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Lauchico Heirs: Byron Lauchico

Bradley Teo Lauchico Sabi nila, the more you hate... the more you love. Kapag aso't pusa, sila iyong mga madalas na nagkakatuluyan. And that's what happened to Bradley and Rome. But then, when you feel like everything is perfect, that's when problem starts to arise... making everything seems so difficult to survive. Rome was haunted by a traumatic upbringing and a cruel false accusation that once drove her into a lonely life in Washington, she struggles to believe that she is worthy of the Lauchico name or the future Bradley so desperately wants to build for her. While Bradley, the ever persistent, chooses to change his perfect image to prove that his love isn't a cage of expectations, but a safe space where Rome's brokenness is cherished. The two trade the pressures, finding their ultimate healing in the realization that a home isn't defined by a status, but by the choice to stay when the rest of the world walks away.

Rourick Maximus Demirian

The forbidden fruit that everyone wants to have a taste, a woman of the world, liberated, wild, and without a doubt, gorgeous - Odine Beateressa Santibaniez. She believes that with her beauty she can wrap a man in her fingers. She can have everything in just a snap. True enough, many are allured and the list goes on and on. Indeed, she is a nightmare dressed like a daydream. But her prowess was put to the test when the man she's eyeing didn't even give her a second look. Her pheromone didn't work on Illion Logramonte, a real snob who hates her kind. Hindi niya iyon matanggap. She was furious. No one has ever turned her down. She always has her way. To gain her glory back, she will do everything to have Illion, by hook or by crook. She will make sure, she will have him on bended knees and in blind need for her. Behind every man's downfall is a woman. At sisiguraduhin niyang siya iyon. She will be Illion's greatest downfall. Mark her words! Logramonte 02: Wandering One (dreame) Logramonte 03: Unruly One

Vida live her life in luxury since her mother lived in with a rich haciendero in the province. Later on, her mom was left with nothing after the man died. Now, Vida's luxurious lifestyle is in crisis. With this, she agreed to her mom's wicked plan - to seduce and marry the only heir to Maravilla's wealth. Is she willing to lay all her cards, including her heart just for the life she wanted? With her hour glass-like body and beautiful face, are these enough to captivate the haciendero's heart, mind and soul? Lastly, will she be able to lure the man into her biddings?

Evren Sayeiner "Sayen" Diestro, is a proud, sunlit volleyball captain who likes men, no questions asked. He has always been certain of who he is, until a stray serve of his hits Lunie Ariones, a quiet, average student who wants nothing more than her books. What should've been a simple apology turns into an unexpected, a warmth that unsettles Sayen in ways he never imagine. He begins to wonder... what if his heart has room for something he never planned?

3rd Generation #5: Ciano Lorenzo DiMarco Some targets shoot back.

Jeremiah Kai Claveria was turned down by the girl he was pursuing for almost two years. He's got it all, gwapong mukha na puring-puri kahit saan siya magpunta. He's impossible not to notice. He's funny, his outgoing personality is like a magnet to everyone who talks to him, except that he's a spoiled brat, he wants things crazy and exhilarating. Walang pakialam saan o kung sino man ang babanggain niya. But there's something lacking, and it's lingering at the tip of his tongue. ... and the teas of Claveria begins.

Euphemia Vandeleur has never had to wait in line for anything until a five foot street-food vendor tells her to wait her turn. Hungry after leaving a fancy event, she stops by a small cart near campus and meets Carmelita Amor Pinili, a working scholar who is not impressed by her surname, her money, or her attitude. What starts with one order and too many cups of extra sauce soon becomes Euphemia's reason to come back every night. The sauce was good. But the vendor was better.

Sage Madriaga, the owner of the country's leading airline, seems to have everything - looks, wealth, and women. However, he finds these aspects of his life meaningless, especially since there's someone he desires but can't have. Rejecting the young and famous Nathalia Andrada in the past due to his principles has haunted him. Despite years of regret, he takes pride in seeing her succeed in her chosen field, which has prevented him from acting selfishly. She has changed, a lot. From the way she talks, to the way she acts, and how much her lifestyle changed completely. It's frustrating for him to watch her being pursued by multiple men who are willing to kneel for her attention. He's determined to pursue her again, this time he won't let her slip away. It will never be easy, knowing how much Nathalia has despised him for years. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Content Warning: This story contains mature scenes that are not suitable for young readers. Status: Completed