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Maxine is arguably the most bitter girl in town. Ever since her ex-boyfriend Leander left her, she has been rude to all men. It all started at a nightclub. Maxine was sad, sulking and drunk at the counter. She was still asking for many bottles of wine, but the bartender already refused her because she was already drunk. She was broken; she loves Leander so much, but he cheated on her. She thought he was the kindest man she'd ever known. Maxine couldn't even walk properly, she swayed and she almost fell. But the next moment she knew, she had already fallen to a man chest. And that was the time she met Law. The moment she looked up to see it. She saw her past. Her past that keeps hurting her till now. It was her last day here at the clubhouse and she promised herself that she would never come back here, but the pain of yesterday returned when she saw him. Leander and him look similar Law was a bit surprised when Maxine grabbed his white collar and kissed him aggressively. And that was the first and last encounter they had. Amari pulled her sister away from the unknown man. One year later. Maxine changed a lot, she was bitter and hot tempered as always. Maxine can't accept that her sister is getting married. She didn't want it to be like her who would only get hurt at the end. She was pissed, so she walked out of Amari's wedding venue with no one knowing. Destiny seems hilarious and playful. Law finally found her in the parking area. Maxine can't remember everything about him. But since that day, it seems destiny is really bringing them closer because Law Del Fierro is also her new Boss.

Ivana Huo, a sole descendant of a big conglomerate that rises in the city of Beijing. Her family business cost billions of dollars and she lived a comfortable life since childhood. Her Filipina mother had a big influence on her life but at a young age, she suffered her first loss when her Mom died. Later on, her Dad suddenly died too and left her nothing at all. She was thrown away by her relatives who took over her family business. She only had one hope to take back what belongs to her, to marry the second-generation rich descendant of Elite Digital Marketing and Financial Investment Company, Brielle Santillian. She had encountered him during childhood but the young CEO, Brielle Santillian never got involved with any woman. Ivana plans to capture him and marry him to help her take her revenge on her relatives. She forced him to take her as his wife after sleeping with him and threatened him she'll expose their videos and photos that night. Brielle married her for some reason, his family urged him to find a wife but he dared not to mention his parents about their relationship. He helps her to accomplish all her plans but later on, his cold heart couldn't love his wife because he thinks she's nothing but a user. He forced her to sign a divorce agreement but she refused it at first. Accidentally she heard Brielle's conversation that he will never love her and couldn't forgive her. She silently walked away and left everything. She knew she's having his child but she was deeply hurt knowing how Brielle felt towards her. Would they still get a chance to fall in love after they met again or would she let go of him?

So... Lagi siyang nandito sa lugar na to? Since when... Kailan pa nila ako niloloko? As they turned to leave, I struggled, screamed, but they didn't look back. "Tulong!" "Jackson, Pakiusap lumingon ka. Nandito ako!" My eyes cried out for help, even in my helplessness, but no one turned around. Betrayed and abandoned, I'm paralyzed by the impossible choice of what to prioritize. "I'm so helpless." Therra Mina Miller thought she had finally found the love she always wanted. But her seemingly perfect life with Jackson Park, the heir to Astine Corporation, was nothing more than a cruel illusion created by her greedy family. Their dream wedding was just a way to further their own selfish desires. Ang pagtataksil ng kanyang stepsister na si Nicole Smith kay Jackson, at ang lihim na relasyon nito sa kanyang fiancé, ay nagdulot kay Mina ng matinding sakit at pagkadismaya. Sa gitna ng kanyang paghihirap, isang lihim na relasyon ang umusbong sa pagitan nina Mina at Matthias Park, ang foster father ni Jackson. Their relationship became her strength, driving her to stand on her own and break free from her family’s control. She swore to succeed on her own terms, refusing to let her family’s power shape her future. Her success became the ultimate sweet revenge, exposing Nicole’s lies and taking back her life. Pero paano kung ang inaakala niyang katapusan ng kanyang paghihirap mula sa pang-aabuso ng mga nasa paligid niya ay simula pa lang—the beginning of a truth about herself she never knew? Mananatili ba siyang kalmado, o maghihiganti sa mga taong dapat managot?

