SYNOPSIS Alliah Nadine Gonzalez has everything most people could only dream of-beauty, wealth, influence, and a name that opens every door. Known as the queen bee of their elite circle, she lives a glamorous life filled with luxury, parties, and endless attention. But behind her flawless image is a fearless troublemaker who loves chaos just as much as she loves being in control. Then he arrives. Theodore Nicollov Hemsworth. The quiet new guy with soft eyes, an innocent smile, and a mysterious charm that doesn't seem to belong in their world. He's awkward, sheltered, and almost painfully genuine-making him the perfect target for a game Alliah never thought twice about. It all starts with a bet. A dangerous challenge. One mission: make the innocent Mr. Hemsworth fall. Confident in her ability to win anyone over, Alliah steps into the game certain of her victory. But Theodore isn't as simple as he appears, and the deeper she pulls him into her world, the more she finds herself unraveling in his. Because sometimes, the hunter becomes the one being trapped. And sometimes, innocence hides the darkest secrets of all. Will Alliah succeed in seducing the childish and innocent Mr. Hemsworth... or will he be the one to turn her world upside down?

"I always thought I was the one holding the deck, controlling the game. I never realized that from the moment I chose him as my target, I had already lost." *** Alessandra Beaumont had spent years turning her past into a weapon. To her, human beings were nothing but flesh-and-blood assets to be played, broken, and discarded. Love was a fatal defect she had successfully purged from her system, leaving behind a cold, calculating machine wrapped in silk. She was completely invincible because she was already dead inside. Until Axel Valtieri looked at her with pure indifference and walked away. His rejection didn't just insult her; it threatened the fragile illusion of her absolute control. Axel didn't care about her empire, her money, or the crown she used to hide her scarred soul. That defiance triggered a twisted, feral hunger within Alessandra. She became consumed by a dark obsession, willing to tear down her own rules and hunt a man who belonged to another woman-not to love him, but to possess his total ruin. What started as a game of dominance quickly mutated into a lethal fixation. As the lines completely dissolved between her thirst for vengeance and a sickening, toxic dependency on his touch, Alessandra was no longer playing the cards. The cards were burning her alive.

He is trouble incarnate. While she's a studious, well-mannered student, he's a delinquent who gets tangled up in all sorts of problems. They are completely opposite... yet unexpectedly ended up in some kind of weird "secret" relationship. South Boys #4 JFSTORIES

He is her human trophy. Carlyn doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, as long as she has Jordan Moises Herrera, her sensible and almost perfect boyfriend from the Science Class. But when she started falling for him for real, Jordan suddenly realized that he was too good for someone like her. South Boys #2 JFSTORIES

Being so rich only attracts fake affection. If Arissa Suzane must settle for something fake, she'd rather it be with someone familiar-the boy she once trusted, Kai Alain Aguilar. He's a grown man now, but the problem is: Kai no longer wants anything from her. Not her wealth, not his baby she carries, and least of all... her heart. Into the South: He Didn't Series #3 MISTAKES HE DIDN'T FIX

For Lila Batsheba, it is entertaining to take care of the weak, stuttering Mateo Sirach. She feels powerful as he depends on her. When another girl takes her place in his life, she plots furiously to drive her away and reclaim Mateo. But she does not anticipate that her scheme will awaken the beast within him, turning control into danger, obsession, and heartbreak. Into the South: He Didn't Series #2 GAPS HE DIDN'T BRIDGE him

For twenty-five years, the Yaji and Roswells have secluded themselves from the Mafia world, and people wonder what exactly happened in those years of silence. In dancing at the edge of mystery, have they started to finally live in peace-or just building another plot in their hands? *** Two and a half decades of romance, enemies, power, and family-from Aemie and Ezekiel's coping of Bullet's kidnapping to marriage after-parties and honeymoons-this collection of undisclosed mature and rated scenes from the different second generation couples will make you believe that while a smile will get you pretty far, a smile and a gun will get you farther. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Since I have been getting quite a few requests, it is easy for me to understand that you all, Mafias, would like to read a bonus chapter of Aemie and Zeke's story. As promised, here is the chapter from our Kumu live on July 26th, during which we collaborated on writing and voted on which scenes to include in this bonus chapter. Please don't forget to follow WattpadPH on the KUMU app so you don't miss out on any additional bonus chapters like this one! Also, please include the hashtag #WattpadPH in the KUMU profile bios you create! Congrats nga pala kay Kagameei for winning the 1st place sa Book Cover Contest. -Yanalovesyouu ♡♡♡

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque

Si Girl - may pagka-childish, slowpoke, exaggerated mag-isip, accident prone, sweet, mabait, super friendly, hindi nauubusan ng energy, positive thinker pag dating sa mga problema. Si Guy - mature, seryoso, hindi ngumingiti, bossy, masungit, snob, magaling mag-handle ng mga bagay, a perfect decision maker, hindi nakikipag-kaibigan, lahat tinuturing nyang competitors/kaaway. What if magtagpo ang landas nilang dalawa? At magkaroon ng biglaang kasal dahil sa di inaasahang pangyayari? Are they going to prove na total opposite attracts? O maghihiwalay din sila in the end? paano pakikisamahan ni girl ang asawa nyang mafia boss? matagalan kaya ng isang mafia boss ang asawa nyang slow? Let's see..