Hindered By Tradition

Erica Vaughn, a 24-year-old woman, discovers she's pregnant on her wedding anniversary, but her joy is short-lived. Her husband, Asher Whitfield, a wealthy and ruthless CEO, reveals he's been having an affair and wants a divorce. To make matters worse, Erica is kidnapped and nearly killed, only to be rescued and left to rebuild her life. Five years later, Erica returns to Texas with her young son, determined to confront Asher and seek revenge. As they're forced to work together on a business deal, their past sparks a passionate and intense reunion. However, their rekindled romance is threatened by Asher's fiancée, Miley, who'll stop at nothing to keep them apart. As Erica navigates her complicated feelings and the treacherous world of corporate politics, she must confront the dark secrets of her past and the true nature of her relationship with Asher. Will she be able to overcome her pain and forgive Asher, or will their love be destroyed by the very secrets that once tore them apart?

When a relationship begins with an arranged marriage, it’s often expected to end in disappointment. However, Aliya’s situation was different; the man she was forced to marry showed her care more than she could have imagined, and that alone captured her heart. Aliya and Richard got married under forced agreement because of their families to build a business relationship. Both of them stay in the marriage for three years, and Richard has always been there for Aliya; he makes sure she doesn’t feel lonely, he is ready to make her comfortable, and he shows too much care that makes Aliya feel their marriage was never a mistake but the right one. She fell in love and had the hope their fake relationship would come to an end, but her hope was shattered when Richard returned one night with a divorce agreement. Then, it came to her that he had never loved her, but he kept his first love in his heart all through the years. And now, she has to give space to his first love and leave his life. Packing all her things, she left his house feeling miserable. Feeling ashamed, she couldn’t return to her family, so she walked up to a bar and got herself drunk, and she had a nightstand with a stranger. Five years later, Aliya had become successful on her own, and she had to take care of her son alone as a result of the nightstand of five years ago. She did not know the man she had the son for.

At her own wedding, Isabella Stromfang's life comes crashing down when her beloved, Logan Ravensong accuses her for an act she didn't commit and reveals that their marriage was only for the benefits of both clans. Heartbroken and disgraced, Isabella flees and ends up in the hands of the most powerful Lycan, Ethan. With his help, she seeks revenge against Logan and lover Elena.

Betrayed by his first love. Hunted by his own pack. Marked as nothing more than a plaything for stronger men. Zane has always been an outcast... bullied for being weak, mixed-blood, and unwanted. And just when he thought he finally found love in Ash, his world shattered with one cruel betrayal. But the Moon Goddess isn’t finished with him yet. Dragged into the elite Magic Academy, Zane thought he’d finally be free. Instead, he’s trapped between dangerous alphas, deadly rivals, and desires that could tear his soul apart. One wants to possess him. One wants to break him. And one might be his salvation… or his greatest sin. With every stolen glance, every forbidden touch, the lines between hate and obsession blur. Power isn’t the only thing awakening in Zane, so is a hunger that could ruin them all. Will Zane submit… or will he make them all kneel?

Once destined to lead his family’s empire, Liam Harrington’s life shattered after a car accident left him in a wheelchair. Abandoned by friends, mocked by society, and betrayed by those closest to him, his bitterness grew as he faced enemies who sought to exploit his weakness. Ava Bennett, the overlooked daughter of her family, dreamed of escaping her oppressive home. But forced into a contract marriage with Liam, she found herself battling not only her family’s cruelty but also those who wished to see her husband fail.

Arielle Laurent spent three years hiding at Moreau Holdings, working under a false name. No one knows she’s the daughter of the man the Moreaus destroyed. When CEO Lucien Moreau offers her a contract marriage to save his reputation, she accepts, not for the two million dollars, but for revenge. But as she infiltrates his world, Lucien begins uncovering his own family’s crimes. When a chauffeur’s vendetta forces buried secrets into the light, Arielle must choose: destroy the family that murdered her father, or trust the man she’s falling for. Some contracts are signed in ink. Others in blood.

