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By my third month on the job, I discovered that my coworkers had been calling me "the old crow" behind my back. The nickname came from none other than Jace's condescending secretary—because at 32, I was still clutching onto an eight-year relationship that hadn't ended in marriage. I confronted Jace. "Do you know your employees have been calling me the old crow?" He didn't even bother to look up. "That's just Sadie—she speaks her mind and means no harm. You're 32; why get so worked up over what a young girl says?" Then he gave me a faint, mocking smile. "Though honestly, it's a pretty fitting nickname." It felt like a cold hand had wrapped around my heart. So that was it—eight years of my youth, nothing more than a joke to him. I turned and walked away, handed in my resignation, and blocked every way he could reach me. But for the first time, the man who had always seemed so calm and untouchable finally panicked. "Elara," he pleaded, "please come back."

Blanche Lucille Emerson, a relentless and calculating Captain haunted by the loss of her wife, Venus, in a mysterious accident. Now driven by a thirst for vengeance, Blanche navigates a world of secrets, betrayal, and political machinations as she digs into the layers of deceit that surround her family's powerful pharmaceutical empire. Alongside her, Yama Laine, a trusted ally, and Cessair, her estranged sister, reveal their own hidden agendas. Blanche uncovers a vast conspiracy linked to General Grey and an underground organization known as the Black Spectre, which her father, Silas Grey, once controlled. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that not only her wife’s death but also her parents' and countless others' were orchestrated to protect a dark secret connected to her family. As Blanche takes calculated risks and enlists Yama’s help, her plan teeters between survival and self-destruction. Along the way, her encounters with spies like Aracelli and the revelation of her sister Cessair’s resentment deepen the conflict. Old alliances crumble, as personal motivations clash, and long-buried truths about her family and its ties to the Black Market come to light. All the while, Blanche's mind is torn between her mission and her lingering love for Venus. With a final showdown on the horizon, the question remains: Can Blanche take down the enemy and clear her family’s name, or will the weight of the past bury her alive? Catch-22: To Die is To Live Hard is a story of revenge, loyalty, and the heavy price of uncovering the truth.

Selena's life changed for the worse when her boyfriend, aunt, and cousin joined together to damage her position among the elite and take away her chance to become the CEO of her father's company. When they succeeded in ripping her world apart, Selena vowed to have her revenge one way or the other.Then she meets an alpha as stubborn as she is and accidentally becomes his mate.Is he the help she needs to get her payback or will he become another pain in her neck?"So what do you plan to do with them?" Gabriel asked."I want them all to pay with their wealth, happiness, and bodies!" Selena answered in tears, but Gabriel understood the hate in her words, and he loved it. Gabriel was a bit worried that the things he had planned for the Adler family may affect Selena's emotions negatively. But since he knew that they were now on the same page, he did not intend to hold back on the punishment that he originally planned for each of them. "Thank you for trusting and telling me. Since you are now my omega, your wish is my command.""Wait, what do you mean?" Gabriel did not answer. He stood up from his seat, approached Selena, and gently kissed her on her forehead before leaving the room.

Mengeluh itu wajar, tetapi jika keseringan mengeluh jatuhnya jadi kurang bersyukur. Mungkin begitulah kalimat yang pantas untuk Airin. Jiwanya yang rapuh ternyata membuatnya kesulitan menjalani kehidupan di dunia fana yang jelas-jelas tak bisa sesuai ekspektasi ini. Meskipun luka dimasa kecil Airin tetap meninggalkan bekas, setidaknya Hardian hadir sebagai pengobat hati yang tulus. Lalu, akankah Airin dan Hardian tetap bersama dalam suka maupun duka? Atau Airin memilih menuruti ego dan pergi bersama Arfan?

For years, Erin has grappled with guilt since her high school classmate passed away. Under the influence of the friends she trusted, Daryl faced challenges that resulted in his tragic demise. Seven years later, Erin did not expect that fate would punish her further. In her stepfather's will, he decided that all their wealth would go to the Arvesso family, the same family that had lost a member before. Erin now found herself caught up in this arrangement. Perhaps that was her punishment—to be the wife of Orion, someone who harbored intense resentment towards her. She believed he would let go of the past once they were married. However, it turned out that before becoming her husband, he had played the role of a protective brother. He agreed to the marriage to torment her.

