Chapter: Chapter 65ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY I hurriedly exited the car upon hearing Dachiel's information. We went to the location where my child was allegedly taken. To my surprise, it wasn't what I expected. There were police surrounding the area, and it seemed we were late. Someone misled us, pointing to the wrong location, causing a delay. A call redirected my attention to the correct place. It appeared we were intentionally set up to create confusion. I felt desperate and fell into the trap. I quickly approached a police officer and asked what happened. They said that the location was indeed the site of a kidnapping case, but it was too late because the house had exploded. I asked them if they saw a three-year-old boy, but they said they found no one there and the bodies they found were mostly around 25 years old-- probably the kidnapper's henchmen who were caught in the explosion. I was disheartened by what I heard, but a call woke me up again and I found out that a child was rushed to a nearby hos
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Chapter: Chapter 64This is the last chapter of the book, and the next one will be the epilogue. I woke up to a knock on the bedroom door and realized I hadn't set my alarm. It's already ten o'clock! I rushed to the bathroom, but the knocking persisted, so I shouted, "I'm not done! I'll be ready in a few minutes!" After a quick shower, there was another knock, prompting me to yell again. Wrapped in a bathrobe, I opened the door, only to find Alexander there in a tight shirt and shorts. "Alex, why aren't you dressed yet?" I asked, eyeing his outfit. "I asked Architect Daiton to go ahead. We can follow later," he replied, looking down before locking eyes with me. "What do you want for breakfast? I'll cook." Opting for bacon, I told him I'd be down in a moment. I quickly changed into shorts and a spaghetti top, leaving my hair untied. As I descended, the aroma of food filled the air, making my stomach growl. Entering the kitchen, I was greeted by a sight—Alexander in a black apron, half-naked, sh
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Chapter: Chapter 63The bar exam takes place at one of the prestigious universities in the Philippines, and I just found out that the university is owned by Vuntier's parents. Vuntier, who is Alexander's business partner and a long-time friend. Despite having a board meeting, Alexander insisted on driving me to the university. His phone kept ringing during our journey. "You shouldn't have bothered to drive me. You have a board meeting today, and you're not even attending." "I can postpone the meeting. You're more important, and as the CEO, I can do that." I observed a change in him, being more open with me about small things. While we're not officially in a relationship, his actions often resemble that of a boyfriend. Architect Daiton, a friend, sent me a good luck message. Alexander noticed and seemed annoyed. "Good luck to him too," he muttered. Glancing at my phone again, he frowned. "Architect Daiton, huh? Is he the reason you've been smiling lately?" "He's just a friend, Alexander. Relax." He
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Chapter: Chapter 62"You like baked cookies?" I lazily glanced at Alexander, who was pacing in front of me with an eagerness that matched his words. He's cooking in my kitchen. Yes, inside my condo. I couldn't bring myself to kick him out because the more stubborn I am, the more stubborn he becomes. "Okay." His face lit up with a satisfied smile, and he headed towards the ingredients, already planning his culinary adventure. "Soup?" "Okay." I replied with a half-hearted nod, my eyes not leaving the random patterns on the floor. "What about lasagna?" "Okay." I mumbled, still lost in thought. "Your mom was right, you eat a lot when you're having a fever. That's unique." A teasing smile played on his lips as he observed my peculiar behavior. He approached me, a subtle charm in his every step, and gently placed the back of his hand on my forehead. "You're still hot, why don't you rest in your room? You've been here in the kitchen for a while." I just looked down, staring into space. "I want to eat.
