book 3 (mikhaiah pov)

Aiah Arceta has always lived in the shadow of her perfect twin sister, Ara, who was their family's pride. On the day of Ara's wedding to the powerful CEO Mikhael Lim, Ara unexpectedly runs away, leaving their family in chaos. To save their reputation, Aiah is forced by her parents to take Ara's place at the altar. Now trapped in an unwanted marriage, Aiah must navigate a relationship with Mikhael, who sees her as nothing more than a replacement. As secrets unravel and emotions slowly shift, Aiah begins to question if this loveless arrangement could become something more-or if she's destined to remain second best.

She never went looking for forever. Then she met someone who quietly became her last, her only, and every reason to believe in love again.

🦊 is a CEO and married to 🐶 a Doctor. Both of them are known in the industry as a powerful couple who own various businesses and infrastructures.

Max Lim (🦊) and Ali Arceta (🐶) were childhood best friends who are secretly and hopelessly in love with each other. But time passed, words were left unspoken, and the closeness they once had faded into silence. Now, years later, fate throws them back into each other's lives and are forced to work side by side, pretending like nothing ever happened. But the past has a way of bleeding into the present... and some feelings don't stay buried forever.

A'ishah stood out in the vibrant city of Manila, not just because she was new, but because her calm demeanor suggests that her poise and serenity are so exceptional that they seem almost too perfect for this world, giving her an almost magical, out of this world beauty. Fresh from London, she moved to the Philippines to take care of her mother, a woman broken by her own husband and now clinging to A'ishah for emotional support. Despite her mother's demands and the weight of these expectations, A'ishah remained a picture of grace and composure. But underneath her serene exterior, A'ishah was struggling. She felt trapped in a cycle of trying to be perfect for her mother, while longing for the freedom to live her own life. It was a tough balancing act, made harder by her mother's relentless need for control. Despite feeling drained, A'ishah held on, buoyed by the love of her supportive best friend who always got her back, Nicole. Nicole is A'ishah's childhood best friend, who was more like a sister and a role model for her. Nicole introduced A'ishah to her circle of friends, and that's when things began to change. These new friends brought warmth and laughter into A'ishah's life, especially Maxine, who was her complete opposite: lovely, chatty, and full of care. Maxine was like a burst of sunshine in A'ishah's previously gloomy world. With each day, A'ishah found herself looking forward to spending time with her new friends. They were helping her rediscover joy and giving her a glimpse of a happier, more fulfilling life. For the first time in a while, she felt like she was on the path to not just surviving but truly living. But everything has an end. An end for all the pain she's going through. But also an end for everything she started to love too. But how can she be selfish? Should she choose the chance to fix their family and leave the life she grew to love with Maxine, or... Just stay. Stay and... work things out.

✨ Meet the Top 10 Members of Family Rank-the most powerful heirs in BINI University. Some use their influence to lead and inspire... while others twist their power into weapons of greed, corruption, and bloodshed. In this world, money, power, and business mean everything-even if it costs them their souls. But fate has its own game. Two students, bound by an arranged marriage, find themselves caught between legacy and love. With their friends in Family Rank by their side, they'll fight back against the darkness that threatens their world. 👑 Maraiah "Aiah" Queen Arceta-the independent SSG President, stunningly beautiful, tall, brilliant, kind, and the #1 campus crush. The dream of every man... and the heiress of Queen Corporation. Suddenly, she becomes Maraiah "Aiah" Queen Arceta-Lim?! 🔥 Mikhaela "Mikha" Janna Lim-the cold yet irresistible heartthrob, rich, tall, breathtakingly handsome and beautiful, the #2 campus crush who has more admirers than anyone can count. Heiress of Lim Corporation... until fate crowns her as Mrs. Lim?! Welcome to BINI UNIVERSITY- where love, rivalry, and power collide. ⚠️ PURE FICTIONAL / SEPARATE REALITY ⚠️ Credits to the rightful owners of the pictures used. MIKHA G!P (Also Gwen, Jho, and Colet) THANK YOU FOR READING! 💖

(Arrange marriage) Aiah Arceta has it all-beauty, brains, fame, and a billion-dollar empire at her feet. As one of the country's top models, she's used to controlling every detail of her life. Mikha Lim, on the other hand, is a volleyball superstar-pretty and handsome all at once, confident, smart, and equally wealthy. The perfect golden child... or so everyone thinks. But when their powerful families force them into an arranged marriage, Aiah and Mikha's perfect worlds shatter. Neither of them expected to be tied down. Neither of them expected to refer live under the same roof. And Aiah never expected the secret Mikha has kept hidden all her life-one that could break them apart or bind them together forever. What happens when two stubborn hearts collide in a marriage built on power, not love? And what happens when secrets are revealed between vows?

One night, two different worlds collided. Could this unexpected encounter spark something real? Something worth risking everything for? Maraiah "Aiah" Arceta | Maxine "Max" Lim The Unexpected Flame | Mikhaiah

Mikha Lim, the untouchable Queen of Vampires, reigns over the university with an iron grip. As the CEO of the prestigious institution, she is feared and admired by all, but it's the scent of fresh blood that truly drives her an addiction she can never resist. No one dares to approach her... Until Aiah Arceta walks through the doors. A transfer student, innocent and kind, Aiah unknowingly carries a fragrance that tempts the Queen beyond measure. With her beauty and naïveté, Aiah becomes Mikha's next obsession. Aiah is caught in a dangerous web of desire, power, and deadly attraction. Will she be able to escape the Queen's dark embrace, or will she become the vampire's next victim?