cunning

"I am ready to assist you with your mother's medical bill." My eyes grew wide with shock at what she said. "What?" I looked at her in astonishment. "What did you say just now?" Theodore's business rival, the cunning and beautiful billionaire, Genevieve, offers Isabella a way out of her misery: she'll provide the life-saving treatment for Isabella's mother in exchange for Isabella's help in taking down Theodore's empire from the inside. She's torn between loyalty to the unknown man and her desire to save her mother. Getting along with the treacherous game to ruin the unknown man, she uncovers dark secrets about Genevieve's past and her true motives. What will become of her?

Si Dimitri Xavier Thomas Bazhaev, 31- taong gulang ay isang Filipino-Russian na negosyante at kilala sa larangan ng pagraracing. Siya ang may-ari ng pinakamalaking shipping company sa buong Asya. Kadalasan ay makikita si Dimitri sa mga diyaryo at mga sikat na magazines. Hindi din maikakaila ang kanyang gandang-lalaki dahil sa may lahi itong banyaga. Habulin ito sa mga babae at wala itong siniseryoso. Different place, different woman. Cunning at playboy kung tawagin ng nakararami si Dimitri. Lahat ng babae ay patapon para kay Dimitri ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay hindi niya inaasahang mababaliw siya sa isang babaeng nagngangalang Tiffany Bernales, 28-taong gulang. Hindi lubos maisip ni Dimitri na dadating ang panahon na mababaliw siya sa isang babae. Hindi niya lubos maisip na dadating ang panahon na makakaramdam siya ng takot na maiwan ng isang babae. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay nagkamali si Dimitri dahilan upang lumayo ang dalaga sa kanya. Pagkalipas ng limang taon ay nakita silang muli. Kataka-taka at may anak na dala-dala ang babae na ikina-igting panga ni Dimitri. Matutuloy pa kaya ang kanilang pag-iibigan? O tuluyan kayang siya ay lisanin ng babaeng kanyang pinakamamahal?

Orella Daria Maldini decided to marry Dante Laurenzo Ludovic after she found out that he had something to do with the incident that caused her brother's death. She also planned to take revenge and wanted to make Dante suffer until he finally died in her hands. During her revenge, she is assisted by a man who always wears a mask. Her revenge plan is always accompanied by enemy attacks that have targeted her. However, Dante always manages to help her, which makes their relationship even closer. Orella begins to doubt her revenge plan on Dante as she begins to fall in love with him. However, their relationship is interrupted by the arrival of Eliana Maria Nardo. She is Dante's ex and is obsessed with getting back together with him. She makes cunning plans to separate Dante and Orella, but all her plans fail. Instead, Orella realizes that she really loves Dante—until one day, a big secret is revealed. What is the big secret? So what about her revenge after Orella realizes how much she loves Dante?

Erika Regis dreamed of love and belonging, but her world has always been ruled by tragedy and secrets. Forced into a political union with the enigmatic Alpha Diego Di Rocco, she finds herself trapped in a cold, calculated marriage, fighting for acceptance in a pack that sees her as an outsider. But beneath Diego’s icy exterior lies a fractured soul, and as Erika battles to prove her worth, she begins to uncover dangerous truths about her tragic past, a prophecy that ties her fate to the survival of the Lycans, and the strength she never knew she possessed. Their mating ceremony is no fairy tale. Diego’s pack is steeped in tradition, secrets, and rivalries, and Erika is thrust into a world where she is both the object of scrutiny and the pawn in a dangerous game. Diego’s domineering mother, Dunia, and his cunning childhood friend, Lucia, conspire to test her every move, while Diego himself remains an enigma—distant yet magnetic, capable of igniting both longing and despair in her heart. When betrayal cuts deeper than any wound, Erika walks away—not to escape, but to reclaim her own power. Yet destiny has other plans. As enemies close in and war looms on the horizon, Erika must decide if her broken bond with Diego can be mended—or if she’s destined to rise alone. Gripping, seductive, and fiercely empowering, Dark Luna Rising will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-pounding page.

Emma Caldwell's ordinary life as a librarian in Willow Creek is turned upside down when she receives an enigmatic invitation to the reading of a stranger's will at Haverstone Manor. What begins as an inexplicable summons quickly spirals into a labyrinth of secrets, danger, and intrigue. As Emma delves deeper into the manor's mysteries, she discovers she's not the only one with a stake in its secrets. Fellow guests, each with shadowy motives, vie for a piece of the late Lord Haverstone's enigmatic legacy. Amid ancient symbols, cryptic maps, and peculiar artifacts, Emma uncovers the existence of a machine designed to manipulate time itself. Guided by clues left by the deceased lord, Emma must navigate a gothic maze of shifting alliances, hidden chambers, and eerie warnings. Her companions, including a sardonic teenager and a glamorous but cunning relative of Haverstone, are as unpredictable as the dangers lurking in the shadows. When betrayals come to light and an old foe reveals their true intentions, Emma finds herself the reluctant guardian of a power that could reshape existence—or destroy it. As the stakes rise, she must unravel the truth about Haverstone’s experiments and decide whom she can trust, all while racing to prevent the manor’s secrets from falling into the wrong hands. Blending gothic suspense, unexpected humor, and thrilling twists, "Haverstone's Legacy" is a gripping tale of mystery and courage, where every choice could mean the difference between salvation and catastrophe.

