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“There is no loophole for a contract signed with blood!” She announced and even with the darkness in her eyes, I knew that I had let her go once, but I wasn't ever going to let her leave my side, even if my blood is involved. Laura thought that she had met the love of her life and finally got married to him, abandoning her pack and all of her responsibilities but her world suddenly swirl around when her husband met his mate and she was tossed around as a side piece. Not able to endure the pain and suffering from him any longer, Laura had to take a bold decision and it did not matter to her even if it involved a contract made by blood.

Napilitang makipagtrabaho ang matapang at matalinong marketing manager na si Miles Cruz sa kanilang bagong CEO, ang bilyonaryong si Bruce Peter Navarro. Ngunit nalagay sa alanganin ang kontrol ni Bruce sa kanyang kumpanya dahil sa isang "marriage clause" sa mana ng kanyang ama, kaya isang alok ang inalok niya kay Miles: isang pekeng kasal kapalit ng promosyon at kapangyarihan nito sa trabaho. Walang emosyon. Walang komplikasyon. Pero sa bawat halik na para sa publiko, sa bawat titig na hindi na scripted ay unti-unting nagiging totoo. At kapag nalaman ni Miles ang tunay na dahilan ng alok sa kanya, bibitaw na ba siya sa kontrata of ipaglalaban ang nabuong pagmamahal?

Angelina, rather known as Angel has continuously been successful after inheriting her family wealth. ever since she was betrayed by her first love, a man who she blamed for the death of her parents, she decided never to love another. she took pride into her work and chased away all kinds of suitors and lovers who came her way. but how long can she keep up? especially when her looks are too breathtaking to ignore, not to mention her elegance, class and riches... which makes it very hard for her to trust the real intention of men towards her. She's got all any woman could ever ask for, except love and family. And the only relatives she's got are all gold diggers. So she took pride in herself and her work... now all that's about to change.

She hides behind the stars. He stands in the spotlight, but their fake marriage might be the most real thing they’ve ever known. Reeyah Olivar works in the shadows of showbiz—doubling for actresses in dangerous stunts, and paparazzi setups. She’s used to pretending. So when billionaire CEO Jurgen Gabriel Del Rosario offers her ten million pesos to pretend to be his wife for a year, it feels like just another role. Only this time, the bruises aren’t fake, and neither are the feelings. As the cameras fade and reality sets in, Reeyah finds herself in a new kind of danger—the kind that comes with falling for a man who swore he’d never love.

Everything had always come easy for Crystal. Her life was easy, loving parents and a brother who would stand by her through thick and thin. Unfortunately her life came crashing down when her parents died in an unfortunate car accident, following that, years later the heartless billionaire, Ryke Sterling forces her into a contract marriage. She tries to adjust to her new life as Ryke battles with his demons. She finds out a new world exists, one of sex, power, money and betrayal. Her once perfect life is completely turned upside down as it changes pattern like a kaleidoscope. Demons from Ryke's past threaten to destroy everything he had built. He struggles to overcome them while trying to keep the walls he built around himself up He watches as she tries to peel the layers off him while battling with the biggest form of betrayal from the people she loved the most. He realizes that he can't move forward if he doesn't stop running and faces his past and without it, he can't have a future to look forward to. He knows he has to make a choice, either set Crystal who could possibly be his future free or let the demons of his past consume them both. He fears he might ruin her but can you really ruin someone that already lived in ruins?

Parents of Mia are dictatorship and homophobic, kaya nang nalaman nila na may karelasyon itong babae ay pinagkasundo siya kay Ethan, the youngest son of Mendoza. Mia continued her relationship secretly to her long-time girlfriend Yunnie. Sabi nga nila walang sikreto ang hindi nabubunyag, kaya nalaman ito ni Ethan. Of course, he gets mad but he chose to accept his wife and didn’t tell anyone about it especially to her parents, but Mia’s parents find out na pinagtatakpan siya ng kanyang asawa at ngayon pati kay Ethan ay galit ang mga ito, they told him na, imbis na paghiwalayin ay itinago pa ang katotohanan sa kanila, kaya inutusan nila itong gumawa ng paraan para maghiwalay ang dalawa. Zoey was forced by his parents to marry the youngest grandson of their parents' doctor's friend. Three years of being married to Lee and she hasn't learned to love him. Her heart is full of anger towards him, where in fact Lee did everything for his wife. He spoiled her and loved her unconditionally but in the end, she chose to leave him.

“One night stand, no strings attached”. That's all it was supposed to be to save desperate Sophia's mother's life . But when her passionate encounter with Julian results in pregnancy, a contract marriage is forged. Bound together by necessity, they navigate a fragile partnership . But as the shadows of Sophia's past close in, they begin to see the good in each other. Can their marriage of convenience become a powerful alliance , strong enough to overcome the secrets, lies and danger that threaten to destroy them?

Natalie Harper leads a simple life. A trained professional secretary, she had always been diligent, organized, and committed to staying out of trouble. Her uneventful life is upended when her gruff boss, Alexander Hayes-a wealthy CEO-makes her an offer she can't refuse: a marriage contract. Alexander needs a fiancée to save his reputation and to get that crucial business contract, and Natalie fits perfectly. From the beginning, it would seem pretty easy: she gets financial security, and he saves his company. But getting into Alexander's glittering world is far from simple. Thrown into a whirlwind of lavish parties, prying socialites, and Alexander's guarded past, Natalie quickly realizes she is in over her head. Things get even more complicated when Alexander's ex-fiancée resurfaces, determined to wreak havoc. As old secrets start to unravel, Natalie begins to question everything-especially her own feelings. The more time she spends by Alexander's side, the more impossible it is not to feel the emotions she was so determined to keep out of their deal. Is this a game he is playing, or is there really something genuine behind those cold and remote eyes? Can Natalie navigate his world of deceit and power, or will she lose herself in the process?

Alora is no princess and her life is not a bed of roses despite being the Alpha's daughter. Her mother hates her for being weak and been born a female. Her sister bullies her with every chance she gets. Her father is ignorant about her, turning a blind eye to everything. When her mate chooses her sister over her, she is shattered. During her mate choosing ceremony, she is drugged and ends in bed with the lycan prince of Alistar kingdom. A contract marriage, that's what he offers her in exchange of her freedom in two years. But this relationship is bound to bring more complications on her life. A second chance mate? But is there a future for them?

Everyone knows Francesco Greco, heir to the largest mafia family in Solerio, is a notorious playboy. Yet when he swears to God that he'll love me for the rest of his life, I choose to believe him. He lives up to his words during the first year of our marriage. The Greco heir, whose presence alone terrorizes others, clings to me like a loyal puppy at home. But by the second year, he starts returning home with one lover after another. Rumors of his scandalous affairs spread, and I become the laughingstock of Solerio. On our eighth anniversary, his 99th lover taunts me in front of everyone at dinner. "Don't sleep in the master bedroom tonight," she says. "Mr. Greco and I are going to have some fun there. Also, change the sheets. I can't stand how dirty your things are." Everyone expects me to break down under such humiliation. Instead, I smile and turn on my heel. Then, I dial Madre Greco's number. "Madre, it's been eight years," I say, my voice steady. "It's time for me to leave."