Existential Questions

"Look, if I told you I loved you, it would be a lie," I said to him. "But I love you, Anika," he responded, his eyes filled with sadness. "I don't feel the same way. I am content with my life as it is. I don't believe in love, and I value my freedom too much to give it up," I explained to him, hoping he would understand. "Please, just give me a chance. I promise I'll make you happy," he pleaded. "Stop..." I interrupted, feeling exhausted by his continuous pleading. "I'll do whatever you ask, I'll even change-" "Just stop!" I finally yelled, unable to tolerate any more of his words. "Why would you love me when I clearly stated my aversion to relationships?" I screamed in frustration. "I thought we could give our friendship a try, but you ruined it all by falling in love with me. Let's not see each other again," I firmly stated and walked away. *** Anika Rebecca Downs, a 23-year-old woman, appears to have it all. She possesses beauty, a charismatic figure, wealth, popularity, and all the good things one could desire. However, there is one crucial thing missing from her life – love. This absence stems from her past experiences of being used by men who were drawn to her wealth. Fed up with the constant disappointment, Anika vowed to never fall in love again. But what happens when Kelvin Birtch enters the picture? Kelvin was an appealing man who works for her company. At first, she tries to deny the growing attraction she feels towards him. However, how long can she suppress her feelings? And what will happen when her manipulating ex resurfaces in her life? To uncover the answers to these questions and more, delve into the rest of the book... :)

“Do you find me disgusting after the kiss? Was I a bad kisser?” Bianca let out, standing up as well. “Would this surface?” Felix asked as he pulled her closer to his chest! Before she could utter another word from her lips, Felix had covered her lips with his. The kiss panned out to be pecking on the lips but got intense every minute, the small touch her boss gave her was a new experience for Bianca. Every kiss increases the rate of her heartbeat. Her skin where in hot flames, Bianca couldn't help it as a soft moan escaped her lips. She didn't know if what they were doing was right, his lips became more demanding as their tongues intertwined together. Her lips seemed to meet his demand as she clutched her hands on his shirt. After Felix had pulled away, he placed a tingling kiss on her nose. “Would this answer your question?” Felix asked, staring keenly at her eyes. Both of them seemed to be breathing hard from the kiss they had shared. “I don't get you?” Bianca let out stepping away from him a little, she didn't know if she could hold herself from not kissing her boss again. Her hormones were getting the best of her already and she needed to run for her life. She wanted to leave when his next word stopped her. “I like kissing you, Bianca, I was so busy with work that I didn't know that you were affected. I didn't know if you would be uncomfortable if I had brought It up when we were in the car that night, why don't you just quit asking more questions or running away? Just kiss me since you want to,” Felix let out, Bianca was stunned by her boss's words.

“I think it's about time you devour me.” I heard him say and I blinked. What was he talking about? A frown creased my face. His confidence and graceful poise seem to unnerve me. He had something about him I couldn't figure out, yet. “Wh-a-t did you say?” I stuttered, forcing myself to tear my eyes away from his face. He chuckled, then leaned closer to my ears. “I asked when you were going to devour me.” I flinched. What was he playing at? Was he flirting with me so openly? I willed myself to ignore his statement. I had a bigger task at hand to let myself be bothered by a pretty man. I cleared my throat and his eyes were now focused on me. “I have no time for your gimmicks. Excuse me.” I was leaving when I felt his hands draw me back. “You leave only when I ask you to.” He growled and I instantly felt my knees weaken. His voice carries with it some kind of authority. I felt my wolf curl inside of me. I have so many questions racing in my head. Who was this handsome stranger with so much nerves? ***** When Ava's mother fell ill, Ava vowed to go to the ends of the earth to save her. Ava got more shattered after finding her boyfriend in bed with her best friend. With her boyfriend's betrayal fresh in her mind, Ava moved on with a promise to lock her heart from any man. But the moon goddess has another plan for her. Dylan Gibson, the Savage Alpha had set his eyes on her. She had something he wanted. Something no one else could give him. Will Ava find love or she's just a means to an end?

