The Global City Saskia Sassen

Aveline Rivas has lived her whole life being traded for power. Now her father’s latest deal forces her into marriage with Xavier Lorenzo, the cold billionaire and heir to a global weapons empire. He wants control. She wants freedom. Neither believes in love. But when pride turns to attraction and loyalty becomes dangerous, both find themselves tangled in a web of family secrets, lies, and betrayal. Xavier’s ex is still vying for his attention. His brother wants Aveline’s heart. And the truth about their fathers could destroy them both. In a world built on legacy and deceit, love isn’t a fairytale, it’s a risk that could cost everything.

At VanDermere Global, everyone is hiding something. Aiden Shaw wasn't supposed to even stand out. A talented but broke designer or he wanted to survive the brutal junior executive program. Unfortunately he met Julian Vince, a calm, cold strategist with eyes that watch too closely and a past that doesn't exist. But what Aiden doesn't know is that Julian Vince is actually a lie. A mask. And behind that mask is Julian VanDermere, the hidden heir to the billion-dollar empire. The rivalry was only supposed to be professional. Their chemistry—a mistake? But a secret like this doesn't stay buried forever. And when the truth comes out, so will everything else. He thought the danger was the competition. He was wrong.

It happened one night, unexpectedly. But it cannot be revealed for he belongs to the showbiz industry. The truth cannot be told yet. Jameson Kye Velasco is a famous actor in his generation who met Callie Ivianna Perez, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in Ateneo de Manila University. They met at a luxurious and high-end bar in Bonifacio Global City in the most unexpected time. Both of them became wasted as the night got deeper. Callie decided to go to the rest room as she started to feel dizzy. While on her way, she suddenly bumped into Jameson Kye na halata na din sa mukha ang kalasingan. Sa paglalim ng gabi, isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari ang naganap. Jameson and Calllie had a one night stand, na itinuring na ding isang pagkakamali na ginawa ni Callie. Weeks had passed, at kakaiba na ang nararamdaman ni Callie sa kanyang sistema. Little did she know, she was pregnant. At alam na alam niya kung sino ang ama ng pinagbubuntis niya. She reached out to Jameson, but the boy thought it was all her lies just to ruin his reputation. Jameson’s manager and his friends knew about it, and so his manager decided na magsama muna sila ni Callie sa iisang buong hangga’t naghihintay ng tamang panahon para sa DNA test. But until the DNA result came, hindi pa rin naniniwala si Jameson. He even decided na itago ang katotohonan sa madla para lang maisalba ang kanyang karera. Hanggang sa napagdesisyunan na lamang ni Callie na umuwi sa kanilang mansion at mag-isa niyang palalakihin ang anak.

Nina Morrison's life is a relentless struggle, torn between caring for her bedridden father and enduring her stepfamily's cruelty. But her world is shattered when a near-fatal encounter with Lucien Gray-the ruthless, untouchable head of a global consortium-pulls her into a nightmare of possession. Lucien is captivated by Nina's fiery defiance, determined to possess her at any cost. But Nina's will to rebuild herself is stronger than his obsession. As their paths collide, desire and revenge intertwine, forcing them to confront the darkness within themselves. Can Nina reclaim her life? Will Lucien's obsession destroy them both, or will they truly fall in love and live happily ever after?

When billionaire tycoon Anton Rogers discovers that someone in his empire has stolen a prototype capable of rewriting global digital security, he hires Sabatine Stalker, a private investigator who works in the shadows and has an uncertain past. But the more Sabatine digs, the trail of deceit leads squarely into Anton's inner circle — and perhaps to Anton himself. Bound by duty but seduced by desire, the two men are forced to navigate a dangerous landscape of corporate intrigue, deception, and forbidden longing. When a shocking revelation incriminates Sabatine, both must decide to have faith in the other or let their guarded hearts destroy everything they've built. In a universe of silk and steel, only the truth can set them free — at the cost of their lives.

Petunia, a 19-year-old girl from a rural village in Limpopo province, moves to the big city of Johannesburg to study. She then falls head over heels for the popular guy on campus. Unfortunately, life in the big city is not as good as she thought. Will she be consumed by the glitz, the Glamour, and the dark side of the golden city?

Camilla Kings is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. As the CEO of Tombell fashion house, she built a reputation as a savvy businesswoman with a laser focus on making her brand a global success. Her drive and determination have earned her the nickname "Camilla heartbreaker," as she's known for turning down prospective suitors in pursuit of her career goals. But everything changes when she wakes up in bed with her biggest rival, Alexander Cena. He's the wealthy and handsome owner of Xander's Jewels, and a member of the prestigious Cena family, owners of a precious stones mining company and many other highbrow companies. Her life becomes intertwined with loads of actions, unseen and unexpected twists, turns of adventures, and a whole lot of romance to discover love.

Hadley Russell and Harper Bennett-identical twins separated in childhood-haven't spoken in eight years. Harper, now a scandal-prone model and the face of a global perfume brand, suddenly reappears, desperate and cornered by a PR disaster. She begs Hadley to take her place in the spotlight for one week. Hadley is reluctant-until she sees the paycheck. Now she's in a penthouse wearing designer gowns, fielding paparazzi, and standing across from the man Harper left at the altar: tech billionaire Matthew Jones. He's cold, suspicious, and heartbreakingly gorgeous. What begins as an impersonation becomes dangerously real when sparks fly, secrets pile up, and Hadley finds herself falling-not just for the life, but for the man who doesn't know who she really is.

Izabella and her closest friend traveled to Greece for a summer job on the runway. Still, on the final day of the picture shoot, she was kidnapped by the lone heir to the advertising firm. She was involved in a car accident in her haste to get away while under the influence of drugs. It was terrible that the other vehicle's driver—the fiancée of the enigmatic global business mogul Aleksander Georgiou—passed away. He took her to jail to sue her when she awoke in the hospital. She can only be freed if she consents to marry him in name only in exchange for his betrothed, who perished in the collision. She had no choice when he blackmailed her into marrying him, using her secret that he discovered during the collision.

She gave him her youth, her loyalty, her heart……only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. Adrian paraded his mistress and their daughter before the world while Serena, carrying his child, was left broken and forgotten. Even her own son was turned against her, calling another woman “Mommy” as if she never existed. Years later, the woman they all discarded returns. No longer weak, Serena is now the dazzling force behind a global empire. Her ex-husband burns with obsession, the mistress grows desperate to destroy her, and the child she lost to lies begins to see the truth. “Why now?” Adrian demands, eyes dark with desire. Serena’s gaze is cold, her smile sharper than glass. “Because this time, I belong to no one… not even you.” Her rise will be their ruin — and her revenge will be unforgettable.