Contra-ataque

"Mr. Johnson, we're in the office–" Ethan takes another step towards me, making me step backwards; although we both know it's fruitless. "So what? You may be the Director, but have you forgotten the terms of our contract?” He pulls me flush against himself, my heart racing as I reply, "For the next three months, I will do exactly as you say.” He tugs on my hair to tilt my head back, brushing his lips against the exposed curve of my neck. The sensation is electrifying, melting my initial inhibitions. "Good." In one swift motion, he spins me around; and before I know it, Ethan has cuffed my wrists to the desk, leaving me breathless and utterly at his mercy… "Ethan..." "Let it go, Ashley…" That's all I need to push me over the edge. Both my mind and body are under his spell, and I'm going to let him claim me… *** Ashley Waverly’s world shatters when her parents die suddenly. Determined to save her company at any cost, she seeks help from the most ruthless businessman, Ethan Johnson. The heartless Ethan agrees to help her, but on one condition: she has to sign a contract with him. Ashley saves her company, but the business arrangement turns into a nightmare, as Ethan doesn't miss any chance to break her soul and humiliate her. Ashley endures his cruelty in silence, only to disappear the day her contract expires… not knowing Ethan has started to fall for her. After five years, fate has again rolled its dice and both of them have crossed paths. But this time, Ashley is not alone… she has a cute little four-year-old son. Will they find redemption and a second chance at happiness, or will the scars of the past tear them apart once more? ***

Damon said nothing, but his eyes were hooded and heavy. “Just one kiss, Wendy. Just one. I have to kiss you. It’s all I’ll demand for now, and then he put his arms around her. She stood frozen in the circle of them as his heavy dark gaze followed the line of her throat Without waiting her consent, he swept his mouth over hers. Finally. Her sweetness exploded onto his tongue the moment he licked over her lips. . It was everything she’d dreamt about, their kiss. The taste, the feel, the joy at the sheer fineness of Damon Paige, in all his tall, beautifully built splendor, thrilled her and filled her with exquisite sensations. And for that moment, all the complications of getting involved with Damon melted away as if they’d never existed…. When he raised his head abruptly, she thought it was so he could say something personal and intimate. He didn’t. He stared down at her, and she could see his tortured expression before he closed his eyes briefly and then put her away from him. The look in his eyes was brooding and somber. “I should never have done that.” he said. ---------------------- Wendy Morgan relocates to New York and reunites with Deborah Paige, her best friend from high school, despite the fact that her father disagrees with her decision. But Wendy is tired of letting her father dictate every aspect of her life, especially now that he has arranged for her to marry Jordan Baker, so she is convinced that she has made the right decision by leaving. Soon, Wendy finds herself in the same situation with Damon Paige.... Will she walk away this time? She only has to pretend to be Damon's fiance for a while though.... She could do that. What could possibly go wrong?

Si Phoebe Concepcion ay isang babaeng nawalan na ng pag-asa. Matapos silang palayasin ng kanyang ama kasama ang kanyang ina at mga kapatid na babae, inakala niyang makakabuo pa rin sila ng isang payak ngunit masayang buhay. Ngunit nagkamali siya dahil sunod-sunod na trahedya ang nangyari sa buhay niya. Namatay ang kanyang ina dahil sa sakit na cancer at ang panganay na kapatid niya ay namatay dahil sa isang aksidente. Pakiramdam niya ay wala nang patutunguhan ang kanyang buhay, at ang tanging liwanag na lang na natitira ay ang bunsong kapatid niyang si Quila. Labis niyang kinamumuhian ang ama dahil mas pinili nito ang ibang pamilya kaysa sa kanila. Sa gitna ng kawalang pag-asa, nakilala niya si Darius Villarosa — isang lalaking wasak at walang-awang makitungo. Her late sister left a massive debt to Darius, and with no means to repay, he offers a cold solution: a marriage contract. Wala nang ibang pagpipilian si Phoebe. Desperado at walang matatakbuhan, tinanggap niya ang alok. The contract binds them, but will it also warm her heart, or will it shatter her completely? Sa pagitan ng dalawang taong parehong sugatan, may puwang pa kaya ang pagmamahalan o mananatiling malamig na kasunduan lamang ang lahat?

