cunning

Ariana Carter never imagined her life would take a complete turn when she tripped—literally—into Ethan Cole’s world. One moment she was a struggling nurse, and the next, she was locked in a year-long marriage contract with a ruthless billionaire. Ethan, cold and calculated, needs a wife for 365 days to secure his company from his cunning cousin, Jared. Ariana, clumsy yet full of life, is everything he isn’t. But the more time they spend together, the more lines begin to blur. Jared isn’t one to back down easily. And when Emma, Ariana’s estranged sister, shows up with a shocking revelation—a fake pregnancy—Ariana finds herself in the middle of chaos she never signed up for. With betrayals, hidden agendas, and an undeniable pull between them, will Ethan and Ariana’s contract marriage last a year… or will it end in heartbreak?

Being the bastard daughter of a mafia capo taught me to live in the shadows. Living was my only option... until Alessandro D' Amato, Italy's most feared criminal leader, had me in his sights. Not only is he a cunning and ruthless mafia capo, he's also an alpha werewolf, and from the moment he saw me, he claimed me as his own. The last thing I need is to be tied to someone as dangerous as Alessandro, but my blood and my past hide a secret that could destroy everything. Now, with the mafia and supernatural clans on the brink of war, I'm the weapon everyone wishes they had... and Alessandro doesn't plan to share. Even if I resist the Alpha, he always takes what belongs to him.

Brianne Phoebe Henson got her heart broken. She caught his beloved boyfriend and sister on the same bed. They fooled them and she was filled with hatred and pain, the reason that even the strongest alcohol could no longer mend her heart. When she woke up the next day, she decided to forget everything from her past. She buried it deep down to her soul; the pain and the anger. Until this day came when she was kidnapped by her parents, that's the only way for her to come back home, but their reunion ended up so bad. Nalaman niyang gusto ng kaniyang mga magulang na ipakasal siya sa isang lalaki na hindi niya kilala. She was a rebel, she would never let her parents control her. Unintentionally, their arguments caused an accident, her daddy got a heart attack. Ayaw niya mang maipakasal, bumalik siya sa kanilang tahanan at sinubukang isalba ang nalulugi na nilang kompanya at para sa kaniyang ama na biglang na-coma. Ang plano niya'y bayaran ang pagkakautang ng kaniyang pamilya at hindi magpapakasal sa lalaking pinagkakautangan nila. Ngunit nang makilala niya si Pierce Amansa, ang lalaking dapat ay pakakasalan niya, doon niya napagtanto ang lahat. His future husband, the hot CEO, was the same drop dead gorgeous man she kissed years ago in the elevator. Kahit anong subok niyang takasan ang lalaki, para itong patibong na paulit-ulit siyang nahuhulog at hirap na hirap makaahon. He's undeniably handsome, cunning, and rich. Lahat ng gusto ng isang babae ay mahahanap kay Pierce Amansa ngunit ang takot na baka masaktan siyang muli at lokohin ay nagiging dahilan para patuloy niya itong takbuhan. Hanggang saan ang kaya niyang gawin? Hanggang kailan niya ito tatakbuhan? Nakahanda ba siyang buksan ulit ang puso niya para sa lalaking CEO matapos itong madurog?

Aku terbangun tanpa identitas di sebuah laboratorium tak bernama. Hanys dua hal yang kuketahui mengenai tempat ini, yakni ... tempat ini berbahaya dan hanya dengan 'bermain' barulah aku bisa keluar. Entah apa yang terjadi di luar sana, yang jelas ... aku harus keluar untuk mencari tahu siapa diriku ... dan bagaimana aku bisa berada di tempat jahanam ini?!

Rose Destiny "Reese" Lincoln, now 21 and self-sufficient since the age of 18, has no choice but to reconcile with her family to save her favorite children's orphanage from demolition. She must agree to her father's terms in order for him to assist her in repaying the orphanage's debt. She has no interest in their company, but she will readily agree if he asks her to be a part of it. But her father, a shrewd and cunning businessman, has other ideas. She must marry Joseph Coz Taylor, the moody and mysterious CEO of MT Corporal. Labor unions and CEOs of companies he took over dubbed him a "monster," but he couldn't care less. Reese didn't know Coz at all, but if marrying him can save her safe haven, it's worth losing her prized liberty. She did married him, but they had to keep it a secret from the rest of the world. She didn't mind if they had to conceal their marriage for the sake of the orphanage's safety. But not until secrets that have wrecked not only her life but also her heart are slowly revealed. Truly a demon was once an angel because the savior she thought was the villain after all.  Secrets upon secrets are revealed, unlocking the truths hidden beneath the lies. Will everything come together in the end? Or will they simply let their lives be ruined by their secrets?

Alvin Matthias Altaraza, the ruthless and cunning when it comes to his business. Featured as one of the most succesfull CEO and bachelor in town. In his stand on the society, women would easily flocked in their feet just to get his precious attention. But fate was really joking with him when he first laid his eyes on a beautiful but simple woman named Elena. The woman was fearless and feisty not to mention, very witty. Alvin would definitely do everything to get her. By hook or by crook!

Rhexyl is a college student whom you wouldn't want to know. She is a nerd and likes wearing boyish clothes. She might just be an ordinary girl, but with a very cunning attitude and certified rule breaker. She was always oblivious to her surroundings, and never cared even though she always had been bullied. Until one day, she got into the University of Der Mord, the school of everyone's dreams. Suddenly, her quiet life, as well as her heart, came into life when she had met Sylvester - a silent, cold-hearted, snob, and extremely dangerous man. What kind of life awaits her? Will she be able to stay or just leave?

Dahil sa hirap ng buhay ay walang pagpipilian si Lucille kung hindi kumapit sa patalim. Kailangan niyang ipagamot ang nakababatang kapatid kung kaya’y pikit mata siyang pumayag sa isang kasunduan. She will spend the night and sleep with a rich and powerful man - Mr. Franco Delay Vega. Sa pagtapak niya sa Hotel kung saan sila magkikita ay abot-abot ang kaba niya. She doesn't know that a cunning and dangerous beast is impatiently waiting for her. Will Lucille find her escape or is she bound to a destiny beyond her control?

He's a demon prince, playful and deceiving. A cunning and favorite is to lie. His name is Beelzebub, a demon. While She's a normal woman, a blind and pitiful one. Solo in life, and bullied by everyone. Her name is Rana, a human. Paano kung isang araw ay magkasalubong ang mga landas nila? Paano kung ang isang tao ay mapatino ang prinsipe ng demon realm, may malaking epekto kaya ito sa magka-iba nilang mundo? What if, the woman fell first but the demon fell harder Will love wins when Beelzebub wants Rana to be his Queen, yet the king of demon is against it?

A cunning, underhanded plan was to act and be Kelly Raevan Entera, a known daughter of a prominent family and happens to be Atty. Hideo Christian Lacson's wife. But as Acy tries to duplicate Kelly's personal qualities, instead of achieving only about her mission, she discovers beyond her expectations. An unfathomable side of its caliginous intent beneath the shadow of companion. Now, she found her real self, yet, lost amids the dark street of doubt and confusion. In between havoc, her only choice is to live in someone's name and character, even though it means robbing someone's life. She needs to do it or else, she will die.