Monte Cristo

Palma Wilson seems to have it all - good looks, intelligence, and a wealthy family business to run. But his arrogance and sense of entitlement make him less than charming, especially to those less fortunate. Lucia Montess, on the other hand, is a beautiful young woman with a heart of gold. Despite her humble beginnings, she dreams of lifting her family out of poverty and making a difference in her community. Their worlds collide when Wilson's reckless actions lead to the death of Lucia's father. She seeks justice through the courts, but Wilson shows up with an unrepentant attitude that only fuels her rage. Just when Lucia thinks she can't go on, a chance encounter with an elderly couple changes her life forever. They offer her a path to success and financial stability, but at a price that forces her to question her own morals. As Lucia rises to power, she makes it her mission to bring down Wilson and his family's business. But when he falls on hard times and seeks a job at her company, she seizes the opportunity to make him suffer. As they work together, however, she begins to see a new side of him - one that's vulnerable, humble, and surprisingly charming. Despite their rocky start, she finds herself drawn to him, and he to her. But their love is forbidden, and Wilson's family stands in the way. As they struggle to find a way to be together, they uncover a shocking truth that threatens to tear them apart forever. In this gripping tale of love, power, and redemption, two people from opposite worlds find themselves fighting against all odds for a chance at happiness.

Lilith Mendez is the Cupid of the city and owner of The Billionaire Matchmaking Agency. She’s known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and discretion. But her dating life is abysmal until an alluring stranger enters her life. Despite the warning bells, she considers opening herself up to the possibility of romance…until things go awry. She’s found herself in the wrong situation with a powerful and dangerous man. Rescued by Cristo, her friend and billionaire-in-shining-armor, Lilith's tempted by his assurances of protection and passion. In this tangled web of deception, lies, and broken promises, what can Lilith do when the promise of relief makes her want so much more?

What was it like to grow old? Graduate college? Have a career in life? Get married and have your own family with your own kids? I am Celene Monte and I dreamt of those once maybe somewhere in my other ninety-nine lifetimes. Once the hands of the clock struck at twelfth midnight on the 22nd of April again, the day I turned eighteen, I died all over again and reincarnated to another world. And now this will be my 100th new cycle of life to live before turning 18. But I didn't knew that in this lifetime, new things would begin again when I met a crazy but famous lead vocalist of Dare, the Interhigh Academy's most famous band. And a very stubborn girl who was determined to beat Dare and dream to become the best band in the world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wordcount per chapter excluding the Prologue: 1200-2000 words A/N: Happy Reading to all!

Scorned by her arranged husband and in laws for being overweight and ugly, sole heiress of The Del Monte empire, Imelda Del Monte plans her own abduction and returns after two years for revenge. With her new body, beauty and power, she brings all her enemies down to their knees and takes over her empire, her heart as cold as ice as she puts behind emotions that could ruin her plan but the fire of her ex husband’s new desire for her threatens to melt her cold heart. Will she give in to the love she always craved for or will her thirst for revenge and power overcome?

Synopsis Bianca Carlisle had always known loving Louis Monte was dangerous, but she couldn't stop herself. Their secret affair had been a passionate whirlwind, hidden behind closed doors. She had given him her heart, but in the end, he had chosen her step-sister. Louis Monte was a ruthless billionaire, a man who valued power over love. When the time came to settle down, he didn't hesitate to announce his engagement to Bianca’s estranged step-sister,choosing legacy and status over passion. Bianca was shattered, but she refused to be his dirty little secret. She walked away. But Louis didn't take the breakup well. He wasn’t the type of man to be left behind. However, the tainted reputation of Bianca’s mother,a woman known for being a mistress to powerful men,was a shadow he couldn't ignore. Marriage was out of the question. On the night of his bachelor party, fate took a twisted turn. Bianca was drugged by an unknown enemy, and in her vulnerable state, she stumbled into Louis’s arms. Fueled by desire and old emotions, he couldn’t resist her. That night, he made love to her one last time. When Bianca finds out she’s pregnant, she knows she can’t stay. Louis will never choose her, and she refuses to let her child grow up in the same web of betrayal and heartbreak. So, she does the only thing she can,she runs. But Louis Monte is not a man who lets go of what’s his. And when he finds out the truth, there will be nowhere left for Bianca to hide.

