In a world where the name of your soulmate magically appears on your skin on your 16th birthday, it seemed so simple, right?
Wrong.
Destiny has a dark sense of humor, and not everyone in this world finds their other half. Some were lucky, basking in the warmth of love. But for most, the universe seemed to enjoy playing with their lives, as if it's some cosmic joke. While the fortunate few live in bliss, the rest of us are left to navigate a labyrinth of longing and loss, endlessly searching for that elusive connection.
Imagine the heartache of seeing the name, feeling the promise, and yet, never finding the person it belongs to.
Meet Zariah Anne Villanueva, a hardworking, kind-hearted girl from the coastal town of Batangas. Growing up near the sea, she dreams of a better life and earns a scholarship to a prestigious city school. Despite the hardships she's faced, one thing keeps her going-the hope that one day she'll meet the person whose name is not just etched on her body, but also on her mind and heart. Her Soulmate.
In a cruel twist of fate, she crossed paths with someone who stirred emotions within her that she'd never experienced before. Every glance, every touch, sent shivers down her spine and made her heart race.
Was it possible to feel such intense emotions for someone who wasn't her Soulmate?
Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands.
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Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom.
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