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Sa makintab ngunit mapanlinlang na mundo ng kapangyarihan sa Metro Manila, dalawang magkaibigang babae ang hindi sinasadyang nahulog sa gitna ng impluwensya ng makapangyarihang Monteverde Group. Si Arabelle Rivera, isang simpleng community development consultant, ay kontento na sana sa tahimik na buhay. Ngunit isang gabi, nang iligtas niya ang isang sugatang estranghero sa loob ng convenience store, nabago ang lahat. Ang lalaking iyon ay si Rafael Monteverde—isang malamig at kilalang bilyonaryong CEO. Dahil sa utang na loob at presyur ng pamilya, nauwi ang kanilang pagkakakilala sa isang kasunduang kasal—isang marriage of convenience na itinayo sa obligasyon, hindi sa pag-ibig. Sa likod ng matigas na anyo ni Rafael ay isang pusong sugatan, takot muling magtiwala. Samantala, ang matalik niyang kaibigang si Margaux Reyes ay napilitang pakasalan si Lucas Monteverde, ang pangunahing tagapagmana ng imperyo. Sa araw ng kanilang kasal, tahasan nitong sinabi na hindi siya ang babaeng mahal nito. Ngunit pinili ni Margaux na panindigan ang kasal—hindi para sa pag-ibig, kundi para sa dignidad at sariling prinsipyo. Sa paglipas ng panahon, unti-unting nabasag ang pader sa pagitan nila, at natutunan ni Lucas na pahalagahan ang babaeng hindi sumusuko. Habang nasasanay sina Arabelle at Margaux sa marangyang ngunit mapanubok na buhay ng mga Monteverde, lumalalim ang intriga. Bumalik ang dating kasintahan ni Lucas, handang bawiin ang nawala sa kanya. Sa likod ng lahat, lihim na nagmamaniobra si Adrian Monteverde upang alisin ang mga bagong asawa na itinuturing niyang banta sa kapangyarihan. Sa gitna ng selos, lihim, at ambisyon, masusubok hindi lamang ang kanilang mga kasal kundi ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. Mananatili ba sila sa isang kasunduang walang katiyakan, o lalaban para sa pag-ibig na unti-unting nabubuo?

One night. One kiss. One viral humiliation. Livia Harper built Theo Whitford’s dying company into a billion-dollar empire while carrying his child in secret. On their second anniversary, in front of two hundred cameras, Theo introduced his college sweetheart as “the woman I’ve always loved” and kissed her like Livia never existed. Twenty-four hours later Livia is Mrs. Alexander Kane (the most ruthless billionaire in America and Theo’s oldest enemy). The contract is simple: one year of fake marriage, seventy-five million dollars, and the total annihilation of Theo Whitford’s life. Rules: No feelings. The baby stays a secret. When the year ends, she disappears forever. But contracts weren’t made for the kind of fire that ignites when the woman who has nothing left to lose marries the man who’s never lost anything. Some vows are made to be broken. Others are made to burn the world down.

I never imagined my heart could fall into a million pieces until tonight. Watching my boyfriend cup the face of his fated mate, staring deeply into her eyes, the ache in my chest becomes unbearable, as if every breath pulls me further apart. “I, Graham Scott, accept you, Lizzy Harris, as my mate.” *** Ruby Hale’s heart shatters when her first love, Graham, announces his mate bond with her bully, Lizzy, in front of the entire school. Already reeling from her mother’s death and the loss of her scholarship, Ruby faces the possibility of being forced out of Kingston Academy. But when the cold, enigmatic Sebastian Kings—the school’s star hockey player and future Alpha—proposes a shocking deal, her life takes a turn she never saw coming. Sebastian is battling his own demons: his wolf is mysteriously blocked, preventing him from finding his fated mate. Desperate to buy time and avoid the crushing expectations of his father, Sebastian offers Ruby a fake mating contract that will keep her in school and give him the time he needs to solve his problem. It seems like the perfect solution—until their fake relationship starts feeling dangerously real. As they claimed they were mate, Sebastian’s childhood friend Annalisa, who has her own claim on his heart, stirs up jealousy and betrayal. With Ruby’s dark past threatening to come to light and the truth about Sebastian’s blocked wolf slowly unraveling, they must confront a web of secrets that could destroy everything they’ve built. And when Ruby discovers her own shocking connection to the pack, the stakes rise even higher. Caught between love, lies, and the pressure of destiny, Ruby and Sebastian must decide: will their contract save them, or break them apart forever?

