Non Zero Sum Chapter 1

MONTEFIERRO BOYS SERIES #1 Cyrelle Blessica Escareal, a woman with high hopes and big dream. She used her passion for music to reach her goals in life. Although she needs to work hard at a young age, it doesn't hinder her for being a strong person. She's contented doing her gigs, being a good student and a responsible daughter of her parents. But one day, her life will turn upside down when she met Xyvier Zyair Montefierro, a man with the same life goals, interests and perspective like her. The bass guitarist of the popular band in their school named The Mythicals and also one of the sons of the infamous Congressman Leviathan Asmodeus Montefierro who holds the legacy of the Montefierro Clan. But what if their goals and dreams became more important than the love that they have for each other? Will they be able to fight for their feelings? Or will they just let go?

Adele Green was a werewolf in the Silverlake pack born to an Alpha family. She trained with her father and brother from a young age and became the pack head warrior at the age of 18. She was a very skilled warrior and also very intelligent with good leadership qualities. When she was 20, she found out that she had not 1 but 2 mates Chris Black and Liam Taylor who were the Alpha and Beta of the most powerful pack in the world, Blackwood pack. Adele was very ecstatic as she was told mate bond is the most sacred bond which needs to be cherished but her mates did not share the same idea. Chris and Liam were best friends from childhood and their friendship turned to love by the time they were 15. When they were 18, they became the Alpha and Beta of Blackwood pack. Both hated woman and even the concept of mates. According to them women are good only for one thing , to bare pups and take care of them. **** This book can be read as a Standalone ****

Mina endured unimaginable pain—physically, mentally, and sexually abused by her own mother and stepfather. When she was finally rescued and placed under the care of her real father, her life slowly began to change. But the scars of her past refused to fade. The nightmares still haunted her, pulling her back to the darkness she desperately wanted to escape. And no matter how hard she tried, the dream of living a normal, peaceful life always seemed just out of reach. Because peace, it seemed, was never meant for her. Kristoff and Kenobi Sandoval—two brothers burning with hatred for Mina’s biological mother—decided to make her the target of their rage. Kenobi made it his mission to turn her college life into a nightmare. No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried to stay out of his way, he always found an excuse to bully and humiliate her. Then there was Kristoff. The complete opposite of his brother. He was her unexpected protector—the one who always stepped in to shield her from Kenobi’s cruelty. But behind his gentle facade was a secret agenda, a hidden motive for getting close. And Mina, once again, finds herself caught in the middle of a game she never wanted to play.

Kung hindi lang sa Ina na may malubhang sakit ay hindi gugustuhin ni Cressida na hanapin pa ang ama niya na nang-iwan sa kanila. Ama na ayaw niyang makilala. Labis ang nararamdaman niyang galit sa Ama dahil sa pagpapabaya neto sa kanilang mag-ina. Nang marating niya ang Hacienda Villa Hermosa kung nasaan sakop ng buong angkan ng mga Valdehueza ang lupain. Makikilala niya si Levi, ang anak ng kaniyang ama sa orihinal netong asawa. Kilala sa lugar na iyon si Levi bilang Leon. Walang sino man ang nakapapagpaamo sa mabangis na Leon. Ngunit, isang pangyayari ang naging dahilan para magtagpo ang landas nilang dalawa. Mapapaamo kaya ng isang inosenteng babae ang mabangis na Leon.

"Not because men dumped you countless times, you'll gonna dumped me as part of your revenge. Tandaan mo kasal tayo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo ako ang end game mo!" -Xavier- It was supposed to be a simple favor - pretend to be his lawful and loving wife until her twin sister gets back. But when Xavier Oxford - a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire with eight-pack abs enters her room and demands her duty in bed, she instantly forgets that she was just pretending to be his wife. ***** No one would even realize the difference between Avigail and Avery Alfonzo - the naughty twin sisters. All her life, Avigail "Avi" Alfonzo only wanted three things-- freedom to live her life to the fullest; success in her profession as an artist; and continue switching identities with her twin sister as a form of their escape. Not until her twin sister Avery left the country and ask her to pretend to be the wife of her husband -Xavier Oxford. He's known as the epitome of perfection, a snob, and a business tycoon at a young age. But Avi never liked her twin's husband. However, that changed when she had to pretend to be his wife. His touch can easily make her delirious. His kisses make her squirm in pleasure. And his stares, searing her very soul, could make her forget how to act without getting caught. Can Avigail fool him like how she fooled the others? Or would Xavier catch her off-guard, and see the woman behind her pretentious face?

