Feminist Literary Approach

Si Violet Andrada ay isang CEO ng sikat na cosmetic business company na Lavander Line, gayunpaman ay hindi niya malayang maipahayag ang boses dahil sa reputasyon ng kanilang pamilya na kailangan mapanatiling walang bahid. Unbeknownst to everybody, she was the woman behind the famous feminist leader and blogger Plum Villaverde who are the voice of the abused women. Nang pinagsamantalahan ang puri ng kanyang musmos na pinsan ay nagpagpasyahan ni Violet na siya mismo ang maghihiganti sa salarin. At iyon ay walang iba kundi si Mason Staurs, ang tanyag na CEO ng Staurs News Media. Violet’s plan was simple — bring Mason down. Yearning for his scorching touch and risking every secret she has just to be with him was definitely out of her league. With her growing attraction and fondness for Mason, will she waste her chance of getting revenge for her cousin? Or will she forgive and choose what her heart's desire?

Ga-eul was born in the lowest class status in Joseon. He belonged to the cheonmin or vulgar commoners—like butchers, shoemaker, shamans, magicians, etc. He never had a real name since he was born. Ga-eul was the one that is use to call him because of it's literal meaning that a baby boy born during fall. His family earns a living by performing at town alleys and even in gisaeng's places—typically located near the center of a town. After the early death of their parents, Ga-eul was forced to work harder for him and his sister to survive. Being a performer is not enough that's why he was urged to enter the gisaeng—trained to be courtesans, a prostitute, especially one with upper-class clients—world even though he is a male. He knows that he has a soft heart like a woman but doesn't want to be one. The life of Ga-eul is indeed miserable and unfortunate. He is literally going crazy on how he can managed to send his sister into a hospital—who has a osteosarcoma—tumor in the bone. A huge amount of money is needed for his sister's recovery. One night, while having a mental breakdown, he went to the gisaeng house to plead for his advance payment but the head gisaeng threw him outside. He cried out but then, a nobleman in his 20s approach and asked him to come inside again. He never knew that the nobleman was also struggling in a problem. He thought that the nobleman was just like the other middle class people. He plead but the nobleman offer him a huge amount of money. All he need to do is to marry him. The money offered was extremely helpful to resolve his problem, but should he really let the nobleman buy him?

Addie has a crush to one of his brother's childhood friend, Zim. He is an achiever, the reason that Addie admires him the most. One night, she dared herself to admit her feelings for the guy. But Zim just laughed, leaving her a thought that he took her confession as a joke. She made herself embarassed the next day, which made her decision to avoid Zim in all possible ways as she can. Zim began to notice Addie avoiding him. He didn't know why he hates being avoided by that girl. Zim made his way to make up with her. He made it clear that he didn't want to see Addie flirting with another guy but him alone. They start dating each other as a couple, the day after. After years of abandoning her with his brother, his father returned in their place together with his new family. She discovered that their biological mother has died when she was born. The mother they had known since they were kids was actually her mother's twin. Zim didn't leave Addie at her worst. He stays by her side until they become successful together. Addie believe they had the perfect relationship. However, something happened that was far beyond her expectations. He met Zim's mother accidentally while they were dining in a restaurant. Contrary to her expectations, the man denied her in front of herself and his mother. Addie suffer so much pain causes by the man she loved the most. Zim tried to explain his reason and want them back, but Addie refuse to believe them. Zim had left no choice but to approach Addie's father and beg to marry his daughter, despite their strained relationship.

Storm Montgomery comes from a very prominent family. His great father is a former president of the Philippines, his uncle is one of the top senators, and his father is a governor. As the eldest son, it's expected that he will follow in their family's footsteps. They want him to run for congressman, even though it goes against Storm's wishes, he has no choice. He accepts his fate. But a rookie journalist, Nicoline Albert, keeps ruining his campaign. Every time he tries to do something good to get noticed by people, Nicoline quickly counters it, causing people to question his intentions. Storm needs to stop Nicoline because if he doesn't, he will lose the election. That's when he comes up with a plan: he will approach Nicoline and makes her fall in love with him.