Sa makintab ngunit mapanlinlang na mundo ng kapangyarihan sa Metro Manila, dalawang magkaibigang babae ang hindi sinasadyang nahulog sa gitna ng impluwensya ng makapangyarihang Monteverde Group. Si Arabelle Rivera, isang simpleng community development consultant, ay kontento na sana sa tahimik na buhay. Ngunit isang gabi, nang iligtas niya ang isang sugatang estranghero sa loob ng convenience store, nabago ang lahat. Ang lalaking iyon ay si Rafael Monteverde—isang malamig at kilalang bilyonaryong CEO. Dahil sa utang na loob at presyur ng pamilya, nauwi ang kanilang pagkakakilala sa isang kasunduang kasal—isang marriage of convenience na itinayo sa obligasyon, hindi sa pag-ibig. Sa likod ng matigas na anyo ni Rafael ay isang pusong sugatan, takot muling magtiwala. Samantala, ang matalik niyang kaibigang si Margaux Reyes ay napilitang pakasalan si Lucas Monteverde, ang pangunahing tagapagmana ng imperyo. Sa araw ng kanilang kasal, tahasan nitong sinabi na hindi siya ang babaeng mahal nito. Ngunit pinili ni Margaux na panindigan ang kasal—hindi para sa pag-ibig, kundi para sa dignidad at sariling prinsipyo. Sa paglipas ng panahon, unti-unting nabasag ang pader sa pagitan nila, at natutunan ni Lucas na pahalagahan ang babaeng hindi sumusuko. Habang nasasanay sina Arabelle at Margaux sa marangyang ngunit mapanubok na buhay ng mga Monteverde, lumalalim ang intriga. Bumalik ang dating kasintahan ni Lucas, handang bawiin ang nawala sa kanya. Sa likod ng lahat, lihim na nagmamaniobra si Adrian Monteverde upang alisin ang mga bagong asawa na itinuturing niyang banta sa kapangyarihan. Sa gitna ng selos, lihim, at ambisyon, masusubok hindi lamang ang kanilang mga kasal kundi ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. Mananatili ba sila sa isang kasunduang walang katiyakan, o lalaban para sa pag-ibig na unti-unting nabubuo?

She intended to surprise Dave with her pregnancy as a gift for their third anniversary. However, Dave repaid her with betrayal. Upon discovering the truth, Zoe decided to leave Dave and live with her sibling, Zayn, and the baby she was carrying. But Zoe would not let Dave live in peace. With the help of Zayn and his associates, they devised a plan to make Dave pay for everything he had done.

No one knew Lucy was the only daughter of one of the richest families in town, not even the man who once promised her forever. Greg, her ex-fiancé, dumped her without warning to chase a life-changing business contract. He thought she was just an ordinary girl, unworthy of his ambition. But fate had its own twist. When Austin, the powerful heir of the mayor’s empire, needs a fake wife to clean up his public image, he picks Lucy. She agrees, not for love, but to escape her pain... and maybe, just maybe, to get even. Now, she’s draped in designer gowns, standing beside one of the most powerful men in the city, while Greg watches from the sidelines, stunned and spiraling. But Lucy didn’t come back for applause. She came back for revenge. And nobody, not her ex, his new girl, or even Austin himself , is ready for the truth she’s hiding.

Summary When duty demanded that prince Rafael of Valderra adopt his late brother's son as his before sitting on the throne ,the last woman he expected to stand beside him was Elena Laurent –,his late brother's wife's sister and the only woman who refused to grant him access to meet his nephew . Bound by royal law,they enter a marriage of convenience to save the boy and the crown. But neither expect the burning chemistry that threatens to destroy their careful boundaries . As palace secrets unfold,Elena must decide if she's willing to risk her heart for a love born of obligation ,or walk away from the man she's forbidden to desire.