Because of her father’s debt, napilitan si Zia pumayag sa kagustuhan ng pinagkakautangan ng kanyang ama na maging alipin nito sa loob ng isang taon kaya lang ay hindi nito nilinaw kung anong klaseng alipin at iyon pala ay ang pagiging alipin nito sa kama. Wala na siyang nagawa pa kundi ang tiisin na lang ang lahat lalo na at isang taon lang naman ang kasunduan nila at bukod pa doon ay kapalit ng pagtitiis niya doon ay ang pagkakaligtas naman ng buhay ng kanyang ama. One year, just one year. Kahit na ang araw araw ay tila bangungot sa buhay niya. Ngunit habang lumilipas ang mga araw ay unti-unting nagbago ang pakikitungo ni Astre sa kaniya, unti-unti itong naging malambot at mas naging maingat sa kaniya hanggang sa tuluyan na itong nagtapat na nahuhulog na ito sa kaniya. Nagulat siya noong una dahil maging siya, sa kabila ng pagiging halimaw nito sa kama ay unti-unti na rin siyang nahuhulog dito. Ang akala niya ay magiging masaya sila pero doon pala magsisimula ang pagsubok sa relasyon nila. ...

"You let another man touch what belongs to me?" Lucian’s hand, a possessive vice, encircled her throat. "How dare you? You're mine. The next man who lays a finger on you will beg for death." Lyra’s bitter laugh filled the silence. "Since when do you care? Wasn't I your 'land whale'? Your 'disgusting she-hippopotamus'?" CRACK. His fist splintered the plaster beside her head. "I. FUCKING. CARED. You were always MINE." "I counted every breath you took in his arms," Lucian whispered, his lips grazing the scar he’d given her. "Now he'll count his as I carve them out." Lyra stood unyielding. "You discarded me like trash. He picked up the pieces." The mirror shattered as he hurled her against it. "I WAS SAVING YOU." From what? The forced marriage? The night she miscarried, utterly alone? Lucian’s "care" came too late. Lyra never wanted this marriage—a gilded cage to a billionaire who systematically broke her. But with her mother’s life hanging by a thread, she sold herself to the monster who devoured her soul. Lucian crushed her, made her beg for scraps of dignity. Then, his best friend offered everything Lucian withheld—gentle hands, tender words, a love that didn't wound. Lucian returned. Now, he's a shadow, everywhere: watching her with hungry eyes, touching her with possessive hands, swearing this time will be different. He pleaded, on his knees, for her heart. But Lyra knows better. She’s uncovered three explosive truths: Lucian's first wife wasn't just gone; she was murdered. Her sister didn't disappeared. And the most dangerous lie of all? She's been sleeping with it. Game over? Or game just beginning? As Lucian's obsession escalates and the past claws its way back, Lyra will choose between revenge, accept or reject.

I swallowed hard as my shaky hands flipped through the contract, my heart thumping hard in my chest. He nonchalantly pressed his gun against my father's temple as he watched me, his voice low and threatening… “If you sign this, you belong to me—body, mind, and soul. I’ll take you whenever I want, however I want. In return, your father lives.” *** Sofia’s world shatters the night she crosses paths with Luca Moretti—the ruthless heir to Italy’s most powerful mafia syndicate. It was a reckless night, a one-night stand that should never have happened. And now, he refuses to let her go. Luca set his eyes on Sofia, and he was going to get her at all costs. When her father is taken hostage, Luca gives her an impossible choice: sign a contract to become his plaything, or watch her father die. He claims her. Possesses her. Breaks her. Yet each touch ignites a fire she can’t resist. How long can she survive under Luca’s ruthless obsession? Will she escape the chains of his desire—or will she fall deeper into his arms, going against everything she stood for?

