Novel & Cerita Rome Was Not Built In A Day

Thorian Mercier built his empire on power, silence, and control. Sa edad na trenta y dos ay kilala ang pangalawan niya sa buong business world. He never believed in love, only in deals that never fail. Barbara Delos Santos only wanted one thing, to save the only family she has left. Gagawin niya ang lahat para sa kanyang ina, kahit pa ang kapalit nun ay ang sarili niya. Their worlds collide when a marriage of convenience becomes the only path forward. What begins as a cold arrangement turns into a dangerous entanglement of hidden scars, stolen truths, and forbidden longing. He is ruthless and unyielding, a man who has closed every door to his heart. She is brave but broken, a woman who refuses to surrender to despair. At nang magsimulang lumitaw ang mga lihim ng nakaraan, mga ninakaw na kabataan, mapait na pagtataksil, at isang kaaway na hindi titigil hanggang tuluyang masira sila, ang kanilang huwad na kasal ang naging tanging panangga laban sa kapahamakan.

‎Alexander Ridge Devereux is the CEO of the company were Georgina Edelweiss Castejo worked. Alexander is a rude, cold hearted person and a ruthlesss one. An unexpected happened, Georgina accidentally got pregnant by her boss. Because of many reasons she choose to hide the baby. ‎ ‎ What will happen if one day her boss finds out that they are having a baby and she is hiding it. Will they become a family or will her boss take their child and keep it away from her? ‎

Misery has followed Gaia since childhood—her mother lost to a cruel fate, her life spared only by a desperate escape, and a strange mark on her face that brought nothing but endless hardship. Labeled a curse that brought misfortune, she was sent to a dangerous place where only the chosen served as guards. It was a chance to prove herself, but everyone there wanted her dead. As a result, she trusted no one, and survival depended solely on herself. Over time, her emotions vanished, leaving only a coldness that struck fear into her comrades. She was tough, skilled, and fearless, but one thing weakened her—her mark, the very thing that restrained her strength. She tried to uncover the truth behind her mark, but no information could provide answers until Aurus La Mier came into her life. A complete stranger offering help, yet she hesitated, doubting his true intentions. His kindness felt too suspicious, and she could not fully trust him. Could Aurus break through the wall she had built around herself? And if she discovered that her mark held a deeper meaning, would she be able to accept it?

Lilliana Marquez is a crazy rich asian who owns "The Marquez", the most well known fashion line in the Philippines and is starting to rise it's stardom not just in Asia but all over the world. The night before her big day Lilliana was murdered and then discovered that she had been resurrected as a dog. Trying to live as a dog she met Apollo who became her owner. Little did they know that fate had brought them together to solve the tangled enigma of their lives.

Alphonse Alexei is still suffering from the abandonment of her mother and still questions life and death as she grow up. One day, at her 18th birthday, she meets a ghost boy who's seeking for a "travel partner" to venture the place where death and life never seems to exist, but behind her ghost friend's silly and playful attitude hides a sad truth. "Death And Life Is Very Confusing, Just Enjoy What You Have Left"

She was deeply suffering inside, but she chose not to open her mouth about it. He's ignorant about her pain. Until one day, she chose to give up. _______ Fatima Jane Robles, whenever she's with people, she only shows them her faked and staged smiles. Sa bawat matatamis niyang mga ngiti, may nakatagong mga sekretong takot siyang ipaalam sa kahit na sino. She was running away from the past, but the past kept on hunting her. She was silently battling all her struggles alone. Her smiles may be faked and staged because of a different level of pain she felt, nagagawa niyang maramdaman ang tunay na kasiyahan dahil sa iisang lalake, si Vishnu Lloyd Conception. Whenever the both of them were together, enjoying each other's company, especially in bed, she always gives him her genuine smiles. And, her smile never fails to caught him off guard. And as the saying goes, 'love comes in so many ways'. Hindi mo na lang mapapansin na tinamaan ka na pala. Until one day, she just realised that she already had fallen for him. But the thing is, it was too late.

