Next To Trillion

Tatlong taon na ang lumipas mula nang iniwan ako ni Cassiel Esquivel—the man who once owned me in every way. A trillionaire tech mogul. Ruthless in business and even more ruthless in love. Akala ko ligtas na ako. Akala ko tapos na ang lahat sa amin. But one day, I woke up in his private jet—kidnapped, disoriented, and furious. “I’m saving your life,” sabi niya, “because you clearly have no idea what kind of danger you’re in.” Pero ano nga ba ang mas delikado? ‘Yong mga taong humahabol sa akin… o ‘yong lalaking minsan ko nang minahal at winasak ang puso ko? Now I’m trapped on a private island with the man who still knows every inch of me. The man I swore I’d never forgive. And maybe... the only man I’ll ever love. Pero para makawala sa kan’yang hawak, wala akong ibang paraan kundi akitin siya… kahit pa ang ibig sabihin nito ay sunugin ang sarili ko sa apoy ng pagnanasa.

"Get up, I'm hungry. Cook for me NOW!" The authoritative tone jolted me awake, not giving me a moment to freshen up or even change. We don't sleep side by side; he stays in the master bedroom while I occupy the guest room. He can't stand being near me. It hurts deeply when those words come from him, but it's a recurring pattern. I hurriedly made my way downstairs, still tying the robe around me. In the kitchen, I began preparing his breakfast. You see, I'm his secret wife. No one knows except our parents and a few friends. Since we got married, not a day goes by without him reminding me that he doesn't love me. Not a day goes by without him hurting me. But that's alright because, as I've mentioned, I love him so much that I'm willing to do anything just to earn his love in return. A single tear escaped and fell onto the clove of garlic I was chopping. I quickly wiped it away. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Manang watching me. I took a deep breath to regain my composure before turning to her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry; I got emotional over garlic." I lied.

Gumuho ang isa sa mga pangarap ni Naneng Araneta ang magkaroon ng magandang relasyon nang harap-harapan niyang nasaksihan ang panloloko ng kanyang nobyong si Raze Almirante at ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan na si Sheena Lopez—isang gabi sa mismong condo ng nobyo. Matapos ang tatlong-taon na panloloko ng nobyo sa kanya, napagdesisyonan ni Naneng hiwalayan ito't magsimula ng panibagong pangarap—para sa kanyang sarili, at maging sa mga kapatid na rin. Ang pangarap na muntik na sanang maabot, ay nauwi sa isang mabigat sa loob na desisyon. Ngunit, bagaman, nawala man iyon ay alam niyang may panibagong darating—iyon ay ang magkaroon ng panibagong trabaho sa isang malaking kompanya ng Exhibition Space kung saan dito niya ulit makikita si Kid Gabriel Alcantara—ang pinsan ng dating amo nito. Isang gabi sa isang malaking event ng Exhibition Space—hindi inaasahan ni Naneng na ang patikim-tikim lang sana ng alak ay nauwi sa pagkalasing nito. Nang kinabukasan, nagtaka—nagtanong sa sarili kung paano siya napunta sa isang hindi pamilyar na lugar. Saka niya lang naalala ang lahat nang makita si Kid na nakatayo sa paanan ng kama. Dahil sa takot at reputasyon niya bilang babae—nakiusap siya kay Kid na itago na ang lang lahat na nangyari sa kanila. Bagaman, pumayag si Kid nang magkaroon ng isang kondisyon; iyon ay ang maging tagapagbigay ng aliw sa kanya tuwing nangangailang ang katawan nito. Mabigat sa kalooban ni Naneng ang kasunduan na iyon. Ngunit, kinakailangan niyang sumang-ayon dahil kilala niya ang binatang iyon; may pangalan sa kumunidad. Isang Alcantara na magiging bangungot sa kanyang kinabukasan at hindi niya matatakasan; nagtapos sa pagtanggap ng alok.

