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"Maybe it is true that there is always one who will get to you-that person with a special something that will let him sneak under your defenses." Lily feels there is no escape from the dark world she inhabits. At hindi na rin niya gustong makawala mula roon. And just as long as she relies only on herself, she knows she would be okay. Isa lang ang pakay ni James sa pagpipilit na makalapit kay Lily-ang gantihan ang babae sa ginawa nito sa kanyang kapatid. But as he tries to get under the woman's skin, he realizes the danger he is putting himself in-danger that is more emotional than physical. Because slowly, he finds he is being seduce to join her in the dark world she lives in. The Red room. Lust,love and pain- those are what Lily and James both share. And it seems neither of them wants to escape from that-just as long as they are both in on it.

"What... What are these?" Selene stammered, her voice barely more than a whisper. "Divorce papers?" She looked up at Maximus, searching his face for some sign of a joke, a mistake - anything to tell her this wasn’t real. His eyes flickered with a brief moment of hesitation before hardening into a steely gaze. "If Jess hadn’t disappeared, we never would have gotten married” he drawled before delivering the final blow. “Well, Jess is back now.” She couldn’t breathe. Despite her best efforts over their three years of marriage, Maximus had never acknowledged her nor loved her the way he loved Jess. **** She signed the papers, and left his life for good, taking the babies growing in her womb with her. A few years later, She became a top medical doctor and did everything possible to stay away from Maximus. However, on her twins’ fifth birthday, they came running to her, giggling: "Mummy, we found our billionaire daddy!" She looked up and saw Maximus standing in front of her, clearly expecting her to run into his arms. Instead, She chuckled. His eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets when she responded with a deadpan expression, "No, babies, your Father is dead."

It was my first day back to school and I had fallen into the arms of my chemistry teacher, Mr. Dalton. I had planned to scale through the remaining semesters in Bellingham High School like a ghost but it seemed impossible because I kept running into the arms of this man who made my body burn with desires and my world spin. He’s my teacher and I'm his student but I prefer to be called His Pet. There was much more to know about this man, much more than I had expected.

Emily Brown, a fiercely determined and intelligent woman, is driven by a burning desire for revenge against the powerful billionaire, Wyatt McKinley. Haunted by her family's ruin, she devises a plan to marry Wyatt through a contract marriage to restore her family’s name. After the marriage, Emily moves into Wyatt’s mansion, which now becomes a battleground for their clashing personalities and hidden desires. Sparks fly as their encounters range from fiery arguments to stolen moments of unexpected tenderness. Wyatt, the enigmatic and possessive billionaire, is not one to be easily controlled. Intrigued by Emily's audacity, he delves deeper, determined to unravel the truth behind her proposal. With each revelation, Wyatt's protective instincts kick in, blurring the lines between his possessive nature and genuine concern for Emily's well-being. As Emily and Wyatt discover their love for each other, obstacles surface. Rivals from within the corporate world emerge, seeking to dismantle their tenuous alliance. Secrets buried deep in the past threaten to shatter the fragile trust they've built, putting their budding romance and shared future in jeopardy. The more they navigate the treacherous waters of their contract marriage, the more they must confront their deepest desires. Will their contract be the catalyst for their downfall, or can they find solace and redemption in each other's arms?

Alea tiba-tiba menghadapi kenyataan pahit saat perusahaan ayahnya dinyatalan berada di ambang kebangkrutan. Untuk menyelamatkan keluarganya, ia pun menerima perjodohan dengan Adrian, seorang pria dari keluarga konglomerat yang ternyata menyelingkuhinya! Diliputi amarah dan kekecewaan, Alea melarikan diri ke sebuah bar dan tak sengaja menghabiskan malam dengan seorang pria tampan yang ia kira hanya seorang pria penghibur. Namun siapa sangka pria itu sebenarnya Kaelan Evander Sinclair, seorang bangsawan terpandang yang namanya dihormati di kalangan elite?!

Jevin mengajukan tiga persyaratan aneh kepada Jena setelah resepsi pernikahan. Pertama, tidak boleh bertanya ke mana, di mana, dan bersama siapa. Ke dua, bersedia digauli setiap hari Senin dan Kamis. Ke tiga, dalam waktu setahun Jena harus mengandung anaknya. Ketika Jena hamil, Jevin memintanya untuk merahasiakan berita tersebut dari keluarganya. Anehnya, seorang perempuan bernama Vivian justru diberi tahu oleh Jevin perihal kehamilan Jena. Awalnya Jena mengira bahwa Jevin berselingkuh dengan Vivian. Namun, Jevin akhirnya memberi tahu bahwa bayi yang dilahirkan Jena nantinya akan diserahkan kepada Vivian sebagai penebus dosanya pada Vivian di masa lalu. Apakah Jena menyetujui keputusan Jevin?

Sylvia Delavin, who suffered in pain her complete existence because of an incurable disease. Questioning everything of what had befallen her parents? Even in that scenario she still managed on being a fierce mage with incredibly powerful mana. Pushing beyond her limits to shield those she loves. Would she find the cure she's been looking for? While truth unfolds, she fell in love with a person who is not her kind, a creature that has been long gone however came back with a vindictive intention towards humanity. A Forbidden Love.

Sam Huston, a fresher having crush on Wil Heyworth (Mr.popularity), a basketball player. Later that crush develops into love before she even knows it. On the valentine's day she decided to tell her love to him but she came to know something big. Calix, a sophomore and a member of basketball team. He fell in love with Sam at first sight. He propose Sam eventhough knowing she already like someone. Things get complicated on Sam's journey of love. Will she know with whom did she really in love with?

"Kamu adalah pewaris tunggal perusahaan Papa!" Satu kalimat tersebut berhasil mengubah 180° kehidupan Allen Adiguna dari seorang karyawan muda biasa menjadi calon pewaris perusahaan milik ayah kandungnya, Ronald Adiguna yang ternyata seorang konglomerat. Terdengar menakjubkan bukan? Tapi kenyataan tidaklah semanis itu. Perjalanan Allen untuk mendapatkan apa yang sudah seharusnya menjadi miliknya nyatanya penuh dengan berbagai gejolak dan rintangan. Semua orang di sekelilingnya turut merasa 'memiliki' dengan kekayaan yang tidak akan habis tujuh turunan yang diwariskan kepadanya. Mampukah Allen melalui itu semua? Lalu bagaimanakah dengan kisah cintanya? Apakah akhirnya ia akan berlabuh pada Alessia, sahabat yang sudah ia cintai selama hampir separuh hidupnya? Ataukah takdir akan memilihkan sosok lain untuknya?

The day my father jumps to his death, I'm taken in by Scout Saccone, an influential scion. He treats me like a princess for eight years, turning me into the target of everyone's envy. However, everything changes when he walks right into a trap and has a wild night with me after being drugged. I can't stop myself from confessing my deep-seated love for him when at the peak of my flame. To my devastation, he thinks I drugged him to have my way with him. He berates me for being shameless and hedonistic. The following day, he announced his impending marriage to his childhood sweetheart. Everyone thinks I'll kick up a fuss as I've always done, but I merely take a pill to end my pregnancy. Then, I leave without a word on his wedding day.