Toxic Relationship

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.

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.

Ava, a tech CEO, faces bankruptcy, but a contract marriage with a wealthy businessman might save her company. Their relationship, however, faces obstacles, including Ava's ex-boyfriend scandal and Tom's former business partner, who targets Ava's company through corporate espionage. Will they put their past behind them and look back on their contract marriage as the unexpected union that changed their lives forever?

How would one feel to be the obsession of a man? Terrible, right? I, Eve, was Justin Carter, a billionaire's obsession, his secretary/Personal Assistance under a 5-year contract; which meant I couldn't quit. He never stopped to pester me, knowing I was helpless. How was I going to handle the situation? He had been trying his best to make me his but there was an obstacle, his best friend, Mitchell Anderson, also obsessed with him and was torturing me to leave him for her… *** What was Eve going to do if she fell in love with Justin but those things that tried to create grave fear in their relationship were present. Could Justin's dominant and over-possessive nature be a negative or positive effect to anyone or anything? …..

"You’re mine, Emery. You always have been." Emery Hart is a lawyer, famous for crafting the perfect prenup agreement for couples. But her most frustrating client? The one and only billionaire, Darren Blackwood, her ex-husband. Every time he gets engaged, he hires her to draft the contract, only for the relationship to crash and burn. Emery tells herself it’s just business, but deep down, she knows the truth, Darren is still playing with her. When another prenup lands on her desk, she assumes it's just another fiancée. But Darren corners her, his voice low and possessive. "Did you even read it, sweetheart? This contract… it’s for you." Trapped in his games, Emery confronts the past she’s been running from. Because Darren never stopped wanting her and this time, he won’t let her go.

Ibuku sangat membenci perempuan. Bahkan aku, anak perempuannya sendiri. Sejak aku lahir, dia sudah ingin membunuhku. Memakai lipstik, aku dipukul. Mengenakan rok, aku kena pukul juga. Apalagi kalau aku mendekati Ayah, akan lebih parah lagi. Menjelang ujian masuk perguruan tinggi, ibuku yang sangat membenci perempuan menyebarkan gosip di sekolah, menuduhku merayu ayahku sendiri. Sampai akhirnya aku terjun dari lantai lima belas. Hasilnya? Ibuku sangat puas.

Pacarku, yang juga merupakan teman masa kecilku itu gagal dalam membangun usaha dan terlilit utang miliaran. Dia memohon padaku untuk membantunya. Jadi, aku berhenti kuliah dan menjual miras untuk membantunya mengelola arus kasnya. Sepuluh tahun kemudian, dia melamarku dan kupikir kerja kerasku akhirnya terbayar. Sampai aku menemukan riwayat obrolannya dengan teman-temannya di ponsel. [ Delvina sudah hampir 30 tahun. Dia terlalu tua dan kotor. Dia nggak layak dampingi kamu. ] [ Siapa yang tahu dia itu sebenarnya jual miras atau jual diri untuk melunasi utangmu dulu? ] [ Lagian, gimana dengan anakmu dengan sekretarismu? ]

Demi Ricardo dan putri kami, aku rela mengorbankan segalanya dan menjadi ibu rumah tangga penuh waktu. Namun, sejak kekasih lamanya resmi bercerai, semuanya pun berubah. Suamiku mulai muak padaku. Putriku memperlakukanku bagaikan seorang pembantu. Hatiku hancur tak bersisa. Aku menandatangani surat cerai, melepaskan semua hak dan meninggalkan segalanya untuk pergi sejauh mungkin. Namun, kenapa sekarang mereka malah menyesal?

Putri angkat Keluarga Edrick Sanjaya hanya tersedak air kolam renang. Namun, dia mengikatku dan memasukkan tubuhku ke dalam kolam renang, hanya menyisakan celah kecil sekitar dua sentimeter yang kiranya bisa aku gunakan untuk bernapas. Dia berkata. "Kamu akan menanggung dua kali lipat penderitaan yang Cindy alami." Aku tidak bisa berenang, jadi hanya bisa berusaha keras untuk tetap bernapas dan memohon bantuannya sambil menangis. Namun, yang aku dapatkan sebagai balasan adalah teguran dingin darinya. "Kalau nggak diberi pelajaran, kamu nggak akan bisa patuh." Aku hanya bisa meronta dalam keputusasaan .... Setelah lima hari, dia akhirnya luluh dan memutuskan untuk mengakhiri hukuman ini. "Kali ini aku akan melepaskanmu, tapi kali, aku akan membuatmu sadar!" Namun, yang tidak dia ketahui adalah mayatku sudah berubah menjadi lebih besar.

Dulu, sahabat kecilku pernah berjanji akan menikahiku setelah kami lulus kuliah. Namun di hari pernikahan, dia malah datang terlambat. Saat kami akhirnya menemukannya, dia justru sedang bersama Meisy, adik tiriku di atas ranjang hotel. Di depan banyak orang, Evan, pewaris keluarga terkaya tiba-tiba berdiri dan dengan lantang mengumumkan bahwa akulah perempuan yang diam-diam dia cintai selama bertahun-tahun. Selama menikah lima tahun, setiap kata yang pernah kuucapkan selalu diingat oleh Evan, Aku sempat mengira diriku adalah orang yang paling dia sayangi. Hingga suatu hari, saat sedang beres-beres, aku tak sengaja menemukan sebuah dokumen rahasia di laci meja kerja Evan. Halaman pertama adalah CV milik Meisy. Ada tulisan tangannya sendiri di atasnya, [Perhatian utama di atas segalanya.] Lalu ada juga berkas perjadwalan rumah sakit yang belum pernah kulihat sebelumnya. Tanggalnya tepat pada malam ketika aku mengalami kecelakaan. Saat itu, aku dibawa ke rumah sakit milik Keluarga Evan, tapi operasinya terus tertunda. Saat aku tersadar kembali, bayi dalam kandunganku sudah tiada, karena pendarahan hebat. Aku pernah menangis dalam pelukannya hingga kehabisan suara, tapi tak pernah menceritakan apa yang sebenarnya terjadi. Aku tak ingin menambah kekhawatirannya. Namun, kini aku baru tahu, Meisy juga terluka malam itu dan perintah yang Evan berikan pada rumah sakit adalah, “Kerahkan semua tenaga ahli, dahulukan keselamatan Meisy.” Air mataku membasahi halaman kertas, melunturkan tulisannya. “Kalau aku bukan prioritas terpentingmu, lebih baik aku menghilang dari hidupmu.”