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Who is Rome Benjamin Azcárraga? - The Enigmatic Beast of Success Who is Rome Benjamin Azcárraga? He's not just a name; he's the embodiment of everything that makes a man truly captivating. With piercing black eyes that seem to hide a thousand secrets and jet-black hair that frames his chiseled features, he's not just handsome; he's dangerously beautiful. This enigma of a man has earned him a reputation in the business world as the "Dangerously Beautiful Beast." It's a moniker that perfectly encapsulates his demeanor - cold-hearted, aloof, and utterly captivating. But there's more to Rome than just his dashing appearance. At the age of 30, he's a thriving businessman and the CEO of Azcárraga Oceanic Shipping Line, Inc., a name synonymous with success and ambition. His journey through life is a testament to his unwavering pursuit of excellence, making him a true modern-day icon. Napainom ako ng tubig dahil pakiramdam ko may bumara sa aking lalamunan. He's 30 na pala. I am 28 and he'
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Standing in front of the Serrano Company wearing a black dress and high heels. My long, dark hair falls to my shoulders and an accessorized with earrings. My waist is cinched in by the belt of my dress, which flares out at the bottom into an A-line skirt. In one hand I hold a white purse with a chain strap, while my other arm hangs loosely at my side. Tinitigan ko ang building nasa aking harapan. This was the first time I had seen this Serrano building in my entire life. I couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension as I stood before the imposing Serrano Company building. It was a place that had been absent from my life until now, a symbol of the family business that had been largely hidden from me. My attire was carefully chosen for this occasion, a black dress and high heels that exuded an air of sophistication. Every detail, from the cinched waist to the A-line skirt, had been meticulously considered. I wanted to make a statement, to convey that I was ready to step into this
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"..you? As a secret wife? It's not you, your grace."Napangiti ako marinig ang reklamo ni Aria sa phone. She's on my phone right now and I tell her everything. Tama rin ang hinala ko na ganito ang reaksiyon niya.Holding a glass of wine, I looked at the city of Makati. I was standing in front of the window with my red stiletto while wearing a beautiful red dress. The dress is made from satin fabric and features ruffles along the waistline, as well as an elegant pattern throughout. My hair is styled in soft waves that frame my face. My makeup is subtle yet glamorous, with a hint of blush on my cheeks and glossy lips.I couldn't help but chuckle at Aria's candid response. Her straightforwardness was a refreshing contrast to the intricate web of secrecy that had woven itself around my life."I know, Aria," I replied with a playful tone, taking a sip of your wine as I gazed out at the city lights. "It's not exactly what I had in mind either. But it seems we're both in for quite an adventu
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I'm standing in front of a charity building, and my clothing stands out against the grey background. My long dark hair falls to my shoulders, and I'm wearing black sunglasses with round frames. I chose to wear a white blouse with short sleeves and a high neckline, which contrasts nicely with the black miniskirt she has paired it with. The skirt is made from plaid fabric and reaches just above my knees. My footwear consists of black high heels that add height to my frame while also complementing the rest of my ensemble perfectly. One hand resting on my waist while the other holds onto a small bag slung over one shoulder. ilang minuto kong tinitigan ang building hanggang magsawa ako. Huminga ako ng malalim at pinausap ang is kong bodyguard nasa aking tabi. "Are you sure that this is my grandma's foundation?" I asked him. Narinig ko siyang tumikhim. "Yes, ma'am. This is the charity foundation of Matilda Lacson—Serrano, your grandma." Tumango ako at inayos ang suot kong sunglass
