Robert Cialdini Influence

"What would you do if you were given a second chance—not just at life, but at revenge?" When Paula Whitney watched her husband, Orlando Gilbert, introduce another woman as his lover in front of their entire family, her world crumbled. To make matters worse, Jeany Rosalia—the other woman—not only flaunted their affair but also brought along a child she claimed was Orlando’s. Humiliated and crushed under the weight of her family’s scorn, Paula did the only thing she could think of: she ran. But fate wasn’t kind. A tragic accident robbed her of everything—including her own body. Yet destiny had other plans. Paula awoke to find herself in the body of Vanessa Khiel, an up-and-coming singer on the brink of fame. Disoriented and reeling from the shock, she heard one final plea from the dying soul within—Vanessa's voice whispered through her fading strength: "Protect my little brother. And in return, I’ll help you get the revenge you deserve." Now, Paula lives as Vanessa. With Vanessa’s beauty, charisma, and growing influence in the entertainment world, Paula begins to orchestrate her revenge—determined to destroy Jeany and Orlando for the pain they caused. But just as her plan takes shape, Paula uncovers a secret behind Orlando’s betrayal… a truth that shakes the foundation of her hatred. And she begins to wonder: Is revenge ever enough… or does an old love still deserve a second chance? “You remind me of someone,” Orlando murmured, his eyes lingering on Vanessa with a longing that felt almost too familiar. “Who?” Vanessa replied with a faint smile, carefully hiding the irony behind her words. “Paula,” he whispered. “She was my wife.” Or will she drag Orlando down with her… into the depths of ruin?

My younger sister, Lila James, had a heart attack. The doctors tried their best, but she died. On the day we buried her, the men she had been involved with showed up. One was an unhinged lawyer, and another one was a powerful heir from Jovaris. Yet another one was a messed-up top celebrity. When they heard that Lila was dead, they lost it. They tried to dig her out and torture her. I blocked their way and begged them, “She’s gone! If you need someone to blame, take it out on me!” That was the moment I became Lila’s stand-in. They tortured me in every way they could think of. They beat me until my skin tore open and forced me to film humiliating videos. I somehow escaped and tried to bring them to justice. The unhinged lawyer threatened to ruin my life! The powerful heir used his influence to shut every door in my face. The messed-up top celebrity leaked the videos and claimed I had seduced him. I became the center of a national scandal, and my reputation was irreparably damaged. My parents even published a statement and cut all ties with me. I went home to confront them. When I reached outside their door, I heard Lila’s voice. She sounded immensely pleased. “Mom, Dad, your plan to fake my death saved me! I can finally get away from those lunatics. “Good thing we had Yara! Otherwise, I would’ve been the one in all these scandals.” I broke down. I rushed into the house. I was ready to drag Lila to hell with me, but my parents killed me first. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day Lila had her heart attack.

Alyra “Alya” Lucrezia is a woman who lives a quiet life while preparing herself to serve God. Lumaki siya na may matibay na pananampalataya, kaya naniniwala si Alya na ang tunay na kapayapaan ay makikita lang sa debosyon at sakripisyo. Sinusubukan niyang lumayo sa ingay ng mundo. However, everything changes when a powerful and wealthy man, Cameron Villareal, enters her life. Cameron is known for his influence, money, and dangerous charm. Sa unang pagkakataon pa lang na makita siya ni Alya, nagsimulang magulo ang tahimik na buhay na pinaghirapan niyang buuin. Unknown to the people around them, Alya and Cameron share a painful past. One filled with secrets, mistakes, and a desire they both tried to escape. Alya ran away months ago to leave that life behind and to protect herself from the chaos Cameron brings. Pero si Cameron ay hindi ang tipo ng lalaki na basta nalang hinahayaan ang mga bagay na matapos nang walang kasagutan. What they share is not simple love, it is a mix of anger, longing, temptation, and guilt. Habang patuloy na nagkakasalubong ang kanilang mga landas, napapagitnaan si Alya sa dalawang mundo: ang pangako niya sa Diyos at ang malakas na paghila ng damdamin niya kay Cameron. Habang pilit siyang ibinabalik ni Cameron sa buhay nito, nahihirapan si Alya na protektahan ang kanyang puso, and the fragile peace she fought so hard to find. In a story filled with secrets, temptation, and emotional battles, Alya must face the hardest question of her life: Will she remain faithful to the life she chose, or will she fall again into the dangerous desire she once tried to escape? Because sometimes, the greatest sin is not breaking the rules— but loving the one person you were never meant to love.

