When Nepthali Verdandin steps into the grand Sebastian mansion, it is not as a bride, but as a hostage of peace-bound by a marriage forged in blood, betrayal, and politics. Fifteen years have passed since the fall of the once-glorious Sebastian family, a downfall born from the unforgivable betrayal between two men who were once brothers-in-arms: President Gonzalo Sebastian and General Rafael Verdandin. Now, the wounds of that history bleed through to their grandchildren. Nepthali carries her family's guilt like a crown of thorns. Beneath her gentle façade lies a resolve as sharp as steel. She has agreed to this marriage not for love, but for truth-the truth behind her mother's tragic death. Yet somewhere between duty and deception, she finds herself caring-not just for the fractured bond between two families, but for the man she should have never learned to love. Czeren Sebastian, cold and unyielding, has sworn never to let a Verdandin near his heart. But when his gaze falls upon Thali, something begins to shift. Beneath his hatred brews a dangerous attraction, one he cannot afford to acknowledge. Thali, smitten at first sight yet burdened by secrets, chooses not to resist her feelings. Instead, she dares to dream-that through loyalty, honesty, and love, she might soften the iron walls around Czeren's heart, and perhaps mend the rift between their warring legacies. But the past casts long shadows. In a world where power is currency and betrayal is law, can love be strong enough to rewrite history? Or will Thali's devotion be the spark that ignites vengeance once more?

Rich and beautiful Filipino-American Annika is making amends for an old misdeed but falls in love with her unwitting victim. Will Annika and Walter find love? ***** When wealthy and beautiful 14-year-old Annika accidentally hits Walter with her boyfriend's car, she can't run away from her conscience. In an attempt to make amends, Annika finds a way to anonymously help Walter and his struggling family. When he finds out, Walter angrily exacts his own form of revenge. Unable to go through with it, he and Annika fall in love despite knowing that their disparate social standing will eventually tear them apart. As their love is tested, Annika and Walter fight to be together until the ultimate betrayal finally threatens to end things for good. Or will their love find a way to overcome the odds yet again...? DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY