She has lived her life bound by three core values: maintaining the fragile peace of Salvado, safeguarding the friends she holds dear, and keeping her word, as her family's legacy demands. For years, that has been enough. She didn't care for much else. Until her sister throws a wrench into everything, forcing her to take on a responsibility she never wanted. This responsibility comes in the form of a woman-one with a burning desire to reclaim her fallen family's name. She's ambitious, self-serving, and utterly selfish. At first, the woman seems like nothing more than a nuisance, someone to babysit until the job is done. Carlisle has no interest in her or her petty schemes. She could disappear tomorrow, and Carlisle wouldn't bat an eyelash. But when Carlisle starts to uncover the truth-that the woman she's now bound to protect may have played a role in the suffering of someone Carlisle has sworn to protect-everything changes. The betrayal cuts deeper than she ever expected. Her sense of duty is tested, and with it, her loyalty to her friend, who has been by her side for years. Now, Carlisle stands at a crossroads, trapped between two opposing forces: her sworn duty to protect a woman she finds repulsive, and the loyalty she has always held for her friends, the people who has shared her life, her secrets, and her struggles. Can she keep her word, as a Di Santis should, even if it means betraying someone she loves? Or will the truth force her to shatter her oath, risking not only her own reputation but the fragile peace she's worked so hard to maintain? With every step, the weight of her decision grows heavier, and the consequences more dire. In a world where family, loyalty, and power collide, Carlisle must choose what kind of person she wants to be-and whether she's willing to sacrifice everything she holds dear all for the sake of one woman.

Keeping people at arm's length is her addiction, and perfection is her drug of choice. As a world-renowned surgeon, she's spent years building an impenetrable reputation-sharp, stunning, untouchable. She wields her authority like a scalpel, cutting through challenges with precision. Emotions, attachments, vulnerability-they're all things she's long since anesthetized. But everything changes when a quiet, mysterious young resident enters her world. At just twenty years old, the unassuming emergency medicine resident carries a storm within her, one that refuses to be subdued by Perrie's icy demeanor. Jin's unshaken presence unsettles her in ways she can't explain, drawing her into a dangerous spiral of intrigue and desire. Perrie knows she should maintain her distance, but it's as if Jin has unlocked something buried deep-a craving she thought she'd sedated long ago. Yet, beneath the pull of attraction lies a tangled web of secrets. The closer Perrie gets, the more she realizes Jin's past isn't just mysterious-it's connected to her in ways that threaten to unravel everything she cared about. Some wounds can't be healed. Some things can't be controlled. Some truths can't stay buried. And some desires are impossible to numb.

In a world where bonds can transcend time and loss, two souls once inseparable are thrown into chaos. Twelve years ago, a vibrant girl with a kind spirit vanished without a trace, leaving behind a best friend who refused to believe in the finality of death. While others moved on, Morgan Suarez clung to the unshakable belief that Alexis Valerius was still out there, somewhere, waiting to be found. Their connection had been unbreakable-two halves of a whole, their lives intertwined like threads in an unending tapestry. Alexis was Morgan's anchor, her promise, her everything. But in the years since her disappearance, Morgan was left to navigate a fractured world, each step forward weighed down by memories and unanswered questions. After almost thirteen years of relentless searching, fate brings them together once more. But the girl Morgan finds is a stranger with no memory of her or their shared past. As Morgan fights to reclaim what was lost and help Alexis rediscover the truth of who she is, she faces an agonizing challenge: rebuilding a bond that only one of them remembers.

In a circle of friends bound by loyalty but divided by differences, tension brews between two opposites. One, a product of privilege and tradition, clings to the beliefs instilled in him by a strict, aristocratic upbringing. The other, shaped by love and acceptance, lives unapologetically true to himself. Bradley Genovese has always seen the world in black and white, his views hardened by a family that values image above all else. To him, Primo Ruiz-a compassionate, openly gay military officer-is everything wrong with defying the natural order. Primo, in turn, sees Bradley as a relic of the past: arrogant, ignorant, and utterly insufferable. Forced together during a friend's destination wedding, the animosity they've nurtured for years begins to unravel. Heated arguments become charged conversations, and the walls they've built start to crumble. As Bradley struggles to confront the prejudices ingrained in him, Primo is faced with the question of whether someone so different can ever truly change. What unfolds is a slow, unexpected journey from hatred to understanding, from distance to desire. But with Bradley's family casting a long shadow over his life and Primo refusing to compromise on love, the road ahead is uncertain. Sometimes, the most captivating connections are born from the most unlikely of places.

Amid the somber stillness of a funeral, a nineteen-year-old grappling with grief and anger met a woman four years his senior, whose presence seemed both enigmatic and intrusive. Their relationship began on uneven ground, clouded by misunderstandings and mistrust. He thought she was his father's mistress; she was, in truth, his father's brightest mentee. In the world of academia, where intellect reigned and ambition thrived, they became bound by a connection they couldn't ignore. What followed was a whirlwind romance, intense and forbidden, fueled by unspoken desires and the thrill of defying expectations. But passion was not enough to overcome the walls they built around themselves. Pride clashed with principle, and their love-however undeniable-collapsed under the weight of their differences, leaving behind shattered hearts and unfinished stories. Four years later, time brings them together again. Older, wiser, and no less haunted by their past, they find themselves at a crossroads. Resentments long buried resurface, along with feelings neither has dared to confront. As they navigate the tangled threads of their history, they are forced to question whether the fire that once burned between them was a fleeting spark or an enduring flame.

They couldn't be more different-or more volatile together. One is driven by fierce loyalty, a protective fire that burns for those she loves; the other, a cool and calculating presence, is as mysterious as the secrets she keeps. Sparks fly every time they meet, but not in the way anyone would call "romantic." From the beginning, distrust hangs between them like a storm cloud. Logan blames her for putting her best friend in danger, for being reckless, cold, and too close to dangerous people. She hates everything Persis stands for: the secrets, the icy detachment, the subtle but undeniable magnetism that unsettles her every time they clash. Persis feels the heat too, though she'd never admit it. She's always been able to control her emotions, raised to be tough in a world where softness can be fatal. But with Logan, her restraint is slipping. Logan's hot temper, her passionate spirit, stirs something foreign inside her. As tension crackles between them, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. Each confrontation brings them closer, unraveling their defenses as they face off against both Persis' dark past and their growing attraction. In a world where love could be their undoing, they have to decide if they're willing to risk it all or if they'll continue to dance around the spark that just won't die. As the heat between them rises, neither is willing to admit to the pull that keeps drawing them back into each other's orbit. It's an attraction they don't want and a connection they can't ignore, one that challenges their assumptions, chips away at their walls, and leaves them each wondering: is there more to hate than they ever imagined?

In the cutthroat world of Salvado's elite, ambition is a double-edged sword, and Archer Di Santis wields it with lethal precision. With a reputation for being cold and calculating, she has spent her life maneuvering through a world where loyalty is fleeting and betrayal is commonplace. Yet, her relentless pursuit is always thwarted by one formidable opponent: her younger sister, Carlisle. With her effortless charm and expansive network, Carlisle remains the favored child, leaving Archer seething with resentment. Everything changes when Greyson enters the picture. A close friend of Carlisle's and hailing from one of Salvado's most influential families, Greyson exudes a carefree spirit that starkly contrasts Archer's hardened demeanor. Initially, Archer sees Greyson as an intriguing distraction-someone who could be molded into a powerful ally. But as their paths intertwine, Archer finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Greyson's innocence and joy. Caught between her ambition and her burgeoning feelings for Greyson, Archer faces a dilemma. Aligning with Greyson could finally grant her the power she craves, providing the leverage needed to surpass Carlisle. But the cost of such a union could be far greater than Archer anticipates. In a world tainted by ambition and deception, Archer must confront the true nature of her desires. Will she risk everything to embrace a genuine connection with Greyson, or will her insatiable thirst for power lead her down a path of betrayal, jeopardizing the one person who could offer her a chance at true happiness? As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Archer must decide if she can balance love and ambition without losing herself in the process.

Apple Benedict Hidalgo is a twenty-year-old young man born into the life of luxury and prestige. Coming from an aristocratic family, he is well-loved by everyone who crosses his path. His charm and genuine kindness makes him a favorite among his peers and the social elite. Despite having everything he could ever ask for, Apple has always felt an unshakable sense of incompleteness, as if a crucial piece of his life is missing. One fateful evening, while wandering through the streets of the city, Apple is drawn to a captivating performance. The sight of Juliana Narvaez, a stunning yet enigmatic street tango dancer, ignites something inside him. There's something about her presence, her graceful yet intense movements, and the mystery that surrounds her that pulls him in. She is unlike anyone he has ever met, and from the moment their paths cross, Apple feels an undeniable connection, one that challenges the very foundations of his carefully constructed world. Juliana, though guarded, is equally intrigued by Apple's warmth and innocence. She carries a dark past that she hides behind her confident exterior, a past filled with shadows she cannot escape. As Apple is drawn deeper into Juliana's world, he begins to uncover layers of both her and himself that he never anticipated. His feelings for her grow, as do the questions that arise about his life and the expectations placed upon him. As their relationship evolves, Apple finds himself torn between the life of privilege he's always known and the electrifying, uncertain world Juliana represents. The more time they spend together, the more he realizes that true happiness may not lie in the perfection he was raised to seek, but in the messy, unpredictable beauty of real connection. However, with secrets lurking in the shadows and hidden ties between their worlds, Apple must decide how far he is willing to go to discover the missing part of himself-and what he is willing to sacrifice for love.

Lukas Raphael Giordano is the epitome of aristocratic excess-arrogant, ill-tempered, and perpetually bored. With a sense of entitlement as his shield, Lukas drifts through life unchallenged, his infamous temper often leading him to settle disputes with fists rather than words. He's a man who has always lived on his own terms, uninterested in changing for anyone-until Irina Venice Leandrez enters his life. Irina, by contrast, is a beacon of kindness and compassion within their shared social circle. Renowned for her philanthropic work, particularly her devotion to the elderly and children, she embodies grace and warmth, standing in stark contrast to Lukas' stormy nature. Though she harbors no personal animosity towards him, Irina views Lukas as a product of privilege with little depth-a figure in the background of her life who warrants nothing more than polite indifference. For years, they've occupied the same spaces, sharing mutual friends and attending the same events, but they've never truly interacted. Their indifference has been a comfortable distance-until fate intervenes. A seemingly insignificant event draws them into each other's lives, and what begins as an inconvenient encounter soon evolves into something much more profound. Lukas finds himself disarmed by Irina's kindness, challenged in ways that unsettle him and force him to question his long-held beliefs about love and marriage. Irina, in turn, begins to see beyond Lukas' brash exterior, discovering a man weighed down by expectations and grappling with inner demons. As they spend more time together, Lukas' beliefs about love and commitment begin to waver, tested by his growing feelings for Irina. Irina, despite her initial reluctance, finds herself drawn to the man behind the facade, recognizing a potential for change that surprises even her.