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Fiona Woods has spent five years being the perfect shadow—playing Darwin Solomon’s stand-in for a woman he could never have. Her life has been dictated by his whims, her own desires buried beneath layers of quiet endurance. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, everything changes. Determined to protect her unborn child and reclaim her life, Fiona walks away from Darwin and the toxic world he represents. But Darwin isn’t ready to let her go—and neither are the secrets and enemies circling them both. As lies unravel and hidden truths come to light, Fiona and Darwin find themselves drawn back together, forced to confront the ghosts of their past and the enemies determined to destroy them. Can love emerge from years of pain and betrayal? Or will their chance at happiness be crushed under the weight of secrets too heavy to bear? CHARACTERIZATION FIONA WOODS (FL) Age: Late 20s Traits: Intelligent, resourceful, quietly strong, yet deeply scarred by her years as Darwin’s stand-in. Her resilience comes from enduring pain without letting it break her. Darwin Solomon (ML): Age: Early 30s Traits: Proud, cold, and emotionally detached, but beneath his sharp exterior lies a man struggling with his own guilt and loneliness. BELLA ROBBINS (ANTAGONIST) Age: Mid-20s Traits: Ambitious, manipulative, and desperate to solidify her position by any means necessary. WILLIAM NEWTON (SECONDARY ANTAGONIST) Age: Early 40s Traits: Ruthless, shrewd, and motivated by a long-standing grudge against Darwin that drives him to play a dangerous game of revenge. THALASSA CAREY (FL’S BEST FRIEND) Age: Late 20s Traits: Outspoken, fiercely protective of Fiona, and always ready with a sharp wit or a clever plan.

Rosalie York's father cheats on her mother, leading to her mother's suicide after falling into depression. Her father's mistress moves in with them and brings her son and daughter with her. Rosalie's mother's good friend takes her home, and she grows up with her son, Simon Johnson. They're childhood friends, and their relationship comes naturally after living under the same roof. However, on Rosalie's 22nd birthday, Simon suddenly wraps an arm around her best friend and announces their relationship. To make it worse, he declares he's only ever seen Rosalie as a sister—leaving her humiliated and reduced to a laughingstock. It turns out Simon sees her as nothing but a pitiful leech and a dogged nuisance he can't get rid of. He and his friends look down on Rosalie. They tell her to be obedient and not to throw away the remnants of Simon's sympathy for her. Her best friend even enthusiastically offers to introduce someone to her. So, Rosalie turns and pursues Rowan Chapman, an unattainable man. He's the man her best friend has crushed on for years and the man she's never been able to get. Not only is he renowned in the medical industry for his prowess in cardiac surgery, but he's also the heir of Berdon City's most prestigious family, the Chapmans. He's another of Rosalie's childhood friends as well as the man who's captured her half-sister's heart. … Rowan despises Rosalie's haughtiness and willfulness; he also hates that she doesn't love herself. More importantly, he hates her for being scheming. Yet, she's gorgeous and alluring. He's not a gentleman, and her beauty lures him in. He walks into her trap and grows addicted to it. In the end, he has no choice but to fall at her feet.

Willing to do anything for her sick mother, Mulan Lexington returned to the family that once despised her for help. With her mother's life hanging in the balance, she agreed to get married within a week—only to catch her boyfriend cheating on her. Devastated, Mulan sought solace in a drink, where she met a crippled Kaiser Walker, who was facing a similar heartbreak. United by their desire for revenge, they signed a six-month marriage contract. What will happen when Mulan discovers that her contracted husband is none other than Cross Voss, the conglomerate heir and CEO of the largest company in the country? And with just a few weeks left on their contract, what will she do about her growing feelings for him?

Trevor didn’t start by loathing Sireen. Heck, he had always been nice to her. It all went downhill when Sireen’s brother—Trevor’s best friend, Kyle, died in an attack, and a weak Sireen did nothing to save him. In his terms, she’s a murderer. Ignoring her trauma, Trevor became Sireen’s tormentor. Her bully. The bane of her very existence. So when he finds out at the start of second year that Sireen is his fated mate, he definitely rejects her. But wait. Not before humiliating her in front of the entire school, exposing her guarded secret which was an outcome of watching her twin brother die. When Sireen and Trevor are forced to breathe the same air as each other and see each other in and out of school everyfreakingday, at least one person is set to Lose. Their. Sanity. How much torture can Sireen take? And just how long can Trevor stand his rejected mate’s presence? Delve in to find out!

Mia Martinez, a stunning model, actress, and singer, seems to have it all - fame, beauty, and a loving daughter, Sofia. However, her life is turned upside down when she meets Andreas Leonardo, a charming football star, at the Champion Super World Cup. Despite their instant attraction, their 10-year age gap and Mia's troubled past make her hesitant. As they ignite a forbidden romance, the media frenzy threatens to destroy Mia's reputation and career. But that's not all - her ex-husband, Lucas, blackmails her with compromising photos, and Andreas's cheating ex-fiancée, Tania, is desperate to secure a wealthy future for her ailing son. When Lucas is found dead, Mia becomes the prime suspect, and Andreas risks everything to clear her name. As they navigate their perilous quest for truth, they must also rescue Sofia, who's been kidnapped. Will Mia and Andreas overcome their past mistakes and find love and redemption, or will their secrets tear them apart?

