Bittersweet City Romance

Sophia Amara Valdez thought moving to Manila would bring her one step closer to her dreams. But she never expected her first job would lead her back to Raki Zed Valdez, the wealthy, arrogant childhood bully she’d hoped to forget. Now working as Zed's live-in tutor, Sophia finds herself forming unexpected friendships with him and his inner circle, slowly uncovering their hidden complexities beneath confident facades.

Things grow even more complicated when she meets Zed’s best friend, Mattias Joaquin Evangelista. Quiet, serious, and enigmatic, Mattias possesses a hidden vulnerability that Sophia can't ignore. Their connection is undeniable, yet unspoken secrets keep them from surrendering fully to their feelings. Torn between Zed’s unpredictable protectiveness and Mattias’s quiet strength, Sophia finds herself entangled in a complicated web of emotions that could threaten her heart and future.

Just as Sophia begins to settle into her new life, her world is shattered by devastating betrayals and long-buried secrets from her past. Unexpected deaths, hidden family ties, and dangerous revelations force her to confront the truth about who she truly is and the lengths others will go to either protect or destroy her.

As she struggles to navigate love, loyalty, and revenge, Sophia faces the ultimate question. Can she forgive those who have wronged her, or will she be drawn into a destiny she never wanted?