If Beale Street Could Talk

Perfection was the curse. I was born into wealth, beauty, influence, and a family empire that stretched across continents. People envied my life, not knowing it was nothing more than a gilded prison. The only thing that ever felt real was ballet, the passion my parents forbade because it brought them no power, no profit, no leverage. My parents; greedy, ambitious, unfillable, hid their cruelty beneath luxury. And on my eighteenth birthday, they revealed the ultimate betrayal. I was engaged to a powerful man twice. . . no, three times my age. A man feared across Europe. A man whose hands were stained with secrets the world pretended not to see. They sold me to strengthen an alliance. So I ran. Barefoot, shaking, heartbroken. I stole one of our visitor's chopper and fled to Sicily, thinking distance could save me. I thought I escaped the monsters who owned my life. But I only ran into a darker one. Because Sicily is his territory; Aldrick Moretti, the shadow king of the Italian underworld. Cold. Untouchable. Beautiful in the most devastating way. The man people whisper about as if speaking his name is a sin. A man with eyes that see through lies. . . including mine. And the moment he found me trespassing on his land, bleeding, terrified, and wearing the remnants of a runaway bride. . . He didn’t return me. He didn’t free me. He claimed me. Not as a business deal. Not as an alliance. But as something far more dangerous. He became my captor, my protector, my obsession, and the forbidden flame I should never have touched. Because in his world, love is not tender. It’s a weapon. And I am the sacrifice wrapped in a veil he refuses to let go.

Aiko Belle Velasco is a determined cashier at the fast-food chain she works for. The only thing on her mind was to build a family with the man she thought would accept her and her son — Asher. Aiko did not know who the father of her child was, but she loved her son despite her parents disowning her. The night she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her, she got drunk even though she was scared and the unexpected happened... She could not accept that for the second time a man had hurt her again. But when Aiko woke up the next day and was about to go to work, the police officers and a handsome but scary man were outside her apartment — the face of the man she will never forget. What if the car she crashed into was the billionaire father of her son? She didn't think that their paths would cross with the man who got her pregnant. She will never forget his face. The man doesn't seem to know that she is the woman he slept with six years ago. The father of Asher is the scary billionaire who just came back to the Philippines to unwind from the chaotic life in America, but it turns out that he already has various businesses here in the Philippines and just chose to live in America. Sixto Emmanuel Miller is one of North America's and Asia's most feared businessmen. Because of her collision with his beloved car, Aiko found herself as the man's personal servant and got to know better the man who got her pregnant and she didn't realize that she already falling deeply in love with him. But what if the father of his child is hiding something worse?

Who would have thought that an accident would lead Pancho to find his true love? Astrid Marie Smith's dreams and whole life were devastated when her long-term boyfriend married her cousin Castela Newton. She wanted to forget the hurt and pain they had caused her. She went to a bar, got totally drunk, and ended up in bed with a stranger whom she believed was a gay man. They indeed had hot, steamy rebound sex all night. Pancho treasured all this and savored the night with her, but she ran away and could no longer be found. She went abroad to start a new life. After three years, Astrid went back, in timely for a revenge, when Castela ordered her to spy on her husband while abroad for six months as Philip's replacement secretary. She continued to pretend to be a dumb and mischievous. She was set up for an eviler and more destructive plan. She never realized that the hot alpha male she slept with was the elder brother of his ex-boyfriend, the Vice President of the company, Pancho Carbonel. Pancho Carbonel fell in love with Astrid the first time he set his eyes on her. He had the chance to court her, but it didn't go as he planned. A rumor circulated in the company that she was Philip's mistress. However, nothing changed. Astrid is still Pancho's dream girl, and she alone is enough for him. Until one day, she confronted Pancho, and what happened to them meant nothing to her. One night changed their lives and they are bound to end into something unexpected. Will Pancho ever have the opportunity to fulfill his heart's desire to love and be loved? Will rebound sex find its way to tie the knot with his estranged lover?