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I could feel the tension in the room escalate as Rome's imposing presence loomed over me. His eyes bore into mine, and his words held a dangerous edge. I knew I had to choose my words carefully. Taking a deep breath, I looked up at him, my gaze steady. "You're crazy. Just leave me alone, Azcárraga. You're wasting your time here. I am Margaret Lacson, your arranged wife. Nothing more. Nothing less." Rome's jaw tightened, and his grip on the desk seemed to tighten. "Arranged wife, huh? Lacson? Margaret? I don't f*cking believe you. Watch me, Margaret. I'll f*cking expose you. Mark my word." Mabilis akong napatayo dahilan para tumunog ang upuan ko. Tinitigan ko siya ng mariin as I lean closer to him. Nilalabanan ko ang malalamig niyang mga mata at binigyan ng sarkástikóng ngiti. "Do it, Azcárraga. You will taste my wrath. You don't know how capable I am. And I'll make sure you kneel before this is over." Rome's face was a mask of anger and frustration as our confrontation rea
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I keep glancing at the clock wall while I'm doing my paperwork here at my office at the Lacson-Serrano Foundation. My mind kept drifting to the secret agreement that had developed between Rome and me. I glanced around my office, a room filled with reminders of my grandma's legacy and the responsibilities that rested on my shoulders. However, hindi ko ipagkaila na hindi ako kinakabahan. This is my first time making a deal or making rules with a man. Just between us. No other people. No pressure. Ang lakas pa ng loob ko para gawin ang mga yun na parang susundin niya talaga. Well, hindi pwedeng baliwalain lang niya ang mga yun. He should follow the rules dahil kundi pililitin ko siya. Guguluhin ko buhay niya. I don't care if he will be mad at me. Like I care! As the clock's second hand ticked away, napatingin ako sa phone at napakagat ng labi. Ito ang unang gabi na tatawag ako sa kanya or siya ang tatawag sa akin. But, I'll make the first move. He can't stop me either. This is my rule
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"Stop glaring at me." "You stole my virginity!" "Mine too." "F*ck you!" "I already did, my wife." "M*nster! Talagang hindi mo ako tinigilan. Kung walang kumatok sa pinto, iwan ko na lang talaga. Damn! Nakakahiya." "Lower your voice, Katharina." "The h*ll you care!" "Namamaos boses mo. Just rest, I'll buy another pair of underwear and your clothes. What do you want? Dior? Chanel? LV? Gucci?" Kumalma ako at sinubukan tumayo pero hindi ko talaga kaya. Nanginginig mga tuhod ko at sobrang hapdi ng nasa gitnang bahagi ko. Anong ginawa niya sakin? Sobrang sakit ng katawan ko. We did that thing full of pleasure not this kind of pain. Damn! "Wife." "I want Miu Miu." mabilis kong sagot at sumandal sa sofa. Lumingon ako sa kanya kung saan ay itinaas ang zipper ng kanyang slack. He fixed his Rolex and then his necktie. He even combed his messy hair while his sparkled eyes locked on me. Binigyan ko siya ng pagod na mukha because, seriously, ako ang napagod sa ginawa namin kahit I only
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@STARBUZZnewsOh, dear followers, brace yourselves for this shocking twist! Rome Benjamin Azcárraga, the enigmatic bachelor, the heartless billionaire in the town, has indeed tied the knot with none other than the mysterious Serrano's girl! 😱💍✨The news of their marriage has sent ripples through the social scene, and we're positively green with envy! Is it a match made in heaven, or a strategic alliance for power and influence? We can't help but speculate. But one thing's for sure, this union is bound to shake up the status quo and keep us all on the edge of our seats. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this whirlwind romance! #StarBuzzExclusive #RomeAndSerranoTiedTheKnot 👰🤵💫Yan agad bumungad sa akin pagbukas ko ng social media. I was late to the news dahil madaling araw ito pinost kaya ang daming naglilink dito. There are already rumors, vlog posts, influencer reactions, and more about the news.I was in my office doing my paperworks but Aria sent a link with this news through
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Lumapit siya nang bahagya at tumigil sa harapan ko, yumuko para tumitig nang diretso sa mga mata ko. "Guess what, hija?" bulong niya, ang boses niya’y malambing ngunit puno ng pananakot. "You’re not married to Azcárraga, Margaret." Parang may bumagsak na bomba sa paligid ko. Ang utak ko’y nagsimulang maglikot, pilit inaalala ang lahat ng nangyari. Hindi maaari. Ang kasal namin ni Rome... ang lahat ng iyon... "You’re lying," madiin kong sabi, pilit pinapakalma ang sarili. "Lahat ng sinasabi mo ay kasinungalingan!" Ngunit tumawa lang siya, malamig at malutong. "Lying? Ako? Hija, ang totoo lang ang sinasabi ko." Tumuwid siya ng tayo at naglakad muli paikot sa akin. "I fake your marriage, Margaret, and never submit your marriage certificate. Wag kang magalit. Tinulungan na nga kita eh. Hindi ba't ayaw mong maikasal din sa kanya? And I think, ganun din siya." Nakangiti ito. "Naalala ko tuloy kung paano sumama ang mukha niya. Kung gaano siya kagalit malaman niyang ikakasal siya sa
