Small Business Quotes Mga Nobela at Kwento

Wyatt Roberts, CEO of a successful food company in the Philippines, had wealth, good looks, and power, but lacked love. A past heartbreak had built strong walls around his heart. He was serious, and his employees were intimidated by him. His peaceful life was upset by his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of a powerful business partner of his company, who kept trying to get him to marry her. Desperate, Wyatt asked his new secretary, Effie Cynara, to pretend to be his girlfriend. Feeling pressured, Effie agreed to a one-month fake relationship, hoping to quickly end the problem. But being around each other started to change Wyatt. Effie's kindness, strength, and positive attitude brought back feelings he thought were gone. Their fake relationship became real and risky. Wyatt liked Effie, even though she was counting down the days until their agreement ended. Their growing feelings threatened to ruin their plan. Could Wyatt overcome his fear of being hurt again and take a chance on love with Effie? Or would the end of their agreement and his past hurt keep him alone, even though his heart was opening up to the woman who just wanted to escape his complicated life? The situation was serious, and time was running out.

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!

Siya si Kellissa Elarque. Labing walong taong gulang na estudyante na nag-aaral ng kursong Business Administration sa isang unibersidad. Scholar na Bayan. Breadwinner ng kanyang pamilya. Bukod sa pagiging isang matalinong estudyante, marami ang nabibighani sa taglay niyang ganda sa kabila ng laging suot nitong may kalakihan na puting t-shirt at leggings na pinaresan ng lumang itim na rubber shoes. Binansagan pa ang dalaga bilang "Beauty and Brains" ng kanilang department. Tahimik lamang itong estudyante at tila ba walang pakielam sa paligid. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat sa takbo ng buhay niya simula nang buksan niya ang kanyang puso sa isang Cayden Guerrero. Ang isang sikat na basketball player na tinaguriang "King of Court." Isang binata na epitome ng "Tall, dark and handsome". Na para bang isang ngiti lang niya ay kaya nitong patibukin ang puso ng kahit sino man. Tama nga ba ang naging desisyon niya na bigyan ng pagkakataon ang binata o magiging sanhi lamang ng pagguho ng mundo niya?

Chloe Reyes has been sheltered all her life, lumaking nag iisang tagapagmana sa lahat nang ari-arian ng kanyang Ama. Despite all that, ang tangi niyang hiling ay maging buo ang kanyang pamilya and so when her Dad re-marry her Mother's best friend she welcomes her with open arms until she realizes that there's more to it than meets the eye. She found herself struggling to survive as death came knocking at her doorstep. At sa unang pagkakataon, Chloe has no choice but to protect herself even though it means living a pretend life with none other than the notorious business tycoon Luke Ramirez. Luke has all that money can offer. Nasa kanya na ang lahat except for the love and respect from his wife, Ruby Ramirez. He can't seem to make her happy and despite the knowledge that the marriage is doomed, he vows to keep his family whole for the sake of his daughter Zoie, even though he despises every fiber of Ruby's being. Dalawang nilalang na pinagtagpo ng trahedya coated with mystery, deceit and betrayal. Will they ever find solace with one another or will their lies continue to haunt them forever?

Hindi kailanman pumasok sa isipan ni Zoren Caius Voss na mahuhulog siya—lalo na sa isang fashion show na sa simula't sapul ay ayaw naman talaga niyang daluhan. Ngunit nang tumama ang paningin niya kay Renese Diora Kensington, a socialite draped in silk and scandal, alam niyang wala nang atrasan. From that moment on, she was all he could see. And Zoren always gets what he wants. When Renese’s fashion empire teeters on the edge of collapse, Zoren offers her one way out: marry him… or lose everything. It’s a business deal, he says—but the fire in his eyes tells a different story. Ngayong ikinasal na sila, ginugol ni Zoren ang bawat araw para siguraduhing hindi na ito makakatakas. Binigyan niya si Renese ng lahat—yaman, pangalan, kapangyarihan. Pero kapalit nito, ang kalayaan ng dalaga. Pero habang lumalalim ang kanilang kasal, unti-unti namang nabubuwag ang depensang matagal itinayo ni Renese para sa sarili. And the deeper she falls into Zoren’s world, the more she realizes that this man will ruin kingdoms just to keep her and maybe—just maybe, she’ll let him.

**Synopsis of *"Between Us and the Stars"***: Keisha Joli, a driven and independent woman, is determined to build a life of her own without relying on anyone. But her world collides with that of Jarren, a powerful and wealthy CEO, whose arrogance represents everything she despises. Initially sworn enemies, their fierce rivalry gradually evolves into an undeniable attraction neither of them can ignore. Despite their differences, Keisha and Jarren find themselves drawn to each other, each challenging the other in ways they never expected. As they navigate the ups and downs of their passionate yet tumultuous relationship, Keisha and Jarren are surrounded by their close-knit group of friends, who are all on their own journeys of love and self-discovery. But just as Keisha and Jarren start to believe they can make it work, a tragic turn of events shatters their world: Keisha's plane crashes during a business trip, leaving Jarren devastated and heartbroken. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jarren spirals into grief, regretting every moment he took Keisha for granted. As he struggles to come to terms with her loss, a mysterious new figure, Sofia, enters his life, bringing a flicker of hope. But is Keisha truly gone, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? With unresolved love, heartbreak, and the shadow of a second chance, *"Between Us and the Stars"* explores the fine line between fate and choice, with the promise of a new beginning lurking just beyond the horizon.

