Beneath A Marble Sky

Isabella, a young lady in her 20s is forced into an an arranged marriage with a Billionaire's son, Alexander in order to provide for herself and her family, and also to live a luxury life, but already entangled with her lover , Marco. As Isabella navigate her new life she must confront the secrets of her family's past, the forbidden love she left behind, and the darkness of her husband's family's business dealings.

The day my life shattered was the day my ex-husband handed me divorce papers as our anniversary gift. *’*’* Amy thought nothing could be worse than receiving divorce papers as an anniversary gift.. until she discovered her marriage was a lie. Forced to stay married by a shocking clause in her father’s will, Amy must navigate betrayal, secrets, and the fight for her inheritance. With her childhood best friend, Bruce, by her side, she’s determined to take back control of her life. But Liam, her soon-to-be ex, isn’t ready to let go.. of her or the empire at stake. In a battle of wills and hearts, Amy must decide what’s worth fighting for before she loses everything.

Three years ago, Amelia Stone vanished after her father’s sudden death. She is left heartbroken, pregnant, and convinced billionaire Xade Cross betrayed them both. Now, she’s back in London, living under a false name and identity, working as a maid in Xade’s mansion. Her plan is simple: uncover the truth about her father’s stolen invention, protect her secret son, and disappear again before anyone finds out who she is. But fate has other plans. When Xade’s car crashes outside his estate one stormy night, Amelia is forced to save the man she swore she'd never show sympathy for. Injured and intrigued, Xade demands she stay close, as his personal assistant during his recovery. Soon, their past bleeds into the present. Feelings bloom against their will and lines begin to blur. Secrets begin to sprout and everything becomes jumbled up and more confusing than Amelia expected. Amelia is convinced she holds no feelings towards him except hatred. But does love ever truly die?

“The Rossellinis are to the Mahonnas what the Montagues are to the Capulets, sworn enemies bound by years of feud that fuels hatred and bitter rivalry. In summary, the man standing beside me, the man who I just said my vows to, is my father’s archenemy.” *** When Marco Rossellini, a ruthless Mafia boss, feared and respected in the underground world kidnaps Vienna’s husband-to-be on her wedding day, and forces her to marry him as an act of revenge against her father, she is trapped under the painful existence of being married to a man as cold as ice. As they navigate through the stormy waters of hate and the treacherous landscape of mafia politics, Vienna is torn between loyalty to her father and the growing feelings for the man who married her as an act of revenge. But can she trust Marco, or will his vendetta against her family shatter her into a thousand broken pieces beyond repair? *** All his life, Marco has only wanted one thing - vengeance against the man who wronged his family. What better way to get back at Daniello Mahonnas than taking away his most prized treasure, right underneath his nose in one calculated move? Marriage to the beautiful Vienna was supposed to be an act of revenge, a genius move that will bring the Mahonnas down on their knees, pleading for his mercy. But with every banter, with every smile she sends his way, every heated kiss and stolen passion, she chips away at his icy exterior, leaving him bare, vulnerable and worst – in love. Will he be able to move past his vendetta and love her the way his heart wants or will those eyes staring back at him remind him more of his past than he ever wanted?

She witnessed a murder. Now she's living with one. Hiniwalayan ni Ethan si Crsytal Clair dahil kailangan nilang maghiwalay ng landas. Ngunit ibang landas pala ang tinatahak ni Ethan. Crystal saw everything in her eyes. She ran away and lead to witness a mafia’s execution. Now she’s not just a witness. She’s a captive. Taken by Kiann Delle Del Valle, the cold, calculating Don feared across the underworld. Para sa iba, banta si Crystal. Pero para kay Kiann… siya ang bagong obsession. Palaban. Matigas ang ulo. Walang takot. At dahil doon, mas lalo siyang naging delikado… at imposibleng pakawalan. Pero habang sinusubukan ni Crystal na lumaban, unti-unti rin siyang nahuhulog sa taong dapat niyang katakutan. Hanggang sa madiskubre niya ang isang lihim na kayang gibain ang lahat. As power games turn into twisted trust, and resistance melts into something far more terrifying-desire-Crystal must decide: Can you love the man who ruined your life? Or will the truth destroy them both before she gets the chance?

"Bwiset yun! Kung hindi lang gwapo sinipa kona pag mumukha nun! Aghh letse!" Pag papadyak ko sa buhangin hanggang sa lumingon ako at nakita ko yung mokong nasa likod ko na tumatawa habang naka tingin sa akin kaya natigilan ako bakit tumatawa itong bwiset na ito. "Zin clex by the way and alam kong gwapo ako tss." Pag kasabi niya nun tinapik niya pa yung balikat ko at kumindat pa ang gago malandi din pala tss.. nag lakad na siya papalayo habang akong si tanga hindi parin maka paniwala sa nakita ko na tumawa siya sa harap ko. what the world?

