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CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. The bride for my son
Victoria's POV,As I heard Maxwell's car pull into the parking lot of his apartment, I felt a wave of nervousness wash over me, I could see the sadness in his eyes as he approached the door. Even though I knew I wasn't going to see him till this evening, I couldn't wait to get my plans running, as I heard the tip tap of his footsteps ascending the stairs just before the door, I settled myself on the couch, and prepared my mood for the upcoming conversation, putting on my most pitiable look in an attempt to elicit his sympathy, I flashed a smile to my face as he opened the door,"Hello son, You're home!" I said, my voice low and shaking with relief. "I've been so worried."He nodded but didn't look at me as he walked past and headed towards his room. "I'm fine, mom," he said. "Don't worry."I felt a mix of emotions as I watched him walk away. Part of me was relieved that he was home safe, but another part of me was frustrated that he wouldn't even look at me, let alone talk to me. I
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. A secret
Karl's POV,The incessant call from my dad that morning set me on my toes, judging from its persistence, I knew instantly that something was wrong since my father never called except when it was warranted, I had lied to Dalisay that it was an unknown number when my phone rang the first time early that morning, waking both me and Dalisay up from sleep, I immediately placed my phone on silent to avoid every suspicion from Dalisay.We had just finished breakfast when I went to the garden to find the reason for that undesirable call, no sooner had the phone rang when my dad's deep husky voice rang in my ear from the other end,"Hey son, how're you doing?" The hastiness in his voice as he spoke, told me something was up and I couldn't wait to know what was going on, knowing how delicate my position was which had always made me live meticulously,"I'm fine Dad" I responded in haste praying earnestly that my instincts were wrong, "what's happening? You've been calling for hours?" I asked,
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. More secrets
Dalisay's POV,"You'd do no such thing," was the shrill cry that brought me to where Karl was... speaking to this unknown person, judging from his next words and the heat of the conversation, I suspected that it must be that same woman I saw in the photo, as I looked at Karl, I noticed his desperation and the frustration steaming from his shoulders like a cloud of smoke, which made my heart drop, a mixed emotion of both fear, worry and anger flooded me instantly and I felt my heartbeat accelerate, as my mind began to wander carrying along placards of uncertainties,I was so scared of the unknown that I didn't notice when my hands began to shake following the rhythm of the horror that had gripped my heart, my phobia for a broken home especially after laying every other thing aside, including my first love to build a family with him, brought tears to my eyes but I fought hard to keep them in.As I stood there, trying to comprehend why they were still having a heated conversation, after
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Dinner at his place
Amihan's POV,The thought of spending the evening with Maxwell and his mom left me with mixed feelings, even though it was a moment I had always dreamed of, I couldn't stop my heart from anticipating the worst as a result of my first encounter with her and all that had happened that same day, All through the day, my mind swirled with ideas on how to get along with her, Judith's number wasn't connecting, which exacerbated my anxiety, I was left with no other choice than to scramble online for ideas about pleasing a prospective mother in-law, since Maxwell informed me late last night and I couldn't wake up early to discuss it with Judith before she left for office,Among the things I was going to do was to evacuate the office earlier so I could join her in preparing the meal, I quickly reviewed New York recipes of the favorite meals Maxwell had told me about, and revisited the table etiquette, given her elegancy.On getting home earlier that evening, I found Judith seeing a movie with
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. A Job well done?
Judith's POV,It was two more days before Amihan's 28th birthday, and a sense of excitement filled me as I thought about the events to come. The prospect of finally having Maxwell all to myself, and the possibility of everything falling into place, was enough to make my heart race with anticipation. I couldn't wait until her birthday eve to put my plan into action. I had to do it now, before it was too late and I knew that Maxwell would be suspicious if anything happened to her on her birthday eve. I was running out of time.I got home from work feeling motivated and energized to get my plans done, it was going to be the night of the great turnaround and I was ready to follow the tide, I took total control of the night by fixing an indoor date and filled it up with activities that will get the three of us actively involved, especially Amihan and Derrick.The first thing I did was to go straight to the kitchen to bake some cookies... the flavor Amihan, Derrick, and I used to bake tog
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Rekindled flames
Amihan's Pov, As I sipped the juice, I began to feel disoriented and unsteady. My head felt like it was spinning, and my words were coming out in a jumbled mess. I struggled to focus my eyes, but everything around me was blurred and distorted. I turned to look at Derrick, but he was nothing more than a hazy blur in my vision. I could feel myself sliding into unconsciousness, and I was powerless to stop it. It was as if my body was no longer my own."Amihan!" I heard Derrick call my name, but it sounded distant and muffled. The soft, melodic tones of the love song playing in the background washed over me, stirring up a storm of emotions. As I gazed at Derrick, I could see the effect the song was having on him as well. The room glowed with a warm, golden light, reflecting off the glittering surfaces around us. It was a moment frozen in time, a moment of pure and perfect bliss. "What's stopping us from being together?" Derrick's words hung in the air, and I couldn't help but laugh. H
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Painful betrayal
Maxwell's POV, "Mom, I'm a little nervous about the gifts I've gotten for the proposal," I confessed, my voice faltering slightly. "I'm not sure if they're good enough, or if they'll show how much I care about her."My mom's voice was warm and reassuring. "It's clear to me how much you love her," she said. "You've been working so hard to make everything perfect, and I'm sure she'll appreciate all your efforts. What gifts have you gotten?""Well, I got her a bouquet of her favorite flowers, a necklace with a charm that's special to her, and tickets to her favorite concert," I said, listing the gifts off one by one. "I also got her a card with a message that I wrote myself, and I'm planning on taking her to a nice restaurant for dinner after the proposal."My mom was silent for a moment, and then she spoke again. "Those are all wonderful gifts, and I'm sure she'll be touched by your thoughtfulness," she said. "The most important thing is that you're doing this from the heart," my mom
