Adam says, "I don't have my phone with me right now." Alister gave him the key before he looked behind him. "So, how did you call me?" Alister asked. Adam cast a quick glance in his direction before turning his attention to the ocean as he reflected on what had transpired the previous day. "I made use of the one that was provided in the suite. That phone does not have a tracker installed on it. I am unable to make use of it," Adam explained, providing Alister with an indication of what he needed to do. After confirming his comprehension with a nod, Alister bowed to Adam. "It was my car that she used, and there is a tracker device on that vehicle. Track it down and let me know what's going on. Update me." That was the last thing Adam said to Alister before leaving the beach house in the car. What he is going to say to Annalia is the only thing that keeps playing over and over in his head. After everything that he had done and said, he felt embarrassed simply facing Annalia. What e
"Ann..." What Adam saw left him completely breathless. The attention of Annalia, who was also looking at Adam with surprise on her face, had been drawn to Adam. Adam was just about to go up and talk to Annalia when he heard a camera flash. Anna and Adam each turned their attention to a local resident who was grinning at them both. "Unbelievable as it may seem, I have finally made it to see the "unexpected couple" of the internet. Everyone! Annalia Davis and Adam Delatorre are together!" As a result of his sudden scream, they became the center of attention. It was obvious that Annalia was dressed in a way that would conceal her appearance, whereas Adam was not wearing anything that was remotely similar to what she was wearing. Because he was in such a rush, he did not even think to disguise himself by putting on an outfit before he left. It had not occurred to him that he was also a part of the problem that was being spoken about. When people began to crowd around them, Adam did not h
After only a little while on the road, they made it to the mansion that belonged to Santiago. Even after they arrive at the residence, Annalia and Adam do not engage in conversation with one another. "It won't be long, Ms. Davis, Mr. Don will be here," Ellie said. Annalia indicated her comprehension with a nod of her head. Following the events that transpired with this problem, Don is now a very busy man. He was communicating with everyone he could think of who might be able to stop the images from being disseminated on the internet. Earlier, he was preoccupied with getting ready for their flight, but Annalia knows that Don wouldn't let something like that happen, especially after what happened earlier. Therefore, the mansion that they stay in is the most secure environment for her to be in at this moment. As they waited for Don to arrive, the mansion was in complete silence. Anna and Adam continue to maintain their long-standing silence toward one another. While Annalia was currentl
After Adam got back to his mansion, he immediately got on the phone with Alister. Since Alister was already present in the estate, he didn't waste any time inviting him to his office. When he heard the knock on the door, Adam was sifting through some information on his laptop. "Come on in. The door opened and Alister greeted him with a bow. Adam gestured for Alister to get closer to him so that he could explain the objective to Adam on his behalf. "There is currently only one video of Annalia online, and it was only recently uploaded. I need you to track down the individual who took this and removed each and every video that can be found everywhere on the internet." Adam issued a mandate to Alister. Alister gave a reassuring nod before ordering one of their other guys to get the devices ready for him. "Are you able to complete it today?" Adam inquired while looking through the papers that were scattered on his table. "Yes, sir. Please give me two hours to do it." The response came
It had been five days after the terrible event that had occurred at the airport. Even though the circumstances have become increasingly precarious, Don and Silas have successfully concealed Anna from public view while they have been working on locating a solution to the problem. On the other hand, Adam and she haven't communicated with one another in a significant amount of time, and neither of them has made an effort to do so. After Adam had returned to his place, he informed Annalia that he had some work to attend to, but he did not lose his patience with her and waited for her to be in a position where she could carry on a conversation with him. After the incident, Adam made it a top goal to keep as much distance from her as possible in order to prevent any other troubles at the hands of the general public. He did this in order to avoid the appearance of any such situations in the future. This was a result of the fact that whenever he was with her, more complications surfaced in the
"Guess who is here!" "Lorel." Annalia wasn't in the mood to make out with Lorel, so as soon as she noticed she was there, she gave him the cold shoulder by shaking her head. So much for drama. The fact that Annalia already has a lot of drama in her life means that she does not want to add to it simply because she and Lorel have a fight about something very insignificant. "What? Anna, you're not going to greet me with that famously nasty attitude of yours?" Lorel stated in a contemptuous tone. Anna was aware that Lorel was trying to provoke her, but she did not feel any irritation as a result of this. Perhaps because she was too worn out to care about this irrelevant issue. "Ms. Davis, aren't you going to say something?" Lorel's response was followed by a hearty laugh. "Oh yes, I am aware. You're afraid that other people will see you for who you really are," She said while giving Annalia a sly grin. Anna gave him her undivided attention for a moment before moving on to focus on som
