Hidden Daughter

The wedding's in half an hour, and my fiancé's assistant, this woman, just hands me this paper. Rule number one: No physical contact with him outside, not unless he explicitly permits it. Rule number two: Intimacy is to occur only when he initiates it. She is obligated to satisfy his desires at least once a month. Rule number three: He can demand his due at any time, any place, and she cannot refuse. ... After I finished reading this entire two-page contract, I had to fight to keep a smile on my face. Swallowing the fire in my gut, I called my fiancé. "Marcus, what the hell is this?" "What do you mean, 'If he fathers a child, she must raise it, no matter who the mother is'?"

Stella Rivers thought she had left her painful past behind—until she crossed paths with Jack Norman, her ruthless billionaire boss. Bound by a mutual agreement, their contract marriage is meant to be nothing more than a calculated move. But as passion ignites and old wounds resurface, their carefully constructed facade begins to crack. Jack, haunted by his own demons, finds himself drawn to Stella in ways he can’t explain. Stella, desperate to leave a legacy amidst the ticking clock of her secret illness, discovers a startling connection to the one person she swore to keep her distance from. But in a world of power and deceit, no secret stays buried forever. When shocking truths emerge, loyalties are tested, and dangerous enemies close in, Stella and Jack must confront their darkest fears to protect what matters most. Caught in a web of lies, love becomes the ultimate risk. Will they unravel the truth before it’s too late? Or will their pasts destroy their future? Love, Lies, and Legacy is a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and a love strong enough to defy all odds.

For four years, I was in a secret relationship with Luke Collins. Even his closest friends had no clue. But everything changed when his first love returned. His friends started betting on when he'd break up with his girlfriend. "Right now." I blurted out. I knew because I was about to walk into an arranged marriage with someone else.

This is a story of a girl who will do everything for her family, Patrisse Luisa Fuentejo, decided to work in a famous clothing line for her sister’s medications. Months has passed, Jairus suddenly fell in love with her secretary without him knowing.. Will they fell in love with each other or stay as colleague?

“I want you, Trsh, can't you see that?” He questioned, and I scoffed, my eyes holding nothing but anger and hatred for him. “You hurt me!” I charged at him. “And I'm ready to make things right? Like it or not, it's you I want. You're mine, Trisj.” ****** The birthday surprise she had hoped for turned out to be her worst nightmare. Trisha thought she was finally okay, but when she got betrayed by her mate and got rejected, she saw her world crumbling to her feet. From trying to get drunk in order to wash off the bitter memories of getting betrayed by her mate, she found herself having a one-night stand with the Alpha and then running away. Now she is left with no choice but to accept the cruel fate that was forced upon her. But out of the ashes of her life, she was determined to emerge, not as that weak and wretched girl of before, but as someone worth looking up to. Will she defeat her bitter fate and find the happiness she craves for?, Will love ever be an option for her again? Only time will tell.

Ruthless CEO Felix Velasquez once treated his maid Lia with cold cruelty, mistaking his intense feelings for her as mere obsession and possession. Everything changed when he got hurt and Lia stayed to care for him, patient and gentle despite all the pain he caused her. He finally realized the truth, he wasn’t bad to her because he didn’t care,he was bad because he was already deeply in love, too proud and stupid to admit it. He confesses everything, telling her she’s the first thing he looks for every day and the only one he wants. But Lia, who also likes him more than she lets on, is too scared to trust him. Fear of getting hurt again and the gap between their worlds make her reject him. But Felix never gives up. He is determined to prove his love is real, no matter how long it takes to win her heart.

Handang gawin ni Camille ang lahat para sa kaniyang anak, at kahit mahirap ang maging single mom ay kinakaya niya para sa nag-iisa niyang anak. Masaya at kuntento na siya sa buhay niya kasama ang kaniyang anak at kaniyang ina. Ngunit hindi inaasahan ni Camille na magku-krus ang landas nila ng ex-boyfriend niyang si Damon Monteverde, na sa loob ng ilang taon ay isa nang ganap na business man at bilyonaryong CEO na nagmamay-ari ng tanyag na kumpanya, ang Sapphire J-well. Wala na sanang balak si Camille na sabihin kay Damon ang tungkol sa kanilang anak, ngunit mismong ang tadhana ang gumawa ng paraan para malaman iyon ni Damon at wala siyang magawa kundi ang ipagtapat dito ang totoo. Hahayaan niyang pasukin ni Damon ang buhay ng anak nila, ngunit itinatak na ni Camille sa puso at isip niya na tanging ang anak lang nilang si Joana ang ugnayan nila ni Damon. Pinipigilan niya ang sariling mahulog muli sa lalaki, kahit alam niyang hindi naman talaga namatay ang pag-ibig niya para rito kahit halos anim na taun na ang lumipas. Ngunit paano niya makakayang pigilan ang nararamdaman para sa lalaki kung madalas niya itong makita dahil sa kanilang anak?

Valentino Araya was forced to disguise himself as a geeky man in the company owned by his biological father, Budi Araya to investigate his father's death which he thought was unnatural.  In addition, he also had to seize the company owned by his father from his stepbrother, David Araya. Would Valentino succeed in getting back what was rightfully his and also unravel the mystery behind his father's death?

“What did you say?” “I said that if you won’t touch me and make me yours, then maybe someone should.” To my surprise, Archie smirked at me and his gaze drifted to my lips. “No one’s ever going to touch you but me, Rosie.” *** Rosie Fay is the daughter of the mafia, so she is used to being surrounded by guns, sulky men, and dangerous deals. But her father thought she shouldn’t lead things after he was gone, so he made a deal and offered her hand in marriage to Archie Donovan. The arranged marriage wasn’t the problem though—Archie was. He treated her well and took care of her, but that’s all their relationship entailed. No romantic strings attached. But they clearly liked each other, so why did he always push her away? As the tension between them intensified, the dangers around the family increased. Was happiness even a possibility for them? Or would the mafia life take that away from her? Daughter of the Mafia is created by Rafaella Dutra, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“Carys, can you relieve me?” I turned beet red as Bryan squirmed in distress, sweat soaking his face. Little did I know, there was more to the harmless-looking man I had always seen as a brother.