The Cost Of Delayed Affection

After I hand over my five-million-dollar commission to my departmental colleagues, they drag me to a hotel and celebrate with me for three days straight. But when I walk past the bathroom, I overhear a conversation between two of my colleagues that stops me cold. "Have the results of the vote been released yet?" What vote? Confused, I check my phone and find that I've been removed from the Project Department's group chat. "Who else could it be? Our hero, Zane Carter, received 11 votes. It was unanimous, and the motion was passed." "Serves him right. I've never liked him anyway." I freeze. I can't believe that my colleagues would betray me after what I've done for them. After taking a moment to calm down, I immediately decide to resign. The next thing I know, I receive a call from the company chairman, Wilson Smith. "Have you made up your mind? Quitting now would breach your contract. As a result, your five-million-dollar commission would be revoked. "You're also a key technical staff member. If you leave, your entire department would most likely be dismissed. Once that happens, your colleagues will end up unemployed. Are you sure about this?" I lower my gaze and let out a cold laugh. "Absolutely."

The sound of glass crashing against a hard surface echoed in the room as I aimed for Ethan’s head, missing by an inch. “Get away from me!” I screamed, but that didn’t seem to do anything as he only rushed towards me before I could grab anything else to chuck at him and hugged me as an attempt to calm me down. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, my husband walked into the room, watching the scene before him, and there was one thing that I knew for sure – he would think I was cheating on him with my ex-husband. ~ Angela Diaz has always dreamed of not just the perfect wedding, but the perfect marriage to her childhood crush – Ethan Ambrose. She always knew that Ethan never liked her back, and he wouldn’t even spare her a glance if she was two feet away from him, but she is shocked when Ethan Ambrose turns around all of a sudden and confesses his hidden feelings for her. Ignoring her parents’ continuous warnings and taking the risk of going from the flamboyant comfort of her parents’ home to Ethan’s family house, Angela is only about to realize that everything about her relationship with Ethan has been a lie, and her “perfect marriage” is nothing but a nightmare in disguise.

I married Lucas Wood for five years.In the eyes of everyone else, it was clear that I loved him deeply.Investing, supporting, cooperating, and unwaveringly standing by his side.Making him a rising star in the business world.He also thought I loved him.When he looked at me, there was affection in his eyes, but behind his back, he had the audacity to keep a lover and find a mistress.He told his mistress, "I find her disgusting."I turned a blind eye to it.Only looking at that familiar face basking in the spotlight.I think if that person were still alive.He would shine just as brightly.

"I can never love a monster like you! Never in a million years!" On a stormy night, a young princess encountered a wounded man by chance and decided to help treat his wounds, then disappeared before he regained consciousness the next morning. Leaving behind her locket. Days later a marriage proposal arrives for princess Daphne, the sweet younger princess of Valencia. However the proposal was sent from King Haines, the lonesome king, rumoured to be a red eyed devil. Scared for their precious daughter's safety, the king and queen send Heather instead, the older disabled princess to the fearsome king's castle. What happens when a fickle minded king meets a vengeful princess, both with a deep hatred for one another? Could there even be a possibility of romance?

Jasmine Ivory Sullivan, a name that brought love, jealousy, obsession, desperation and separation… a woman of every man’s dream ***Excerpt*** "Son, your flight leaves in two hours. This is your only chance. if you don't take up this offer now, you will never be allowed to bring up any conversation concerning your music dreams ever again in my house. It is now or never!” *** These were the excruciating words of Alexander’s father, Mr. Jayden Keller, a multibillionaire. Alexander wondered why his parents who were against his music career, suddenly gave him the go-ahead to pursue his dreams, without prior information. He tried calling Ivory, the love of his life, to explain the situation to her, because his trip was too sudden and he couldn’t see her before leaving, but all his efforts were futile, as she wasn’t reachable. When he got to the Uk, he sent Liam, his cousin, to go check up on Ivy, his secret girlfriend. On getting to the address, Liam found out that the occupant of that house no longer lived there. On his way home, he met a beautiful stranger, Jasmine, who was crying in the rain, because her boyfriend broke up with her. He consoled her and soon, he fell in love with Jasmine with his whole heart and could kill for her. Soon enough, Liam was ready to throw a surprise engagement for Jasmine. What happens when Alex who still couldn’t get in touch with Ivy and could no longer bear it, decided to come back to look for her, and at the same time, attend his cousin’s engagement party, only to meet the shock of his life? Let’s find out how this drama unfolds in this heart racing piece. No one is backing down.

