At All Cost Meaning Novels & Stories

Raisha Valentine, a breathtakingly beautiful half-British, half-German woman raised in the Philippines, has endured more than most could imagine. Orphaned and adopted by a loving Filipina, she grew up battling the scars of abuse and the crushing weight of poverty. Desperate to survive, she turned to the only path she thought was left—selling her body. One fateful evening, Raisha's world shifts when a mysterious stranger offers her an unthinkable proposition: one night in exchange for 2 million pesos. It's a choice that could change her life forever, but at what cost? The moral dilemma she faced was overwhelming, threatening to consume her. Dive into Raisha's story of pain, resilience, and a dangerous deal that could redefine her future. Will this one night lead to her redemption or pull her deeper into the shadows?

In a world ruled by power and betrayal, Atticus Escoban, the younger daughter of the influential Escoban family, has always lived away from the dangerous chaos of their criminal empire. For 21 years, she was sheltered, hidden, and protected. But her life changes forever when Alijax Costaloña, the cold and calculating heir of the Costaloña dynasty, violently confronts her father, leaving him gravely wounded. Atticus never expected to be caught in the crossfire of her family’s schemes. Worse, Alijax discovers her existence and shocks everyone by choosing her—over her older sister Anneth—to be his fiancée. The engagement is a sham, a dangerous ploy to secure alliances, but Alijax has plans no one can predict. Determined to protect her family at any cost, Atticus agrees to the engagement, kahit na lumalaban ang puso niya sa ideya. Behind her composed exterior, she plots her way out, refusing to let the Costaloñas dictate her future. But the closer she gets to Alijax, the harder it becomes to distinguish between the man who ruined her family and the one who seems capable of understanding her like no one else. “Do you think you can escape this, Atticus?” he said, his voice dangerously low as he cornered her in the dimly lit study. “You’re mine now. Whether you like it or not.” Her fists clenched, and she met his cold, unreadable gaze with defiance. “You can own the world, Alijax Costaloña, pero ako? Hindi mo ako makukuha.” In a game of power, deception, and forbidden emotions, Atticus must make the ultimate choice. Will she sacrifice her freedom to protect her family, or will she risk it all to claim the life she truly deserves? Love and survival collide in a story where nothing is what it seems, and every decision could be deadly.

Ivana Huo, a sole descendant of a big conglomerate that rises in the city of Beijing. Her family business cost billions of dollars and she lived a comfortable life since childhood. Her Filipina mother had a big influence on her life but at a young age, she suffered her first loss when her Mom died. Later on, her Dad suddenly died too and left her nothing at all. She was thrown away by her relatives who took over her family business. She only had one hope to take back what belongs to her, to marry the second-generation rich descendant of Elite Digital Marketing and Financial Investment Company, Brielle Santillian. She had encountered him during childhood but the young CEO, Brielle Santillian never got involved with any woman. Ivana plans to capture him and marry him to help her take her revenge on her relatives. She forced him to take her as his wife after sleeping with him and threatened him she'll expose their videos and photos that night. Brielle married her for some reason, his family urged him to find a wife but he dared not to mention his parents about their relationship. He helps her to accomplish all her plans but later on, his cold heart couldn't love his wife because he thinks she's nothing but a user. He forced her to sign a divorce agreement but she refused it at first. Accidentally she heard Brielle's conversation that he will never love her and couldn't forgive her. She silently walked away and left everything. She knew she's having his child but she was deeply hurt knowing how Brielle felt towards her. Would they still get a chance to fall in love after they met again or would she let go of him?

Seraphina Velez's world crumbles the night she discovers her fiancé’s betrayal. Heartbroken and humiliated, she escapes to a quiet bar, vowing to herself: “I will marry the first man I meet. No love, no expectations—just freedom.” Fate, it seems, has a wicked sense of humor. The first man she meets is calm, imposing, and dangerously charming—Alexander Cross, her ex-fiancé’s father. What begins as a scandalous, impulsive marriage of convenience slowly turns into something neither of them anticipated. But Seraphina harbors a secret: she is not just a wounded woman—she is the heiress of a hidden billion-dollar empire, a truth that even Alexander doesn’t know. As betrayal, power, and desire collide, Seraphina must navigate a world where trust is scarce, love is risky, and one misstep could cost everything. In the end, the man she never expected might just be the one she was always meant to have.

Sebastian was a coward, letting fear steal the woman he loved. "If mahal mo talaga ako. Pirmahan mo ang divorce paper na ito at mawala ka na sa paningin ko. Iwan mo na ako at huwag ka na ulit magpapakita sa akin!" sigaw ni Sebastian sa babae a walang buhay ang mga mata na nakatingin sa kaniya. Tinapon ng lalaki ang divorce paper sa ere at puno ng pagdisgusto nakatingin sa asawa. "Alam mo hindi ko kaya gawin iyon Sebastian." Gumuha ang mundo ni Sebastian noong may makita siya na babae sa loob ng kwarto. Nakahiga ito sa kama na natutulog lang at may hawak na maliit na bote. "Haven!" Now, given a second chance by a twist of fate— Nagising si Sebastian sa isang hospital. Madaming nakakabit na apparatus. Noong inalis niya ang oxygen narealize niya na nabuhay pa din siya. Gusto na niya mamatay. Sebastian travels back in time to right his wrongs. Sa labas ng hospital room nakita niya su Haven Bree Nicastro. Ang first love, childhood friend at pinakamamahal niya. Bumalik siya sa past kung saan buhay pa ang asawa niya at bata pa sila ni Haven. But the past is never as simple as it seems, and winning back Haven's heart might cost him everything. "Binago ko ang pinaka-key point sa pagkasira ng mga Nicastro at Volkov— siguro ito ang kapalit." Maliit ang chance na makalakad pa si Sebastian that's why nanganganib naman ngayon ang posisyon niya bilang tagapagmana at maging asawa ni Haven. Will he conquer all the things its supposed to be his and prove that Haven Is Bound to Be his? "Marry me, Haven."

