Invisible Hand By Adam Smith Novels & Stories

"Kailangan mo ng pera; kailangan ko ng asawa." Si Peony Sinclair, isang workaholic na babae, ay nakilala si Mattia Luigi D'Amato, isang kilalang boss ng mafia na may madilim na sikreto. Habang si Peony ay nagtatrabaho nang husto para mabayaran ang ospital bills ng kaniyang ama, si Luigi ay busy sa pakikipagtalik sa iba't-ibang babae at pagtapos ay babawian niya ang mga ito ng buhay. Sa patuloy na pag-angat ng gastusin sa ospital, kinakailangan ni Peony ng malaking halaga ng pera. Sa kaniyang desperasyon, natagpuan niya ang sarili sa isang auction matapos siyang lokohin ng isang babae na nangakong magbigay sa kan'ya ng magandang trabaho at malaking sahod. Magiging simbolo ba si Peony ng pagbabago para kay Luigi, o haharapin niya ang parehong kapalaran ng ibang biktima ni Luigi?

CASSY ALONTO, isang ulilang dalaga na nagmula sa bahay ampunan ang mapipilitang magtrabaho sa isang drug assossiation matapos siyang malinlang na bibigyan siya ng maayos na trabaho. Hindi siya makakatanggi sapagkat, buhay niya ang kapalit. Magiging tagahatid siya ng droga. At dahil sa angking ganda nito’y mapapansin siya ng kanilang druglord. Kaya naman, plano niya itong gawing babae. Na siya namang, hinding hindi masisikmura ni Cassy. Ayaw niyang maging parausan ng may edad na lalaki. Lalo pa at, nasa labing pitong taong gulang pa siya. Dahil sa nalamang plano ng kaniyang amo’y magbabalak siyang tumakas. Mas gugustuhin pa nitong mamatay kaysa maging parausan lang. Sa kaniyang pagtakas ay hahabulin siya ng mga tauhan ni Don Alfonso. At dahil makapangyarihan nga ito’y mahihirapan siyang magtago rito. Kalaunan nga’y mahahanap rin siya ng mga tauhan nito. Ang inaakala niyang, tuluyan siyang mabibihag nang sapilitan siyang hatakin sa van ay siya namang dating ng isang itim na sasakyan. Kung saan, iluluwa nun ang di pamilyar na mukha ng lalaki. Bago pa siya tuluyang mawalan ng malay, ay makikitang, pinagpapatay ng estrangherong lalaki ang kikidnap sa kaniya. Paano kung, ang inakala niyang nakatakas siya sa sindikato ay siyang mas lalong pagmulat niya. Lalo pa at, ang lalaking nagligtas sa kaniya'y isa palang Mafia Leader. Gagawin rin ba siyang tauhan nito, o palalayain? Ano ang dahilan nito para iligtas siya sa mga taong kagaya rin naman niyang druglord. Abangang ang kuwentong pag-ibig ni Cassy at Kaizer sa Rescued By A Mafia Leader.

*BLURB —♥️ In the heart of a glittering and bustling Philippine city, Marian, a brilliant software developer from Cebu City to Makati City, finds herself thrust into a world of corporate intrigue and fiery passion. At every turn, she crosses paths with Wilbert Colt, a billionaire CEO known for his short-lived romances and icy demeanor. His arrogance turns Marian’s professional life into chaos, while the presence of Wilbert’s father—a powerful and manipulative businessman—further deepens the tension and intrigue. Unexpectedly, a night of recklessness and drunken mistakes leads them into an unforeseen marriage. Forced into a secret life together, Marian and Wilbert gradually develop a complex bond—fraught with tension, the shadows of Wilbert’s past, and his mysterious brother, Sandro, who harbors his own secrets that slowly draw Marian’s heart. As past and present collide, Marian faces a love triangle that tests her true feelings. Torn between the intense allure of the troubled billionaire and the quiet warmth of his brother, while constantly watched by Wilbert’s father, she must navigate a world of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Si Annatalia Martinez ay isang babaeng may simpleng pangarap at matibay na prinsipyo. Hindi niya inakala na ang buhay niya ay magbabago dahil lamang sa isang dokumentong kailangang pirmahan. Si Alaric Dale Compton, isang makapangyarihang bilyonaryo, ay kilala sa pagiging emosyonal na mailap at desidido sa negosyo. Para sa kanya, ang lahat ay napag-uusapan—kahit ang damdamin. “ Love, Signed by a Billionaire” Sa isang kasunduang naglapit sa kanila, napilitan silang magkasama sa isang mundong puno ng limitasyon at lihim na damdamin. Habang sinusubukan nilang panatilihin ang distansya, mas lalo namang lumalalim ang koneksiyong hindi nila inaasahan.

