El Filibusterismo Kabanata 23

On August 23, the Metropolitan Police entered a well-appointed flat at 36 Suffolk Street, in the heart of London. In the flat, they found an ensuite bathroom; in the bathtub, they found a padlocked bag, and in the bag, they found the body of Tina Davis Tina, a brilliant mathematician, worked in Cheltenham for GQHC, Britain's domestic eavesdropping agency. She lived in London on secondment to MI6, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, and the block of flats where they found her body is an MI6 "safe house reportedly". Uninterested in potential national-security angles, the police immediately announced they were looking for clues to Tina's mysterious death in the details of her private life. But they didn't make much headway. A month after discovering her body, they still hadn't determined the cause of death, although they had admitted the case was "complex" and "unexplained." It seemed like a job for Quintus Noone Fortunately, he happened to be available.

On the night of her graduation, Elle lost her mum and her best friend Ethan went missing. Her mum's death was strange. She was found dead and dry, with no blood in her when an autopsy was conducted. The only injury on her was two tiny dots on her neck. How she died, she didn't know. But everything pointed to Ethan. Elle had left him with her mum that night, only to come back to meet the worst scenario that tormented her life. This happened five years ago when at the age of eighteen, she moved on and re-established her mum's business known as EL corporations. Now 23 years old, her nightmares started again when Ethan came back. ~~EXCERPT~~ Her emotions swirled all over the place. She was still the stupid Elle. She trusted people easily, but what did they do? They pay her back with heartache and pain. "Elle, I warn you," He said slowly walking toward her like the predator he was. Elle gazed fiercely at him "What are you going to do? Lock me up? Or drink me to death.?!" Ethan smiled, the smile that weakened her bones, that shook her very core and being. "Elle, if you run, I chase, and if I catch?" He took her by the waist and pulled her to him. Their body was so close that his hot breath fanned her neck turning her red. Ethan's hand tightened around her waist "You make me lose my sanity Elle, do you know that?" He bent toward her inhaling her sweet scent that always invaded his senses. Elle's eye's turned wild "Let me go this instant!" Ethan's eye's darkened when he gazed down at her luscious red lips. Before he knew it, his mouth captured her lips in a warm sweet kiss.

Everyone in Vallermoore knew I was Cole Mitchell and Finn Archer's most treasured princess. At 12, Cole saved me from my abusive dad's grip and gave me a second shot at life. He vowed to protect me always. At 13, Finn rented out an entire amusement park for my birthday and whispered that guarding my smile was his mission for life. Now I was 23, and they locked me in a pitch-black, freezing attic for three winter days. As I slowly lost consciousness, they were busy fawning over Zoey Hart, their long-lost childhood friend. "Everything you have is mine, so it's time to give it back." After hearing what Zoey said, I left without making a scene or shedding a single tear. However, for years after, they tore the city apart and tried to find me like mad.

“You don’t get to break my heart the way you did and still stand here to tell me how to heal!” Laura exclaimed in anguish, confronting her fiancé. King. When a 23 year old Laura Ferguson who doubles as a housekeeper for her Billionaire boss, Kingston McGorritth and a cafe attendant gets faced with the challenge of raising money for a dire heart surgery, she accepts a proposal from Mr McGorritth to be his personal assistant for a day. That one day affair led to her getting pregnant for him. What Laura didn’t know was that she and this pregnancy was his miracle. He proposed a marriage of convenience for them both, but their union would untangle a web of secret and lies. As both their pasts collide will she end up regretting crossing paths with King? Be ready to hold your breath as you read on to find out!

Twelve years ago, Cherry Collins was orphaned after a ghastly fire outbreak, broke across her parents massive restaurant empire, killing them on the spot and rendering her homeless, Cherry became heartbroken and lost. Just 11 years old at the time, she roamed round the streets begging for food and eating from trash cans. Luckily for her she meets Jayson, at a mansion where she goes to pick trash, they hit it off and quickly become tight friends. Due to unknown reasons, they split during college. Revolving worlds and changing times, they meet again, Cherry is now 23, and a cold-hearted, rich and independent woman, who has vowed never to fall in love again, Jayson is still a rich enterprenuer. They meet and rekindle old flames and friendship. Will they finally fall in love? Can they admit that the friendship from before was more than just that? Find out in this intriguing romance novel.