Si Sabria Antonella Sienna ay lumaki sa isang mayaman at magarbong pamilya. She's the heiress of their family who owns the biggest shipping lines and logistics business in the country. Pero dahil sa problema sa negosyo ay kinailangan niyang isuko at talikuran ang lahat ng kaniyang mga ari-arian, kabilang na ang lalaking pinangakuan niya ng kasal. Meanwhile, Magnus Laurent Del Rio is a quarter Italian business magnate who owns a world reknown tech company, multiple chains of hotels and restaurants, as well as numerous businesses in the industries of cosmetics, food manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, airlines, and construction. He is a business prodigy and a young STEM genius that at age 18, he already had the highest net worth ever recorded in the Philippines, making him the youngest billionaire in the country. But apart from all of those successes, he only desired that one special thing that he believed to complete his bustling life — that is, a marriage with Bria. Kaya naman, nang hindi matuloy ang kasal nila ay para siyang pinagbagsakan ng langit at lupa. Still, so many questions remain unanswered. Why did Bria not ask for help when she faced bankruptcy? Why was it so easy for her to break up with him knowing that he can willingly offer his help? Why did she choose to break his heart? Didn't she love him enough to stay? Ang mga tanong na ito ang balak iwasan ni Bria habang nagtatrabaho siya sa mansyon ng mga Del Rio bilang isang maid habang ang mga tanong naman na ito ang balak bigyang-kasagutan ni Magnus. In the midst of their confusion and angst against one another, could really a spark of lust and desire for answers bring back their love that had been cut short 10 years ago?

Sofia Morel, une jeune mère célibataire, élève seule ses jumeaux, Noah et Liam, après avoir traversé un passé difficile. Pour sauver sa mère malade, elle a dû faire un choix déchirant : vendre son corps pour obtenir l’argent du traitement. Cette nuit a changé son destin à jamais, car elle est tombée enceinte sans jamais connaître l’identité du père de ses enfants. Aujourd’hui, elle mène une vie simple mais digne, cachant son passé et protégeant ses fils du poids de ses erreurs. Pendant ce temps, dans un monde de pouvoir et de luxe, Adrian Lancaster, héritier du puissant empire familial, vit dans l’excès et l’insouciance. Séducteur invétéré, il jongle entre affaires et plaisirs sans se douter qu’un secret pourrait bouleverser sa vie. À la tête de Lancaster Industries aux côtés de son frère Elias, il est redouté dans le monde des affaires, mais incapable de construire une véritable relation. Le destin les ramène sur le même chemin lorsque les jumeaux commencent à poser des questions sur leur père. Sofia, terrifiée à l’idée que la vérité éclate, tente de maintenir son équilibre, mais les fils du passé se resserrent autour d’elle. Quand Adrian découvre qu’il a des enfants dont il ignorait l’existence, il est prêt à tout pour reprendre sa place dans leur vie. Mais peut-on réparer les erreurs du passé quand tout a commencé par un mensonge ? Entre secrets, regrets et confrontations, Sofia et Adrian devront faire face à la vérité… et choisir entre la vengeance, le pardon ou un amour qu’ils n’ont jamais osé espérer.

Le jour de son mariage, Rachel voit son monde s’écrouler. Droguée par sa demi-sœur, accusée à tors , rejetée par son père et son fiancé, elle fuit la maison familiale en titubant. Son esprit s’embrouille, son cœur bat trop vite, et la drogue qui circule dans son corps devient insupportable. Elle n’a qu’une pensée : s’éloigner de tous. À la mairie, alors qu’elle cherche à annuler sa demande de mariage, Rachel perd l’équilibre et s’effondre contre un inconnu qu’elle prend pour un chauffeur. Un homme au regard froid, à la présence dangereuse, qui semble absorber tout l’air autour d’elle. Elle ignore qu’il s’agit de Hendery Lamber, héritier du puissant empire Lamber, un milliardaire tout juste humilié par la fuite de sa propre fiancée. Rachel, tremblante, incapable de supporter les effets croissants de la drogue, murmure d’une voix brisée : « Aidez-moi… faites quelque chose… je n’en peux plus. » Hendery comprend l’urgence. Sans poser de questions, il la porte jusqu’à sa voiture de luxe. Avant de monter, il ordonne à son assistant, d’une voix glaciale : « Prépare un certificat de mariage. À nos deux noms. Tout de suite. » Pendant que l’ordre s’exécute, Hendery reste seul avec Rachel à l’arrière du véhicule. Alors Hendery l’attire contre lui, l’apaise, et la mène exactement là où elle a supplié d’être emmenée, répondant à ce besoin irrépressible qu’elle n’arrivait plus à contenir Un silence brûlant s’installe. Chaque geste, chaque souffle, chaque contact physique est chargé de tension et d’intimité, la poussant à se calmer, à se sentir protégée et… étrangement liée à cet homme qu’elle ne connaît presque pas. et pour hendery Rachel lui appartient désormais.