Brazeal Inayica Viglianco is known as a popular model. She is also famous for her unique beauty. But despite her beauty, other people always bullied her because of her illness. But because of that, she was more loved by her peers around her. But things got confusing for her when she met a wealthy businessman named Tate. She might be weak and sensitive because of her illness, but that is what made them love each other. Can Brazeal tame the mysterious Tate?
"Next angle! Lean more to the left, Brazeal! Perfect! You look stunning there!" the photographer praised my poses.
I changed to a slightly see-through brown maxi dress and did a few more poses in it. Then the stylist decided to dress me in a floral-themed outfit for more options. Life as a supermodel here in Daty Magazines is full of surprises, and I'm always up for it. Daty Magazines feature famous local fashion brands. I usually model for the front covers of their magazine issues, which they also release abroad.
As one of their supermodels, my daily schedule is usually hectic. It's normal to see it packed with back-to-back shoots, fittings, and interviews from 8 in the morning to 9 or 10 in the evening. Getting home late and dead tired is not new to me anymore. But despite these, I'm always thankful to be booked and busy. The fashion industry can be very unpredictable and tough, I'm glad that I get to have these opportunities despite my condition.
"Okay, cut! That's a wrap! Good job, Brazeal. Come back tomorrow for the short interview before the mag's release next week, alright?" Mr. Cortez told me.
"Yes, Mr. Cortez." I answered with a smile. Shane, my personal assistant, escorted me to the dressing room. She gave me a long sleeve dress and a pair of strap heels to change into. Even though you're done with the shoot, you and your outfit still have to look good. The paparazzi will follow you all the time, and as a supermodel, you cannot afford to have an ugly photo of you taken. Your face, body, and fashion sense are part of your main assets in this industry.
Shane and I went straight to my Subaru van when we got out of the building. My driver started driving as soon as we all got inside. Shane instructed him to head to my condominium. This day is so tiring that I don't even have the strength to speak anymore, I just want to go home and lie in bed.
I bid my goodbye to Shane and the driver when we arrived in front of my condominium building. The driver will take Shane home, then he'll drive himself home. Shane doesn't stay with me because I want my own space after such a hectic day. I instructed the driver to bring the van to his house so he won't have to commute to my condo building everyday, he's also free to use the van whenever I don't have a schedule (which is a rare instance).
As soon as the door lock clicked, I practically sprinted to the shower. I remembered I still have emails to check while I was in the elevator going to my unit floor. I took a quick shower and put myself in a comfy pair of satin sleeping wear. My laptop was already placed on my working table because I was also checking emails before I left for work today.
I stared at my reflection in the black screen as it loaded. I do look beautiful, but contrary to popular belief, I'm still single at my age of 27. The paparazzi loves to make up stories about me being in a relationship. It's annoying, but sometimes I start to wish it was true. It'd be lovely to have someone with me in this lonely life.
It's not like I'm the no-boyfriend-since-birth type. I had a few during my teen years up to my twenties, but all of them ended for the same reason: They loved me because of my profile and money, not because of who I am. So when I start to demand for the love I actually deserve, they'll start to distance themselves and go MIA. We'll try to talk it out, but in the end they still choose to leave. I sighed as the screen finally lit up.
I opened my email inbox and checked the messages one by one. Some of them were journalists asking for an interview, modeling offers, fashion brand endorsement offers, then there were also requests for social media promotions from non-fashion brands. These should be received by my manager because she's the one who approves them, but fortunately, she's cool and kind enough to let me choose which projects and offers I actually want to take. But I still forward the emails to her to let her know or to get a second opinion. As I was scrolling through my inbox, I suddenly remembered the app Shane suggested earlier. It was a dating app. She said that's where she met Philip, her long-time boyfriend. They're going to celebrate their third anniversary this year and they're also planning to get married soon.
While the app was downloading, I went to the fridge to get a snack. It was a strawberry yoghurt and a glass of water. I can't eat food that are high in carbs to maintain my figure. The app was already installed when I got back to the table. I opened it and created an account. I used my nickname 'Binay' to conceal my identity. Only close friends call me that name.
"Mate, nice app and graphics. I hope I'll find my true love here," I said with a chuckle. I know that sounds crazy, but I'll never know if I never try.
The app's theme color is blue and wolf designs are all over it, that's probably why it's called "Mate." I chose a profile picture where my back is facing. I can't risk people in this app knowing my real identity.
I started searching for anyone I can talk to. It wasn't long before I found someone who looked interesting. Both of our profile pictures were facing back. He's probably hiding something too, I thought to myself. I sent him a 'hi' and waited for a reply. His username says "Poseidon_18," guess he's into Greek mythology.
I ate a spoonful of yoghurt as I waited for his reply. I pouted when I was already at my third spoon but he hasn't replied yet. My excitement's starting to fade but I didn't want to search for a new person. This app guarantees that users can meet decent potential partners through it. And I think that's true because it costs 200 USD per month and only allows 1 week of free trial!