Makakamit na sana ni Elena Corsini ang perpektong buhay na hinahangad niya. A lavish wedding, a powerful family, and the man she was destined to marry. Pero lahat iyon ang gumuho sa isang gabi lang nang agawin ng stepsister niya ang mapapangasawa niya, patayin ang kanyang ina, at sirain nito ang mukha niya. Determined to reclaim her life and seek vengeance, Elena trains under a dangerous crime boss with one mission: take down the Bellucci family, starting with the ruthless Mafia Don, Giovanni Bellucci. At para magtagumpay ay kailangan niya itong akitin, manipulahin, at wasakin lahat ng meron ang lalaking ito. But revenge is never simple. As Elena draws closer to Giovanni, she discovers a dangerous new emotion... desire. Unti-unti na siyang nahuhulog sa lalaking iyon.

Tahimik ang buhay ni Cailiegh habang nagtatrabaho sa isang fast-food chain. Not until Sky came in her life. Ang dati niyang tahimik na buhay ay napilatan. She become a slave of him. Pero, paano kung nahuhulog na siya kay Sky? Can she tell her feelings or she will remian the Slave of the Heartless Billionaire?

"Isang pirma sa kontrata… Isang kasunduan sa demonyo… Isang pag-ibig na parang bitag." Para kay Ava Castillo, ang kasal sa isang kontrata kay Dominic Velasco—isang bilyonaryong kilala sa pagiging malupit at walang puso—ay isang hakbang papunta sa gantimpala… o kapahamakan. Wala siyang ibang choice kundi tanggapin ang alok niya, pero hindi lang si Dominic ang may lihim—Ava has her own revenge to take. Pero hindi niya inaasahan kung gaano kalalim ang obsession ng lalaki sa kanya. Hindi lang kasal ang gusto nito. Gusto siyang ariin isip, katawan, at kaluluwa. Habang unti-unting lumalantad ang mga madidilim na sikreto, hindi na alam ni Ava kung sino ang tunay na biktima. Siya ba ang nagtratraydor o siya ang naloloko? Sa larong ito kung saan pag-ibig ang armas, tiwala ang pinakamapanganib, at ang pagnanasa ay lason, sino ang tuluyang mabibitag? Isang intense na billionaire romance na puno ng mind games, revenge, at isang obsessive na pagmamahal na maaaring sumira o magligtas sa kanila.

Isang buwan bago ang kasal ni Erica sa boyfriend niyang si Franco ay nagkayayaan silang magkakaibigan na mag-party. Isang pamamaalam mula sa pagkadalaga, ika nga nila. Pero anong gagawin ni Erica kung magising na lang kinabukasan na kayakap ang estranghero na lalaki at pareho pa silang walang suot na damit? And the worst? What if she find out that he's her boyfriend's stepbrother?

**When ambition blinds you to what truly matters, but one woman helps you see the light...** Victor Difabio once believed that winning the **Best Actor Award** would fill the emptiness in his life. He sacrificed everything—his time, his body, and his very soul—only to find that success comes at a devastating cost. The moment he finally achieves his dream, tragedy strikes when his beloved, **Phinea Lawson**, takes her own life, leaving Victor with nothing but a trophy and a heart full of regret. --- *"I need to make things right,"* Victor vows, awakening to find himself back in time, just before his wedding day. *"This time, I will prioritize your happiness, Phinea."* As he sets out to spoil her and repay the debts of his past, Victor embarks on a new project that intertwines their fates: an adaptation of Phinea’s favorite novel, **"Suddenly, I Know Nothing."** He works tirelessly to ensure its success, unaware of the profound connection between the story and their lives. --- *"You think you can change the future?"* Phinea asks, her eyes filled with hope and skepticism. *"What if the past is already written?"* Victor's heart races as he faces the challenges of fame, jealousy, and the haunting shadows of their past. With adversaries lurking in the wings, including Phinea's twin sister, **Peregrine**, he must navigate a treacherous path to protect the woman he loves. --- *"You don’t understand, Victor,"* Phinea says, tears glistening in her eyes. *"I’m not worthy of your love. I’m not even a true Lawson."* Victor steps closer, his voice firm. *"You are everything to me, Phinea. Your worth isn’t defined by your name. You are the woman who saved me from myself."* --- **What happens when a man driven by ambition learns that true happiness lies in love and connection?**

Reigna has harbored a deep crush on Lucas since childhood. Lucas, however, is always rude to Reigna and is in love with another girl. Despite Lucas's resistance, their families arrange their marriage. Reigna is ecstatic, hoping that Lucas will eventually reciprocate her feelings. Lucas remains distant, leaving Reigna feeling unloved and unwanted. After their marriage, Reigna discovers her financial instability. Determined to become better, she works hard to improve herself and becomes financially independent. Reigna decides to get a divorce. Soon after, Reigna discovers she is pregnant with Lucas' child. Fearing Lucas's reaction and his possible abandonment, she decides to raise the child alone, hiding the truth from him. Years later, as Reigna's child grows up, Lucas hears rumors about a son he never knew he had. His curiosity grows, leading him to search for Reigna. As their paths cross again, Reigna must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk heartbreak or continue to keep the secret. Lucas learns the truth about his son and is faced with a life-changing decision. Will he choose to reconnect with Reigna and his child, setting aside his past mistakes, or will he allow fear and regret to keep them apart? Reigna wrestles with her feelings, torn between protecting herself and hoping for a reconciliation with Lucas. Will love, lead to a second chance at happiness, or will the pain of their past be too much to overcome?