Non Zero Sum

Vincenzo doesn't forgive. He doesn't forget. And he never, ever loses. When you spill Mancini blood, payment comes due—with interest. Stacy Salvatore should have been an easy target. The daughter of the man who slaughtered his mother and tried to burn his family empire to ash. His perfect revenge, gift-wrapped and delivered to his doorstep. He had it all planned out: take everything from her, break her spirit, and kill her. What he didn't plan for was her backbone of steel and eyes that burn with the same ruthless determination as his own. She's no cowering captive. She's a storm wrapped in human skin, fighting him with every breath, challenging the code he's lived by since childhood. With each clash between them, the lines blur. Enemy. Obsession. Addiction. Her defiance becomes the only thing that makes him feel alive, and the vengeance he's chased for years might just start tasting like ash in his mouth. But blood debt must be paid. In full.

Mexico gave her sun, tequila, and a man who kissed like a secret. L.A. gave her his twin-and a migraine. Jannah Cole wasn't supposed to fall for anyone on vacation. But then Ethan Hunt happened-dark eyes, cryptic smirks, and the kind of kiss that makes your brain short-circuit. He vanished before sunrise, and she told herself it was a one-time thing. Until she walked back into work and saw him again. Same jawline. Same voice. Same tattoo. Totally different name. Now he's Aaron Steele, her very polished CEO, and apparently? He's never seen her before in his life. Then there's Clinton Steele-his charming twin and self-declared Mexico mystery man. Sweet, attentive, and just confusing enough to make her question everything. After all, how many brooding, emotionally unavailable doppelgängers can one girl trip over in a single summer? And the real question: What if she didn't mistake one brother for the other? What if she didn't mistake anything at all? Two brothers. One ghost of a kiss. And a truth wrapped in too many lies to count.

“Aku hamil, Bray! Kau harus bertanggung jawab!” “Aku? Bukankah kau memiliki banyak kekasih? Lagi pula kau sendiri yang yakin kalau kita tidak melakukan apa-apa malam itu.” “Aku hanya tidur denganmu seumur hidupku, bajingan! Tak ada yang lain.” *** Lima tahun setelah memutuskan sang kekasih, Bryan Sanders, Shienna Miller tak menyangka bahwa takdir justru bekerja dengan sangat ajaib. Keduanya dipertemukan dalam situasi dan kondisi berbeda. Bryan, Lelaki yang dulu miskin dan ia sebut gemuk, muncul dengan tampilan berbeda: kaya raya dan memiliki perusahaan sendiri, dan satu hal yang tak mungkin ditolak oleh Shienna, penampilannya berubah menjadi tampan, gagah, dan seksi! Mereka dengan kesamaan: sama-sama patah hati dan kacau setelah menenggak banyak minuman beralkohol, lalu terbangun di atas ranjang yang sama, dan tengah berbagi selimut setelah menikmati malam panas bersama.

Sa edad na dalawampu’t dalawa, mag-isa na lang sa mundo si Alina Torres. Maaga siyang naulila sa ama, at iniwan naman siya ng sariling ina para sumama sa ibang pamilya. Wala na siyang ibang mapupuntahan kundi ang taong kinatatakutan niya noon pa man—ang kanyang ninong, si Sebastian Villalobos, isang makapangyarihan at mayamang negosyante na kilala sa pagiging malamig, istrikto, at isang taong walang inuurungan. Ngunit sa ilalim ng malamig nitong anyo ay ang lalaking handang akuin ang responsibilidad na alagaan at ipagtanggol ang inaanak. Hindi niya alam kung paano tatanggapin si Alina sa buhay niya, lalo na’t habang lumilipas ang mga araw, hindi na inosente ang kanyang nararamdaman para rito. Samantala, si Alina naman ay nahahati sa pagitan ng takot at pagtitiwala. Takot, dahil alam niyang mahigpit at mapanganib ang mundo ng kanyang ninong. Pagtitiwala, dahil siya lang ang nag-abot ng kamay sa oras na lahat ay tumalikod sa kanya. Sa pagitan ng mga lihim, pangamba, at damdaming pilit nilang itinatanggi.

Three years ago, I rescued the CEO of the Patton Group. That very night, he appeared at my door with his grandson and proposed marriage. I'd secretly loved the young man for seven long years, so I accepted it without hesitation. For three blissful years, Damian Patton showered me with affection so profound it sparked envy in everyone around us. But the illusion shattered when the Patton family's adopted daughter returned from abroad. I stumbled upon him cradling her tenderly and whispering words of devotion. "Grandpa won't hand over the company until Serena gives birth to an heir. But I don't care about inheritance anymore. I want to marry you now." Harriet Patton's lips curved into a sultry smile. "No rush, darling. I want you to marry me as the rightful heir to the Patton empire. Just promise me you won't fall for her." His eyes softened. "Seven years ago, you pulled me out of that fire. I swore then to love you forever." Those words crashed over me like an avalanche, burying my heart under a crushing weight of betrayal. His love for me had been all a lie. I was the one who had braved those flames to save him. It was not her.

D'Andre, heir to the Summerfield CEO, embarks on a soul-searching journey and escapes to the serene shores of El Nido for a summer retreat. There, he encounters Maiari, a captivating local, and their instant connection ignites a passionate summer romance. However, D'Andre's past resurfaces when he receives a message from Taylor, an ex-lover, forcing him to confront his emotions. As D'Andre navigates the complexities of his feelings, he also navigates his blossoming relationship with Catalina, a city girl, daughter of the Summerfield's President, his current girlfriend. The secret D'Andre conceals from Maiari and his misstep with Catalina, coupled with Taylor's hopeful desire for a second chance, are a truly dilemma. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and stolen moments, D'Andre's heart is torn between the memories of a passionate summer and the choices that await him back in the city.

