Fading facades: love beyond the deal

When Ean discovered that her father had arranged another marriage for her, she did not hesitate to run away from their house. She wanted to be away from her dad and everyone else. Until she just found herself in a room sharing a hot, steamy night with a stranger, who turned out to be the son of her family's enemy, Seigraine Harisson, which leads to a not-so-ordinary deal where she has no safe escape. What they've agreed on is just fine with her, as long as she conforms to his one rule; to never expect a future.

“When you’re done shedding your tears, don’t forget to close the door behind you.” Those cold disdainful words shattered Starr’s world. Fleeing the scene of her lover’s betrayal, she is left ruined and wrecked by the man she once trusted, who now lies in bed with another woman, indifferent to the pain he has caused. Starr had poured her heart and all into building a life with Charles, only to discover that her love and sacrifices were used to build a life that she was never included in. Betrayed and broken, she learns that Charles only saw her as a way out of poverty and a means to support his true love and their unborn child. Determined to reclaim her life and shut out the pain, Starr seizes an opportunity to start over in France, taking a job offer from her boss that promises a fresh beginning. But as she navigates this new chapter, the wounds of her past linger. Can Starr truly move on and find the love she deserves, or will the scars of betrayal keep her heart closed forever?

Standing beside the window I peeped out of it and look at both of them standing at the corner and having fun chatting. As usual, there's a broad smile on his face while being with her. It never used to bother me. However, today it's burning my heart. I want him to smile at me with the affection he has right now for her. I was never like this before but while being with him and knowing him. I didn't realise when the situation slipped out from my fist through the gap of my fingers. My heart doesn't belong to me, it chants only his name, Theodore! I love you, Theodore! Only if the situation was something different then probably I could've confessed my heart's true feelings to him.

Sa isang mundo kung saan ang pag-ibig ay tila isang laro ng kapangyarihan at pangangailangan, nagkrus ang landas nina Isla Montemayor at Liam Callisto-dalawang taong magkaiba ng mundo pero parehong desperado sa isang bagay. Si Isla, isang matapang at determinadong babae, ay kailangang iligtas ang kanilang naluluging negosyo at ang nag-iisang pamilya niyang natitira—ang kapatid niyang si Lucas na may malubhang sakit. Samantalang si Liam, isang malamig at istriktong CEO, ay nangangailangan ng isang huwad na asawa upang mapanatili ang kanyang posisyon sa Callisto Group at hindi ito mapasakamay ng kanyang tusong madrasta. Dahil sa desperasyon, isang kasunduang kasal ang nagbuklod sa kanila—isang kasunduan na dapat ay walang halong damdamin. Ngunit paano kung ang larong ito ng pagpapanggap ay unti-unting maging totoo? Paano kung sa kabila ng kanilang matinding away, pagkakaiba, at mga lihim, ay matutunan nilang umibig sa isa't isa? Sa gitna ng pagsubok, pagtataksil, at mga hindi inaasahang rebelasyon, matutuklasan nina Isla at Liam na ang tunay na pag-ibig ay hindi isang kasunduan—ito ay isang bagay na lalampas sa kahit anong kontrata. Ngunit sapat ba ang pagmamahal upang talunin ang lahat ng balakid? Isang kwento ng pag-ibig na hindi lang tungkol sa isang kasunduan, kundi sa pagpili ng pagmamahal kahit gaano kahirap. Dahil sa huli, kahit anong pagsubok, ang tunay na pag-ibig ang magtatagumpay.

Danica, anak ng bayarang babae sa isang esklusibong Club. Hindi pinanagutan ang ina ni Danica dahil sa mayroon itong asawa. Binigyan lang ng pera ang mama niya upang magpakalayo-layo at huwag ng maisipan na manggulo. Ngunit sa paglipas ng taon ay darating ang araw na kakailanganin na tanggapin ni Danica ang alok ng yumaong ama kapalit ng mamanahin niya. Dahil na rin sa may sakit ang kanyang ina kaya mabilis niyang sinunggaban ang alok na magpakasal sa isang lalaking hindi niya pa nakikilala. Nagpagkasunduan sa loob lamang ng limang buwan ay maghihiwalay kapag nakuha na nila ang kanilang mga mamanahin. At sa kanilang paghihiwalay 'ay magbubunga ang isang gabing naganap sa kanila ng isang batang lalaki. Ang anak kaya nila ang magiging daan upang mabuo sila? At maging ganap na pamilya?

Helma found herself torn between debt and betrayal as her life takes an unexpected turn on her 23rd birthday. She watched her boyfriend walk out of her life. Fustrated, she seeks a new job to pay up her debts. But when her one night stand offers her a deal to earn twice her salary,his younger sister chooses to be a torn on her flesh. Will she accept the opportunity to repay her debt and a build a new life for herself?

Luna Scaloni's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with a mysterious but notorious millionaire, James Bexell, CEO and single father. As Luna tries to resist him, she can't help but get caught up in the whirlwind of trouble he brings. His past and present will intertwine in a romance full of conflicts from the past that will lead them to unearth the darkest and hidden side of him.

"You need to remember this Maliyah. I will only get married once."- Aciel Lu. ***** Marriage is a sacred thing for Mapple. She keeps on telling that she only marries a person whom she truly loves but one day, she found herself in Lu Corporation, holding a pen while signing a marriage contract and the next thing she knew, she's married.

— In the dazzling world of the uber-rich, Alessandra Knight, a billionaire with a heart as deep as her pockets, finds herself drawn to a place she'd never imagine visiting - the bidding bar. Across town, Mia Davis, a young woman forced to sell herself to save her ailing mother, prepares to step onto the auction block, her heart heavy with desperation. In a twist of fate, Alessandra outbids a room full of eager men for Mia. The question on everyone's lips: Why would a billionaire buy a girl from the slums? As their worlds collide and a bond forms, they must navigate the treacherous path of societal norms and their own burgeoning feelings. Is this a game of power, a quest for redemption, or the beginning of a love story that defies all odds? Dive into this tale of love, sacrifice, and the true value of the human heart. Uncover Alessandra's plan and the lengths she's willing to go to in this riveting story of unexpected love. —

When the broken meets the unlucky, sparks ignite. Elizabeth James has always considered herself unlucky, but nothing tests her resolve more than her sister’s life-threatening illness. Desperate to save her, she accepts help from Richard—a powerful billionaire with his own demons. His help comes at a price: two years bound by his rules, doing whatever he says, no questions asked. Haunted by the betrayal of his ex-wife, Richard lives by a single regret: ‘I wish I made her pay.’ When Elizabeth—a young orphan who bears an uncanny resemblance with his ex—enters his life, a misunderstanding convinces him she’s just another gold digger. Manipulating her into an impossible deal, Richard plans to humiliate her and make her break. But what begins as a calculated act of revenge spirals into something unexpected. Richard finds himself drawn to Elizabeth in ways he never imagined could ever happen again.