Cerpen Hot And Cold 22

"What are you hiding, Mr. Blackwood?" Julian closed the gap in a heartbeat, leaving no space between them. She gasped, forced to tilt her head to meet his intense stare. "I. Have. Nothing. To hide," he said, voice cold, his gaze never wavering. The air crackled between them, charged and heavy. Anger lingered, but something else—something sharp and undeniable—hung there, too, just beneath the surface. Neither dared to acknowledge it. •°•°•°•°•°•°•° With her father’s health fading fast, struggling artist Leslie Harrison feels trapped, helpless to give him the care he needs. In a desperate twist, she finds herself caught in a marriage of convenience with billionaire Julian Blackwood, a man who thrives on control and keeps his heart locked tight. But Leslie sees through his icy demeanor, sensing there’s more beneath the surface. As emotions get tangled and secrets begin to slip, their bond is tested in ways neither expected. Can Leslie help Julian face the shadows of his past, or will they pull him under?

Aleana Rae is the 18 year old daughter of the beta to the Sahara blood moon pack. Aleana had just turned 18 and for 17 years she had avoided being center of attention but for some reason her Alphas son had started to watch her every move being cruel and sometimes cold. What happens when she gets left alone one night at her school formal on the full moon only to find out her mate is none other then Shade Andrews the son of her Alpha Eric Andrews. Will she be able to fix his cold cruel heart or will he end up being her undoing?

Kung kailan namang anniversary, saka pa nakipaghiwalay ang long-term-boyfriend ni Valerie. Ang ending, super brokenhearted ang bida natin. Para mabawasan ang lungkot, napagpasyahan na lang niyang umalis sa bahay nila at magrenta sa malapit sa trabaho niya. Kaya lang, ang mamahal na ng renta ng mga paupahan sa ngayon. Kulang na kulang ang budget niya dahil isa rin siyang working student. Saan siya hahanap ng mura e halos lahat ang mamahal na. Saan puwede tumira nang wala gaanong gastos? Sa ilalim ng kanal? Sa labas ng mga convenience store? Buti na lang, to the rescue ang friend niyang beki - si Kendra. May kakilala pala itong nagrerenta sa murang halaga na willing magkaroon ng kahati sa kuwarto at sabi ay mabait naman daw. Yon ang sabi. Hindi diyan natatapos ang kanyang problema dahil ang magiging roommate daw niya ay isa palang lalaki. Para rin daw pumayag ang landlady na magsama silang dalawa, magpanggap silang mag-jowa. OMG! Paano na? Hindi pa ba niya itutuloy ang pagrerenta kung isang hot roommate pala ang kanyang makakasama?

Ariana Mends was auctioned to pay for her father's debt but never did she expect to fall in love with the man who purchased her, especially after finding out that he was the heir of the legendary Blade family and betrothed to another. Caddaric Blade was cold-hearted, ready to take over his dangerous family's multi-billion dollar company and rule the dark mafia, which he already did behind the mask. Being prepared to marry his betrothed, he wanted nothing from Ariana, and gave her her freedom but what was that strange thing cruising through his blood every time he saw her? And why would he kill anyone who dared to hurt her? These feelings were forbidden but with Ariana, they felt just right. Caddaric’s perfect life might just come crumbling when he gives in to those strange vibes especially when a seed is planted or maybe, his stone-cold heart, might have a taste of what he loathed the most, LOVE… This book is a read alone, though a sequel to *Trapped by the ruthless Billionaire*

Drei an emotionless man full of coldness. A devilishly handsome CEO of Montelfalcon group of companies. The man no one wants to mess up with. Maddisone Buenaventura a spoiled brat who in a blink of an eye lost everything. She married an unknown man when she was 18 and was married to him for almost 2 years. The odd part is she haven't been able to see her husband in person. When their roads finally meet, what a twisted fate falls under to her. For her husband was Drei the man who hated her so much. She asked for divorced but to her surprised tila walang balak itong pakawalan sya pero hindi naman nito magawang sabihin kung bakit. Is it possible that the aloof Drei Montefalcon her husband is now falling inlove with her. Pero bakit tila kabaliktaran ang nangyari. Bakit tila mukhang sya yata ang naiinlove dito?

