Winter Crown

Alena Resha tak pernah menyangka bahwa akhir hidupnya begitu tragis. Setelah memergoki pacarnya tengah berselingkuh dengan sahabatnya, Alena yang saat itu tengah berlari menjauh, telat menyadari laju mobil dari arah berlawanan. Ia mati konyol. Alena Resha juga tak pernah menyangka, saat membuka mata, ia telah masuk ke dalam novel terakhir yang ia baca dan hidup kembali sebagai tokoh antagonis yang paling ia benci— Aquila Sapphire. Kalau boleh memilih, tentu saja Alena ingin menjadi tokoh pemeran utama wanita, supaya ia bisa menjadi kekasih sang putra mahkota. Atau paling tidak, jadi peran figuran pun bukan masalah, Alena jadi bisa memerhatikan dua karakter favoritnya, yakni sang putra mahkota dan protagonis wanita. Yang jadi masalah. Kenapa ia harus terlahir kembali sebagai Aquila Sapphire?! Perempuan jahat yang selalu berusaha mencelakakan sang peran utama karena merasa iri. Ditambah lagi, berdasarkan novel yang Alena baca, tokoh Aquila memiliki akhir riwayat yang mengenaskan, dia dieksekusi mati oleh sang putra mahkota itu sendiri. Satu hal yang pasti ; Alena tidak ingin mati konyol untuk yang kedua kalinya.

Camilla Kings is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. As the CEO of Tombell fashion house, she built a reputation as a savvy businesswoman with a laser focus on making her brand a global success. Her drive and determination have earned her the nickname "Camilla heartbreaker," as she's known for turning down prospective suitors in pursuit of her career goals. But everything changes when she wakes up in bed with her biggest rival, Alexander Cena. He's the wealthy and handsome owner of Xander's Jewels, and a member of the prestigious Cena family, owners of a precious stones mining company and many other highbrow companies. Her life becomes intertwined with loads of actions, unseen and unexpected twists, turns of adventures, and a whole lot of romance to discover love.

Five years ago, I died—my life as Irene Lancaster ended, along with the child in my womb. Pushed off a cliff by the woman who bore the man I once loved. But the true betrayal? He made her do it. To them, I was nothing. A mistake. An obstacle to be removed. But I survived. And now, I’ve returned with a new name, a new face, and the wealth and power of the richest man in the country. I came back for one reason—revenge. Cold. Ruthless. Nothing else mattered. Not even him. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. And the heart I thought had turned to stone... still remembers what it was like to love the one who destroyed it.

Important Note to Readers: This story includes two books in the same series. Each book focuses on a different generation of the powerful Wyndham family. Book 1: Gabriel & Isla (Completed) A scandal forces Isla Ainsworth to marry Gabriel Wyndham, the billionaire heir she never wanted. Tied down by duty, surrounded by enemies, and trapped in a loveless marriage, Isla has to survive in a family that never accepted her. He gave her his fame, wealth, protection, and his whole world… but never his heart. Until the truth changes everything. “Please, give me one more chance.”The proud billionaire kneels on one knee and kisses her hand earnestly. “Sorry, Mr. Billionaire. I already have a new life.” Book 2 (Start from Chapter 261) : Mercy & Aurelian (Ongoing) Betrayed by her fiancé. Sold by her parents. And used for profit. Mercy loses everything in one night. Determined to rebuild her life, she takes a job at Wyndham Holdings, only to catch the attention of its powerful, reclusive heir. Aurelian Wyndham doesn’t date. He doesn’t trust. And he’s not the type to marry. But when his family pressures him into an arranged match, he shocks everyone by proposing to Mercy instead. It was supposed to be a convenient marriage. Until living under the same roof begins to reveal secrets about Mercy’s past… secrets tied to the Wyndham empire itself. And now, walking away is no longer an option.

My name is Evelyn Brown. I represent the company in the IPO bidding process. Halfway through my presentation, I notice everyone in the room staring at me with puzzled expressions. In that instant, I realize my PowerPoint slides have been swapped for a "Paid Surrogate" advertisement. The wording is utterly humiliating. "I've lived the first 20 years of my life in a poor mountain village. I'm healthy and can promise a son. My price is negotiable." I rush backstage, only to see the impoverished student my father, Eric Brown, has sponsored for years laughing uncontrollably. Leaning against my fiance, Dwayne Woodruff, Katherine Cadwell says, "Oh, Ms. Brown, don't be upset! I was just teasing you to lighten the mood. You just got back home. Don't stress yourself out so much." I grab her arm, insisting she come out and explain herself. But out of nowhere, Dwayne shoves me to the floor. "You've just returned," he says. "We only pulled a little prank on you because we didn't want you to be too tense. If you can't handle even this amount of pressure, how can you be expected to take over the company?" I can't help but scoff. Right in front of them, I send the live recording straight to my father, the CEO. Without a second thought, I dial his number. "Dad, look at what your 'star scholarship student' just pulled. Can we have her and Dwayne kicked out of the company?"