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Chapter: Chapter 61"I'm too lazy to stir my spoon in my coffee while looking at my laptop. I've been working for months now, and I can say I spend more time reviewing submissions from the Planning department than preparing for the upcoming bar exam. A knock halted my activity, and moments later, my secretary entered. Different from Dad's secretary who worked in the adjacent building, I handled his businesses related to hotels and resorts nationwide. The latest project involved constructing a five-star hotel in Singapore, and this was my first time overseeing such a venture. It necessitated guidance from an expert in hotel design. ‘Good afternoon, ma'am. Mr. Montgomery has arrived.” Secretary Beischiel stepped aside, and in came Alexander with a man, presumably the skilled architect he mentioned, for our Singapore project. “Good afternoon, Ms. Dasmond,” the architect politely greeted, extending his hand. “He’s Architect Daiton, he will be with us, helping with the overall design of the hotel.” I stood
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Chapter: Chapter 60"ISABELLA Heyes, Magna cum laude!" I stood proudly, hearing the applause of everyone. As I walked across the stage, I noticed some students awkwardly glancing at me. For almost a year, I've been trying to find my purpose, attempting to move on from the past, but some things are just too difficult to let go. After receiving my diploma, I gave a speech to my batchmates. The cameras captured my every move, and I knew this would make headlines again. Most of my activities were already in the news, so I preferred staying at home or in my condo to enjoy solitude. Despite not being the valedictorian, they still asked me to give a speech. I didn't mind, considering the valedictorian also spoke. "Oh, why does our Disney princess look sad?" I shot a look at Dad for his remarks, but later, I smiled and hugged him along with Mommy Emely, Dad's new wife who just arrived from Europe. "Congratulations, my daughter! We're very proud of you!" They embraced me warmly, and I couldn't help but notic
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Chapter: Epilogue We spend two days in Samar before we head back home. Our children went back with my parents because they want us to spend more time together. Nalibot namin ang tourist spot ng Samar at kontento talaga ako sa pamamasyal namin. Dumaan muna rin si Zairon sa Solstice hospital habang ako ay dumiretso na sa Pampanga dahil nandoon ang mga anak ko. We will still back at Manila at si Zairon na ang susundo sa amin doon. Pagkatapos kong masundo ang mga anak ko sa bahay nila Lola, diretso agad kami sa bahay dahil gabi na rin. Umuuwi kasi si Serina every weekend sa kanila kapag nasa Pampanga kami kaya minsan, ako ang nagbabantay sa mga kambal. “Ate, okay lang ba umuwi ako ngayon? Hindi pa kasi dumadating si Kuya.” tanong ni Serina sa akin. Nagtitimpla ako ngayon ng gatas para kila Calia bago sila matulog habang si Serina naman ay bihis na dahil gabi siyang aalis ngayon. May emergency kasi sa kanila at kailangan siya ngayon. “Okay lang Serina. Sasabihan ko kay Zairon ang sitwasyon mo. At s
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Chapter: Chapter 119Dumating na rin kami sa Cabin. Malamig ang labas kaya ay bigla nalang rin uminit pagpasok namin. Zairon turned on the light while I was straight to the shower. “Anong gagawin mo baby?” He asked when he noticed where I was going. Bigla kong hinubad ang wedding gown ko. Hindi naman kasi ito malaki at mahirap tanggalin dahil manipis kaya mabilis ko lang siyang nahubad. Tiningnan ko siya at nakatingin na siya pataas baba sa katawan ko dahil walang hiyang nakahubad ako sa harapan niya. “I will take a shower. It's our first night as a married couple. Hindi ba at normal naman ito?” “What normal?” Sabay tingin niya sa akin. Ngumisi ako. “Make love.” Lumunok siya. Lumapit ako sa kaniya at hinaplos ang dibdib niya. Nakatingin lang siya ng madilim sa akin at halata roon ang excitement. “We haven't done it since that night. Feel ko tuloy ayaw na ayaw muna sa akin.” May bahid na tampo kong sabi. Inangat niya ang panga ko upang makasalubong ang aming mata. "Pinasabik ko lang ang sarili ko
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Chapter: Chapter 118We planned to have our wedding on Samar Island, the same place where we conducted a medical mission in the past. I am the one who decided on the location for our first wedding. Ako kasi pinapili niya at maganda ang ibang parte ng island lalo na at gusto ko ring mag beach wedding kami. Hindi rin masyadong mabigat ang gown ko dahil request ni Zairon. Siya mismo lahat ang nagplano dahil ayaw niyang napapagod ako nakaisip sa kasal namin. Ang dapat ko lang raw gawin ay sumagot at magsalita ng vows namin at wala ng iba. Nasa loob ako ng cabin kasama sila Zaen. They're the ones who took care of me. Maya-maya pa ay pumasok ang ina ni Zairon. “You're so beautiful, anak.” She smiled at me. “Thank you po, Mom.” Sagot ko. I'm not used to calling him mom but I don't want to make her uncomfortable with me kaya sinikap ko talagang masanay. I was taken aback when she approached and embraced me. "Take care of my son, Laurene," she whispered softly. She then stepped back, looking at me with a
