the science of trust

" Stripped of parental attention, inheritance rights, and reputation, facing the malicious stepsister's relentless schemes, Rachel was left with only Leo, her longtime love. To cling to their remaining love, Rachel sacrificed everything, but the stepsister remained unsatisfied.Upon catching them in the affair, the stepsister smirked, "Your arranged marital home is nice; we had fun there last night." Leo unabashedly replied, "Don't disrupt us; follow my lead if you want us to proceed with marriage.Rachel boldly breaks off the engagement and vows to fight back. At a family gathering, the stepsister mocks, "Are you here to steal my man? You'll always be beneath me." Rachel smiles, saying, "Come on, darling. You didn't steal him; you did me a favor." Holding onto the arm of Leo's CEO brother, Rachel addressed the stunned stepsister and Leo, saying, "Mind your manners; you should call me sister-in-law

Hendell always look for ways and means to create things that makes her happy through writing. She loves poetry and literature. She found freedom and strength when she is constructing words to create a beautiful creation. But in real life, she is aloof. Her doctor diagnosed her with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). That is why she is afraid of people and their judgements and criticisms. She find it hard to trust people so she close her doors and build a wall to protect herself from her own fears. But a guy named Harken suddenly came in the picture. In his presence and kindness, she found herself trusting so much. She learned to open up and discover the world outside her own imagination. However, all good things didn't last. Harken left her like everyone does that made her world turned dark again. And it get worse. She felt betrayed. Her heart filled with pain and bitterness. She became the opposite of her past self. When Harken came back, she knows what to do. Now, it’s her turn to hurt him.

Under the full moon will Alice find her other half ready to be with her or will they choose the life they have. Will this first full moon after turning eighteen just be the start of learning what she wants or who.

“Maybe I'll come back later. I'm sorry,” I said, tension strangling my voice. “No, please. Stay!” He said in a calm tone. I looked at him hysterically, and, like he had just recognised his own nudity, he smiled confidently. “I'll just put on something if you're uncomfortable.” “Uncomfortable?” I scoffed, trying to sound assuring. “No, I'm not uncomfortable. I've seen a lot of naked boys.” He shot a glance at me, sending a thrill running down my chest. “Boys?” He asked, closing the distance between us. He grabbed my left hand and placed it on his hard breast, his heart beating steady, a stark contrast to mine, which raced like an antelope running from a predator in a jungle. “Well… I've seen a lot of naked boys, but not a naked man…” I whispered softly, gazing and feeling lost in his starry eyes. ******************* Reina Grayson, the wolf-less Alpha's daughter, harbours a dangerous secret: she possesses a grey wolf. If her Pack discovers, she’ll be killed. When Alpha Van Killian, whom she was forced to marry, rejects her for her step-sister, Reina is poisoned and dies. Gifted a second chance by the Moon Goddess, she is reborn as Narah Smith. On her eighteenth birthday, she uncovers her true identity, but she had lost her wolf. She returns to her hometown, now living among her enemies as a common maid. As she navigates her past, she forms a bond with Alpha Van, who believes she’s his second chance mate despite being married to her step-sister. But with a vengeful heart and a determination to uncover the mysteries of her death, Narah must choose: embrace her fated mate or accept Alpha Zander’s proposal? Can she seek revenge on those who wronged her, or will she remain forever in the shadows?

Aliyah Deguilda is 18 years old and wants to take revenge on the ruthless CEO of VICL. Her mother always kept saying that the CEO of VICL was the culprit in her dad's death; that's the reason why that stuck in Aliyah's mind, so she thought of a way to ruin that CEO of the VICL company, but destiny was playing her. She did not notice that the anger she felt was replaced by what she called love for the man. Will the love she felt for the CEO of VICL be able to stop Aliyah's evil plan? Or will she stick to the plan to destroy the CEO of VICL? Maddix Villaranza, CEO of Villaranza Infinite Cruise Line (VICL). Maddix has a trust issue. He doesn't want to trust anyone other than his family—no more, no one. Everything will change when he meets Aliyah Deguilda. Is it right for him to trust again for a long time? Or will his trust be breached again, just like before? What if Maddix finds out that Aliyah is connected to the person who broke his trust before? Will Aliyah find out more about the reason for her father's death while she takes revenge on Maddix? What could be more powerful? The unexpected love that suddenly blooms Or the anger that has taken root in Aliyah's heart?

