She’s not running from love. She’s running from what it turned her into. Cleo Voltaire is bold, brilliant, and untouchable — a self-made restaurateur with a wicked laugh and a strictly no-strings approach to romance. But behind the sharp wit and champagne nights lies a woman scarred by a secret heartbreak she’s never confessed to anyone but the mirror. When her past unexpectedly collides with her present — in the form of Max, the quiet boy who once caught her when she was falling apart — Cleo is forced to confront everything she thought she buried. Secrets she swore to keep. Love she swore to never believe in again. In a world of stage lights, stolen kisses, and quiet betrayals, Cleo must choose: keep pretending, or finally risk being seen. A story about the masks we wear, the hearts we break — and the people who see through it all anyway.

Si Sofia ay isang dalagang romantiko na naniniwala pa rin sa magic ng *true love’s kiss* — kahit pa sinabihan na siya ng doktor na may stage 2 breast cancer at brain cancer siya. Sa halip na magpa-chemotherapy, pinili niyang hanapin ang isang bagay na mas makapangyarihan para sa kanya: **pag-ibig**. Kasama ang matalik niyang kaibigang si Jaime Montecillo, nagtungo siya sa Rancho Vancadessa, ang hacienda ng kanyang inang matagal na niyang hindi nakita. Dito nagsimula ang bagong kabanata ng kanyang buhay — puno ng damdamin, sikreto, at kilig. Habang unti-unti niyang binubuo ang piraso ng kanyang pagkatao, isa-isang sumusulpot ang mga *"prospect"* ng kanyang true love. Sa gitna ng pagtawa, pambobola, at pang-aasar, napapansin ni Sofia na unti-unting lumalayo si Jaime — ang taong laging nandiyan para sa kanya. Pero bakit nga ba mas affected si Jaime sa mga bagong lalaking dumarating sa buhay niya? Makakahanap ba si Sofia ng "true love's kiss" bago siya tuluyang mawalan ng oras? O matagal na ba itong nasa tabi niya... hindi niya lang napansin?

Phyra Lovi Olivier, an enigmatic young woman, was adopted as a child by Senator Maximilian Olivier, a powerful and influential figure in the political realm. Unbeknownst to Phyra, the senator saw her not only as a daughter but also as a weapon to further his own ambitions. Senator Olivier, engaged in a heated rivalry with his opponent at the Senate, employed dark tactics to secure his position. Under the senator's guidance, Phyra was groomed to become an instrument of destruction. She was trained in various combat techniques, honing her skills to deadly precision. The senator manipulated her, exploiting her loyalty and love for him to carry out his nefarious deeds. Phyra's role extended beyond politics, as the senator's illicit activities included running illegal operations, such as the sale of firearms on the black market. Within this complex web of deception and manipulation, Phyra had two adopted brothers, Loke and Levi, who also played significant roles in her life. Both Loke and Levi harbored secret feelings for Phyra, though she remained oblivious to their affection. Loke, charismatic and charming, often sought to protect Phyra from the darkness that surrounded them. Levi, on the other hand, presented a cold and distant facade, masking his true emotions. As Phyra became increasingly entangled in her father's schemes, she began to question her purpose and the moral implications of her actions. A spark of rebellion ignited within her, leading her to seek answers and a way to break free from the senator's control. Along this path, Phyra's relationships with Loke and Levi would undergo significant transformations, as their unspoken love for her clashed with the secrets they held. In the midst of political turmoil, dangerous alliances, and her own internal struggles, Phyra Lovi Olivier would embark on a journey of self-discovery, confronting the darkness that had ensnared her and challenging the fate imposed upon her. The choices she made would not only shape her own destiny but also determine the fates of those she cared for and the fragile bonds of love that entwined them all.

My tears kept on flowing while looking at my father's dead body inside his coffin. He was a good man. The best father to me, he would never kill anyone yet alone attached himself to evil doings. My father has always been an upright man. Doing things all for the good of people. But his fate was cruel. He was so good that he made an enemy to the devil. Not only they took his life, they have also put false accusations to my father's name. Now his good reputation was ruined. I wiped away my tears and touched my father's coffin."Daddy, I promise you, We will find justice. " I missed those warm hugs he used to give me, now it's nothing but the coldness of the glass his coffin was made of. I closed my eyes, trying to stop my tears. Uncle Victor stood beside me and offered me a glass of water. I gladly accepted it. He was also a senator just like my Dad. But they have different views of things. Father was always the subtle type while uncle was the aggressive one in dealing with things, that was what my father said. Though both of them have been good friends for years. "I'm sorry for your loss, Hija. I will do whatever I can to clear his name. " I smiled bitterly. "Thanks,Uncle. But I want more than just cleaning his name. I know there is someone behind the killing and framing of my father. I want the truth to come out. " I said clenching my fist. "I want Justice. " Uncle Victor sighed and shook his head. Giving me a sign that he doesn't like the idea in my head. "Know it's not easy to grasp everything right now,Hija. But you need to accept things as it is. " He tapped my shoulder, gave me a weak smile. As if telling me to give up whatever I am thinking of. " Don't make things difficult for you. " I shook my head. "No Uncle. Dad's car was ambushed that day and what a coincidence, the news of my father being a drug lord came out that same day. My father was a good man, he doesn't deserve to die like this. I must seek justice for him. "