Zoe's life is perfect, she doesn't have a problem in her study, she has a wonderful family who love and support her, She has a great and solid friends. But this man came in the picture and caught her attention. Simula nang dumating ito mas lalo pang kumulay ang kanyang mundo. Pero ang buhay hindi puro saya. Kahit anong pilit ayusin, kahit anong pakiusap at pagsusumamo, dadating sa punto na kailangan mo pagdaanan ang sakit para matuto.

Amara Wilson's life was a silent prison under her stepfather's abuse. Driven by greed and debt, he sells her into a transactional marriage with the formidable Italian Mafia boss, Emiliano Valenti. For Emiliano, cold and scarred by betrayal, Amara is a mere contractual solution—a means to an heir, with a strict expectation of obligation, not love. Amara accepts her fate, hiding the secret of her brutal past and the bruises beneath her elegant new facade. ​The silence breaks when Emiliano spots a fading handprint on her neck. This tiny mark ignites a furious, unexpected protectiveness, clashing with his ingrained cynicism. His suspicion leads him to task his right-hand man, Matteo, with an investigation into the Wilson family. Matteo uncovers a shocking web of manipulation, violence, and treachery surrounding Amara’s stolen inheritance and her father’s suspicious death. As Emiliano learns the full extent of her stepfather's cruelty, his indifference transforms into a burning need for justice and vengeance. ​Forced into shared quarters, the terrified Amara finds unexpected solace in Emiliano's demanding presence, even waking up safe in his arms. Emiliano, battling the ghosts of his past, struggles with the confusing pull he feels toward his quiet, resilient wife, determined to become the protector she desperately needs. As their opulent world clashes with Amara's dark secrets, their transactional arrangement begins to unravel. Can a marriage born of debt and fear ignite a slow, consuming love strong enough to withstand the violent path of retribution? This is a story of healing, hidden strength, and a powerful Mafia boss who finds the greatest treasure in the heart of the woman he bought.

Rivergate's most elite social circle had always shared an unspoken rule. Men were free to play the field as they pleased, drifting from one woman to the next. Women, on the other hand, were only allowed a single, discreet indulgence on the day they came of age—a privately hired "life assistant" meant to take care of their physical needs. … On my coming-of-age day, I picked Elliot at first glance from a hundred applicants who came in for interviews. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, looked composed and restrained, and carried himself with a calm maturity that set him apart. He was steady, meticulous, and obsessively clean. The only condition he agreed to was that there would be no bodily contact—hands only. And after every encounter, he would scrub his hands with disinfectant alcohol a hundred times. Over five years, the empty bottles alone were enough to circle the villa seven times. I used to think that one day, I'd help him overcome his barriers and truly make him mine. That illusion shattered the night I got drunk and accidentally wandered into Elliot's room. Hidden beneath his pillow was a DV camera, and inside were several videos of him pleasuring himself. On the screen, the same man who had always been calm and rational with me was staring at the lingerie of the adopted sister who had caused my mother's death, his Adam's apple bobbing as he moaned her name, "Chloe… I love you…" Only then did I realize that every step he had taken toward me had never been about me at all. It had always been a carefully concealed, long-nurtured love for her. So, it was very odd that he cried when I took my adopted sister's place in marrying someone else.

He offered her a contract. She sold her freedom to save her family. When Elara Reine Vera signs a contract with the cold, ruthless billionaire Sebastian Zen Montecarlos, she thinks she's found a solution to her problems. But stepping into his world is stepping into a life she doesn't belong in—a world ruled by money, secrets, and an ironclad control that leaves no room for mistakes. Every day under his roof is a test of obedience, and every glance from him reminds her of the invisible chains tightening around her. Sebastian doesn't believe in love. Only rules. Only control. He expects perfection, submission, and silence—but Elara refuses to be owned. Not by anyone, and certainly not by a man like him. Her defiance frustrates him, excites him, and awakens desires she's never allowed herself to feel. The tension between them escalates with every shared moment, turning into temptation, turning resentment into something dangerously addictive. But behind Sebastian's cold exterior lies a past riddled with betrayal, secrets, and pain—a past that could shatter them both if exposed. As boundaries blur, Elara finds herself drawn into a game she doesn't fully understand, where power decides everything, and love is the greatest risk of all. Every choice she makes could cost her more than she bargained for—her independence, her dignity, even her heart. In a world where control is currency and desire is a weapon, will Elara survive the billionaire's world intact? Or will falling for Sebastian Zen Montecarlos trap her beneath a control she can't escape, no matter how fiercely she fights?