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Broken
Maxwell's POV, I could feel my heart pounding as I drove home, the events of the evening replaying in my mind. I thought about how Amihan's betrayal, and how I had warned her about Derrick. My mom's words echoed in my head - "Amihan is two-faced. Don't trust her." Was she right? Had I been blind to Amihan's true nature? My head was spinning with questions and confusion.I pulled into my apartment complex and made my way up to my door so frustrated. As I opened the door to my Room, I saw the ring box sitting on my dresser. The sight of it made my heart ache even more. I stormed over to it and grabbed it, throwing it against the wall as hard as I could. I watched as the glass box shattered, and the ring fell to the ground. As I watched the broken pieces of the ring box on the floor, my heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces too. The proposal had been so perfect - I had planned every detail, from the location to the song I would play. I had wanted it to be a moment that
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CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. What really happened at the end?
Three years later, Amihan's Pov, Three years had passed, and everything had changed. I stood at the window, looking out at the world below, and a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. Nostalgia, regret, wistfulness, pride, hope. It was a complex stew of feelings, impossible to separate or label. I closed my eyes, letting the memories wash over me like a summer rain.As I thought about the journey that had brought me here, I felt a deep sense of gratitude. It had been a long road, full of twists and turns, but I was finally where I wanted to be. The funeral for Dalisay was a somber but beautiful affair, a fitting tribute to a life well-lived. As she was laid to rest, it felt like her soul was finally at peace.In the weeks and months that followed, Karl and Adams threw themselves into raising Bella. They loved her fiercely, determined to give her everything they could. And as she grew, she began to resemble her mother more and more, both in looks and in spirit. With little Bella by
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. A peaceful end
Amihan's POV, I tried to sit up, but the pain in my head and stomach was excruciating. I could feel the grogginess of sleep slowly fading away, and I became aware of my surroundings. It was a hospital room, and the memory of the shooting came flooding back. "Mom," I said weakly, my voice hoarse from disuse. "Where is Dalisay?""Dalisay's getting the best care possible, honey," my mom said, her voice gentle and soothing. But even as she spoke, I couldn't help but sob. I felt so guilty, knowing that Dalisay had risked her life to save me."She's going to be okay," my mom said, rubbing my back comfortingly. "And you're going to be okay too. We're all going to get through this together."I wanted to believe her, but my emotions were still too raw. I couldn't stop crying. My gaze shifted to the corner of the room, and I saw Judith standing next to my father. Her eyes were red and swollen, and she looked like she had been crying. I felt a surge of anger well up inside of me."What is sh
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. A second chance
Two weeks later, Judith's POV, The last two weeks had been a blur of pain and anguish. My best friend, Amihan, lay comatose in the hospital, clinging to life by a thread same as Dalisay. I blamed myself for everything that had happened. It was my selfish desire for Maxwell that had caused all of this. I had been so jealous of Amihan's relationship with him, that I had pushed her to move into the mansion, even though I knew it was dangerous. And now she was fighting for her life, while I was left with nothing but regret and guilt."Judith, you look exhausted," Amihan's mother said, her face filled with concern. "Why don't you go home and get some rest? You've been here at the hospital for days now."As soon as they had received news of Amihan's incident, her Foster parents had flown down from New York, arriving the next day. They had been at the hospital ever since, taking turns to stay with Amihan. She was right. I hadn't slept in days, and I was running on empty. But I didn't want
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. An open fire
Karl's POV,"We have to be fast with whatever we have to do, because Chloe or Susan whichever you want to call her, is a crazy woman and wouldn't hesitate to do anything, her words shouldn't be taken lightly," I said to them who had been listening to me without interruption with my eyes wide open, I swallowed hard in an attempt to quell my panic that had gotten a grip of my heart,I was scared as I spoke which made my voice shake, I was scared if revealing the truth about my status with Chloe, the fear of making Luciana and Dalisay find out that I had been lying to them about my first wife made me pick my words with care."So, what are we going to do now? Because as long as I'm concerned, everyone of you here are suspect, and I'm going to get you all arrested." Maxwell responded unflinchingly, without any iota of panic in him, his expression was grimly as he spoke making everyone shift uneasily on their spot, except Luciana who had been sitting quietly with her fingers resting on her
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. She kidnapped her
Dalisay's POV,"Then who did?" he demanded, slamming his hand down on the desk, sending the files scattered across its surface into disarray. His eyes blazed with anger, and his frustration was palpable. "Who was the last person to see her? I need answers, and I need them now!"As I rolled my eyes in thought, a sudden realization hit me. It dawned on me that my mother could be behind Amihan's disappearance. My eyes widened in horror, and I bit my lip, trying to keep my composure. I knew that if I let my emotions get the best of me, this man would see through my facade. "Please calm down, we'll get to the bottom of...""I can't calm down!" he shouted, cutting me off in mid-sentence. His breathing was labored, and his eyes flashed with anger. The look on his face was terrifying, and I felt my heart skip a beat. He looked like a man possessed, and I knew that I had to tread carefully. Fear gripped me as I tried to find the right words to say. I knew that I had to diffuse the situation,
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Where is Amihan?
