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Aidan, a billionaire and CEO of Empire is known for the title 'Top 5 Hottest Bachelor' for two reasons. His extremely good-looks and for not wanting to get married, at least until he reaches forty but his mother keeps on setting him with unwanted dates, leaving him frustrated. Kenna, Aidan's best friend, is a doctor who has never found the right time for love. She has always been busy with work to an extent that she forgets about her own personal life. Both of them has always been close ever since they were kids, after a single incident that happened, instantly making them inseparable. As they grew older, things began to change yet best friends are forever . . . no matter the circumstances. What happens when Aidan sets up a contract and wants Kenna to be a part of it?

When billionaire Dominic Hayes is accused of corporate fraud, he hires Serena Caldwell, the country’s top lawyer, to clear his name. As Serena uncovers a web of betrayal led by Dominic’s vengeful cousin, danger escalates, and sparks fly between them. Torn between professionalism and passion, they must work together to expose the truth—before it’s too late

Cheated and humiliated by her husband, the heiress Dahlia’s life is turned upside down. In a burst of anger she vows to prove to the world she doesn’t need anyone. An unplanned kiss with Dane, a young upcoming businessman who has secrets of his own; opens the doors to new possibilities and makes them join hands. What will happen when the two realise they have far more in common then they ever thought? When lies are uncovered and secrets are spilt, will their budding love blossom? Or will this world of danger, desire and deceit tear them apart? ----- "Are you naturally clumsy, Ms El Nazari, or do you just need an excuse to fall into my arms?” I frowned pushing him away, trying not to pay attention to how firm and toned his body was. "You can carry on wishing Mr Altaire,” I said haughtily, stepping closer I patted his cheek. “I don't do younger men.” ----- I'll close my eyes, Mama. So you can kiss Uncle!” Aria's words made my eyes widen in shock. "We aren't kissing!" I said, quickly rushing off to find a bowl for the beans. I didn't miss Dane's smirk as Aria's eyes became shadowed. Her cheerful mood from moments earlier vanished as she looked down at her shoes. "But I want uncle to be my daddy.”

At age 5, I met you. Understood that I was born to marry you. You were silent, you were shy. But I managed to make you be my friend. At age 13, I fell in love with you. I loved your cheeky smile. I loved the way I am the only person you rely on.At age 17, I became yours and promised myself to you. I pledged to wait for you no matter how long. You were sweet, caring, and treated me like I'm the only woman in your world. At age 18, you left. Moving to another country to meet the future that you are born to. I waited but you hardly called. At age 25, you came back for me, but you're not the man I knew. From the day I was born, I was meant to be his. It was okay. Everything was great. I loved him as we played on the playgrounds, as we watched grow up- and he loved me. Suddenly, he left with his father to go to Italy leaving me behind for seven years, he came back but he wasn't the same.From the day I was born, I was meant to be his. I was happy to be his. But he was no longer the man who I was betrothed to.

“Semua orang berkata kamu ini mandul. Ayah dan Ibuku sudah menunggu selama 5 tahun! 5 tahun itu waktu yang lama untuk memiliki seorang anak!” Teriak Melvin penuh emosi. “Aku sudah cukup sabar dengan kamu Zee!” Melvin mengelus dadanya untuk menenangkan dirinya sendiri.“Tapi aku tidak mandul, kak. Dokter sudah menyatakan itu.”Pernikahan tanpa ada anak membuat adanya kekurangan dari sebuah keluarga. Getir dan pahit karena dikatakan mandul oleh suami sendiri, dan sang suami yang lebih memilih menikah siri dengan wanita lain yang lebih muda. Bagaimana perjalanan Zeline dalam pernikahannya? Apakah ia kuat menghadapi perselingkuhan suaminya ataukah ia memilih untuk bercerai?

