Opposite Of Pride Novels & Stories

Perpekto ang buhay ni Celestine—o iyon ang akala niya. Bilang tagapagmana ng isang kilalang fashion empire, mayaman, sikat, at malaya siya… hanggang sa biglang bumaliktad ang lahat. Pinagpakasal siya kay Enzo, isang misteryosong bilyonaryong Formula 1 driver, at bigla siyang napasama sa buhay ng isang lalaking halos hindi pa niya kilala. Ang inaasahang pormal at maayos na kasal ay nauwi sa isang nakakaalab na laro ng pagnanasa, selos, at init ng damdamin. Nang isama siya ni Enzo sa kanyang high-octane na mundo ng karera, lalong tumindi ang tensyon: may mga karibal na nanliligaw, may panganib sa paligid, at unti-unting lumalabas ang possessive at obsessive na side ni Enzo—hindi siya nahihiya ipakita sa lahat na siya ay pag-aari niya. Sa pagitan ng kanyang pride, takot, at hindi mapigilang atraksyon, kailangan ni Celestine na harapin ang lalaking gustong makuha ang lahat… pati ang kanyang puso. Mapapapayag kaya si Celestine sa bilyonaryong nag-aangkin sa kanya, o hahayaan ba ng mabilis at mapanganib na mundo ng yaman, selos, at pagnanasa na sila’y maghiwalay?

"I thought he was my sanctuary. It turns out, he was my greatest executioner." Si Allyson Mariano ay isang runaway heiress na mas piniling magtago sa anino ng isang corporate empire kaysa maging sunud-sunuran sa kaniyang pamilya. She traded her billions for a simple life—at para sa isang boss na walang ginawa kundi bwisitin ang araw niya. Their office was a battlefield of bickering and tension, but behind the pride, they found a connection no one could break. Arfeo was the only one who knew her secret. Siya ang nag-iisang lalaking nangakong poprotektahan si Allyson, at hinding-hindi siya bibitawan. But every promise was a lie. In one dark night, Arfeo did the unthinkable. Hindi lang siya basta umalis; he orchestrated the betrayal that ruined her life. Ibinenta siya pabalik sa mga "monsters" na tinatakasan niya. He threw her into a 'golden cage' and vanished without a trace, leaving her to rot in the hands of her cruel father. Five years later, Allyson is back. She’s free, she’s powerful, and she’s hunting him down for revenge. But the Daredevil she finds isn’t the same man who broke her. At ang katotohanan sa likod ng gabing iyon? It might shatter her all over again.

Tatlong taon matapos ang masakit nilang hiwalayan, muling nagkrus ang landas nina Pia Villareal at Nathaniel Lim—ngunit sa pagkakataong ito, boss na ni Pia ang lalaking minsan niyang minahal. Habang pilit itinatago ni Pia ang totoong dahilan kung bakit siya biglang nawala noon, wala siyang ideya na unti-unti nang bumabalik kay Nathaniel ang mga tanong tungkol sa nakaraan nila. Sa likod ng tahimik at propesyonal nilang pakikitungo sa isa’t isa, parehong may sugat na hindi pa tuluyang naghihilom. Pero mas komplikado ang lahat dahil may sikreto si Pia na kayang baguhin ang buhay nilang dalawa—si Daisy, ang mahina ngunit masayahing batang anak niya, ay anak ni Nathaniel. Habang pilit lumalaban si Pia para buhayin ang pamilya niya at takasan ang sakit ng nakaraan, mas lalo namang nahuhulog si Nathaniel sa mga bagay na matagal na niyang pilit kinakalimutan. Sa mundong puno ng pride, misunderstandings, at mga sikreto, posible pa kayang mahanap nila ang tamang timing para sa pag-ibig na minsang nasira?