Two prominent families, both aiming to elevate their businesses and reputations, decide to join forces in an unexpected collaboration. However, things take an unforeseen turn when their children, a model and a billionaire, cross paths. Neither of them anticipated the intense interaction that followed, nor did they expect to reconnect after a week of silence. It's as if fate stepped in, proving that if you're meant to meet someone, it'll happen, no matter when or where. The model, known for her beauty and status, has a spicy, unexpected encounter with the billionaire-someone who's both intimidating and undeniably attractive. Their parents aren't even close, making this connection all the more unexpected. The woman, however, is carrying the weight of deep, unacknowledged trauma that her parents have never addressed. Her trust issues are massive, built from years of pain, but somehow, this billionaire begins to break through. Despite her fears, she starts to trust him, and over time, falls for him during their engagement. But as they grow closer, the complexity of their relationship begins to unravel. What consequences will they face? What challenges will test their bond? Let's see what happens next in their tangled, high-stakes lives.

A well-known actor, Ellie Syallis have fans of varying levels— most of them are obsessed, very obsessed. A day awaited by her fans came, where people that won and bought the limited slots came. They finally met their idol face to face, got to shake hands with the female and an autograph on one of her limited-edition DVDs, on cards and on pictures as well. But her once peaceful life will start to take turn for the worse she sees at that very moment. A man wearing a formal business suit with a stoic appearance approached her. She gladly offered her hand and so they shook hands. The male asked for her autograph and she said "yes" with a brimming smile. She couldn't take her eyes of the male. He was undeniably handsome and somehow mysteriously attractive. "Here!" She handed her autograph on the sheet of paper the male gave. “Have a nice day! And oh, please keep on supporting me!” She added and partly bowed. The stranger flashed a smirk that made her heart skip a beat, both in a pinch of threat or fear and in unknown excitement. "You're now my wife. Hello, Mrs. Folster. Can't wait to spend the rest of my days with you." Her facial expressions shifted to surprise, annoyance, fear, melancholy, and into anger as she finally took a glance on the paper she signed. It was a marriage contract!

Dante Matino Cruz is a delivery rider, sweating day and night just to keep food on the table and medicine for his ailing mother. Life is hard, but his pride is harder—no shortcuts, no handouts, no selling himself for money. Celestine Isla Navarro is a CEO who thrives in a world where hesitation means weakness. She’s used to buying what she wants and bending people to her will. But the day she crosses paths with Dante—sun-bronzed, stubborn, and infuriatingly unyielding—something inside her shifts. Her first proposition is reckless: a single night, no strings attached. Dante’s answer? Not for sale. But fate doesn’t end with one rejection. Celestine offers him something else: a job. A dangerous but well-paid position as her personal bodyguard. The money could save his mother, even secure work for his childhood friend, Liza. It’s everything he’s been breaking his back for—served on a silver platter. Now Dante faces a brutal choice: swallow his pride to protect his family, or stand firm against a woman who never takes “no” for an answer. What begins as a battle of wills turns into a dangerous, slow-burning game of temptation. Pride versus desire. Fire against fire. And in this game, someone will surrender. The question is—who will break first?

[𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 1] Xianelle Hearter Daza was in love to a man she never expect to easily fall in love with her. They're opposite to each other. She came from the wealthy family with the strict and dominant that’s why there relationship was secret. She love him the most that’s why she even give herself on him without hesitation. The next day, after they shared the memorable night. He didn’t show himself to her. She even lost communication for a month. Until one day she discover that her boyfriend got her pregnant! Money. Fame and businesses is valuable to her parents. Her father believe that she's carrying the child of shameless guy and disgrace to the family. She still had a choice to save her child. And that is to be with the father of her baby. But she never expect that her boyfriend will say; “Abort it, Xianelle. If you value that kid more than the good life you had, well, I’m not that stupid as you are. I’m not going to choose you and your kid over my family reputation.” —Klint Axis Salvador. Ngunit paano kung sa muli nilang pagkikita alokin siya nito ng malaking halaga kapalit ng isang supling na babae. Is she can forever hide Alizardior Klinton Axis “AKAS” Salvador Pendilton’s unwanted son?