Tears immediately fell from my eyes, rushing down my face. I looked down in embarrassment, unable to meet Mommy’s gaze. I didn't know what explanation to give. I knew we started things the wrong way, but I admit that I truly want James now, whether I say it or not."Iha! Iha!" (Mommy grabbed my chin to lift my face, wiping my tears with her fingers.) "Don’t be scared, we won’t do anything. Honestly, what we want is for you to continue being James’ wife. I can see how full of love you both are for each other. If it were possible, I wish you could make your marriage real. I know you're a good wife and will be a responsible mother for your family. I admire your dedication to earning your own living even though you don’t need to. (She grabbed my hand again.) You’re doing great with James now. He’s finally getting direction in his life. James was already successful in business, but he had no plans of marrying until you came into his life. He’s always restless when you're not together, whic
KATE POV This was the first time I entered a unit in the Burj Khalifa, and I was amazed by its beauty inside. Despite living in Dubai for several years, it never once crossed my mind that I would own a unit here one day. And not just any unit—James owned a penthouse here. I was shocked when I checked the price of the penthouse, which was around 216-220 million pesos. But it was truly breathtaking, so it was probably worth the price. The layout was so unique, with 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a private pool, and a gym. The unit itself was 16,600 sq. ft. In such a large space, there were no columns, making the space feel even more expansive. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by an incredible view of the UAE. The entire unit was surrounded by full-size wall windows, and the motif of the unit was mostly white and brown. You could tell how cozy it was just by looking at the furnishings. "James really loves art," I thought to myself as I saw some masterpieces from famous artists hanging
KATE POVI’m still floating on cloud nine! I keep asking God what I’ve done right in my life that He’s showering me with so many blessings. I’ve been blessed with kind in-laws and a loving husband. I truly felt like a princess today because of what James did in proposing to me. I never imagined that James would do that in front of so many people, especially not just anyone—these people are part of the Royal Family. I also didn’t realize that the proposal had already made headlines across the entire Middle East. I mean, how could it not? We were surrounded by kings and queens at the auction.It was such a magical moment. I felt like time stopped the moment I saw James playing the piano in front of all of us, especially when he suddenly knelt in front of me. I couldn’t hold back my tears any longer.I received so many messages from my staff and colleagues from Dubai and Kuwait. I couldn’t respond to them all individually. My plan was to post an official announcement on my social media,
"We waited for Mommy to leave first. As soon as the door slammed shut, James immediately kissed me. It seemed like he had been wanting me for a while. He lifted me and carried me into our room while my legs were wrapped around his waist. We continued exchanging kisses. I stopped James from doing what he wanted. I needed to gather my courage and talk to him, especially since I promised George that I wouldn’t break my word, and my brother worked so hard to become a Summa Cum Laude.'LOVE, WAIT! I want to talk to you about the call from George,' I said to James. He didn’t stop kissing me. 'Love!' I called to him. He stopped for a moment and sat on the edge of our bed.'What is it, Love? By the way, why did George call at this hour?' he asked me.'Love, George is graduating next month. He’s Summa Cum Laude. I want to go home and celebrate with George,' I said sweetly to James.He stared at me. 'There’s no problem, Love. Even though we’re in the EU, you can still go home. He suddenly becam
“Okay, I’ll change first!” James said as he went upstairs.As soon as James went up, my two friends came closer to me.“Kate, what did James mean by what he said earlier?!” Rona and Penny teasingly asked me with smiles.“Relax, we’ll wait for James to come down. I wanted to wait for him because I wanted him to be here when I tell you,” I replied.“You’re really something, Madam, always full of surprises!” Rona said excitedly.It wasn’t long before James came back down. "Love, what can I get you? Are you eating?" I sweetly asked my husband."No thanks, Love, I’m still full. We ate with Mr. Abdullah after the meeting," he answered."Let’s just sit in the garden, Love. We can talk to them there, it’s cooler. Plus, I still need to organize our things for the Philippines later," I said."Okay, sure," he replied. We walked out, and I called my friends.We sat down in the garden with our dessert as we started talking. "Penny, Rona, we won’t drag this out. James and I discussed offering you a
AT THEIR MOM's HOUSEWhen we arrived in our neighborhood, I felt embarrassed for James. I knew he wasn’t used to this kind of place. The streets were narrow and crowded, with people scattered everywhere. Some were drinking on the roadside, others gossiping on the corners. Everyone stared at us as we stepped out of the car.“Oh my gosh, it’s Kate! I thought it was some celebrity!” Minda exclaimed , slapping the table as she laughed. “And Kate, wow, your companion is so handsome—makes Michael look like nothing! He’s probably even well-off, huh?” she said without holding back.“haha enough with that, Minda. Excuse us, we’ll go ahead now,” I said politely, my face burning with embarrassment as I glanced at James.“Love, it’s okay! Don’t be embarrassed - your cheeks are too reddish now. I’m fine, really. I like it here; your community’s nice, everyone knows each other,” James said softly, genuinely smiling at the people around us. He even kissed me on the head, which I knew our nosy neighb