In the midst of grief and great mourning of her loved one, Rayana’s life takes a turn for the worst when Alejandro, the head of Cosa Nostra and a ruthless mafia emerges with a shocking revelation. Having her future altered by Alejandro’s cunning motives, she finds herself navigating the treacherous world of power and politics, irresistibly drawn to the dark and all powerful Alejandro. Given all of these, Rayana must confront harsh reality: in the game of love and war, nothing is fair; and loyalty is a luxury she cannot afford. Will she surrender to Alejandro’s passion and claim what does not belong to her, or will the secrets and lies tear her world to shreds even further?

"What does she have that I don't possess?" Arla questioned sarcastically. "As far as I know, I'm better in bed than her. Do you want to find out?" "Don't test my patience," Liam warned, his voice firm and unyielding. Unfazed, Arla continued her seductive advances, pulling off the first layer of her nightwear as she walked towards him. "Don't you want me?" she asked, her voice dripping with temptation. "Say you want me." Liam, unable to resist her allure, pulled her onto the bed and laid on top of her. "Touch me," she purred "I'm all yours." Arla, the notoriously rebellious youngest daughter of the famous billionaire Williams, was born into a complex family dynamic. With four daughters from different mothers, the Williams household was no stranger to drama and tension. After causing yet another scandal, Arla's father had had enough and decided to marry her off to Liam, a ruthless mafia leader. Unbeknownst to Arla, Liam's world was filled with numerous mistresses, each vying for his attention and favor. However, Liam's heart truly belonged to only one woman: Vivian, his childhood love. Amidst the chaos and passion that swirled within the mansion, Arla found herself under the watchful eye of Liam's cunning and ruthless stepmother, who controlled and manipulated the mistresses with an iron fist. Unwilling to be tamed, Arla's arrival in the mansion would shake the foundations of Liam's dynasty. As she navigated the tangled web of secrets, deceit, and desire, Arla refused to bow to the will of those who sought to control her. With her fierce spirit and unyielding determination, she would leave an indelible mark on the hearts and lives of those who dared cross her path.

Beth Marlowe’s life is turned upside down when she is forced to marry Vitali Marino a Powerful mafia boss. She wasn’t just forced to marry him, she was sold to him as a means of settlement for a debt her father owed him. Vitali, a ruthless and cunning leader is determined to protect his empire at all costs . As he gets to know Beth he begins to see her as more than just a pawn in his game of power . He is drawn to her innocence and finds himself wanting to protect her from the danger that lurks in the shadows . As their worlds collide , Beth discovers that nothing is as it seems . She discovers a huge secret from her past and begins to question everything she has ever known and believed in . As things escalate, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Vitali. She must use her wits and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead of the danger that surrounds her, she must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she is willing to risk everything for a chance at love and redemption. Throughout the story, Beth undergoes a transformation from a timid and submissive woman to a confident and assertive individual who takes control of her own destiny. Meanwhile Vitali’s demons are closing in on him, his past mistakes come back to haunt him and he’s forced to confront the consequences of his actions , he must also confront the possibility that he may lose the one person at has come to mean everything to him. Eventually, Beth and Vitali must work together to overcome their enemies and secure their future ,they must also confront the secrets and lies that have threatened to destroy them.

What began as a convenient, emotionless arrangement has swerved into a complicated mess as dark secrets, power and true love collide. A work obsessed billionaire, Rowan Randall, experiences what it really means to 'not know what you've got until you lose it' after his arranged wife, Maya, leaves when their happy marriage facade becomes too unbearable to keep up with. Maya believes that whether or not they had drawn up a contract on what they should and shouldn't do in public, she deserved happiness in the marriage and so after being treated like a stranger for over two years, she decides that remaining in the marriage is not worth it, especially now that Rowan's old friend resurfaces with a suspicious pregnancy! Maya doesn't believe that it's a mere coincidence and despite the huge loss she would have to face, she damns the consequences and finally leaves… but things only get more complicated. When Rowan notices that Maya has left an indelible mark on him and realizes he can't even breathe properly without her, he craves to have her back, but as he sets out to do so, he's now faced with a long-time rival, Cash Walter, an affluent asshole (his words, not mine) who passionately wants Maya as well. Things get more twisted…does Maya's adopted older brother seem to be falling for her too? With all the odds they're both facing will they be able to overcome their past mistakes, accept their dark secrets and fix their trust issues in order to rebuild their lost relationship? Who will Maya eventually settle with? The one who once scorned her or the one who loves her with everything in him? Or will the foul and cunning play of the antagonistic figures keep them apart forever? Perhaps it wasn't meant to be…

Amelia, an 18-year-old omega, has been suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her family members for her inability to shift into a wolf. When her step sister, Linda, who was initially betrothed to the ruthless and cunning werewolf lord, Alpha Adrian, becomes unavailable, Amelia is forced to take her place as his bride.