Maya de Cruz is at the lowest point of her life—her career is in ruins, her uncaring family has her backed into a corner, and her past continues to haunt her. In the depths of her despair, Maya’s world tilts when Aaric Salvaterre Bernardi—her ex boyfriend, now her sister’s fiancé—appears with an offer too tempting to resist, one that could either save her or destroy everything she once held dear. Aaric, with his deadly charm and power to subdue anyone, drags Maya back into the web of his dangerous world. What begins as a risky deal slowly turns into a seductive and inescapable game of desire. Maya struggles to suppress the emotions slowly invading her heart, but Aaric's undeniable magnetism pulls her deeper into his orbit. Every glance, every word, unravels her defenses, leaving her at war with a dilemma that threatens to shatter her principles and pride. Amidst a swirl of intrigue and dark secrets that are increasingly revealed, Maya finds herself at the crossroads between a burning forbidden love and the threat of losing herself. As reason gives way to desire, a single question lingers like a haunting melody: will Maya dare to risk it all for the man who shattered her world, yet awakened a flame within her she thought had long died?  

My fiancée steals my designs to help her senior win a competition. She's not ashamed in the slightest when I confront her. "You're talented, so you can come up with a new design in an instant. This competition means a lot to Avery, so stop being so petty." I drop out of the competition and head home to inherit the family fortune. That's when my fiancée panics. "Don't be so unreasonable, Yarrow. Design is your life's dream and the only thing you want to do. How can you give up on it so easily?" Her senior panics, too. "This design is the product of your blood, sweat, and tears. Can you bear to give up on it at this juncture?" I hang up, unmoved by their words. My fiancée doesn't know that her family's company is the one handling the blueprints for my design. I can't wait to see how her senior is going to handle the situation without my help.

Ling's parents have been separated since she was young, and she copes with the separation by taking good care of her father. When the public school her father works at receives news of a donor who'd supply the school with new books, Ling becomes enthusiastic. But upon meeting Joshua Aragon Villafuerte, the donor, all her senses tell her this handsome, rich boy is more than what he is. Joshua grew up never knowing what a mother's love was. He doesn't mind though since he sails through life easily with a rich father as his support. Though charming and your general nice guy, behind his easy-going smile Joshua isn't faring well--not when you witnessed your own mother put a bullet to her head at the tender age of six. Just when two people try to overcome their childhood heartaches, Ling and Joshua discover what links them together. And whatever truth comes out of their predicament, they can't deny that they need each other to get pass their demons.

Harry Michaelson was the popular badboy every girl wanted. He was rich, handsome and even worked as a model, but he was cold hearted. He was surprised when Diane, the girl who hated him the most, asked him to be her fake boyfriend to impress her dad. He agreed, and in return she would become his tutor, helping him with his school works. Diane Pierce was the beautiful billionaire's daughter. She didn't want to date the guy her dad had chosen for her, so she did the unthinkable and picked her enemy, Harry, to be her fake boyfriend. He agreed to the fake relationship, but that did not stop their fights as; She was as hot as fire, he was as cold as ice. She thought he was mean and arrogant, He thought she was spoiled and rude. Soon, the fake relationship drew them closer and Diane realized that her hatred for the Michaelson Badboy whose heart was as cold and hard as a stone was gradually turning to love. She didn't know if it was best to kill her feelings, or let it grow, hoping the cold hearted badboy will love her back. This is a spin off of 'A Partner For The Rich Playboy'. It is telling the story of Harry and Diane.

After her divorce, Annalise Gracelyn Keaton decides to start a new life in Chicago. One day, Ann visits a hospital to address her ongoing menstrual issues following a miscarriage caused by her abusive ex-husband. There, she meets Dr. Daxton, an obstetrician who accidentally knows a little story of her painful past. Their initial encounter marks the beginning of a series of fateful meetings. Their romance blossoms in what seems like a serendipitous alignment of the universe: they live in the same apartment building, and Ann works at a café owned by Daxton’s sister. But, just as Ann begins to open her heart to Daxton, her ex-husband comes and threatens to shatter everything she’s rebuilt. How will Ann and Daxton keep their love amidst the mess? And how will they cope with the presence of another significant figure from Ann’s past—her first love? What if, after all this time, Ann finds out that her first love has been waiting for her, just like she did years ago? What if that man tells her that he has been searching for her and did everything he could to find her, even naming his hotel after her? And what if that man tells her that he still loves her? Will she go back to him? Or will she choose to stay with Daxton, her new love? *** “You’re free, Ann. You can choose to stay with me or go back to him—the reason you came here. Don’t you remember you chose Chicago because you still remember where he went 15 years ago?”~Daxton Alexander “If only I had searched for you harder, might we have still loved each other, Ann?”~Conrad Blake