Dalisay's POV, I kept pacing front and back in my office, waiting for the arrival of my mom, all the while, I was unable to calm my already agitated nerves down, there was something like a nudge in my heart that I could not push down, it kept rising, filling me with fear and worry."My mom shouldn't have visited him," I mused aloud, voicing my thoughts and fears. "It could put everything we've worked so hard for at risk," I continued, my arms outstretched in a gesture of exasperation. "I'm not sure what to do," I concluded, feeling helpless and uncertain about the future. I looked around the room, as if searching for an answer, but found only silence.As I was lost in a sea of thoughts and possibilities, consumed by what could go wrong, my mother entered the room, her demeanor serene and calm, seemingly oblivious to the maelstrom of anxiety I was feeling. I looked at her, my mind racing with questions, and yet unable to form the words to ask them. I was feeling lost and uncertain, an
Judith's POV,It was hard to get the memory of the previous night out of my head. The feeling of being with Carter, the moments we shared, the passion we had for each other - it was all still there, as vivid as ever. I wished the night could have lasted forever, but I knew that was impossible. And yet, I couldn't help but wonder if there could ever be something more between us. I knew my feelings were complicated and messy, but I couldn't deny the connection I had felt with him."Hey babe," Carter said in a low, seductive voice the moment I picked up his call. "Excuse me?" I said, taken aback by his greeting. I didn't like the assumption that we were in a relationship, and his tone was more than a little inappropriate.There was a pause on the other end of the line. "Uh, sorry," he said, sounding sheepish. "I didn't mean to offend you. I just... I just thought that... well, never mind."I could tell he was embarrassed, and I felt a bit bad for him. "It's okay," I said. Carter's fee
Amihan's POV,As I drove to work that very day from "The Williams Ville," I felt a calm sensation wash over me, the peace that stems from a sense of achievement, I couldn't deny where it came from, I felt contented with the mile I had reached, which also motivated me to pursue my other goals, I had found an inner strength and it came from the joy of knowing that I was closer to recovering all that was stolen from me than I was before.I got to work that very day basking in the euphoria of my present reality, I scaled through all my schedules with ease, feeling like, there was a sudden pump of Adrenaline into my cells that had turned me into a superwoman. As I drove back home from work that day, the thought of recovering the company filled my heart, I thought about my next line of action, but was unable to wrap my head around something, I finally decided to not let it bother me for now and dwell in this peace I was feeling inside, I found satisfaction in believing that another opportu
Amihan's POV, My mom's words were simple, but they struck a chord deep within me. She was right - if he couldn't accept me for who I was, then he wasn't the one for me. But the thought of opening up about my past was still daunting."I know it's not easy," my mother continued. "But it's better to be honest from the start. That way, there are no secrets or surprises down the road. And if he does react badly, then you know he's not the right person for you."She was right, of course. But the thought of telling him still made me nervous."How about this?" my mother suggested. "Why don't you try telling him a little bit about your past at a time? Start with something small, like a childhood memory. Then, as you get more comfortable, you can share more. Baby steps, you know?"I thought about her suggestion. Maybe that would be easier, to start small and see how he reacted. And if he was supportive, then I could share more. It might be the best way to ease into it."That's a good idea, Mom
Judith's POV,It was well past 1 a.m. when I finally arrived in New York, after a grueling journey that lasted over fifteen hours. The flight, and the anxiety of what was to come, had left me feeling completely exhausted. My head throbbed with a dull ache as if my brain had run a marathon, sorting out my strategy for seeking revenge on Victoria and Maxwell. Despite the exhaustion weighing down my limbs, the strength of my resolve pushed me to rise from my seat and step off the plane. I moved slowly, my body protesting the sudden activity after so many hours of sitting still,The moment I stepped off the plane, I saw my father's driver waiting for me. The thought of returning home to the comfort of my bed was enough to propel me forward, despite my tired muscles and throbbing head. As I approached, the driver smiled broadly, clearly happy to see me. "It's wonderful to see you again, Miss Judith," he said, reaching out to take my bags."Thank you," I returned his greeting with a small
Judith's POV,Everyone was already seated in the dining hall, ready for breakfast when I joined them, I had woken up early with the intent of meeting Maxwell's mom, and even though I didn't have enough sleep, the strength I received from my resolve was enough for me to get along, As I approached them from my room, I could hear them engage in their usual banter and the laughter that followed their chatter,"You're up so early my dear," my daddy spoke up immediately after he saw me coming,"Good morning Dad," I responded with a light smile playing on my face,"I was thinking you'd still be fast asleep, that was why I didn't bother checking on you," said my daddy, his tone was light and clear, bubbling with vigor and strength,"I wouldn't miss my family's breakfast for anything," I replied, turning from my dad to my aunt and Charlotte, who were setting their napkins, as the maids served the breakfast,"That is so sweet of you, darling," Aunt Lithina said, as I joined them on the table,
Dalisay's pov, "So, even though we've sold both Mansions, we're still in a financial hole?" I asked, wanting to make sure I was understanding her correctly.I took a deep breath as I tried to process what the financial secretary was saying. The financial report she was presenting was more grim than I could have imagined. It seemed that, despite our efforts, we were still in dire straits."That's correct," she said, her face serious. "We need to find a way to generate more revenue and cut costs if we're going to get out of this situation.""That sounds like an uphill battle," I said with a sigh. "I'm sorry ma'am. But the truth is, we've been operating on a shoestring budget for months now. We used up all our reserves and then started dipping into our emergency funds. And now, we're still a billion dollars short," the financial secretary explained."What? A billion dollars short?" I asked in disbelief. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "How did this happen?""It's a combination
Amihan's POV, In a sudden jolt, I awoke from a deep slumber, my heart pounding and breath ragged. I could feel the sweat trickling down my forehead, and my body was trembling. Once again, I had been tormented by the same nightmare I had experienced for weeks. It had started Ten years ago, after the fatal car crash that had changed my life forever. I thought I had put the incident behind me, but the nightmares kept coming back, no matter how hard I tried to forget. The voices from the accident echoed in my head, mocking and jeering. I struggled to get out of bed, desperate to escape the nightmare's grip on me. But it seemed to have a hold on me, preventing me from breaking free. I felt like a prisoner, trapped in a cycle of fear and anxiety. I had tried everything to make the nightmares stop, from therapy to medication, but nothing seemed to work. I was at my wit's end, unsure what to do next. I longed for a peaceful night's sleep, one without the haunting images and sounds of the acc