Third Republic France

Three years ago, on the day I married Luca Moretti, he personally handed me a marriage contract with a fixed term of three years. His tone was casual, indifferent, as if he were discussing an ordinary business deal. "This marriage exists solely to serve the alliance of interests between the Morettis and the Vitales. Sign this agreement. After three years, the marriage will automatically dissolve. When that time comes, you can go and pursue your true love." I barely hesitated before signing. Ten years earlier, at an inter-family business gala, when I was ten and Luca was sixteen, I had already fallen hopelessly in love with him. What looked like a strategic alliance was, in truth, the outcome of my decade-long unrequited love. During the three years of our marriage, Luca was attentive and gentle toward me. Over time, I began to believe I was loved. I sank into that illusion, unable to pull myself out, forgetting entirely about the agreement. That illusion was shattered completely on the night of our third wedding anniversary. That evening, Luca arrived with Elena, who had just returned to New York, and attended what was supposed to be our third anniversary celebration together. She stood beside him with ease and composure, smoothly engaging with business partners. People praised her, saying she looked more like the Donna of the Moretti family. In that moment, even though Luca never mentioned the agreement again, I understood clearly that it was time for me to step aside. After breaking free from his control, crossing an ocean to rebuild myself, and becoming a brilliant leader in my industry, I would no longer wait for his love.

"Never be vulnerable." Those were the words Adrian Blackwood’s father left him before his death. Now, as the most powerful billionaire in San Francisco, Adrian has built his life around that rule—untouchable, invincible, and ruthless. But what he doesn’t know is that his survival has never been his own doing. Elena Martinez, a humble cleaning manager, has been secretly saving him from the shadows—again and again. And despite his coldness, despite his sharp tongue, she never stops. He doesn’t know her name. He doesn’t know her face. But every time danger closes in, she’s there, risking everything for a man who sees her as nothing. Yet, something unexpected stirs between them—a connection neither of them understands. But what happens when Adrian discovers the truth? When he realizes the woman he’s overlooked holds the key to his life? Will he embrace th8e only person who has ever truly protected him, or will his pride destroy them both? Because secrets don’t stay buried forever. And when Adrian finally uncovers his hidden savior, it might be too late…

Isang trahedyang gabi ang nagtapos sa buhay ni Elena Marquez, isang babaeng nabuhay na puno ng pagsisisi at mga pangarap na hindi natupad. Sa kanyang huling hininga, iisa lamang ang hiling niya ang mabigyan ng isa pang pagkakataon upang itama ang mga maling desisyon ng nakaraan. Ngunit ang ikalawang buhay na ibinigay sa kanya ay higit na mas kumplikado kaysa sa inaasahan niya. Nagising si Elena sa katawan ni Aurelia Deveraux, ang asawa ng isang makapangyarihang bilyonaryong si Sebastian Deveraux. Ayon sa lahat, dalawang taon nang comatose si Aurelia matapos ang isang malubhang aksidente, kaya’t ang bigla nitong paggising ay itinuring na isang himala. Ngunit para kay Elena, ito ay isang bangungot na puno ng tanong at takot—sapagkat siya ay nabubuhay sa katawang hindi kanya, sa isang buhay na hindi niya pinili. Habang sinusubukan niyang umangkop sa marangyang mundo ng mga Deveraux, unti-unti niyang natutuklasan na ang aksidenteng naglagay kay Aurelia sa coma ay hindi isang simpleng trahedya. Sa likod ng mga ngiti at pakikiramay ay may mga taong may itinatagong ambisyon at lihim lalo na ang babaeng matagal nang nagnanais na mapalapit kay Sebastian. Sa kabila ng pagdududa at emosyonal na distansya, unti-unting nabubuo ang isang kakaibang koneksyon sa pagitan ni Elena at ni Sebastian isang damdaming hindi batay sa alaala ng nakaraan, kundi sa taong unti-unti nilang nakikilala sa kasalukuyan. Ngunit hanggang kailan kayang itago ni Elena ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang pagkatao? At kapag nalaman ni Sebastian ang lahat, pipiliin ba niya ang babaeng minahal niya sa alaala o ang kaluluwang minahal niya sa kasalukuyan? Isang kwento ng ikalawang buhay, lihim, at pag-ibig na susubok sa hangganan ng katawan, kaluluwa, at kapalaran.

This is a story that contains the stories of six people and their lives s a family. Starting with Krissy a young doctor who works with the military and finds love on the worst of days. One by one her kids and herself grow and add to the family over a span of twenty Plus years.

Adamson's obsessions are and revenge. He lived with those thoughts in his mind and heart because of the people who destroyed his family, causing him to lose his parents. He wasn't happy and had no trace of love in his stony heart. He's a terrible womanizer and a terrible wrecker, but he was enchanted when he saw this young woman: a 20-year-old granddaughter of his butler. He didn't stop until he had her under his control and did terrible things to make her his wife. She became his sweetest obsession, young, beautiful, and shy, Elyzabeth Alexa. She was an obsession that was difficult to overcome, until one day he woke up realizing he had already loved her. He loves her, but he doesn't trust her. It's a trauma, and he doesn't know how to surrender fully.