"A slave like you shouldn't call my name. Now, address me properly." "Opo, m-master.” Tatlong taon na ang lumipas magmula nang iwan ni Serena Laurel-De Silva ang kaniyang asawa dahil nasaksihan niyang nakikipagtalik ito sa ex-fiance nito. Kahit na contractual marriage lamang iyon, minahal niya si Ezekiel De Silva at labis siyang nasaktan. Kaya naman napagdesisyunan niyang sumama sa ibang lalaki habang dala-dala sa sinapupunan ang kanilang anak. Ngunit hindi niya aakalaing mahuhulog lamang siya sa patalim sa piling ng bago niyang kinakasama at mapunta sa black market para sana’y ibenta sa kung sino-sinong lalaki. At ang pinaka-masama pang pangyayari sa kaniyang buhay ay malaman na ang bumili sa kaniya ay walang iba kundi ang dati niyang asawa na si Ezekiel. "Why did you leave me three years ago? Did you know what hell I've been living all this time without you?! How could you have a child with him?!" He drunkenly yelled at her, crying in pain. Matapos nitong saktan ang puso niya ng paulit-ulit noon at alipinin siya ngayon, bakit ito umaasta na parang mahal siya nito? Bakit umaakto si Ezekiel na parang siya pa ang may malaking kasalanan kung bakit niya ito iniwan noon? Subalit hindi niya lubos akalain na unti-unting mabubunyag ang mga lihim at sikreto, maging ang mga taong nasa likod ng kanilang nasirang pag-iibigan.

Lilianna was the daughter of a successful businessman, their life was perfect but there's one thing in Lilianna's life that she's been longing for. A mother. Her mother died in a car accident when she was young. Her dad did his best to raise her alone and provide her all the love a father could give. Finally her dad found someone who would love them or so they thought. Alejandro Fray Eleazar was a billionaire who once indebted his life to Lilianna's father. The time came when a news came to him, Lilianna's father's sudden passing and all of his company suddenly went bankrupt. He knows that there's something wrong going on, he wants to pay back Lilianna's father by igniting their company and saving all the properties that've been left to Lilianna. When her stepmother was notified that Alejandro wants to help she proposes a deal to Alejandro saying that in order to strengthen the company he must marry her daughter. Lilianna's stepsister, but in all of their shock Alejandro declined saying that he will only marry Lilianna and if not he will not be helping their company from bankruptcy. Alejandro takes this chance to claim Lilianna and stop her from avoiding him, because ever since something happened to them two years ago from that bar, Lilianna was doing her best not to cross paths with Alejandro. Thinking that what happened to them was a mistake because Alejandro was his father's friend. But Alejandro was determined to make Lilianna his, even the big difference of their age doesn't stop Alejandro. From him paying Lilianna's father back and making Lilianna his wife, he feels like he's hitting two birds with one stone.

Cristianus is a Billionaire man and Lily is a famous and best architect in their town. Lily admire Cristiano for a long time but Cristiano didn’t even know her even though their both parents are friends and business partners. One night they both attended a party and that night happened their one-night stand. They didn’t know that one night's mistake could change their life, especially Lily when he got pregnant. When both parents knew about it, they were forced to get married for the sake of the baby and the sake of their family name. When they got married and started to live under the same roof, Lily took responsibility to be a good wife to Cristiano but Cristiano didn’t appreciate all her efforts. He always brings girls into their houses and makes Lily look like a slave. He’s also abusive and hurting Lily physically, he didn’t let her meet her friends and stopped her from her work. Until one day Lily decided to escape Cristiano but when Cristiano discovered about that he hurt Lily again physically because she was already loving her and being more possessive of her until she bleed and caused her miscarriage. Cristiano realized what he just did but it was too late because he can’t bring their baby back. Whether he liked it or not, Lily decided to run away from him and he gave that to her because he knows that she need space to heal. Cristiano realized that he loves Lily and he’s just afraid to show it but it was too late because Lily is mad at him. He gives Lily time to heal and after a year he will pursue her again even if it’s not that easy anymore.

Stranger at day, fuck buddy at night, this isn't a sweet love story, it is a kind of story where lust meets love. Maya came from a small rural village, working as a dancer in a downtown bar just to afford her younger brother’s medication. Life had been nothing but struggle a relentless cycle of poverty and heartache she endured alone. On her very first night at the bar, Atlas Volkov watched from the shadows of a VIP sit. The billionaire CEO was known for ruthless business tactics and a cold, unforgiving empire. But as he looked at her, he didn’t see a dancer; he saw something he was determined to possess. He summoned her to his private space, the air thick with tension. “I can pull you out of this place,” he said, his voice smooth and dangerous. “But there’s a condition. You’ll be mine—a companion behind closed doors. Sign the contract, follow my rules, and you’ll be paid more than you’ve ever imagined.” Maya’s heart raced. She’d heard stories of the urban elite—their world built on rivalry and power. Getting involved with a Volkov was like walking into a hurricane. Yet the image of her brother “How much?” she whispered. “Two years. Ten million dollars.” The number stunned her more than she could earn in a hundred lifetimes, but desperation won out. “Deal,” she said, her voice shaky Atlas brought her to the Volkov Villa a sprawling estate where staff bowed in unison, he ordered her to undress. “No,” she snapped. “No contract means nothing.” He tossed her a folder. “Sign it. Now.” Her hand trembled as she scrawled her name.

