Kabanata 24 El Filibusterismo

Anya, lulusan ekonomi dari desa, terpaksa menjadi jaminan atas hutang lima ratus juta rupiah ayah tirinya, Darman, kepada CEO Pratama Land, Rio Pratama. Ia dipaksa tinggal dan bekerja sebagai pelayan di apartemen mewah Rio. Setiap hari adalah perjuangan bagi Anya. Rio memperlakukannya dengan dingin, merendahkan statusnya, dan menegaskan kekuasaannya 24 jam penuh, bahkan memanggilnya di tengah malam untuk perintah sepele hanya untuk menegaskan kontrol. Kilas balik mengungkap Darman memaksa Anya setuju demi keselamatan ibunya yang sakit-sakitan.

I’m the last of a cursed bloodline. He’s the Alpha who lost everything because of mine. Matteo Cruz Valentino “El Lobo”—feared biker, mafia leader, Alpha without mercy—was never meant to be my mate. But the moon doesn’t care about grudges, and fate has no compassion. Now I’m trapped in his world. His rules. His war. He won’t love me. He won’t even look at me without hate in his eyes. But behind that hate is something raw… something breaking. He caged me in his world of darkness and violence… yet kisses me like I’m the only thing that’s ever made him feel real. And I’m not sure which will kill me first—his silence, or his touch.

Imagine sleeping with a married woman, and then finding out she’s still a virgin. That is, before you f*cked and disvirgined her, of course. Kayla Stone, 24, never knew marriage could be the most painful and heartbreaking journey for her. Being betrayed, disrespected, and manipulated by her husband was bad enough, but being trapped in her marriage to him, was even worse. What happens when an innocent night out, leads to the most fiery night of passion with the most unexpected man? Tyler Pearson. Her husband’s uncle. Mafia drug lord; Tyler Pearson, 31, returns to NewYork after so many years of being away in Italy. On the first night he returns, he visits a lounge and somehow ends up in bed with none other than Kayla Stone. The same woman who happens to be his nephew’s wife, and also his first love. The same woman he has deluded himself into thinking he has gotten over, for the past 8 years. Their fiery night of passion reveals something unbelievable to Tyler, and he may be unwillingly to let Kayla go after that. How on earth is it possible that Kayla was still a virgin, even after being married to his nephew for the past 2 years?!

Sienna catches her husband, Marcus cheating on her with her best friend on their wedding anniversary and he demands a divorce, blaming her for her childlessness. Barely 24 hours after, she is confirmed pregnant but she decides to move to a new city and start her life afresh. She faces a lot of struggles working as a secretary in a multi-billionaire record label. She gets offered a contract by the CEO for her to be his fake wife for public appearances and they agree that it would be strictly business with no strings attached. But as time goes on, they both start to fall for each other, but what happens when her ex-husband comes crawling back?

Di tengah gemerlap kota Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Jhon Pierre Mancini menjalani kehidupan ganda yang membentangkan sayapnya di kedua sisi hukum. Di siang hari, ia dikenal sebagai seorang pengusaha sukses yang terhormat, tetapi di malam hari, ia mengendalikan jaringan narkoba dan perdagangan senjata ilegal yang meluas di Kota Rio. Semuanya berubah saat Sora Sanders, seorang perawat muda dengan kehidupan yang sederhana, masuk ke dalam kehidupannya. Pertemuan tak terduga antara mereka berdua ini membuka pintu menuju hubungan yang rumit. Suatu ketika, seorang pria dari Spanyol meminta bantuan Jhon untuk mencari istri dan anaknya yang hilang selama 24 tahun. Awalnya, Jhon menolak, tapi akhirnya setuju setelah pria itu menawarkan 20% saham dari bisnis minuman kerasnya, dan yang paling mengejutkan adalah, Jhon menemukan kebenaran: Sora adalah anak yang dicari. Dalam upayanya mempertahankan cengkeramannya pada Sora, Jhon harus bersaing dengan musuhnya, yaitu Sergio Marrone, yang juga tertarik pada Sora. Pertarungan mereka membawa keduanya ke ujung keputusan hidup atau mati. Namun, dengan kekuatan tariknya yang tak terbantahkan, Jhon mampu memenangkan hati Sora, meskipun dengan risiko besar. Dalam kisah cinta gelap yang penuh intrik dan bahaya, Jhon Pierre Mancini dan Sora Sanders menemukan diri mereka terjebak dalam permainan kekuasaan, pengkhianatan, dan obsesi, di mana takdir mereka ditentukan oleh pilihan yang sulit dan pengorbanan yang mematikan.