Maxwell's POV,My heart skipped a beat as I saw Amihan's name flash across my phone's screen. I hurriedly picked up the call, but the noise of the airport around me made it difficult to hear what she was saying. She sounded upset, her voice urgent and panicked. I tried to make out what she was saying, but it was impossible. I needed to find a quiet place to take the call.I began to look around for a secluded spot, but the airport was crowded and bustling with activity. Everywhere I looked, people were rushing around, their voices blending together into a cacophony of sound. I had been planning to move to the United Kingdom and start over, but Amihan's call had given me pause. "Babe," I said, my voice quivering as I answered the phone. "I'm sorry. Are you there?""I'm here," she said, her voice trembling. "Please...help me." And then, the line went dead.My heart sank, and I felt a wave of panic wash over me. What had happened? What could she need help with? I tried to call her back
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. Wrong target acquired-Mrs. Karl
Amihan's POV, "Bella, please wait!" I heard Adam's voice calling after me as I ran from the mansion, but I ignored him. I didn't want to talk to anyone, I just wanted to be alone. "Leave me alone!" I shouted, not even bothering to turn around. I just kept running, my feet carrying me further and further away from the pain and the betrayal.My heart thumped as I hurried away from the mansion, its weight pressing against my chest as if to crush me. Each step I took reverberated in my head, a pulsing reminder of the hurt that lay ahead. As memories of the betrayal that followed my misplaced trust flooded back, they threatened to drown me in despair. The images of the accident that had almost claimed my life ten years ago flashed before my eyes, a maelstrom of chaos and pain. I threw myself into the car, slamming the door shut as if to keep out the demons that pursued me. I could barely breathe, my chest rising and falling in rapid, panicked breaths. I knew I had to get away, to put
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. No more secrets
Karl's POV,"Where do you think you're going, sneaking off like that?" Luciana's voice rang out behind me, causing me to freeze in my tracks. She was sitting comfortably, cigarette in hand, a smirk on her lips. I felt like a deer caught in headlights, and I knew I had to think of something quickly."You're... here," I managed to stammer out, trying to regain my composure and collect my thoughts."I was just... I was just getting some fresh air," I stammered, my voice trembling with nerves. "Of course I'm here," she replied, a mocking smile playing on her lips. Her gaze was fixed intently on me, as if she were sizing me up, her eyes boring into mine. "I've always been here, and my eyes have always been on you."I felt myself flush under her gaze, feeling like a bug under a microscope. I knew I had to say something, anything, to break the silence that was hanging heavy in the air. But I couldn't think of a single thing to say."You have something urgent to take care of?" she asked, rais
CHAOTIC LOVE-The CEO's worst nightmare. There's no way out
Judith's POV,Despite the shame and pain coursing through my body, I climbed into my car and slammed the door shut. I had no destination in mind, I just wanted to get away. As I sat there, I realized that my hands were shaking and that my entire body was trembling.In a desperate attempt to relieve the pressure building within me, I let out a primal scream. But it did nothing to soothe the turmoil inside me. At that moment, I realized that Maxwell's mother was to blame for much of the mess I was in. She had played a part in orchestrating the events that had led to this moment, and she needed to take responsibility for her actions.The more I thought about it, the more I became convinced that the only way out of this situation was to confront her directly.With shaking hands, I rummaged through my bag for my phone. As soon as I found it, I dialed Maxwell's mother's number. The phone rang and rang, and just when I was about to give up hope, she answered. Her voice was cold and uninvitin