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Nagising ako sa dilim, malamig ang paligid at naramdaman ko ang bigat sa buong katawan ko. Unti-unti akong nagkamalay, pilit inaaninag ang paligid kahit na parang umiikot pa rin ang paningin ko. Amoy kong may kahalong amag at metal sa hangin—isang lugar na malayo sa anumang pamilyar sa akin. Naramdaman ko ang mahigpit na gapos sa aking mga kamay at paa. Nakaupo ako sa isang malamig na upuan, at ang mga tali sa akin ay tila hindi matitinag kahit anong pilit kong igalaw. Ang tiyan ko ang unang pumasok sa isip ko, at napakabilis kong ibinaba ang tingin sa sarili ko. Salamat sa Diyos, ligtas ang baby ko. Pero hindi ko maikakaila ang kaba sa dibdib ko. "Hello? May tao ba rito?" tanong ko, kahit alam kong malabo akong sagutin ng kahit sino. Tahimik. Sobrang tahimik, maliban sa tunog ng mga patak ng tubig sa di kalayuan. Napahinga ako nang malalim, pilit iniipon ang lakas ng loob. Kailangan kong tumakas. Hindi pwedeng magtagal ako rito. Pagkatapos ng ilang minuto, narinig ko ang mahi
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"Yeah, thank you for watching my kids," sabi ni Euphie, ang ngiti nito puno ng pasasalamat habang hinaplos ko naman ang pisngi ni Atlas na nakayakap ngayon sa kanyang hita. Napakagiliw ng bata, at kitang-kita sa mga mata niya ang kasiyahan. Tumingin ako sa likuran niya at napansin ang dalawa pang bata—si Apollo at Ares—na nakayakap din sa hita ng kanilang ama, parang ayaw nilang pakawalan ito. Ang kanilang maliliit na kamay ay mahigpit na nakapulupot, na para bang doon lang sila ligtas. Samantala, ang panganay na si Z ay tahimik lang na nakahawak sa kamay ni Euphie. Walang sinabi ngunit makikita sa kanyang tingin ang pagiging mapagmasid at protektibo, kahit sa murang edad. Halata na siyang tumatayong kuya sa kanyang mga kapatid. Napangiti ako at tumingin kay Euphie. "Hindi biro ang magbantay sa apat na bata na iba-iba ang gusto. Pero salamat talaga." Ngumiti si Euphie, halatang sanay na sa likot ng mga bata. "They’re angels, really," sagot niya, habang hinihimas ang ulo ni Atla
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Ang conference room ay puno ng reporters—may mga flashing cameras at mikroponong nakatutok kay Antonio Serrano, ang patriarch ng Serrano family. Nakaupo siya sa likod ng podium, suot ang isang matalim na ngiti na tila nagpapakita ng kumpiyansa at kapangyarihan. Ang press conference na ito ay tinawag upang sagutin ang mga usap-usapan tungkol sa biglaang arranged marriage ng anak niyang si Margaret kay Rome Benjamin Azcárraga, ang pangalawang apo ng kilalang Azcárraga family. "Gentlemen, ladies of the press," panimula ni Antonio habang dramatikong nilinisan ang lalamunan, "narito ako upang linawin ang mga espekulasyon tungkol sa kasal ng aking anak na si Margaret kay Mr. Rome Benjamin Azcárraga. Ang Serrano at Azcárraga families ay matagal nang may espesyal na koneksyon. Ang kasal na ito ay simpleng patunay ng matibay na ugnayan na iyon." Nagkaroon ng mahinang bulungan sa silid, pero may isang matapang na journalist ang nagtaas ng kamay. "Mr. Serrano, may mga balita na ang kasal a
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My morning started like any other—quiet and structured, just the way I liked it. Rome had already finished preparing breakfast by the time I stepped out of the bedroom, the rich aroma of brewed coffee and freshly cooked food filling our penthouse. The triplets were scattered across the living room, each lost in their own little worlds, while Ares sat solemnly in a corner, carefully arranging his toys with the precision that only he seemed to have inherited from his father. I had just finished fastening my Cartier watch when a soft knock interrupted my peaceful routine. Rome glanced at me, his brow slightly furrowed in curiosity. "Expecting someone?" he asked, voice low yet commanding. I shook my head. "Not really." Making my way to the door, I opened it to find Urania, my ever-dramatic and vivacious cousin, standing in her usual radiant self. She looked like she had stepped out of a fashion magazine with her backless floral dress and glowing complexion. I wasn't surprised, thoug
