Toxic Relationship

Setelah Hendra kembali, aku melihat kolom voting di internet: [Setelah seorang pria berselingkuh, biasanya lebih merasa bersalah pada istrinya atau kekasihnya?] Yang memilih kekasih mencapai 99% suara. Aku berbalik dan bertanya pada Hendra, "Apa kamu juga merasa gitu?" Hendra meletakkan bukunya dan menatapku dengan ekspresi acuh tak acuh bercampur lelah. "Caroline, aku sudah kembali." "Kamu mau apa lagi?"

Abel is a billionaire play boy who doesn't exactly believe in love until he met a beautiful girl one day and fell in love at first sight. But one phone call changes everything. One of his many flings is pregnant for him and when she gives birth to his twins later, he makes the decision to move out of town and start a new life with his children. He once met Millie, a friend of a friend and he thought she was interesting, they had a beautiful conversation, but just like Cinderella, it only lasted for a night and they never met again, only to meet up four years later. He owns a company now and has two toddlers he is taking care of. Millie can finally say she left her toxic relationship with her ex behind and is ready for new love and new career opportunities. The new career opportunity just happens to be at Abel's company, but he is a different man now, he is no longer the funny and exciting man she once talked to, he is a father now who doesn't believe in love anymore because he is scared of bringing a new woman into his children's lives. Millie also has to deal with bitter ghosts from the past, a secret she holds so dear and a toxic ex boyfriend who was the main reason she left town, but how long was she ever going to hide from him? Four years seems just as long as she could go.

The book narrates the emotional entanglements between Judy, a graduate of a prestigious university, and Lewis, the president of Caler Corporation, as well as their interactions with other characters in their orbit. Judy finds herself unexpectedly involved with Lewis and, fearing retaliation, decides to leave. She encounters confusion while sorting out her resume, which results in a misunderstanding with a male colleague. Subsequently, she is transferred to the secretarial department and, despite her bewilderment and apprehensions, elects to seize the opportunity. Susan, who has been a good friend to Judy, embarks on a relationship with Lewis while impersonating Judy, but their romance is anything but smooth sailing. Complications arise when Susan's original boyfriend appears at the company, igniting a series of misunderstandings and disputes. Amidst these trying circumstances, the friendship between Susan and Judy is put to the test. Despite the tumult, they ultimately reinforce their bond, providing mutual support as they courageously face the multitude of challenges life throws their way.

This is a story about a girl who believes she's got terrible luck. Terrible luck with her boyfriends,her job and even her parents. Just when Leslie thought she had hit the breaking point of her life she meets someone who's willing to change all that giving her a new job as his secretary, a new place and a new life. But their chemistry and sexual tension is so intense she can't resist! With her terrible luck and bad sense of direction will she ruin this new relationship of hers? Find out!

Ayannah is an office employee heartbroken from a painful relationship with her boyfriend, struggling to trust and love again. Immanuel, a charismatic CEO and billionaire deeply in love with Ayannah from the start, steps into her life determined to teach her the true meaning of love and how to open her heart. As Ayannah slowly learns to heal and embrace love, she faces a difficult choice—will she forget Immanuel and the chance for a new love, or will her actions unknowingly threaten to ruin his future?

How toxic can a relationship get? Finally on the run from her maniac husband whose cheating spree she has endured for years, Helen finds herself in the arms of a young mafia lord – Lucio – who is not so different from her ex-husband, but she doesn't mind settling with as long as she takes out revenge on her ex-husband and get her life back while getting the protection that comes with being a mafia lord's plaything. Vengeance breeds a brewing chemistry between the two enemies – Helen and Lucio – who are so focused on fighting with their pasts and repaying everyone who dared to hurt them, that they forget themselves. In a twist of fate and while cupid plays it's wild game on these two hearts, will they return to their first loves or will they accept each others faults and go past their hatred for each other to find the best thing life offers them – Love?

Isa si Jamaica sa mga naniniwala sa HAPPY ENDING nang maikasal siya sa asawang si Dimitri Vegas. But after four years of marriage, she didn’t expect her life to suddenly become hell. Her once-romantic husband turns cold-hearted, and their relationship becomes toxic, leading to their separation. But the worst part is when she discovers her husband is plotting to kill her. Durog na durog ang puso niya at tila hindi makapaniwala na magagawa iyon ng lalaking pinakamamahal niya. When she’s in danger, a man helps her, and she discovers that he is actually her brother. With his help, Jamaica prepares for her comeback to get revenge on her ex-husband. Siguraduhin niya na pahihirapan niya ang dating asawa hanggang sa gumapang ito sa lupa at lumuhod sa harapan niya.

Ketika aku berusia 20 tahun, kawan seperjuangan kakekku yang terkaya menaruh foto cucu-cucunya di hadapanku dan memintaku memilih satu untuk menjadi suamiku. Aku tanpa ragu memilih anak keenam, Jeremy Anderson. Semua orang yang hadir terkejut. Bagaimanapun, semua orang tahu bahwa putri Keluarga Caliana suka sama anak ketiga dari Keluarga Anderson. Dia sudah mengejarnya selama bertahun-tahun dan menyatakan cintanya di depan umum berkali-kali. Di kehidupan sebelumnya, aku menikah dengan Axel Anderson sesuai keinginanku dan karena hal ini dia mewarisi sebagian besar aset Kakek Sumito. Namun setelah menikah, dia malah berselingkuh dengan adik perempuanku Rora. Ayah dan ibu sangat marah dan mengirim adik perempuanku ke luar negeri untuk belajar. Axel sangat membenciku karena ini. Sejak saat itu, dia selalu bersama banyak wanita. Semua wanita itu bahkan memiliki kemiripan dengan adikku. Dia mengizinkan para wanita itu untuk menindasku. Aku pun menderita depresi berat. Pada akhirnya, dia diam-diam mengganti obatku dengan racun kronis, menyebabkan aku mati dengan kebencian saat hamil. Di kehidupan selanjutnya, aku memutuskan untuk membiarkan mereka bersama. Tapi aku tidak menyangka setelah berita pertunanganku dengan Jeremy keluar, dia menjadi gila.

Aku melihat sebuah postingan konsultasi di media sosial. Penulisnya mengatakan bahwa dia mengidap HIV, tetapi menyembunyikan hal ini dari pacar yang akan segera bertunangan dengannya. Postingan tersebut disukai oleh ribuan pembaca dan karena penasaran, aku membacanya lebih detail. Ternyata, pacar yang diceritakan di situ sangat mirip dengan aku.

Ketika ibu mertuaku terkena serangan jantung, suamiku yang seorang spesialis kardiologi malah sibuk memasak untuk kucing mantan pacarnya. Aku meneleponnya, memintanya cepat pulang untuk menyelamatkan ibu mertua. Dia dengan dingin menjawab, “Nova, kamu sakit jiwa, ya? Berani-beraninya kamu mengutuk ibuku hanya demi memaksaku pulang!” Setelah mengatakan itu, dia langsung menutup telepon. Ibu mertuaku meninggal di meja operasi, sementara dia pergi menonton konser bersama mantan pacarnya. Keesokan harinya, dia pulang ke rumah dan melihatku memeluk kotak abu jenazah. Dengan marah, dia melemparkan tas hadiah yang dibawanya ke arahku. “Melda begitu perhatian pada ibuku, bahkan membelikan baju untuknya. Sementara kamu, sebagai menantu, cuma bisa mengajaknya berpura-pura agar aku kembali!" Aku tersenyum sinis. Ibunya sudah tiada, lantas untuk siapa baju itu?