Samantha was never meant to survive. Found abandoned at the edge of the wolf pack’s territory, she was a fragile human child in a world of sharp fangs and unbreakable laws. The Alpha wanted nothing to do with her, but one woman defied him, taking Samantha in, raising her as her own, and shielding her from the brutal ways of the pack. But no amount of love could change what she was: an outsider. A girl without claws, without a howl. Sienna, the woman’s true daughter, never let her forget it. With whispers of doubt and cruel schemes, she poisoned the pack against Samantha, determined to see her cast out once and for all. But standing between Samantha and her sister’s hatred was Derek the Alpha’s son. He should have ignored her, should have turned his back like the rest. Instead, he became her silent protector, drawn to the fire in her eyes and the strength in her spirit. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Samantha is faced with a choice to continue hiding in the shadows or carve out a place for herself among the wolves. But some in the pack would rather see her dead than see her rise. And the closer she gets to Derek, the more dangerous her existence becomes. Because in a world where only the strong survive, a human girl is either prey… or something far more dangerous.

Si Enzo Valderrama ay isang lalaking malupit at malamig pa sa yelo sa pakikitungo sa mga babae. Para sa kanya hadlang ang magkaroon ng seryosong pakikipagrelasyon. Isa siyang mafia na nagpapatakbo ng isang training camp para sa mga assassins niya na pinaparentahan niya sa mga mayayamang tao sa bansa. Ito ay isang sekretong pasilidad lamang kaya lahat ng nakakatuklas sa aktibidad nila ay pinapapatay niya ganoon siya kalupit. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay makikilala niya si Taira Monde, isang hostess na nagtatrabaho sa Pentagon Club para kay Chard Buenavista. Ang Pentagon ay isang lugar kung saan nagaganap ang lahat ng mga illegal na gawain sa buong bansa. Napag-alaman niyang may malaking utang ang ama ni Taira kay Chard kaya napilitan itong magtrabaho doon. May umusbong na hindi maipaliwanag na pakiramdam si Enzo para sa dalaga kaya lagi siyang nasa Pentagon para i-table ito at minsan naman ay inilalabas niya ito sa club. Lahat ng nakakaalam ng madilim na aktibidad ng Pentagon ay dinidispatsa ni Chard. Nang isang araw ay nakita mismo ng mga mata ni Taira ang ginagawa ng grupo ni Chard ay nakaramdam siya ng takot. Wala siyang ibang maisip na paraan kung hindi ang magtiwala kay Enzo at sabihin dito ang lahat ng nalalaman kahit na hindi niya alam kung magiging kakampi niya ba ito. Binili siya ni Enzo kay Chard sa malaking halaga higit pa sa pagkakautang ng kaniyang ama at nagsimula siyang pumasok sa training camp at nagsanay bilang isang babaeng assassin. Nagsanay siya hanggang sa naging magaling siya sa larangan nito at mabigyan siya ni Enzo ng kliyente. Pero isang araw ay mismong si Enzo Valderrama na kailangan niyang patayin para sa isang espesyal na kliyente katumbas ng malaking halaga. Makakaya ba niyang patayin ang taong nagligtas sa kanya at itinitibok na ng puso niya?

He only wanted someone to care for his kids. He never expected it would be her. After losing his wife in a tragic accident, Thanos Arguelles, the cold and elusive CEO of Arguelles Group, is left to raise his two young children alone. With his world built around power and perfection, he refuses to let anyone in. Until a stubborn, sunshine-filled woman turns everything upside down. Callista Imperial is nothing like the nannies he expected. Madaldal, maingay, at lahat ng katangian na ayaw ni Thanos sa isang babae ay meron si Callista. She wasn't supposed to stay long. She wasn't supposed to touch his life. But day by day, she becomes impossible to ignore. What started as a professional arrangement begins to blur. And the more he tries to push her away, the more drawn he becomes to the woman who brings chaos into his perfectly controlled world. She’s off-limits. He’s her boss. But the tension between them is undeniable. Can they resist the pull, or will one stolen moment destroy everything?

"I love you, Aires" "Who wrote this letter?" Aires asked, bending to pick the piece of paper that has fallen at his feet, his eyes pinned hers and she swallowed, "you love me?" His voice sounded strange to her ears but she couldn't fathom the emotions behind it. Timidly she nodded finally voicing out her feelings. His gaze raked over her and she stood absolutely still, "flat chest, flat bum, teeth filled with braces and clumsy as hell, I can never love someone like you so get lost" and so she ran, with tears streaming down her cheeks like rivers of water......

Gumuho ang mundo ni Mallory nang matuklasan niya ang kanyang pagbubuntis! Ang ama? Ang kilalang propesor sa pinapasukan nitong unibersidad! Parang binuhusan siya ng malamig na tubig nang pinapili pa sa kanya ni Professor Leviste ang dalawang bagay na maaari niyang gawin…ipalaglag ang bata, o ikasal siya rito. Hindi niya alam kung saan nanggaling ang lakas ng loob upang pumayag siyang ikasal siya rito pero hindi niya naman kayang ipagkait sa bata ang pagkakataong lumaking walang ama. Sa isang iglap, ang simpleng estudyante na si Mallory ay naging “Mrs. Leviste” — asawa ng isang lalaking kilala sa katalinuhan ngunit may pusong tila yelo. Ngunit, pagkatapos ng pag-iisang dibdib ng dalawa ay magkahiwalay silang natutulog at magkahiwalay na nabubuhay sa parehong bubong. Hanggang sa isang gabi na kumatok si Theodore sa kanyang pintuan, yakap ang isang malaking unan. "Nasira ang heater sa kwarto ko," paliwanag pa nito sa malalim na boses na may bahid ng kahihiyan. "Pwede…pwede bang dito muna ako matulog ngayong gabi?" Walang nagawa si Mallory kundi ang pumayag. Isang gabi na naging dalawa... na naging araw-araw. Sa ilalim ng iisang bubong, matutuklasan kaya nila ang tunay na kahulugan ng pag-ibig, o mananatili silang bilanggo ng kasunduan na pinasok nilang pagkakamali?