In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Si Vanna Marie Sanciangco isang mapagmahal na kapatid at anak ngunit sakabila nito ay isang mahirap na pamumuhay ang kanyang pagdaraanan kung kaya't kahit anong trabaho ay papasukin nya upang may maipakain lamang sa kanyang pamilya. Hanggang sa makilala nya ang akala nyang prince charming sa buhay nya na mag-aalis sa kanya sa magulo nyang buhay na si Darius Hans Fuentes pero hindi ganoon ang nangyari, taliwas ang nangyari sa lahat ng kanyang iniisip dahil isang gabi ay sobrang pagsisisi ang kanyang naramdaman, nawala ang lahat sakanya at siya'y nakaramdam ng awa sa sarili dahil sa halagang sampung libong piso ay ipinagbili niya ang kanyang sarili kapalit sa isang taong akala nyang mamahalin sya ng totoo. "Don't expect me to treat you like a precious gem, Vanna. Remember that I only bought you in a bargain price." How can you save yourself to a person who you thought that your knight in shinning armor when it turns out that he's actually a villain? And how can Vanna make her self expensive if she was only bought in just a thousands of money? THE BARGAIN WOMAN Written by gelyenbalm Credits to the photo used in this cover photo.