qualities of a filipino

Jade is the daughter of a legendary mafia boss, or so her mother has told her. All she knows is that he died when she was six years old, however, while she has moved around all her live ever since her dad died, she learns there is more to that truth than she could have imagined. While she finds out her father is still very much alive, and has raised her brother she never even knew about, she gets wrapped up in the ugly truths of being a maffia princess, she falls in love with the one person who isn't included in any of this craziness, her best friend, who is also forbidden territory since he is the ex of her BFF...

“Your body belongs to me, Kitten.” He rasped out, cold index finger reaching out to trace over my fluttering pulse. I took an hesitant step backwards, but he took one forward, closing in on me even further and making my breath hitch. “Say it.” I gulped and averted my gaze instead, clutching on my towel harder. His grip on my chin was firm as he tipped my head upwards. I trembled in immense fear. “My b- body belongs to you.” I stuttered shakily, and a dark grin broke out on his face, making my blood run colder. “That’s right. Now, take this off. I don’t think we’ll be needing this tonight.” —— When an underboss’ territory gets raided and his wife and eldest son gets captured, what better way to rectify the situation than to seek help from the most popular Mafia Don in Italy and give his only daughter away in exchange for said help. Catherine has a deep rooted fear of men, and had secretly planned on eloping before she comes of age in which her hand would be given out in marriage, but when the unexpected happened and she had to be the sacrificial lamb, she knew her entire life was doomed. Damien’s was cold, ruthless and emotionless. He had no idea of what to do with his new wife who trembled around him like a lost kitten– but, he knew he could never let her go. Ever since he set his eyes on her and saw the tears running down her flushed cheeks, he knew he had to have her, protect her and keep her all to himself. That might just be hard to do, since danger was never, ever far away from him.

The quest is a journey of a man who is travailling in his life as a family man as he pursues success.

SPG ALERT! WARNING: R-18 Aliyah Deguilda is 18 years old and wants to take revenge on the ruthless CEO of VICL. Palaging bukang bibig ng ina niya na ang lalakeng iyon ang may kasalanan, rason kaya iyon ang tumatak sa isip ni Aliyah, ito rin ang rason ng pagkakaroon niya ng plano na maghiganti at para magawa ang plano ay balak niyang pa-ibigin ang lalake, hahanap ito ng paraan para masira ang kompanya nito, pero sadyang mapaglaro ang kapalaran. Hindi niya napansin na ang galit na nararamdaman niya ay napalitan ng unti-unting pag-usbong ng pag-ibig niya sa lalake. Makakaya kaya ng pag-ibig na umusbong na pigilin ang masamang balak ni Aliyah? O mananatili siya sa balak na wasakin ang CEO ng VICL? Maddix Villaranza, A CEO of Villaranza Infinite Cruise Line (VICL). Maddix have a trust issue. Wala siyang ibang gustong pagkatiwalaan maliban sa pamilya niya, no more, no one. Magbabago ang lahat nang makilala niya si Aliyah Deguilda. Is it right for him to trust again for a long time? Or will his trust breach again just like before? Paano kung malaman ni Maddix na kunektado si Aliyah sa taong sumira sa tiwala niya noon? Anong gagawin ni Maddix kapag nalaman niya na ang taong unti-unting nilalaanan niya ng tiwala ay anak ng taong sumira at nagtaksil sa kanya?

Struggling with the same mad man, Arist Bañara, who she never wanted, Mercian Ara Bueno spent the rest of her two years within her boyfriend's iron hands. She became the woman that wasn't really her and even developed fears that could easily bully her in times of attacks. When the couple had the chance to move at Arist's biological parents' house, Mercian hoped to finally seek help from others to escape from her boyfriend's mistreatments. But what shocked her was actually seeing Lucre Marcus Zorron being Arist's brother. Who would've thought that the man she lived with all this time was related to her ex lover?

A womanizer and a faithful wife. Saga is forced to marry the heir of Alcantara Food Company, but Marlon, her cold and distant husband, never liked her from the start. The worst part is, he hired someone to be her lover so he can divorce her. And Saga ended up falling in love with that man. But what if Marlon finally has a change of heart? Will he be able to fix his mistakes and mend her broken heart?

On the verge of a great war between the realms of humans and of dragons, Larice Whitewind, a female dragon hunter who has an extreme fear of fire, journeys out to find the dragon who burned her village and her parents alive; but when she realizes who the real enemy is, she must learn to face her greatest fear before she loses all the people she cares about ... including the "dragon" she loves. *** Meanwhile, Raeherys Alagor, the last Hyborn of the Dragon Realm who's afraid of making his own decisions, travels out to the human realm to find the Orb of Phlareus, the only heart of magic that can save them from the humans trying to annihilate their realm; but when he realizes that not all humans are bad, he has to learn how to make his own decisions to lead his brethren before he loses the entire dragon race for good.

I'm Lindt Group's CEO's mistress. When Gerald Lindt's fiancée calls to demand answers, I lean into his embrace and tell him to go to her. I play the role of a mistress perfectly. However, Gerald kisses me tenderly. "You're too kind, Lucy." I conceal the ruthlessness and hatred in my eyes as the image of a young woman's corpse appears in my mind. She was subjected to inhumane torture before her death. The pain of losing my loved one eats away at me; it's a feeling I'll never forget. I want all of these people who think they're better than me and my sister to pay with their lives.

Anastazie is a 18 year old innocent teenager who just wanted to find her loving mate to escape the bullies at school. But when she learns her mate is Rider, the cruel Alpha from the Westmincer pack, fear and mystery set in.

In a tale of revenge, rebirth, and romance, Ashlyn Knight rises from the ashes of public humiliation to become one of the most powerful figures in the business world. After being betrayed at her wedding by her fiancé Christopher White and his mistress Penelope, Ashlyn transforms through a strategic marriage to mysterious billionaire Richard Walker, who shares a connection to her past life as a military commander named Hannah. Ashlyn methodically dismantles the White and Knight families' empires, revealing dark secrets including Penelope's involvement in her mother's death and Christopher's illegitimate status. Her revenge plot takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she's actually Steven White's granddaughter through his illegitimate daughter, giving her a legitimate claim to both family empires. Richard, initially a partner in her revenge scheme, proves to be more than just an ally. Their marriage of convenience evolves into a powerful love story as they discover their shared past lives - he was a fellow commander who failed to protect Hannah in their previous existence and has spent this life making amends. The story climaxes at the International Business Summit, where Christopher's desperate attempt to destroy the couple backfires spectacularly. Multiple confrontations lead to Penelope's arrest, Christopher's imprisonment, and the public recognition of Ashlyn's birthright. In a dramatic moment, Richard renews their vows, transforming their tactical alliance into a declaration of true love. The narrative concludes with Ashlyn and Richard's unified empire becoming a model of ethical business leadership. They establish a foundation in her mother's name, helping others who face similar injustices. Their story becomes legendary in both business and social circles, proving that the sweetest revenge isn't just in destroying enemies, but in building something greater from the ashes of trauma while finding true love along the way.