Leaning Towards

"Finders keepers," Deangelo growled, his voice all sharp edges. "I found her first, commoners, she belongs to me. The only reason she's still breathing is because I saved her from that fucking fire." Romano snorted, pushing his way further inside. "You think you can just claim her like that? She's not a damn trophy, Scorpion." Fernando gave a series of hand gestures in sign language. Deangelo translated, "You may have found her, but that does not make her yours. We have a stake here, Papi." Vincenzo's voice cut like a knife through the tension. "This isn't some playground game. She's a person, not a prize to be fought over?" As their voices rose, they suddenly fell silent, snapping their eyes to Rosita. She was rushing towards the door. DeAngelo's eyes narrowed as he took a step towards her. "Little peasant, don't even think about it." **** Rosita's life has been anything but ordinary. Homeschooled and sheltered by her overprotective father after a near-fatal stalking incident, she dreams of escaping to college and pursuing her passion for music. But her father's plans to enroll her in an online university leave her feeling trapped and desperate. On the day, she finally decides to away, a fire overtakes their home, trapping her in her room. Just when she thinks all hope is lost, her metal door is broken down—not by her father, but by Deangelo Luis Valladares, the most-feared mafia drug lord in the whole of Mexico. With an intriguing, sinister smile, he extends his hand to Rosita through the smoke-filled room. Will Rosita take his hand and let him save her, or will she be taken by force? Can a breathtaking beauty like Rosita survive in a world ruled by mafia dons who live like kings and control Mexico City?

Peter's eyes pleaded. "I'm sorry for what I did, but—" Dominic cut him off. "If I had not married your daughter, you would have fallen here in pieces by now." Peter's voice barely audible. "I'm sorry..." Just then, the office door swung open. Valerie's soft voice interrupted the tense scene. "Dinner is ready." Every head turned towards the door. Valerie's eyes widened as she took in the room's atmosphere. "Dad?" Dominic's expression remained stern, but a flicker of warning flashed in his eyes. He nodded subtly at Kael. Kael strode towards Valerie, his movements fluid. "Vel, let's go." Valerie's voice trembled as she asked Kael, "What's going on? Why is Dad kneeling there?" Kael's expression softened, but his eyes remained guarded. He offered a gentle smile. "You don't need to worry about him, Valerie." Valerie's concern deepened. "But what's happening?" Kael's tone turned cold. "Anyway, that man doesn't deserve anyone's concern." Valerie's eyes widened. "That man is my father." Kael's jaw clenched. "That man was neither a good father nor an honest man. He's getting what he deserves." Suddenly, the sound of a bullet firing cracked through the air. Valerie's eyes went wide, and she took a step forward, but Kael grasped her hand, holding her back. "Don't go there, Valerie," Kael warned, his voice low and urgent. "The boss is very pissed off right now. It's not safe." Tears welled up in Valerie's eyes, spilling down her cheeks. "He was my father," she whispered. Valerie, wife of mafia king Dominic, faces danger when Viktor, seeking revenge, targets her and their unborn child. Despite Arthur's protection, Valerie is kidnapped and brutally attacked by Viktor, resulting in the loss of her child. The tragedy unleashes Dominic's darker side, transforming him into a heartless and cruel leader, driven by vengeance.

Everyone thought Stellar Rivers was a fraud—a fake heiress thrown out by the powerful Harlow family. They believed her real parents were supposedly poor nobodies from the countryside. With nowhere else to go, she clung to Percy Moore, the youngest heir of the illustrious Moore family. Try as they might, no one could drive her away. But when Stellar overheard that Percy planned to marry the Harlow family’s true heiress, her lifelong rival, everything changed. Fine, he could have his perfect match. Stellar wasn’t going to waste another moment on someone who didn’t value her. Instead, she turned her back on him and reclaimed the life that had always been hers. A country bumpkin? Hardly. It turned out Stellar’s real family was wealthier and more powerful than anyone could imagine. With four influential uncles showering her with love and protection, she was ready to take the world by storm. And while she believed in playing fair, she also knew one thing: revenge was best served by her own hand. Meanwhile, Percy’s perfect world began to unravel. Without Stellar, his life was a mess—his business floundered, his fiancée’s reputation crumbled, and his carefully constructed future came crashing down. Desperate and full of regret, he showed up at Stellar’s doorstep, begging her to come back. But Stellar only smirked, casually leaning onto the tall, devastatingly handsome man at her side. “Sorry, Percy. I don’t take back what I’ve already let go.” As if that wasn’t enough, Stellar even dismissed the powerful man standing beside her, leaving him in the dust. “I said it before, and I’ll say it again—I don’t go back to what’s already behind me.” Even Stephen Ward, who broken off their engagement before they ever met, found himself on his knees, pleading, “Honey, I was wrong. Please, give me another chance!”

