Hostage to the heart
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MatureOngoing1h 41m
Last published Sun, Jun 1, 2025
When isla is given away by her father to the ruthless Ceo, Anderson marino, her three friends - charismatic and resourceful ascher, psychologically astute and quirky- kiara and tech-whiz and sharp tongued - helena join forces to rescue her in some way.
As they navigate the treacherous underworld, they discover that Anderson marinos brothers, enigmatic and brooding Carson and charming and flirtatious yet emotionally charged Emerson, are key to their mission. Kiara and helena find themselves falling for the brothers, respectively, amidst the danger and excitement.
Anderson x Isla ྀིྀི
•forced marriage
•forced proximity
• He fell first, she fell harder ‼️💕
Kiara x Carson
•Slow burn
•Bad boy x good girl
• grumpy x sunshine
Helena x Emerson
• Haters to lovers
• dread head who only thinks of her x would care about everyone except him
• calm x chaotic
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