Kapalit nang operasyon ng anak, kinailangan ni Mortala na magpanggap bilang kaniyang kakambal na si Mortishia na noon ay naglayas sa kanila. Ipapakasal kasi si Mortishia sa mayamang businessman para maisalba ang kumpanya ng mga Gustavo. Sapagkat magkamukha naman sila kailangan lang niyang maging proxy hanggang sa mahanap si Mortishia. Ngunit hindi inaasahan ni Mortala nang kaniyang makaharap ang pakakasalan ng kaniyang kakambal. Si Cadrus Logan Adejer, isang trillionaire ang taong matagal na niyang pinagtataguan . . . ang ama ng kaniyang anak na babae. Anong gagawin niya kung malaman ni Cadrus na hindi siya si Mortishia? Makatatakas pa kaya siya o mapupurnada na ang ginagawa nilang pagtatago ng limang taon?

“The contract was only for a year, Mr Gray. I marry you for one year and you stay the fuck away from my properties,” her tone was high-pitched annoyance and anger. “You got it all wrong, sugar. The contract was to quench my thirst for you but all you did was fuel that desire. Now, I want to own you. Your body, heart and fucking soul,” that honeylike baritone was void of its usual teasing now. He meant every word of it. There was no escape for her. ********** As she lay on the operating table, bleeding to death from an abortion her husband, Regal had arranged, Claire saw her life flash before her eyes. Even in her dying state, he refused her a transfusion because donating blood would ‘hurt’ his unborn child. The words pierced through her heart. The man she'd given her world to chose her sister over her without blinking. But then life smiled at her and she was given a second chance to correct her mistakes. What happens when she gambles this chance by stealing from the famous trillionaire, Asher Gray? What will be her fate when he barges into her life and overturns her world with his wicked seduction? When life throws Regal at her feet, begging for a second chance, when old flames ignite, will she let go of the past and forgive or pursue the prospect of a beautiful new love?

Amanda's world fell apart with just one inquiry during the silence of betrayal. "Did you receive the letter that came in this morning at your office?" Dickson's charge seemed weighty and unassailable as it lingered in the air. A storm that threatened to drown the promises of a lifetime had arrived in the form of the terrible divorce letter. Amanda's heart stumbled beneath the weight of broken vows as Dickson's icy words reverberated. She begged, her voice sour, "You promised me..." Unshed tears clouded her vision, and disappointment loomed over her, threatening to crush her. Dickson, however, remained unaffected and branded their union a sham. Amanda's fate had been decided by Amelia's reappearance. Amanda began to doubt the genuineness of the years she had spent in a loveless marriage once the discovery came upon her like a cold wave. "You're getting a divorce because she came back? Are we nothing more than a joke to you?" His reply was more incisive and exposed a fact Amanda hadn't dared to confront. She served as a pawn or stand-in in a game of family dynasty. "You were not the spouse I desired... I won't make the same error now that she's back." Dickson's scathing remarks highlighted the hollowness of their relationship as well as the wounds caused by unmet expectations. When Amanda experienced heartbreak, she was given a stern choice: sign the paperwork or go with a price tag on her value. Amanda was left to sift through the ruins of a marriage that was founded on dishonesty and unspoken wishes because Dickson's mastery of cruel words had reached its zenith. As Amanda debated whether to let go or fight for the love she thought was once genuine, the sour taste of betrayal persisted.