After Lilura's last mission as assassin she completed her mission to k*ll the notorious Arthuro Maximilliano. She decided to hide herself from anyone. 1 year after, she went into hiding in France for more than a year and gave birth to her a beautiful daughter, and she decided to raise the child on her own. When she recovered after giving birth 2 years later she started her own small company. This is called “L Güzce” that holds the clothing line, and perfume company, she name this after of Lilura's child. This is what Lilura's life was like after her mission for being assassin. She knew that her husband was still looking for her, until she received a letter that she was waiting for her to agree to annul their marriage. —But there was a condition.. Lilura, she need had to return to the Philippines to face their Annulment. But upon returning, many things would happen while Lilura was in the Philippines, and everything she was hiding would come out. How could she hide herself child from her ex-husband how she can deal with the family of her ex husband? Will she be able to hide it until the end or will she just want to let go and give her ex-husband a second chance? Can she love her ex-husband again? Can Mr. Is Maximilliano.. Lilura’s husband who has been hiding from him for a long time or is he still the same as before? Is there nothing he can do? —————————————————————————————— This is the Book 2 from story of LILURA ÁSVALDR | THE ASSASSIN’S COLLABORATION. First you need to read the book 1 bago ang book 2 para mas maintindihan ang flow ng dalawang book. Salamat po!

Amirah Mistake Laurel Chavez is an unfavored illegitimate daughter of a well-known family. She migrated to other country due to unfortunate circumstances that lead her to experience traumatic events that will be etched in her soul forever. However, she finds her life completely changing before her eyes when she found out that she accidentally got a vitro insemination in California and responsibility forced her to marry the person who she only met twice as a compensation of damaging his reputation. The man she will marry happens to be Castiel Rain Engraver a CEO and Mafia boss who is sharp as a knife and doesn't miss anything. He turned into vengeful person after his wife was killed when he still in a coma, and he pledges to do everything in his power to take the justice his wife deserve. To make it happen, he needs to secure his position as the supreme boss of their Mafia Organization and find the chip that contains all evidences that can bring them down. But, will he be able to give up what he planned for so long if he found out that his only daughter is suffering from her illness, where she needs to undergo bone marrow transplot? Thus, they did a surrogacy, but things didn't go as planned when Amirah accidentally got the embryo. Will he be able to give up and forget his position if he found out the whereabouts of the chip he searched for so long? Or He will sacrifice important lives just to get the justice he desired? Could romance be in the cards of these two different people who vows to protect each other even if it means throwing themselves in the path of danger? Can they find their own version of happily ever after?

Nang dahil sa isang car accident na kinasasangkutan ni Mayumi Santillan at ng first love ng kanyang asawa na si Xavier Valerio ay nawala ang kanyang anak sa kanyang sinapupunan. Hindi pa alam ni Xavier ang tungkol sa kanyang pinagbubuntis dahil palagi itong nakatutok sa first love nitong si Ysabel Cotez. Oo, isang kasunduan lang kung bakit sila kinasal ni Xavier. Sa limang taong pagsasama nila ay hindi man lang siya nito nakuhang mahalin. She knows that Xavier doesn’t love her at hindi na niya kayang tumagal pa sa piling nito. “Xavier... I want a divorce!” “WHAT???” Sandaling natigilan si Xavier. Iniisip kung tama ang kanyang narinig. “You heard me, Xavier. I want a divorce.” “Mayumi, what game are you trying to play now?” “I’m serious!” “Xavier, pinapalaya na kita na makasama si Ysabel nang tuluyan. Nakikipag-usap na ako sa abogado. Andito ako sa ospital room sa itaas. Pumunta ka dito at pag-usapan natin ang tungkol sa diborsyo.” Pero bago pa siya makapagsalita ay pinutol siya ni Xavier. “Wala akong oras!” mabilis nitong sabi saka pinatay ang telepono. Nakatitig lang siya sa kanyang telepono. Bakit may pakiramdam siyang umiiwas si Xavier sa usaping diborsyo? Could it be… NO!… wala siyang pakialam sa akin. Hindi niya ako mahal at hindi kailanman mamahalin…