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The Disguised Maid In The Wolf's Den

The Disguised Maid In The Wolf's Den

Si Agnes Zara Dela Fuentes na may mala-diyosa'ng kagandahan ay kinailangang mamasukan bilang katulong sa pamilya Villacorte para matulungan ang naluluging negosyo ng ama. Ngunit kinailangan niyang itago ang taglay na kariktan dahil, nalaman niyang doon pala nakatira ang isang batikang playboy ng mga Villacorte. Bali-balitang walang pinalalagpas ito basta kanyang matipuhan. Kaya nang matanggap bilang katulong sa mga Villacorte ay nag-disguise si Agnes. Ngunit tila sadyang hindi siya makaliligtas kay Aeros John Villacorte dahil, nang aksidenteng may mangyari sa kanila ay hindi na siya nilubayan nito. At sa kabila ng pinapangit na hitsura ay tila nahulog pa ito sa kanya. Ngunit, paano mauuwi sa romansa ang dalawa kung ang pakay lang ni Agnes ay ang tulong mula sa pamilya Villacorte, pagkatapos ay aalis na rin ito? Mapag-bibigyan kaya niya si Aeros? _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Warning: Has A Explicit Mature Content, The Author Prohibits Readers Under 18 Years Of Age.
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Chapter: Chapter 108 – The Shocking And Exciting News
Mabilis na nakahanap ng magaling na hacker ang assistant ni Esmeralda nang utusan niya itong alamin ang kinaroroonan ni Agnes dahil na rin sa kuneksyon ng pamilya Villacorte. Nang gabing iyon ay nabuksan ng inupahang hacker ang naka lock na F@cebook account ni Agnes at doon tumambad sa kanya ang malaking impormasyon na agad niyang ipinadala sa kanyang amo kasama ang impormasyon kung saan ito nakatira.Nagitla si Esmeralda sa nalaman lalo na nang ipadala sa kanya ng kanyang assistant ang larawan ng isang buwan'g gulang pa lang na si Aaron. Doon niya biglang naalala ang isang buwang gulang din na sanggol na kanilang nakita ng caregiver sa mall. Nang kanyang paghambingin ay nakumpirma niyang malaki ang pagkakatulad ng dalawa.Napahawak sa kanyang dibdib si Esmeralda, ngayon niya natiyak kung bakit ganu'n ang kanyang naramdaman nang makita ang bata, kung bakit siya nakakaramdam ng koneksyon para dito. Malakas ang kanyang kutob na ang sanggol na iyon at ang anak ni Agnes sa larawan na i
Last Updated: 2024-12-14
Chapter: Chapter 107 – Concealment
Gabi na nang umalis si easton dahil marami silang napag-usapan ng kaniyang lola. Pag-alis ni Easton ay naroon pa rin sa malaking sala si Esmeralda, tila malalim ang iniisip nito.Maya-maya ay lumapit si Ms. Mildred. "Donya Esmie, nakahanda na po ang hapunan. Nasaan na po si ser Easton, hindi po ba siya dito maghahapunan?""Umalis na, meron daw siyang kailangang imi-meet." Ani ng tulalang si Esmeralda."Donya esmie, ayos ka lang ba? Parang ang lalim ng iniisip n'yo a.""Naisip ko lang ang mga napag-usapan namin ni Easton. Alam mo, tama yung sinabi niya sa kin: kaming tatlo lang ang tunay na nagmamalasakit kay Aeros pero kaming dalawa lang ni Fredericko ang pinaka pinagkakatiwalaan n'ya, pero...... anong ginawa ko? Binigo ko siya. Ayun, umalis tuloy siya at nagpaka layo-layo."Nang maramdaman ng mayordoma na tila sinsisi na naman ng donya ang sarili ay inalo-alo n'ya ito. Hindi muna kumain ng hapunan si Esmeralda dahil wala pa itong gana. Nang maka-alis si Ms. Mildred ay kinuha ni Esm
Last Updated: 2024-12-12
Chapter: Chapter 106 – His Return
