Legal Briefs

Primrose Delavin—isang ulilang babae na nagta-trabaho sa mababang sweldo, ay napilitang tanggapin ang delikadong alok ng kaibigan matapos ma-bankrupt ang kompanyang pinagtatrabauhan at mabantaan ng pagkakakulong. Ngunit nang ihatid niya ang pinagbabawal na gamot sa bibili nito, nasaksihan niya ang brutal na pagpatay ni Thaddeus Moss, isang malamig at walang awang mafia boss. Isang kakatwang hiling ang nagligtas sa kanya—at nagbukas ng pintuan sa isang delikado at maiinit na relasyon. Ngayon, si Thaddeus ang kanyang naging legal guardian, ngunit makaligtas kaya si Primrose sa isang mundo ng panganib, kapangyarihan, at pagnanasa na hindi niya inasahan?

“You are mine, Lucy, you became a Wilson the very day you unwittingly signed those papers” he spoke with venom. His words hit the deepest part of my heart and left me utterly speechless. I should challenge him, he had just confessed to deception, but as much as I wanted to I lost my speaking ability. Lucy Frank, a 23-year-old actress lands herself a deal with Shane a ruthless billionaire to become his fake fiance for a photo shoot. While at it, she reluctantly signed a shady document on camera which she supposed was part of the fake deal. Unknown to her, it is a legal marriage contract. What would become of Lucy and what would be her faith after the deceitful marriage?

The voice is always calling out to me. Everywhere I go its there, lurking in the shadows, observing me.I live in a province just near the city. My house is at the entrance of the forest, away from the neighbors. At the age of fourteen I was orphaned, I went to a convent and was cared for by nuns until I was eighteen years old.Since I was of legal age I left the convent and found myself in this place.When I first saw the old house at the entrance of the forest, I knew it would be right for me.On my first day in that house, something very immediate happened to me. There is a voice that repeatedly calls my name.When I leave the convent and stay in this old house, I do not think I will see strange creatures and socialize with them.

“She signed up to carry his child and not steal his heart.” Diana Wood agrees to become a surrogate for reclusive, powerful, emotionally distant Billionaire Theodore Smith. It's meant to be strictly business: Twelve months—a discreet legal process. No attachment. Confidential. Life-changing compensation, enough to save her sister’s life. But twelve months is a long time to live in someone else's world, especially when walls come down, unexpected laughter, shared vulnerabilities, and the heart gets involved. Love was never part of the deal, and they both question everything. Was it ever just an agreement or the beginning of something real? What happens when a contract ends but love is just beginning? Will they be able to face what neither of them planned for?

Some people appear in life as blessings in disguise. Not knowing where my life was heading after facing betrayal after betrayal, Someone appeared in my life as my stepdad. What is it? A love? In love with my ex-stepdad whose appearance seems to be a shield for me. Who kept protecting me even after all the lies I had told him. After Mom lied about her identity. I fell in love with him, my mother's contracted husband who divorced her right after he got to learn about her true identity. But he kept me protected as my legal guardian, who makes me his family. And, I fell in love with his sincerity and his warmth.

Doctor Olivia thought her marriage was built on love. After 6 years of trying she finally receives the miracle of pregnancy. Before she can share with her husband, Olivia discovers that Carter Velcro has another family and a 6 years old daughter. To the world she is the other woman despite being the legal wife. When she thinks divorce is the end, it spirals her life into a mess. The new director of the hospital turns out to be her high school bully, who suddenly takes a fancy towards her. When Olivia tries to gather herself, Carter Velcro wants her back. Trapped into the contract of giving him another child, Olivia finds out the biggest lie of all. Can she forgive Carter to let the love bloom again?

For love, I followed Harrison, the underboss of the Moretti family, from halfway across the world. But for five whole years, my permanent residency application had gone nowhere. Several key steps required Harrison's personal involvement, but he always claimed he was too swamped with family business to find the time. Yet Cathy, my so-called stepsister, who was living on our estate, got her residency in just two short weeks. I only found out through the servants' gossip that Harrison had personally stepped in, pressuring a top immigration lawyer to rush it through. With my hopes completely shattered, I told him I wanted to go home. Harrison, a man who was always so proud, panicked. He pulled me into a fierce embrace, kissing my hair. "Aurora, you're my wife. Getting your permanent residency is just a matter of time." "But Cathy is different. She has no family to protect her. Without legal status, she could be deported at any moment." "Just do it for me. Stay. Okay?" Once again, I gave in to his tender words. Until today. I went to the immigration office alone to check on my file. The clerk stared at the screen, her face a mask of confusion. "Ma'am, the system clearly states that Mr. Harrison Moretti's legal spouse is... a Ms. Cathy." "Did you perhaps fill out your form incorrectly?" My world froze. So, the five years of waiting had all been a lie. I wasn't just denied permanent residency; my very marriage was a fraud. I didn't go back to the estate. I went straight to the airport and flew home. Before I boarded, the last message from him read: "Stop throwing a tantrum. Come home." But Harrison, we didn't have a home anymore.

At the dinner on the third day after our wedding, my husband Ryan Lawson's adopted sister, Zelda Lawson, shoved a baby into my arms along with a legal document. "Victoria Sullivan, I know you can't have children, so I had one for Ryan. This baby is my wedding gift to you. Sign this custody agreement, and we can all still be one family." I did not take it. Instead, I turned to look at Ryan standing beside me. He stepped in front of Zelda protectively and said coldly, "Just sign it, Victoria. I can't let the family line end with me." As I looked at his matter-of-fact expression, I suddenly laughed. Since that was the case, this marriage was no longer worth keeping.

[Warning: Banyak kata-kata kasar berseliweran, jadi anak di bawah umur yang baca ceritanya, kata-katanya jangan ditiru ya] Irina. 22 tahun, masih cukup muda untuk berlayar di sebuah bahtera pernikahan yang legal atas agama dan negara. Semua rencana hancur berantakan karena sebuah masalah besar yang kini menghampirinya. Ia dijebak oleh seseorang yang ia tak tau siapa, ia dijebak dengan cara yang tidak rasional. Kini ia sedang hamil bayi seseorang yang ia cinta namun, tidak mencintainya. Bagaimanakah Irina bisa keluar dari persoalan rumit ini? Akankah ia melakukan jalan setan untuk segera keluar?

Her father promised me life on the legal side if I saved his only daughter. I was her last hope. Something about this rich, spoiled princess captured me from the moment I laid my eyes on her. This green-eyed beauty made me want things I never had. She was untouchable. If I were decent, I’d keep my distance. But God knew I was the worst kind of sinner. She shouldn’t have wanted my touch. Now she was mine. When a Russian rival mafia came for her seeking revenge and old, forgotten secrets are revealed, her life became marked. Would she stay in my world or go back to her carefree, privileged life?