Evolution Begins With A Big Tree Chapter 178

Marriage, to me, was a sacred vow - not a business proposition. Yet, that's exactly what Hayes Caldwell, the enigmatic billionaire, offered: $200,000 to wear his ring. Just 24 hours prior, my world crashed down. Fired from my job after pouring years into a project, I sought solace in the bottom of a bottle. That's when our paths crossed, and the night blurred into reckless passion. But morning brought a harsh reality: our intimate encounter had gone viral. Hayes's solution? A contract marriage to salvage our reputations. I hesitated, but desperation won out. Agreeing to his terms, I sealed my fate. Little did I know, the line between pretense and reality would soon blur, threatening to consume us both. Hop into this ride with me… let’s see how the story unfolds.

Lilliane’s life began to spiral into chaos and danger when her guardians forced her into an arranged marriage with 68-year-old media magnate Arnulfo Fuentes in order to save their company from bankruptcy. In desperation, unable to bear the thought of him benefiting from her young body, she made the decision to give herself to a much younger man. However, the consequences of that night were far more than Lilliane ever expected. Terrified of Mr. Fuentes, she broke the agreement. She fled from her ruthless guardians and the man she was supposed to marry. But neither her guardians nor Mr. Fuentes would stop searching for her, especially Fuentes, who would not rest until he had what he believed to be ‘his’. However, it wasn’t just her guardians and Mr. Fuentes who were after her; the handsome stranger to whom she had given her virginity was now also seeking her out after reading the article about her upcoming marriage to the famous media magnate. Intrigued by Lilliane’s intelligence, bravery, and remarkable skill in evading those hunting her, his interest in her only grew stronger. As her family’s business continued to crumble, Mathilda, her aunt, became even more determined to find her and push through with the arrangement that Lilliane was desperately trying to escape. But Lilliane could not allow that to happen, especially since everything was now at stake—her freedom, her future, and her baby. She had to fight to protect the things that mattered most. In a world ruled by power, money, greed, and betrayal, will Lilliane be able to overcome those who seek to control her for their own selfish gain, or will she fall into the hands of those she’s been running from—or into the arms of the father of her unborn child?

Kurt Kenton- Billionaire, arrogant, closed off. Laurel Hyde; Most beautiful woman in the world, actress and filthy rich. What happens when the little secret that Laurel has spent years hiding comes into light? What happens when their hatred for each other hits another level? Revenge or love?

Emiliano Alvaro, a charismatic handsome young bachelor. The heir to the Alvaro fortune, a Casanova who doesn't take life seriously and likes having fun. To him endless parties and women to warm his bed is his way of life until an unfortunate night he got into trouble and his life changed drastically "Mr. Emiliano Alvaro...you can't just use me make me pregnant and escape!"a woman entered his life with a child claiming it to be his Sia Navarro, an ambitious 21 years old girl with endless beauty. The second daughter to the wealthy Navarro family who found herself at a right place at the wrong time and ended up saving a Billionaire from getting killed but a complication happened when she ended up spending a one night stand with him and her life changed forever Will Emiliano ever admit to something he didn't remember nor a woman he knew nothing of and how was he going to live a new life with a child he didn't know? A MUST Read story full of drama, betrayal, lies, hot romance and an arrogant male lead

Alphonsus Series 2: Jannah Leigh Alcantara She has been in love with her best friend and successfully kept her feelings from him ever since they were young. But when he got drunk, something happened between them. He brought her to his bed, and it happens over and over again every time he got drunk. Now, what will happen once she gets pregnant? ----- Jannah Leigh Alcantara has been in love with Jeremy, her best friend. She successfully kept her feelings from him ever since they were young. But one night, Jeremy got drunk. Confident that Jeremy wouldn't remember a single thing once he woke up, Jannah confessed her feelings, only to be taken advantage of by him. Something always happened between them, and Jannah couldn't help but surrender to the man she loved the most. But then, she got pregnant and was presented with the biggest betrayal she had ever experienced in her entire life: Jeremy revealed something that broke her heart. Now, she was torn between letting Jeremy take responsibility or hide their child. But upon choosing the former for she was left with no choice, his parents found out about her pregnancy and did something that both turn their worlds upside down. And that is, setting them up for marriage.