“Minda, did you see the guy with Kate?”“Yes, Camilla, I saw him! He’s so handsome and looks rich,” replied Aling Minda. “Kate is really different from your children.”“Aling Camilla, it looks like Kate hit the jackpot. Her clothes are expensive, and I even saw her watch—it’s a Rolex! That costs millions if it’s real!” Jacky chimed in.“shut your mouth Jacky. You even noticed her watch!” (Mom laughed as she bragged about James and then turned to Aling Minda.) “He is really rich! That man is Kate’s husband. He owns Santiago Corporation and the company where Kate works in Kuwait. See? Kate got lucky!”“Really, Aling Camilla? Wow, you know, I’ve been dreaming of getting into that company. Maybe you could talk to Kate and ask her husband to help me get in,” Jacky said, her eyes gleaming with hope.“Don’t worry, Jacky. I’ve got you!” Mom replied arrogantly.“I’ve been telling you, Camilla, that Kate would be the one to lift your family out of hardship. She’s really a hardworking daugther,
Charlotte looks completely different—it’s the first time I’ve seen her in years since she betrayed me with Michael. Her hair is now long and blonde, and she even has a tongue piercing. It’s hard not to notice her navel piercing, especially with her crop top and short shorts. She’s covered in accessories, and her face looks striking. While her makeup isn’t thick, it’s evident she had a nose job; her nose looks unnaturally sharp compared to before.“Well, Kate, is that how you introduce your sister to the handsome man you’re with?” she said flirtatiously, attempting to touch James, but he stepped away.Reluctantly, I introduced them. “Charlotte, this is James, my husband. James, this is my sister, Charlotte, Amara’s mom,” I said, my face twisting in annoyance as Charlotte gave James a sticky, seductive look.“Oh, hi! So your name’s James?” Charlotte extended her hand and flirtatiously shook his. James whispered to me softly.“Love, I’ll be over with George. I’ll talk to him for a bit,”
KATE'S POVAFTER THE PRESS CONFERENCEI didn’t realize how intense press conferences could be. I was so nervous, even though I already knew what to answer. The pressure to respond to each question from the press was overwhelming. I didn’t want to say anything wrong or hurt the feelings of the people I love. Even after the cameras stopped rolling, some press members continued asking questions—this time about my love story with James. Honestly, our love story didn’t have the best beginning, so I didn’t know what to say. Thankfully, James stepped in and politely asked everyone to stop the questions. The press respected his request.Once the interview aired, we started receiving numerous calls and messages claiming they had seen Mama. However, many of these were baseless attempts to claim the 10 million peso reward. Atty. Ruiz advised us not to entertain any information unless it had substantial proof. To unwind, Mommy and I decided to go out. Besides, James and I needed to shop for some
KATE'S POV Since James and I first met, this is only the second time I’ve been to his house. The first was when he introduced me to his parents. This time, however, I brought George along. Just like the first time, James’ mom, Mommy Samantha, was incredibly kind and welcoming—not just to me but to George as well. They even prepared a room specifically for him while we stayed in their mansion.“Don’t hesitate to move around the house as if it’s your own. Kate, you know who to ask for help if you need anything. Make sure to tell your brother that too, and feel free to approach Manang if anything is needed. Treat this house as your own,” Mommy said warmly, her smile filled with joy.“Thank you so much, Mommy! You should get some rest too,” I replied, hugging her before excusing myself to head to our room. Even though I’d been sleeping in the hospital for the past few days, I still felt an inexplicable weariness.I had been keeping in touch with Nikka, asking if they’d seen any signs of
KATE'S POV Since James and I first met, this is only the second time I’ve been to his house. The first was when he introduced me to his parents. This time, however, I brought George along. Just like the first time, James’ mom, Mommy Samantha, was incredibly kind and welcoming—not just to me but to George as well. They even prepared a room specifically for him while we stayed in their mansion.“Don’t hesitate to move around the house as if it’s your own. Kate, you know who to ask for help if you need anything. Make sure to tell your brother that too, and feel free to approach Manang if anything is needed. Treat this house as your own,” Mommy said warmly, her smile filled with joy.“Thank you so much, Mommy! You should get some rest too,” I replied, hugging her before excusing myself to head to our room. Even though I’d been sleeping in the hospital for the past few days, I still felt an inexplicable weariness.I had been keeping in touch with Nikka, asking if they’d seen any signs of
