How To Influence People Summary

May mga islang hindi mo mahahanap sa mapa. At may mga gabi na hindi kailanman pwedeng ikuwento. Siya—isang dalagang nangangarap ng katahimikan. Siya—isang lalaking matagal nang ginugupo ng mga alaala. Isang gabi. Isang kasunduan. Isang halik na hindi na mabubura. Akala nilang pareho, panandalian lang ang lahat. Hanggang sa lumitaw ang katotohanang kay tagal nang itinatago—at may isang pangalan na hindi dapat banggitin sa isla. Sa Euphoria, lahat may presyo. At ang ilang halik… may kapalit na buhay. This story involves themes of luxury companionship, sex work, and high-profile desire—served with a shot of fiction and a twist of imagination. Rated R18+ All characters, events, and situations in this story are purely fictional and stem from the author’s imagination. Any similarities to real people, stories, or existing works—published or unpublished—are entirely coincidental and unintentional. This story is a personal creation meant to explore unique emotional and psychological journeys. It is not intended to imitate, copy, or reflect the narrative or structure of any other existing work. Please respect the author’s creative freedom, and enjoy this story for what it is: a work of fiction born from heart, imagination, and curiosity.

Dante Matino Cruz is a delivery rider, sweating day and night just to keep food on the table and medicine for his ailing mother. Life is hard, but his pride is harder—no shortcuts, no handouts, no selling himself for money. Celestine Isla Navarro is a CEO who thrives in a world where hesitation means weakness. She’s used to buying what she wants and bending people to her will. But the day she crosses paths with Dante—sun-bronzed, stubborn, and infuriatingly unyielding—something inside her shifts. Her first proposition is reckless: a single night, no strings attached. Dante’s answer? Not for sale. But fate doesn’t end with one rejection. Celestine offers him something else: a job. A dangerous but well-paid position as her personal bodyguard. The money could save his mother, even secure work for his childhood friend, Liza. It’s everything he’s been breaking his back for—served on a silver platter. Now Dante faces a brutal choice: swallow his pride to protect his family, or stand firm against a woman who never takes “no” for an answer. What begins as a battle of wills turns into a dangerous, slow-burning game of temptation. Pride versus desire. Fire against fire. And in this game, someone will surrender. The question is—who will break first?

After catching her boyfriend, Uno Milandro Alcala, cheating on her, Ashley world shattered in one night. Heartbroken and consumed by pain, she dragged her friends out for drinks, determined to drown her sorrows in alcohol. But as the night blurred, she met a mysterious man and one reckless decision led to a one-night stand she would never forget. The next morning, Ashley woke up in disbelief. The man she slept with turned out to be none other than her ex’s uncle—Mr. Davidson Alcala, a powerful and intimidating business tycoon. Horrified, she fled and disappeared, thinking she had escaped the consequences. But fate had other plans. Weeks later, Ashley discovered she was pregnant with his child. As if life wasn’t cruel enough, her family soon fell into bankruptcy, leaving her desperate and lost. When Davidson learned of her situation, he made her an offer she couldn’t ignore. Carry his heir to continue their family legacy, and in return, he would pay her family’s debts and help her take revenge on his nephew. But can love truly grow between two people bound by pain, betrayal, and an unexpected child? Or will their arrangement become the very reason that destroys them both?

A well-known actor, Ellie Syallis have fans of varying levels— most of them are obsessed, very obsessed. A day awaited by her fans came, where people that won and bought the limited slots came. They finally met their idol face to face, got to shake hands with the female and an autograph on one of her limited-edition DVDs, on cards and on pictures as well. But her once peaceful life will start to take turn for the worse she sees at that very moment. A man wearing a formal business suit with a stoic appearance approached her. She gladly offered her hand and so they shook hands. The male asked for her autograph and she said "yes" with a brimming smile. She couldn't take her eyes of the male. He was undeniably handsome and somehow mysteriously attractive. "Here!" She handed her autograph on the sheet of paper the male gave. “Have a nice day! And oh, please keep on supporting me!” She added and partly bowed. The stranger flashed a smirk that made her heart skip a beat, both in a pinch of threat or fear and in unknown excitement. "You're now my wife. Hello, Mrs. Folster. Can't wait to spend the rest of my days with you." Her facial expressions shifted to surprise, annoyance, fear, melancholy, and into anger as she finally took a glance on the paper she signed. It was a marriage contract!