During my graduation trip, my friends and I go on a road trip to the plateau. That's when I get afflicted with altitude sickness. As dark spots begin to form in my vision, I realize that my anti-sickness medication, which can definitely save my life, has been swapped for ibuprofen instead. I'm about to start demanding answers from the group when my fiance, Zayden Lowry, stops me. "Sorry, Noelle. I've given your imported medication to Erica. You should take some ibuprofen and try to ride out your sickness for the time being." I clutch the box of ibuprofen, already finding it difficult to breathe. "So, you're just going to make me wait for my death after taking ibuprofen, huh?" Zayden frowns deeply at me. "How could you say that? Erica is frail, but you shouldn’t curse her like that! "This trip is meant for us to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty, not an opportunity for you to show off your expensive medication! "My mom is right. You really need to change that spoiled temperament of yours. If not, I won't be able to afford your expenses, seeing as you're the frail type who collapses over the slightest inconvenience." I no longer pay Zayden any attention. Using what's left of my strength, I send my dad a text. "Dad, send someone here to take me home. Also, you can terminate the collaboration between our company and Zayden's."

Matagal ng inaasam ni Cecelia Raymundo na mabuntis siya, pero noong araw na nalaman niyang buntis siya ay ang araw rin na natuklasan n’ya na pinagtataksilan siya ng kanyang asawang si Maxwell de Silva at ng kanyang bestfriend na si Valentina Dionisio. Dahil isa siyang bulag at inakala ng mga ito ay hindi niya malalaman. Nagpanggap s’ya na hindi ‘yon alam at noong araw na ibibigay ng kanyang ama ang kompanya nito sa asawa n’ya ay inagaw niya ‘yon subalit hindi n’ya inaasahan na makunan siya. Sa tindi ng galit ay nilisan n’ya ang Pilipinas, pinagamot ang mga mata at muling bumalik para maghiganti. Malinaw na niyang nakikita ang magandang buhay ng asawa niya at kabit nito. Gusto n’ya lamang sirain ang mga ito pero hindi niya inaasahan na maka-one night stand niya si Magnus Quinn de Silva—ang nakatakdang pakakasalan niya at ang tiyuhin ng dating asawa. Subalit ang tunay na layunin nito ay gagawin lamang siyang trophy wife. Nasa rurok na s’ya ng tagumpay ng muling bumalik si Maxwell at nagmakaawang hiwalayan niya ang tiyuhin nito.

Der reichste Mann in Havenburg, Niklas Hoffmann, lag drei Jahre lang im Koma. Seine Ehefrau, Clara Weber, hatte ihn in dieser Zeit aufopferungsvoll gepflegt. Doch als er endlich erwachte, fand Clara auf seinem Handy eine zweideutige Nachricht. Seine erste Liebe war zurückgekehrt. Seine Freunde, die sie nie ernst genommen hatten, spotteten: „Der schöne Schwan ist zurück Zeit, das hässliche Entlein loszuwerden.“ Erst da wurde Clara klar, dass Niklas sie nie geliebt hatte. Sie war nichts weiter als ein erbärmlicher Witz in seinem Leben. Eines Abends erhielt Niklas dann das Scheidungsdokument von Frau Hoffmann. Der angegebene Trennungsgrund: „Der Ehemann ist körperlich nicht in der Lage.“ Mit finsterem Blick stürmte Niklas los. Doch dann sah er Clara – einst unscheinbar, jetzt in einem langen Kleid, mit eleganter, lässiger Haltung im Schein glitzernder Lichter – verwandelt in eine angesehene Medizinerin. Als sie ihn kommen sah, lächelte sie anmutig und sagte: „Herr Hoffmann, sind Sie hier zur Untersuchung in der Andrologie?“

"Are you the hunter, or the hunted?" Aria Strong, codename Spider, is a killer raised by the Black Dahlia mafia group. When she is tasked with assassinating Cyrrus Lied, the rich billionaire with a perfect image, she infiltrates his company and attempts to seduce him — only to find he is all too eager to comply. But the more she gets to know him, the less she understands. Who is he really? What darkness is he hiding underneath that sunny smile? Aria tightens the net around him, but what she doesn't know is that he has her right in his trap...

A she-wolf raised to believe she some day would be a rouge like her parents before her finds that fate has more in store.