Calm Before The Storm

**When ambition blinds you to what truly matters, but one woman helps you see the light...** Victor Difabio once believed that winning the **Best Actor Award** would fill the emptiness in his life. He sacrificed everything—his time, his body, and his very soul—only to find that success comes at a devastating cost. The moment he finally achieves his dream, tragedy strikes when his beloved, **Phinea Lawson**, takes her own life, leaving Victor with nothing but a trophy and a heart full of regret. --- *"I need to make things right,"* Victor vows, awakening to find himself back in time, just before his wedding day. *"This time, I will prioritize your happiness, Phinea."* As he sets out to spoil her and repay the debts of his past, Victor embarks on a new project that intertwines their fates: an adaptation of Phinea’s favorite novel, **"Suddenly, I Know Nothing."** He works tirelessly to ensure its success, unaware of the profound connection between the story and their lives. --- *"You think you can change the future?"* Phinea asks, her eyes filled with hope and skepticism. *"What if the past is already written?"* Victor's heart races as he faces the challenges of fame, jealousy, and the haunting shadows of their past. With adversaries lurking in the wings, including Phinea's twin sister, **Peregrine**, he must navigate a treacherous path to protect the woman he loves. --- *"You don’t understand, Victor,"* Phinea says, tears glistening in her eyes. *"I’m not worthy of your love. I’m not even a true Lawson."* Victor steps closer, his voice firm. *"You are everything to me, Phinea. Your worth isn’t defined by your name. You are the woman who saved me from myself."* --- **What happens when a man driven by ambition learns that true happiness lies in love and connection?**

"I'm inlove with him since when I was eight, and he's eighteen years old before; now, he's twenty-eight and I'm eighteen. I call him Uncle Lucas, sometimes Ninong Saint." Lady Eve Yamashita has been in love with Saint Lucas since he took her in at the age of eight after her father (Taro Yamashita, a Yakuza leader) was killed by another Yakuza organization. Every year—Saint Lucas would send her his favorite macha cake, and when Lady Eve turned fifteen, she confessed to Saint Lucas, but sadly—Saint rejected her. Lady Eve Yamashita has been in love with Saint Lucas since he took her in at the age of eight after her father (Taro Yamashita; a Yakuza leader) was killed by another Yakuza organization. Every year—Saint Lucas would send her his favorite macha cake, and when Lady Eve turned fifteen, she confessed to Saint, but Saint rejected her, believing thier ten-year age gap is too large, chooses someone else. One night, Saint came home very drunk. He didn't realize that the room he entered was Eve's room where the girl was sleeping soundly. But, because of Eve's thin clothing, Saint couldn't stop himself from attempting to touch Even and ended up lusting. Eve, woke-up, but didn't stop herself 'cause that was what she wanted too; there was a heated exchange, and months later Saint found out that he had gotten Eve pregnant that night, but Eve run-away and hide.

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?

Girl friday sa umaga, estudyante sa gabi. Ganyan ang ikot ng buhay ni Samantha Bautista araw-araw. Pangarap niyang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral upang lalong matustusan ang pangangailangan nila ng nanay niyang maysakit. Wala sa mga priority niya ang pag-ibig subalit may secret crush siya sa bagong CEO ng kanilang kumpanya na si Aaron Miguel Sandejas. Isang gabing lasing si Aaron, sadyang nagtagpo ang kanilang landas at nalagay sila sa isang sitwasyon na nagpangyari upang kusa niyang isuko ang sarili sa lalaki. Pangyayari na nagresulta sa kanyang pagdadalang-tao. Napilitan si Samantha na itago ang kanyang kalagayan. Kasabay niyon ang kanyang pagbabagong-buhay nang matuklasan niya ang lihim sa kanyang tunay na pagkatao. Apat na taon ang nakalipas, muling nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Aaron. This time, hindi na niya ito boss, kundi isa na sa mga kliyente sa events planning company na pag-aari niya. Ikakasal na ang lalaki at siya ang events planner para sa engagement party at nalalapit na kasal nito. Ayos lang sana siya, kaya niyang magpanggap na wala nang epekto sa kanya ang presensiya nito. Kaso, kahit na anong tanggi niya, panay ang tanong nito sa kanya ng, “Have we met before?” Aaminin ba si Samantha? O maninindigan siya na hindi niya ito kilala at hindi bunga ang isang gabing pinagsaluhan nila na hanggang ngayon, tila hindi nito maalala.

