the heir who said no

The evening air was biting cold, sending shivers down Cole's spine. She was sure she'd turn into an icicle when, without warning, Vincent gently scooped her up. A soft gasp escaped her lips as he settled them both across the length of the bed, pulling her close as he draped an extra blanket over their entwined forms. A warm blush bloomed across Cole's cheeks as she became acutely aware of their intimate position. But Vincent, with his steady composure, seemed entirely unbothered, simply relaxing into the bed’s softness. "Get some sleep," he murmured, his voice a soothing rumble that resonated in her chest. Sensing her gaze, he added, "The power will be back on once the damage is repaired. So… just stay close to me until then." Cole took a deep breath, willing her racing heart to calm. Slowly, she let herself melt into his embrace, resting her head on his broad chest. The faint scent of spring blossoms and cypress swirled around her, a fragrance that felt both comforting and familiar. She nestled closer, the warmth of his body chasing away the chill as sleep began to tug at her eyelids. With each steady beat of his heart, Cole felt a sense of peace she hadn't known she needed. She smiled softly, the rhythm of his heartbeat the most beautiful melody, lulling her into the comfort of dreams. As survivors of a collapsed society, a group of doctors are the world's last hope for a cure. In order to protect each other and the future, they've worked in secret. Preserving resources which become scarcer year after year. Among these survivors, a pair of doctors endure challenges as a deadly contagion spreads. Against better judgment, an unexpected bond develops between them and their patient.

Starting from the bitterness of the past, Andrew, also known as Andy, strives to rise. Luck, with a touch of magic, leads him to experience many complex situations. Is his life truly as lucky as it seems? Or is death lurking without him realizing it?

A year ago, my father died in battle with a Rogue. As compensation, Silverania's Alpha King, Lacus Kingston, promises that I can choose my own husband. I don't need to wait for the Moon Goddess to send him my way. In this lifetime, I don't pick Perry Cardell again. Instead, I go for his half-brother, Alaric Kingston. Lacus is surprised. After all, everyone in Silverania knows that Perry and I grew up together—we're practically childhood sweethearts. After he saved me from vultures at the age of six, I followed him everywhere he went. My biggest wish since childhood has been to marry him. I smile bitterly and recall my past life. After Perry and I got married, he refused to be intimate with me. I thought it was because he had an indescribable condition. I helped him cover the truth and even comforted him, telling him it wasn't an issue. However, everything changed when he was gravely injured. As I healed him, I discovered my cousin's name—Shirley Lamos—tattooed on his chest. Only then did I realize he wasn't frigid—he just didn't love me. If that is the case, since I've been given a second chance at life, I'll give them my blessings. But later, when I stand before the Moon Goddess in my wedding gown and with Alaric by my side, Perry suddenly descends into hysteria.

Talia Hernandez has been living life with herself alone. She works as a secretary of the CEO of the company of the Ramirez's, Kiel Alexandro Ramirez. While serving the CEO, she is clandestinely investigating the death of her parents, killed anonymously. In the midst of doing her responsibility, she fell in love with Kiel Alexandro who came as a barrier to finding her parents' killer. She is smitten with Kiel Alexandro. But, what if she will know the truth behind her parents' death? Playing fool and being fooled is the cycle. Trying to seek the truth, will Talia get the justice she deserves? Love always wins, but justice is everyone's rights.

Hindi matatanggap ni Tyler ang biglaang pagkamatay ng kapatid niya habang nasa malayo siya. Ang guilt at bigat ng kaooban dahil sa isang pagkakamali sa kapatid ay labisc na nangpahirap pa sa kanya. Ngunit ang labig na nangpabigat ng saloobin ni Tyelr ay ang huling kahilingan ng kapatid bago ito lagutan ng hininga. Peo halos hindi makapaniwala si Tyler na ang ipapakiusap ng kapatid ay ang pakasalan niya at alagaan ang babaeng kalaguyo nito.Paano matatanggap ni Tyler na ang nais ng kapatid niyang pakasalan niyaay bukod sa kabit na nito ay babaeng bayaran pa. Pero ang kasalanan sa kapatid na halos naging bangongot sa gabi gabi ni Tyler ang nangtulak sa kanya para mangako sa kapatid. Ipinahanap ni Tyler ang baba para offeran ng malaking halaga upang pakasalan pero hihiwalan din matapos lamang ang isang taon ngunit sa kanyang pagiimbestiga ay nalaman ni Tyler na ang lahat ng ari- arian ni Theo ay isinalin nito sa babaeng iyon.kaya pinagisipan ng hindi maganda ni Tyler ang babae at pinagbintangan na may kinalaman sa pagpapakamatay ng kapatid niya. Samantala... Si Erika ay naman handang gawin ang lahat mabuhay lamang si "Dos" lahat ay gagawin niya kahit pa ang ibenta ang kaluluwa.Tahimik na silang namumuhay mag ina.Isang beses man silang kumain sa isang araw ay ayos lang basta ang mahalaga ay magkasama sila at walang sakit. Pero hindi akalain ni Erika na guguho ang mundo niya isang araw ng sumulpot ang isang lalaki at nagpakilalang kapatid ng ama ng kanyang anak. Kung balak nitong kunin ang anak niya ay maghahalo ang balat sa tinalupan. Hindi siya papayag na ilayo sa kanya si "Dos"

Three years into my marriage with Shawn, I found out I was pregnant. I nervously but joyfully prepared to surprise him with the news. Yet what I received was the news of Shawn’s accidental death. Devastated by the blow, I miscarried the child and killed myself in despair. However, after death, I saw him drinking and mocking me with his rowdy friends. “Samantha is so dumb. I can’t believe she really fell for that prank. Does she really think I’d be fooled by her? I’m not an idiot like her. What, she’s pregnant? If she was going to make up something to fool me, she should have at least made it more believable.” But our child really was gone, and I had really died.

Our seventh wedding anniversary. I sat at the dining table—alone. My phone buzzed, lighting up with two messages. First, from Tom: [Working late at the office tonight.] Second, anonymous: [Tom is incredible. Can you even keep up?] Attached was a picture of him, lips locked with a woman I didn't recognize. I blew out the candles on the anniversary cake. Eyes shut, I typed back: [Let's divorce.]

Greed is a powerful feeling that has changed the world over thousands of years. Science, religion, and magic have built a new era and there are some who want to end it all, for the sake of a dying world. It is only up to certain beings to awaken the world and cleanse the lurking evil within the desires of the current rulers, or to wipe out those who can't contribute any good to a new rising world.

I accidentally break the glass that my husband's true love gave to him. As punishment, he sends me to a place where the upper crust groom their playthings. He wants me to go there as an apology to his true love. I suffer inhumane treatment there. Later, I manage to escape and am brought to the hospital. That's where I find out I'm pregnant.

On New Year's Eve, I waited at home with a box of sparklers, hoping Jake Thompson would come. Instead, an earthquake struck. Trapped under fallen debris, I prayed for his safety. Little did I know, Jake was putting on a grand fireworks display across the city for his high school sweetheart who had just returned from abroad. The whole town buzzed with excitement, wishing them a lifetime of happiness together. Meanwhile, I had lost my hearing in the disaster, with no hope of recovery. When I tried to break off our engagement and leave town, Jake stood before me, his eyes red-rimmed and pleading. I couldn't understand a word he said. I simply wished him, “May you always have a day like today, year after year.”