Being forced to seduce Mrs stone son just to make up a scandal was the last thing Naomi thought she would do. She eventually bumps into her step son, Damon and after finding just how much of a jerk he was, all the sympathy she felt towards him vanished and she vowed to teach him a lesson by making him fall in love with her so she can crush him and make him lose everything he has. Things don’t exactly go as she plans when she finds herself falling for this handsome jerk and when the feelings are reciprocated, will she go on with her plan or delve into the feelings they shared? What happens when Damon finds out her original plan and what happens when she finds out about his dark past?

Rhiej Raimundo is one of the best spies the Red Bullet Organization has. Wala pa siyang misyon na hindi niya napagtagumpayan. Isang tawag ang gugulantang sa tahimik niyang mundo na maghahatid sa kaniya papasok sa imperyo ng isang makapangyarihang taong minsan na niyang nakilala. Isang alok na babago sa takbo ng lahat. As Rhiej walks towards that person, her painful past will come rushing back to her, stabbing her heart with bitterness and pain. With hate and a heart determined to take her revenge, she made a promise to ruin him and his empire. She'll live until the day she succeeds in breaking that person— Maximus Fontanilla— the man who broke her heart. [FONTANILLA SERIES 2: MAXIMUS FONTANILLA]

Amelia Miller is the young, hot and pretty secretary of the Watson's empire heir, Nick Watson. Her boss is very hot and every woman's dream. Her boss, Nick Watson is a big time flirt and he has always wanted to get in between Amelia's legs, but she never knew. Amelia suddenly started feeling an attraction towards her boss and she knew it was wrong. Why? Because he was already engaged and would be getting married soon. Amelia tried to fight this attraction but it only got worst and eventually, she fell helplessly in love with him. Does Amelia have a chance with her boss? What happened when she found out it was a one sided love? Will she give up on him or does she stand a chance with him?

Nagising si Dana Montecarlo matapos ang limang taon na pagkakaratay sa ospital. She was under comatose, matapos niyang makaligtas mula sa isang malalang car accident. Sa kanyang paggising ay agad niyang nakita ng asawang si Garrett. Masaya si Dana na malaman na nakaligtas ang kanyang asawa mula sa aksidente, and he looks alive and well... Pero sa paglipas ng mga araw, napapansin niya ang malaking pagbabago sa kanyang asawa. Ang mga halik nito ay hindi na katulad ng dati, and he is acting aloof and distant towards her, as if she is a total stranger. Ano kaya ang nangyari sa kanyang asawa pagkatapos ng aksidente na kinasangkutan nila?

Cinderella Margaux Velasquez loathes Alessandro Maven Villantura, the first interactive activity they had way back in kindergarten. She never liked being next to him in the class seating arrangement, especially during recognition programs—her as the salutatorian and Aven as the irreplaceable valedictorian of their batch. At the beginning of their senior year, Cindy was relieved knowing that Aven didn't take the same strand she took but unfortunately she was never lucky. ABM and STEM students of their batch have to share in one classroom for the reason that both strands have the least number of students. Admins decided to save the spacious classroom for the other strands that need it more than them so yes, she still has to spend her senior years next to Aven as usual. Cindy's hatred towards Aven grows as time flies but then that stupid senior ball happened.

Celine Grayson has been in love with Abel Carter since high school but for reasons unknown to her, he hates her and that hate only intensified when they were both f****d into marriage and Abel blames her for manipulating his dad. Abel Carter the rich son of a billionaire had hated Celine Grayson for as long as he could remember for reasons she pretends not to be aware of and his hate and anger towards her increased when his father f****d him to get married to her despite the fact that he has a gorgeous girlfriend whom he plans to propose to. Would Abel's hate for Celine grow bigger after marriage or would he come to realize that Celine was not the girl he thought she was and accept her as his wife? but by then would it be too late? Abel and Celine's story.

Kimberly George is an orphan who grew up in a club owned by the ruthless Mr Raymond who didn't treat her and her kid brother well. Kimberly is brave and strong despite all she has been through. Dancing every night to please men wasn't enough for the greedy Mr Raymond who organized an auction to sell her off. And coincidentally, Henry Williams, the Noble prince of the elite royal family "The Williams." decided to purchase this interesting and adamant woman seeing her reaction towards Mr. Raymond's plot. Kimberly gets involved in the family's struggles for supremacy and learned many dark secrets about the Williams family. Just when she was beginning to accept the fact that she had fallen in love with Henry, she found out his family had a mysterious secret.