"Knowing my real identity means DEATH." - Mafia Don Daven Verrano Costello **** Mahigit pitong taong naging consigliere ng Mafia Don sa bansang Italy si Daven Costello. Siya rin ang misteryosong CEO ng Philippines Bank Corporation (PBC) na may paid-in capital na 20 Billion Pesos. Nang mamatay ang boss ng kanilang mob ay nahirang siya bilang bagong pinuno. He's protective when it comes to his family's safety so he decided to keep it a secret. Ang akala ng marami ay isa lamang siyang hamak na secretary sa sarili niyang kompanya. Elera Luciano - ang nakamaskarang lider ng Asian Assasins at nagtatrabaho bilang General Manager sa PBC. Pinasok niya ang magulong mundo ng mafia para hanapin at pagbayarin ang taong pumaslang sa kaniyang tunay na ina. Dahil sa kalasingan, kalituhan at kapusukan, nagbunga ang isang gabing pinagsaluhan nina Daven at Elera. It was indeed a marriage before love set up dahil kapwa infatuation lang naman ang nararamdaman nila sa isa't isa bago pa may mangyari sa kanila. Nang magpakasal ang dalawa, naranasan ni Daven kung paano maliitin at ituring na parang basura ng kaniyang mga biyenan. Inalipusta, inapak-apakan at inalila. Maging si Elera ay itinuring na isang malaking kahihiyan ng kaniyang mga magulang. Hanggang isang araw, hindi na natiis ni Daven ang lahat. Nagimbal ang mundo ng angkan ng Luciano nang malaman nila ang tunay na katauhan ni Daven.

Everything started at the conflict between the siblings of the king. Conflict that bring their future into the great distruction. Thinking that his eldest son would bring true success to the kingdom, he had no doubt that he had to be the next king, and didn't bothered thinking twice before giving him the throne. He never believe what his younger son told him about his brother and ignore all the bad issues. Prince Artemis, lovingly and caring to his constituents was deeply sadden thinking that he failed his people and his mother. His father didn't even give him a chance to prove his worth, instead' he was driven away and was branded as an immoral prince. Prince Dator, as a natural greedy prince didn't contented of what his father punishment, he secretly give an order to kill Prince Artemis. He is also the reason why Prince Artemis accused raping. Unknown to the awaited danger, Prince Artemis traveled alone. But unfortunately, he was ambushed by a group of people who paid by Prince Dator. Xinniang saved him and bring him to Mount Povo. On the other hands, prince Dator, who is now the king, begin to sow evil. Increased the taxes, killed people and abduct child. A series of crimes and murder occurred in the whole kingdom. In order to save the beloved kingdom, Prince Artemis and Xinniang traveled to the lost kingdom. They seek help and prepared for the imminent war that was coming. A major and bloody war happened between the siblings. Many have lost their lives, eventually good always win againts the evil. The greedy king died, Prince Artemis saved his kingdom. Later he was appointed as the new king together with his beloved Xinniang. In the end, they eventually got married and ruled the kingdom.

"Did you ever, even once, imagine yourself loving me?" Sarah posed a hopeful question to Philip. "Don’t make me laugh, Sarah. Everything between us has been purely about pleasure and business.” Matagal nang may nararamdaman si Sarah para kay Philip mula noong una niya itong makita sa isang sports magazine. Nang iniwan si Philip ng fiancée nito para sumama sa ibang lalaki, walang pag-aalinlangang inialay ni Sarah ang sarili bilang kapalit na bride para iligtas ang lalaki sa kahihiyan. Pagkatapos ng tatlong taong walang pag-ibig at saysay na kasal, naglakas-loob si Sarah na hiwalayan si Philip, na umaasa pa rin sa dati nitong nobya. Nangako si Sarah sa sarili na makahahanap siya ng lalaking magmamahal, magtitiwala, at magpapahalaga sa kanya na parang isang reyna sa ikalawang pagkakataon. Isang taon ang lumipas, muling nagtagpo ang kanilang landas. *** Philip confronted Sarah in a ladies’ restroom, demanding, “Do not let other men touch you!” Sarah remained indifferent; her demeanor noticeably changed. “And what if I do?” she retorted. Philip’s tone grew menacing, “You won’t like what I’d do.” Unfazed, Sarah shot back, “Mr. Cornell, I’ve never liked what you’ve done, even in the past. There’s nothing new about that, and please stop whining like a baby,” before turning and walking away, disdainfully leaving him behind.