Aljin Dion Savadra is no ordinary substitute teacher at Saint Louis Academy. Behind his striking looks and magnetic charm, he hides a powerful secret—he’s the owner of a global corporation. Desired by many but untouchable to all, no woman has ever managed to capture his heart. Miara Christ Quito, the academy’s Student Council President, lives a double life. Brilliant, respected, and admired for her beauty, she seems to have it all. But when the school day ends, she trades her uniform for a janitor’s uniform, working in secret to support her struggling family. At twenty-one, she has never been in love, never been kissed, and never let anyone close—until her new professor steps into her life. When Miara discovers that her substitute teacher is also her boss, her world turns upside down. And worse, Aljin corners her with an ultimatum: "You need money, and I need a wife. Why don’t we help each other? Marry me, and I’ll give you everything you need. Your secret stays safe, baby." Caught between desperation and pride, Miara must decide—should she resist a man determined to have her or risk everything by accepting his dangerous offer? Could her ruthless boss and professor become something more… or will he break her heart beyond repair?

Fierce is very smart and independent on her own as a child. She is proud of being Fuentebella and will never settle for anything less until her delicate heart's like the adopted boy of the Fuentebella, Lief Patrick Trevor, the green-eyed handsome boy. Mula sapol alam na ni Fierce at Leif ang naramdaman nila sa isa't isa kaya buong akala nila ay sila ang nakatadhana hanggang sa isang gabing kalasingan ay nagising si Lief with Skyee, ang pinsan ni Fierce, ang kanyang adopted sister na harapang inamin na gusto siya hanggang sa nagbuntis ito. Leif choose responsibility over his greatest love for Fierce, so he choose Skyee over Fierce and the latter walked out the door with her heads up high claiming...She is Fierce Valentine Fuentebella, and she will never be an option, she will never beg for love nor cried for it because only the man who truly loves her deserves her. After seventeen long years since Fierce made her graceful exit into Lief and Skyee's life, their path crossed again. This time, Fierce wants to measure if through the years her love for him dies... or just sleeping and waiting for the perfect timing. But this time is desperate and will do anything to get the father of her children back if it means she'll have to forget that she is Fierce Valentine Fuentebella, with no pride but just a woman who falls in love.

Peachy is the bread winner of the Family. She support her siblings and help her parents in financial matter. She tried to applied on a Coffee Shop owned by Addyson Sullivan. She really work hard to please her boss. She's the type of girl with a humor and jolly person. Opposite of Addyson's attitude. The quiet one, always serious. No social life. Just focus on her work and businesses. But despite of their differences, they clicked and became close and couldn't stop falling for each other. They suppress their feelings but it gets deeper as time goes on. It's not easy for them having a relationship. Specially, Addyson's is her boss and her parents is so religious and wants her to marry a man. The conflict prevents them from continuing their love plus they have different states in life. But even though there are many obstacles, they fought for it. Addyson, will do everything just to be with Peachy. She's willing to give up her wealth. But when her grandfather got sick he request to got engaged on the man that he thinks its better for her. It's Edmond Honteveros, who has a secret crush on addyson and will do anything to get her. Peachy, has no choice but to break-up with her, so that addyson doesn't have to suffer. She stayed away even though it was difficult and she still loved her and Just for the sake of her family. She knows that they will not accept their relationship. They are far apart in life. They are poor, addyson's family is rich. But fate made a way for them to meet again. Years have passed since they were apart but their love for each other remained. This time, nothing can stop them. They won't let them be separated anymore.

Ythaniel delos Reyes is the campus heartthrob. Tahimik, seryoso, at laging inuuna ang pamilya at pag-aaral. He rarely talks, but he has a soft spot for one person: his step-sister, Ashannah Zacharias. Ashannah is his total opposite, magulo, masayahin, at tila laging sinusundan ng malas. Trouble seems to find her, kahit anong iwas niya. Mabait siya, pero parang may sumpa. And every time may gulo, si Ythaniel ang laging sumasalo. Hindi sila tunay na magkapatid, pero may natural na koneksyon sa pagitan nila. He’s always there for her, whether it’s a late-night rescue, school drama, or family conflict. At si Ashannah? Sa kahit maliit na bagay, si Ythaniel agad ang takbuhan niya. Hanggang sa dumating ang puntong hindi na lang “kuya” ang tingin niya sa kanya. At si Ythaniel? Hindi na lang basta “kapatid” ang turing niya kay Ashannah. They didn’t plan it. They didn’t want it. But they fell in love. Mali sa paningin ng iba. Bawal sa mata ng pamilya. Pero totoo sa puso nila. Will they fight for their love or choose peace for the sake of family? Can love survive when the world sees it as wrong? This is a story of forbidden love—between two hearts brought under one roof, not to fall in love… but did. --- DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to actual people or events are purely coincidental. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: This book is unedited. Please bear with the flaws. I poured my heart into this. Thank you for supporting my story. 💗