"Do you honestly think I enjoy this?" He asks, his grip around my wrist so firm, so strong, they hurt as I try to twist, to get away from him. "Enjoy seeing you squirm in my hold like this? Enjoy making you cry?" "Please let me go," I croaked, choking back tears. "Let me go, Alessio." "And then what? Risk you running back to him? You wish he would come rescue you, don't you? You love him." "I love nobody. I will never love neither of you." "And that's where we have a problem, Camille. You should love me. Me and only me. I'm your fucking husband!" — Camille Galitze is a daydreamer. Daughter of Galitze Sturm, a dangerous Bravta underboss, Camille knows her future won't be a fairy-tale, considering her father's formidable influence, and thirst for more power. Obligated to marry Richard Scarfoni, a man she doesn't love but has utmost respect for, Camille is sad. But things take a turn for the worst when, on her wedding day, Alessio Scarfoni, the rightful heir of the Bravta Mafia storms the venue, and gets married to Camille, instead of Richard. Alessio Richard is back for revenge, and all those who had a hand in his assassination attempt have their days numbered. But first, to solidify his place, he steals his younger brother's bride from underneath his thumb. Camille has only ever known Richard, but there's something about Alessio that lays just at the tip of her memory, but always out of reach each time she tries to recollect. When their twisted arrangement turns into something either of them saw coming, Camille must learn to trust and find peace in her new, blazing feelings for Alessio if she wants to live, and rule by his side as his queen.

Adele has been married for 10 years, being a full-time, dutiful wife and mother who sacrified her life and career for her family. But in return, their 7-year- old son, Ethan, suddenly began to despise her. “You make me sick, I wish Aunt Julia was my mother. I'm embarrassed to call you my mother, bitch!” Ethan barked. Adele was humiliated, shamed, and dragged by the public and Julia, who stole her design, yet her husband, Ryan, bowed to them and apologized. “I'm sorry, my wife has been stressed lately. Being a full-time housewife, she has no idea what the world is like. Please don't hold her accountable for this.” He turned to Julia, “Can you forgive her for crashing your daughter's birthday? I'm sure she didn't mean to. I agree, she's mentally unstable.” Adele was left reeling from heartbreak after heartbreak. She had never imagined that one day both her husband and son would choose someone else over her. Tired of trying to mend a broken relationship, she calmly finalized the divorce and even gave up custody of her son, but would Ryan let her enjoy freedom and peace, just like that? Adele soon found out that divorcing a prominent CEO who has so much power and influence than she was made aware, was no joke. God on her side, she got into a marriage contract with a bigger monster. But this monster and his 7-year-old daughter worshipped the ground she walked on. Adele rose from ashes: a net worth of over a 100 billion, one of the most influential women in the country, and a happy wife and stepmother. And now, her ex-husband and son wants her back and would do anything! But come on, the ship has sailed! However, it seems there are secrets to unravel...

"You're either brave," Aaron said quietly, his accent thickening just enough when he was irritated, "or you have no sense of self-preservation." I didn't look away. His dark eyes burned - calculating, controlled, dangerous. The kind of Alpha who didn't need to raise his voice to be obeyed. The kind who was born into power and sharpened by it. "Maybe I just don't scare easily," I said smugly. A muscle ticked in his jaw. Slow. Controlled. He stepped into my space, close enough that the air shifted, close enough that I could feel the heat rolling off him and smell the faint scent of coffee on his breath. "You should," he murmured, eyes focused on my lips. ⸻⸻⸻ Xavier has one rule: survive. After being betrayed and left for dead by his own pack, he doesn't trust Alphas. He doesn't trust loyalty. And he sure as fuck doesn't trust powerful families who smile too easily. Aaron D'Amico is everything Xavier avoids - a strategic, dangerously composed Alpha raised in legacy and control. His pack is strong. His leadership is unquestioned. And his mother's influence runs deeper than anyone realizes, even him. He doesn't make reckless decisions. He doesn't let emotions interfere. And he doesn't lose control. Until Xavier. What starts as irritation turns into a battle of dominance neither of them expected. But beneath the tension simmers something more dangerous - quiet political maneuvering, shifting loyalties, and a matriarch who watches every move. Because in this pack, power isn't taken with claws. It's taken with strategy. And the Alpha who prides himself on discipline? He's about to meet the one wolf who refuses to behave. WARNING ‼️‼️‼️ CONTAINS MATURE AND SEXUAL THEMES

"Angelica San Andres" Isa ito sa mga pangalang hinahangaan at kinakatakutan ng buong mundo. Her influence rules the world of business or perhaps our world. She change the landscape of every sector of any industry with her creativity, intelligence, and wisdom. "She was glorified by the world" ika nga ng karamihan ngunit sa gitna ng kaniyang pamamayagpag ay kailangan niyang lumisan at bumalik sa pinanggalingan dahil sa isang tungkulin na kailangan niyang gampanan. Si Angelica ang tagapagmana ng kahariang Xeria sa planetang Sedus kung kaya't sinigurado ng kaniyang ama na babalik ang kaniyang anak upang gampanan ito subalit labis ang pagkamuhi ni Agelica sa kanilang planeta dahil ito ang kaniyang sinisisi kung bakit hindi niya nararanasan ang kaniyang mga kagustuhan at ito ang attensyon at oras ng kaniyang ina at mas lalong umusbong ang kaniyang galit nang mamatay ang kaniyang ama. Pilit na tinatanggihan ni Angelica ang kaniyang tungkulin at nilabag ang ilan sa mahihigpit na batas ng Xeria. Ginawa nito ang lahat upang makaalis sa kanilang planeta, nakipagkasundo ito sa mga kalaban o mga aktibista ng kanilang kaharian upang makabalik sa planeta ng mga tao. At nang siya ay magtagumpay, isang hindi inaasahagan nilalang ang kaniyang makikilala sa mundo ng mga tao na kawangis na kawangis nito. Isang bata na magpapalabas ng kaniyang mga kahinaan. Isang bata na susukatin ang kaniyang mga paninindigan. Isang bata na magpapaalala kung sino siya sa nakaraan. Isang bata na poprotektahan niya hanggang kamatayan. Isang bata na magiging daan upang manumbalik ang kaniyang pagmamahal sa pinanggalingan. At isang bata na tatapos sa kaniyang buhay.

