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Para maikasal sa makapangyarihang bilyonaryo na si Ezekiel 'Kiel' Torellino, ginawa ni Verina ang lahat para mapikot ang lalaki. Mabilis siyang nagtagumpay sa layunin, pero isang malaking kasinungalingan lang pala ang lahat. Dahil hindi pala ito ang napikot niya kung hindi ang kakambal nitong si Zade. !!! Trigger Warning !!! This dark romance novel contains sensitive topics and scenes that may be triggering to some. Please read with caution.

Aliyah has spent her entire life living in the shadow of her sister, Aleli. Aleli often took away the things that made her happy, including her boyfriend, Benedict. She caught them in bed together, and instead of apologizing, Benedict blamed her for his infidelity. He accused her of lacking too much in their relationship, saying that Aleli filled those gaps and was better than her in every way. Aliyah’s heart shattered completely when the two got engaged. At their engagement party, Aleli created a scene, accusing Aliyah in front of their parents of trying to seduce Benedict. Heartbroken and humiliated she ran out of the party. She almost got hit by a car, and with so much stress and shock, she fainted. When she woke up, she found herself in Conner’s bedroom, Benedict’s uncle, a congressman. Conner made her an unexpected offer: a marriage of convenience. He needed a wife to improve his public image for the upcoming election. Aliyah and Conner’s relationship was starting to improve, but it didn’t take long before the fragile foundation they were building began to shake when Aleli found out about her marriage to Conner—a man far wealthier and more powerful than Benedict—started to do things and create issues to ruined her marriage to Conner. Despite that, Aliyah and Conner grew even closer. They discovered each other’s strengths and weaknesses, which only strengthened their bond. Just when Aliyah thought nothing could break them and she was finally ready to admit her love for Conner, his mother arrived along with Conner’s ex-girlfriend and dropped a bombshell—she had returned to tell Conner that they had a child together. But Conner did everything to prove that no matter what happens, he will always choose her above everything else.

Iniidolo ni Carmela ang ate Olivia niya dahil bukod sa maganda na ito at matalino, ay mabait din ito. Ito na ata ang pinakapinagpala na babae sa mundo. Idagdag mo pa na may mapagmahal itong fiancé. Pero katulad ng sinasabi nila, lahat ng bagay ay may kapalit. Olivia is dying. Matagal na pala nito itinatago sa pamilya nito ang sakit. They only find out two weeks before the wedding. Gusto ni Olivia may maiwang magmamahal kay Jared kahit wala na ito. And her dying wish is to Carmela to get married with Jared. Noon pa man ay crush na crush na ni Carmela si Jared, pero isinasarili niya lang iyon dahil ayaw niya mag-isip ng hindi maganda ang ate niya. Pumayag siya sa hiling ng ate niya, pero sa araw-araw na ginawa ng Diyos ay ipinaparamdam ni Jared na walang makakapalit sa pagmamahal nito kay Olivia, kahit siya pa na kapatid ni Olivia at kahit pa kasal na silang dalawa.

Arianna Thompson's life was once a fairy tale with her college sweetheart, Julian Saint Clair. But a devastating rumor tore them apart after graduation. Heartbroken, Arianna escaped into a loveless marriage with Ryan, only to find herself trapped in a toxic relationship with two beautiful children, Emily and Jackson. Seven years later, Arianna summons the courage to divorce Ryan and start anew as a single mother. Four years of healing and independence pass before she meets Zander Wells – a kind, responsible, and loving man who reawakens her heart. Just as Arianna considers a future with Zander, her past with Julian threatens to collide with her present. Will she choose a second chance with her first love or forge a new path with the man who healed her heart?

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

Jaxton Ricafrente came from a rich family and 'cursed' family. In able for them to inherit what rightfully is for them, they have to bear a child before they reach the age of 25. Pero hindi ganoon kadali ang lahat ng iyon dahil karamihan sa pamilya nila ay baog, na minana pa nila sa mga ninuno nila. They have to do everything; professionally, medically, traditionally. Lahat gagawin nila upang maging posible ito. And there is Cindy Gamboa. His long-time friend, who fell in love with him unexpectedly. She's aware of their family's background and don't want to be involved regardless on how much she loves Jaxton. Until one night came, they're both dr*gged and drunk. The unexpected thing happened. Hindi tanggap ng pamilya ni Cindy ang nangyari at gusto ng mga ito ipalaglag ang batang dinadala niya. Wala ring alam si Jaxton tungkol dito at wala siyang balak ipaalam sa binata. Just like the other girls he's been with, she'll be thrown out once he finds out that she's bearing his child. At ayaw niyang mangyari 'yon, so, she left Manila for good. Nandoon ang pangamba ni Cindy na kapag nalaman ni Jaxton na anak niya ang dalawang bata ay ilayo niya ang mga ito sa kanya at maiwan siya. Hanggang kailan maitatago ni Cindy ang katotohanan? Ngayong nakita niya muli si Jaxton, nanaiisin kaya nito na maging parte ito ng kanilang tahimik na pamumuhay?

