Entertainment Circle

"Marry me," Helena said with a pounding heart. Alexander's eyes darkened, making her legs feel like jelly. "And what do I get in return?" "80% of my shares, plus 2 years of my time." "I don't want your shares, Helena... I want you." ***** They say you only realise what you've lost when it's gone. Helena realised this as she lay dying, killed by her husband and sister. Switched at birth and reclaimed by a family that never wanted her, Helena lived as an outsider in her own home. But when her grandfather left her a fortune, suddenly everyone cared. Especially Michael, her sister's ex-boyfriend, who swept her off her feet with promises of love. But love was a lie. Pregnant and naive, Helena signed away everything before they killed her. In her final moments, she prayed for one impossible thing: a second chance. When Helena opens her eyes to the reading of her grandfather's will, she knows exactly what she has to do. No more being the fool. Now, she'll reclaim what's hers and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Then she collides with handsome and powerful Alexander Grant, who looks at her like she's a puzzle he's dying to solve. He harbours dark secrets—including a terminal illness and a solemn promise to her dead grandfather. When Helena proposed a contract marriage, his answer ignited a fire neither of them could control. He remembers their past life, and this time, he'll stop at nothing to protect her, claim her, and make her his, even as his own life is fading. But desire is a dangerous game when your grovelling ex-husband wants you back and enemies circle like vultures. Can Helena save the one man who truly loves her, or will trusting her heart destroy her all over again?

I had spent my whole life living in the shadow of my sister, Juliana, the woman everyone in the mafia's heir circle adored and protected. She had no idea that I had been reborn. Just like in my previous life, she smiled sweetly and gently, insisting that I pick my fiancé first, pretending to be thoughtful and gracious. However, this time, I refused. In my previous life, I naïvely believed she meant well. I married the man she recommended, Chester Kane, an heir who was said to have been paralyzed after an ambush. I gave up my right to inherit the family, becoming his caretaker, his crutch, the medicine he used to fight loneliness. However, no matter how much warmth I gave him, his heart remained frozen. The truth only came out during my sister's pregnancy celebration. When an assassin from a rival family raised his gun toward her belly, the man who had not stood in years suddenly rose to his feet. He shoved me toward the muzzle of the gun. All seven bullets tore into my womb. As I collapsed, I saw him pull my sister into his arms, shielding her with his own body and taking the final shot for her. Only then did I understand. He had never been paralyzed. His family had never abandoned him. He pretended to be sick because Juliana's heart belonged to another man, and he refused to be tied to me. "I'm sorry, Tania," he said. "I lied to you. However, I couldn't let Juliana lose the heir she's carrying. I'll repay what I owe you in our next life." When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day my father asked us to choose our marriage partners. This time, I chose no one. Yet back then, they were the ones who begged for my love.

Kyrana adalah mahasiswa tahun ketiga berumur 19 tahun di ITB yang mengambil jurusan DKV. Ia terkenal sebagai primadona di angkatannya. Bukan hanya karena kesempurnaan fisik, tapi juga karena sifat dan kepribadiannya yang membuat orang-orang mayoritas menyukainya. Meski begitu, ia dikenal sebagai orang yang berteman dengan siapa saja. Ia tak punya circle, ia tak punya sahabat. Ia adalah orang yang selalu terlihat sendirian. Raka, mahasiswa tahun akhir jurusan IT di ITB, memiliki julukan yang berkebalikan dengan Kyra. Jika Kyra adalah matahari, maka Raka adalah bulan. Ia pendiam, terkesan dingin dan suram, dan tak banyak yang menyukai kepribadiannya itu. Ia selalu berkeliaran bersama sahabatnya, Vino. Dan, dibalik kesuramannya itu, ia adalah mahasiswa berprestasi dan terbaik di angkatannya. Pertemuan pertama mereka adalah ketidaksengajaan, ketika Raka melihat Kyra diganggu oleh lima lelaki tak dikenal di luar lingkungan kampus. Meski awalnya Raka ingin membiarkan, tapi akhirnya ia tetap membantu. Dan, pertemuan kedua mereka adalah ketika orang tua mereka memperkenalkan mereka dalam perjodohan. Dan, penilaian Kyra dan Raka terhadap satu sama lain berubah drastis. Raka seperti bangsawan, sementara Kyra seperti boneka yang dikendalikan orang tuanya. Tak punya perasaan satu sama lain, mereka mencoba untuk berpacaran lebih dulu untuk saling kenal. Saat itulah, Raka tahu bagaimana Kyra sebenarnya. Raka yang iba pun mulai mencintai Kyra dan bermaksud untuk menikahi Kyra untuk menyelamatkannya, juga untuk menjalin kerja sama perusahaan kedua keluarga. Dan, Kyra yang semula pasrah pada hidupnya, perlahan mulai mengenal tujuan hidup semenjak mengenal Raka. Namun, apakah Kyra dapat mewujudkan keinginannya untuk hidup panjang umur bersama Raka? Apakah Raka dapat membahagiakan Kyra dan membuatnya panjang umur? Karena, sebenarnya umur Kyra diperkirakan hanya sampai 20 tahun karena penyakit jantung bawaan yang dideritanya.

My mom, Gina Lowry, uses the six million dollars from selling our family hotel to buy my cousin, Harry Sullivan, a villa. The next day, my fiancé of five years, Charles Gomez, dumps me. "Vivian, this is the end for us," Charles says, sitting in the café of a five-star hotel. His tone is so matter-of-fact that it sounds as if he's merely discussing a business deal. The engagement ring in my hand suddenly feels burning hot. I ask, "Why? Our wedding is next month." He stirs his coffee casually and replies, "Your family is known for favoring sons above all else. I looked into it. Your parents sold off the family business and gave all the assets to your cousin, Harry." A chill runs through my whole body as I argue, "That was my parents' decision. It has nothing to do with me!" "Does it really have nothing to do with you?" Charles looks up, his gaze sharp. "You're a daughter of the Sullivan family. In the future, you'll have to keep supporting your useless cousin endlessly. My family won't have any part in such an unreasonable practice. It's simply too embarrassing." In a trembling voice, I plead, "Charles, we've been together for five years. Is what we have less than these worldly considerations?" He lets out a light scoff. "What we have? Vivian, you're 28. How are you still this naive? In our circle, marriage is never just about two people." He stands up and adjusts the cuff of his custom suit. "I hope you find someone more suitable for you." I watch his resolute back as he walks away. Biting my lip hard, I refuse to let the tears fall. My phone chimes as a message from my mom comes in. In the photo, Harry is standing in front of a luxury villa with his arm around the influencer girlfriend he's been dating for three months. He is smiling smugly, like he's at the top of the world. Mom sounds overjoyed in her voice message. "Vivian, look how grand Harry's new home is! Now, he won't have to worry about his marital home when he gets married!" I stare at the photo and laugh through my tears. The moment I leave the family group chat and block all my relatives, my fingertips feel ice-cold. I sneer inwardly, "Since a daughter can never compare to a son in your hearts, then from now on, that precious nephew of yours will be your only family. When he drives you out of the villa bought with your entire savings, I wonder if you'll remember the daughter you abandoned today."