The Giving Tree Author's Point Of View

Xyrine Marie Caballero thought it was the end of her life, not until she meet her new lawyer—Iñigo Kang Alcantara, he's a typical, arrogant, handsome, but smart and wise lawyer. The murderer accused Xyrine Marie Caballero of killing her step-father. Since Xyrine Marie defended herself because her step-father tried to rape her, the only self-defense would have, ended up killing her step-dad. Her mother was unable to defend her because she loved her partner more than her daughter—Xyrine Marie. Xyrine Marie's life will change when she meets her new lawyer—Attorney Iñigo Kang Alcantara. Attorney Iñigo Alcantara promised that he will help Xyrine Marie's case be acquitted if she also cooperates with him. Xyrine Marie also promised that she will owe Iñigo for the rest of her life if her case against her step-father's family and her mother. The case against the daughter and his step-father became trend when the fake evidence came out. Due to the injustice of the law, Iñigo himself used his connection with his father who won their case. Since Xyrine Marie didn't graduate from high school, she agreed to serve the Alcantara's family, but Attorney Iñigo Alcantara didn't agree to the girl's wishes. Instead of serving his family, Attorney Iñigo hired Xyrine Marie as his personal assistant. And the agreement, she'll work with his lawyer for five years, and follow everything that he asked of him even his personal needs.

Matapos mamatay ng kanyang asawa, nahirapan ang billionaire na makabangon. Pinaniniwalaan niyang may kinalaman ang bago niyang sekretarya sa pagkamatay nito. Araw-araw sa opisina, tahimik niya itong pinaparusahan. Ginagawa niya itong kahiyahiya, binibigyan ng mahirap na gawain, at palaging sinusubok ang hangganan niya. Kahit paulit-ulit na niya itong pinarusahan, hindi pa rin yon sapat para maibsan ang galit niya. So he thought of the most dangerous plan. He wanted revenge that would hurt deeper. Instead of firing her, he made her an offer. He asked her to become his mistress.

"If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind." 

Nami, an ordinary office worker, finds a stranger naked and dying in the woods. She helps the stranger and soon gains a relationship with her. Little did Nami know, that girl she saved was a werewolf. Follow them on this journey to see how it ends.

Celina and her mother move to the opulent Montanelli mansion, where Celina meets Massimo Montanelli, the rebellious eldest son known for his playboy ways. Despite her innocence, Celina finds herself drawn into Massimo's world, discovering unsettling secrets about the Montanelli family. As she becomes entangled with Massimo, their relationship deepens, revealing a side of him that is passionate and loving. However, when Celina's mother uncovers the family’s dark secret, they flee, leaving Celina behind. Massimo, now engaged to someone else, breaks his promise to return, leaving Celina heartbroken and pregnant. Determined to build a happy life for her son despite Massimo's betrayal, Celina moves on. Years later, Massimo returns, seeking to be involved in his son’s life. Celina fiercely protects her child, but Massimo’s ongoing love for Celina complicates matters. He ultimately chooses his fiancée but seeks forgiveness from Celina. Through their emotional reconciliation, they rediscover their love, leading to a bittersweet but hopeful resolution where they strive to build a future together.

Chen Yi, a young emperor who's under the control of a powerful eunuch, Eunuch Ding. It was predicted by a priestess that a person will help the emperor to be free from the eunuch control. Amayah, a princess from a fallen kingdom. Her whole family was killed and she was the only one that survive. She was saved by Eunuch Ding and adopts her as his daughter. Ten years later, Eunuch Ding assigned Amayah to be the emperor's bodyguard. Being grateful to her adopted father and not knowing his real intention, she agrees to be the emperor's bodyguard and protected him with her life. Amayah never thought that she will fall in love with the young emperor so she was torn between her love for Chen Yi and her loyalty to her adopted father. But later on, she discovers that Eunuch Ding was the one behind the incident ten years ago that caused her whole family's death. Together with Chen Yi, they plan to take down the ruthless eunuch. Is Amayah the person that the emperor is waiting for? But how can a princess from a fallen kingdom and now is only an emperor's bodyguard can help the emperor to regain his freedom?

