Judith's POV, After Amihan told me about Derrick's sudden reappearance, I felt a sense of euphoria wash over me. It was as if the universe had conspired to give me a second chance, to right the wrongs of the past, and to bring my long-held dreams to fruition. With this new opportunity, it felt as though I was finally being given the chance to turn the tables on Amihan and regain what was rightfully mine. It was a heady feeling, one that left me giddy with excitement and anticipation. I couldn't wait to see how this would all play out.I couldn't contain my excitement, and before I knew it, I was sprinting to Charlotte's room. I burst through the door, hardly able to contain my excitement. After our last friendly chat, we've suddenly become best of friends. "You'll never believe what just happened!" I exclaimed, my words coming out in a rush. I knew I sounded breathless and giddy, but I couldn't help it. Charlotte looked up from the book she was reading, her eyes wide with surprise.
Amihan's Pov, Even the day after I reconnected with Derrick on social media, I still felt a deep sense of nostalgia. I struggled to believe that I had never once considered rekindling our friendship in all the years that had passed. Instead, I had been consumed by my obsessive pursuit of revenge against those who had wronged me, to the point of forgetting someone who had been such a significant part of my early days in New York. I felt a strange mix of elation and regret, and I wondered if I had missed out on something important by neglecting our friendship for so long.With a mixture of eagerness and dread, I reached for my ringing phone, hoping it would be a call from Derrick. The previous day, I had given him my number, and the anticipation of his call had been eating away at me. I let out a disappointed grunt as I saw the caller's name on the screen of my phone. It wasn't Derrick, as I had hoped, but rather my boyfriend, Maxwell. I put on a false smile as I answered the phone,
Judith's POV, I had to be punctual, my date with Derrick was not something I could afford to be late for. time was valuable, and I didn't want to waste a single second of it. I needed his help, and I was eager to get started. I rushed to the designated meeting place, hoping that I wouldn't be too late. "Hello, Beautiful," he said as he walked towards me, a radiant smile lighting up his face. "You look amazing," he continued, and I blushed at his compliment. "I'm so sorry I'm five minutes late," he added apologetically. "Some people are just always late, you know?" I teased, trying to ease the tension that had built up during the wait. He chuckled as he gave me a peck on the cheek. "You haven't ordered yet?" he asked as he took his seat. "I was waiting for you to arrive," I explained, and he gave a knowing nod. "No problem, we'll order together," he said as he waved over the waiter. He was always so easygoing, and I loved that about him. We perused the menu, chatting and laughing
Victoria's POV,My day at the office had just begun when I received an alarming email from "The Parker's Group Of Companies." My heart sank as I read its contents. It threatened to sever our partnership and mentioned complaints against our company, leaving me both confused and frightened. My mind whirled as I wondered what could have been the root of these accusations. Why had I not heard of them before? What could we have done to deserve such a threat? As I read further, my fear turned to outrage. The email mentioned spurious accusations of unethical business practices, citing no sources or evidence to support them. My temper flared as I thought of the consequences these unfounded claims could have on our reputation and the damage they could do to our business. Amidst the jumble of thoughts crowding my mind, one memory stood out: Judith's rage-filled voice the last time we spoke. I could still hear her words echoing in my ears: "You'll regret this, and you'll pay for what you've do
Judith's POV,"Oh, I see, "I said with a sly smile, my tone playful and teasing. I understood how tactful she was and I knew for me to have an upper hand in this situation, I had to be smarter and upbeat,"Anyways, you still look as stunning and elegant as the first time I saw you," I added. She was trying to make me comfortable with your tactful approach, but I'm on to it. I wasn't ready to let her play me like that.I raised my eyebrows suggestively, letting her know that I was on to her game. " you're right, I am as stunning and elegant as the first time you saw me." I flashed her a confident smile, letting her know that I was ready to match wits with her.I could see the change in her body language, as she straightened her spine and lifted her chin, her eyes narrowing in concentration. It was clear that she was preparing herself for a difficult conversation, and I could sense the tension in the air. I took a deep breath, knowing that I had to build the tension needed between us.
Maxwell's Pov, I made my way to Amihan's apartment, eager to spend a cozy Saturday night indoors with my beloved. The rain had been falling steadily all day, and I knew that she would be happy to spend the evening cuddled up with me on the couch. I needed her touch so badly to ease the tension that had built up in my heart recently from the discussion I had with my mom. Next, I knocked on her door, feeling a flutter of excitement as I heard her footsteps approaching. When she opened the door, her smile lit up the room, and I felt my heart swell with happiness."Hey beautiful," I said with a smile as Amihan opened the door. "You look great," I whispered as I scanned how banging she looked on her nightie. "Thanks, babe," she replied, hugging me. "How have you been?" I said, following her into the apartment as I noticed she was overly excited. "Things have been pretty hectic at work, but I'm doing well overall," she said, leading me to the couch. "What about you baby?""Work's
Amihan's POV,As I entered the conference room of Anwil's corporate headquarters, I was struck by the tense atmosphere and the expectant faces of the board members. They were all waiting for me to sign the "Deeds of Ownership," a document that would give me majority control of the company. The moment I affixed my signature to the page, my life would change forever.As I entered the room, I took in the various expressions of the board members, ranging from excited anticipation to resigned acceptance. I was struck by the conflicting emotions on Dalisay's face. Though she attempted to smile, I could see the pain and sorrow in her eyes as she prepared to give up her majority share of the company. A part of me wanted to feel sympathy for her, but I knew that this was a necessary step in reclaiming what was rightfully mine. I steeled myself against any feelings of pity. As I lifted the pen to sign my name, I heard Karl's voice ring out, "Congratulations on this new partnership!" The room
One month later, Judith's POV,As the dusk settled in, I found myself driving to the airport in a state of high anticipation. I thought about the coming moment when Amihan would set eyes on Derrick again, and I could hardly contain the thrill of that imagined encounter. I envisioned the shock and disbelief that would wash over her features, and even as I drove, my hands trembled with excitement at the thought. I found myself caught up in the moment, even as it had not yet come to pass. It had been a month since I had returned from New York, and I had done my best to act naturally around Amihan, as though nothing had changed. I knew that my second plan, involving Derrick, was the key to my ultimate goal, and it gave me the motivation I needed to behave normally. I couldn't afford for her to become suspicious, so I put on a façade of normalcy. In the meantime, I worked with Derrick to solidify his plans to relocate to the Philippines, all the while keeping my true intentions a secret.