Si Lizabeth Villanueva ay isang babaeng may pangarap sa buhay ngunit sa di inaasahang pagkakataon ay nangailangan siya ng malaking halaga para sa sakit ng kanyang ina. Inalok siya ng sikat na aktor na si Kenzo Navarro ng malaking halaga kapalit ng pagiging pekeng asawa nito sa loob ng tatlong buwan Mauwi kaya ang pagpapanggap sa totohanan? Ilang beses paglalaruan ng tadhana ang pareho nilang buhay?

Fate seems to have it out for Camille Gallagher. In 24 hours, she wakes up from a one-night stand with a stranger and discovers her parents aren't really her parents. Finding out she is the true daughter of a powerful Alpha does not seem to make life easier for her in the coming months as she is treated like dirt by her new family, discovers her mate is cheating on her with the girl that stole her life and that she is pregnant from her one night stand. It then all comes into full circle when the man from that night turns out to be Dimitri Galdina, a Lycan King who needs her to survive. What's a girl gotta do?

I was once the cherished princess of the Silver Moon Pack, adored by all. Back then, I fell for Kael, one of the pack's rogues. But when I grew bored of our little fling, I cast him aside without a second thought. Years later, my pack was destroyed and my parents were killed. Kael, however, had risen to become the Alpha of a powerful new pack. He claimed me, forcing me to become his Luna. Everyone said I was lucky, but they didn't know the truth. They didn't know that he brought different she-wolves back to our territory every night. And through our mate bond, every moment of their intimacy seared my soul like a blazing fire. I never cried, never protested, simply enduring it all in silence. But my silence only made Kael more volatile. This time, he went a step further. He got his Beta, Chole, pregnant. Still, I remained calm. Enraged, Kael slammed me against a rough stone wall. "Elara, do you love me or not?" I had thought his outbursts were a twisted sign of his love, that he was waiting for me to break. But then, Chole and I went into labor at the same time. I begged him to take me to the pack hospital first, and wanted to tell him that I had no choice when I rejected him back then. He pulled me into a tight embrace, only to shove me away moments later. "See? I knew you would break." "Drop the act. Do you really think you're still that high and mighty princess?" He ignored my pleas, ignored the life of his own pup inside me. He swept Chole into his arms and left without a backward glance. His cold voice echoed through our mind-link. "Don't worry, I'm not abandoning you." "You deserve to feel a fraction of the pain I felt when you cast me aside. Savor it."

Rekindling the love that once burned bright is no easy feat when memories of betrayal linger. Aurora Graves was born to be Luna, a perfect match for her husband, Alpha Alexander Thorn. Their union was destined, their bloodlines powerful, and their marriage unbreakable. Or so she thought. When Aurora suffers a heartbreaking miscarriage during a grand ball meant to honor their unborn child, her world crumbles. But the most painful wound isn’t the loss, it’s Alexander’s cold treatment. While she mourns, he moves on as if nothing happened. And when rumors of his growing distance—and his refusal to share a bed with her—spread like wildfire, Aurora realizes she is teetering on the edge of losing everything. But betrayal runs deeper than she ever imagined. As Alexander's mistress rises in power, a web of deceit unfolds; secrets of poisoned love, a stolen fate, and a sinister plot that is ruining the perfect life she had. When Aurora learns she's carrying Alexander’s child, she faces an impossible choice: fight for a man who shattered her or embrace the one who offers her freedom. When truth and treachery collide, will love be enough to mend their broken hearts, or will vengeance tear them apart forever?

Luke Sebastian and Athalia Patricia Ramos are friends since childhood. But they're separated because Luke's parents decided to migrate to America. They want Luke to study there for his High School Year and College degree. Ten years had passed, Luke and his mother together with his girlfriend which is Mickaela Romano who's a model go back to the Philippines. Since childhood, Athalia had an attraction toward Luke and she was hoping that he comes back. Her feeling for him has a response. But she was wrong because Luke has a girlfriend. Athalia decided to move on. She wants to forget her feelings for Luke. She met this guy named Charles Andrew at the Welcome Party for Luke and his mother. Charles started to woo her, and she let herself be in a relationship with Charles Andrew. Months passes by, and Athalia started to like Charles. And a piece of news came to her, that Luke and Mickaela broke up, and she is the reason why Luke decided to cut his relationship with Mickaela. Is Athalia willing to follow her heart's desires and let herself hurt the man who's still there for her no matter what?