Matteo Imperial,a drop dead gorgeous billionaire. One of the most eligible bachelors of the country. But behind those charming looks that could make anyone easily fall for him; is a ruthless business man that everyone is afraid of. He is a womanizing jerk who promised himself not to tie the knot. He sees girls as merely toys that could warm his bed and he could dispose of after using. But looks like karma has its own way to play with him; when a beautiful woman that has a pair of mesmerizing blue eyes and a strange outfit that suddenly caught his attention with just a glance.  He never felt the desire to own someone before, but in just one glance. . . He felt like he suddenly got bewitched.  He fell and drowned just like that, too deep that he couldn’t see the bottom of it. Drunk and Desire then that mind blowing night happened. But the next morning, he woke up, with an empty space beside him. Nang magising siya ay wala na ang misteryosang babaeng iyon na para bang isang panaginip lamang ang lahat. That strange woman who stole his sanity is nowhere to be found. A thing that no one dared to do, not with the infamous Matteo Imperial. But what if fate decided to play with the Matteo again?  After not being able to forget that night, that woman whom he never knew who, yet wouldn’t leave his mind, showed up again, 5 years later. Muli niya itong nakita sa hindi inaasahang lugar at pagkakataon. A woman who has different eyes but the exact same face as hers. And she drives him insane the same way that woman did. And worse is she claims to be a completely different person, her twin sister. Or is she?

Kiana Cathryss Devereaux has spent the last ten years trying to outrun the ghosts of her past. Once a bullied scholarship student at an elite prep school, she is now a hardworking nurse buried under a mountain of debts and family responsibilities. When her 10-year high school reunion rolls around, she braces herself to face her old wealthy tormentors, fully expecting to be the underdog once again. Tyler Kezter Rosier—the city’s most elusive billionaire bachelor, a brilliant doctor, and a former classmate who barely knew Kiana existed back then. Tyler is dealing with his own nightmare: an relentless ex-girlfriend he desperately needs to get off his back, and the heavy pressure of the media spotlight. When a chance encounter in the hotel hallway leads to a spontaneous, defensive decision, Kiana walks into the ballroom on Tyler’s arm. They announce a fake engagement. The ruse works perfectly at first, completely silencing the high-society mean girls and giving Kiana her long-awaited moment of redemption. But the triumph is short-lived. A stray camera catches the moment, and photos of the "happy couple" instantly go viral, sparking a massive PR storm. The fake engagement quickly spirals out of control when Tyler’s terminally ill mother sees the news and finds new hope in her son's impending wedding. Bound by guilt and love for his mother, Tyler pleads with Kiana to keep up the charade. In exchange, he offers a lifeline: financial security and a guaranteed future for Kiana’s younger sister. With too much at stake, Kiana has no choice but to agree to the deal. As they are forced to navigate public appearances, family dinners, and flashing cameras, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur. Every lingering touch, protective gesture, and "fake" kiss starts to feel dangerously real.

Sabi nila, relationships come and go but friendship stays forever. Kaya para kela Julian at Belinda, kahit may namumuong spark sa pagitan nila, mas mahalaga ang kanilang pinagsamahan mula pagkabata. Bakit mo nga naman isusugal ang panghabambuhay na pagkakaibigan para sumubok sa walang kasiguraduhang pag-ibig? But values and boundaries become blurred when the heart is vulnerable. Kaya noong gabing nabasag ang puso ni Julian dahil sa hiwalayan ng kaniyang ex-girlfiriend, si Belinda ang sumalo sa bawat piraso nito. Drunk, hurting, and seeking comfort, Julian crossed the line, and Belinda let him. Ang gabing ito ang naging saksi ng mapusok na pag-iibigan na matagal nilang ipinagkait sa sarili. Ngunit kinabukasan, ang malamig na katotohanan ang agad ding gumising sa kanila. “It was a mistake,” pag-amin ni Julian. Lubos na nasaktan si Belinda sa narinig, at hindi niya maatim na patawarin si Julian when that ‘mistake’ left her pregnant. So Belinda packed her bags and disappeared, carrying a secret that would redefine who they were. Seven years later, sinubok silang muli ng tadhana. Julian crosses paths with Belinda and a six-year-old child who looks exactly like him. Unti-unting nabunyag ang sikreto, ngunit mabilis na sumiklab ang galit na nararamdaman nila para sa isa’t isa, as if the trust they spent a lifetime building is gone. But their son has other plans. Longing for the father he never knew, the little boy becomes the unexpected bridge between two estranged hearts, encouraging them to risk all that they have for a second chance. Kaya ba ng inosenteng pagmamahal ng kanilang anak na hilumin ang malalalim na sugat ng kanilang nakaraan? Or will the seven years of secrets keep them from becoming the family they were always meant to be?

