Arctic Cold War Chapter 18

After finding out that her boyfriend was actually married to another woman with a child, Gina has decided that she's done with men. She hasn't had a relationship that ended well sadly and she has just decided that all men are scum. After dumping a plate of spaghetti on Billionaire, Henry Thorn who she thought was cheating on his partner, she's fired. Gina goes out to look for new job, only to find out her boss was Henry, and he would only give her the job on one condition, she becomes his wife.

"I would take a bullet for you, but I never thought you will end up being the one holding the gun." *** Alice Deborah Quinto, an extrovert, strong-confident woman. A woman who will never lower her guard down to anyone. Halos perpekto na ang kanyang buhay. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, magbabago ang kanyang landas. Upang mapanatili ang negosyo ng kanilang pamilya, nagtakda ang kanyang mga magulang na ipakasal siya sa anak na tagapagmana ng isa sa pinakamaipluwensyang negosyante sa bansa. Dean Larry Valerco, a goody-two-shoes introvert man. Siya ay isang taong may matigas na puso. Mas gustong manatili sa bahay kaysa gumala at mag-party kung saan-saan. But as the heir of their family, he needs to remain his communicating and socializing with people. Palagi siyang nakabuntot sa kanyang mga magulang, kaya hindi na siya nag-abala na ipasok siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa isang political marriage. An extrovert vs an introvert. Isa nga bang delubyo ang pagtatagpo ng dalawa?

Banayad ang unang kagat sa labi ni Samantha kaya napasinghap siya, at hinalikan siya ni Dwyn sa leeg pababa. Mainit at maselan ang bawat dampi, at si Samantha ay kusang tumagilid ng ulo, tila tinatanggap ang halik. Lalong tumindi ang pagnanasa ni Dwyn. Bahagyang bumuka ang bibig ni Samantha, naghahanap ng hangin, pero nanatili pa rin ang inosenteng ekspresyon sa mukha. “Bakit kamukha mo ‘yong boss ko?” tanong niya, lasing na lasing. Binuhat siya ni Dwyn papunta sa kama at inihagis sa malambot na higaan, sabay dakma ulit sa katawan niya. “Alam mo ba kung sino ako?” tanong niya, galit at sabik ang boses. Umiling lang si Samantha na parang tuliro. Napamura si Dwyn at tumayo, pilit pinipigilan ang sarili. Ayaw niyang samantalahin ang sitwasyon. Lumabas siya ng kwarto, pumunta sa kusina at uminom ng malamig na tubig para pakalmahin ang sarili.

Every person who crossed to our life have a past that we want to be concealed and buried. There are things that happend that we don't want to talk about. And we are one of those people who wants to forget what that person did. And there are secrets we are hiding that we can't stop from the day it would be revealed. ************ Once upon a time, a girl named Ultear Acosta tried to pursue the man she loves but at the end of the day. She was tired and finally stumbled. Ultear was tired because Sting never tried to look at her and paid a bit of attention to her. Eventually, she fell out and got injured. Ultear was the only one who lost the battle, as she was the only one who is fighting for it either. But in her returns. Destiny once tested her again by the strength she had built up over the years. To fight the battle, she loss. Would she fight again for her happy ending, or would she just let the fear take her and run away again?

Two people who meet at an unexpected time. Both have hidden secrets, Both have different roles, Both have different identities. What will happen if both of them get married? There's any possibility of knowing the hidden secrets of each other? Know their different roles and skills, even identity? But the real question is, Is there any possibility that the word love will exist in their world?

Wala sa plano ni Isabella Santos na ma-assign bilang executive assistant ng CEO ng Hale & Co. Enterprises. Tahimik at simple ang buhay niya sa Finance Department—hanggang sa pansamantala siyang ilipat bilang assistant ni Sebastian Hale: cold, intimidating, at hindi mo basta-basta mabasa. For years, Sebastian kept his feelings hidden behind strict rules and cold stares. Boss siya. Period. Pero just when he finally opened up, someone from Isabella’s past returned—someone who once had her heart… and maybe still does. Now Isabella is torn. Will she take a chance on the man who finally let his guard down? Or will she fall again for the one who never really left her heart?