Yara Martinez was meant to be a one night fling and everything that happened was meant to end right there in Montero Clubhouse. But that faithful night of intimacy led to an unwanted pregnancy which made Yara and Grayson have no other choice than come to an understanding if they want to keep the child.

“Rule No. 1 – sex is off the table” He looked at me, a certain darkness clouding his eyes that only brewed lust and desire “Don't worry doll, I'm not going to touch you, not unless you beg me to” Five years ago, Helena De Luca is divorced by her husband, Dante D'angelo, when his high school sweetheart returned and claimed his heart. Now, Helena’s back, not for rekindled romance but for survival. Her family's empire is under siege, and the only way to protect it is to strike a dangerous deal with the man she once called her own. Dante agrees to help—but there's only one way: a fake marriage. Helena's reluctance turns to desperation when the rival gangs close in, forcing her to accept. She sets one rule—no falling in love. The stakes are high and complications arise in the form of Dante's manipulative cousin Matteo, who's determined to tear them apart to have Helena for himself no matter what it takes. To make matters worse, Dante’s first love is back, determined to destroy Helena's life and claim Dante for herself. Their worlds entangle, a dark sinful attraction festering between Dante and Helena and getting caught in a dirty game of lust, dark desires tainted with betrayal and manipulation. Would Helena be able to withstand the demands of falling for a man as dangerous or would she give in to the pressures of those who want them apart?

Ruby Rose Castillo, a twenty eight years old hardworking secretary at Whitlock's Group of Company, due to the influence of alcohol, she bravely accepted a dare of her friend to kiss the most handsome man in the bar. Upon laying eyes on Adam Whitlock, she was convinced that he was the most handsome man...not just in the bar but also in the whole world. So, without any hesitation, she kissed him. When her lips touched his. She become mindless. She wanted him to touch her intimately. She wanted to devour the man who made her body burn. She wanted to taste the decadence that was Adam. And that kiss turned into a hot and intimate encounter at the backseat of his car. He claimed her body, made her taste heaven, made her shout in ecstacy and made her a woman. After that night, she wanted to forget the man who made her climax. She wanted to convince herself that everything's happened was just a dream. But how can she forget him...when the next day that she meet her new boss...it was Adam...the man who pleasured him last night.

Her only mistake, is to love the wrong person. She's the daughter of a rich family. Her father gave her everything she wanted. She doesn't't know the world as the dirty place it is. And that's why she fell in love with a nothing guy. A guy with no money, no ability, not even decent respect to her. It was okay until she found him in bed with her best friend. Now, raging with revenge, she accepted a marriage deal with her nemesis.

Inimbitahan ni Monique ang kanyang mga empleyado sa kanilang farm at mansion for her post birthday celebration. During that night ay nagkaroon sila ng small drink session. Hanggang sa may dumating na dalawang lalaki sa mini bar ng mansion. One of whom was Jarred. Unang kita pa lamang ni Celia rito ay namangha na siya. Mukha itong prinsipe sa mga fairy tales. Guwapo, matikas, at mukhang mabango. Ngayon lamang yata siya nakakita ng ganito kaguwapong lalaki sa tanang buhay niya. Panakaw at palihim niya itong tinititigan. Hanggang sa panlabuan na siya ng paningin dala ng epekto ng alak na nainom. Being the virgin that she was, never in her wildest dream she had thought she would one day yield to a stranger’s advances. Sa parehong gabing nagkakilala sila ni Jarred ay kusa at buong loob niyang ipinagkaloob ang sarili rito. Which became the biggest scandal ever happened in the Sandival mansion. Pinangako niyang hindi na muli pang magku-krus ang mga landas nila ni Jarred. For he caused nothing but misery. Pero iba ang itinadhana. Dahil ang taong pinaka-pinagkakautangan niya ng loob ay may kaugnayan sa lalaki. Ba’t ba siya pinatulan ni Jarred gayong napakaganda pala ng girlfriend nito? Hanggang kailan nila maitatago ang mga lihim ng kahapon?