Kabanata 23 El Filibusterismo Buod

Six months." That’s all he offered her. “I can only help you for six months. After that, I have to go back to my world," Victor said, his dark eyes piercing as he spoke. There was something about this man that sent chills down her spine, and yet, that same thing pulled her to him.   Sophia Martins, a sheltered 23 year old, had spent six years living a lie. Forced into marriage with her childhood crush, John Smith, she believed it was the only way to keep a fraction of her late father’s company. But when she learns the truth,that the company had always been hers,she files for divorce, determined to take back what was stolen from her.   Her plans for freedom, however, take a deadly turn when John sends a hitman after her. Just as her life hangs by a thread, a mysterious and devastatingly handsome stranger intervenes, saving her and offering to be her bodyguard,but only for six months.   As the days unfold, Sophia finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, only to discover that William, her charming protector, is not who he claims to be. He is Victor Falcone, the ruthless Mafia Don feared by all. As she’s thrust into his dangerous world of power and violence, her questions multiply.   Why did he lie to her? Why had he been protecting her?   Will their love be able to withstand the truth, or will Victor’s reality tear them apart?

Un groupe d'amis, en quête d'une pause loin de la routine quotidienne, loue une maison isolée au bord d’un lac mystérieux pour un séjour de quelques jours. Au début, l’endroit semble paisible et parfait pour la détente, mais peu à peu, des phénomènes étranges viennent troubler leur tranquillité. Une présence maléfique, liée au sombre passé de la maison et du lac, se dévoile progressivement, jouant avec leurs peurs et leurs secrets les plus enfouis.Jour après jour, l’atmosphère devient plus oppressante, leurs tensions personnelles s’intensifient, et les amis se retrouvent pris au piège d’une spirale de terreur. Tandis qu'ils tentent de comprendre ce qui leur arrive et de trouver un moyen de s’échapper, les vérités sur les tragédies passées et le lien sinistre qu'elles partagent avec la maison viennent à la lumière.Leur amitié, mise à rude épreuve, sera le seul espoir pour survivre… mais tous ne quitteront pas cet endroit indemnes. Alors que l'ombre du lac continue de planer sur eux, la frontière entre le réel et l'horreur devient de plus en plus floue.

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

“I can never be with you. I am your teacher and your elder!” What happens when the moon goddess decides to play a dirty matchmaker game and pairs up a teacher and a student as soul mates? Meet Xena Michael, a 23-year-old teacher at Cold Zone College. She had been single for 23 years, feeling like she may never find her mate. But guess what? Fate has a surprise in store for her. It turns out, her mate is none other than the Alpha's son, who is also her most brilliant student. He had just turned 18 and became the Alpha of the Silver Dominion pack. Will Xena really accept a junior and her student as her mate?

ศิลา **หนุ่มใหญ่ในวัยใกล้ 40เขาต้องสูญเสียมารดาไปเพราะนักเลงเก่ารุ่นพ่อ เขาก็กลับมาเพื่อทวงคืนความยุติธรรมในฐานะทายาทเพียงคนเดียวของนักธุรกิจที่ทรงอิทธิพล สายป่าน **สาวน้อยอายุ23 ลูกสาวอุดมนักเลงเก่าเธอถูกเลือกเป็นเครื่องมือในการแก้แค้นครั้งนี้ ศิลากลับมาครั้งนี้เพื่อแก้แค้นแต่ใครจะรู้ว่าแท้จริงแล้วผู้หญิงที่เขาเลือกใช้เป็นเครื่องมือ เธอก็คือคนที่ถูกทำร้ายจากศัตรูของเขาเหมือนกัน ทุกอย่างมันไม่จบง่ายอย่างที่คิดเพราะผลพวงจากความแค้นก่อให้เกิดอีกชีวิตหนึ่งขึ้นมาด้วย...............

Normal is overrated; that’s what my mom always said. My mom didn’t know the half of it. For 23 years, I thought my biggest problem was being an adopted child of a single mom in a tiny house, then I burst into flames. My first thought was mental breakdown, but that didn’t explain the fact that real flames were put out by real firefighters, so I fled to the city. The plan had been to check myself into a mental hospital, but I’d been too afraid, so I looked for a temporary job while I worked up the courage. My first interview is where things really went off the deep end. I found myself submerged in a world of monsters, and I was one of them. By my 24th birthday, I would supposedly be set into my immortality, with supernatural powers and all. With not one, but two handsome immortals watching out for me, hatred and hostility still lurked around every corner.