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Chapter: Chapter 117Zaiden Cairo Why don't we go to Singapore tomorrow? I can just take a leave. Zadkiel Luis“Na ah. Europe is better. Zaiden Cairo replied to Zadkiel Luis I already went there multiple times. Handsome Zach Ba’t lalayo pa kayo na may marami namang lugar rito sa Pilipinas? At saka, useless pa rin iyan kung ayaw naman ni Laurene. She's the center of the celebration.Zaen Kailani replied to Handsome Zach Wow, kuya. Naging seryoso ka bigla ah? Nag seen lang si Laurene. 😂Handsome Zach Luh? Hindi ko nga napansin.Zim Reed How to mute this gc? It's fucking noisy.Zim Reed Do all of you have jobs? Work your ass y'all.Zaen Kailani replied to Zim ReedKuya Zim, if you mute us, you'll miss out on all the fun! And don't worry, we're all working our asses off. Some of us just have more flexible jobs than others. 😜Zaiden CairoZaen, don't provoke him. He might design a building without a restroom just to spite us.Zadkiel LuisThat's not even funny. It's illegal.Zaiden CairoExactly my
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Chapter: Chapter 116Napanganga ako at napatirik ng mata nang sinipsip niya ang kintil ko at pagkatapos ay hinimod ang loob ng pagkababae ko. Napakapit ako sa buhok niya dahil bumibilis ang paggalaw ng dila niya lalo na at tinutudyo ng dila niyang ipasok ito sa loob ko. Suminghap ako nang binaon niya ang dila niya at ginamit ito upang Ilabas masok sa bakuna ng pagkababae ko. Hinigpitan ko ang pagkapit sa buhok niya dahil parang lalabasan na agad ako. Gusto ko siyang sipain pero ayoko rin namang tigilan niya dahil malapit na ako sa rurok. “Hmmp.. Zairon.. “ Paungol ko. Hindi siya tumigil dahil mukhang napansin niya na malapit na ako kaya mas lalo niyang pinag igihan ang ginagawa niya hanggang sa tánging ungol lang ang nagawa ko sabay ng paglabas ng katas ko. He stopped licking there but observed how my juices flowed, yet he didn't wait for it to drip as he kissed it again. I felt ticklish from the way he kissed it, but I just let him continue.“Zairon.” Tawag ko. Umangat ang tingin niya sa akin. Puno
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Chapter: Chapter 115Warning: R-18 “Kuya, share naman ng good news diyan!” Sabat ni Zaen. Bumaling ang lahat sa amin at biglang natahimik. Agad hinawakan ni Zairon ang kamay ko at pinakita ang singsing sa kanilang lahat. Umingay ang lahat at napuno ng pagbati sa aming dalawa. Napangiti ako sa reaksyon ng lahat. Hindi nila inaasahan na ganito ang kahihinatnan ng araw na ito. Hindi rin nila inaasahan na magpo-propose si Zairon sa akin ngayon."Wow! Hindi ko inaasahan 'to!" sigaw ni Mama, habang tumatalon-talon sa tuwa. Natawa ako. Bakit pa tumalon si Mama. Natawa nalang rin ang ina nila si Zairon. "Congrats, Kuya! Congrats, Ate Laurene!" Sigaw ni Zaen at inaasar pa ako. Hinawakan ni Zairon ang baywang ko at sabay kaming lumapit sa kanila. Tumalon-talon pa si Zachary patungo kay Zairon at malakas na tinapik ang likod nito ng ilang beses. “Congrats bro! Sa wakas, natupad na rin pangarap mo! Akalain mo naman no, pinantasyahan mo lang ng ilang taon, ngayon ikakasal na kayo! Whoosh!” Nawala ang ngiti k
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Chapter: Chapter 27"Laci!" Oliver shouted from a distance.I didn't even bother to look back and continued walking, despite tripping several times in my heels. Out of frustration, I violently removed them and threw them in the jerk's direction. What a jerk, flirting around like an idiot!"Fuck!" he cursed. I glanced back and saw that my shoe had hit him square in the face. He glared at me, his face turning bright red.I ignored him and kept walking barefoot toward the taxi stand. I didn't bring my car because Unnie dropped me off earlier. If I had known things would turn out like this, I would've driven myself.Before I could flag down a taxi, Oliver grabbed my arm, but I quickly jerked away and pushed him. "Back off or I'll break your bones," I warned.He tried to approach me again, but I feigned a punch, making him back off."Laci, please..." he said, sounding dejected, which made me frown as I turned away, but he followed me. We must've looked like idiots on the side of the road."Why does this bothe
