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SYNOPSIS: Enemies with Benefits: The CEOs' Matchmakers Strike Emma Sinclair never expected her life to take a sudden turn when she found herself entangled with Chase Donovan—the cold, calculating CEO who made it clear that love had no place in his world. Isang gabing puno ng alak at pagkakamali ang nagdulot ng hindi inaasahang one-night stand sa pagitan nila. Pero hindi lang iyon ang sorpresa—dahil ang lalaking iniwan niya kinaumagahan ay siya ring CEO na mag-aalok sa kanya ng isang kasunduang kasal. Chase needed a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir of Donovan Enterprises. Emma, on the other hand, was drowning in her own problems. A marriage of convenience seemed like the perfect solution. Ngunit sa mundo ng pagpapanggap, saan matatapos ang linya sa pagitan ng kasunduan at totoong nararamdaman? With past lovers resurfacing, deep-seated family conflicts, and undeniable chemistry brewing between them, Emma and Chase find themselves in a dangerous game where the biggest rule is simple—No Falling in Love. Pero paano kung may isa sa kanila ang sumuway? Will this fake marriage turn into something real, or will it crumble under the weight of secrets and lies?

It is unlawful to love her. He shouldn't fell on his own trap. But what did he do? He didn't realize he was being trapped by her since he was using her to acquire that man. Is it a good idea to love someone you should despise? He can't deny that he's happy when he's with her, and he's annoyed by that. To be with her is like being in paradise. Nevertheless, he is well aware that it is prohibited. Because she's an opponent, he knows he can't. He understands it's a mistake, but he persists in his actions. He knows it's terrible to fall, but he's already fallen at first glimpse. Aren't taboos a tasty treat? However, there are consequences. It was a punishment to see her cry when she will find out the truth. A punishment to stay away from you. Was she, however, to responsible for his uncle's wrongdoing? Is there any chance you'll be able to save her? How long will you be able to resist your forbidden love? He'll leave her alone for one more night in paradise with her. He knows she doesn't deserve it, and he knows she will know everything when the time comes. He knows it's the end for both of them, but not for him. How much longer will it take him to reclaim her? Nevertheless, what is the reason behind it.

Nang ipinanganak si Celeste Dela Vega ay nakaplano na ang kanyang kapalaran—iyon ay ang ginawang pag swap sa kanya ng family maid nila sa anak nito sa kagustuhang mabigyan ng magandang buhay ang bata, habang si Celeste ay itinapon lang sa kung saan. 20 years later, the Consunji family finally found her. Ang buong akala niya ay magiging maayos na ang kanyang buhay, ngunit kabaligtaran ang nangyari. Instead of guilt, they gave her betrayal. Her fiancé Jaxon Jimenez cheated on her, and her family took their maid’s daughter’s side. Ginawa ni Celeste ang lahat upang labanan ang sarili niyang pamilya, ngunit tila mas lalo siyang pinahihirapan nito, hanggang sa wala na siyang ibang pagpipilian kundi gamitin ang black card na matagal nang nakatago—bagay na lalong ikinapahamak niya. Bullied and desperate, Celeste finally gave up, but immediately saved by the owner of the black card—ang tinaguriang pinakamayaman at makapangyarihang tao sa buong bansa. “Your fiancé? You’re dreaming, Celeste. There’s no way Mr. Razon would take you as his soon-to-be wife.” “What’s the problem with that, Mr. Jimenez? Are you insulting my wife?”