Marianella Núñez was experiencing family drama, with her younger cousin's wedding approaching, she had little choice but to find a fake boyfriend before her family swallowed her alive. After many failed attempts, she is left with only one alternative, the most difficult one, her unattainable boss. Roman Fitzgerald is not an easy man to deal with, but still the safest bet, and also has a deal beneficial to both of them. An inevitable rapprochement begins, how long can they keep things professional?

“Oh my… ang aking Kapitan! Mabuti naman naalala mo ako! Hmp malapit ng magtampo sa’yo si Lola. Ilan taon na din ang nakalipas.” Sabi ni lola ng may pagtatampo sa kaniyang tinig. “Magagawa ba naman kitang tiisin, ikaw ata ang pinaka-mamahal kong Lola!” nakangiti kong sagot kay Lola sabay yakap sa kaniya. Habang masaya akong bumabati kay Lola ay isang pigura ng babaeng nakatalikod ang unti-unting tumayo at nakangiting humarap sa amin. Si Yvette. Hindi ko inaasahan na dadating siya ngayong araw. Nakangiti siya pero makikita sa kaniyang mata ang kakaibang lungkot, isang damdamin na kahit anong tago ang gawin ay hindi niya maitatanggi. Si Yvette ang dati kong karelasyon at muntik ko ng mahalin matapos kong aliwin ang aking sarili ng malaman kong naging boyfriend ni Karmela si Andrew. Tumaas ang kilay ko ng makita ko siya. Wala naman akong pakielam sa kaniya pero knowing Yvette? Paniguradong gagawa siya ng eksena at ayokong matakot si Karmela dahil sa kaniya. Lumapit siya sa akin at nag beso. Nakangiti niya akong binati ngunit may halong pait sa kaniyang boses “My Captain Xian Herrera… its nice to see you again. Ang tagal na din ng huli nating pagkikila” may panunuya siyang tumingin kay Karmela at mapait ng ngumiti sa kaniya “siya ba? Siya ba ang dahilan kung bakit hindi mo ako sinuyo? Kaya naman pala bigla kang nawala sa picture. May bago ka na palang pinagkaka-abalahan!” Nang marinig ko ang sinabing iyon ni Yvette ay alam kong hindi lang iyon simpleng pagpuna. Naramdaman ko sa kaniyang boses ang matinding hinanakit. Kinapitan ko ng mahigpit ang kamay ni Karmela at tinignan siya na parang sinasabing “ huwag kang mag-alala hindi kita pababayaan.”

Lucian King doesn't give a about anyone. The only thing that he cares about is King Enterprises; his father's company. Life is already hard enough for Lucian as the CEO's son, but without a doubt, the ultimatum that his Father enforces on him only makes life harder: Either gets married and Lucian's father will give up his spot as CEO to Lucian or Stay single and never work in King Enterprises again. That's where 24 years , Malea Hayes comes in. Malea works full time as a bartender a club that coincidentally Lucian attends often. In a drunken haze, Lucian chats up Malea. A deal sparks between the two. Malea must help Lucian find a wife.Malea knows she needs help financially and hesitantly asks her best friend, Alesandra Rodriquez for help. Alesandra suddenly is into the world of fame, money, deceit, and lies and soon her character has changed. But the real question is that did she change For better or for worse? With Alesandra married to Lucian, Malea thinks she's finally happy and at peace. But is she wrong?