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"So, siya ang mastermind sa nangyari?" tanong ko ulit kay Rome. Nasa loob kami ng sasakyan. Hindi mawala sa isipan ko ang nangyari kanina lamang. I don't understand kung bakit nandun siya. Sinadya ba niyang magpakita o nagkataon lang na nandun rin siya? Kung nagkataon na nandun lang siya, for what naman? Wala akong nakita na may kasama siyang iba bukod sa siya lang talaga mag-isa. He even wore a black suit, like he came from an important meeting sa lugar na iyon. I don’t think this is coincidence. Sumakit ang ulo ko. I doubled my efforts to avoid stress because I’m pregnant, pero dahil sa kanya, baka hindi ako makatulog kakaisip ng mga tanong. Napatingin ako kay Rome, na seryoso ang mukha habang nagmamaneho. Alam kong may iniisip rin siya, pero hindi niya sinasabi. Typical Rome—silent but calculating. "I can't say for sure," sagot niya sa huli, breaking the silence. "But he's too smart to show up without a purpose. Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s connected to everything happenin
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@STARBUZZnews Oh, dear followers, brace yourselves for this shocking revelation! Katharina Esmeralda Grimaldi, daughter of Grace Grimaldi and Duchess of Monaco, is none other than the mysterious Serrano girl who captured the heart of our very own enigmatic billionaire, Rome Benjamin Azcárraga. 💍✨ The world was already abuzz with whispers about their unexpected union, but this latest twist has turned the social scene upside down! A Grimaldi-Serrano marrying an Azcárraga? The intrigue just keeps growing! Speculations are running wild—was it love at first sight, a carefully calculated alliance, or perhaps a little bit of both? Whatever the truth may be, this power couple is set to redefine the social and business landscapes. And let’s not forget, with Katharina's royal lineage and Benjamin’s unmatched influence, this union could potentially be the most talked-about partnership of the decade. Stay tuned as we uncover the story behind their whirlwind romance and what this means fo
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Finally, the charity event was a resounding success, garnering nearly a trillion in donations from the generous gentlemen who participated. Jessica was right—this event truly surpassed all expectations. Pagod akong umupo sa sofa sa sala habang pinapanood ang balita sa TV. Nasa headline ang interview ko mula sa event kanina. Ipinapalabas ang eksena kung saan ako in-introduce bilang isa sa mga tagapagmana ng Grimaldi family. "...I'm Katharina Esmeralda Grimaldi, daughter of Grace Grimaldi, and the duchess of Monaco. That's my true identity," sinabi ko sa screen, ang tono ko’y mahinahon pero puno ng kumpiyansa. Sa bawat salitang binitiwan ko, kita sa mga mata ng mga tao sa likod ng camera ang kanilang pagkamangha. May ilan pa sa mga hosts na nagtatanong tungkol sa pagiging parte ko ng royal lineage at kung bakit ngayon ko lamang ipinahayag ito."I... I never expected this to happen, lalo na't I lived abroad for almost 10 years," sabi ko sa interview, ang boses ko’y puno ng emosyon hab
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A wave of gasps swept through the crowd, followed by an immediate buzz of whispers and incredulous looks. The price was astronomical—no one had expected it to go this high, especially not for someone as unpredictable as Narnia. I glanced at Narnia, whose expression had not changed one bit. She stood there, cool and composed, her lips curling ever so slightly as the attention turned to her. The bid had been made, and it was a massive one. Her eyes flickered to the man who had made the bid, a well-known figure, someone who was no stranger to controversy. I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Kilala ko siya. Nakita ko siya. Nakausap ko na rin siya. "Oh my gosh! Hala ang laking pera. Sanaol billionaire. Sino siya? Wait, kaya pala. Isang Smith pala." Napakurap-kurap ako sa narinig at lilingon sana kay Maia when someone beside me. Mabilis ko itong nilingon when I felt his hand at my back. Seryoso ang mukha ni Rome while roaming his eyes around the corner ng venue. Pinatakan niya a
