Crystal Leonardi has always been mourned since childhood: she lost her beloved Papa, Mama suffered from breast cancer, so she had surgery, but the circumstances didn't give her up. The brave girl has run a series of jobs, so she can survive. In the middle of the tired of having a job done, and taking care of parents, Nona, the female's nickname, must face the bitter reality when Rico broke their relationship for silly reasons. In front of her mama, she always tried to be strong, so it didn't look sad, but it still got caught. A few years later, Nona is determined not to fall in love, even though many men were close. All rejections are being made because of heartbreak trauma. When things went well, she had moved on and made a special relationship. Suddenly, an unexpected ex-boyfriend resurfaced. How did Nona react after meeting Rico? Can she avoid the charm of the former? Which man will get the heart of that pretty and firm woman? Find the answer in this novel.
Hello all! Nice to meet you, my name is Crystal Leonardi. Welcome to my story and if I can say, this story is not only a story, but a journey of my life. How? You can know after you read this introduction.
Before going any further, I want to ask you: Who here has never been materialistic? Ah, it seems that it is rare for people, especially women, to admit that they are materialistic. To me, people who don't confess are hypocrites. Oops, why is your face so red, lips pursed, and ready to be angry? Am I wrong? If yes, why do you upset? LOL! I got you, hypocrite!
Okay, then, the question was changed to who, anyway, doesn't like the money? Come on, don't be shy about admitting it! Everything costs money, so it's natural, right, for us, more accurately, if I love it?
What? You don't love money? Let me ask you, you must answer this question with honesty: which one is better crying in the luxury car or walking on foot? Me? I will choose the first actually. Come on, crying in the luxury car is better than walking alone on foot. At least, no one can see your tears, except you have a driver to drive the car.
By the way, what is your answer? Remember, all must be answered honestly because if not, you only fool yourself not me. Honesty is very expensive, rare, and if the simple questions above can't be answered, how about being honest with yourself?
Why are you still reading this preamble? Curious, huh? Hahaha.... okay, I will write serious sentences and you can read them carefully. I do not care if you agree or disagree with me, but believe me, this is from my personal experience.
Have you, anyone reading this story, ever felt the pain of being insulted. Even humiliated by someone, or a group of people because they don't have a lot of money or are less capable? The worst thing is, he is your boyfriend! The person who was supposed to be the best friend to share a story with instead becomes a stumbling block, even makes self-confidence die instantly.
Lucky for them, if they have a good lover, understanding, very supportive, even he becomes a rock for the woman. As a woman, I can say that I feel jealous of you. Keep that man, and if you can, marry him immediately! This is serious and I do not play games.
You must have known at the beginning, that my name is Crystal Leonardi. You can call me Nona. The call is only for family and close friends. Apart from them, definitely call out first names. Why? Do you want protested because there is a difference between a full name and a nickname that can be so far apart? Do not protest! My life is my rules!
I am the only child in my family. It means that I do not have any brothers or sisters. My parents already passed away. It was hurting my heart and became the darkest side of my life, but I never give up on myself, my life, nor my dream.
Perhaps, some of you are curious: where is my aunt or uncle? Good question, but it is difficult to explain. I do not have any in this city, nor this country, because I live alone. Father's side and five uncles from my mother's side. I often contact them, and vice versa, it's just that we are very rarely together, so it does not matter to me, because I am strong brave, and independent enough.
Maybe, you will think I'm arrogant, too proud of myself, or various other bad opinions. Well, I can't blame you. But you have to remember that you do not know me well, and this is just the beginning chapter of my story. If you are one of my close friends, you would know how difficult my life was..
I don't know if the one reading this story is male or female. Before you open the next chapter, I have to warn you one thing: If you guys are brave enough to have a crush on Nona, you must remember it carefully, even remember if necessary, I love money so much. So, if a man has a mediocre income, step aside! I do not need you! Life is cruel, Honey! Remember, yes, even the dead need money for burial costs, let alone the living.
I don't need the protest of a self-righteous human. Just sit, relax, and continue to read my story. Now, I will take you in my world, so you know, why I love money so much.
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Forget the story of a bad boy with a good girl and vice versa. It's so ancient! Supposedly, playboys meet playgirls, so they can repent! "Aha! Finally, I got you, Miss. Do you still remember who I am? Now you have to pay for all your mistakes!" said Giancarlo quietly. He used a threatening tone in the girl's ear as he grabbed her right hand. "What did you mean? I have never known you!" Verina denied. She tried to release her gripped hands, but to no avail. Verina Astokova was surprised when she met a handsome man at a dance mask party. The man is a man she once slapped in a restaurant when her friend gave her a challenge while playing truth or dare. The incident had a fatal outcome: Giancarlo broke up with his lover, resulting in a grudge in his heart. He vows to find Verina, as well as make calculations. When fate brings the playboy and playgirl together, what will they do next? Will there be a genuine love story or just mere lust? Find the answer in this novel.
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
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After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
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"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.