Nagkaroon ng malaking pagkakautang si Laica kay Hendrick Montañez nang ang binata ang gumawa ng paraan upang maisalba ang buhay ng kanyang nakababatang kapatid. Isang bagay iyon na wala siyang kaalam-alam. Ang tanging malinaw kay Laica ay ang pagkamuhing nadarama ni Hendrick para sa kanya dahil sa pag-aakalang mas pinili niya ang pera kaysa sa relasyon nilang dalawa. Lumipas ang maraming taon. Nang muling magkrus ang kanilang mga landas ay naniningil na ang binata sa malaking halagang nagastos nito para sa kapatid niya. But how can she ever pay him if what he wants is for her to... marry him? Would she agree knowing that what he's offering is nothing but a contract marriage? That she needs to be his wife just for business purposes? Or she would take his offer, not only to pay her debt, but because deep inside, she's hoping that he loves her still? "Magiging asawa lang kita sa papel, Laica. We'll stay married 'til I get the company. Once it's done, we'll have an annulment. Don't worry 'cause it would be easy since I don't have any plan to consume our marriage..."

After Carolina caught her boyfriend, Kyle Gomez, cheating on her, she was completely broken that night. Out of pain and anger, she invited her friends to join her for a night of heavy drinking. Talagang nilunod niya sa alak ang sakit ng kanyang nararamdaman hanggang sa makilala niya ang isang lalaki, at nauwi iyon sa isang one-night stand. The next morning, she woke up in shock. The man she slept with turned out to be none other than her ex’s uncle, Mr. Kenjie Taylor, a powerful business tycoon. Out of fear and embarrassment, she ran away and never showed herself again. She thought she had escaped him for good, but fate had other plans, Carolina later discovered that she was pregnant with his child. Naging mapaglaro ang tadhana sa buhay ni Carolina nang malugi at mabangkarote ang negosyo ng kanyang pamilya. Sunod-sunod ang dagok sa kanya, at hindi na niya alam kung saan kukuha ng lakas. When Kenjie found out about her situation, he made an unexpected offer, he would take responsibility for the child growing in her womb to continue their family’s legacy. In return, he promised to help her get revenge on his nephew and settle her family’s debts. But will this unexpected alliance blossom into love? Or will their arrangement be the beginning of something that could destroy them both?

Maddison, a tech-genius, was secretly married to Noah, the breathtakingly handsome heir of Natividad Hotel Group. It was an arranged marriage to fulfill the dying wish of his mother. Noah handed her an annulment paper to be signed. But her heart refused to let him go because she was in love with him kahit pa nga assistant lang ang tingin nito sa kanya. She confessed her love but got rejected. Mas lalong lumabo ang pag-asa niya ng bumalik ang ex-girlfriend nitong galing underworld. He totally abandoned her sa panahong kailangan niya ito. Nagpakababa siya at tinalikuran ang marangyang buhay na meron siya just to be with him. She decided to let go. Pero bakit tila nagbago ang ihip ng hangin? He did not want the annulment anymore. At pilit siyang pinababalik sa trabaho niya. She was such a fool na paniwalaang nahuhulog na din si Noah sa kanya. Nang malaman niya ang tunay na dahilan ng panunuyo ng asawa at nang malagay ang kanyang buhay sa bingit ng kamatayan, her broken heart was beyond repair! After the trauma and pain, she will take her sweet revenge. She was thrilled to see him suffer and fall! Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, she still loved the bastard! Papayag ba siyang muling masaktan? A war between her heart and mind.

Althea Virelle Montemayor—a billionaire CEO known for her cold elegance and ruthless decisions. She built her empire with her own hands, kaya wala siyang kinatatakutan… except one thing: Her own loneliness. After divorcing her cheating husband na si Darius Kade Villanueva, akala niya tapos na ang lahat. But Darius refuses to let her go. Kahit may kabit siya, he keeps coming back—possessive, obsessive, as if si Althea pa rin ang pag-aari niya. Pagod na sa katahimikan ng penthouse at sa sarili niyang tinatagong pangangailangan, Althea makes a decision she never imagined she would— She pays a man. Enters Caelum Riven Arce, a college student na tahimik, matalino, at halatang may tinatagong lalim. Desperado siya sa pera, kaya tinanggap niya ang alok ni Althea: a no-strings-attached arrangement. No feelings. No attachments. Just needs. Pero habang tumatagal, nagiging komplikado ang lahat. Because Caelum isn’t just a student. Siya pala ang nawawalang apo ni Valerian Arceo—ang pinakamalaking business rival ni Althea. At nang lumabas ang katotohanan… Love becomes a battlefield. Between power and desire. Between revenge and forgiveness. Between a woman who owns everything—and a man who was destined to take it all away.