Edraly Bernardino was trying to work hard for her family. She's a bread winner since she was nineteen years old. Isa siyang Supervisor sa isang BPO company. Some people thought that she's snob and mataray, ngunit sa first impression lang iyon. She's kind and sweet sa mga taong malapit sa kaniya. She meets this playful playboy named Ròisìn Ryker Lefebvre on a vacation trip. In the first day, he keeps on hitting on her and saying he loves her. Sino nga bang maniniwala sa I love you niya kung sa unang araw pa lang na pagkikita nila ay mahal na agad siya nito. "You're just a fuck boy, and sorry to burst your bubbles but I don't like you. So, will you please back off and let go of me?" she said while glaring at him. Ngunit imbis na matakot ang lalaki ay nginisian lang siya nito at kinindatan. "I love you, Miss. Mas lalo mo akong pinapahulog sa'yo," he said then he gave her a flying kiss. Marami siyang pangarap sa buhay at ang maging asawa ng isang bilyonaryo ang hindi kabilang sa pangarap niya.

Zaver Balley is what they call womanizer in town. Sa lahat ng babaeng naikama nito, ni isang pangalan ng babae ay wala itong matandaan. Sa dinami dami ba naman ng mga babaeng naikama niya just for one night, why bother remembering their names. Except for being a womanizer, he is a CEO of Balley Inc. His past time hobby---except for hunting girls---he loves mixing drinks and cooking. All women remember his name for being good in bed, no one dares to forget his name. But only one girl who dares to forget his name and that girl dares took his semen. "How dare you, damn woman, took my semen!"

Rachell asteria Santos, the kind and soft hearted girl who will endure the pain she was feeling and continue to love her husband Kevin Sy riego that would not allow her to be happy and free from their bond being a husband and wife. How long will Rachell endure the pain and suffering she was experiencing with her own husband? With her beloved heartless husband. "Your mine. No one can own you. Not even your oh-so-called friend." "K-Kevin... I-I'm pregnant." "K-Kevin w-wait saan mo ako dadalhin?" "Sa lugar Kung saan pwedeng tanggalin yang nasa tyan mo." And that's the time she will choose to run and hide from her heartless husband, Kevin Sy Riego. Rachell Asteria Santos and Kevin Sy Riego story.

What would you do if your daughter’s last wish was for you to marry someone as her new dad? Will you do it? Or you won’t? Aeris Fabros has no one but only her daughter, Hale. But her daughter was always weak and ill, that's why she always took her to the doctor. Having no father on her side, Hale became close to her doctor, Doctor Reagan. The doctor is very caring and he is single, at least that’s how they see him. Hale wants him to be her new dad, that's why she wants her mom to marry him. Can Aeris make this request possible to tempt Doctor Reagan and make him fall in love with her? Or will it be the other way around? Read this to find out!

"You may have the power to force a marriage but not love." — Daphne Del Mundo. "When there's truth, then there must also be a lie." — Tyler Grossman. Daphne was forced to become the substitute bride for her sister who fled from the wedding. Her husband was really nice to her at first. But later did she know that she married a cold blooded bastard. Daphne's life with her husband will turn upside down. She will began to realize the misery the wedding made her and her decision to be his 'Temporary Wife'. Due to her traumatic experiences as a child, Daphne will began to overthink things that could possibly make the marriage to fall apart. How will they be able to find love if their hearts was never used to it in the first place? Or was there any truth playing with them behind close doors?

Sypnosis Lucille Jean Infante has been always Blake Martinez's one and only number 1 fan. Everyone knows how much Lucille adores him. Even Lucille thought that she can no longer see any man like Blake in her life. Not even his father. However, her world turned upside down when she met Finley Pariston. A friendless smoker from 11:35 beer house. Wala naman sakanya ang hinahanap ni Lucille sa isang lalaki. Wala sakanya ang nakikita niya kay Blake. Because in fact, Finley gone way beyond her standards. Does Finley thought the same about her too? Will they even click?