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SYNOPSIS: Enemies with Benefits: The CEOs' Matchmakers Strike Emma Sinclair never expected her life to take a sudden turn when she found herself entangled with Chase Donovan—the cold, calculating CEO who made it clear that love had no place in his world. Isang gabing puno ng alak at pagkakamali ang nagdulot ng hindi inaasahang one-night stand sa pagitan nila. Pero hindi lang iyon ang sorpresa—dahil ang lalaking iniwan niya kinaumagahan ay siya ring CEO na mag-aalok sa kanya ng isang kasunduang kasal. Chase needed a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir of Donovan Enterprises. Emma, on the other hand, was drowning in her own problems. A marriage of convenience seemed like the perfect solution. Ngunit sa mundo ng pagpapanggap, saan matatapos ang linya sa pagitan ng kasunduan at totoong nararamdaman? With past lovers resurfacing, deep-seated family conflicts, and undeniable chemistry brewing between them, Emma and Chase find themselves in a dangerous game where the biggest rule is simple—No Falling in Love. Pero paano kung may isa sa kanila ang sumuway? Will this fake marriage turn into something real, or will it crumble under the weight of secrets and lies?

He’s deeply and madly inlove with her. She doesn't like him. When Hirah's father rejected Vicenzio's marriage proposal, Vicenzio was left with no choice but to take the risk. He kidnapped Hirah and took her to his secluded private island, believing that a change of scenery might sway her affections. But Hirah had never harbored any feelings for him. All she desired was escape, to flee the place she considered a living hell. So, she thought of a plan – a cunning trap designed to lure Vicenzio into a situation that would allow her to slip away. Yet, even Hirah couldn't have foreseen the twist of fate that she would also fall within the very trap she had set. Will destiny intervene, bringing these two together and offering them a glimmer of hope for love? Or is this merely the beginning of a chaos journey filled with life's trials and long-hidden secrets? Will their love prevail? Or will their once-promising romance be buried beneath the weight of their circumstances, lost forever like a pearl in the sand? YOU BELONG WITH ME, HIRAH(SPG)

Antonius Altamirano had everything a man could wish for; wealth, vast properties, and a name in the business industry. But then the problem was, he has a very complicated relationship with women. Hindi niya kayang umiwas sa tukso. He’s a good man, but he can easily be tempted. He had to marry Selene Arnaiz, one of the wealthiest and most famous actresses of her generation. It was a marriage for convenience, for Niu it was to save face from all his investors, and for Selene, it was for her fame and career. But Niu had a secret, he has been in a long-time relationship with Dr. Leann Zubiri, the best surgeon in the country. Niu claimed to be in love with her. Leann was contented to being his mistress for she was really in love with him. She can take it, being not the legal wife, as long as Niu would spare time for her. Niu doesn’t want to add more complication to his relationship with Selene and Leann, but Kate Cadelina entered the picture and shook his world. Niu didn’t expect that he’ll be attracted head over heels with the sassy secretary of her sister-in-law. She’s like a breath of fresh air that gave relief from all the stress in his life. Niu was never been this confused his whole life. Being married to a woman he didn’t love and having a mistress was a huge trouble already. How can he handle this now that he wanted Kate to be part of his life? Who will he choose? The woman he married? Or the woman he claimed that he was in love with? Or Kate, his beautiful ray of sunshine that gives light to his chaotic world?

Camelia Rose Rodriguez is a licensed architect yet her parents didn't see it as a huge achievement, only if she will marry her rich boyfriend. But when her boyfriend cheated her with her best friend, she wanted to break him up but her mother was desperate and don't want them to split up because of his wealth and power. Camelia was so tired to argue and deal petty things, so she went up to the club and tried to forget things but turns out she found herself sleeping with a stranger. Hindi niya maipagkailang na sa mga sandali ng gabing 'yon ay isa sa pinaka payapa at masayang nangyari sa buhay niya. With a chaos life she already has and a peaceful feeling she experience that night with a stranger, Camelia think it's like a cotton on blades experience. And then...they met, again.