Honey was broken hearted when miss victoria saw her at the bar drinking alcohol alone.because of drunkenness,naikwento niya sa matandang dalaga ang lahat ng masasamang naranasan niya sa kanyang ex-boyfriend.her ex-boyfriend didn't physically hurt her,but the emotional pain she experienced from the man was overwhelming,that almost destroyed her human being.miss victoria offered her help,and she accepted it without hesitation.ipinasok siya ni miss victoria sa CLUB DE MUJERES INDEPENDIENTES na pag-aari nito.at sa organisasyong iyon ay natutunan niya ang maging matapang at tulungan ang kapwa kababaehan na nakatatanggap ng pang-aabuso galing sa mga kalalakihan.four years later,miss victoria prepared her for the reunion with her ex-boyfriend.na isa nang CEO.because of the extensive connections miss victoria has,she will be the new secretary of her ex-boyfriend Arcanghel De cruz Peter.ano kaya ang mararamdaman ni arcanghel sa muli nilang pagkikita?pagsasalitaan na naman ba siya ng masasama at itutulak na naman siya palayo? that will never happen again,because in the four years they haven't seen each other,she was ready to give back to arcanghel all the pain and suffering she had experienced before.and she will make sure that the billionaire,arrogant and womanizer Arcanghel De cruz Peter,will kneel before her. WARNING:SPG This story contains bad language and scenes. if you are aged eighteen and under.i remind you to skip the offensive scene in this story,and strict parental guidance is required.

Stella Kaysyee Gonzales-Vasco grew up haunted by the absence of a father she never knew—dead before she was born. That void twisted into a desperate hunger for a father’s love, a craving only older men could fill. But what started as a need soon spiraled into an all-consuming obsession. Lisandro Giovell Constanzo—ten years older, dangerous, and untouchable—became the object of her darkest desires. She vowed to have him, no matter the cost. Married or not, nothing would stand in her way. When she discovers his wife cannot bear children, she seizes the chance to claim him completely—body and soul. Carrying his child, Stella is blind to the cruel truth: Lisandro is a beast—a ruthless, heartless monster. And now, she’s caught in his unforgiving grasp, trapped with no way out and no hope of escape.

Sawa na si Danielle Laforteza na marinig sa kaniyang ina ang mga pasaring na bumili na sila ng bahay at lupa. Dahil isa lamang na regular employee na may minimum wage, natatakot si Danielle sa malaking responsibilidad, lalo na't siya rin ang sumasalo ng lahat ng gastusin sa bahay. But a courage hits her, and she decides to apply for a housing loan; little did she know she needed to have a co-borrower to have the high chance of the approval. Kaya naman nang marinig niya ang proposal ni Boulevard Nixon, isa ring empleyado sa kumpanyang kaniyang pinagtatrabahuhan, pumayag siya na pumasok sa isang loveless marriage. Yes, they don't love each other... But that's before she get a husband for convenience.

Lara Dela Cruz was a normal girl—well, normal in the sense that she was an overworked call center agent who hated her boss, loved iced coffee, and had mastered the art of sarcasm to survive the horrors of capitalism. But one night, while rushing home, she slipped on a puddle (thanks to her horrible luck) and hit her head hard on the pavement. When she woke up… she wasn’t in her world anymore. Instead, she found herself in a medieval kingdom, in the middle of a chaotic slave auction. And before she could even scream in protest, she was bought by the most feared man in the entire empire—Duke Alistair Von Nacht, also known as the Tyrant Duke. Now, instead of dealing with rude customers, she had to deal with an emotionally constipated warlord who could kill her with a flick of his fingers. But what’s worse? She might be falling for the grumpy tyrant.