Sofia was both agitated and anxious seeing Andrea standing beside her nemesis kaya naman hindi niya napigilan ang kanyang sarili. She finally lost her temper in front of everyone and because of it, she passed out due to her immense anger.Her parents were shocked by her aggressiveness as well as Oliver. He hurried to take her to the hospital.Joseph and Ruella followed to the hospital while Andrea was instructed to return to her place.She waited silently outside while Joseph went to get her something to drink.The door to the ward opened and Oliver stalked off."Why are you still here?" He asked her."What's wrong with her?" She asked back."She's emotionally unstable sabi ng doctor." Ruella stood up lazily and said, "Hmm, I'm relieved. At least she's alive. Makakatulog ako ng mahimbing kahit papaano."Tatalikod na sana siya ngunit kinapitan ni Oliver ang kanyang braso. "Sandali, I'm just curious.""Tungkol saan?""Why do you have to hire Andrea when you know she is Sofia's friend?"
Hearing Oliver's words, her hold on her pen tightened but she didn't say anything. She just stood up from her seat and went to her pantry to make a cup of coffee. Then she brought it in front of him."Here you go...""Salamat."He briefly replied before he brought it to his nose. "This really smells so good and relaxing..." Dagdag pa nito bago tuluyang tikman ang kape.Ruella then went back to her seat and resumed signing the documents, ignoring him.Makalipas ang ilang segundo, tumunog ang kanyang telepono.Sinagot niya ito nang makita ang caller ID."Dad," She greeted."I'm going on a business trip. Will you be able to handle everything on your own while I'm gone?" Her father asked at the other end of the line."Biglaan naman yata 'to. Which country are you heading?" Tanong ni Ruella."I'll tell you when I get there. As of now, I want you to focus on whatever you planned. I'll handle the rest.""Dad," Ruella suddenly went emotional. "Anong oras ang flight mo?""In two hours.""I'm s
After dropping two consecutive calls, nagpatuloy sa pagmamaneho si Ruella papunta sa airport. This time, her concern doubled thus she speed up like a racer.Her secretary was silently clutching his seatbelts while his eyes were tightly shut.Ilang minuto lamang ang kanyang ginugol at nakarating din sila. Dali-dali itong lumabas sa kanyang sasakyan at tumakbo sa loob upang habulin ang kanyang ama leaving her secretary after giving out a few instructions.Dumiretso siya sa private room kung saan madalas nagpapalipas ng oras ang kanyang ama at hindi naman ito nabigo. Nakita niya itong nakaupo at kasalukuyang may kausap sa telepono.She silently took the seat beside him and waited till his call gets done."I'm leaving the country at hindi ko alam kung kailan ang balik ko. Yes, Ruella is in charge of everything." She heard him say and she wondered whom he was talking to."I'm sorry." She heard him giving out an exasperated sigh. "I may be her father but I don't mean to interfere in her pri
Since taxis are forbidden from entering Ventura's mansion premises, bumaba ang dalaga sa labas ng gate at sumilip ito sa maliit na awang, about to press the buzzer."Miss Rue?""It's me,"The guard on duty seemed too startled at her abrupt appearance but still opened the gate for her.She murmured her thanks before she proceeded to walk toward the house, however, the guard tried to catch up with her."Miss, I... I have something to tell you." He stuttered and Ruella halted in her tracks, wondering what he was about to say."Miss... Miss Sierra," He seemed hesitant to go on as if he was having a hard time containing whatever running in his mind."What about her?" Ruella asked curiously."She... She performed a little reunion inside..." The guard stammered seemingly nervous as he confessed."Reunion?" Ruella repeated and asked. "With who?""With... With your siblings..."No wonder, the guard looked nervous and frustrated. He broke Don Antonio's rule and even if it's unintentional, the l
Oliver couldn't describe how he felt. A lot of questions began forming in his head and either Sofia or Ruella can answer but he doubt if one of them would be honest enough to tell the whole story. However, he must at least try to find the answers to those bugging questions or he might go crazy.He called Sofia out then they went to a place where they could talk in peace. Sofia who was panicking earlier, manage to calm down her inner turmoil and decided to act naturally. Without showing any signs of disorientation, she smiled at him and asked."Ollie, what's the occasion?""Wala lang. Naisip ko lang na lumabas kasama ka. In a few days, I won't be able to do this kind of stuff with you so I took advantage of this rare opportunity." He replied trying to sound casual as he used to be. "Na-nagkita ba kayo ni dad?" Tanong ni Sofia.Tumango si Oliver ng marahan before he faces her. "What was he talking about, Sofia? He said that the incident this morning was related to that accident last y
Pagsikat ng araw, sakto naman na natapos din ni Ruella ang kanyang ginagawa.Binalik niya muna sa loob ng safe ang mga importanteng dokumento bago siya nagtungo sa kanyang kwarto upang magpahinga.Kakapikit pa lamang ng kanyang mga mata when Oliver barged in with a tray in his hand."Rue," He called out gently."Hayaan mo muna ako matulog, utang na loob lang." She groaned while covering her face with a pillow."No way! Kailangan mo muna kumain bago matulog otherwise hindi kita tatantanan. Kukulitin kita ng kukulitin hanggang sa manawa ka." He swore as he began to shaking her arm.Ruella, whose eyes remained closed tried to dodge until she finally get fed up by his nagging."Wala ako sa mood kumain. All I need is a peaceful rest!" She protested sleepily."Then you shouldn't have brought me here with you." He said, "I'm just feeling grateful to you for picking me up at the bar last night kaya ginawa kita ng breakfast."Her brows furrowed then her eyes half-open.Recalling how the barten
Instead of calling Emman, Oliver dialed Tommy's number in a hurry."What the hell is going on?!"He asked the man directly because he knows that Ruella must've told him everything before heading towards her destination.Tommy snorted coldly. "I'm not one of your employees, Mr. Mitchell. I don't owe you any explanation.""Tell me what's going on!" Oliver demanded haughtily. "Ruella might be in danger!""You seemed confused." Tommy chuckled disapprovingly. "Ruella is mine to protect and Sofia is your responsibility. I hope you know that!""This is a matter between life and death! How could you be so-...""If you're curious, why not go back to your apartment? You should've got a good view from there." He said before he dropped the call.Oliver's jaw clenched as he dialed Emman's number."Dude, where are you? I've been trying to reach you since last night." Emman questioned right away.However, Oliver ignored his rants and shouted in panic. "I'll send you the location! Sunduin mo 'ko! Dal
When Ruella entered the apartment's door, her temple meets a cold object but she didn't show signs of panic instead she faced the person holding the gun directly."Where is she?"Sierra rolled her eyes and said, "Can't you at least pretend that you're scared of getting killed?""You know I can't unless you bring Dad here and let him point one in my face." She retorted."Well, you might not be scared but," Sierra rebuked, pointing her gun in a different direction. "She is..."Sofia took that as a hint and began shouting."Help! Please help!"Ruella's eyes darted lazily toward her. "You look awful. How much did you use this time?""Bitch! Anong pinagsasabi mo?!" Sofia screamed angrily."Did you finally lose it this time?" Ruella continued to ask. "Oliver's efforts went all in vain, I guess?""Shut up!" Sierra chimes in shouting. "Here's the deal," she said, picking up an envelope from the shelf nearby. "Sign this and I'll let her go!"Ruella swirled around, facing her sister at kinuha n