"The book cost me three thousand pesos- how much will you cost me?" Risa Hontiveros, a sharp-tongued and cold-hearted senator, never loses-especially not over something as trivial as a book. But when a cheerful and cunning woman, Alice Guo, tricks her out of ₱3,000 and dashes away with her own copy, Risa swears she'll get even. Their paths cross again when Alice unknowingly applies to be Risa's secretary. Now under her roof, Risa has every chance to settle the score. But Alice's warmth chips away at Risa's defenses, turning their workplace into a battlefield of teasing, tension, and an undeniable spark neither of them can ignore. What starts as a game of payback turns into something deeper. Will the senator let her icy walls melt, or will she fight against the fire that Alice brings into her life? •••

is it a sin to fall in love, or only because it's with the one person you shouldn't-your own client, a woman accused of a crime you're trying to prove she didn't commit?

We've met again and we regret it later.

It's the first day of Alice's semester, She arrived at Ateneo de Manila University, clutching Her well-worn book to her chest, ready for her dreams to become a reality. Where dreams dwell, the heart calls it home, She's back to where she started from, but what lies ahead is for her to find out. Date Published: October 7, 2024 Complete: December 25, 2024 { Guontiveros Fanfiction }

Is Mayor Alice actually a spy? Is she really the one behind the POGO issues? Is she a criminal? For the Senator, do you really love her? How far can you go for your loved one? Will you risk your reputation and job for her? Is it really love or just an act? What are they? Really?

Senator Risa Hontiveros, esteemed for her principles, finds unexpected love in Mayor Alice Guo, a covert operative posing as a mayor from a neighboring city. Their romance blooms amidst political tensions, but as Alice's true identity is uncovered, Risa faces a dilemma: loyalty to her country or love for Alice. In a world of deceit and danger, their relationship hangs in the balance, testing the limits of trust and passion in the face of political intrigue.