He didn’t immediately answer my question.“Mmm, I’m sorry, but I don’t understand what’s happening. How do you know my mother? And how do you know my exact birthday?” she asked, glancing at James before whispering, “Love, did you tell her anything about me?” She even turned her back to me and slightly moved away in her seat. I saw James shake his head, denying her assumption.“Wait, I think I scared you, dear. We just wanted to explain something to you… to both of you!” I said, turning to face everyone. “Samantha, haven’t I told you that we’ve been searching for our missing daughter, who was taken from us when we were in Saudi Arabia?” I began.“Yes, you’ve mentioned it before. But I still don’t understand, Adreana—it’s all a bit confusing,” Samantha replied.“Kate’s mother and the person who abducted my daughter are the same!” I declared, stunning everyone. The room fell silent for several moments. “Haven’t you ever noticed how differently your ‘mother’ treats you, Kate? That’s becau
GEORGE POV It’s heartwarming to see how much James' family loves Kate. Honestly, I think they love her more than Mama does. I overhear James talking to the people who donated blood for , and it’s clear their family isn’t ordinary. I knew he was wealthy, but I didn’t realize just how rich they are. It might sound exaggerated, but the level of wealth they have, including that of the couple he had an accident with, is mind-blowing. I feel out of place when they discuss their investments and the enormous sums involved. Coming from a simple family, I can’t help but feel shy and out of my element. But James doesn’t let me feel excluded; he ensures I’m comfortable.“Are you okay, George? Do you want something? Just order if you feel like it. We’ll head back to your sister’s room soon. She’s probably been moved to her private room by now,”James said to me.“I’m good,James. This is already too much. I’ll just bring some of this to Kate later since it’s her favorite,” I replied. James smiled
"George, who in your family has an AB+ blood type?!" I asked him urgently."James, as far as I know, my blood type is O, my mom’s and Charlotte’s are also O, and Dad is B," George replied.“Doctor, is it possible that Kate isn’t biologically related to her family?” I asked, puzzled. The doctor motioned for me to step aside and spoke to me in private, not wanting George to hear. Mommy and Daddy stayed behind, watching us anxiously. Mommy kept crying, and Daddy tried his best to comfort her.“James,” the doctor began, “it’s highly unlikely for someone to have no blood type match within their immediate family—unless, of course, they’re not a biological child. Could Kate have been adopted? We need to confirm this immediately because we’re running out of time to find a blood donor. We already checked the Red Cross blood bank, but there’s no available AB+ blood.”I didn’t respond right away because, honestly, I didn’t know anything about my wife’s family history. It wasn’t something we ever
JAMES’ POVI was startled when I heard Kate’s mother’s voice, interrupting the tense situation. I was still cradling Kate in my arms, hoping her mother would show at least a shred of concern for my wife. But her intentions for coming to the scene were far from what I expected.“I didn’t mean to do it! My child’s in the hospital for an emergency, so I was rushing!” the man who hit Kate pleaded desperately. “Please forgive me, ma’am! I don’t have any money. I only borrowed this car to rush my child to the hospital for surgery. Please, I’m begging you!”“I don’t care about your excuses!” Kate’s mom shouted furiously at the driver. “You need to pay for what you’ve done to Kate! You can’t just get away with this like it’s nothing!”One of the men who came with Kate’s mom chimed in, gripping the driver by his collar. “Do you want us to rough him up, Mrs. Camila?”“Go ahead!” she snapped. “He doesn’t want to pay for hitting Kate anyway!”“Please, have mercy on me!” the driver begged, tears s
Charlotte looks completely different—it’s the first time I’ve seen her in years since she betrayed me with Michael. Her hair is now long and blonde, and she even has a tongue piercing. It’s hard not to notice her navel piercing, especially with her crop top and short shorts. She’s covered in accessories, and her face looks striking. While her makeup isn’t thick, it’s evident she had a nose job; her nose looks unnaturally sharp compared to before.“Well, Kate, is that how you introduce your sister to the handsome man you’re with?” she said flirtatiously, attempting to touch James, but he stepped away.Reluctantly, I introduced them. “Charlotte, this is James, my husband. James, this is my sister, Charlotte, Amara’s mom,” I said, my face twisting in annoyance as Charlotte gave James a sticky, seductive look.“Oh, hi! So your name’s James?” Charlotte extended her hand and flirtatiously shook his. James whispered to me softly.“Love, I’ll be over with George. I’ll talk to him for a bit,”
“Minda, did you see the guy with Kate?”“Yes, Camilla, I saw him! He’s so handsome and looks rich,” replied Aling Minda. “Kate is really different from your children.”“Aling Camilla, it looks like Kate hit the jackpot. Her clothes are expensive, and I even saw her watch—it’s a Rolex! That costs millions if it’s real!” Jacky chimed in.“shut your mouth Jacky. You even noticed her watch!” (Mom laughed as she bragged about James and then turned to Aling Minda.) “He is really rich! That man is Kate’s husband. He owns Santiago Corporation and the company where Kate works in Kuwait. See? Kate got lucky!”“Really, Aling Camilla? Wow, you know, I’ve been dreaming of getting into that company. Maybe you could talk to Kate and ask her husband to help me get in,” Jacky said, her eyes gleaming with hope.“Don’t worry, Jacky. I’ve got you!” Mom replied arrogantly.“I’ve been telling you, Camilla, that Kate would be the one to lift your family out of hardship. She’s really a hardworking daugther,