After a heartbreak, Danielle became pregnant by an unknown man. Now, six years later, she is a loving mother of three. Coincidentally, her new boss at the company she works for is the father of her children, though he is unaware of this. Despite his interest in her and her children's fondness for their "bigger uncle," she continues to distance herself from him. Why does she keep pushing him away?

Around the seventh month of my pregnancy, I overheard a conversation between my mate, Zane Andrews, and Ciara Phillips, the she-wolf I had taken in out of compassion after her family was brutally slaughtered by rogues. In a sultry, flirtatious tone, Ciara purred, “Zane, my love, if your wife discovers that the fertilized egg I planted in her womb isn’t truly hers by blood, she’ll be devastated—perhaps to the point of despairing suicide, don’t you think?” Zane snorted, his voice dripping with disdain at the mention of me. “It’ll work for us if she simply dies from heartbreak. Damn it. I can’t shake the worry that she might sever our bond and leave me with nothing. Let’s keep this under wraps until our child inherits all her assets. Only then will we reveal the bombshell, plunging her into darkness.” Ciara giggled, praising Zane for his cunning. My claws itched to lash out, but I held back, knowing the time for confrontation wasn’t yet. My heart sank as their betrayal cut deep. Years ago, I had defied my pack elders’ warnings about Ciara being a potential threat, taking her in and grooming her into our pack's doctor, funding her education out of sheer empathy. Now, I regretted every moment of my kindness. To think that my mate, who had once begged for my protection for his fragile pack, had the audacity to betray me. If not for my support, his pathetic pack would have crumbled long ago, leaving him nursing his wounds in a dark corner, fretting over survival. After a long moment of contemplation, I made my decision. I would feign ignorance to their schemes and play along by giving birth to Ciara’s baby. Two decades passed. Ciara’s child grew up, bearing the name Simon Andrews. Aware of their treachery, I still transferred all my assets to him. Once the paperwork was completed, Ciara boldly approached me in front of the entire pack, a maternity DNA test in hand. With a smug smile, she declared, “Leia Holland, look at this! I am Simon’s biological mother. Leave h

Hidup Serina Veronika seorang mahasiswi yang semula tenang, mulai terganggu dengan kedatangan tetangga baru tepat disamping rumahnya. Tetanggga barunya yang merupakan seorang pria bernama Damar itu langsung terlibat insiden tidak mengenakkan dengannya sewaktu di bus. Serina menuduh Damar sebagai pria mesum yang melecehkannya di transportasi umum. “Dasar pria mesum! Beraninya kamu melecehkan saya di tempat umum seperti ini?” Dengan suara lantang, Serina meneriaki Damar sebagai pria mesum di depan semua orang. Meskipun, Damar mencoba mengelak tuduhan itu, namun Serina masih bersikukuh jika Damar lah yang melecehkannya. "Bukan saya pelakunya." Tanpa Serina tahu, ternyata tetangga mesumnya itu adalah dosen baru di kampusnya. Serina tak percaya dengan semua ini, hingga membuatnya mati kutu di hadapan Damar. Mulai hari itu, mereka terlibat banyak hal bersama. Damar sosok misterius yang menyimpan banyak rahasia nyatanya mampu menarik perhatian dari Serina. Damar banyak sekali membantu masalah keluarga Serina hingga membuat Serina merasa berhutang budi kepada Damar. Namun, tanpa Serina tahu, kebaikan yang Damar tunjukkan selama ini nyatanya menyimpan sejuta tujuan yang membuat Serina terperangkap ke dalamnya. “Kamu harus menanggung dosa yang telah dia lakukan. Aku datang kesini untuk membalas semuanya, Serina.” Rahasia besar apa yang sebenarnya Damar sembunyikan dari Serina?

« Mon Alpha, si votre Luna apprend que l'embryon transplanté dans son corps est en réalité notre ovule fécondé, et qu'elle est seulement notre mère porteuse, elle serait furieuse et se tuerait, n'est-ce pas ? », soupire Élora. Mon compagnon, Damien, l'Alpha de le meute de la Lune Argentée, est en train de malaxer les seins d'Élora. « Je ne l'aime pas non plus. Mais si elle meurt, qui s'occuperait de ma meute ? Petite pute que tu es. » Damien rit, la tirant vers l'avant et en entrant en elle brutalement. « Donc on doit garder ce secret. Quand notre enfant naîtra et qu'il deviendra Alpha, on l'aidera à rendre son dernier souffle. » Je prétends ne rien savoir de tout ça. Je donne naissance à cet enfant et je l'élève avec mes plus grands soins. Vingt-deux ans plus tard, lorsque mon fils Torin termine ses études, nous lui offrons la position d'Alpha et toute notre fortune. À la cérémonie de succession, devant les anciens, les nobles et les dirigeants des alliances, Élora entre main dans la main avec mon compagnon, tenant un rapport de test de paternité dans ses mains. « Torin est le fils biologique de Damien et moi. Maintenant, tu dois me le rendre. » Mon fils sort un petit flacon et me dit d'un ton cruel, « une sorcière m'a donné cette potion. Bois-la, romps le lien de compagnons avec mon père, et part au plus loin que tu peux. » Je souris, « pas de problème. »