“I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna.” One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I’m still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait… If I am mated to triplets, how come I’m about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***

"Just like in highschool, if you have the rooftop, it means that it is your territory and there would be no one to stop your ascension...but, standing at the top gives bittersweet feelings too in between your glory and sorry." Biglaan ang pag-uwi ni Bella sa Pilipinas upang makita ang kanyang lolo na hindi niya kilala. Pagkauwi ay iba ang naabutan niya, ang testamentong siya ang magmamana ng lahat ng ari-arian ng mga Echizen. Pagkatapos niyon, ayaw na siyang pabalikin ng kanyang ina sa Japan, ang bansang naging tahanan niya ng sampung taon, dahil nalaman nila ang pinakatatago niyang sikreto na isa siyang gangster. Nangako siya sa kanyang ina na magbabagong buhay. At dahil doon ay nagtago siya sa pagiging isang nerd. First day of school, nakabangga na niya ang bully na si Jarvis Fortalejo na kilala bilang Emperor ng Black Dragon Gang, ang kinatatakutan na gang sa Pilipinas. Dahil sa insidenteng iyon ay hindi na matamihik ang kanyang school life kaya naisip ni Bella ang makipag deal sa black dragon gang pero hindi niya akalain na iyon ang makakapagbago na kanyang buhay. Bella was forced to disguise as the girlfriend of the Emperor and she hated his guts! Jarvis Fortalejo is sure to be the king of arrogance, hot headed and ruthless leader pero biglang naglaho ang impression niyang iyon nang makilala niya ito. Marunong din pala siyang tumawa at masaya rin palang kasama. Hanggang sa dumating na nga ang araw na— she fell in love with him. But becoming the Emperor’s Queen will not be easy as she will be forced to face the challenge of his underlings, the 5 Gangs. Will she fall back and lose the man he learned to love or will the legendary Black Butterfly step up to win the fight?

Danica Trina Vitorri Toretto, is a mafia princess of the Vitorri-Toretto clan. A billionairess on her own at the age of five. She has everything in life and she always gets what she wants. She is a dangerous mafia assassin in her generation. Owned a chain of businesses all over the globe, Trina lives a lavish life eversince. But there's only one thing na hindi n'ya makuha-kuha. At ano yon? Ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng panganay na anak ng kan'yang ninong Howald at ninang Amber. Joshua Hades El Frio, is the only man na minahal n'ya simula pagkabata. Wala s'yang ibang hinangad kundi ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng lalaki. But Joshua is not interested to her. Harap-harapan nitong isinasampal sa kan'yang pagmumukha— na ayaw s'ya nito at wala itong kahit katiting na nararamdaman sa kan'ya. Saan kaya hahantong ang kabaliwan n'ya kay Joshua? Matutugonan kaya ng lalaki ang nararamdaman n'ya rito? Oh baka habangbuhay lamang s'yang kamumuhian nito dahil sa kan'yang nakaraan.

Emily Valerie, harus menerima takdir pahit dengan menjadi yatim piatu ketika kedua orang tuanya dikabarkan tewas dalam kecelakaan. Hal ini juga akhirnya yang memaksa Emily untuk tinggal bersama keluarga tantenya yang tidak menyukai dirinya. Keluarga tantenya justru memanfaatkan Emily untuk mendapatkan 1 miliar dengan menikahkan Emily dengan seorang pria kaya yang dikabarkan memiliki kelainan orientasi seksual. Meski telah menjadi Istri Axel, selama satu bulan pertama Axel tidak pernah datang menemui Emily. Akankah Emily mempertahankan pernikahannya bersama Axel?

Semua berawal dari pengkhianatan suamiku, ia menghadirkan duri dalam rumah tangga kami. Pernikahan yang sudah berjalan selama 5 tahun tersebut di paksa berakhir, lantaran aku memutuskan untuk bercerai. Bukan tanpa alasan, selama masih bisa melawan, kenapa aku harus diam. Belum lagi, rahasia demi rahasia yang disembunyikan Iparku terbongkar. Sanggupkah diri ini bertahan? Menata serpihan hati yang berhamburan, atau justru sebaliknya?