Half-hearted Meaning

Pedro Hernandez spent seven years away from Los Angeles and after the death of his father, Maxwell Hernandez, he can finally return home. With Max's death, Pedro feels relief and freedom, after living a lonely life, trapped in Madrid, a city he hated, far from the people he loved. However, everything he knew is completely different and now he must adapt to the city again while taking on the responsibility of being the CEO of his father's company, something Max considered "The Hernandez Empire". His reunion with old acquaintances after so many years may bring back memories. Pedro faces a reality check when he meets Adrielle, his old girlfriend, someone he was forced to leave behind, married to Leonard Williams, a mysterious man who could threaten the stable life of the Hernandez family. Torn apart by anger, resentment and hurt feelings, Pedro is burdened with yet another conflict: Leonard is not only his love rival, but also the heir to the estate left by Max. The tension and anger grow with each passing moment, as Pedro tries to deal with Leonard, take over the company and make up for the years stolen from him. Pedro is no longer the same man who left Los Angeles seven years ago, there is resentment and anger surrounding his heart. With Max's death, he has a second chance to live alongside the people he loves, but he still wants answers to all the evil caused by his father. Is Pedro really willing to discover all of Max's secrets? How many tears can love endure?

Raina's family had high expectations of her as she was the smartest among all of her cousins. She was loved and well-respected by everyone. But in an instant, the admiration for her from her entire family, including her own family, vanished when she suddenly became pregnant and no one to introduce as the father of her child to her family. In a sudden twist of events, she met Evo Mondragon, the wealthy boyfriend of her half-sister, who turns out to be the father of the child she was carrying.

Bago pirmahan ni Calyx ang divorce papers, hiniling niya sa asawa na may mangyari sa kanila ng gabing iyon. Pumayag naman si Athena at sa gabing ‘yon ay ipinagkaloob niya ang sarili sa asawa ng paulit-ulit. Ngunit makalipas ang apat na taon, muling nag-krus ang landas nina Athena at Calyx. Pilit na umiiwas si Athena kay Calyx pero laging gumagawa ng paraan ang lalaki para mapalapit sa kaniya. Ngunit kahit anong iwas ni Athena, natatagpuan na lang niya ang sarili na pumapayag sa gusto ni Calyx. Ngunit isang sitwasyon ang ikinabahala niya. Nakita si Athena ni Calyx na may buhat na bata. Ano ang sasabihin niya? Aamin ba siya na ang dating asawa ang ama ng anak o magsisinungaling na nabuntis siya ng iba? O hahaplusin ang puso niya na sabihin ang totoo para sa bata?

EL JEFE #1: MY COLD-HEARTED BOSS [LACHLAN VILLAFLORES] Cyra Clementine Madrigal is an independent woman. Even at a young age, she worked hard to educate herself. However, after she graduated, she faced a devastating blow. She was desperate to find a job as her sibling was still studying, and her mother was ill. Despite her heartless employer's mistreatment, she persevered. Like everyone else, she is not a robot; she gets tired and hurt too. How will Lachlan Harick Villaflores make amends with the secretary he desired, especially now that she has finally broken free from him? How can he do it now that she has realized the extent of his actions?

"Bumalik ka na sa akin, Chantal.. pangako, walang anumang namamagitan sa amin ni Laurice.. kababata ko lang siya, isang kliyente.." nagsusumamo si Calvin kay Chantal. "Ano bang akala mo, Calvin? hiniwalayan kita ng dahil lang diyan? hindi siya ang problema, ikaw! ang pagtakas mo sa ating mga alitan at ang pag ignore mo sa akin sa tuwing nagagalit ka, ang pagiging malamig mo, iyan ang problema ko sayo! Ikaw ang nagmulat sa akin, kung gaano kapangit magpakasal, kaya ngayon, natatakot na akong magmahal!" saka nagmamadaling hinila niya ang kanyang kamay palayo sa lalaki. Nanatiling nakaluhod si Calvin. Ang kanyang malamig na emosyon ay napalitan ng lungkot.. umagos ang luha sa kanyang mga mata. Sa loob ng maraming taon.. ngayon lang niya ulit naranasang lumuha. Alam na niya kung saan siya nagkasala, kaya susubukan niyang bumawi, upang muling bumalik ang pagmamahal sa kanya, ng kanyang dating asawa.. Kailangan niyang lumaban, dahil may ibang lalaki na na nagpapakita ng interes dito, at mukhang tagilid ang kanyang lagay.

