on to law school to give her brother the freedom to write novels. She lives in province where she met her dearest friends and grow up with his step father. She had previously suffered self loathing and psychiatric disorders but she overcame them by envisioning a new beginning and becoming a better version of herself. She is a powerful Attorney who can turn any case on its head. After nearly three years of living in the dark, a light entered her life when a man named Attorney Devon 'Dev' Sirius Selvantes walked into her office and says that he was the new hired attorney for the law firm. Devon Selvantes title has been ripped off, he gave up his license to practice law and now works as an Accountant. Little did Elara know that little light that came to her just when she needed it the most would cause far more havoc than her parents did. Their happy relationship is shattered, full of uncertainty and is replaced by hatred, pain, and suffering. When their paths cross again, will serve as a resolution to their long-standing misunderstanding or the end for both of them. See you in the court room. Warning ⚠️ -This novel contains sensitive topics about criminal cases (not that detailed), family relationship and a inappropriate languages. Please be open minded. -Under Major Revision! The Verdict ©️PennFeather 2020