"M-ma'am!.... K-kanina pa ba kayo nakabalik? Ba't ang aga n'yo naman ata'ang umuwi, diba dapat mamaya pang hapon ang uwi n'yo?" Tanong ng isang nagulat at kararating lang na yaya nang datnan ang kanyang among babae na nakaupo sa sala. "Analyn, mukhang nakakalimutan mo yata kung ano ang papel mo sa pamamahay na ito para tanungin ako nang ganyan." Sagot ng magandang babae na tinawag na "ma'am" ng kararating lang na yaya.Naging awkward ang kanilang pag-uusap, napayuko sa pagkapahiya ang nagngangalang Analyn at hindi nakasagot. Mabuti na lamang ay bigla niyang naalala ang kanyang alaga kaya nagkaroon ito ng excuse para hindi pansinin ang sinabi ng amo. Hinila niya ang dalang stroller papasok ng villa. "Ipinasyal ko po si Aaron, kasi nag-iiyak siya kanina e." Bahagyang umangat ang kilay ng magandang babae sa sofa nang marinig iyon. "Nag-iiyak? Paanong nag-iiyak, e hindi naman iyakin si Aaron?" Tumayo siya at nilapitan ang sanggol sa stroller na noo'y mahimbing na'ng natutulog. May pag
Last Updated: 2024-12-09
Chapter: Chapter 105 – Trouble
"Señora, mukhang bagay na bagay po ito sa inyo o. Ang elegante ng disenyo at ang ganda ng kulay, bakit hindi n'yo po ito subukan?" Wika ng isang caregiver sa kanyang amo habang itinuturo ang isang magandang blouse. Naroon sila sa isang mamahaling boutique ng isang mall. "Señora?" Tawag niya nang hindi siya pansinin nito. Nakatingin lang ito sa isang stroller na naroon sa isang tabi sa labas. Lumapit siya sa matanda. "Señora, may problema po ba?""Ludy, tingnan mo nga yun, yung stroller na yun....." Turo ng señora sa stroller. "Tingnan mo nga kung may bata doon, kanina ko pa kasi napapansin yun doon e."Nilapitan ng caregiver ang naturang stroller at agad bumalik sa kanyang amo. "Meron pong baby sa loob, at ang cute cute n'ya. Ngumiti agad siya sa kin nang makita ako." Aniya na tila nagigiliwan sa sanggol, ni hindi n'ya napansin ang pagbabago sa ekspresyon ng kanyang amo.Biglang lumabas ng boutique ang Señora at tinungo ang kinaroroonan ng sanggol kasunod ang kanyang caregiver. Nang
Last Updated: 2024-12-08
Chapter: Chapter 104 – Detachment
"Mukhang malalim ang iniisip mo dad a." Ani Agnes sa ama habang nakadungaw ito sa veranda. "May problema ba?"Nagpakawala ng buntong-hininga si Eduardo, pagkatapos ay inakbayan ang anak. "Wala naman. Ano ang tingin mo dito sa villa'ng nabili natin, mas malaki 'to kaysa sa dati.""Bakit nga pala mas malaki pa sa dati nating tinitirhan ang binili mo dad, e tatatlo lang naman tayo?""Ayos na rin ito para kung sakaling bumuo na ng pamilya si Alfie sa hinaharap, hindi siya mapapahiya kapag iniuwi na n'ya dito ang mapapangasawa niya."Napapalatak si Agnes. "Dad, ang layo at ang tagal pa nun a, ang bata-bata pa ng kapatid ko no.""Alam ko naman yun, pero ayos na rin siguro kung paghandaan natin yun nang maaga."Maya-maya lang ay biglang may sumingit sa gitna ng dalawa. Isiniksik nito ang sarili at yumakap sa magkabilang bewang nila."Bakit Alfie, may kailangan ka ba?" Tanong ni Eduardo sa kanyang bunso."Wala po, narinig ko kasi ang pangalan ko e, tinatawag n'yo po ako?" Sagot ng bata.Nagta
Last Updated: 2024-12-06
Chapter: Chapter 103 – Disconnection
Mula sa condo ni Aeros ay nagtungo naman si Vance sa condo ni Cindy para kumpirmahin dito ang hinala ngunit nakakailang katok na siya ay wala pa ring nagbubukas. Tinawagan n'ya ito ngunit hindi din nito sinasagot. Dumilim ang mukha ni Vance, tila pinagtataguan siya ng babae. Hindi siya tumigil sa pag-contact dito. Maya-maya lang ay may sumagot na sa kabilang linya: "O Vance, napatawag ka? Akala ko ba ay dapat magkanya kanya na–""Nasa labas ako ng Condo mo, buksan mo ang pinto." Putol ni Vance."At ano naman ang kailangan mo, wala ako diyan.""Nasaan ka?""Nandito ako kila Aeros..... Dito na kasi ako titira magmula ngayon hanggang sa maikasal kami...." May pagmamalaking sagot ni Cindy. "Huwag mong sabihing pupuntahan mo ko dito." Hindi siya sinagot ng lalaki dahil pinutol na nito ang linya. Ipinagkibit-balikat lang ni Cindy ang pagtawag ni Vance, subalit hindi nito akalaing pupuntahan nga siya nito sa mansyon."Ano, hinahanap ako ni Vance? Bakit daw?" Tanong ni Cindy kay Ms Mil
Last Updated: 2024-12-05
The Casanova Ceo Wants Me

The Casanova Ceo Wants Me

A simple and introverted countrywoman and a handsome playboy who owns a big and Prominent company crossed paths. Though she's always overlook by others while she has a lowly origin, marigold didn't expect that a chardon Atanante would take a fancy on her. But because she knows that he is a playboy and almost every day he changes his girlfriend, marigold no longer expects and assumes, even if she's attracted on him, she ignores her feelings and just shrugs her shoulders onto it. But, what if the domineering Ceo forces himself on marigold and treats her like she belongs to him, can marigold do anything? can she push him away? "Everything in this company are mine, including you, so sign this contract to make you legally mine–Chardon 💕
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Chapter: Chapter 76 - Compromise
At that time, the hall of the venue was packed of people. Aside from the guest, both of the two company's employees are also present that's why they almost exchange their faces while greeting each other."Looks the engagement are very lively today! I never thought it to be like this crow–hey!""S-sorry.... sorry..." Marigold said in apologized when she accidentally run into a socialite-looking woman. The woman was about to scold her when Marigold passed her right away Marigold went to the VIP suites floor. But first, she asked for manager's help to checked which suite Chardon was in, but when she went to his suite, the man wasn't there that's why she thought to look for him in the hall. 'Where is he? I couldn't even find Ms. fontabella, are they together now?' she suddenly stopped on her tracks at the thought of this. 'Wait, what if, they're indeed together at this time?' she felt perplexity and this made her wanted to see Chardon even more. She scanned the crowd who chattered hap
Last Updated: 2024-07-12
Chapter: Chapter 75 - Realization
"Mr. Grove, what do you mean by this? With so many requests you can choose, why is that one?" Thomas commented abruptly."This is between the C.A Ceo and I, so I think you shouldn't interfere with us, am I right Mr McMahon?""But marigold is a executive secretary of the Ceo, what do you mean by kicking her out of the company? Don't you ever think that only our CEO has the right to remove her or maybe you think that because we need something from you, so you are free to make a decision or even make outrageous demand from us?" Jonas said as he arrives with his uncle Mr. Villaflores."Sorry, we're late." The COO, Mr. Villaflores apologized."I don't think I can grant your request Mr. Grove...... Now, let's start the meeting." Chardon declared as he ignored the foreigner's demand.Marigold breathe a sighed in relief, but when she's about to exit the room to get some cup of coffee, he saw Mr. Grove look as if he's throwing a dagger on her. She hurriedly came out. 'It seems, this ma
Last Updated: 2024-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 74 - Obvious Grudge
The next day, Marigold turned to look at the female employees who gossip nonstop early in the morning. She thought. 'Could it be they talked about both of the Ceo's engagement?' She suddenly felt sad, she sighed and set aside the negative emotions she felt. When she got inside the elevator, a man came running chasing the elevator door before it's completely shut. "Marigold, 'morning" the man greeted."Good morning, Jonas." Marigold greeted back.After he pressed the button, Jonas took a glance at the girl beside him. He suddenly recalled his conversation with his cousin last night:"I freed marigold for good, I sent her the contracts she signed. Isn't that what you wanted to get her out of the company–""Really?!" Jonas butt in and asked excitedly. "That's good, alas! The liquidated damage you're asking her is too much, it's not as if she's your business part– wait..... What have you done again?"Chardon came closer. "Our fight is over, because I have given up...... Take a good