Haven Prado's mother sold her in slavery to her business partner, Marco Madrigal. She manages to escape the night Marco attempts to do something terrible to her. But due to fatigue she lost conciousness in the middle of a dark road and was rescued by a billionaire named Aries July Spinster. Nang magising si Haven sa isang hindi pamilyar na silid at nagulat ng makita si Aries na kamukhang-kamukha nito si Marco, ang nagtangka sa buhay niya! Ang ipinagtataka ni Haven ay walang alam si Aries sa kanya at pinandidirihan siya kumpara kay Marco na gustong-gusto siyang angkinin! Natagpuan na lamang niya ang sarili na ikakasal sa binata and this eventually leads Aries to hate Haven for putting him in a bad situation. "Now that we're married, paano kung tutuhanin ko ang paratang mo sa'kin? Will I convicted of sexual assault by my own wife? sarkastikong sabi ni Aries at muli't-muling nakaramdam ng takot si Haven Saan hahantong ang kapalaran ni Haven gayong sa mas malupit na tao siya napunta? Magka-iba nga ba sina Aries at Marco o iisa lamang sila? Paano kung pati ang puso niya madawit sa gulong kinasangkutan niya?

She was just supposed to be a fake girlfriend. Pero bakit parang puso na niya ang naloko? *** Scoth Liam Smith swore never to fall in love again after his heart was broken. Kaya nang pilitin siyang pakasalan si Celine, anak ng isang investor na kinamumuhian niya, he comes up with a desperate escape plan: Hire a fake girlfriend. Francine Alejandro is a timid and naive girl—isang simpleng babae na walang kamalay-malay sa mundo ng mga billionaryo. Until one day, she’s bought—yes, bought—by the ruthless billionaire, Scoth Liam Smith, to pretend as his girlfriend for one week. What she didn’t know? That one week would uncover secrets that could shatter everything she thought she knew about her past. It was just a deal. A business arrangement. But somewhere between fake smiles and real stolen glances, their connection deepens. And as their hearts start to open up, so do the dark truths of their pasts—truths that reveal their lives have been entangled all along. What happens when the woman he’s falling for… turns out to be the very reason his family is falling apart? Will love be enough to survive betrayal, secrets, and fate’s twisted game?

After catching her boyfriend, Uno Milandro Alcala, cheating on her, Ashley world shattered in one night. Heartbroken and consumed by pain, she dragged her friends out for drinks, determined to drown her sorrows in alcohol. But as the night blurred, she met a mysterious man and one reckless decision led to a one-night stand she would never forget. The next morning, Ashley woke up in disbelief. The man she slept with turned out to be none other than her ex’s uncle—Mr. Davidson Alcala, a powerful and intimidating business tycoon. Horrified, she fled and disappeared, thinking she had escaped the consequences. But fate had other plans. Weeks later, Ashley discovered she was pregnant with his child. As if life wasn’t cruel enough, her family soon fell into bankruptcy, leaving her desperate and lost. When Davidson learned of her situation, he made her an offer she couldn’t ignore. Carry his heir to continue their family legacy, and in return, he would pay her family’s debts and help her take revenge on his nephew. But can love truly grow between two people bound by pain, betrayal, and an unexpected child? Or will their arrangement become the very reason that destroys them both?

Tuluyan nang nagising si Mayumi Romero sa katotohanang hindi siya kayang mahalin ng mabagsik at walang pusong business conglomerate na si Miguel Lopez. Ang kasal nilang dalawa ay nasa ilalim lang ng isang marriage contract at walang ibang gusto ang lalaki kung hindi ang serbisyo niya—ang magpanggap na mabuting asawa sa harap ng ina nito at ibigay ang pisikal na pangangailangan nito kapalit ng salapi. Ang pantasya niyang mamahalin din siya ng lalaki ay nawasak nang makulong siya sa malas na relasyon. Sa una’y kayang-kaya niya pang tiisin ang panlalamig at trato sa kaniya ng lalaki. Subalit nang pinilit siya nitong ipalaglag ang kanilang anak, kinain na ng poot at pagkamuhi ang pagmamahal niya. Nilisan niya ang Pilipinas at hinayaang pagalingin ang sarili matapos ang matinding sakit. Sa pagbabalik niya, napag-alaman niyang kay tagal siyang hinintay ni Miguel. Umaasang mapapatawad at babalikan niya ito ngunit huli na ang lahat para sa kanilang dalawa simula nang pinapatay nito ang kanilang anak.