Camilla Margareth Del Valle, is the rebellious daughter of a billionaire family who owns a sprawling empire of luxury hotels. Known for her extravagant spending habits and impulsive nature, Camilla is the family's black sheep, constantly pushing boundaries and causing friction. In an attempt to control her wayward daughter, her father arranges a marriage between Camilla and Marcus Rafael Santibañez, a highly respected and successful doctor. Their relationship is fraught with tension from the start, complicated by a past indiscretion committed by Camilla during her high school years that left Marcus with deep-seated resentment. The question remains: will this forced union, born from her father's controlling nature and fueled by unresolved past grievances, ever truly work? Marcus's motivations are equally complex; is his agreement to marry Camilla driven by a desire for revenge, or are there other, perhaps more nuanced, reasons behind his decision? The path ahead for this unlikely couple is paved with challenges, promising a story of unexpected twists and turns.

Khezia Aurora Iverson and Zachary Rivera were childhood friends. Zachary's father worked on Khezia's family's vast hacienda in the province. They grew up together, playing in the sugarcane fields and hiding in the old buildings of the hacienda. As they grew older, their friendship blossomed into a deeper feeling. They became lovers, their romance as beautiful as the scenery surrounding the hacienda. But their simple life changed when Khezia's aunt, an influential woman in the fashion world, arrived. She encouraged Khezia to pursue her long-held dream of becoming a famous model in Manila, a dream Khezia had kept secret for a long time. Khezia had a difficult decision to make: her dream or her love for Zachary. She chose her dream, leaving Zachary heartbroken. In the city, Khezia achieved success as a model. But success didn't fill the emptiness in her heart. She realized her mistake, the loss of the man who truly loved her. She decided to return to the province, ready to apologize and be with Zachary again. But her return wasn't what she expected. A shocking and terrifying truth awaited her, an event that would change her life forever, leaving her with intense regret and pain that she might never overcome.

Francheska Katerina Del Valle, youngest of the three heiress to a vast business empire, felt suffocated by the gilded cage of her privileged life.To escape, she volunteered at "HOPE FOR ANIMALS," a bustling animal shelter, where she met Lucas Sebastian Montenegro, a kind-hearted veterinarian with a disarming smile and a passion for rescuing animals. Hindi niya alam na nahuhulog na siya sa anak ng karibal ng kanyang ama sa negosyo.Their relationship wasn't just a secret it was a ticking time bomb, threatening to bring down two powerful empires. Their connection blossomed amidst the comforting chaos of the animal shelter. Ang pagkakaibigan nila ay mabilis na nag-usbong tungo sa pag-iibigan, a tender romance born from shared compassion and stolen moments. But their clandestine meetings were fraught with danger. Francheska's father, a ruthless tycoon, would stop at nothing to protect his legacy. The moment he discovered her relationship with Lucas, handa siyang gamitin ang kanyang impluwensya para sirain ang kanilang pag-iibigan, even if it meant sacrificing his daughter's happiness. Meanwhile, Lucas's father, equally ambitious, saw their relationship as a potential pawn in his own game of corporate warfare. May sariling plano siya, at handa niyang gamitin ang kanyang anak para sa kanyang sariling pakinabang. The eventual revelation of their relationship was a cataclysmic turning point. Kailangan nilang harapin ang galit ng kanilang mga pamilya at ang mga kahihinatnan ng kanilang pag-ibig. Their fight for love became a battle for survival, not just for their relationship, but for their families' futures and the fate of their empires. Ang kanilang kwento ay isang patunay na ang tunay na pag-ibig ay kayang daigin ang anumang hadlang, but at what cost? Would their love conquer all, or would the combined forces of their families ultimately tear them apart?

Eriane Gonzales, solong anak ng mag asawang Erick at Mia Gonzales. She work as a Bank manager sa isang bangko sa Manila. Nalulong ang ama niya sa sugal kaya naubos ang lahat ng naipundar nila at pati ang bahay at lupa nila ay iniilit ng pinag utangan nito. Nakiusap siya na bigyan sila ng isang buwang palugit pra makabayad sila. Pero tuso ang mayaman na pinagkautangan ng ama niya at gusto na maka two night stand si Eriane bilang kabayaran kapag hindi sila nakabayad within one month. Pumayag sa kasunduang un si Eriane. Nagkataong naghahanap ng contractual wife ang amo ng bestfriend niya ng mga panahon na yon at inalok siya nito. Labag man sa loob niya ay pumayag siyang sunggaban ang offer nito. Kahit na may nobyo pa siya na nasa ibang bansa na mahal na mahal niya. Nagpakasal siya kay Kristof Dela Vega Cojuangco, isa sa mayamang angkan ang pamilya nito pra mabayaran ang utang ng ama niya.

Amelia Eunice Montefalco, panganay na anak ng Business Tycoon na si Enrico Montefalco. Lumaki siyang wala ang ina at bunsong kapatid dahil naghiwalay ang parents niya at siya lang ang naiwan sa Daddy niya. She is a real princess, nasa kanya na ang lahat pero lumaki siyang sumusunod lang sa lahat ng gusto ng Daddy niya. Her dad trained her about their business. Lumaki din siyang malayo ang loob sa mga tao sa paligid niya. She became frigid, wala siyang pakialam sa nararamdaman ng ibang tao. She have a stone heart. When she was sixteen muling nag asawa ang Dad niya. She have a wicked stepmother. Pero never siyang nagpatalo dito. Madalas niyang pinupuna ang paggastos ng madrasta niya at madalas na pag sho shopping nito. Sa inis ng stepmother niya sa kanya nabilog nito ang ulo ng dad niya at sinunod ang gusto nitong ipakasal siya sa isang lalaking magpapatino daw sa kanya. Wala siyang nagawa kundi magpakasal sa lalaking hindi naman niya gusto. Ang lalaking pinakasalan ni Eunice ay si Jacob Zalameda, isang singer-songwriter na pasikat palang sa mundo ng showbiz. Secret married ang nangyari sa kanila dahil bawal ipaalam na may asawa na si Jacob. How could Jacob tame the heart of the Montefalco heiress? What if they will part ways oneday because of lies? and one day their paths cross again? Abangan....