Last Updated: 2024-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 73 - Fallout Again / Love And Relation
"Sir, do you know this woman?" A cop asked as he saw the man's reactions.Chardon suddenly covered his mouth, his stomach seems to turned upside down and he felt like puking. He signaled the search and rescue officer to put back the cover. The cops looked at him intently while waiting for his response.When he finally calm down: "No, it's not her." He said to himself. 'Fortunately.... fortunately, it's not her.' He turned to the cop next to him. "Why is it swollen like that?"The cop answered. "This woman reported to be lost for almost a week, and because she's probably sunken in the water over those days, she inflated like that.In just one look, Chardon already knows that this woman isn't Marigold, not because of her identified appearance but because–that what his heart says. He let out a relieving sighed. It seems as if a thorn had been pulled out of his chest and his disturb and restless heart finally calmed down. He immediately left that place and proceed to his trip.The n
Last Updated: 2024-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 72 - Accident
Marigold hurriedly went inside Marisol's room, but she was stunned when she saw the alive Marisol sitting on the bed while Adelaida was hugging her. Marisol caressed her mother's back while she's crying."Mom, stop crying. Can't you see that I'm fine. You heard what the doctor says right? My wound is not severe and maybe, I can even discharge today.""But... but... What if the shot was more fatal? You shouldn't took the bullet for that scumbag, didn't I told you and your father before, that uncle of yours is plague!" Adelaida blurted out as she's continues to cry.Marisol let out a sighed until she noticed marigold at the door. "Marigold?"Adelaida turned to them, when she saw the girl, she frowned. "What are you doing here?""Mom..." Marisol stopped her."Maybe you wanted to check if Marisol was really dying so that you can approach chardon freely? Maybe you're too happy when you saw my daughter was being shot, am I right?" Adelaida rant angrily.Marisol rubbed her forehead. "Mom!
Last Updated: 2024-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 71 - Saved
The old man's hand slowly slip upwards the girl's leg, while she seems to be in a deep sleep. He grabbed her long skirt and he felt a little irritated. 'This thing disturbs my fun. This must be remove.' But before he could do something, a sudden knock on the door stopped him. The old man snorted in annoyance as his good time disturbed, but he still gave the person a permission to enter."Boss, we received a tip just now..... Colonel Matias called, he said, a businessman name chardon atantante reported about you to them."The old man was stunned at first before he burst of guffawed. His face turned crimson until his neck but still, he hasn't stop. This made his henchman wondered. Shouldn't his boss show some worries as the other party reported them, but why he's laughing happily instead? At that moment, they didn't notice the slight movement of the girl on the floor."It's funny..... Very funny! Hahaha!" The old man continues his hearty laughs. "He never know... He didn't really k
Last Updated: 2024-07-02
The Casanova CEO want's me

The Casanova CEO want's me

Isang simple at introvert na probinsiyana at isang guwapong playboy at may ari ng isang malaki at sikát na kumpanya, ang nagtagpo ang mga landas. Bagaman hindi pansinin at mababa lang ang kanyang pinaggalingan, hindi inaasahan ni marigold na matitipuhan siya ng isang Chardon Atanante. Ngunit dahil nalalaman niyang playboy ito at halos araw araw kung magpalit ito ng nobya ay hindi na umasa at nag assume pa si marigold. Kahit na a attract pa siya dito ay hindi na lang niya pinapansin ang kanyang nararamdaman at ipinagkikibit-balikat na lang niya ito. Ngunit, paano kung ang mapag dominang CEO ay ipagpilitan ang kanyang sarili kay marigold at ituring siya na parang pag aari na siya nito, may magagawa kaya si marigold? Ipagtatabuyan ba niya ito? "Everything in this company are mine, including you! Kaya pirmahan mo na 'tong contract to make you legally mine." — Chardon💕
