“ Would you be so kind as to take me home?” Alexandrine suggestively asked him with a suave voice. Johnson started off the car engine and drove her to her destination.Right after getting out of the car, she playfully told Johnson, “ I can’t wait to start living together with you; I love you so much, Johnson.”She waved goodbye to him as she unlocked her door and walked right into it. Johnson left after making sure she was safe.Alexandrine thought about the tumultuous day she had with Johnson. Nathaniel came over for a few minutes before Alexandrine headed to bed as he wanted to know the details of how things went with Johnson.“ He fell into the trap and finally accepted me as his mistress. He went as far as giving me a villa plus a million dollars every month.” Alexandrine was happy to reach her second aim in her revenge.Nathaniel was happy for her but he couldn’t help but worry regardless. “ What now? When will you be moving in?”“ I’ll be moving in tomorrow and while I’m there,
“ Why is he behaving like a good guy all of a sudden telling me he won’t hate me for whatever plan I’m putting on against him or whatever?” Alexandrine was confused as to why her ex-husband was behaving so differently from usual and was reminding her of the past, a past she wished to forget.“ I know you’re angry due to what Tina did to you and everything in between. You have every right to want to make us pay for how cruel we’ve been to you but please, I’d like to bear the full responsibility for it if you’ll allow me.” Alexandrine didn’t know at that moment whether she was pissed at her ex-husband for loving his fiance more than himself or if she pitied him for being so blindly in love that he was unable to differentiate right from wrong.“ Please, forgive Tina as it wasn’t her intention to harm you. It was an accident and Tina is very sorry for it.” When she heard that, it took a lot out of Alexandrine to refrain from lashing at Johnson. She was gripping her fists to get her anger
“ If you’d allow me, Alexandrine, may I put the ring on for you?” Johnson was anticipating Alexandrine’s answer eagerly as were the guests and participants at the nightclub. Alexandrine was in a bind, so she gladly accepted that Johnson put the ruby ring around her finger.She extended her hand toward Johnson and within a few seconds, the ring was put around her finger. Looking at the ring, Alexandrine was reminded of her marriage with Johnson that didn’t come to fruition and felt saddened by it but she didn’t allow her emotions to get the best of her.“ Thanks for the ring, Johnson, I love it.” She genuinely thanked Johnson for the ring. The people inside the nightclub were happy for the beautiful couple and gave them their blessing. Alexandrine was feeling awkward in this situation knowing perfectly that none of this was real. Being in that kind of atmosphere reminded her more of her failed marriage, so she left without a word.Johnson followed right behind her and managed to catch
Tina came to see Johnson at the company as she had something crucial to share with him. " Johnson, be ready because today itself I'm going to unveil Alexandrine's true veil in front of you." She shared with Johnson who didn't say a word back to her in response as he was more than certain of her innocence and also of the fair point that she could never harm him as that wasn't part of her character.At the villa, Alexandrine was drawing designs in her notebook when her phone rang right next to her. As she looked at the screen to check the one calling her, her face darkened." Tina? What does she want with me? I won't answer her call. Her calling me can't lead to anything good." Alexandrine was adamant not to answer Tina's phone call but she kept insisting until Alexandrine had no other alternative but to attend the call." What do you want, Tina?" Alexandrine shouted at her as she attended her call. " Can't you see that I don't want to talk to you?" Johnson was with Tina at the time of
Alexandrine fell to the ground, crying over her misfortune. Just then, Nathaniel called her to comfort her. Alexandrine felt slightly better after talking with Nathaniel and when she hung up the call, she returned to the villa." Has Johnson returned yet?" Alexandrine asked the staff who didn't give any favorable response. She went to her room to think about the day she had; how she was unmasked in front of Johnson and how much he was hurt afterward upon discovering her true colors." No matter how others may view me from here on out, I know I did the right thing." Alexandrine convinced herself she was a justiciar who was only seeking justice for her lost child.In the days that followed, there was turmoil in Johnson's company in regard to its future. " At this point, only the CEO's ex-wife could save the company from going bankrupt." The shareholders were all implying the same thing, how only Alexandrine could prevent the company from going bankrupt.While the shareholders were discu
Alexandrine returned to her apartment and tried to forget everything but couldn't. She kept thinking how her actions had hurt Johnson terribly and she was starting to wonder whether her child would be happy with her upon learning what she had done in order to avenge him." Now that I have accomplished my revenge, I should try to turn a new leaf and forget all the bad memories." With Alexandrine's new insights on life, she looked at the news and realized how the whole affair was already making the headlines." This is your redemption, Johnson. Whatever happens to you now has nothing to do with me." She closed her computer and tried to rest for a little while.Moments later, Nathaniel came to see her, asking about her state of being. " How are you faring, Alexandrine?" Alexandrine stumbled and Nathaniel caught her in the nick of time before she could hit the ground." Be careful, Miss Alexandrine!" He showed concern for her, however, Alexandrine's expression was blank and expressionless
