the beginning after the end 9

Rima: Jacob Snow is a puzzle. I had initially mistaken him for a cold, uncaring, and arrogant CEO, but as we work together, I realize he's the exact opposite. He's warm, considerate, and humble, a far cry from the man I had painted in my mind. But acknowledging this doesn't mean I'm ready to let my guard down. My past is a dark, haunting shadow, and I refuse to let anyone get too close, afraid of the potential pain that could follow. It's been a while since I've felt this way about someone, and the familiarity of these feelings scares me. The last time it ended being the worst mistake of my life. I don't want to give in to these feelings, but I can't deny that Jacob is becoming more than just a boss to me. Jacob: Rima is enigmatic. She’s resilient, determined, and initially, she appears distant. But as we collaborate, I find myself drawn to her strength and determination. She’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met, and the spark between us is undeniable. She’s built a fortress around herself, a wall that's impossible to penetrate, but I’m determined to break it down. I sense she’s hiding something, and I can’t shake off the protective instinct that emerges whenever I see her. As we confront the danger together, I find myself struggling to resist the growing feelings I have for her. As danger looms, Rima and Jacob find themselves struggling to resist the growing attraction between them. Their pasts threaten to tear them apart, but they can’t deny the feelings that are blossoming between them. Will they be able to overcome their fears and trust each other? Or will their pasts continue to haunt them and prevent them from finding love?

Avery hired a gardener after his mother passed. He was left to maintain the huge garden that his mother has worked on for years after she passed. Little did he know, his gardener changes his life in ways he never expected.

After I became pregnant, my figure changed, and my face grew puffy. My fiancé began to treat me with a subtle, almost imperceptible sense of disdain. When the baby was five months along, it happened to be Valentine's Day. That day, he finally agreed to take our wedding photos, something I'd been hoping for. But just as we arrived at the bridal studio, his phone rang. "Mike, I just got back to the country. My friends are hosting a gathering, and everyone's bringing their boyfriends. Could you come and pretend to be mine?" It was a few short sentences, yet it completely altered the expression on his face. He turned abruptly, stepping out of the studio with a look of urgency. "Lucy's back. I have to go see her," he said. Hearing those words, a fire of rage ignited inside me, one I couldn't suppress. "For her? You're going to leave me here alone?" I demanded. "Do you even know how long I've been looking forward to today? It's Valentine's Day, and instead of staying with me, you're going to be with her?" His impatience flared visibly as I stood my ground. Without a word, his hand pushed me aside, and he strode out of the shop. "We can take wedding photos any day. I'm the only one Lucy has in this country. I have to go see her," he said. Then, gripping my wrist with alarming force, he shoved me, sending me sprawling to the floor. Without a backward glance, he got into his car and drove off. I felt a sudden, wet heat flowing from my lower abdomen. Pain surged through my stomach, sharp and unbearable, as my consciousness started to fade. A wave of despair and terror consumed me. Someone. Anyone. Please save my baby.

At sixty-five, I got served divorce papers. The same day, my husband Sebastian — decked out in his wedding suit, of all things — popped a handful of sleeping pills in a suicide attempt. For years, we were the perfect couple. The kind of pair neighbors whispered about with envy. I couldn't wrap my head around it. The divorce. The pills. None of it made sense. Not until I found the photo and letter in his pocket.

Pinakasalan ni Lance Villavicencio si Freeshia Natalia Altamonte dahil sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang niya. Itinago niya ang asawa sa mata ng publiko at nang bumalik ang unang pag-ibig niya na si Celestine ay nagawa niyang pagtaksilan ito. Humingi ng Divorce si Freeshia at hinanap ang sarili niya at nang bumalik siya sa bansa after two years ay nagkita silang muli ni Lance. At ngayon, ang dating asawa na nanloko sa kanya started to flirt with her and wants her back at para itong asong ulol na habol ng habol sa kanya!