Evangline Carter was prepared to getmarried to the man she loved her entire life, but suddenly, she discovered that her fiance's heart was captured by another woman who was no other than her stepsister. She was humiliated, face slapped, destroyed for loving a man who despised her. She was willing to sacrifice her youth, time, energy, love and heart for that man, but all her good intentions lead to pain and mystery.Trying to drown her sorrow with alcohol after her ruined wedding with her fiance who hooked up with her stepsister. Evangeline unexpectedly had a one night stand with a stranger who turned out to be the rich and powerful Damien Cross.Damien Cross, the king of the Business world, was a man to be feared. A man who was known as the devil as just the sound of his name made people tremble, cold, ruthless, heart of ice, merciless but extremely enticingly handsome.  There was not a single person in this world that dared to offend him. He had avoided many women who tried so hard to gain his attention. That was until his path unexpectedly collided with Evangeline."I need a wife." Damien declared and they both got a marriage license.After so many years of being in pain and heartache, it was now Evanglines turn to witness and experience a love grander than anyone.The smarter, feistier, witter and cunning Evangline who knew how to survive the cruel, backstabbing and harsh upper class society smiled.Challenges will arise, chaos will commence, and a lot of drama will ensue. But then again, what is a love story without interruption? The story of love without any drama is simply just a crush and the story of Eva and Damien was way different than just an ordinary relationship.

Umambon sa Baguio nang gabing iyon, at si Lia Santiago, heartbroken sa betrayal ng ex na pinsan niya, ay napadpad sa Luna Azul bar. Doon niya nakilala si Rafael Ilustre, mysterious, commanding, at intense, at nagkaroon sila ng gabing puno ng tawa, tequila, at titig na nag-iwan ng hindi malilimutang connection. Nagising si Lia na wala si Rafael, pero may ring sa daliri at note na nagsasabing “No regrets”—at doon niya na-realize na siya ang live-in partner ng ina niya. Sa brunch at dinner, lumabas ang forbidden attraction at guilt, habang unti-unting nabunyag ang nakaraan nina Rafael at Vivian. Sa terrace at villa, bawat dialogue at sulyap ay puno ng tension at emosyon, habang lumalalim ang mystery at personal stakes. Ang nobela ay isang emotional rollercoaster ng forbidden attraction, family secrets, at choices na magbabago sa buhay, at magpapa-question sa puso at isip ni Lia sa bawat sandali.

In the world of the elite, Juniper Reed's heartbreak and hatred for love have hardened her. But fate thrusts her into an arranged marriage with Asher Knightley, a powerful figure with his own secrets. As Juniper battles resentment, she discovers a love she never expected. However, manipulative from different angles and threatens their happiness. Juniper's trust in the wrong person sets off a chain of events that tests her loyalty and love for Asher. With unexpected twists and shocking revelations, the story takes a dark turn as Juniper fights to protect her family and unravel the true mastermind behind their struggles. Betrayal, deception, and a gripping battle for survival unfold in this captivating tale. Can Juniper and Asher overcome their pasts and find a love that defies all odds? Obsidian Temptation: Trillionaire's Spell is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of power, passion, and the resilience of the human heart.

"Sign those damn divorce papers, Blaire. I want you out of my life as soon as possible!" Nagising si Blaire sa ospital na walang alaala sa nakalipas na anim na taon. At sa harap niya, si Ryker Montefalcon, ang pinakamayaman, pinaka-cold at pinaka-hot na CEO sa bansa. Ang mas masakit pa ay dala nito ang divorce papers, habang ang isang batang mahina at puno ng pasa ay tawag sa kanya ng “Mommy.” Sa mata ng lahat, isa siyang traydor na asawa at masamang ina. Ang anak niyang lalaki, puno ng galit at ayaw siyang makita. Ang anak niyang babae, takot na takot na maiwan. At si Ryker, galit, sugatan, at handang burahin siya sa buhay nito. Naguguluhan man ay hindi papayag si Blaire na malaman ang katotohanan sa likod ng mga misteryo. Hindi siya maniniwalang gano’n ang pagkatao niya. Kaya kahit gaano kasakit, kahit gaano kainit ang galit ni Ryker, sa halik na puno ng poot, sa yakap na may halong tukso ay gagawin niya ang lahat para muling makuha ang puso nito. Sa pagitan ng galit, paghihiganti, at pagnanasa… handa bang magpatalo si Blaire sa apoy ng isang lalaking kaya siyang wasakin pero siya rin ang tanging lalaking gusto niyang mahalin muli?