Estella Victoriana Macario is a wealthy and popular student at her university who is used to ignoring rumors about her. She is confident in her social status and believes that as long as she remains on top, nothing can shake her. However, when she meets the cold and heartless Magnus Rhoswen Kallin, everything changes. Suddenly, the love she once played with becomes something she is now pursuing. Despite Magnus' dislike of her reputation and the inevitable trouble that comes with being involved with her, Estella finds herself unable to resist her feelings for him. Can Magnus, a nice guy who initially doesn't like her, also fall for her in return? But how can she resist her desire when her heart keeps remembering this cold guy?

Ang maikasal ka sa taong mahal mo ay ang isa sa pinakamasyang pangyayari sa buhay ng isang tao. The Billionaire Rameses Grey is Ivana's first love. Matagal na niya ito gusto. Kaya naman nang ipambayad siya ng kanyang Uncle sa utang kay Rameses ay may parte sa kanya na natuwa. Lalo pa nang pakasalan siya ni Rameses. Pero sa ang inakala ni Ivana na pinakamasyang pangyayari sa buhay niya ay naglaho na lang ng parang bula. Rameses treated her like a trash. Kahit pa kasal silang dalawa ay may babae pa rin itong kinikita. She becomes miserable...

After spending a night with a mysterious man, Freya escaped from him, thinking that that would be the last time they met, but with a playful faith, they met again with a playful twist. "Good afternoon, Ms. 'Sandoval'." Isang mapaglarong ngiti ang ibinungad sa kanya ni Hunter. Si Hunter ang kayang nakasama ng isang gabi nuong nakaraang araw! Ang taong nakakuha ng kanyang pagkababae ay ang taong nasa kanyang harapaan ngayon at ang kayang magiging boss! "I'm sorry, Mr. Lazaro. Please start the interview.." pagpapaumanhin ng dalaga dito. "Okay." He clasped his  hand together in the table. "Do you have a boyfriend?" Seryosong tanong nito, muli nanamang na caught of guard ang dalaga dahil sa tanong nito. "W-wala... ex-fiancé lang..." A devilish yet sexy smirk plaster on Creed's face after hearing Freya's answer.  "You're hired. You can start tomorrow, 8 am sharp." He let a sly smile to Freya. "Congratulations, Ms. Sandoval. Please, be here before your time. I don't like late, but what I hate most  especially is people who are ditching their partners after a night together. " laglag ang panga ni Freya "Akala mo nakalimutan ko 'no?" Nakataas ang isang kilay at may mapag larong ngiti sa labi na tanong ng binata sa nagulat na dalaga. ——— "Creed! Creed, come here!" "Creed, this my daughter, Freya. Freya, baby, this is Creed, anak ni Tito Conan mo." Laglag ang panga ni Freya.  Habang parang wala naman kay Creed ang nangyayari. Ang taong naka one night stand n'ya nuong nakaraang araw ay hindi n'ya lang pala magiging bagong boss, kundi stepbrother din nya. What will she do?

Three years of marriage is such a short period of time for love, as people say. But for Seah Alxandra Garcia, three years of marriage with Mikhail De Luca was a curse. Matapos maka-graduate ni Seah sa kursong architecture ay agad siyang ikinasal kay Mikhail, isa namang italianong engineer. Malaking pagkabigo para kay Seah ang magpakasal agad, ngunit wala rin siyang nagawa dahil para ito sa ikabubuti ng kaniyang pamilya. Tatlo lang ang hinihiling ni Mikhail sa kaniyang bagong asawa para sa loob ng tatlong taon. Iyon ay ang manirahan sa Italya, matulungan siyang mapalago ang negosyo, at pagsilbihan ito — tatlong hiling sa loob ng tatlong taon para lang sa malaking pangangailangan ng pamilya ni Seah. Wala na kay Mikhail kung maisipan siyang iwan ni Seah matapos ang tatlong taong pagsasama nila, ngunit sa kabila ng lahat ay sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana. Paano na lang kung nasanay na si Mikhail na mamuhay kasama ang asawa niya? Pero paano na lang kung gusto na niyang makapiling si Seah sa bawat araw na gigising siya? It was all clear to Mikhail they should have boundaries as a business marriage contract couple, but some things just ends up with what we don't expect. Seah didn't ask for a run, but who would've thought that her life will be in a double chase? Meeting the Ezekiel Ricci and Megan Ricci was like a lucky moment for Seah, pero ang hindi niya alam ay may trahedya pang naghihintay sa kaniya. She thought that finally, she will be stable and content with Mikhail, not until Ezekiel becomes the reason for their endless fights. Nang makilala ni Seah ang magkapatid na sina Ezekiel at Megan, para bang nabahiran ng gulo ang relasyon nila ni Mikhail. That with every bit of step she makes, their relationship fades.