Knile Monte Forteros, a CEO at the renowned Fragments Fox Newspapers and Magazines Company and hailing from a wealthy family, was about to marry his fiancée, Cayleigh Shaine Montemayor, who also came from a family of business owners and owned the Hotel de Montemayor, but it was thwarted due to an accident. Akira Rodrigo Salamanca, a fashion designer and owner of the famous Magic Fashion Boutique, was the one who hit Knile's fiancee, Cayleigh, causing her to lose both legs. Out of anger, Knile imprisoned Aki and hid the events from the public using his high position in society. Seeing no other hope, Aki made a deal to be Cayleigh's aide for life in exchange for his freedom. Aki became Cayleigh's legs and eyes, which also led to frequent interactions between him and Knile. But if the heart of the oppressed falls into false love, is the feeling of the heart heavier than the depth of gratitude? Is it wrong to fall in love with a conqueror? Maybe so, but it's worse to fall in love secretly.

Blurb: She signed the divorce papers. He never signed away his obsession. Veronica Stanford was the perfect wife—devoted, patient, and hopelessly in love. But when her billionaire husband, Jason Harper, trades her in for her treacherous best friend, Rhea, Veronica’s world shatters. Broken and betrayed, she drowns her sorrows in a bar, only to be saved by a dangerously alluring stranger with emerald-green eyes and a lethal reputation: Monte "Four" Zagcanni, the ruthless heir to a mafia empire. Four is everything Jason isn’t—dark, dangerous, and devastatingly protective. When Veronica discovers she’s pregnant with Jason’s child, she strikes a deal with Four: a fake marriage to shield her from scandal. But what starts as a cold arrangement ignites into a passion neither can resist. Jason, realizing his mistake too late, wants Veronica back—along with the son he never knew existed. But Four isn’t a man who surrenders what’s his. And Veronica? She’s done being the meek wife. Betrayal runs deep. Revenge burns hotter. As secrets unravel—her father’s bloody past, Rhea’s twisted obsession, and Jason’s deadly lies—Veronica must decide: trust the man who destroyed her once, or surrender to the devil who might destroy her forever. One wants her back. The other wants her forever. And neither plays nice.

Misha Yvonne Hernandez, hindi niya inaasahan na sa isang gabi ay mabubuntis siya hindi lang isa kun’di tatlo. Matatakot siya’t itatago ang mga bata, ngunit paano kung magtagpo na naman ang kanilang landas ng lalaking ama ng mga anak niya? Anong gagawin niya kung ayaw na siyang pakawalan pa ng lalaking nagngangalang Tyler Montero?

Warning: R-18. Not suitable for young readers. Read at your own risk. ________ Kapit sa patalim. Iyan ang ginagawa ng isang mahirap na katulad ko sa oras ng kagipitan. Mahirap. Nakakababa ng digninad. Wala na ngang pinag-aralan pinasok pa ang isang bagay na hindi makatarungan. Ngunit sa ngalan ng pamilya, pagmamahal,at sakripisyo,lahat kaya kong isugal maisalba lang ang buhay ng nanay ko. Pera kapalit ang dangal. Dangal na nawala para makasalba ng isang buhay. Ito ang mahirap para sa gaya kong isang mahirap ngunit wala kang pagpipilian kundi pasokin ito dahil ito lang ang naisip mong madaling paraan. "So, ano ang dahilan mo bakit sumama ka sa akin?" Mapang-akit niyang tanong sa mapusok naming halikan. "Pera," pa-ungol na sagot ko sa sensasyon na nadarama. Dangal laban sa isang buhay na kailangan iligtas. Puri para sa perang inaasam. A one night mistake that changed my life forever that I can't escape.

[𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 2] Natashira Amary Fuentabella, is a kind, soft-hearted lady who love her parents to the moon and back. She's a good daughter would do everything for her family even to marry the hottest, heartless, CEO of the Montenegro Corporation named; Zarchx Montenegro. Hindi madali para sa kaniya ang kanilang pagsasama dahil palaging ipinaparamdam sa kaniya ni Zarchx kung gaano siya nito ka hindi gusto at sa mata nito isa siyang daga na hinain ang sarili sa isang mabangis na Leon. Suntok sa buwan para kay Amary na ibigin siya ng isang Zarchx Montenegro ngunit sinong mag-aakala na ang pagmamahal niya sa asawa ay kaya nitong suklian ng higit pa. Ngunit paano kung dumating ang isang trahedya na magpapabago sa kanilang buhay? Ang pusong nagmamahal ay hindi madaya. Ngunit paano kung nakalimot ang isipan ay tinatraydor na ng mga alala? Minsan may mga taong pinipilit na maging madaya para sa pagmamahal na hindi na tama. Ngunit paano kung sa tagal na panahon ang lumipas muling magtagpo ang landas niyo ng taong inakala mong patay na at may sarili ng pamilya. Ano ang kayang gawin ng dalawang taong nagmamahal?