Andrea Silva se vio obligada a casarse con el supuesto novio de su hermana gemela, Camila Silva, tras la huida de su hermana. Andrea quedó profundamente desconsolada al descubrir que el hombre con el que acababa de casarse estaba enamorado de su hermana y que ella solo era una sustituta hasta que Camila regresara. Andrea pensó que podría enamorar a Damine Fel, pero ¿qué pasaría si su hermana regresara y quisiera recuperar a su novio? ¿Qué pasaría si su esposo la obligara a divorciarse? ¿Qué pasaría si descubriera que estaba embarazada de él, pero él no quería saber nada de ella?

Synopsis : Eniko : Mon amour a un prix. Bénin, de nos jours. Eniko, 23 ans, voit son destin basculer du jour au lendemain lorsque son jeune frère cause accidentellement la mort du fils cadet de la puissante famille Mayala. Pour apaiser la colère des Mayala et laver l’affront, la tradition exige une réparation : un sang pour un sang. La famille d’Eniko, impuissante face aux pressions, accepte l’ultimatum : elle devra épouser Mayala, l’aîné de la famille, et lui donner un enfant en *remplacement* du défunt. Un mariage forcé, un corps monnayé, une vie sacrifiée sur l’autel de la coutume. Pourtant, Mayala n’est pas l’homme qu’elle imaginait. Rebelle, insoumis, il méprise les obligations familiales et semble aussi piégé qu’elle dans ce pacte absurde. Entre haine, résignation et désir de liberté, leurs vies s’entrechoquent. Mais quand les sentiments interdits s’en mêlent, tout se complique. Peuvent-ils briser les chaînes de la tradition, ou leur amour aura-t-il, lui aussi, un prix à payer ? Une histoire déchirante entre devoir et désir, où l’amour et la vengeance se disputent un cœur en exil. --

Il est riche. Il est puissant. Il est impitoyable. Et maintenant… je lui appartiens. Je m'appelle Eléna Morel. Assistante stagiaire dans l'une des plus grandes entreprises de Paris, je menais une vie tranquille, jusqu'au jour où j’ai accidentellement renversé mon café sur Nolan Blake, le PDG milliardaire réputé pour ne jamais sourire… et pour détruire la carrière de ceux qui croisent son chemin. J’étais sûre que j’allais être virée. Mais au lieu de ça… il m’a fait une proposition. Un contrat. Un an à son service. Vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre. Pas seulement comme son assistante. Comme sa compagne contractuelle. Je devais dire non. Mais j’ai besoin d’argent. De secrets à enterrer. D’un passé à fuir. Il pense pouvoir me contrôler. Il pense que je suis faible. Mais il ignore une chose : je suis bien plus dangereuse qu’il ne le croit. Et entre ses règles glaciales et nos nuits brûlantes, l’un de nous deux finira brisé. Et ce ne sera pas moi.

There’s a thin line between desperation and destiny ****** Sophia Jenkins has lived her life in the shadows of hardship. At 23, she juggles multiple jobs, trying to lift her family out of debt while caring for her terminally ill mother. Her only dream is to escape the weight of her broken home and rewrite her family’s fate. But fate had other plans. On her birthday, when relentless debt collectors humiliate her and her father, Sophia’s world shatters—until a mysterious man steps out of a sleek black car, commanding the chaos with nothing but his presence. Leonard Morano. At 40, Leonard is the ruthless head of the Morano mafia empire, a billionaire controlling over a hundred businesses and underground casinos. What no one knows is that he was once Martin Jenkins’ best friend—and the man who silently watched Sophia grow from afar before vanishing when she was fifteen. Now, he’s back. And he’s not offering help. He’s demanding marriage. With the chilling words, “Marry me, and I will smash every obstacle in your way,” Leo pulls her into a world of luxury, power, and deadly secrets. But can Sophia survive the dark underworld Leo rules? Can love truly bloom in the cracks of fear, obligation, and a past that refuses to stay buried?