Heat And Run

He kept her captive time and time again. He gave her enough freedom to protect her in the name of love. She only felt that he was a tyrant, always in charge of her life, her studies, her business, and had to take his punishment every time she made a mistake, which always made her arse hurt for days. She went from trying everything she could to build up her strength to escape, to trying so hard to stay and stay by his side. She couldn't stay away from him anymore.

"Either do as I say or find another job for yourself," he threatened me with his stormy green eyes, coming so close to me that I could see the lost warmth in his green orbs. And before I could reply to that bastard he walked away making me regret the moment when I joined his company. *** Ashley Brooke was the girl who could anything for her family to feed them after being poor and not getting any opportunity she finally got a job in a cafeteria but what happens when one night she accidentally runs into the country's most ruthless billionaire Blake Jensen. Little did she know a big scandal with him will jeopardize her whole life when she had to act to be his romanticized interest. Will anything ever happen between them? Or they will just pretend it until its end? Read the story to find out more. **** Follow me on Instagram- @shivangiprajapati_9

MANILA’S BILLIONAIRE is a series consisting of 4 billionaires around Manila, Philippines. Billionaires who are ready to protect their woman under any circumstances, and dark stories. 1. HIS AMBER 2. The Runaway Girl and The Billionaire 3. Sold to Mr. Beast 4. Dark Agreement ___________________ "We all need to feel safe and I'm happy to have you as my safe place." After leaving her abusive husband, Lana Reign is out on her own for the first time. She’s hopped from city to city to avoid the men who made her life a living hell. When it seems she’s finally found a new place where she begins to feel safe, she slowly grows confident that her life is looking up. A chance meeting with Xyrus Ashington sets her life on a course and her soul on fire. Xyrus launched a business that went on to viral success while he was in college, and now as a thriving entrepreneur, he’s most interested in maximizing profits. A billionaire living the dream. But all that changed when he set his eyes on Lana. Things between the two heat up as they fall hard and fast—that is, until she gets an unexpected surprise that will test the strength of their relationship.

Isang gabi, nahuli ni Shuvee ang asawang si Azrael sa banyo habang binabanggit ang pangalan ng ibang babae. Sa loob ng five years of marriage, ngayon lang luminaw ang lahat na hindi siya ang mahal nito. "Shuvee, Scarlett is pitiful coming back alone. I'm just helping her as a friend," paliwanag ni Azrael habang nag-eempake para sa kabilang kwarto. "I understand," tipid na sagot ni Shuvee. Maging ang birthday ni Scarlett sa isang private island ay pinuntahan nito. "I promised her, Shuvee. I'm just fulfilling a promise," giit ni Azrael. "Okay," sagot niya muli. Kahit nang sabihin nitong mas "suitable" si Scarlett bilang assistant sa isang banquet kaysa sa kanya, tumango lang siya. "Okay, go ahead." Nang tuluyan nang tumigil si Shuvee sa pag-iyak at paggawa ng eksena, naguluhan si Azrael. "Shuvee, why aren't you angry anymore?" tanong nito. Hindi na siya galit dahil tapos na siya. Secretly, she studied English, passed the IELTS, and secured her student visa. Noong araw na lumabas ang approval, nilapag niya ang divorce papers. "Don't be ridiculous. How will you survive without me?" Azrael sneered. She didn't answer. She flew to Europe and vanished. Months later, a video went viral where Shuvee, in a stunning red dress, dancing freely under a foreign sky. Nanggigil si Azrael habang pinapanood ang ex-wife. "Shuvee, I will bring you back even if I have to go to the ends of the earth!"

Before the wedding, my fiancé, Alpha Jay, stood in front of me. Hesitation flickered in his eyes, but so did hope. “Can you give me a month?” he asked, his voice softer than I’d ever heard it. A month. Time to see if he could patch things up with Linda Manwaring—his ex-girlfriend. His fated mate. “If it works out,” he continued, the words deliberate, like he was convincing himself as much as me, “then it’s the Moon Goddess’s blessing. But if it doesn’t… I’ll come back. I’ll marry you. And I’ll leave her behind—forever.” He meant it. He truly believed this was the honorable thing to do. I didn’t argue. I didn’t cry. Instead, I let a small, knowing smile tug at my lips. “Go ahead,” I said, my voice calm and steady. “Give it a try. Life’s too short for regrets, right?” Relief broke over his face like a wave, as though I’d just untangled him from a chain he hadn’t known how to break. That night, he drove off, lighter than I’d seen him in months. Meanwhile, I packed my bags in silence. No hesitation. No second thoughts. Once I was done, I picked up the phone and dialed a familiar number. “Mom,” I said, my voice even and unwavering. “The wedding’s off. I’m coming home to help you handle the Shadowfang Pack.”