Kasal na lamang ang kulang para maging tunay na Madrigal si Mia Buenaflor. Nine years niyang naging nobyo si Alonzo Madrigal at inaakalang ito na ang kanyang the one. Ang lalaking maghaharap sa kanya sa simbahan lalo na at ito ang kanyang pinakamamahal. Hanggang sa natuklasan ni Mia ang panloloko ni Alonzo. Her world shattered the day she discovered Alonzo's betrayal—a hidden affair—with consequences that would change her life forever. Hanggang sa nalaman niya na ang babaeng dahilan ng kanilang paghihiwalay ay ang fiancee ng kapatid nitong si Nicholas na si Gemma. Dahil sa pagmamahal kay Alonzo ay pumayag si Mia sa inalok na kasal sa kanya ni Nicholas. Gusto niyang magsisi si Alonzo sa panlolokong ginawa nito sa kanya. Gusto niyang ipakita sa lalaki na hindi lang ito ang lalaki sa mundo pero hanggang saan siya dadalhin ng pagkukunwari nila ni Nicholas kung mukhang nagmamahalan naman si Alonzo at Gemma? Mapapanindigan niya kaya ang kasal niya kay Nicholas gayong napapalapit na rin siya sa lalaki? Sino ang pipiliin niya sa magkapatid? Ang lalaking nine years niyang minahal pero niloko siya o ang lalaking ibinigay sa kanya ang pangalan at itinayo ang kanyang dangal?

Si Elvis Ciena Costello, 25 taong gulang, ay isang mabait, matulungin, at masayahing tao. Palakaibigan siya at itinuturing na pamilya ang mga tao sa paligid niya, ngunit hindi niya inaasahan na pagtataksilan siya ng mga ito. Mayroon siyang kasintahan at limang taon na silang magkasama. Subalit, nang malaman niyang niloloko siya ng kasintahan niya, tuluyan niya itong iniwan at hindi na muling binalikan. Dahil sa sakit na naramdaman, nagpakalasing siya isang gabi at natulog sa piling ng isang lalaking hindi niya kilala. Maya-maya, nalaman niyang ang lalaking iyon ay isang lider ng mafia. Ano kaya ang susunod na mangyayari? Pananagutan kaya siya ng lalaki, o basta na lang siya pakakawalan?

Abigail Gutierez is the wife of the billionaire businessman, Sebastian Ashford. Maganda, mapagmahal, mabait at maalaga. They're happily married for 2 years kahit wala pang anak. Hanggang sa napag desisyunan nilang mag-asawa na mag-ampon ng bata. Dahil ayon sa doctor na tumingin sa kanya ay baog siya. At hindi ito lingid sa kaalaman ng kanyang asawa. Tinanggap pa rin siya nito ng buo. Akala ni Abi sapat na ang bata para matawag sila na isang buong pamilya. Ngunit habang tumatagal nararamdaman ni Abi ang kagustuhan ng asawa niyang magkaroon ng sarili nitong anak na galing mismo sa dugo't laman nito. Isang bagay na hindi niya maibigay-bigay sa asawa. Hanggang isang araw nadatnan niya ang kanyang asawa na nakapatong sa ibang babae. Masakit na malaman niyang baog siya, ngunit mas masakit pala na makita ang asawa mong may pinapatungang iba. At sa kanyang paglayo ay mayroon namang dumating na panibagong pag-asa na kukompleto sa kanyang buhay. Ngunit paano kung muling bumalik ang taong nanakit sa puso at pagkatao niya? Magagawa pa bang magpatawad ng isang pusong wasak?

After nearly losing her sanity at the hands of her first love, Alexandra vowed to never fall in love again. Four years had passed since the horrible incident, and yet those memories haunted her like a vengeful ghost. Following her grandfather's death, Alexandra is forced to come back and take revenge on the people who destroyed her in the past. Her grandfather's will bound her to a man she did not love, but he loves her so much he would grant her all her unfulfilled dreams. He determined to love her and cherish her properly this time. Will Alexandra give herself a second chance to fall in love? Or will she continue to dwell in her dark past? __________________________ (The following book contains mature content and talks about mental illnesses. This book is recommended for 18+. Contains Violence, SA, rape)