Annalia warned Adam in a commanding tone, "Stay away from me, Adam," as Adam tightened his hold on her. Annalia gave him a frown in an attempt to convey that what he was doing at the time was not exactly something that interested her. Annalia wanted to come here and show everyone that the issue isn't going to affect her despite all those murmurs as long as no one would derail her plans. She also wanted to show that the issue isn't going to harm anyone else either. However, the fact that Adam suddenly appeared out of nowhere is making her extremely angry. Adam answered in a manner that was so loud that it was deafening, "Stop trying to avoid me!" They fixed their intense gazes on one another, neither of them hesitating to take the lead in deciding who would be the first to return the other's stare. Annalia was taken aback by the sudden burst of willpower she felt to look him in the eye. When Adam finally returned to see her after being gone for several days, it seemed as though what h
After Adam returned to his room, he and Annalia stayed up together for the rest of the night. When daylight arrived, Annalia made the snap decision to head straight to their company to take care of the things she needed to do there. Since Adam had gone back to work, she accompanied him. Anna would rather not let the awkwardness between them affect her work and instead focus on being professional and putting aside her personal sentiments. Despite the fact that the uneasiness between them has not been resolved. It's a relief to know that Adam followed suit. The fact that Adam said nothing about their split and even appeared to accept Annalia's decision to end their relationship caused Annalia to feel upset. Perhaps she believed that he would continue to fight for their relationship in spite of the decisions she had made, but she had a good understanding of Adam, and she understood that he would rather accept her choice than prioritize his own. Despite this, Annalia is experiencing persis
Present… Two months had passed since Annalia's awakening, and during that time, she had made remarkable progress in her recovery. Her physical wounds had healed, and she had regained her strength and vitality. With the help of physical therapy and regular check-ups with her doctors, she was well on her way to returning to her old self. Adam, Silas, and Don had been by her side every step of the way, providing emotional support and encouragement. They had all but put their lives on hold to focus on Annalia's recovery, and it had paid off. They were proud of her progress and knew that she was a fighter. On the other hand, after spending some time in Switzerland, visiting the gravesite of his dear friend who had passed away, Adam was excited to return home to the Philippines. Although the trip had been emotionally difficult, it had also given him a sense of closure and peace. As he packed his bags and prepared to leave, he thought back on the years he had spent in Switzerland, struggl
Adam didn't realize that he had fallen asleep and thankfully the nurse woke him up. He is not allowed to stay inside. When Adam got out, he immediately saw Don and Silas sitting on a bench. Adam couldn't look at them because he was so ashamed and sorry for what he did."Adam," Silas called him. "What happened? What did the doctor say?”The three of them looked at each other before Adam glanced at Annalia from the outside."She's pregnant. 2 weeks," Adam softly said. He knew Don and Silas already knew that that's why he didn't expect a reaction from them. Adam looked back at Don before lowering his gaze to surprise the two."What, Adam? What happened? Why is she lying there?” Don continuously asked."She had surgery because of the internal bleeding caused by force trauma," Adam started explaining. He can hear them cursing Marcel while Don punched the wall beside him. Adam continued speaking, "She didn't have a pulse when I saved her and brought her here to the hospital, but they manage
Adam waited anxiously for hours outside the operating room, his mind racing with a thousand different scenarios. Finally, the door swung open, and the doctor emerged, looking exhausted.Adam approached the doctor nervously and asked, "Is she okay?"The doctor looked at him for a moment before replying, "Yes, she is. But there were some complications during the surgery. We managed to resolve them, but it was touch and go for a while there."Adam felt a wave of relief wash over him as he heard the doctor's words. Knowing that Annalia was okay and that the surgery had gone well lifted a heavy weight off his chest. He had been so worried during the long hours of waiting, fearing the worst, but now he felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders."Thank goodness," he said, his voice shaking slightly. "I was so worried."But now until Adam saw how the doctor's face turned serious; Adam's heart skipped a beat. "There's something else I need to tell you.” The doctor said, his tone gra
