Synonym Cunning

Leo never pretended to love me, but I fell for him all the same. The day I lost my daughter - our daughter - because of him, and I followed after her, I was given another chance. A chance to right my wrongs and make sure history wouldn't repeat itself. I might have been scorned by him once, his wife only because duty dictated it, but now I would rather drink acid than have his child again... Leo could be with Aurora or whoever he fancied. I thought I had it all figured out: the cunning woman he loved and her minions who never failed to try to trap me weren't much of a problem if I played my cards right... the real issue was that Leo began to take notice of me, and I wasn't sure I liked it. I was desperately trying to forge my own path and walk out of his life, but it seemed he was having none of that!

In a school where shadows have a life of their own, power comes at a price… Sierra Vale has spent her life hiding the true extent of her abilities. A girl born of secrets, she commands shadows and wields magic few can comprehend. When a dangerous new familiar awakens, she’s drawn into a web of intrigue, deceit, and forbidden desires. Malick Thorne, enigmatic and fiercely loyal, finds himself pulled into Sierra’s orbit — and into the dangerous truths she keeps buried. As they navigate the treacherous halls of the academy, the pair discover that friendship, love, and trust may be their greatest weapons… or their undoing. But darker forces are stirring. The Crows, a trio of cunning students with secrets of their own, have begun a ritual older than the school itself. And the shadows whisper a name that could destroy everything Sierra has ever known. In a world where magic is both a gift and a curse, Sierra must choose: control the power within her… or let it consume her. “A gripping tale of shadows, secrets, and a love that defies the darkness.”

Jasmine has been best friends with Hunter Carrington since she could crawl; she has always been there for him at every point in his life. She has also had a crush on him since junior high. Hunter never saw her as more than a best friend, and Jasmine had to live with the crushing unrequited love. Jasmine’s world stopped when he announced his engagement to her cunning and manipulative half sister, Lily. She never knew they were together, and it hurts even more that she had to plan their wedding while going through the worst heartbreak. Things take a wild turn when Lily abandons Hunter and leaves their engagement ring at his doorstep. Both of their worlds were shaken and overturned. The stakes were even higher, and the wedding had to happen. It would merge the Carringtons and the Blackwoods Hospitality business, and Jasmine is at the centre of it all. She is forced to marry a man she once loved but hates now.

“Wait.” His voice was soft as he stepped closer. “Who are you?” I turned back to him, my smile never wavering while I tried to slow my heart rate racing. “Oh, it's Emilia Cattaneo from Verona.” I lied. He stared at me, his gaze unwavering. “Funny because last week… you said your name was Juliette” My blood froze. He remembered? No way. My mouth opened. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You must have mistaken me for someone else.” His smile vanished and I could make out the tick in his jaw. “Don’t lie to me in my house.” ****** He was never meant to fall for her. She was never meant to betray him. Isabella De Luca enters the world of the Romano mafia empire with one mission: destroy it from the inside. Armed with secrets and trained for deception, she becomes the perfect candidate for the mafia king’s bride — beautiful, bold, and completely fake. But Matteo Romano is not just a cold-blooded heir. He’s cunning, ruthless, and dangerously magnetic. The deeper Isabella sinks into his world, the harder it becomes to tell where the mission ends and where desire begins. When betrayal collides with bloodlines and a buried truth resurfaces, everything unravels. A deadly empire. A forbidden pregnancy. A woman torn between revenge and love. And a king who must choose between power… and the one person who was never supposed to matter. In this world, loyalty is currency. And trust? The deadliest weapon of all.