Anne came from an Island in the province of Leyte. She was raised by an old couple who wasn't blessed with child. Nang mapalayas sila sa kanilang bahay, nagpasya sila na lumuwas ng Manila upang doon makipagsapalaran. Napadpad sila sa Quiapo. Upang mabuhay, nagbenta sila ng mga halamang gamot at kung ano-ano pa. Doon nakilala ni Anne si Rose, isang nakakatuwang babae na mayroong guwapong asawa at higit sa lahat bilyonaryo. The kind woman take her into her house and offered her a job. At doon niya nakilala ang guwapong si Craig, na huli na niyang napagtanto na hindi pala Craig ang pangalan nito kundi Marko. Paano niya mababawi ang gayuma na napainom niya kay Craig dahil sa pag-aakalang siya si Marko? Na inakala niyang si Craig. Ang gulo! Pero mas magulo pa ang isip niya dahil pakiramdam niya tumatalab na ang gayuma na napainom niya kay Craig dahil wala ng ginawa ito kundi ang buntutan siya at hiritan ng kaniyang mga corny na pick up lines. "Miss, may mapa ka ba diyan? Gusto ko kasing malaman ang tamang daan papunta sa puso mo."

Since Clever’s family was murdered, his life has been full of misery. Now, he only wants three things: revenge, strength, and to protect his only remaining kin—his twin brother, Claver. Clever no longer knows pity. He has learned to love punishing, especially those connected to his family’s death. Prince Clever Del-Vago was once a kind and gentle man. But everything changed when his family was brutally assassinated by his father’s powerful enemies. Broken and hopeless, he almost ended his own life. But then, he discovered that his twin brother, Prince Claver, was still alive. This gave him a reason to keep living. Clever decided to take Claver away to another country for safety, and then return to seek payback. He did not want money, wealth, or property. What he wanted were lives of his father's enemies. Along the way, he met Leexiya Martinez, a girl who gave him comfort in his pain. A girl who became his fiancée and eventually became his wife. With her, Claver, and a few loyal friends by his side, Clever set out on his path of vengeance. His way of revenge was not merciful, but cruel and bloody—the same way his family had been killed. Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. Written by: LoquaciousEnigma Genre: Thriller, Romance and Action.

Identical Twin. Walang pinagkaiba sa panlabas na kaanyuan. Pareho silang maganda, sexy. Ang tanging mapaghahambing sa kanila ay ang kanilang ugali. Si Tamarah, mabait, malambing kaya laging ito ang pinoprotektahan ng kanilang mga magulang. Habang si Farrah ay kabaliktaran ng ugali sa kanyang kambal. Sa kabila ng magkaiba nilang ugali, magkasundo sila. Nagbibigayan. Give and take ika nga nilang dalawa. At pagdating sa lalaki kung sino ang unang nakakita at nagsabing gusto nila ito ay walang agawan. Pero kaya bang magbigay ni Farrah ng makilala nilang sabay ang lalaking pareho nilang nagustuhan ngunit unang nagsabi si Tamarah na gusto nito ang lalaki. And yes, nagbigay daan siya. Hinayaan niya ang kanyang kambal na maging kasintahan ang lalaking tanging nakapukaw ng interest niya. Ngunit minsan nagkamali ang lalaki na pinagkamalan siyang si Tamarah, hinalikan siya ng buong alab na agad niyang tinugon. Pero ang mainit na halikang iyon sa pagitan nila ay naging dahilan para malito ang lalaki dahil hindi nito akalain na mai-excite ito sa paghalik kay Farrah na kambal ni Tamarah.