Jeffrey leaned against the door, his eyes locked on Ronald. “Why do you keep looking at me like that?” he asked, his voice low. “Like you’re holding something back.” Ronald’s stare didn’t waver, “Because I am.” Jeffrey stepped closer, heat building up between them. “Then stop.” Ronald’s fingers brushed his jaw, slow and intentional. “You have no idea what I’d do to you if I let go.” “I’m not afraid of you,” Jeffrey whispered. “I’m afraid you won’t.” The tension grew as Ronald’s lips were only a breath away from his. “Say it,” he said. Jeffrey didn’t blink. “I want you. I’ve always wanted you.” That was all it took. Ronald grabbed him by the waist and pulled him in with a wild kiss… ***** Ronald was to be engaged to seal a business alliance between both families, unknown to them that he was into men. The night before his engagement, he found a man that stole his heart. And this man happened to be his fiancée’s brother. Would Ronald overcome his desire, or would he choose love? Explore a tale of romance, suspense, treachery, and love. The fascinating novel ‘LOVE IS WAR’ will have you reading until the very last page.

Alexander Harris has always been cold and indifferent—a ruthless CEO who values power over love. Haunted by a dark past and unable to bear a woman’s touch, he vowed never to fall for anyone. Until he met Everette Carson. From the moment their paths crossed, Everette challenged everything he believed in. When his grandmother threatened to give 15% of the company’s shares to his estranged father unless he marries, Alexander saw an opportunity. Everette’s fire, defiance, and beauty made her the perfect pawn for a marriage of convenience. Silencing his grandmother and putting Everette in her place? It was supposed to be the perfect plan. But nothing about her was ever simple. The more time he spent with her, the harder it became to keep his walls up. Everette’s warmth began to melt the ice around his heart—awakening memories of a mysterious girl from his past—the only soul who had ever touched his own. When the truth of their first meeting comes to light, Alexander realizes their bond was never coincidence. It was fate. Just as love begins to take root, long-buried secrets resurface. Dangerous enemies rise. And betrayal strikes from within. When Everette finally walked away to protect them both, Alexander broke—his desperation unraveling as he threatened to end his life. “Evie… if you walk away today, you will never have the chance to see me again in this life.” But she didn’t stop walking. The gunshot echoed across the runway. And nothing was ever the same again. Now, with everything on the line, fate brings them back together one last time. Will love be enough to heal what was broken, or are they destined to fall apart… all over again?

Ace Villadolid- Isang kapita pitagang NBI agent sa panahon niya. Marami na siyang mga malalaking sindikato, drug lord at Mafia boss ang napasuko. Dahil sa angkin niyang galing sa ilang taong serbisyo sa pagiging agent, kinuha siya ng isang big time na negosyante na walang pamilya at ginawa siyang isang private/personal bodyguard nito. Sa pamamalagi niya as a PSG, napag-alaman niya na isa pa lang Mafia Lord ang negosyanteng iyon. Palihim niya itong iniimbistigahan, sa nagdaang panahon nalaman niya na mabuting tao pala ito. Dumating ang araw na nagkasakit ang negosyante at dahil wala nga itong pamilya kaya sa kaniya nito ipinamana ang lahat ng ari-arian niya, pati na rin ang pagiging Mafia Lord nito, ngunit bago pa man namatay ang negosyante, hiningi niya sa'yo na hanapin mo ang nag-iisa niyang anak na babae at ang taga pagmana ng lahat. Paano kung ipagkatiwala sayo ng matanda ang kaniyang katungkulan, tatanggapin mo ba ang obligasyong naka atang sayo? At paano kung nakilala mo na ang babaeng bibihag sa'yong napupukaw na damdamin, mamahalin mo pa kaya ito lalo na kapag nalaman mo ang tunay na lihim nang pagkatao nito..

One night. One mistake. One secret that changes everything. Broke, heartbroken, and struggling to survive, Chloe never imagined her life could get any messier—until a drugged drink at a bar lands her in the bed of a mysterious, sinfully attractive stranger. She swears she’ll never see him again… until two months later, she discovers she’s pregnant. Desperate for a job, Chloe saves an old man from an attack, not knowing he’s the grandfather of her new boss—the same man from that unforgettable night, Drake Jefferson. Cold, powerful, and determined to uncover the truth, Drake suspects the baby might be his and will stop at nothing to find out. When Mr. Jefferson’s dying wish forces Chloe into a one-year marriage contract with Drake, she vows to protect her heart. But as Drake’s tenderness chips away at her walls, Chloe finds herself falling for the man she promised to leave. Just when love feels within reach, a jealous rival strikes, putting Chloe and her unborn child in deadly danger. Now, Drake must decide how far he’ll go to protect the woman who was never supposed to be his… but might just be his forever.