Elara no longer believed in love after an embarrassing scandal happened in her senior high school days. When her mother asked her to marry her friend's son to bear an heir for them in exchange for paying for her father's heart disease treatment, she slightly hesitated but eventually accepted it. In her mind, she would marry that man, and after she gave birth to an heir for them, she would get a divorce and live by herself again. But on their wedding day, she was surprised to see that her husband-to-be was none other than Alexander Reed, her long-time crush who had shattered her heart into pieces in front of their schoolmates. How could she face the man who hurt her and now thinks of her as a gold digger? Would love grow in their hearts, or would the prejudice to each other tear them apart?

The contract brought them two different people together. Her pregnancy helped save her life. Lies and secrets was like a fog covering her sight. Suspicions and doubts became the order of her life. And in the end, it's no longer about the contract but about the plans.

"So you only need a child from me?" My voice was impressively strong despite the pain I felt within. "No, Ella. I only need you to pretend to be my Luna, till my lover wakes up." "If I accept to do this, what do I stand to gain?" "You will be treated with utmost respect as the Luna and you will have access to everything you want," Ryker said and my already shattered heart froze. "This contract will be terminated immediately upon pregnancy and no money would be paid to you." ****** Ella Rose is an orphan who is constantly being maltreated by her stepmother and step sister. Everyone in the village considers her a plague and badluck. Without a mate and a good job, Ella becomes an object of ridicule. But everything changes when she runs into rogues in the forest. In an attempt to save herself, fate sends her falling into the hands of her mate. Things finally seem to turn around for the better when the mate in question turns out to be the feared and ruthless Alpha Ryker of the Black Fur Pack. He buys her from her wicked step family and Ella is floating with excitement until he tells her everything was a sham and he only got her to be his contract bride in a condition that she never gets pregnant. This seems like a simple rule despite the pain in her heart. She accepts to be is pretend Luna but what happens when she breaks the very clause she was supposed to keep? In this tale of romance and heartache, follow Ella as she surfs through a complicated life with a mate who already loves another and a pregnancy he is not supposed to know about...

Don't fall in love with the Superior. That's the only one forbidden Rule! If you don't want the contract to be void; and in order to survive, build a strong wall and don't let your heart fall. __ Arissa Paige is the bread winner in the family. S'ya na lang kasi ang inaasahan ng dalawang nakababatang kapatid. Their parents died in a car accident 3 years ago, kaya naman napikitan si Arissa na pagsabayin ang pag-aaral ng kolehiyo pati na ang pagtatrabaho. Halos gawin na nga n'ya na araw ang gabi, kumita lang ng perang ipangtutustos sa kanilang pag-aaral at pangangailangan sa araw-araw. Ngunit dahil sa kakarampot na kinikita ay kinailangan pa n'yang maghanap ng ibang mapagkakakitaan, may ipandagdag lang sa kanilang gastusin sa bahay at paaralan. Hanggang sa... Isang site sa internet ang inirekomenda ng katrabaho, na naghahanap ng bagong sekretarya ang isang mayamang negosyante. Dahil sa malaking sahod, hindi nagdalawang isip si Arissa na mag apply sa nasabing job fair. At parang isang malaking milagro ang nangyari, dahil sa isandaang libong aplikante, si Arissa lang ang bukod tanging nakapasa. But what if sa pagpasok ni Arissa sa kontratang tinanggap, matuklasan din n'ya ang tunay na katauhan ng pamilyang kanyang pagtatrabahuhan. Handa kaya s'ya sa misteryo na matutuklasan? Magawa kaya n'yang makatagal sa puder ng masungit na Young Master? O, ito pa lang ang simula ng bagong dagok sa buhay ni Arissa? Dahil sa pagpirma pa lang n'ya sa kontrata, binigyan na rin n'ya ng pagkakataon ang puso na labagin ang ipinagbabawal na utos. At iyon ay huwag mahulog sa kanyang boss... ... na isa palang bampira? Ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana, dahil isang sumpa ng katauhan ng nakaraan ang pilit na humahadlang sa kasalukuyan. Kanila ba itong malalampasan? O isang disesyon ang tatapos sa kontratang nasimulan? ___ HANDA KA NA BANG MAGPAKAGAT?