Daisy is the soft-hearted mother of one with a dark past and an ex husband she's running from. She's spent the past six months building a new life for her and her daughter, Hope, trying to blend into the world around them. Her memories are tainted, her delicate heart is shattered, and her innocence took advantage of. She doesn't want to be found, she doesn't want to be recognised, and she certainly isn't interested in falling in love again. Nate has been heartbroken once before, betrayed by those he loves, and secretly desperate to find that one woman who can turn his world upside down for the better. He's practically a billionaire with his own confectionary company, but he still feels like a damaged puzzle with lost pieces. Until he meets her. Her sapphire blue eyes were mesmerizing pulling him in a trance, her petite curvy body was delicious, and that sweet angelic voice was a melody to his ears. Damn he wanted her, and he intended to make sure he did. However, the closer he gets the more he learns about the fragile Daisy, can they both survive a rollercoaster of events, emotions and get their happy ever after?

BLURB: Caroline Parker, a struggling artist in the city of Philadelphia never imagined her life would change forever after an encounter with a billionaire at an exclusive art gallery. After a passionate one night stand with the Billionaire, she discovers she is pregnant. Will Caroline overcome the obstacles thrown her way or will these obstacles tear her apart? Find out more in this intriguing story.

Isang pangyayari sa gabing 'yon na hindi kailanman makakalimutan ni Melina. Dahil doon lahat ng mga bagay na mayroon siya ay nawala na nang saysay. Tila pati ang buhay niya. Laging nag-iisa at ayaw makipagkaibigan. Ganyan si Melina, binago siya dahil lamang sa isang trahedya na naranasan niya. Mababago pa kaya ang buhay niya? Buhay na may sigla at may saysay? Tila hindi pa pala ito ang hangganan. Hindi pa pala tapos ang lahat. ---------

Being underprivileged and poor Minnie find various jobs, especially for her mother's medication. She worked as a hostess at the club owned by her childhood cousin where she met Aizo Gimenez, her exclusive customer and the guy she has thought could save her from poverty. Unknowingly to her, she was only being played. From her extreme loss, she carried her most vicious vengeance. Her revenge led to a big misfortune when it wasn't Aizo who was with her that night, but the twin Aevo who was woman hater and short temper. By cruel fate, she coated herself for carrying their first child. But how long will she be able to conceal the truth if she couldn't resist herself from falling?

David Giovionno, seorang duda muda tampan yang memiliki putra tampan berusia 4 tahun yang bernama Liam Sky Giovinno. Sikap dan auranya yang dingin, arogan dan tak terbantahkan itu muncul ketika ia kehilangan sosok istrinya setelah melahirkan putra pertama mereka. Meskipun terlihat tidak tersentuh, pesona yang dimiliki David tetap berhasil memikat banyak wanita cantik yang ingin mendekatinya. Liam Sky Giovinno, bocah tampan yang malang karena sejak lahir ia belum pernah merasakan kasih sayang orang tua yang sesungguhnya. David selalu mengatakan jika kehadirannya hanyalah pembawa sial. Siapa pun yang berada didekatnya pasti akan mendapatkan kesialan menurut David, meskipun pada kenyataannya yang dikatakan David sama sekali tidak pernah terjadi. Bagaimana kisah perjuangan Liam yang berusaha keras untuk menaklukkan hati David agar mau menerima kehadirannya dan bisa menyayangi Liam dengan semestinya? Lalu, bagaimana jika tiba-tiba saja sosok yang begitu mirip dengan mendiang istrinya muncul dihadapan David maupun Liam? Apakah kehadiran sosok wanita tersebut akan berhasil mengubah hubungan David dan Liam menjadi jauh lebih baik layaknya hubungan ayah dan anak yang seharusnya? Atau justru kehadiran wanita tersebut akan jauh lebih mengacaukan hubungan David dan Liam mengingat pola pikir David yang masih kekeh mengatakan jika Liam adalah anak pembawa sial? Mari temukan jawaban dan kisahnya...!