Sardonic Humor

“Let me help you" I pleaded, my hands gripping her tightly. "Fine. If you're so bent on solving my problems, you can marry me then" the lady snapped in frustration, forcing the engagement ring on my fingers. "Let's go get our marriage certificate then" I urged with a knowing smile. ....... Behind the spotlight, Luisa's life is a complexity of lies and scandals. Haunted by the tragic drowning of her sister, which she blames herself for, she built walls around her heart. Her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble when a compromising video threatening to expose the death of her sister surfaces. As the past and present collide, Luisa has to confront her demons and face the lies that she's told. But there lies another secret Luisa has kept hidden - her marriage to a wealthy CEO, which she forced into a union, which was an attempt to escape the shame of being jilted by her cheating fiancee. Their marriage opens a new chapter where lies, deceit, betrayal, and love entwine. As she navigates the complexity of her flash marriage, will she be able to overcome the hurdles that come her way or will she succumb to the nightmares hunting her?

Henry Rosales has three rules in life: work hard, save every peso, and keep his bedridden mother alive. He doesn't care about luxury, fashion, or fame. So when he accidentally becomes a human shield for Veronica Lores—the ruthless "Ice Queen" of the fashion industry—he isn't trying to be a hero. He just wanted to save her expensive suit because he couldn't afford to pay for the dry cleaning. ​Amused by his pragmatism and desperate for a loyal protector, Veronica hires him on the spot. The offer? A salary that could solve all his problems. The condition? He must belong to her—exclusively. ​But Henry is dense. He thinks "exclusive" means no moonlighting as a delivery rider. He doesn't realize that he has just walked into a war zone. Not only does he have to protect Veronica from corporate saboteurs, but he also has to survive the aggressive flirting of her rival, the fashion diva Anastasia Altino. ​Caught between a boss who claims him as property and a rival who wants to buy him with a Ferrari, Henry only has one question: ​"Ma'am, does this job come with a rice subsidy and 13th-month pay?"

Lorsque Lila Hayes, boulangère en difficulté, offense accidentellement le milliardaire Adrian Fisher, elle s'attend à un procès, pas à une proposition. Mais Adrian a besoin de détourner l'attention des médias, et Lila a besoin d'argent pour sauver la boulangerie familiale. La condition ? Faire semblant d'être sa petite amie. Plus ils passent de temps ensemble, plus leurs sourires forcés semblent authentiques. Mais alors que des secrets refont surface et que la passion s'embrase, ils devront choisir ce qui compte le plus : l'orgueil ou l'amour.

One night. One mistake. One child he never knew existed. I never planned for him to find out. Five years ago, I gave him one night. A one, reckless encounter with the man who destroyed my heart before he ever completely held it. Then I vanished pregnant, alone, and determined to shield my kid from his brutal world. But fate is harsh. Now, standing in his billion-dollar boardroom with his steel-grey eyes focused upon me, I feel it, the spark of recognition, the wrath, the incredulity. And my secret is ready to erupt. She believed she could keep my child from me. Anna Carter, the woman I’ve tried to forget is back, and she’s hiding something far more deadly than her curves or her lies. My son. The heir I never knew existed. The single person who could ruin the empire I built… or the only one who could save my dark, twisted soul. And I will stop at nothing to claim them both. But nothing is simple. My adversaries are closing in. Her past is worse than I thought. The lady I believed betrayed me is involved in secrets that might doom us all. I want her submission, her love, her forgiveness. She wants to keep our son safe from me. Neither of us can have it all. When betrayal strikes from within my world and her life is threatened, we’re thrown into a hazardous. game of deception, seduction, and deadly truths. Will we survive the conflict between us… or will her ultimate secret ruin all I’ve ever loved?

"Then let's get a divorce!" With courage, Leora left her husband's house, after being accused of poisoning his mistress. Her in-laws and sister-in-law had planned various ways to kick her out of Peter's house and in the end Leora gave in. However, no one expected that things would turn 180 degrees after the divorce. When everyone who had hurt her was happy with each other's lies, Leora returned. This time, she was no longer the poor orphan girl from the orphanage. She has changed and not only that, she also carries a big secret that will make everyone turn to worship her feet.