Forbidden Passion Bella's life has been a never-ending cycle of exhaustion and stress. She's shouldering the weight of providing for her family's needs, while her ungrateful siblings seem to take her sacrifices for granted. The emotional toll is evident in her worn-out expression and the dark circles under her eyes. Bella decides to let loose and escape the pressures of her life. She heads to a bar, orders a drink, and lets the music and liquor wash away her worries. As the night wears on, she meets a charming stranger who shares her desire for freedom and release. They dance, laugh, and eventually, the night leads to a passionate encounter. Nangamba si Bella nang madiskubre niya ang identity ng lalaking kaulayaw niya, ang CEO ng SBS Investment Corporation na si Alexander Blackwood, kung saan siya nagtatrabaho bilang marketing strategist. Dumistansya si Bella kay Mr. Alexander Blackwood, pero nagulat siya ng mag-offer ng kasal ang CEO sa kaniya. A marriage of convenience for Mr. Blackwood's twisted desire. Bunga ng pangangailangan ng pamilya, tinanggap ni Bella ang offer. Bella and Alexander develop a deep, intense connection. Despite the lack of romance in their agreement, they find themselves drawn to each other. Their relationship becomes a complex web of desire, obligation, and secrecy. Hanggang dumating ang araw na kinatatakutan ni Bella, isang babaeng nagngangalang Cherry Uytiepo ang nagpakilalang girlfriend ni Alexander. When Bella confronted Alexander, the CEO supported Cherry's claims. Betrayed and broken, Bella resigned and find solace alone in a deserted place where no one knew her. But fate had another planned as she meet two years after the twisted CEO Alexander Blackwood in one of the auction or bidding event, kung saan dinala siya ng kaniyang boss na si Mr. Ken Romualdez. Bella realized that she cannot escape from Alexander Blackwood.

WARNING!!! SLOW BURN! SLOW BURN! SLOW BURN STORY! “Hello, wife.” Halos malaglag ang panga ni Alyana. “Ano?!” Napaatras siya agad sa headboard ng kama.“Excuse me?!”dugtong niya pa. Bahagyang napaangat ang sulok ng labi ng lalaki. “I knew you’d react like that.” “Ano’ng wife?! Sino ka ba?!” Tinitigan lang siya nito nang ilang segundo bago suminghap. “Sevastian Mondragon.” Parang may kung anong kumalabog sa dibdib ni Alyana sa pangalan pa lang nito ngunit wala pa rin siyang maalala. “Hindi kita kilala,” diretsahang sabi niya. Yon talaga ang totoo sa utak ni Alyana. “Technically, kilala mo ako.” Kalmado ang boses nito. “You married me.” Nanlaki lalo ang mga mata niya. “Ano’ng married?! Baliw ka ata eh?!” Bahagyang natawa si Sevastian. Hindi malakas 'yung tipong amused lang talaga. “You said yes first.” “Teka nga—” napahawak si Alyana sa ulo niya. “Hindi ko maintindihan!” Tahimik lang si Sevastian habang nakatingin sa kaniya. Maya-maya, may inilabas itong kung anong papel sa isang envelop sa na nasa side table. Pagkatapos ay may ini-abot itong isang dokumento sa kaniya na siyang mas nagpabilog ng kaniyang mga mata. Marriage certificate. Nanigas si Alyana ka puwesto niya hanggang sa dahan-dahan niyang dinampot iyon. At halos mawalan siya ng ulirat nang makita ang pangalan niya roon. Alyana Maurice Maristela Mondragon. “Hindi…” bulong niya. “Hindi totoo ‘to…” “It’s legal.” “Impossible!” histerikal niya. “A Bar wedding,” kalmado nitong sagot. Napatingala si Alyana. “ANO?!” At doon nagsimulang bumalik sa isip niya ang ilang malabong alaala mula dalawang buwan na ang nakalipas. ---