My eyes spontaneously moved to wander at the woman who looked so different compared to the other women. She's not that tall like the other young ones, I can see her good physique, slim, voluptuous and matured body like the models I see from magazines and televisions. The woman has a white and silky skin, long and black spiral curls hair that almost extended past to her waist. Nangingibabaw siya kumpara sa iba, nangingibabaw ang kulay ng balat niya, lalong lalo na ang kaniyang itsura kahit pa mayroong takip na face veil ang kalahati ng kaniyang mukha. I turned to a gay and motioned for him to come over to me. "Yes, Mr. Elizondo? How can I help you?" I pointed the woman before. "I want her." Tiningnan niya ang itinuro ko, nakita ko ang pangamba sa kaniyang mukha. "S-Si... Ana, sir...?" "Ana..." I mumbled. Such an angelic name but that body is wanting me to make a goddamn sin. "Yes, I want her. Maibibigay mo ba?" "I'm so sorry, sir. But you need to wait until the auction starts. And it is strictly forbidden to bring our women with—" "Who's her owner?" "Her Auntie, sir. Hawak siya ng Auntie niya at mukhang pinahihinog pa." "I'll talk to her," I uttered and searched for the woman again. She's looking at the crowd with her innocent eyes, with the sudden burst of her tears, the woman possessed with seducing regard. "I want her," pag uulit ko, mas mariin. "Ana..."

Nagulat na lamang si Ysabel nang may mga armadong lalaki ang pumunta sa kanilang bahay at pilit siyang kinuha kahit na may malubhang sakit ito. Mas lalong nadurog ang kanyang puso nang malamang may pagkakautang at atraso ang kanyang ama kay Harrem Lavigne, na isang muti-billionaire at kinakatakutang CEO "Alam mo ba kung bakit ka andito saakin?" "Your father sold you to me. So you are going to give me your body and your soul. Sayang lang at hindi pa kita mapapakinabangan sa ngayon. You will be my bed warmer. I'll wait until you fully bloom." Iyon ang mga katagang tumatak sa kanya nang makapasok siya sa buhay ni Harrem. Naging pansamantalang libangan siya nito tuwing nakakaramdam siya ng tawag ng laman. Akala niya ay doon magtatapos ang kanyang paghihirap Ngunit ano ang gagawin ni Ysabel nang malaman niyang si Harrem at ang fiancee nitong si Cassandra ang dahilan kung bakit nasawi ang kanyang pamilya? “You'll pay for what you made me into. And I will make sure that you'll end up kneeling into your knees begging for my forgiveness. Dahil patay na ang dating Ysabel na kilala niyo." Brace yourself, Harrem Lavigne because Ysabel Larraine Cielo will make you taste your own medicine. Sa gitna ng kanilang paghihiganti sa isat isa ay matutuklasan nila ang isang sekretong magkokonekta ulit sa kanilang dalawa. This time, is there any second chance para sa kanilang pagmamahalan? "Ysabel, you're an angel sent from hell to save a demon like me. I'm fucking whipped on you, baby." Mainit na bulong ni Harrem sa tenga ng namumulang si Ysabel.