Tobias Irons - cold, cool, and collected - is set to take over the world. Being the heir to his father's cybernetics company, his destiny is mapped out. However, the sudden reappearance of the boy he thought he got rid of shatters the reality of the world around him. And Beau Watson is no longer the victim he was five years ago. Stronger. Deadlier. And angrier than ever.

A woman named Maxine Quillenzie Rivere is a person who will do everything for her family. A young man named kurt Xachvigneux Montemayor a famous person, Powerful that no one can bring him down except for one woman that he will loved the most and he will offer her a lot of money in exchange for which she will become his strumpet.

SYNOPSIS: Leila Reign Dominguez is an elite mistress of the most well-known CEO in the business world. Walang ibang hangad ang puso niya kundi ang mapasa kanya ang lalaking minamahal kahit may kahati siya rito. She tortured herself as the second, a mistress, and a prey of the most prominent person in her life. Ginawang magpaka baba para sa taong mahal niya. They have past that hard to forget. Kaya noong nag offer si Rameses Vin Salgado sa kanya bilang mistress nito ay kaagad siyang pumayag dahil sa kanyang pagmamahal dito. She fulfills her duty as a mistress habang wala ang asawa nito sa tabi. Lingid sa kaalaman ni Leila nagkaroon ng amnesia si Ram at pinakasal siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa isang mayaman at kilalang pamilya. Nang maalala na ni Ram ang nakaraan nilang dalawa ni Leila ay kaagad nag offer ng proposal ang huli kay Leila. Leila has no idea that Ram still loves her and never forget their past. Boung pag aakala niya na hindi na siya mahal ni Ram dahil iniwan siya nito at nagpa kasal sa iba. Nang malaman ng asawa ni Ram na nagkaroon ito ng relasyon sa isang secretary ay kaagad nitong nakipag kita kay Leila. Hindi nagpa tinag si Leila o na sindak sa asawa ni Ram. Kaya ng hindi tumalab ang ginawang komprontasyon ng asawa ni Ram na si Suzy kay Leila ay kaagad itong nagsa gawa ng ibang plano. Magagawa kayang pag hiwalayin ang pagmamahalan na naka kubli pa sa nakaraan? Leila lost and broken again because of the love that is not meant for her. Is she be able to find the love that she wanted? Or be able to find herself way back to him again.

Mula sa masakit na karanasan sa unang pag-ibig, tatlong taon ang lumipas nang mapagpasyahan ni Celestine na ituon na lang ang sarili sa kompanyang naman mula sa nagretiradong ama. Sa mga papeles at tanging sa trabaho na lamang niya ibinuhos ang buong atensyon upang makalimutan ang masalimuot na karanasan mula sa dating nobyo na nangloko at ginamit lang siya para sa pera niya. Hindi naging madali para sa kaniya ang lahat ngunit minabuti niyang huwag nang pagtuunan pa ng pansin ang paghanap ng lalaki na para sa kaniya o kung meron ba talaga. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang isang lalaki na bigla na lamang sumulpot sa kaniyang buhay. Hindi niya inaasahan na makakatagpo ng isang gwapo at matipunong nilalang na kahit ang ipis ay maaring mahumaling rito. Sa bawat araw na magkasama sila sa isla ay hindi mapigilang mas nahulog pa ang kaniyang loob sa lalaki. Paano na niya mapipigilan ang malalim na nararamdaman gayung alam naman niyang hindi rin magtatagal ay maghihiwalay rin sila ng landas dahil aalis rin siya sa lugar na iyon matapos magbakasyon? Kakayanin niya kayang mawalay sa piling nito o hahayaan na lamang ang kung anuman ang nararamdaman para sa binata?

WARNING: SOME OF THE SCENES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES. 'ANG ganda mo," kusang tumaas ang ulo ko ng marinig ko 'yon kay Lucas Nixon. Titig na titig ito sa akin at kitang-kita ko doon ang saya at admirasyon sa mga mata niya dahilan para sumikdo ang puso ko sa kaba. Para akong hinahabol dahil sa bilis ng tibok nito. Naramdaman ko ang pamumula ng pisngi ko at pilit ko man itago ay huli na dahil nakita niya na ito at mas lalo pa akong inasar. "I will never stop admiring you, Lilie."