Harris Lamnelle was known for being one of the hottest and richest bachelors in the town. He was praised by so many people for being able to continue their family’s legacy regardless of how huge it is in the business world, he is making their company more successful than his father's. He is undeniably handsome, which makes women chase him even if it will cost their lives. Malas lang nila at iisang babae lamang ang nais niyang humabol sa kaniya at hahabulin din niya ito kung kinakailangan. Audrey Lane Santos was known for being one of the poorest humans on earth. Ang motto niyang " Walang money, walang kain. " kaya as long as she live, she will work hard kahit walang tulog basta may pera siyang gagamitin ayos na. Pwera, pagbebenta ng katawan. Kahit mahirap siya ay may dignida8d itong hinahawakan dahil na rin nakapag-tapos ito ng pag-aaral with 4-year degree course at dahil lumaki ito sa piling ng mga madre sa isang orphanage. There are so many secrets in their lives that are unrevealed.

Seven years ago, one night inside a hotel suite changed everything. Luna Herrera-an honor student struggling to survive college-never imagined that a single assignment at the Blackwell Grand Hotel would cost her everything. In one heartbreaking night, her innocence was stolen by a man too powerful to remember... and too untouchable to confront. Damon Blackwell-billionaire heir to the Blackwell Empire-is feared, admired, and dangerously controlled. But behind his cold success lies a night he cannot recall, and dreams that whisper of a woman he may have broken without knowing. Now a licensed psychologist and a single mother, Luna lives quietly with her six-year-old son, Callyx-his gray eyes the only link to a past she tried so hard to bury. Damon, on the other hand, is unraveling. Public breakdowns. Family pressure. And an ultimatum that forces him to seek therapy... under a false name. When fate brings them face to face-patient and doctor, unknowingly connected by a secret neither of them is ready to confront-can the truth stay buried? Or will six weeks after midnight come back to rewrite everything?

Isla Carter is a fearless journalist known for exposing truths powerful men would rather keep buried. Sebastian Romano is one of those men—an untouchable mafia boss whose influence hides behind wealth, silence, and control. When Isla’s investigation pulls her dangerously close to Sebastian’s world, their connection becomes unavoidable. What begins as watchful distance turns into charged conversations, careful restraint, and a growing tension neither of them planned. Isla knows better than to trust a man like him—especially when the truth about him is exactly what could destroy him. When she finally publishes the story that exposes Sebastian, it should have ended everything. Instead, it changes them. As danger closes in and lines blur between duty and desire, Sebastian is forced to choose between power and honesty, while Isla must face the cost of loving a man she once meant to bring down. Set against a world of secrets, control, and quiet confessions, Byline of My Heart is a slow-burn romance about choosing truth—even when it risks the heart—and discovering that the most dangerous love is the one that refuses to cage you.

*** I was complete but useless, when I met him. He was my saviour that time. He enlightened me and gave meaning to my useless life. He became my happiness but at the same time my sadness, that turns out to be my nightmare. I thought that he will be my first and last, but I'm wrong 'coz it's just lust. I gave everything to him, my life, my body and also my heart but he broke it. I was so dumb and became useless again but the worst part is he made me feel so loved but left me afterwards. Nung unang kita niya sa akin para akong isang bimpo na madumi na kanyang ni linisan at inalagaan... But after that, things turns upside down... Nagising na lamang ako ng mag isa at doon ko lang din na realized na panandalian lamang ang lahat. Sana pala hindi na niya ako pinulot pa kung mas malala pala ang huling babagsakan ko. Ang O.A ba ng explanation ko? O.A na kung O.A. But, you can't blame me. Nasaktan ako, nag dusa at nag tiis sa sakit ng iniwan niya ko. Wala siyang tinira pati ata ang kaluluwa ko dala niya. He left me hanging while falling apart. Lahat ng saya noong na kasama ko siya ay na palitan ng isang milyon na sakit nung iwan niya ako. Para akong lobo na bigla na lang binitawan pag katapos pag sawaan. Yes. That's me, the EX- Wife of that monster Zeke Ethan Harmes. I want to know the reasons why he throw me? Why he left me dumbfounded? I need an explanation. I need his acceptable reason. I need him and I love him. Pero mas gusto alamin kung minahal niya ba ako o ginamit niya lang ako para sa yaman?

"Do you want me to stop?" tanong ni Nicholas sa akin gamit ang pang-aakit na boses. Naglalakbay ang kaniyang mga kamay patungo sa aking perlas na sinilangan. Napaarko ang katawan ko sa kiliti at sensasyon na binibigay sa akin ng kaniyang kamay. "Tell me, Rosetta. Do you want me to stop?" "No..." "No what, Rosetta? No what?!" "No, Daddy. Please Daddy, Wreck me. Pleasure me...." **** After losing everything—her father, her fortune, and her future—Rosetta Morgan is desperate. The bills are stacking up, and the world she's known has turned cold. Then comes an offer she can’t refuse: one man, one deal, one way out. Nicholas Rivas is a billionaire with a body built for sin and a heart frozen by the past. He doesn’t do love. He does control. But Rosetta is unlike anyone he's ever met—fierce, vulnerable, and too tempting to ignore. Their arrangement is simple: no strings, no emotions. Just pleasure, power, and enough sparks to burn down every rule he’s ever made. But when passion turns possessive and feelings get in the way, the lines start to blur—and the cost of falling might be more than either of them bargained for.