Tepat pada saat malam pertamanya, Joseph Hunter harus menyaksikan sang istri--Camila Reyes--terjatuh ke laut, dalam upaya pelarian mereka dari ayah Camila yang tidak merestui pernikahan mereka. Dengan kondisi nyaris tewas, Joseph diselamatkan oleh pria misterius yang membuatnya terikat dalam kontrak hitam. Joseph harus mengejar pemimpin kartel The Demon, mafia senjata ilegal dan obat-obatan terlarang paling dicari di Amerika. Hingga suatu ketika, Joseph bertemu dengan seorang wanita bernama Vanessa, yang memiliki wajah sangat mirip dengan Camila. Sialnya, Vanessa adalah kekasih dari musuh bebuyutannya dari masa lalu. Sebuah fakta yang terungkap, membuat Joseph terperosok semakin jauh ke dalam dendam dan kebencian. Hingga dia harus berjuang untuk sebuah kepercayaan.

Celine, a beautiful model, gave up her career in the modeling world that had made her a household name at the request of Nicolas and his mother-in-law. But what happened? After five years of marriage, Nicolas introduced another woman as his lover just because Celine could not give children to Nicolas, could not give grandchildren to her in-laws. Unbeknownst to her husband and in-laws, Celine was pregnant. She was going to tell her husband and in-laws on their fifth-anniversary night. However, after Celine tried to persevere, in the end, she gave up and decided to leave Nicolas' life. Celine chose to keep her pregnancy a secret and was determined to make her husband and mother-in-law regret betraying her. What is the rest of the story?

[MATURE CONTENTS, NO RAPE, VIOLENCE, DARK] She didn't realize she was slowly falling deeply for the handsome billionaire who always hid in the shadows, shrouded in darkness and mystery. Despite the blaring alarm in her head screaming 'danger alert,' she just had to trust him. But he wasn’t just a wealthy heartthrob; he was a bad boy with sinister intentions. He became her weapon for revenge, an addiction that transformed her into a villain. (EXTRACT) Eamon's gaze flicked to the name tag on her uniform, which read "Mia." He smirked, clearly aware of the deception. "Heather, do you think you can save your life from me in a hospital?" he teased. "Well, if... if you're a disease," Heather retorted, trying to regain some semblance of control. Eamon chuckled softly, a chilling sound. "Sure I am. A terminal one." "Anyway, Mr. Eamon, sorry for taking things the wrong way this morning. Perhaps you thought I was mocking your blindness by saying you changed my clothes," she said sincerely. "It's alright," Eamon replied, a hint of amusement in his tone. "I saw everything though." Heather blinked in confusion. "Huh? But... you're blind. How can you see everything like you claimed?" Eamon's smile widened, and he leaned in slightly. "Let me tell you a secret then, Ms Heather," he said, removing his dark lenses to reveal a set of emerald green eyes. "You have a fading tattoo 'A & H' on your left waist and a tiny black dotty mole underneath your right breast," Eamon said, his voice low and intimate. Heather: "...." Eamon's eyes bore into hers, a predatory glint in them. "You can't hide from me, Heather. Not in a hospital, not anywhere."

"The kingdom of Far Shore still resents Donnelly, its neighboring land, for forming an alliance with those filthy High Clifters and then defeating them in war. Twice! They really must pay for such an insult. And what better way to prick their pride than to steal their lovely, revered princess, mutilate her a little, and then ransom her back to them for a hefty sum. So, the king blackmails stable hand, Farrow, into accepting the mission of kidnapping Princess Nicolette and bringing her back to Far Shore to meet her gruesome fate. With his sister’s life on the line, Farrow reluctantly accepts the quest and travels through desert and forest, only to find Nicolette eagerly awaiting his arrival with her bags already packed and good to go, spouting off insane nonsense about being his destiny and one true love. What follows is a crazy, eclectic adventure that brings two lost souls together and helps them learn who they’re supposed to be and what they’re supposed to do in this ever-changing journey called life. A Love Mark Fantasy Romance! Can be read with ONE TRUE LOVE."

Charlie Wade was the live-in son-in-law that everyone despised, but his real identity as the heir of a prominent family remained a secret. He swore that one day, those who shunned him would kneel before him and beg for mercy, eventually!