Copyright © 2025 by lNatsuAi, Figuerroa Series #1
Celestine Gianna Escamilla had everything anyone could want: the name, the wealth and the Escamilla legacy. Born into the Escamillas, she was expected to be perfect. But behind the designer clothes and lavish parties, there was one thing she never had—her parents' love.
They were too busy. Too consumed by the family business, their image, and their own ambitions. To them, Gianna was just a means to an end—a daughter to uphold the family name.
So when they told her about the arranged marriage, it wasn't just a surprise—it felt like a betrayal. A life decided for her, with no voice in the matter.
She didn't want it. She didn't need it. But her parents insisted. Duty came first, they said. And yet, she couldn't just accept it. Not this time. Not when she found herself drawn to a man.
A man who turned out to be his fiancé and the same man whose past still held him captive.
Now, Gianna's trapped in an engagement wrapped in family pride and a love with no future, all tangled in ties that burn.
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Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are entirely products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.
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A/N: This story was originally published and unpublished in 2017. It's been sitting in my drafts for years lol. I've recently come back to this account, revisited the story, reworked the plot, and am finally publishing it again!
Votes and comments are always appreciated! Back in 2017, I used to dedicate new chapters from my lovely commenters, and I'd love to keep that tradition going.
With love and sparkles, Len ♡
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Ties that burn
RomanceTies that burn [Figuerroa Series #1] © 2025 Celestine Gianna was born into privilege, heir to the Escamilla name and most lands in Surigao. But behind the perfect image was a girl starved for love in a house built on silence and duties. While an arr...
