Chord Too Much To Ask

Penelope Lorenzo, a woman who’d just lost everything and in utter shambles. She had never imagined that life would bring her to this point. Brayden Giovanni, the big, masked mafia who shouldn’t be trifled with. Billionaire by day and Don by night. Thrust in each other’s worlds by circumstances beyond their control and some that seemed to be in his control. But with danger lurking from their forgotten pasts, including a serial killer on the loose, choices must be made or consequences abound. What happens when their cocoon is threatened by forces they can’t seem to identify? What happens when she leaves after unraveling his secrets and almost gets trafficked? Will she embrace he who would raze the underworld for her or will she leave with the fruit of their passion?

He stepped closer to me, grabbing my arm roughly. "I warned you, Hana." His voice was cold. "Now, you're in my world. There's no way out for you." # Hanna Harper is a fearless journalist determined to uncover the truth at all costs. When her latest assignment targets David Alexander Thomas, an enigmatic billionaire surrounded by whispers of corruption and evil, Hanna expects to find a monster. But David is more than he seems - a man caught in a web of secrets spun by the very people who should love him. Drawn into David's shadowy world, Hanna finds herself torn between her duty to uncover the truth and the man who has become her obsession. David hides a tortured past, a family legacy of deceit and control that has shaped him into the ruthless man he is today. As their relationship deepens, Hanna discovers the vulnerable man behind the darkness. However, as David's family turns their backs on him, the cost of his redemption mounts. Together, Hanna and David must confront a past that refuses to be buried, risking everything for love and freedom. In a story of betrayal, redemption, and an undeniable bond, Hanna must decide if David is worth saving-or if he will destroy them both?

"Siapa dia, Mas?" tanya Shanum dengan kedua mata memindai sosok asing yang duduk di samping suaminya. "Perkenalkan, dia adalah Anara, istri baruku." Tanpa dosa, Arya Prasetya yang masih berstatus suami sah Shanum itu memperkenalkan wanita dengan riasan tebal, dan pakaian yang aduhai seksinya sebagai istri barunya. "Sudahlah, Shanum! Terima saja kalau suamimu ini punya istri baru. Sudah mandul, jadi benalu pula. Lagian, lelaki kan boleh beristri lebih dari satu," timpal Bu Desi, sang ibu mertua dengan tatapan angkuh nan sinisnya. Marah, jelas. Kecewa, tentu saja. Tapi, untuk berbuat bar-bar bukan Shanum namanya. Mandul? Benalu, katanya? Mari kita buktikan siapa 'Benalu' yang sesungguhnya! Shanum bertekad kuat untuk menghempaskan orang-orang tak tahu malu itu, yang menyebut dirinya sebagai benalu padahal sebaliknya. Bagaimana kisah Shanum berusaha menghempaskan suami dan keluarga benalunya? Ikuti kisahnya.

The day after I got engaged to my boyfriend, his best friend locked me up. He smiled as he unbuttoned his shirt, stepping closer with each passing moment. "Mich, I'm your true destiny," he said, his voice low and menacing. As I struggled to resist, I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs. When I woke up, all my memories were gone. The handsome stranger standing before me noticed my confusion and kindly offered an explanation. "You're my fiancée, but you cheated on me," he said.

Deswita Maharani terperanjat ketika bangun dari tidurnya. Dia merasa asing dengan ranjang yang ditempatinya. Bau parfum asing juga tercium oleh hidungnya. Rani, panggilan wanita cantik itu, dirinya segera menyadari bahwa dia tidak berada di kamarnya. Padahal hari ini adalah hari pernikahannya dengan Azlan Bagaskara. Sebuah tayangan telivisi di depannya membuat netranya terbuka semakin lebar. Rasanya dia tidak percaya seorang Azlan Bagaskara sedang mengucap janji suci dengan seorang wanita, dan itu bukan dirinya. Dimana sebenarnya Rani. Siapakah wanita yang menjadi penggantinya? simak kisahnya dalam Bukan Pernikahanku.

I start dating Samuel Nelson, who's known for being a playboy. Everyone thinks I'm hopelessly in love with him. When he skips class to fight, I take notes for him. When he flirts with others, I cover for him. I spent three years as the pushover who grovels at his feet. I pour my heart and soul into helping him get into a top college, but just before the semester starts, he dumps me. He says haughtily, "I know you've liked me for a long time, but you always have your head buried in books. Compared to Anna, you're far too dull and uptight. "Let's break up. I want to be with Anna instead." Everyone waits to see me have an emotional meltdown. However, I simply check the 50 million that has been transferred to my bank account and reply earnestly, "Sure. I wish you two the best." No one knows that I only devoted myself fully to being Samuel's girlfriend because his mother offered me far too much money to refuse. Now that I have the money, even if he didn't dump me, I would've dumped him myself.

