Chrono Cross Speedrun

Alyssa, a young chef, lives in New York City, where she meets Damon, while jogging in the park. Their connection is instant, but fate seems to conspire against them, and they part ways, each thinking they'll never see each other again. However, their paths cross again at a party for the anniversary of her father and his wife , where Damon mistakes Alyssa for someone else, while having a passionate kiss with her. As the truth comes to light, Alyssa discovers Damon's true identity: her stepbrother. As they go through this complicated reality, Alyssa and Damon must confront their feelings for each other. But Damon harbors dark secrets tied to his mafia dealings, which threaten to tear them apart. Will he find a way to open up to Alyssa, or will their love remain hidden in secrecy?

When Indigo Magtanggol was shunned by his parents, he seek solace with the socialite Beatrice Tan. Little did he know that a proposal awaits him in Fantasy Bar. He needs to marry Maddison Lee, a blind heiress to a billions worth of inheritance, when she reaches legal age in the condition that he will be untouchable. And so he complied. He trained and entered Foedus Corporation located at Agrianthropos City. A city wherein it's walls were fortified with enemies' blood who dare to cross Foedus members. She was almost abducted by Adan Evangelista, the man who wish to marry her but she didn't comply. Indigo's henchmen rescued her. He claimed Maddison as his ultimate prize, and her vast inheritance too. And they lived happily in the island with their beautiful family.

I never imagined my life would take this turn. Fresh out of high school, I thought college was my next step—until my parents' gambling debts destroyed my savings, leaving me stranded in a gap year I never planned. Now, I spend my days checking in high-profile guests at an elite country club in San Antonio, trying to rebuild my future dollar by dollar. Then he walked in. Pierce White—a man nearly three times my age, newly divorced, dangerous in the way only experience can be. He was supposed to be just another wealthy member, another name in the system. But the way he looked at me, the raw heat in his gaze, ignited something I never expected. And once we cross the line...there's no going back.

Alessandro Mascherano is a strong, serious and very powerful man, he is the Boss of the Italian mafia, he is used to having everything he wants on a silver platter, including women, who are never indifferent to his beauty and attractiveness. Georgia Alcott is the opposite of Alessandro, she had a difficult life, she has grown up without her parents and has had to make her way as a waitress in a restaurant that she doesn't even like, but in which she stays to help her sick grandmother. The only thing Alessandro and Georgia have in common is their pride, and that's why, when their paths cross and they are forced to spend time together, each of their lives will become a hell, all because Alessandro becomes obsessed with that woman and Georgia is not willing to be just another one on Alessandro's long list of women.

After a blackout one-night stand, Celine discovers she’s pregnant by a stranger she knows nothing about. Three years later, Hunter Reid returns to town. He’s cold, ruthless, and obsessed with perfection. When their paths cross, Hunter finds Celine’s kindness and naivety infuriating—but he can’t ignore the pull he feels toward her, no matter how much he tries to deny it. Celine, confused by his hatred, does her best to steer clear of him, but fate keeps throwing them together. As secrets unbox, she’s faced with a choice: risk her heart for a man whose icy gaze hides dangerous truths, or walk away to protect her child’s future. Can Celine break through Hunter’s walls, or will his past shatter their chance at happiness?

From standing at the altar, ready to marry her childhood best friend, to being forced into a wedding with the most feared man in Maython City—the Don himself. Salvador is the living incarnation of Hades, a man of cruelty and border line disdain. Those who cross him are marked as his branded dogs for life. Catalina Maria never imagined her fate would take such a cruel turn. It was her fiancé who betrayed the Don, stealing from him and scorning his power. Yet, it is she who must pay the price. Because to Salvador, Catalina isn’t just an innocent bystander. She’s his collateral. She is everything he is not. Soft where he is hardened. Kind where he is ruthless. Terrified of his eyes, while he finds himself unable to look away from hers. Oh, mercy.

Alpha Dennison was despised by all in the land for his ignorant and rude social opinions. When his son Malachi takes the Alpha position, the new Alpha knows he has many critical expectations to disprove. However, there is one person who isn't concerned with Alpha Malachi's dealings.... Ariella lives a quiet life with her adoptive parents. In order to cope with her tragic past, she paints fairytales on the world as she sees it. The quiet forests and meadows are her canvas, her dreamland where nothing can hurt her. When these two wandering souls cross paths one fated day, they realize another reality exists beyond the ones they individually perceive. And where only the sacrifice of a mate can truly save one another. Will they accept being mates or will they fight it? Read to find out!

Deal Series #2: Seraphrim Bautista is a well established woman. She's working as a civil engineer and has been working for their family business who specializes in automotive parts. One day, she bumped into a man in a bar that she didn't know would be her worst nightmare. That man is Rye Fujisaki, the famous Japanese bachelor billionaire, who has been known also for being a playboy. But little did she know that everything he did was intentional. But what could be the reason why he intended to cross along her path? She became pregnant, ran away, and raised her own daughter without the help of that man. And now, he came back telling he has the rights for their daughter? Is that even easy? Will Sera give him a chance even if she knew that all he did is to lie for avenge?

Brianne Raye is an actress that always dreams to be one of the famous artists one day, she is a very hard-working person. She promises to herself to make things work no matter how hard it is not just for herself but for her brother and to prove something to her mother. But it seems like things are not working like how she wanted them to, on the other hand, there is Nicholas Xave Leone the person who hates the limelight. All his attention has always been on his business and never cared for someone other than his family and himself. Until one day their path cross, two different people that has two different ways of living their life. What will happen? Will they walk the same path or choose to split up? Love or career? Will they be able to accept each other’s life and sacrifice?

Blurb: Elena Monroe, a struggling artist haunted by her past, never imagined her life would cross paths with Rand Calloway — the youngest billionaire in London and heir to a powerful but ruthless empire. When their worlds collide one rainy evening, their connection becomes undeniable, defying the walls built by wealth, pride, and fear. As Elena learns to love a man who has everything but peace, Rand discovers what it means to have something money can’t control. But when the media exposes their secret romance, and his empire begins to crumble under scandal, both must decide what truly matters — power or love. Through heartbreak, sacrifice, and redemption, The Billionaire Beneath the Rain tells the story of two souls who find each other in the storm… and fight to stay there, even when the world turns against them