Thunder's only sibling Lightning was found dead inside a secluded bar where he was believed to be last seen with Rufius, a mafia leader and one of the ruthless businessmen in the underworld organization. Puzzled on why his brother was entangled with such a man, he swore in his grave to avenge his untimely and brutal death. He starts digging on Rufius’s background, searching for links to give him a clearer path for his revenge with a help from a total stranger. There he discovered Rufius’ twin sister Rain, who was the total opposite of Rufius in every aspect. Thunder formed an unfair plan against her, by using her and have access to her brother’s life. He did everything for her to fall for him. But in the process of his pretend relationship with Rain, Thunder fell head over heels in love with her. Rufius did everything in his power to tear the relationship apart, even ordering his men to dispatch Thunder. But they failed to accomplish the task, so he uses his connections and quickly arranges a marriage for her. Thunder was helpless and almost gave up his love until he discovered who he really was and the truth about his real identity was revealed. Thunder appeared at Rain’s wedding day as the legitimate and only son of the most powerful mafia lord of their generation. He did not only regain the woman he fell in love with, but also avenged his brother’s death the minute Rufius got killed during their massive shoot outs. He became the most respected mafia lord not only to his subordinates, but to every mafia clan there is. He was known as the only mafia lord who possesses a fearless yet a heart made of pure gold.

Si Lira Mendoza ay isang simpleng basurera na araw-araw lumalaban sa kahirapan para sa kanyang pamilya. Sanay siyang maliitin, tapakan ang dignidad, at ipaalala ng mundo kung saan siya nababagay… sa ilalim. Ngunit isang aksidente ang magbabago sa lahat nang matapunan niya ng basura ang isang mayabang at misteryosong lalaki na hindi niya alam ay isa palang makapangyarihang CEO. Si Nathaniel Cross, isang cold at elite na negosyante, ay sanay makuha ang lahat… pera, respeto, at babae. Ngunit iba si Lira. Hindi siya nagpapanggap, hindi siya humihingi ng awa, at kahit sugatan ang pride, buo pa rin ang tapang. Sa gitna ng isang marangyang villa party, muling nagtagpo ang kanilang mundo… at doon nagsimula ang isang masakit na banggaan ng uri, dignidad, at damdamin. Habang unti-unting nahuhulog ang loob ni Nathaniel sa babaeng galing sa mundo ng basura, lalong humihigpit ang hawak ng kanyang pamilya, lalo na ng kanyang ina, na may sariling plano para sa kanyang kinabukasan. Sa pagitan ng pang-aalipusta, lihim na kasunduan, at unti-unting pag-usbong ng pag-ibig, kakayanin ba ni Lira ang mundong hindi siya kailanman tinanggap? O mananatili siyang basurera sa paningin ng lahat… kahit sa lalaking handa nang ipaglaban siya?

"My boyfriend? Huh. He is the heir of HongYoonChoi organisation. HongYoonChoi is one of the richest organisation in the world. And my boyfriend is their heir." If only Celine can turn back time, she would never lie about a man who doesn't exist in her current life. Celine Kim is a jobless 25 year-old single lady. She believed that there will be a bright future ahead of her as long as her father's last will shall remain unfulfilled. "Find HongYoonChoi organization's heirs and tell them my name," her dying father told her before she left his daughter alone. She heard that HongYoonChoi has influential and rich members that passed through generations. However, Celine was afraid to meet the dangerous secret group known for being ruthless killers. One day, Celine attended her highschool friend's wedding. At the reception hall where she met her old highschool classmates who belittled her ever since then, she was so eager to regain her pride and thus she lied about her current relationship with a young rich man whom she never met - HongYoonChoi's heir. Little did she know, the supposedly fake boyfriend was also at the party! This is the start of the struggle in Celine's peaceful life: when she's going to meddle inside the dark organization and when she falls in love with the hideous monster among the three heirs, Joshua, Jeonghan and Seungcheol. "My life has no door, you can never escape," Joshua whispered on the prisoner's ear. In HongYoonChoi, there are no doors. And Celine can't escape from them anymore.