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Chapter: EXTRA
"Mari, there is something you are not telling me." "Ha? Ano naman 'yon?" "Who is that bastard that attacked you in the parking lot?" "A, 'yun? Si Erick 'yon, empleyado din dito." "You seem really different now, eh? looks like you have secret admirers too." Ani chardon na may bakas ng iritasyon. Napakamot sa ulo si marigold. "H-ha? Hindi naman." Naglalakad ang dalawa sa lobby habang magka-holding hands ang mga ito na umani ng papuri, inggit, at kilig sa mga babaeng empleyadong naroon. Pagpasok ng Opisina ay naupo si Chardon at wari'y may inisiip. Lumapit si marigold at minasa-masahe ang noo nito. "Ano naman ang inisip mo? Ang aga-aga, mukhang problemado ka na." "I was thinking what should to be done to make everyone notified that you are taken. Should I plaster it on the wall or something like that?" Ani ng nakapikit na si chardon habang ini-enjoy ang serbisyo ng nobya. Nangunot ang noo ni marigold. "Ano?" Tanong nito sa bumubulong na nobyo. Hindi n'ya naintindihan ang mga s
Last Updated: 2023-09-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 150 - The End
Natigilan si Marigold nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses na iyon ng lalaki. Dagli itong bumaba ng kotse at tiningnan kung sino iyon.Nakita niya ang naka-sumbrero't naka-shades na lalaki na may travel bag sa kanyang likod, habang hawak-hawak nito sa kuwelyo ang nagpipiglas na si Erick."Bitiwan mo 'ko! Sino ka bang pakialamero ka, ha?" Sigaw ni Erick. Nang makabuwelo ito ay tinanggal nito ang sumbrero't shades ng lalaki.Gan'un na lamang ang pagka-gitla ni marigold nang makita kung sino ito. "Ch-chardon?!"Ngumiti si Chardon. "Hi Mon amor. Although we've seen each other last week, but I'm still miss you..... do you miss me too?"Napanganga na lang si Marigold at hindi makapaniwala. Anong ginagawa ni Chardon dito, at paano ito nakalabas?"Wait for me, I will dispatch this first." At kinaladkad ni chardon si Erick.Sinundan ng hindi pa rin'g makapaniwalang si marigold si Chardon. Naka-antabay s'ya sa tabi habang ipinapasa nito si Erick sa guwardiyang agad naman siyang nakilala.
Last Updated: 2023-09-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 149 – Her Longing For Him/Him
"Lucy, ako na diyan. Mabigat na yata 'yan, baka mahirapan ka na'ng magtulak." Nakangiting wika ng may-edad na lalaki kay Lucilla sabay kuha ng cart dito."Hindi na. Kaya ko na 'to. Saka, paano mo nalaman'g mag-go-grocery ako ngayon? Huwag mong sabihin'g sinusundan mo 'ko?""Hindi naman.... basta naramdaman lang ng puso ko kung saan ka naroon. Kaya, sinundan kita dito." "H-ha?" Napailing-iling at napabuntong hininga na lang si Lucila sa naka-ngiti pa rin'g lalaki. Anim na taon na rin ang nakalilipas buhat nang makapag-usap sila ni Ernesto sa isang café at sugurin sila ni Beatrice doon. Bagaman nilinaw na n'ya ang lahat dito, ngunit makapal pa rin ang apog nito na muling nanligaw matapos nitong makapag-sampa ng annulment sa dating asawa. At magpasa-hanggang ngayon ay nanunuyo pa rin ito.Minsan ay hindi mapigilang kiligin ni lucilla sa panunuyo ni Ernesto. Pakiramdam niya kasi, sa kabila ng kanyang edad ay para siyang teen-ager na nililigawan nito.Dahil nagsawa na siya sa pa
Last Updated: 2023-09-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 148 - The Aftermath