In the glimmering city of New York, where dreams are born and fortunes are made, an unexpected twist of fate brings together two individuals from vastly different worlds. Leah Knight, a spirited and resilient young woman, finds herself on the verge of despair as her financial struggles intensify. Despite her unwavering determination to make ends meet, circumstances force her into an unimaginable situation. Through a series of extraordinary events, she crosses paths with an enigmatic and formidable billionaire with a reputation as cold and ruthless as the city itself. Xavier Kings, haunted by a troubled past, lives his life behind a facade of unyielding control and detachment. His heart guarded by walls of steel. When Leah unexpectedly enters his world, he sees an opportunity to further his own ambitions while satisfying his primal desires. Driven by his inscrutable motives, Xavier presents Leah with a proposition that could change her life forever. In exchange for a marriage of convenience, one that would grant her financial security, she must agree to never fall in love with him. With her back against the wall and no other choice, Leah reluctantly accepts the deal, unaware of the tumultuous journey that awaits her. Will she meet the end of the deal or will she fall into his trap of being used and discarded?

Kendra found out her boyfriend cheated on her while in a long distance relationship after visiting him. Kendra just loses her grandmother who raised her and needed someone to cheer her up that's why she decided to visit her boyfriend. But she did not expect to hear this: "Harder James! Harder!" A soft growl came from inside his apartment. "Oh yeah baby!" James replied. Kendra was stunned as she knelt outside the door of James' apartment..

Being a chosen mate of Vincent Northgrey, the sole heir to the Winterhide Pack, meant that Iona had to leave her hometown--the Black Manes Pack. All preparations for Iona and Vincent's mating ceremony were complete. They only have to wait for Vincent to return from the hunt. However, besides bringing the catch, Vincent returned with a girl who was his fated mate. The day before her mating ceremony, Iona lost everything. So why is she now trapped in a mating cabin with a man she didn't know?

Napilitang magpakasal ang tanyag na abogadong si Elias Macini sa isang anak ng maid na si Dasha Rivera, sa tatlong taon nilang pagsasama ay hindi niya pinakitaan ng kabutihan ang babae, ngunit sa kabila nito ay pagmamahal pa rin ang binabalik ni Dasha. Natapos ang kanilang pagsasama noong nalaman ng lalaki na nagdadalang tao si Dasha, kaagad na nakipag-divorce si Elias sa kaniya at sumama sa tunay nitong mahal. Umalis ng mansyon si Dasha at isang aksidente ang nangyari na naging dahilan upang muli niyang makita si Samuel Valdez, ang una niyang naging asawa. Sa gitna ng kaguluhan sa kaniyang buhay at sa pag-alalang walang tatayong maging ama ng kaniyang anak, muli niyang pinakasalan si Samuel na walang kaalaman na ito ang desisyon na pagsisihan niya buong buhay.

" I told myself, Alcantara. That if anything were to happen to you in those woods, I would set the entire forest on fire and every single guard that let you slip past them in it.” I gulped in shock as I looked into his eyes. He has only known me for three days, why would he do such a thing? My brother’s voice rings in my ears again. Eyes don’t lie and at that moment I could see that Alphonso wasn’t lying, he would do that and more for me. _________ Alcantara Walters the Ex- Wife to the Billionaire CEO Pascal Denvers. Gets Kidnapped on the day of her divorce by a huge Mafia organization queen mother who wants her to marry her son, Alphonso Manuel a ruthless and cold hearted Mafia Lord who only likes things that Amuse him. He however loses his guard and ruthlessness when he falls madly in love with Alcantara at first sight and badly wants her to be his and only his. Sad that she hates him to the core, he tries his very best to win her heart but certain people who want him dead, Plan to stop his love from happening. --- She replied " I have been looking for you for a long time Alcantara. it took a lot of men and resources to find you, but I couldn't, now after this accident I am glad I found you. You are just what my son needs" I became confused, what did this woman mean by she has been looking for me?