Sekar Kirana, seorang guru tari Sunda berusia 24 tahun, hidup untuk menari Jaipong dan mengabdi pada budaya di Bandung. Namun, hidupnya jungkir balik saat ia tak sengaja menikah dengan Ethan Wiratama Van der Meer, pengusaha properti blasteran Indonesia-Belanda berusia 33 tahun yang kaku dan penuh pesona. Gara-gara kesalahan dokumen di festival budaya, mereka terjebak dalam akta nikah sah! Demi menyelamatkan reputasi sanggar tari Sekar dan wibawa Ethan, mereka berpura-pura jadi suami istri selama enam bulan. Sekar, dengan semangat bebas dan jiwa volunteer, menyeret Ethan ke dunianya yang tak terduga. Ethan, dengan mata hijau dan logika dingin, tak kuasa menolak pesona Sekar yang perlahan mencairkan hatinya. Tapi, ketika rahasia di balik pernikahan mereka terungkap, akankah mereka tetap berpura-pura… atau jatuh cinta sungguhan?

Blurb... Olga a sweet beautiful Polish girl, has a huge crush on the son of a family friend by name Zane, a ruthless scillian mafia boss. Despite the fact he always ignored her. She has her eyes and heart on him ever since they where kids. Her hearts get shattered when she hears that he is getting married to his girlfriend Julia. But still she decides to attend the wedding to at least see him for the very last time before he gets married. On getting to the wedding it happens to be that the bride doesn't show up, due to some lackadaisical character of her's and Mr and Mrs Harrison after seeing how many guests sitted already for their son's wedding. Couldn't help but find an option for him. And guess who was the option??? Did they live happily ever after??? Did he see and love her as his wife???? Did he really feel anything for her despite the fact he always ignored her??? Read and find out.... Characters Protagonist Name:Zane Harrison. Age: Middle aged. Personality: Wise, kind and strong willed. Physical description: Tall, dignified, blue eyes and authoritative. (Apparently every woman's dream) Back ground: A scillian mafia born into wealth. Conflict: Struggles hard within himself to suppress what he feels for Olga and instead goes ahead to get married to someone who he feels totally nothing for out of desperation and pride. Antagonist Name: Olga Kowal Age: 24 Personality: Curious,naive and independent. Physical description: Slim, blonde hair, Tall and beautiful Background: Daughter of a wealthy up and doing clothing business man. Whose father also happens to be close business associate with Mr. Harrison Conflict: Struggles with her own prejaudices, misunderstanding's and situation fate has put her.

WARNING AREA 21+ 🔥🔥🔥 (Harap Bijak dalam memilih bacaan) Moana Felicia, 24 Tahun. Kehilangan suami dan putranya yang berusia 4 bulan saat kecelakaan di perjalanan wisata tahunan dari perusahaan sang suami. Hingga akhirnya, ia di usir oleh keluarga Daniel, karena dianggap pembawa sial. Tanpa bekal satu sen pun, Felicia dalam kekalutan. Hingga akhirnya ia kembali dipertemukan dengan mantan kekasihnya Arya Kavi Hutomo, di masa abu-abu yang selama bertahun-tahun ia coba hindari, di rumah sakit tempat Felicia, dirawat. Arya yang masih menyimpan rasa kecewanya pada Felicia, nyatanya harus menahan semua kebenciannya itu karena putranya yang piatu membutuhkan ASI milik Felicia. Bagaimana selanjutnya. Simak dan nantikan terus bagian dari "Mendadak, jadi Ibu Susu Bayi Mantanku."

Emily, age 24, feels like she's treading water, unable to find work and uncertain about her future. She's on the verge of giving up, plagued by worry and a string of dead-end jobs when fate steps in and introduces her to Nathan, a gorgeous young billionaire and a single parent. Nathan requires a personal tutor and nanny for his 5-year-old, intelligent, and beautiful daughter, Lilliana, who is having difficulty adjusting to life following her mother's death. When he gives Emily the job, it feels like a lifeline. As Emily encourages Lilliana with her studies and emotional issues, she discovers a passion for teaching that restores her sense of purpose. Meanwhile, Nathan, who has been entirely focused on his work and daughter, begins to lower his guard. He admires Emily's generosity and drive for the sake of his daughter, but he's also afraid of exposing his heart again. Is their encounter fate or a curse?

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."