Itinaya ni Jean Antoinette Marcelo para sa kaniyang pag-ibig: from her career opportunities to her own bright future. Isinantabi niya ang bawat oportunidad na dumating sa kaniya dahil lang sa pagmamahal niya sa isang lalaki na inakalang mahal din siya. Her dreams shattered nang bigla na lang naglaho ang lalaki at tinangay pa nito ang kaniyang pinaghirapan bilang isang mananahi sa isang maliit na boutique. To make matters worse for her, nalaman pa niya na ipinagpalit siya ng kaniyang fiance sa kaniyang ate. Her parents disowned her na para bang siya pa ang gumawa ng pagkakamali sa kanila. She’s so broken na inakala niyang katapusan na niya. She was on the verge of giving up her own life nang may kumuha sa kaniya on the spot bilang secretary ng isang kilalang CEO. Inaasahan na niyang mahirap ang kaniyang trabaho. But then, hindi niya inaasahang mas mahihirapan siya sa pakikisama sa kaniyang boss. Kyle Zander Villaester was known for his perfectionist nature. Bawat gawa niya nahahanapan nito ng butas. He could easily tear her down with every rejection sa kaniyang trabaho. Sa kabila ng bawat pagkakamali niya ay hindi siya nito tinatanggal sa trabaho. Instead, he let her repeat everything hanggang sa makuha na niya ang gusto nito. Bumalik ang kaniyang ex-boyfriend na para bang wala itong ginawang kasalanan sa kaniya. Out of desperation, binanggit niya ang pangalan ng kaniyang boss bilang bagong boyfriend, even if alam niyang mali iyon. Kyle Zander knew that he had nothing to do with her affairs, but his ego told him to claim Jean Antoinette as his. “Ano ngayon kung nagkaroon kayo ng relasyon? You were her past, she is mine now. Gusto mo siyang bawiin? You have to pay the heavy price.”

Trinity was on top of the world, the queen of queens. But the next thing she knew, ay dinukot na siya ng masasamang loob at ngayon ay pagsasamantalahan pa. She heard his voice and remembered him from the pool party. Nagpakilala itong Red, at ganoon din ang naririnig niyang tawag ng mga kasamahan nito dito. He began to touch her in all the areas where she had never allowed anyone to touch. He started kissing her neck as he slid his burning hands inside her panties. Her screams and cries were gagged. Hindi niya alam kung guni-guni niya lang ba, pero parang narinig niya itong bumulong ng "I'm sorry", sa gitna ng mga kahayupan nito. She was blindfolded, and from the dirty talks and sickening laughter around her, she could tell that what is happening right now, is not a private. She had lost track kung ilang beses siyang inangkin ng rapist niya. She was rescued, but her life will never be the same. Lalo na nang malaman niyang nagdadalang-tao siya. Itinakwil siya ng pamilya niya dahil sa kahihiyan. Makalipas ang limang taon, siya na ngayon si Jade Contemplacion. Malayo sa buhay na kinagisnan niya, tahimik silang namuhay ng anak na si JM sa eskwater ng Tondo. Ngunit nabago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang fiance ng ate niya...na walang iba kundi si Brigader General Juan Miguel Enriquez, na mas kilala sa defense force call sign nitong 'Red'. She was ready to hate him all her life. Pero paano niya gagawin iyon kung paunti- unti nitong pinapatunayang mali ang lahat ng assumptions niya dito noon? That he could, in fact, be the husband-material type and a good father? Will Jade be able to forgive the man who ruined her life and actually let herself fall in love with him?