OUT of boredom, Apple thought of sketching a teddy bear on the blank side of a contract in front of her, without her realizing that it was actually a contract and her sketch would be counted as her signature. Nakasaad ditong kailangan n'yang samahan si Dravour Ichigo Forestier, isang sikat na modelo, sa loob ng isang taon, hindi lamang upang maging alila nito kundi upang paibigin ito bago matapos ang kontrata. Sa kabilang banda, kontrata ang naisip na paraan ni Dravour upang makahanap ng babaeng ihaharap sa kaniyang ina. Ito ay bilang pagtutol niya sa kagustuhan nitong ipakasal siya sa kaniyang kababatang si Shantall na hindi naman niya mahal. Ang kaibigang sina Hiro at Kio ang tumutulong sa kan'ya sa paghahanap ng babae, at kapag hindi n'ya ito nagugustuhan ay s'ya na mismo ang tumatapos sa kontrata. Bagama't mas'yadong isip-bata at 'weird' ang dalaga ay hindi kaagad tinapos ni Dravour ang kasunduan kahit na malaya siyang gawin iyon sa simula pa lamang. Hindi n'ya rin magawang ipakita sa babae ang kaniyang tunay at itinatagong kondisyon dahil sa takot — takot na iwan din s'ya nito katulad ng ginawa ng mga naunang babaeng kaniya ring pinaperma. Sa kabila ng mga balakid at problemang idinulot ng kontratang iyon, pipiliin pa rin ba nila na ipagpatuloy ito? O sila na rin mismo ang kaagad na tatapos dito?

Betrayed on her birthday by the mate she trusted, Aria Winters watches her world crumble when Marcus publicly claims another woman for power. But when her father is framed and arrested, Aria discovers the betrayal runs deeper than heartbreak. Enter Dimitri Volkov: ruthless Lycan heir with vengeance in his eyes and a dangerous proposition. Marry him for one year, and he'll save her father and destroy her enemies. It's just a contract. Just business. Just revenge. Until his mark on her skin ignites a bond that shouldn't exist. When Marcus escapes custody with murder in his heart and ancient enemies emerge from the shadows, Aria's rare white wolf awakens, revealing she's Moon-blessed, chosen by the goddess herself. But destiny demands a price, and dark forces want her power. Dimitri will burn the world down to protect her. But can their contract marriage become something real before her past destroys their future? A forced marriage. A fated bond. A love worth fighting for.

Keep your friends close, sleep with your enemies if you can. It’s not the original quote, of course, but it would sure as hell have been if I had invented the quote. If anybody understood the quote completely, it would have to be my parents. You don’t see people receiving dinner invites from their biggest rivals with such enthusiasm like they do. They chatter excitedly in the back of the limo about how much fun tonight’s dinner party, organized by the Sinclairs, founding family of one of the biggest real estate agencies in the country. Alexandra Bennett's life takes an unexpected turn when she is forced into an arranged marriage with the brooding billionaire, Adrian Sinclair. Beneath their initial attraction lies a tempest of conflicting desires and hidden agendas. As they navigate their unconventional relationship, a shocking twist threatens to expose a long-buried secret, testing their trust and love. Will Alexandra and Adrian overcome the storm that looms over their relationship, or will their shared past and undeniable connection crumble under the pressure?

Gadis itu bernama Lee Hera, yang harus menikah paksa--atau kontrak?-- bersama pria kaya yang bernama Kim Dante, dikarenakan keluarganya yang terlilit hutang, dan tidak bisa membayar di waktu yang telah disepakati. Awal-awal pernikahan, tidak ada yang mencurigakan dengan Kim Dante, lebih tepatnya pekerjaan yang ia lakoni sekarang. Namun, sepandai-pandainya tupai melompat, pasti akan jatuh juga. Sepandai-pandainya Dante menyembunyikan pekerjaannya, pasti akan terungkap juga. Parahnya lagi, Hera yang notabenenya adalah istrinya itu, malah di libatkan dalam pekerjaan Dante, dan pria itu sama sekali tidak keberatan. Iblis sekali, sifat mu itu Dante! Penasaran apa pekerjaan Dante? Akan ada misteri lainnya yang akan terungkap, ayo berlangganan dengan ceritanya sekarang juga, dan jangan lupa klik bintang lima, dan subscribe. Thank you *** Note: cerita ini berlatar belakang di Korea Selatan, semua karakter di dalam cerita ini murni pikiran dari author sendiri, tidak ada sangkut-pautnya dengan karakter asli pemilik namanya.