Maganda,mayaman,matalino.Yan si Hera Athena Villafuente.She has a lots of friends pero dalawa lang ang pinakamatalik nyang kaibigan.Una na doon ang kababata nyang si Ivan Cedrick Del Fiero,pangalawa si Loraine Santillan na naging kaibigan nya ng maging classmate nya ito sa High School, nagmigrate non sa Amerika ang pamilya ni Ivan.Bumalik na lang sila Ivan sa Pilipinas after 9 years ng paninirahan sa Amerika.Hera fell inlove with her bestfriend,pero inilihim nya ito at pilit na ibinaling sa ibang lalake ang nararamdaman sa kaibigan.Pero mapaglaro ang tadhana.She give herself to Ivan for one night.Iniwasan nya si Ivan magmula ng gabing yon.Kaya ng yayain syang magpakasal ng nobyo nyang si Bradley Aragon pumayag agad sya.Pero hindi sumipot ang groom nya.She feel so much depressed sa ginawa ni Bradley sa kanya. Nagbunga din ang isang gabing pagkakalimot nila ni Ivan.Anong gagawin nya gayong ikakasal na rin si Ivan sa nobya nito?Anong gagawin nya gayong ipinipilit ni Ivan na pakasalan sya.Will she accept Ivan's proposal or lalayo na lang sya?

It was wrong to be near her. No. He shouldn't be near her. Nilalabanan ni Brandon ang kanyang sarili dahil useless ang attraction na nararamdaman niya. For him, it was all just a game. For him it's pretend-love every night and the show is over every morning. Kaya illegal ang makaramdam ng constant attraction para sa isang babaeng hindi niya naman gaanong kilala. But when Aurora Veronica wore that freaking corporate uniform, the walls he tried to build so hard came crashing down. Come on, Brandon, who are you kidding? The girl looked innocent but she's damn hot with those killer heels. It probably won't hurt that much. After all, it's just a game. It's just a game. Yes, it's just a game. Just one night. One night. It only takes one night to believe all the lies.

Cassandra Castiglione is half Filipino and half Italian. She grew up in Italy and is the youngest of Daniel and Veronica Castiglione's three children. She is often compared to her siblings, which led her to rebel against her parents. Eventually, she got involved in a conflict in Italy, forcing her parents to send her to the Philippines under the care of her father's godchild. Alexander Del Jarlego is half Filipino and half Spanish. He was born in Spain and is the eldest of Fernando and Millicent Del Jarlego's three children. At 22 years old, he decided to reside in the Philippines and manage the hacienda inherited from his maternal grandfather. He is known as a strict and disciplined individual. He is Cassandra's father's godchild. How will Xander tame his extremely unruly god-sister, and how will Cassandra endure living in a province in the Philippines with her very strict god-brother? But what if they fall in love with each other? However, what if Cassandra needs to marry the son of her father's close friend in exchange for her brother's escape from marrying their daughter? Will she follow her heart and stand by her rebellious nature, or will she agree to marry a man she doesn't love to save her entire family from shame? But what if Cassandra discovers she has Selective Amnesia and Xander was a part of her past? What secrets will her forgotten memories reveal, and how will they impact their present relationship?

Berry Lacsamana had given up on life. But when she one day wakes up in a strange bed with someone calling her his wife, her life begins to take a different path. ****** When Berry Lacsamana wakes up in a room she doesn't recognize, hooked up to medical machines, confusion and anxiety consume her. Deepening Berry's fear is the presence of Cadmus Valcarcel who treats her coldly and and looks at her with resentment. "Finally," he said with coldness in his voice that made her shiver, frightening her. "My infamous wife is awake." Berry isn't anyone's wife, lest she is married to Cadmus. However, when she sees a photo of Cherry, a woman who looks like her from every angle, Berry begins to have some suspicions. She knew she was Berry, not Cherry... wasn't she? DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WORD COUNT: 194,647 COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE WARNING: DON'T READ THIS STORY IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE DEPRESSING SCENES, SENSITIVE TOPICS OR MATURE CONTENT.

Language: Filipino Started in July 2011 | Finished in December 2011 Published in English for paperback (Pop Fiction, 2013) Adapted in Indonesian for paperback (Penerbit Haru, 2016 & 2018) Blurb: Phoebe Bernal shares a secret with one of the biggest stars in the country, Kent Fuentabella. Their secret? They've been secretly married. Of course, no one can know. That's Kent Fuentabella, for goodness' sake, a star so famous that even the tiniest move he makes can create Twitter trends worldwide. Phoebe has known Kent since he was a gangly nobody, but she doesn't even know how they feel about each other. But just when she's trying to sort out her feelings for moody and unpredictable Kent, here comes Harley Villaluz, Kent's biggest rival, who's determined to sweep Phoebe off her feet. Then there's also Elisa, Kent's onscreen love interest, who's determined to take their romance off-screen. Oh, what's a secretly married girl to do - when the country's biggest celebrities suddenly find themselves entangled with her life?