Alenta Serafine, aktris berusia 23 tahun, ditengah popularitasnya yang menanjak ia mengandung anak dari Rafael Herenson, merupakan putera sulung keluarga terkaya kedua di negara ini. Rafael menolak untuk bertanggungjawab atas janin yang dikandung Alenta hingga akhirnya Alenta memilih menemui Richard, ayah Rafael. Namun ternyata Richard malah membawa Alenta ke tempat aborsi secara paksa. Di tengah prosesnya, Alenta hampir kehilangan nyawa, tubuhnya dibuang ke pantai oleh anak buah Richard lalu ditemukan oleh Alden dan Selly. Atas pertolongan Alden dan Selly, Alenta berhasil selamat dari maut, ia bersumpah akan membalaskan dendamnya pada keluarga Herenson meski ia harus merubah identitasnya melalui operasi plastik menjadi gadis bernama Kimmy Ara.

Publik gempar saat Emily Harper menolak lamaran dari Brandon, pengusaha muda idaman semua wanita. Lelah menghadapi komentar orang-orang, pewaris Savior Group itu nekat kabur ke negara lain. Tanpa satu pun pengawal, tanpa satu pun orang yang menjaganya. "Jangan bertingkah seperti anak-anak, Emily. Berhentilah menunggu Cayden. Bocah dari 23 tahun yang lalu itu pasti sudah lupa padamu. Sekarang juga cepat pulang! Jangan sampai musuh kita mengambil kesempatan ini untuk menculikmu!" Gawatnya, Emily tidak mengindahkan peringatan itu. Ia mengira dirinya aman hingga akhirnya ia sadar. Seseorang telah memasukkan obat tidur ke dalam minuman yang baru saja dihabiskannya itu! Bagaimana nasib Emily selanjutnya? Adakah seseorang yang bisa menyelamatkannya dari situasi genting tersebut?

Elviara Anastasya, gadis berusia 23 tahun yang seharusnya menjadi pewaris utama Adiwijaya Group, kini di tendang keluar dari keluarganya setelah sang ibu dan adik tiri menjebaknya untuk tidur dengan seorang pria asing. Seakan tak cukup sulit, Elviara juga harus merawat saudara kembarnya yang memiliki riwayat penyakit jantung bawaan dari lahir. Di saat Elviara berada di titik terendah dalam hidupnya, Dia bertemu dengan Elbara Alexander, tuan muda keluarga Alexander, yang ternyata adalah pria yang menidurinya di malam itu! Apa yang kiranya akan Elviara lakukan? Apakah dia akan menutupi kejadian di malam itu dan lari, atau malah menerima kenyataan jika tuan muda Alexander ini menginginkan dirinya?

Vince Cornell is the Eldest son of Alpha Damien. The Alpha who has the 4th strongest and largest pack in the world. But being the alpha's son Vince never shifted. He is 23 years old now but his wolf hasn't come out. That's why Alpha Damien announced his second son, Andrew Cornell as Alpha. But that did not bother Vince. . He was heart-broken when his mate who claimed to his mate, Rachel since she was 18 years, rejected him for his younger brother, Andrew. And worse, Andrew selected Rachel as his chosen mate. Just when Vince thought it couldn't get any worse, he was forced to attend the Luna Ceremony, where his brother marked Rachel in front of the pack. . But he didn't know that this ceremony was just the beginning of his amazing future filled with lots of love.

Meriel Lhalhaine Mandayog "Lyn" for short, fresh graduate, 23 year old never been touched and never been kissed, she never had a boyfriend before because her parents were strict and very old fashioned minded. That way she felt like a prison person, she don't have her freedom but when she meet a hot lawyer name Tyeron Bon Vanderburgh a 29 year old man Who has this sexy voice and strong aura that can make her feel unexplainable pleasure when they share a sinful night after her graduation. All she could think was the words Mr Vanderburgh said that night. "Let's taste heaven together, angel," he whispered between their kisses. Will Lyn break her family rule and agree to have an underground romance with Mr. Vanderburgh or she will just forget the sinful pleasure they shared.