Inside the car, Nathaniel could see how much Alexandrine was disturbed but didn't give her anything. He gave her the space she needed and kept on driving. Alexandrine was too spaced out to realize where he was taking her.Alexandrine recalled Johnson's state repeatedly when she saw him earlier. She could have forgiven him, had he not mentioned Tina and accepted his wrongdoings." I must forget Johnson at all costs. He has hurt me more than enough." Alexandrine subconsciously thought as they reached their destination." We're here, Ms. Alexandrine." Alexandrine was brought back to her senses when she realized where Nathaniel had brought her. " Where are we?" She asked in dismay to which Nathaniel responded, " We're at my villa, Miss."" Your villa?" Alexandrine walked out of the car, helped by Nathaniel as she scrutinized the horizon of the huge building in front of her. Johnson's villa was grand enough as it was but this villa in front of her was something else entirely." Shall we go
“ Thanks for agreeing to accompany me to the party. You didn’t have to, but thanks anyway.” Nathaniel showed Alexandrine how happy he was that she was coming with him to the party. Staring at him, Alexandrine confided in him and said, “ I’m not doing you a favor by tagging along, Nathaniel.” The latter was stunned by her response as he wasn’t expecting it.“ You’ve always been there, supporting me in my battles without asking anything in return. I just thought just as you’ve always provided me with love and support, it’s my turn to do the same for you. Not only that, but I want to move on from all the bad memories and start afresh.” Nathaniel grinned as it seemed like she was ready to let go of the past and move on in life. That also meant that Nathaniel might have a chance to be part of her new life.“ Your newfound confidence moved me to tears. Were you serious in what you said?” He asked and she nodded immediately in response to which he hugged her joyfully without warning. Alexand
Right after leaving the police department, Johnson headed straight to his company and the first thing he did as he arrived was to conduct a meeting." What's the purpose of this meeting?" One of the major shareholders asked Johnson who retorted, " This meeting has been staged to discuss the company's future going forward." Discuss the company's future?" Another shareholder intervened. " What is there to discuss? We've practically lost everything. Let's file for bankruptcy already instead of delaying the inevitable any further!"Responding sternly to the claims, Johnson uttered, " The J Consortium won't be filing for bankruptcy any time soon."???Johnson could see how everyone in the conference room was confused about the situation. " We've found the one behind the incident and he's currently in custody."………Looking over at the public relations department, The CEO of the J Consortium uttered professionally, " Release a statement in which everything is explained fully and explana
" Mommy?"?" Mommy, you've come about!" Before Joseph could understand what was going on, Marina ran into the ward with tears dripping down her cheeks.It was only after his twin sister was no longer blocking the view that he was able to finally see and grasp the situation before him." Mommy, I've missed you so much." Marina shed tears of joy in her mother's embrace. " Sorry to have worried you, Princess!"…Marina kept wetting when Alexandrine heard a familiar voice at the door. " Mom!" Joseph shouted to which Alexandrine grinned happily at him.Opening her other arm for him, she invited him to join them. " What are you doing there at the door? Hop in, my little prince!"Mom!" Joseph ran into his mother's embrace and the three happily hugged.Johnson, who was running after his children, finally caught up to them. With his eyes and face lowered, he uttered, " Finally, I have caught up with you two. Do you realize just how much you've made me run?"From his position, he could very mu
While all of this was going on, Nathaniel and Tina were on the run for their lives as Johnson's bodyguards were searching for them everywhere." What are you doing bringing so many things with you?" Nathaniel asked the latter as she was dragging suitcases with her. In retortion to his question, Tina said in response, " We'll be on the run for a while, so we might as well bring along all that we can for safekeeping."Looking toward Nathaniel, she said," I suggest you do the same."Nathaniel stared at her for a while without a word. He slowly walked away, guiding them on the road. Tina followed right behind him with her suitcase.At one point on the road, Tina complained to Nathaniel. " Why are we walking on foot when we could take transportation?"Nathaniel stopped in his steps at the relevance of those words. " If you enjoy transportation so much, why don't you go in alone?"…" Before you go though, you might want to leave your luggage behind because I don't think you'll be needing t