Brianne Phoebe Henson got her heart broken. She caught his beloved boyfriend and sister on the same bed. They fooled them and she was filled with hatred and pain, the reason that even the strongest alcohol could no longer mend her heart. When she woke up the next day, she decided to forget everything from her past. She buried it deep down to her soul; the pain and the anger. Until this day came when she was kidnapped by her parents, that's the only way for her to come back home, but their reunion ended up so bad. Nalaman niyang gusto ng kaniyang mga magulang na ipakasal siya sa isang lalaki na hindi niya kilala. She was a rebel, she would never let her parents control her. Unintentionally, their arguments caused an accident, her daddy got a heart attack. Ayaw niya mang maipakasal, bumalik siya sa kanilang tahanan at sinubukang isalba ang nalulugi na nilang kompanya at para sa kaniyang ama na biglang na-coma. Ang plano niya'y bayaran ang pagkakautang ng kaniyang pamilya at hindi magpapakasal sa lalaking pinagkakautangan nila. Ngunit nang makilala niya si Pierce Amansa, ang lalaking dapat ay pakakasalan niya, doon niya napagtanto ang lahat. His future husband, the hot CEO, was the same drop dead gorgeous man she kissed years ago in the elevator. Kahit anong subok niyang takasan ang lalaki, para itong patibong na paulit-ulit siyang nahuhulog at hirap na hirap makaahon. He's undeniably handsome, cunning, and rich. Lahat ng gusto ng isang babae ay mahahanap kay Pierce Amansa ngunit ang takot na baka masaktan siyang muli at lokohin ay nagiging dahilan para patuloy niya itong takbuhan. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang gawin? Hanggang kailan niya ito tatakbuhan? Nakahanda ba siyang buksan ulit ang puso niya para sa lalaking CEO matapos itong madurog?

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Rose Destiny "Reese" Lincoln, now 21 and self-sufficient since the age of 18, has no choice but to reconcile with her family to save her favorite children's orphanage from demolition. She must agree to her father's terms in order for him to assist her in repaying the orphanage's debt. She has no interest in their company, but she will readily agree if he asks her to be a part of it. But her father, a shrewd and cunning businessman, has other ideas. She must marry Joseph Coz Taylor, the moody and mysterious CEO of MT Corporal. Labor unions and CEOs of companies he took over dubbed him a "monster," but he couldn't care less. Reese didn't know Coz at all, but if marrying him can save her safe haven, it's worth losing her prized liberty. She did married him, but they had to keep it a secret from the rest of the world. She didn't mind if they had to conceal their marriage for the sake of the orphanage's safety. But not until secrets that have wrecked not only her life but also her heart are slowly revealed. Truly a demon was once an angel because the savior she thought was the villain after all.  Secrets upon secrets are revealed, unlocking the truths hidden beneath the lies. Will everything come together in the end? Or will they simply let their lives be ruined by their secrets?

Alvin Matthias Altaraza, the ruthless and cunning when it comes to his business. Featured as one of the most succesfull CEO and bachelor in town. In his stand on the society, women would easily flocked in their feet just to get his precious attention. But fate was really joking with him when he first laid his eyes on a beautiful but simple woman named Elena. The woman was fearless and feisty not to mention, very witty. Alvin would definitely do everything to get her. By hook or by crook!

Rhexyl is a college student whom you wouldn't want to know. She is a nerd and likes wearing boyish clothes. She might just be an ordinary girl, but with a very cunning attitude and certified rule breaker. She was always oblivious to her surroundings, and never cared even though she always had been bullied. Until one day, she got into the University of Der Mord, the school of everyone's dreams. Suddenly, her quiet life, as well as her heart, came into life when she had met Sylvester - a silent, cold-hearted, snob, and extremely dangerous man. What kind of life awaits her? Will she be able to stay or just leave?

Dahil sa hirap ng buhay ay walang pagpipilian si Lucille kung hindi kumapit sa patalim. Kailangan niyang ipagamot ang nakababatang kapatid kung kaya’y pikit mata siyang pumayag sa isang kasunduan. She will spend the night and sleep with a rich and powerful man - Mr. Franco Delay Vega. Sa pagtapak niya sa Hotel kung saan sila magkikita ay abot-abot ang kaba niya. She doesn't know that a cunning and dangerous beast is impatiently waiting for her. Will Lucille find her escape or is she bound to a destiny beyond her control?