Poseidon_18 is taking longer than I expected. His profile says he's online, though. I opened Facebook on another tab. I was about to start scrolling when the Mate app dinged and a 'hello' popped up. I immediately focused on my laptop to compose a reply.
"How are you? Are you a Filipino?" I said as I typed the words. He replied quickly this time and his response made me smile.
Poseidon_18: Yes, I am. A half specifically. Where are you from? I live in Parañaque. How old are you by the way?
I smiled at his way of typing. It looks so clean, it's as if he has life put together. I wonder what it's like to be his girlfriend.
"I live near, just within Metro Manila. I am also a Filipino, only 27 hehe. Are you single?" I typed. I have this weird habit of saying what I'm typing out loud. I don't know, it feels like I'm actually talking to the other person this way.
Poseidon_18: Typing...
I waited for his reply. He seems interested now. I'm glad we're interested in each other.
"Yeah, I am single for a couple of years now. I am already 30 but that's a good age gap for us hahaha. Do you mind if I ask your name?" I read his reply.
I thought about his question for a solid minute. He seems like a good man, just my type. But I can't risk my real identity. Not when I'm at the peak of my career in the industry. I chose to give him my nickname instead.
Binay: You can call me Binay. I'm sorry, I can't give you my name hehe.
I waited for his reply, but it's taking long once again. He's probably doing something at the moment. Or maybe he's not interested anymore because I didn't give him my name. I pouted in front of my screen.
The drowsiness was starting to kick in. I had a long day at work and it surely drained the life out of me. As much as I wanted to continue talking to him, I need to have my beauty rest now so I turned my laptop off. I guess I'll just talk to him tomorrow, I hope.
I put on my sleeping mask. It helps keep my skin flawless like that Korean glass skin trend. I also drank a glass of water because staying hydrated is the best way to have a glowing, healthy skin. No to sodas and juices because they might affect my metabolism.
I lie in my bed and turn down the air conditioning. The room gets too cold during dawn, which leaves me shaking, and I don't like that. I yawned as I put cucumber slices on my eyes.
"Time to rest~" I whispered to myself before finally letting sleep take me.
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She's come to the desert to fulfill her duty, but destiny has other plans. Tasked with caring for an ailing father, she finds herself drawn into the life-and arms-of the region's most eligible CEO. As her professional boundaries blur with forbidden passion, she faces a choice between loyalty to her work and the undeniable chemistry they share. Will she risk everything for love in a world where expectations run high, and emotions run even higher?
When a Thai caregiver arrives in Dubai, her only goal is to earn enough to support her family back home. She never expects to capture the attention of the powerful and enigmatic CEO she works for. But beneath his cool, calculated exterior lies a man whose heart may be ready to thaw. In a city where ambition rules and love is a game, can she turn his world upside down and find her place in his heart?
She's caught in the Alpha's gaze a temptation too powerful to resist. His dominance is intoxicating, his touch unforgettable, and she feels herself drawn to him against her better judgment. Yet beneath the allure lies a storm of secrets that could ruin them both. As their connection deepens, she must decide if she's willing to risk everything to be bound by his love and temptation.
A prophecy binds them, revealing a fate they can't ignore. She's the Alpha's hidden Luna, her identity concealed from the pack, their love forged in secrecy. But as whispers of the prophecy spread, their bond is threatened by forces bent on destroying them. Will she rise to fulfill her destiny, or will they be forced to sacrifice their love to protect the pack?
"Carroll Brown is dead! But you have to marry him in your sister's name." My mother said to me in a cold tone. My sister was engaged to the hottest billionaire. It should have been a perfect marriage. Unexpectedly, Carroll was dead in an accident. My sister didn't want to become a widow, so she forced me to marry her dead fiance. And I had no right to refuse her. Actually, I was the biological daughter of the Smith family. My sister was an adoptive one. My sister and I had been swapped at the hospital when we were just born. My parents had already had a deep relationship with her. So they chose to sacrifice me. On the wedding day, I was taken to the mourning hall. "Ma'am, please keep Master company and let him feel warm." The housekeeper said with a cold expression. I couldn't help but look up at the portrait above the coffin, and my heart skipped a beat at this glance. The man in the portrait was more handsome than the superstars in Hollywood. Carroll Brown? My dead husband? Wow, he was really handsome! I didn't know how long had passed when my stomach began to rebel. After one glance at the coffin, I swallowed my saliva and then begged with my fingers crossed. "Mr. Carroll, I'm starving! May I eat your pastries? You don't mind, do you?" "I do." "Ah!" Scared, I broke out in a cold sweat. My legs went limp, and I fell to the ground. I shouted, "Ghost!" Carroll curled his lips, leaned over, and touched the black coffin. "Mr. Carroll has risen from the dead. What do you think of this headline tomorrow?"
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...