On the night of her wedding anniversary celebration, Emma Taylor caught her husband, Harry Smith, kissing his own assistant. In an instant, her world collapsed before hundreds of guests, her dignity shattered beyond repair. But amid the betrayal, James Walker appeared—Harry’s uncle: cold, stern, and a man who despised infidelity. He became Emma’s strength… and the very reason she found herself drawn into a forbidden feeling. While Harry drowned himself in Sophie’s arms, news of his affair spread like wildfire, dragging the prestigious Smith family name into ruin. Between heartbreak and forbidden love, can Emma find a new path for her life? Or will she once again be consumed by her past? A story of love born from the ashes of destruction.

Saat hidupnya runtuh satu per satu. Suami yang dicintai menikah dengan sepupunya, mendengar kabar kematian keluarganya dan kehilangan bayi dalam kandungan. Aruna sempat merasa hidupnya tak layak lagi diperjuangkan. Diambang kematian, dia masih berharap kandungan dan keluarganya selamat. Pikirannya gelap, tubuhnya mendadak tak lagi merespon... hingga ia terbangun kembali. Tapi yang dilihat bukan ruang rumah sakit atau dunia setelah kematian. Melainkan dirinya dua tahun yang lalu, terbangun di kamar kesayangannya sendiri. Tahun saat semuanya belum dimulai. Saat ia belum mengenal rasanya di khianati dan kehilangan. "Apa ini mimpi? Reinkarnasi? Keajaiban? Atau hanya ilusi?" Aruna menangis dan bernapas penuh kelegaan. Bak diberi kesempatan kedua, ia tahu hidup tidak boleh di ulang dengan cara yang sama. Tapi apakah takdir bisa di ubah? ataukah luka lama tetap mencari jalannya?

Usaha Topan dan Zahra mengalami kebangkrutan dan untuk sementara tinggal di kampungnya. Semenjak di kampung, Topan berubah, dia selalu makan di rumah ibunya yang dikirim oleh kekasihnya. Ternyata ia berencana menikah lagi dengan kekasih lamanya yang janda kaya. Zahra akhirnya memilih untuk kembali ke kota karena tidak setuju jika harus dimadu. Terjadi perdebatan hebat sebelum Zahra memutuskan pergi. Sampai keluar kata talak dari Topan dan mengatakan semua yang pernah mereka miliki selama berumah tangga dulu diserahkan pada istrinya. Namun di kota, Zahra bertemu dengan ahli waris Samsul, orang yang dulu menipunya. Apa yang akan dilakukan anaknya Samsul pada utang ayahnya?

Aliyah wants a new start in her life kaya nagpasya siyang umalis sa kanilang bahay at manirahan mag-isa. She thought it was easy, but being independent is very difficult, lalo na't ang kaniyang buhay ay umiikot na may katuwang sa buhay. Ngunit hindi niya inaasahan na doon niya rin matatagpuan ang pag-ibig... isang makasalanang pag-ibig na hindi niya matatakasan gaya ng kung paano niya tinakasan ang marangyang buhay na kinagisnan. They both knew it was a mistake to fall in love with each other ngunit pinili parin nila na makasama ang isa't isa. Ngunit hanggang saan nila kayang panindigan ang makasalanang pag-ibig na ito? Maipaglaban kaya ito ng isa sa kanila hanggang dulo o, hahantong sa pagpapalaya at pagsuko?

In this captivating romance novel, Jane, a young and ambitious employee at West&Co, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected love. When her father sells her away to the wealthy and powerful West family, Jane is forced to marry the enigmatic and demanding Liam West. As they embark on a journey of pretending to be a happy couple, Jane and Liam must navigate their complicated feelings, hidden agendas, and the scrutiny of their families and the public eye. But when Jane discovers the secrets behind their engagement and marriage, she must confront the consequences of her own actions and the true nature of her relationship with Liam. Jane finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Liam, who is hiding secrets of his own. With the added threat of a rival company sabotaging West&Co and Liam's ex-girlfriend, Fiona, refusing to let go, Jane must make a bold decision that will change the course of her life forever.