Raisa adalah istri yang sempurna di mata tetangga: cantik, anggun, dan selalu tersenyum saat menyiram bunga di pagi hari. Tapi di balik senyumnya, tersembunyi tubuh yang meronta-ronta dalam sunyi. Suaminya, Dimas, pria mapan yang setia pada pekerjaannya... lebih setia pada layar laptop daripada menyentuh istrinya sendiri. Saat Aldo, tetangga muda di sebelah rumah, mulai mengobrol ringan dan menawarkan bantuan kecil, Raisa tak menyangka dirinya akan terjun begitu dalam pada lembah yang panas dan membakar. Satu sentuhan berubah menjadi ciuman. Satu ciuman berubah menjadi malam tanpa batas. Dan dari sanalah segalanya berantakan. Di antara kebohongan, hasrat, dan rahasia yang mengancam terbongkar, Raisa harus memilih: bertahan dalam rumah tangga dingin yang memenjarakan… atau terbakar oleh keinginan yang tak bisa lagi ia kendalikan. Tapi, ketika kebohongan mulai berlapis, dan cinta mulai menipu diri sendiri… siapa yang sebenarnya mengkhianati siapa?

Imelda menemukan bukti pembayaran dokter kandungan dari rumah sakit. Tangannya gemetar. Tak berselang lama, ia pun bertanya kepada Rizal - suaminya, yang akhirnya membeberkan rahasia setelah beberapa bulan di pendam. Mimpinya hancur dalam sekejap, tangisnya ia rasakan sendiri. Secepat kilat ia bangkit, bukan untuk Rizal, tapi untuk kedua anak lelakinya. Imelda akan bertahan dengan pernikahan itu demi anak-anaknya, hingga, suatu hari ia menyerah, Imel ingin berpisah tapi Rizal berjuang mati-matian menahan kepergian Sang Istri yang ia cinta. Pertanyaannya, bisakah Imelda bertahan lagi, saat kedua putranya tau jika Rizal menikah lagi? "Ibu, ceraikan Ayah. Ibu berhak bahagia. Kami sudah besar, jangan berkorban lagi demi kami. Ayo Ibu, ceraikan Ayah." ucap si sulung yang di ikuti anggukan kepala putra bungsunya.

My twin sister, Audrey Goodwin, was obsessed with romance novels about rich heirs. All she wanted was to marry into money and live like some perfect socialite. She set her sights on the silver-spoon scion in Jezelton, Michael Strickland, who'd been blind after a car accident. Audrey got close by becoming his private nurse. But she got tired of the work really quickly. So, she asked me to cover for her. When Michael finally got his eyesight back and held a huge celebration, Audrey decided to drug him so she could slide right into the role of Mrs. Strickland. I didn't stop her this time. I even went as far as booking her a luxury suite so she could carry out her plan. In my last life, I had begged Audrey not to go through with it. I told her romance novels weren't real life, and guys like Michael were way too powerful to mess with. She had actually listened and canceled the plan. But a little while later, the news broke: Michael secretly got married. It turned out that he'd been with someone else that very night. Just like that, Audrey's big fantasy was gone. She blamed me for ruining her "dream". My parents blamed me as well; they beat me and yelled at me, saying Audrey couldn't marry Michael now because of me. One night, Audrey snapped. She came into my room with a hammer and beat me to death. Now, I had been given another chance. I woke up right on the night of Michael's recovery party.

I became the ultimate simp for Shannon Seay, the school's notorious flirt, and everyone assumed I was head over heels for her. When she skipped classes to pick fights or chase thrills, I'd copy notes and homework for her. When she tangled in ambiguous flings with other guys, I'd provide alibis to cover her tracks. For three grueling years, I poured my heart and soul into transforming her into an academic star, securing her spot at a top university. But right before orientation, she dumped me. Towering over me, she declared, "I know you've had a crush on me forever, but you're all books and no spark. Compared to Hunter, you're too rigid. We're done. I'm with him now." The crowd held its breath, anticipating my meltdown. I peeked at my phone, confirming a $50-million transfer, and replied with genuine nonchalance, "Alright, congrats." No one knew my unwavering devotion was purely because her father had paid handsomely for it. Now that the pay had been secured, it was time for me to vanish.