Nagbunyi ang mga negosyanteng nagsampa ng kaso kay Chardon. Ang totoo ay hindi lang hustisya para sa ginawa ni Chardon sa kanila ang kanilang habol, kundi, dahil na rin sa malaking inggit nila dito. Habang umiiral ito sa business circle, patuloy itong mamamayagpag at patuloy silang magiging talunan nito. Ngunit ngayong makukulong na ito, magkakaroon na sila ng pagkakataon.Kabaligtaran ng maingay at pagbubunyi ng mga negosyante'ng nagpakulong kay chardon, tahimik sa hanay nila marigold. Tila biyernes Santo ang mga mukha nito."S-sir...." Napahid ni Mr. Javier ang mga mata, hindi nito mapigilang maging emosyonal. Tila mahihiwalay siya ng mahaba-hahang panahon sa amo'ng anim na taon na niyang kasa-kasama.Agad naglapitan sa natulalang si marigold sila Maricris, Jessy, at ang iba pa nilang kaibigan, habang ma-ngiyak-ngiyak naman sila nanay sela at lucilla. "M-marigold.... " Hinaplos-haplos ni Maricris ang kaibigan nang makitang wala itong naging reaksyon sa naging hatol kay Chardo
Last Updated: 2023-09-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 147 - His Crimes
Sa ibaba ng C.A building, animo'y may celebrity na inaabangan ang mga tao. Naroon kasi ang mga reporter at ilang kapulisan. May mga empleyado na rin ng C.A ang nasa labas at nagtatanong ng kung ano ang nangyayari."A-ano?! Naparito kayo para h-huhulihin ang Ceo namin?" Tanong ng receptionist sa isang pulis."Oo. Kaya kung meron kang nalalaman sa anomalya ng inyong Ceo, ay maaaring lang na makipag-ugnayan kayo sa 'min para mabigyan ng katarungan ang mga taong sinikil n'ya kung meron man." Sagot ng pulis."That's right! Hump! Ang sabi nila ay genius daw sa business world, magnanakaw naman pala!" Nagpupuyos na wika ng isang naka-suit na matandang lalaki. May-ari ito ng isang malaking kumpanya dati na kalaunan ay nalugi nang may manabotahe at magnakaw ng confidential files ng kanyang kumpanya.Ngayon lang nito naalala, anim na taon na nakakaraan, naging empleyado sa kanyang kumpanya si Chardon.Naguluhan ang mga empleyado ng C.A sa ibinibintang ng lalaki. "Sir, hindi po magagawa
Last Updated: 2023-09-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 146 - Arrested
"Marigold, anak. Nag-away ba kayo ko Chardon?"Natigilan sa paghuhugas ng mga pinaglutuan si marigold at napatingin sa ina. "Hindi 'ma, bakit mo naman naitanong 'yan?""E bakit bigla na lang siya'ng nagkaganun? Tulala, balisa, parang laging wala sa sarili. Naku, baka kung ano na ang nangyayari du'n a, kausapin mo kaya?"Binitiwan ni Marigold ang ginagawa at humarap sa ina. ""Ma, iyon nga ang gusto kong ihingi ng payo sa 'yo e. Tinanong ko na siya, pero umiiwas naman. E paano ko malalaman kung ano ang pinagdadaanan n'ya, e parang mas gusto pa niyang ilihim sa 'kin 'yun e."Natigilan ang dalawa nang biglang may nag-doorbell. "Sandali lang!" Sigaw ni nanay sela habang nagliligpit ng pinagkainan.Sa pag-aakalang ang amo 'iyon ay hindi na inalam pa niya nanay sela kung sino ang tao sa labas ng gate. Natigilan ang Matanda nang makita ang isang maganda at mukhang may class na babae. Nalalaman ni nanay sela na may edad na ang babae, ngunit hindi makikitaan ng pagkaka-edad ito. "Ano p
Last Updated: 2023-09-11
The Regretted Ex-Husband: Wife, Please Give Me A Chance

The Regretted Ex-Husband: Wife, Please Give Me A Chance

Their relationship started with an arranged marriage and eventually they divorced with a third party involvement. Nigel didn't know that the wife he thought he couldn't love in this life was the one he really loved when he finally learned the truth about the one who really saved him three years ago, so when they separated and when she's gone forever, he was greatly regret. However, he never thought he would be given the chance to see her again one day, unfortunately she wasn't the same as before anymore who loves and devoted all of her to him. Can their marriage be given a second chance?
