El Filibusterismo Kabanata 23

禁欲的な名門御曹司と結婚して七年、神谷美月（かみたに みづき）はついに心が冷え切り、この家を離れることを決意した。 「システム、七日後に私を元の世界に戻して」 美月は顔を上げ、向かいのビルの広告スクリーンに映る映像を見つめ、胸が締め付けられるような思いに駆られた。 次の瞬間、彼女は迷いなくシステムを呼び出す。 【宿主様、ミッション終了を確認しました。帰還システム起動中】 しばらくすると、美月の頭上にカウントダウンが表示された。 【帰還システム起動成功。宿主様は七年前に攻略ミッションを完了しましたが、世界からの離脱が遅れたため、交通事故死としての離脱となります。残り時間：6日23時間59分……】

I’m the last of a cursed bloodline. He’s the Alpha who lost everything because of mine. Matteo Cruz Valentino “El Lobo”—feared biker, mafia leader, Alpha without mercy—was never meant to be my mate. But the moon doesn’t care about grudges, and fate has no compassion. Now I’m trapped in his world. His rules. His war. He won’t love me. He won’t even look at me without hate in his eyes. But behind that hate is something raw… something breaking. He caged me in his world of darkness and violence… yet kisses me like I’m the only thing that’s ever made him feel real. And I’m not sure which will kill me first—his silence, or his touch.

Mientras estaba en la escuela, Hillary Futon fue retada por sus amigas a besar a su enamorado de la infancia, Nathan Trent. Él es el chico más lindo de la escuela y se rumorea que es el único heredero del grupo de empresas Trent.Ella se mantuvo alejada de ello porque todos saben cuánto odia Nathan estar con una mujer. Pero en el día de su graduación, decide aceptar el desafío y hacerlo solo por diversión.Nunca supo que su vida cambiaría después de ese beso...Nathan Trent es el único hijo de Simon Trent y heredero del imperio Trent. Es tan guapo y de carácter frío, sin embargo, cada chica desea ser su novia, pero él no puede acercarse a ninguna mujer porque se irrita con su presencia.Su posición como heredero es disputada por los ancianos de la casa Trent, ya que nunca se le ha visto con una mujer, por lo que todos asumen que es gay y los ancianos nunca aprobarían que un hombre gay dirija los negocios familiares.Nathan nunca sale con nadie y nunca se compromete con una mujer, pero cuando recibió un beso de Hillary, supo que la quería solo para él.

Léa, 23 ans, blonde, studieuse et assidue, décroche un poste d’assistante dans une grande entreprise. Pleine d’espoir, elle tombe vite de haut face à Einer Durval, son patron : charismatique, strict et manipulateur, il tente de la faire renvoyer dès son arrivée, la jugeant banale et inexpérimentée. Mais Léa s’accroche. Sa rigueur et sa ténacité la maintiennent à son poste — et attisent l’intérêt toxique de Durval. Entre critiques humiliantes, exigences démesurées et compliments empoisonnés, il tisse autour d’elle une toile de contrôle psychologique. D’abord admirative, Léa sombre peu à peu dans le doute et la culpabilité… jusqu’au jour où elle comprend qu’elle n’est pas seule à avoir été piégée.

Normal is overrated; that’s what my mom always said. My mom didn’t know the half of it. For 23 years, I thought my biggest problem was being an adopted child of a single mom in a tiny house, then I burst into flames. My first thought was mental breakdown, but that didn’t explain the fact that real flames were put out by real firefighters, so I fled to the city. The plan had been to check myself into a mental hospital, but I’d been too afraid, so I looked for a temporary job while I worked up the courage. My first interview is where things really went off the deep end. I found myself submerged in a world of monsters, and I was one of them. By my 24th birthday, I would supposedly be set into my immortality, with supernatural powers and all. With not one, but two handsome immortals watching out for me, hatred and hostility still lurked around every corner.

Six months." That’s all he offered her. “I can only help you for six months. After that, I have to go back to my world," Victor said, his dark eyes piercing as he spoke. There was something about this man that sent chills down her spine, and yet, that same thing pulled her to him.   Sophia Martins, a sheltered 23 year old, had spent six years living a lie. Forced into marriage with her childhood crush, John Smith, she believed it was the only way to keep a fraction of her late father’s company. But when she learns the truth,that the company had always been hers,she files for divorce, determined to take back what was stolen from her.   Her plans for freedom, however, take a deadly turn when John sends a hitman after her. Just as her life hangs by a thread, a mysterious and devastatingly handsome stranger intervenes, saving her and offering to be her bodyguard,but only for six months.   As the days unfold, Sophia finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, only to discover that William, her charming protector, is not who he claims to be. He is Victor Falcone, the ruthless Mafia Don feared by all. As she’s thrust into his dangerous world of power and violence, her questions multiply.   Why did he lie to her? Why had he been protecting her?   Will their love be able to withstand the truth, or will Victor’s reality tear them apart?

Un groupe d'amis, en quête d'une pause loin de la routine quotidienne, loue une maison isolée au bord d’un lac mystérieux pour un séjour de quelques jours. Au début, l’endroit semble paisible et parfait pour la détente, mais peu à peu, des phénomènes étranges viennent troubler leur tranquillité. Une présence maléfique, liée au sombre passé de la maison et du lac, se dévoile progressivement, jouant avec leurs peurs et leurs secrets les plus enfouis.Jour après jour, l’atmosphère devient plus oppressante, leurs tensions personnelles s’intensifient, et les amis se retrouvent pris au piège d’une spirale de terreur. Tandis qu'ils tentent de comprendre ce qui leur arrive et de trouver un moyen de s’échapper, les vérités sur les tragédies passées et le lien sinistre qu'elles partagent avec la maison viennent à la lumière.Leur amitié, mise à rude épreuve, sera le seul espoir pour survivre… mais tous ne quitteront pas cet endroit indemnes. Alors que l'ombre du lac continue de planer sur eux, la frontière entre le réel et l'horreur devient de plus en plus floue.

“I can never be with you. I am your teacher and your elder!” What happens when the moon goddess decides to play a dirty matchmaker game and pairs up a teacher and a student as soul mates? Meet Xena Michael, a 23-year-old teacher at Cold Zone College. She had been single for 23 years, feeling like she may never find her mate. But guess what? Fate has a surprise in store for her. It turns out, her mate is none other than the Alpha's son, who is also her most brilliant student. He had just turned 18 and became the Alpha of the Silver Dominion pack. Will Xena really accept a junior and her student as her mate?

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

Andrea Silva se vio obligada a casarse con el supuesto novio de su hermana gemela, Camila Silva, tras la huida de su hermana. Andrea quedó profundamente desconsolada al descubrir que el hombre con el que acababa de casarse estaba enamorado de su hermana y que ella solo era una sustituta hasta que Camila regresara. Andrea pensó que podría enamorar a Damine Fel, pero ¿qué pasaría si su hermana regresara y quisiera recuperar a su novio? ¿Qué pasaría si su esposo la obligara a divorciarse? ¿Qué pasaría si descubriera que estaba embarazada de él, pero él no quería saber nada de ella?