Marcel was swift on his feet and managed to break free, fleeing from the scene with all his might. As soon as Marcel broke free and attempted to escape, Don and Silas sprang into action, pursuing him with all their might. They were equally quick to give chase, At the same time, they gave orders to Adam's men to prepare for Marcel's capture, instructing them to secure the area and prevent him from running. “Delatorre! Don’t you ever think of escaping from us!” Don shouted using the horn speaker. With the police close behind him and Don and Silas closing in from either side, Marcel's options were limited. He looked around frantically, searching for any means of escape, but it was clear that he was trapped. As he realized that he had nowhere left to run, he slowed down and eventually came to a stop, panting heavily. Despite Marcel's attempts to outrun his pursuers, his luck had run out, and he was apprehended by the officers alongside Don and Silas. It was clear that his attempted esca
Adam went to the abandoned house by himself, his mind consumed with guilt over the terrible deed he had committed. He had killed Annalia's family and knew he could never make amends for his actions. As he walked through the darkened halls of the empty house, Adam could feel the weight of his guilt pressing down on him. The memories of that fateful night played over and over in his mind, tormenting him with the knowledge of what he had done. He had thought that killing Annalia's family was the only way to protect his father from the danger Marcel posed, but now he knew that he had been wrong. The guilt of his actions was overwhelming, and he felt as though he could never be forgiven. But still, he continued through the abandoned house, searching for her. This is the only way he could do to Annalia after what he had done to her. Perhaps, he thought, if he could find some way to atone for his sins, he could finally find some peace. As he walked, his mind raced with thoughts of what he
"It's been a while since I called you that," Marcel said, provoking Annalia to remember her past. And he was winning because she remembers her past when this monster destroyed her. "I have known your true form for a long time—one of the children of one Armand Vergara, my brother." Yes, the only sibling you ever had and killed, you monster! Annalia's mind is in chaos, she wants to attack Marcel and kill him on the spot, but she stops herself from doing so. "But thanks to your father's uncle, Philip Vergara, I was able to find out about the only child of my brother being alive. Apparently, you took all the possessions of the Vergara and made him insane.” The way Marcel said is as if he was blaming her for getting and inheriting the riches of his father. It was hers before and why the hell would she steal it? She didn't! Suddenly, a realization hit Annalia. Don and Silas… They are the ones who keep it. "But money is power, right? People can be bought anytime," Marcel said. This time he
For the past few days, Annalia isolated herself from work and people that even Don couldn't stop her as well. She went through a lot of researching, seeking, and investigating Marcel and his family. He needs to get information that is very much needed for her plan again. And for her career, Annalia is aware that her career is slowly being crushed by the number of scandals exposed by the media, people, and Marcel. She knew Marcel is still doing his job to bring down her career totally. And right now, she doesn't care anymore. She can take it back either way. And for Marcel, she'll make sure Marcel won't get what will destroy him. "Annalia, it's already late at the midnight. You should take a rest," Don said when he saw Anna busy with her laptop. She is currently staying at their residence, the Santiago mansion. Annalia knew that when she was there in her penthouse, the paparazzi and media might follow her. Worse could happen in that place. "I am fine, Don. I slept earlier in the afte
While everyone was celebrating, Marcel couldn't know what he was feeling. Everything seems moving so slowly and their voices echo loudly in Marcel's ears. Armand never spoke this to me. He thought to himself. Marcel watched everyone being happy and clapping at the announcement made by his brother, Armand. But he was the only one who didn't feel happy about this news. Marcel became anxious as many situations played in his brain as if he already knew what would happen in the future. "Dad? Are you okay?" Antonio's voice brought Marcel back to reality. "Huh?" "We're going to take pictures. Come on, everyone is waiting for you," Antonio said as he turned his attention to the people who were laughing as they took positions one by one for the picture taking. "Marcel, brother! Come here!" Armand called him. Marcel cleared his throat and forcefully smiled at his brother. "O-oh yes. I'll be there," Marcel uttered. Marcel fixed his suit while dismissing those thoughts. Maybe he can talk to
6 years ago… The mansion of the Vergara family was busy preparing for the celebration they will have this evening. Apparently, Armand wanted to have a special event before he'll announce the important announcement to his family and the people. His wife, Lorraine Vergara, was in the kitchen helping their cook and maids with the preparation. She also wanted to cook her specialty, the adobo, which is her family's favorite. On the other hand, his children also helped arrange the furniture in the living room and decorate the flowers—which were ordered by their mother. Heather, their youngest, was in the garden cleaning the dried fallen leaves and also cutting the long grass. She always enjoys helping their maids in cleaning their garden. Armand smiled watching his family being busy helping the people in their house. That's what makes him proud of his family. Despite being blessed with privileges, they are still able to help others whether they are maids or strangers. "Sir, where should we