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Chapter: Chapter 18 – Blocking Him
Nathalie couldn't answer Nigel's question as it made her ponder deeply, should she confess her fear of loving him again? What would be his response if she did? Though intrigued, Nathalie hesitated. Knowing her priority wasn't rekindling their romance, especially with the company's ongoing crisis and her health issues."Nathalie, are you still there?" Snappped back to reality, Nathalie apologized to Nigel and directly hung up. She slumped against her chair and letting out a deep sigh. She rubbed her temples. Only now did she realize that its really difficult to have a complicated relationships and she didn't want to get involve with this again.........Upon entering the company, Nathalie immediately sensed a strange and weird gazes among her colleagues. She couldn't help to have an urge to rub her forehead, she wondered; 'What malicious reason could be behind their peculiar stares this time?'Nathalie diverted her attention from the unfavorable glances, channeling her energy into h
Last Updated: 2024-12-12
Chapter: Chapter 17 – Asking For The Second Chance
Nathalie was reeling when she arrived home, struggling to process what her ex-husband had told her. She couldn't fathom why Elaine would do such a thing. Nigel told her how the woman shamelessly claimed the credits that belong to her, pretending that she's the one who had saved him from the fire.Nathalie massaged her forehead, wondering if she should still hurt now that it was all over. Yet, her ex-bestfriend's betrayal had left her with so much pain. Torn and uncertain, Nathalie poured herself a rare glass of wine, seeking comfort.Lucille arrived and found her only daughter drinking alone. She dropped her shopping bags on the floor and approached her. "Nat, you're drinking? When did you even learn to drink? What's going on with you?" She took the wine glass and moved the wine bottle away. Nathalie remained unmoved, letting her mom take the bottle. "Mom, I'm so confused... What am I supposed to feel? Should I get mad about my failed marriage, or because of my best friend's betr
Last Updated: 2024-12-08
Chapter: Chapter 16 – The Truth That Surprise Her
Nigel didn't hesitate, he rushes out and chase after his ex-wife, but they seemed to play tug and war when Nathalie refused adamantly. Mr. Valdez stepped in to help her. "Bastard, let go! You're so shameless, are you that desperate?""Don't meddle to us, mind your own business!" Nigel retorted. This guy have a nerve to threathen that he might lose his job but he just smirk on him. He didn't look scared in whatever this guy might capable to do, for him, he's just like a jumping clown.Out of madness, Mr. Valdez finally called a security, but when it came over, Nigel introduce himself that made him dragged Nathalie away freely without any restrictions.Mr. Valdez left in a daze, never would he imagine that that man he called bastard was non other than a young elite businessman Nigel Sarmiento, the one he had planned to have business deal in the future. Thinking what he had done and said to him, he finally realized that the man might mocked him because of his naivety. After some thought,
Last Updated: 2024-10-25
Chapter: Chapter 15 – Barge In
"Good morning Mr. Valdez, I'm stuck in a traffic, sorry I'm late." "It's alright Ms. Andeza, I'm just arrived ten minutes ago." The man got up from his seat and pulled one for Nathalie. The two sat down and exchange their greeting before the man called the waiter. The two chatted happily while eating their sumptuous meal. "I haven't eat my breakfast so I ordered a lot, does it turn you off Mr. Valdez?" Nathalie asked while munching her food, her cheeks was bulging like a squirrel. "No worries Ms. Andeza, it's actually nice to see a woman who didn't restrain herself from eating a lot. You know women nowadays always care about their figure so they always eat a little." "That's true, but I'm different. I don't get plump easily in just one heavy meal so its fine for me to eat more. I don't even restrain myself if I'm starving." "Then, I think I shouldn't restrain myself either. I am a man and I have much a bigger appetite than you. What do you think, should we compete?" Nathali
Last Updated: 2024-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 14 – Provocations
Lucille who's making a glass of milk at the kitchen looked out the moment she heard a soft footsteps. she went to the living room and saw her daughter sitting at the sofa in a daze. "Nat, it's getting late, what are you doing there?" She asked but her daughter doesn't seem to hear anything. She came infront of her and wave her hand on her face. That's when nathalie snapped from her deep thoughts. "Mom..." Nathalie called, still in daze. "What's happened to you? I've been calling you for a while. Is something's bothering you?" "Well, there is...." Nathalie hesitates whether to ask her mother about her ex-husband. She didn't want to bother herself about his affairs but she couldn't help to wonder and she felt that she's not going to settle not until she figure out about it. "Um, about Nigel..... Mom, do you know if Nigel is in relationship?" After asking away, Nathalie averted her gaze when she saw the suspicious look from her mother. "W-why are you looking at me like that?" "Why
Last Updated: 2024-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 13 – Great Confusion
It's no wonder if Nathalie didn't have any recollection about the sweet moment of the two of them because of his cold treatment towards her during their marriage years. Now, Nigel can't pull even one good memory to say that he's once a good husband to her. About her said one-sided love, he can't say anything about it. "I admit, I was wrong..... If... if I could turn back the time...." The bar went pin-dropped silent and the situation became seriously awkward. Nobody wanted to disturb the moment, they could only glance to each other. They couldn't even make a rustling noise while the others barely breathing, they look back and forth at the two. Nathalie let out a sighed. "Forget it. It's already in the past, let's move on." Nigel wanted to say something but he can't figure out what ought to say, he just sitting there quietly while clenching his fist. Michelle cleared her throat and speak up to somehow get rid of the awkward ambience. "Alright, and this is how we conclude, thank
Last Updated: 2024-09-28
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