Janine Lamy a accidentellement épousé l’héritier d’une riche famille. Elle a reçu un accord de divorce le jour où elle a appris qu’elle était enceinte. Sa belle-mère la détestait pour son manque de pouvoir et d’influence, mais six hommes beaux et riches la défendaient et la chérissaient. L’un d’eux était un immobilier qui voulait lui offrir des centaines de villas. L’un d’eux était un scientifique spécialisé dans l’intelligence artificielle qui voulait lui offrir une voiture de luxe sans conducteur en édition limitée. L’un d’eux était un chirurgien qui cuisinait pour elle tous les jours à la maison. L’un d’eux était un pianiste de génie qui lui jouait du piano tous les jours. L’un d’eux était un avocat qui a pris l’initiative de la protéger contre les fans fous. L’un d’eux était un célèbre réalisateur de films qui déclarait publiquement et officiellement qu’elle était l’amour de sa vie. Janine a dit d’un ton fier : « Ce sont tous mes frères. » Ses six frères ont répondu : « Janine est en effet issue d’une riche famille. » En élevant son enfant seule, Janine profitait des soins illimités de six beaux hommes, tandis qu’un homme était anxieux et envieux. « Janine, remettons-nous en couple, d’accord ? » Janine a répondu avec un sourire : « Tu dois demander à mes six frères s’ils sont d’accord ou non. » Quatre beaux hommes sont apparus. « Non, elle a dix frères ! »

Vega Vale aimait son mari depuis cinq ans. Mais l'amour ne peut effacer la négligence, la douleur et les larmes de la solitude conjugale. Le poids de leur mariage l'avait brisée. Une triste vérité qu'elle détestait admettre. Elle s'accrochait, mais il l'avait déjà lâchée. La nuit où elle découvre qu'elle est enceinte, c'est aussi la nuit où elle cesse d'attendre, rêvant de revoir son mari. Il aura suffi d'un moment de tension et cette femme qui n'avait jamais cessé d'être odieuse envers elle, Vega, disparaîtra, laissant derrière elle confort et un foyer glacial. Il ne savait rien, et elle ne lui révélerait jamais le secret qui pourrait le détruire. Sa fille. Archer Vale, un milliardaire froid, hanté par les fantômes qu'il a lui-même créés. Il ne croit pas aux secondes chances, jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre une petite fille aux yeux d'un bleu incomparable. Ces mêmes yeux qu'il avait rendus ternes. L'amour et le passé s'affrontent. Vega pourrait retourner auprès de son mari, mais son foyer avait été brisé. Et Archer ? Il la veut de tout son cœur. Seul le fait est que Vega n'est plus cette femme brisée. Elle a de l'influence, elle a une voix. La question est : L'amour triomphera-t-il ? Ou laisseront-ils le passé dicter leur avenir ? Résumé

Mariée à L'Alpha de la Mafia Sienna Moretti, une jeune femme ordinaire issue d’une ancienne famille déchue de loups-garous, voit sa vie bouleversée lorsqu’elle est contrainte de signer un contrat de mariage avec Dominic "Alpha" Valenti, un milliardaire énigmatique, leader d’une meute puissante… et chef impitoyable d’un réseau clandestin mafieux. Dominic n’est pas un homme qu’on refuse. Connu pour son aura intimidante, sa fortune colossale et son contrôle absolu sur ses affaires (humaines comme surnaturelles), il est aussi craint qu’admiré. Mais derrière ses airs de souverain inébranlable, Dominic est hanté par une malédiction qui ronge son loup, le rendant incontrôlable et dangereux. Sienna, rejetée par sa propre famille pour l’absence de son loup, est vendue comme un pion dans cette alliance arrangée entre son clan et la meute Valenti. Mais pourquoi Dominic l’a-t-il choisie ? Est-ce réellement pour son sang rare, ou cache-t-il une raison plus sombre ? Alors qu’elle entre dans un monde de luxe, de danger et de secrets, Sienna découvre que ce mariage n’est pas seulement une affaire de pouvoir, mais aussi une guerre d’influence où mafieux, loups et milliardaires s’affrontent. Dominic, malgré son contrôle apparent, cache un passé sombre et une obsession grandissante pour Sienna, qu’il semble incapable de contenir. Quand les ennemis de Dominic ciblent Sienna, elle doit découvrir : qui est l’homme derrière l’Alpha ? Et jusqu’où est-elle prête à aller pour protéger un homme qu’elle ne sait pas si elle doit haïr ou aimer ?