Back a few hours earlier, Johnson was at the hospital when his phone suddenly started ringing. Looking at the screen, his face brimmed with joy when he saw his love's name flash through the screen.As he was attempting to attend the call, he heard Tina's sarcastic voice on the other side stating, " You've always been curious about this jade necklace's origin, didn't you?"…" If you must know Alexandrine Claire, the one who saved Johnson back then, years ago was none other than yourself."Johnson was stunned by the revelation. " What is this woman talking about?" " How could Alexandrine be the girl from back then?" Johnson subconsciously thought as the narration continued." When you fell down the cliff, I claimed your necklace as mine." She huffed before adding sarcastically, " While you begged for Johnson's love, I didn't have to do anything to gain his love."As Tina continued narrating that tragic day, Johnson's head started to seriously hurt. The hurt brought back memories that w
" So this is what happened?"Still, in the abyss of her long-lost memories, Alexandrine subconsciously thought as she was unconscious, " So that means, I was the girl who saved Johnson long ago! I remembered everything as clear as day."" Due to me falling down the cliff, our history was changed and Johnson undoubtedly believed Tina was the girl who saved him."" She took advantage of my absence to take a place that wasn't hers in Johnson's heart. The reason why Johnson never looked my way was simply because he was keeping his promise to me."Recalling Johnson's promise once more, she subconsciously thought, " Although he forgot all about me, he didn't forget his oath. It's just that he got the wrong girl all along. Now that I've recalled my forgotten memories, I need to make sure Johnson knows the one who saved him that day was me all along and not Tina as he was led to believe all those years ago.Gathering her strength and energy, Alexandrine managed to break free from her unconsci
" Why do you look so shocked upon learning the truth about that necklace?" Tina glaringly revealed to her nemesis that she was the little girl who had saved Johnson Santos all those years ago and not her as she presumably led him to believe all those years ago.During the silence, Alexandrine subconsciously wondered, “ What is Tina talking about?” “ The one who saved Johnson years ago was me! How is that possible?”The next thing Alexandrine knew, Tina was joyfully clapping her hands and when she was done clapping, she said, “ I must thank you, Alexandrine Claire.”…“ If not thanks to your necklace, how would I have been able to foul Johnson for so long?” She smirked joyfully before adding, “ Had you not left your necklace out that day, I wouldn’t have been able to take your place in Johnson’s heart, so thank you so much, Alexandrine Claire.” She laughed hysterically at the end of her sentence.Alexandrine was too stunned by Tina’s craziness to ask any questions whatsoever. All she d
" What would you want me to do for you to prove my fidelity to you?" She asked and pondering on the matter some more, he uttered unconvinced, " No, this might not be a good idea, go away!"Tina hung on to his hand and said in retortion, " If you don't tell me the task you have for me, how will you know for sure that I'll fail without even giving me a chance to prove myself?"Pondering on her words for a while, Nathaniel uttered convinced, " Alright, I'll give you a chance to prove yourself but if you don't meet my expectations,-------------" Before he could conclude his statement properly, Tina cut him short and stated confidently, " I'll meet your expectations, you can be sure of that."" You won't find a better partner in crime than me. Besides, I'm used to getting everything I desire for myself and that's not about to change anytime soon." She ended her statement in a stern tone.Nathaniel chuckled maliciously, " I like the confidence you are harboring and so I decided to give you
“ Who would want to team up with you?” Alexandrine glared at her former friend and supporter with extreme coldness. “ What? Why are you looking at me like that?”“ Did you seriously think I’d allow you to use ema as a peon once more?” Nathaniel didn’t dare answer. Alexandrine wasn’t done telling him his four truths. “ You mentioned just now that whatever was happening was due to me standing by Johnson’s side, correct?”“ If that wasn’t truly my fault, then answer me this, would you?” Nathaniel flinched at the sound of that. “ Was it also my fault to befriend you and offer you my unconditional trust?” Once more, he was stuck and couldn’t answer her questions.“ Why won’t you answer me, Nathaniel?” She shouted as she added, “ Why won’t you admit once and for all that meeting you and letting you evade my life as you did was nothing but a mistake?”“ After all, had I not met you, I wouldn’t be in this situation and would certainly not have been used as a vulgar peon with no consideration
The moment Alexandrine awoke after a few hours, she realized she was bound in an abandoned clothing factory. “ Once again, I was bound to something. When will all of this ever stop?” She subconsciously thought before hearing noises not far away from where she was bound.In a daze, she heard Tina and Nathaniel in conversation with one another. She could hear what they were talking about. “ Why have you kept her alive instead of killing her?” Tina was the first to speak and she was followed by Nathaniel who muttered in response, “ This isn’t as easy as you think it is, okay?”“ What’s not easy to do?” She retorted coldly, “ Instead of playing this game with me, why don’t you admit before me the real reason why you’re adamant about killing her?”…“ Why don’t you admit before me that you’re still infatuated with her and that’s the reason why you don’t want her dead?” Alexandrine kept listening in on their conversation and subconsciously thought, “ Those two have been working together all