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Maureen Salagunting is a go-getter whose dreams are bigger than her ability and wallet. In fact, she wanted to become a neurosurgeon because she thought it is the hardest profession anyone could have, and she doesn't mind if she would be an old, loveless maiden as long as her bank account is fat and flooding with money. But fate didn't coincide with her plans and she settled with being a private school teacher, then an online live seller when COVID-19 shook the lives of humanity that made her lose her job as well. When she thought everything couldn't get any worse, her shaken life shattered totally when her mother lost the battle against the virus on the day of her 24th birthday, making her wish to cease her existence too. After crying her heart to God, a dashing, mysterious man in a business suit was waiting outside the chapel, telling her to fulfill the marriage agreement she signed eight years ago as a joke. Should she deny it? Or should they begin faking love amidst the pandemic?

Slaine Amaris Aranza is a loving sister, a best friend, a good listener, and a hardworking daughter. She possesses beauty that can enthrall men and a personality that makes people admire her. Not everyone will like you, especially when you have the things, the attention they haven't. Instead, they'll bask in delight when they see you fail. Despite being kind and approachable to everyone, Slaine still receives some shaming about her past and unconfirmed current romantic relationships. She has a long list of suitors, but no one has her attention these days except one. Her crush, whose she's been eyeing for three years. The man who always wore stoical expression and academically focused type of guy. She did everything for him to notice her. She provoked him, tagging around and acting like as if she had a right on him. Until such time that infatuation she has for him turned to affection. Will the man she loves be attracted not only on her enthralling beauty but also on her personality?

Nora Brooks and Vaughn Keller have an ideal employee-employer relationship. Everything between the two have been strictly business since they started working together five years ago. All of that goes to shreds after a scandal is made out of them in a tabloid, insinuating that the two share a romantic relationship. As the launch date for Vaughn’s forthcoming resort draws closer, his advisors see this as a way to encourage publicity of it. With Vaughn’s cold and calm exterior mixed alongside Nora’s flawless ethics, there is so much room for sparks to fly when it comes to their compatibility. Being in the spotlight together, flaming the theories of being in love, Vaughn and Nora start to realize that they might not just be pretending, and that they might have actually fallen in love with each other.

In my dormitory, there was a poor student. With all the good intentions in the world, my roommates and I were eager to help her, not realizing how much our help would cost. She wasn't impressed by the hairdryer we offered, insisting on borrowing a branded one instead. The skincare products we gave her? They were applied to her feet. And, as if that wasn't enough, she specifically demanded luxury face cream. One day, I lent her my tablet to look up some information, and to my surprise, she secretly opened up my gaming app, spent all the diamonds and reward tickets I had saved for half a year, and left me empty-handed. When I asked her to pay me back, she turned the tables and posted a public message online, accusing me. "I'm just a poor student from the countryside, never played games before. Are the materials in the game really worth this much?" Before I knew it, the comment section was flooded with criticisms of me. In a fit of frustration, I fired back with a post of my own, throwing her into the spotlight. "Well, I suppose you've never tasted the bitterness of being cyberbullied, have you?"

Apa yang terjadi jika kalian bertemu kembali dengan cinta pertama kalian? Karel Hardys, seorang duda keturunan Belanda yang berprofesi sebagai direktur operasional PT. Lazeesfood, tanpa sengaja bertemu kembali dengan cinta pertamanya, Alexa Zivara yang juga seorang janda. Pertemuan keduanya pun menjadi awal kedekatan mereka kembali, setelah hampir lima belas tahun tidak saling berkomunikasi. Tetapi, tanpa Karel sadari, hubungan dirinya dengan Alexa tercium oleh media online, yang memuat foto-foto dan rumor antara keduanya. Hal ini tentu saja membuat Meita, mantan istri Karel naik pitam, sehingga memunculkan niatan untuk menghancurkan Alexa. Tipu muslihat dan fitnah akhirnya berhasil menghancurkan bisnis milik Alexa, tetapi persidangan akhirnya berhasil mengungkapkan kejahatan terselubung Meita. Bisnis tak kembali, tetapi ada yang kembali, yaitu Donny, mantan kekasih Alexa tiba-tiba datang dan memberikan kesegaran dalam kehidupan Alexa. Karel pun harus kembali patah hati karena kehadiran Donny. Dimana ia tidak pernah menyangka jika Alexa memiliki seseorang yang begitu melindungi selain dirinya. Kecemburuannya pun benar-benar membuncah, tak kala ia menyaksikan kedekatan keduanya, di depan matanya sendiri. Sementara itu, di sela-sela kehidupan cintanya yang belum sukses, Karel memutuskan untuk mundur dari jabatannya dan banting setir menjadi wirausahawan dan dengan bisnis itu ia berharap Alexa akan kembali jatuh hati padanya. Karel pun harus kembali patah hati karena Alexa tiba-tiba menghilang setelah berusaha mencari keberadaan Alexa, karena semua nomor kontaknya tidak aktif dan keluarganya pun tidak ada yang mau memberikan informasi akan keberadaan Alexa. Akankah Karel menemukan Alexa dan mengikatnya dengan tali pernikahan? Akankah terjadi perseteruan antara Karel dan Donny untuk merebut hati Alexa? Atau Alexa benar-benar menghilangkan dirinya dari jangkauan Karel dengan harapan Karel akan berhenti mencarinya. Atau Alexa memutuskan untuk keluar dari persembunyiannya dan melawan semua penghalang antara dirinya dan Karel? "Karl, just marry me!" atau "Karl, I love you, but good bye because I have someone else."