Alina Lauraine Santiago is finally beginning a new chapter—college life in the city, away from the shadows of her painful past. But freedom doesn’t erase trauma, and the emotional scars of her father’s abuse and her family’s struggles still cling tightly. Determined to make it on her own, Alina juggles part-time jobs and photography gigs to support herself and help her siblings. Then she meets Harold—charming, kind, and seemingly perfect. But behind his smile lies a truth that leaves Alina shaken and betrayed. After a devastating encounter, she runs from everything. It’s only through the love of her best friends that she finds the strength to return to university and face the pieces of her broken life. That’s when Grayson enters the picture. They’ve crossed paths before, but never like this. A simple deal brings them together, and what starts as casual quickly turns into something more. But when Alina discovers she’s pregnant, fear and uncertainty force her to make an impossible decision: leave Grayson behind without telling him the truth. Years later, fate brings them back together—and Grayson still doesn’t know he’s a father. As they reconnect and old feelings resurface, Alina must confront the secret she’s kept for so long. When Grayson finally learns the truth, their fragile reunion is put to the ultimate test. Just as they begin to rebuild, a new threat rises from the past—one that could destroy everything they’ve fought to protect. Can love be made from pain and second chances? Or are some wounds too deep to ever truly heal?

EUROPEAN BILLIONAIRE BACHELOR SERIES (BOOK 1) Khyfer Casteliogne - the world's hottest billionaire bachelor architect and one of the four (4) European youngest billionaires and who is being famous for winning numerous prestigious awards in the field of Architecture, which made him the greatest architect in this 21st century and hailed as the world-renowned architect of all time. As he establishes his own company and proves that he has succeeded his wicked father in the business world, an event will change his life. For one intimate and passionate romance over the Grand Hotel de la Minerve, the present will shock his darkest past. A past which is riddled with secrets that would undoubtedly ruin his life and cause him to lose the only lady he has loved for a long time. Pasts that are related to his friendship with the brother of the woman with whom he slept with that night in Italy. The unexpected stranger turned out to be the only woman he'd ever loved. He knows that the secrets he encased in the darkest part of the hell pit will undoubtedly destroy the woman's sanity and cause her to avoid and despise him forever. Susubukin ng isang hindi malilimutang gabing namagitan sa kanila ang mga damdaming matagal nang nakakubli sa likod ng kanilang mga pusong naging sing tigas ng bato dahil sa mga pangyayaring napagdaanan nila sa nakaraan. Their intimacy and love connection will fuel them with the courage to delve into on their past, untangle the web of secrets and lies, before embracing the future with peace and acceptance. Will he take the risk? Will she take the lies? ---------- THE BILLIONAIRE'S ROMANCE European Billionaire Bachelor Series 1 Roesia Gredel

“Spread your legs for me, Solana. Let my finger feel your wetness.” — Lysander Demetrius Russo. ♡♡♡ Solana Estrella Villanueva, a woman who manages one of her father’s businesses, met a man like Lysander Demetrius Russo, a dangerous and ruthless billionaire, in a bar. Nagpunta lang naman si Solana sa bar para magsaya, pero bigla na lamang nagtagpo ang kanilang landas sa hindi inaasahang pagkatataon. Ang malala pa ay nag-offer ng kasal si Demetrius, kahit hindi naman talaga nila kilala, at mahal ang isa’t isa. Kaya naman sinubukang lumayo ni Solana sa kaniya, umaasang titigilan siya ng binata, dahil baka nagbibiro lang naman ‘to. She’s trying to convince herself that Demetrius only wants to fuck her and release his lust to someone else. However, he’s dead serious. Never nakipagbiruan si Demetrius sa kung kanino lalo na kung usaping kasal. He doesn’t know why he’s being possessive when it comes to Solana. Alam niyang wala siyang gusto rito, pero hindi niya mailihis ang kaniyang mga mata sa kung kanino sa tuwing nasa paligid niya ang dalaga. Ultimo sa pagpikit niya ng kaniyang mga mata, ang dalaga lang ang kaniyang nakikita. “You’ll marry me whether you like it or not,” he mumbled dangerously. Before the ring made its way to finally meet his subjects, deception came first because of Lysander Demetrius Russo—a man who doesn’t accept rejection as an answer.