Toxic Relationship

Tahun ketujuh pernikahannya dengan Joel, Hana membawa kartu keluarga untuk membeli rumah subsidi dari sekolah. Namun, dia justru diberi tahu bahwa kartu keluarga yang ada di tangannya itu palsu. Bagaimana mungkin? Hana tahu dia tidak salah dengar. Pasti petugasnya yang keliru. Dengan sikap yang tetap sopan, dia mengulanginya lagi, "Tolong dicek lagi. Kartu keluargaku ini dulu diurus oleh suamiku." Petugas di loket tampak tak sabar. Dia memeriksanya sekali lagi, lalu menatap Hana dengan ekspresi sedikit menyindir. "Aku nggak salah lihat. Di kartu keluarga ini, selain kepala keluarga sendiri, masih ada dua orang. Yang satu adalah istrinya, Ruby, yang satu lagi adalah putranya, Ryu."

Saat aku hamil tiga bulan, teman masa kecil suamiku, Nathan Carl yang juga seorang ketua mafia, kembali. Semua orang berkata, kalau saja Yelita Phil tidak tiba-tiba pergi tiga tahun lalu, aku tidak mungkin menjadi istri Nathan. Kini, Yelita telah kembali. Aku harus menyingkir dan memberi tempat untuknya. Jelas, Nathan juga berpikir begitu. Ia membiarkan Yelita berkali-kali menyakitiku, bahkan anakku pun menjadi korban saksi dari cinta mereka. Akhirnya aku benar-benar putus asa. Aku memutuskan untuk pergi dan mengakhiri segalanya dengan Nathan. Namun saat aku benar-benar menghilang dari hadapannya, Nathan justru seperti orang gila, mencariku ke seluruh penjuru dunia.

Saat pernikahan aku dan David berjalan sembilan tahun, ayah kandungnya meninggal dunia. Butir pertama dalam wasiatnya adalah David harus punya seorang anak bersama Elvy. Genap sebulan kelahiran anak itu akan menjadi hari resmi untuk David mewarisi harta peninggalan ayahnya. Aku mengetahuinya saat memergoki mereka sedang berduaan di ranjangku bersama David dan David yang bilang sendiri padaku. Malam itu, sambil merokok setelah bercinta, David berbisik pelan, “Lily, sabarlah sebentar lagi. Begitu warisan cair, aku akan menikahimu.” Sejak saat itu, setiap kali David ingin bertemu dengan Elvy di rumah kami, dia akan menggantungkan sebuah lonceng di pintu. Sejak kematian ayahnya hingga kini, lonceng itu sudah berbunyi sembilan puluh sembilan kali.

"Bibi, dulu kita sudah sepakat waktunya sepuluh tahun. Sekarang masa itu sudah habis, aku ingin bawa Adele pergi. Tante tahu sendiri, dia memang nggak pernah menyukai Adele sejak awal." Di ruang teh, Amanda mengucapkan kata-kata itu dengan ekspresi getir. Dia sudah hidup bersama Arga selama sepuluh tahun, tapi selama itu pula dia tak pernah berhasil menghangatkan hati pria itu. Hingga suatu malam ketika Arga mabuk, dia menindih Amanda di ranjang. Di bawah pengaruh nafsu, mereka bermesraan hingga Amanda hamil. Setelah kejadian itu, Arga memberinya sebuah vila dan mengizinkannya melahirkan anak itu. Satu-satunya syarat adalah anak itu tidak boleh memanggilnya ayah. Di hadapan publik, Arga tetaplah pria lajang. "Aku nggak mungkin menikahimu, lupakan saja. Aku akan kasih uang untuk biaya hidup anak itu, tapi jangan harap aku akan mengakui statusnya. Bagiku, anak itu nggak pernah ada."

Di acara tahunan perusahaan, suamiku dan sekretaris wanitanya bermain piano bersama di atas panggung dengan mesra. Setelah turun dari panggung dengan bergandengan tangan, putraku juga berlari dengan penuh semangat menghampiri mereka. “Bibi Sally hebat sekali, bisa melakukan apapun. Andai saja Bibi adalah ibuku.” Melihat tiga anggota keluarga yang tampak begitu harmonis di hadapanku .... Aku pun memutuskan untuk melepaskan semuanya. Sampah memang seharusnya dibuang.

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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.

When billionaire CEO Ethan Asher hires the brilliant but unassuming Brandon Nate Daniel as his new Personal Assistant, neither expects a casual dare to ignite a passionate romance. As playful flirtations turn into undeniable passion, Ethan and Brandon find themselves entangled in a steamy, forbidden relationship that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed lives. With secrets surfacing and office politics heating up, they must decide if their love is worth risking everything.

Eva Brooks, a 25-year-old woman, was set up by her best friend. Her fiancé broke up with her and demanded compensation for allegedly cheating on him. Eva had a one-night stand with the richest CEO in Dominic City, Ethan Owen. He was arrogant and offered her a job as his secretary. As his secretary, Ethan couldn't shake his fondness for Eva. He became obsessed with her, worrying that she was cheating on him. He broke up with his fiancée to become engaged to Eva, but will his fiancée let him go? Will Eva accept a relationship with her boss? Find out.

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.