Tamara hinds, a free spirited and intelligent college student from a poor and average background, crosses paths with the cold, aloof and arrogant Professor Jesse Carter, a Billionaire prodigy, CEO of Carter Global Market and other businesses, Who is blessed with striking looks and boundless wealth through hard work and familial succession. He finds himself in the need of a fake girlfriend to escape relentless blind dates orchestrated by his family, he strikes a daring deal with Tamara: she pretends to be his girlfriend in exchange for a place to stay. As their charade unfolds, Jesse's walls come crashing down as he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to Tamara's infectious positivity. Despite having deep resentment towards women due to past trauma, Jesse slowly falls for her, struggling to hide his growing affection. However, their connection is threatened by dark forces lurking in the shadows. Will their bond survive the chaos? or will secrets tear them apart? Prepare for twists, romantic moments and an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Meet Kristina Desiree Fajardo, a tenacious 25-year-old dynamo hailing from the bustling streets of Manila. Her life's story is one of resilience, as she took on the role of the family's breadwinner and guardian after her parents left them in the lurch. With unwavering determination, Kristina has made it her mission to ensure her siblings have the best in life, from education to sustenance, allowances, and a roof over their heads. Known as "Tin" to her close-knit circle, Kristina is a fiercely independent soul who has never dabbled in the world of dating. Her unwavering focus on earning a living and providing for her family has left her with no room for romantic escapades. Love may be an uncharted territory for her, but all of that changes in the most unexpected way. One fine day, while navigating the labyrinth of life, she stumbles upon the enigmatic Efren Daniel Lopez, the young CEO of the formidable Lopez Corporation. In a twist of fate, he extends an extraordinary offer – the chance to become his wife for seven thrilling, life-altering months. Love, romance, and intrigue intertwine as Kristina's journey takes an unexpected turn, opening up a whole new chapter in her remarkable life.

The new intern always claimed to have the company’s best interests at heart, but her actions told a different story. To cut costs, she secretly swapped the two-thousand-dollar gift basket I had prepared for a client with a knockoff version she bought online for just two dollars, shipping included. During a critical overtime session, she turned off the power to save on electricity. Then, she boldly suggested canceling the company’s annual holiday leave. With a self-righteous expression, she declared, “The company doesn’t support freeloaders. I believe the holiday season is the perfect time to boost sales. I propose everyone work unpaid overtime and dedicate themselves selflessly to the company!” While the employees grumbled in frustration, I stepped up to refute her absurd suggestion and spoke out on behalf of the team. But instead of backing down, she accused me of embezzlement in front of everyone and recommended to the boss that I be fired. The shocking part? The boss agreed. Fine. If that was how they wanted it, I couldn’t wait to see how the company would function without me.

Lei is a modern woman who’s in need of so much money. Why? Because she wants money. Not to buy clothes she needs. Not to get a house nor a car. Just… money. She works at a fine night bar where she dances and entertains guests. But would you believe that Lei is still a virgin? She is. A twenty-one year old girl who entered the dark side of life at a very young age just because she wants to be rich. Almost five years of being a dancer, she’s still not satisfied. Until she met a rich man at the bar who offered her an agreement to pay her double salary just to have sex with him regularly without the expectation of a romantic relationship. His fuck buddy.

16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to understand what’s happening to her, as she wakes and realizes she’s becoming a vampire. Alienated from her parents and her friends, the only person she has left to turn to is Sage, the mysterious boy who has quickly become the love of her life. Yet Sage, whose house she finds boarded up, is nowhere to be found. <br><br>Scarlet, alone in the world, with nowhere left to turn, seeks out her friends and tries to reconcile with them. All seems to be patched up when they invite her to join them on a trip to an abandoned island in the Hudson—but as things get out of hand and Scarlet’s true powers are revealed, who her friends and enemies are becomes more confusing than ever. <br><br>Blake, still interested in her, tries to make amends. He seems sincere, and Scarlet is confused as she has to grapple with whether to be with Blake or to wait for Sage, who is nowhere to be found. <br><br>When Scarlet finally finds Sage, they have the most romantic time of her life; yet it is tinged with tragedy, as Sage is dying, with but a few days left to live. <br><br>Kyle, meanwhile, turned into the only other vampire left in the world, is on a murderous rampage, seeking Scarlet; Caitlin and Caleb consult with Aiden, and they each embark on different missions—Caleb to stop and kill Kyle, and Caitlin, to the famed Yale University library, to research the ancient relic rumored to both cure and kill vampires for all time. <br><br>It is a race against time, and it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming, and Sage is dying with each passing moment. As the book culminates in an action-packed, shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. Will Scarlet make the ultimate sacrifice to save Sage’s life? Will she risk everything she has for love?