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Chapter: Chapter 26I frowned when I saw what I would wear to the Annual Gala. I disdainfully picked up the red gown and threw it back into its container. I don't want to fucking wear that damn gown! I don't! Even if it kills me!This wasn't what I was supposed to wear, but Jenson sent it to me. He wants us to wear matching colors. I remember that the Annual Gala theme is royal, which is why we're supposed to wear something like this.I would rather wear knight armor than wear a fucking gown!"Ma'am Laci! Your sister is here!" Ellie shouted as she entered the living room where I was.When I turned to the door, my sister was already coming in, and I frowned as I noticed the people with her walking in like pageant contestants, swaying their hips.They stopped near the television, a few steps from the door, and stood with their hands on their hips."Who are they?" I asked."They are professional makeup artists. They're here to fix you u-" she didn't finish because I immediately went into the room and shut t
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Chapter: Chapter 25I sat quietly on the chair in the meeting room. I knew the board members of the Company were puzzled as to why I had called them again.When I first came here last week, I discovered many things, and what’s frustrating is not knowing why the Company ended up like this.I checked the sales and profits for previous years and one thing is for sure, there is a different transaction every twice a month that isn't included in the company's finances.And I found out that there's a thief inside this company who's been stealing money for a long time, and because the management is clueless, they didn't even realize they were being robbed by someone they trusted.I investigated it and at the same time, encouraged more investors to fund the company, but it's not simple. I want to find a way not to take Oliver's offer, but I'm tempted. It's not bad to become his bodyguard, but I feel like I'm babysitting him. But so far, his offer is the one that gives me the most.I could hear murmurs around me,
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Chapter: Chapter 24I sighed slightly, unsure if I should still wait for him. But in the end, I decided not to waste any more time and got into my car. I adjusted my mirrors and started the engine. I glanced at the mirror to see Oliver behind me. I didn't really want to wait for him anymore, but I hesitated. I drove off, and I saw him following me until I reached the outside of my condo building. When I got out, he quickly followed and approached me."Do you live here?" he asked.I grabbed my bag and just glanced at him. I took my time adjusting my belongings."Why? Do one of your girls live here?" I asked casually.He went silent, so I looked at him. He wasn't even looking at me anymore, and I knew from his reaction. He was too obvious."It's better that you're here, right? Or are you just chicken?" I challenged him. "Well, it's okay if you don't follow our deal. That's really fine with me."It's actually better that way so I wouldn't have any more problems with him. I knew he would give up eventually.
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Chapter: Chapter 23"Are you the representative of Vintner? I thought it was the CEO?" I couldn't help but be surprised. Even here, we're going to see each other? Fate works in mysterious ways."I am the CEO. Isn't it obvious?" He said arrogantly.I still couldn't speak and just stared at him. He grinned at me, so I quickly looked away. Damn, why do I always avoid eye contact? He might assume something again."Sit down, Mr. Laurent," I said casually. I shouldn't let my personal feelings hinder my work. What? Personal feelings, huh? Gross.He sat down, still with that smile on his face. It's almost like I can sense you following me, Oliver. I hope it's really not."So, why are you here? What's your agenda?" I asked without any hesitation.He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. "I'm here to discuss a potential investment in Nexus Enterprises."Investment? That caught my attention. "Why would Vintner Corporation be interested in investing in a bankrupt company like ours?"He leaned against my desk,
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Chapter: Chapter 22"Deal?""Yes, you want to court me, right? Then, I'll give you a chance if you win this deal."He hesitated for a moment. "Alright, I'm listening. What's the deal?"I looked him straight in the eyes. "If you want to court me, then you have to prove that you're sincere and capable of change. You must track down every woman from your past whom you've hurt or wronged. You must apologize to each one of them sincerely, and if possible, make amends. You need to clear your reputation as a famous actor by showing genuine remorse and taking responsibility for your actions."His brows furrowed slightly, clearly taken aback. I know he will never agree to this, or maybe he can't because it will damage his pride. Will he apologize to all the women he hurt? I don't even know how many they are, but I know there are many. He talks too much.He blinked. "That sounds like a lot..."See? He will never do it."It is," I affirmed firmly. "But if you truly want to pursue a relationship with me, you'll have
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