Maagang naulila sa ina si Aleisha. Kaya naman nang mag-asawang muli ang kanyang ama ay naging miserable ang buhay nila ng kanyang kapatid. Nalugi ang kanilang negosyo kung kaya ay binenta si Aleisha ng kanyang madrasta para maging pambayad-utang. Bilang kapalit ay ipapagamot nito ang kapatid niyang may sakit. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay maling hotel room ang napasukan ni Aleisha. Naibigay niya ang kanyang pagkababae sa lalakeng hindi niya naman kilala. Anong gagawin ni Aleisha kapag nalamang ang lalakeng nakaniig ng isang gabi ay siya pa lang itinakda ng kanyang yumaong ina bilang kanyang mapapangasawa? Ang malala pa ay mabubuntis siya nito. Tatakas ba siya? O haharapin ang nakatadhanang buhay para sa kanya?

Ariana Mends was auctioned to pay for her father's debt but never did she expect to fall in love with the man who purchased her, especially after finding out that he was the heir of the legendary Blade family and betrothed to another. Caddaric Blade was cold-hearted, ready to take over his dangerous family's multi-billion dollar company and rule the dark mafia, which he already did behind the mask. Being prepared to marry his betrothed, he wanted nothing from Ariana, and gave her her freedom but what was that strange thing cruising through his blood every time he saw her? And why would he kill anyone who dared to hurt her? These feelings were forbidden but with Ariana, they felt just right. Caddaric’s perfect life might just come crumbling when he gives in to those strange vibes especially when a seed is planted or maybe, his stone-cold heart, might have a taste of what he loathed the most, LOVE… This book is a read alone, though a sequel to *Trapped by the ruthless Billionaire*

Ang akala mo mala-fairytale ang kanyang buhay kasama ang lalaki na pinakasalan niya ngunit nagkamali siya na matuklasan ni Tiffany Gonzales ang pagtataksil ng kanyang asawa kaya hiniling nito ang kalayaan. Pagkatapos malagdaan ang divorce paper ay focus lamang si Tiffany sa kanyang anak. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahan ay nagkasakit ang kanyang anak kaya nakilala niya si Gabiano Silverano. Kapalit ng tulong ng binata ay kailangan niyang magpakasal sa kanya. Pumayag si Tiffany sa alok ng lalaki para sa kanyang anak. Ngunit may natuklasan siya sa pagkatao ni Gabiano. Ano kaya ang magiging kapalaran ng mag-ina sa kamay ng pamilyang Silverano? Isa kayang mala-fairytale o magulong mundo?

I married my vampire husband ten years ago and gave him a half-blood heir, abandoning my career as a painter to become a full-time mother. Fortunately, my son inherited my talent. At just six years old, he held his first solo art exhibition, inspired by the theme "My Mother." But he never let me attend, and he never let me see his paintings. My husband said my presence would make Luke nervous---that I should stay home and do the housework as a good wife and mother, and wait for them to come back. I told myself he was just young and didn't know better, that he was only pushing back against my discipline, not truly rejecting me. Until the day I snuck into the gallery wearing a surgical mask pulled low. In the center of the crowd, my husband held our son's hand while tenderly pulling a woman in a red dress into his arms. He turned to the guests and announced: "This is Luke's mother---my wife." The three of them stood together, beaming with perfect happiness. And I---the one who'd stayed up all night setting up this exhibition---stood before the paintings while not a single person recognized me. That was when I finally understood. My seemingly gentle, caring vampire husband had long ago given our son a replacement mother. And I was nothing more than the human nanny who'd served her purpose by producing an heir.

"Kaden, please...you can't do this to me...," my voice cracked as I sank to my knees, my heart shattering into a million pieces He stared down at me, his face hardening as disgust flickered in his eyes. "Matilda I will not repeat myself. Sign the papers and leave. You fucking disgust me," Kaden snapped, each word cutting deeper like a blade to my soul Tears streamed down my face as I watched him wrap his hand possessively around another woman, leading her straight into our matrimonial room ~~~~~~~~~ Matilda never deserved this. All she did was fall in love with the wrong man. A man who hated every single thing about her. To him, she was a burden that ruined his perfect life When Kaden could no longer stand Matilda's presence, he threw divorce papers in her face, humiliating her in front of his mistress Six years later, Matilda returns with her two identical twins, the spitting image of Kaden What happens when Kaden comes face to face with the children he never knew existed? Will Matilda let the man who shattered her heart back into their lives? Or will she protect her children from the man who not only despised her but humiliated her in ways she'll never forget?