Kabanata 1 10 El Filibusterismo

"Ikinansel ko na 'yong engagement namin ng Ate mo. Hindi ko siya pakakasalan. Ikaw ang pakakasalan ko, Poppy." Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead.

The woman who owns a company airlines is one of the most well-known and wealthiest young business woman in the world. She has a sardonic sense of humour and maintains a calm attitude but irascible demeanor at all times. She won't be able to vanish someone in thin air until it crosses the line. A lawyer is perceived as a ruler with absolute power over life and death. A person with no human sense. And he runs a law firm. He is known for being cruel and cold to his enemies and those who attempt to exploit him for personal gain. He could also be a unlawful attorney who allows someone to vanish into thin air. Even the stars had a hand in bringing them together from heaven and hell.

Hay que reconocer "lo más difícil que puedo hacer es decirte que te amo".Tengo un secreto escondido en el fondo de mi corazón:He amado a Dixon Gregg por nueve años enteros.Cuando era chiquita, lo observaba.Cuando era mayor de edad, me convertí finalmente en su esposa.Pero ni una sola vez me había amado. Ni siquiera me había mostrado una pizca de piedad.Conseguí hacerlo salir conmigo a través del acuerdo del divorcio y tomé el Corporacion Shaw como una moneda de intercambio, pero él permaneció impasible.Él nunca recordaría a esa niña nerviosa que lo seguía con timidez.No me di cuenta de que este amor había sido unilateral hasta que nos divorciamos...

Two decades have passed since the people of Anglonia were forcibly microchipped so the King could watch their every move. Tabs were kept on every citizen. The Anglonian's lives were lived in fear until ten teens decided they had had enough. Together they formulate a plan to free themselves and their people from the King's tyrannical watch. Venera, one of the ten, now of age, has been chosen as a potential bride for the prince of Anglonia. Positioning herself within the kingdom would open new doors for the freedom seekers if Venera is willing to pay the price. Ready to do what she must, Venera Vorobyova sets off for the palace, intent on gifting her people with liberty and protecting her friends. What she doesn't anticipate is the instant attraction she feels for Prince Felix. Will Venera recognize the danger to Prince Felix's life and save her love before it is too late? Everything will come to a head at the grand ball scheduled to announce their betrothal. Can Venera, the Prince and the ten take back Anglonia's freedom? Will love prevail even with the gruesome tasks ahead? Will bravery be enough? Find out what happens in The Rebel Falls For The Prince (The 10: Venera), a dystopian tale of betrayal, romance, bravery and friendship.

Storm Montgomery comes from a very prominent family. His great father is a former president of the Philippines, his uncle is one of the top senators, and his father is a governor. As the eldest son, it's expected that he will follow in their family's footsteps. They want him to run for congressman, even though it goes against Storm's wishes, he has no choice. He accepts his fate. But a rookie journalist, Nicoline Albert, keeps ruining his campaign. Every time he tries to do something good to get noticed by people, Nicoline quickly counters it, causing people to question his intentions. Storm needs to stop Nicoline because if he doesn't, he will lose the election. That's when he comes up with a plan: he will approach Nicoline and makes her fall in love with him.

Avoir une famille fait ressortir un sentiment indescriptible, que nul ne peut expliquer. Pour ressentir ce plaisir et ce sentiment d'avoir une famille, il faut avant tout en avoir. Alors qu'est-ce qu'une famille ? Darye n'a jamais connu ce sentiment, le sentiment d'avoir une famille sur qui compter quand tout va mal, une famille où elle aurait la possibilité d'avoir une mère et un père. Même avoir une famille qu'avec un seul parent serait aussi bien pour elle. Étant orpheline dès le bas âge elle sera élevée par sa tante qui n'est réellement pas une famille pour elle. Elles le savent toutes les deux mais sachant qu'elle ne peut rien changer elle subit simplement. Cherchant à sortir de cette situation qui peut la conduire à la mort, elle décide de tenter sa chance dans plusieurs domaines. Et comme la vie n'est jamais smoothe pour personne, elle aura des choix à faire. Elle tombe dans des histoires louches qui la conduisent sur un chemin inconnu. Elle trouvera une âme qui la fera sortir peu à peu du lot mais pour combien de temps ? Serait-il bon pour elle ? Seule la fin nous le dira.

MONTEFIERRO BOYS SERIES #1 Cyrelle Blessica Escareal, a woman with high hopes and big dream. She used her passion for music to reach her goals in life. Although she needs to work hard at a young age, it doesn't hinder her for being a strong person. She's contented doing her gigs, being a good student and a responsible daughter of her parents. But one day, her life will turn upside down when she met Xyvier Zyair Montefierro, a man with the same life goals, interests and perspective like her. The bass guitarist of the popular band in their school named The Mythicals and also one of the sons of the infamous Congressman Leviathan Asmodeus Montefierro who holds the legacy of the Montefierro Clan. But what if their goals and dreams became more important than the love that they have for each other? Will they be able to fight for their feelings? Or will they just let go?

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

Walang girl code. Kahit sino na lang ay pinapatulan. Parang mauubusann ng lalaki. Iyon ang tingin ng marami kay Elijah Armani. Pagkatapos ng failed relationship ni Elijah kay Clayton Lardizabal ay muli siyang sumubok na magmahal— and this time, kay Grayson Lardizabal, ang ama ni Clayton. She tried but she failed—as usual. Until Grayson Lardizabal Jr. happens.

Not a Slave It is a time where a woman is used for attaining something precious which would fulfill the dream of becoming a king of the kingdom they wish for without a war. It is a time where a Son is born to embrace the duty as a King after his Father in the royal family irrespective of the ability he has. It is a time where a small land of people is looked down when they are not part of the council, which has all the elders with wisdom as members and the Kings of all kingdoms have to follow the rules laid by them regarding their ruling. And then it is also a time where a girl child is born to change all the past practicing traditions paving the way for a new one, but had to go through the danger of becoming a slave with no one to protect her. But she will never let anyone make her a Slave as she is not a Slave. I am a Queen I am a Queen who had done nothing but what everyone asked me to do. I fulfilled everyone’s wishes without giving those any second thought. I am a Queen who got blamed for the things about which I don’t even have a minimal idea. I am blamed because there is nothing else they can do other than that. I am a Queen who wishes at present to go back being a princess as my life is going to be taken away by the person who is none other than my Father in a few seconds just because I am a Queen. I closed my eyes hoping that this ends once and for all…