(buku sedang di rombak) Setelah menyelesaikan kuliahnya, Kanala Ayudia Kirana (22) diminta oleh keluarganya untuk pulang ke kampung halaman dan tidak perlu bersusah payah mencari pekerjaan di ibu kota. Namun, Nala menolak dengan alasan tidak ingin menyia-nyiakan gelar di belakang namanya. Ia bersikeras ingin mencari pengalaman kerja selama satu tahun terlebih dahulu sebelum benar-benar menetap di kampung. Keluarganya akhirnya menyetujui, dengan satu syarat: Nala hanya boleh bekerja selama satu tahun, tidak lebih. Sayangnya, baru tiga bulan bekerja di salah satu perusahaan ternama, Nala menyerah. Tekanan pekerjaan yang tinggi dan lingkungan kantor yang tidak sesuai dengan ekspektasinya membuatnya kehilangan semangat. Ia pun memutuskan untuk mengundurkan diri dan berdiam diri di kosan, tanpa keberanian untuk memberi tahu keluarganya. Raras—ibu Nala—yang kemudian mengetahui anak bungsunya sudah tidak bekerja lagi, segera mendesaknya untuk pulang. Sebelum Nala sempat menolak, Raras lebih dulu mengancam tidak akan lagi mengirimkan uang bulanan. Terpojok dan kehabisan pilihan, Nala akhirnya menyerah. Ia berkemas dan pulang ke kampung halamannya. Namun siapa sangka? Di antara hamparan sawah dan hari-hari yang membosankan di warung milik ayahnya, hadir Hanggara Wiratama (31), juragan tanah sekaligus pemilik peternakan ayam terbesar di desa tetangga, selain itu ia juga menjalankan usaha jual-beli beras yang ia bangun dari nol, tak lupa dengan usahanya di kota yang tidak banyak diketahui orang. Sosoknya yang tenang dan apa adanya membuat Nala belajar bahwa pulang bukan berarti kalah, melainkan menemukan tempat untuk tumbuh. Bersamanya, Nala menyadari bahwa tidak semua mimpi harus dikejar jauh ke kota, sebagian justru menunggu untuk ditemukan di rumah.

Ilang taon na nagdusa si Erin sa konsensiya nang mamatay ang kaklase nila noong high school. Nang dahil sa udyok ng kanyang itinuring na mga kaibigan, tinanggap nito ang dare dahilan para ito mauwi sa trahedya. Pitong taon pa ang lumipas at hindi niya inaasahan na lalo siyang parurusahan ng tadhana nang ilagay ng kanyang stepfather sa last will and testament nito na mapupunta ang lahat ng ari-arian nila sa mga Arvesso—ang miyembro ng pamilya na namatay noon—at kasama siya sa mga kasunduan. Iyon na nga siguro ang parusa niya ang maging asawa ng taong matindi ang pagkamuhi sa kanya, si Orion. She believed he would let go of the past once they were married. However, it turned out that before becoming her husband, he had played the role of a protective brother. He agreed to the marriage to torment her.

Gadis Badung yang bernama Keysa ketahuan mencuri dan lagi-lagi ayahnya yang harus mengganti semua barang-barang yang dicurinya. Kebiasaan mencurinya dimulai ketika dia kelas 3 SMP. Karena tak ingin memperpanjang masalah, ayahnya mengganti semua kerugian yang ditimbulkan akibat ulah anak keduanya ini. Keysa karena hidup dalam kemewahan, bisa membedakan mana asli dan mana imitasi. Barang-barang yang dicurinya tak tanggung-tanggung selalu bernilai tinggi. Untuk menutupi rasa malu keluarga akhirnya Keysa dikirim ke pesantren Elite di kota itu

Kehidupan rumah tangganya yang jauh dari kata bahagia, membuat Elena terjerat dalam cinta yang diberikan Aldo—pria muda yang sudah dianggap teman oleh putranya. Sempat terbuai dengan perhatian pria itu dan jatuh dalam hubungan terlarang, tetapi kemudian semuanya berubah menjadi prahara ketika dunia, termasuk putranya, mengetahui perselingkuhannya. Segala nasihat, cibiran, bahkan hinaan harus diterima Elena, terlebih setelah semua orang tahu bahwa pria selingkuhannya berusia jauh di bawahnya. Namun di balik itu semua, ada satu rahasia yang menjadi kartu As Damar—sang suami—yang selalu dijadikan ancaman untuk Elena. Keputusan apa yang harus diambil Elena? Akankah dia tetap melanjutkan pernikahan yang menyesakkan demi kebahagiaan putranya, ataukah menerima tawaran Aldo yang mengajaknya untuk memulai hidup baru?

Ini adalah kisah aku dan dia. Cinta yang ku kira sepihak. Cinta yang ku kira hanya bisa ku pendam. Namun, nyatanya waktu yang pernah berkali-kali tak berpihak, membawa dia padaku.