I stood with my back to her, shielding her, and my murderous eyes stared down at the poor excuse of a man, promising unimaginable pain if he dared to move or even flinch. The enormity of control it took me to suppress the impulse to eradicate the piece of scum, who dared to even think about laying a hand on a woman, was inconceivable. My whole body was trembling with rage. The guy was intimidated by the fury in my eyes and stumbled back to his intoxicated friends who were too dazed to understand the situation. I was disappointed and relieved at the same time that the chaos didn't end in a fist fight. When I turned around to console her, she was gone. And as I looked around, I saw her back just leaving the bar through the entrance. I hurried out to follow her. She walked ahead of me aimlessly and disoriented like a wounded animal that had just escaped the claws of death. My heart ached for her. I found a kindred soul in her. She evidently had been wounded in the past. Just like me. But in an even worse way than I had been hurt, and it angered me, that someone had dared to harm her. *** Eden Marie Simmons is still recovering after escaping an abusive relationship when she meets Keane, the broody and enigmatic neighbor who is shrouded in mystery. Both are still being haunted by their past and are not ready for a new commitment, but when fate repeatedly puts them in each other's paths, they can't deny their attraction for each other. Life challenges them both with secrets, lies, and broken trusts, and confronts them with their pasts. They both must learn to be brave enough to love again. *** Story is previously called "Paradise Lies"

RATED PG- For language. Elizabeth Lawson is the heiress of a billion dollar corporation. She cares deeply for her family and saves her brother from a manipulative, money grabbing diva. The pressure of having to take over leads her to a club for a one night stand. Ellie gets pregnant. Axel Halbridge is the step brother to the girl who was after Ellie's brother. She comes home crying to him and he vows revenge to the Lawson family. Axel is also the man that Elizabeth slept with, the father to her child. Years down the track, after many attempts to find the mystery man who fathered her daughter, Athena, he comes waltzing into her office. Axel declares war and that he'll destroy her. Elizabeth won't back down, she's fierce and stubborn, but Axel is intent on breaking her down piece by piece. Starting with the Lawson company. Elizabeth is unsure if she wants to reveal Athena, their daughter, for fear that he will use the child against her.

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Isaac Zulueta, a billionnaire businessman, is being pressured by his parents to settle down. His mother even wanted him to date a daughter of a friend. Then he met Phoebe Gutierrez, a daughter of one of the wealthiest men in the country. Despite Phoebe's stature in life, she opted for a quiet and private life away from his father who lives with his second family. Isaac and Phoebe fell in love. Their families were both happy about their relationship and even requested them to get married right away. When Phoebe's father found out that his other daughter wasn't really his daughter and that his second wife had made a fool of him, he filed for an annulment and transferred all his properties to Phoebe. With her father's vindictive soon-to-be ex-wife, Phoebe's life had been endangered. She has been hunted anywhere she goes. With their wedding getting near, will Phoebe be able to avoid all the attempts on her life... The characters, places and events are all just part of the author's imagination. Although some people, places and events exist in the real world, if some events are beyond the truth then that's what fiction is all about! To understand more of the setting, please read http://www.wattpad.com/story/12436864-all-about-filipinas Happy reading!

The development of one's personality, done in a right manner, is a challenging and rewarding task for every individual, particularly for the energetic youth who can gain much from it. It is challenging in that it demands hard, methodical labour perseverance, and careful attention. And it is rewarding since no effort in this direction goes in vain. In fact, every effort brings success and satisfaction proportionate to the attempt. Moreover, it is every person's duty to work towards it , since personality development is necessary for success in any field.