My husband Victor was chatting with his 'Miss Idea' Shane, again. And I, his actual wife, stood aside like an invisible piece of dust, unnoticed by anyone. I've tried every effort to win Victor's eyes, but all Shane had to do was stand there, and she'd already won. I wonder if I'd be even in the running for a list of “The Most Important Women to Victor Thorn." I had been married to my husband for five years. But he didn't love me. Now I got pregnant, would he love me for real? Obviously, the answer is no. So I made an important decision, for me and my baby, I want a divorce. But right after I divorced my husband, he started to regret it. And he wanted me to come back to him. At the same time, I was surprised to realize that his elder brother was changing my life.

Di hari ulang tahun anak dari Kakak Ipar john yang sudah menjanda, Peter, anak kami tak sengaja makan satu suapan kue lebih awal. John meledak marah. Dia langsung melempar putra kami ke dalam ruang bawah tanah. “Kok kamu selalu mau merebut dari Leo? Bahkan di hari ulang tahunnya pun, kamu juga membuatnya menangis! Hanya gara-gara sepotong kue, emangnya kamu itu setan kelaparan?” Kemudian, dia melakban mulut Peter rapat-rapat. “Diam di sini dan renungkan kesalahanmu! Tiga hari kemudian baru boleh keluar!” Ruang bawah tanah itu gelap gulita tanpa setitik cahaya pun, bahkan sering ada laba-laba beracun. Peter tak akan sanggup bertahan meski hanya setengah hari di sana. Aku menangis tersedu-sedu, memohon padanya untuk memaafkan Peter, tapi John sama sekali tak bergeming. “Trik apalagi yang mau kamu mainkan? Sudah berapa kali kubilang, Kakak Ipar membesarkan anaknya sendirian itu nggak mudah. Aku meminta kamu lebih pengertian, tapi bukannya nurut, kamu malah makin menjadi-jadi menindas mereka!” Aku berlutut dan mencengkeram ujung celananya, berjanji bahwa setelah ini kami akan benar-benar menghilang dari hadapan mereka, asalkan dia mau melepaskan Peter. John menyentakkan kakinya hingga peganganku terlepas, lalu menendangku sampai tersungkur. Dia berkata dengan dingin, “Kalau kamu memang nggak bisa jauh-jauh dari Peter, sana ikut merenungkan diri bersamanya! Tiga hari lagi, aku akan mengantar Kakak Ipar dan anaknya keluar negeri. Kalian baru boleh keluar setelah benar-benar tak bisa menindas mereka lagi.” Setelah mengantar Kakak Ipar dan anaknya keluar negeri untuk menikmati hidup, akhirnya John teringat padaku dan Peter. Namun, saat dia sudah memilihkan kado dan hendak menjemput kami, dia malah menerima telepon dari asistennya. “Nyonya dan Tuan Muda … sudah hilang!”

After I register my marriage with Gabriella Archer behind everyone's backs, whenever she unlocks a new bedroom position with her childhood sweetheart, Nathaniel Taylor, she tells me that she'll throw a wedding to make it up to me. In three years, Gabriella has brought the wedding up 33 times. Of course, she has broken her promise 33 times as well. The first time she did, it was because Nathaniel's dog had died. In order to pay respects to it, Gabriella told me that she couldn't host any auspicious events for three months. I was still clad in a tux as I kept apologizing and making amends to all of our family, friends, and relatives beneath the stage. The second time Gabriella flaked out on me, it was thanks to Nathaniel's stomachache. She had the wedding car turned around so that she could buy medicine for Nathaniel and take care of him. In every wedding after that, Nathaniel would get into all sorts of troubles and ailments. I fought with Gabriella, and I lost my temper multiple times. But Gabriella often hit me with, "Nate and I are just friends with benefits. You're my actual husband here, so don't be petty." After Gabriella breaks her promise for the 33rd time, I'm finally done with her. So, I slide a divorce agreement in her direction. "The cooling-off period is over, so let's just finalize the divorce."

I am not my parents' biological son. When they find their son and bring him back, he looks skinny and malnourished. My parents feel sorry for him, so they offer him compensation. But Kenneth Lawson says, "I am your son. If you are going to compensate me, then give me the company." My family persuades me by saying, "You are not related by blood after all. You should return the position to him." With a smile, I hand everything over to him. The next day, the company's biggest client, core technical team, and all distributors announce that they will only work with me. My parents panic and rush to beg me. I fold my arms and say, "Tell your biological son to come and beg me—the employee—to go back."

"Luna, are you really going to renounce your Shadow Pack membership? Once your status is revoked, your mate bond with the Alpha will automatically be severed. Are you absolutely certain?" My eyes gradually grew firm with resolve. "Yes. I'm certain." The Alpha Council staff member across from me couldn't hide their shock. Everyone in the pack knew how deeply the Alpha loved his Luna. "Alright, the renunciation has been registered. It will take effect in ten days." I nodded and turned away, dialing a number I hadn't called in five years. "Tell Thunder pack Alpha, I'm coming home in ten days to inherit Winters Pack."