TWENTY-TWO

ABUELA’S POV

“Ma’am your guest is here to see you,” Catherina, my eldest house staff reported.

“Make him comfortable in the living room, I’ll join him soon,” I respond, putting my glasses on.

Being in charge of the family business had always been hard until I chose to resign and take up my hobby of empowering women.

The family business came with a heavy load of responsibilities and sacrifices. Making tough calls, eliminating threats, and taking risks is a must. As the only child and heir to my parents, I felt immense pressure to uphold the Nyx dynasty, even though I longed to carve my own path.

My life had been painfully lonely; I was always too busy to socialize and, as a result, I knew nothing of love. But then I met Pedro, and he changed everything. He was nothing short of perfection. Except he was from the lower class, and though my parents never approved of our relationship, I was resolute in love with him.

Our life together was nothing short of magical, and when I turned 21, I b