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“If you really wanna sell your father’s share, you may do so. There are a lot of businessmen waiting to be in your company, Felice, but I would just like to remind you that selling his shares will not only take away the company from you and your mom, it will also be in the hands of people whom you don’t know. I know you are doing this because of your dad’s brothers. But haven’t you thought that if you sell this to some businessman, they might just get a hold of it anyway. You can never be so sure, Felice. Your uncles have a lot of connections in the business world, you know that.” I wasn’t able to speak immediately when I heard that. I bit my lip and tapped my fingers on the table. I massaged my head, too. “Please think about this, Felice,” our lawyer said. I glanced at him. “But who will manage this, Attorney? I won’t be staying here for long. My mom will be taking care of my dad. Isn’t it the same thing? If I let this stay in this condition, it will be easier for my relatives t
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“So what will you do, then? I mean, do you want to stay?” Maia asked. I wasn’t able to answer. I looked away and just stared at the papers again. I massaged my head. This is frustrating. Why am I here again? Damn it. I looked at Maia again but she was just looking at me, too. I shook my head harshly and just rested on the sofa’s backrest. I sighed and let my eyes rest first. It took me a few minutes before I finally went back to reading the papers again. I really did my best to read as much as I can so I could finish reading and understanding the report. That was what I did for the whole day. I took breaks and bonded with my daughter, then I went back to reading again. It was really frustrating. I mean, my head was aching already and I felt like the words were dancing every time I read them. I shook my head and massaged my temple. I wanted to at least achieve something today even though I didn’t go to work. Another thing was that I wanted to focus my attention here and not be bothe
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“Are you still not going to work?”I rolled my eyes at Maia who asked me that almost ten times already. I sat properly on the sofa as I looked at her on the mat, playing with Flannel. “You asked me that almost ten times now,” I said. She sighed. “I’m just asking. I mean, I thought you’re going to work now, huh?” I raised a brow at her. “After what she did earlier and after she sided with Karrie and Greg without even hearing me? She just pissed me off, Maia,” I said coldly. I saw her looking at me intently before sighing. “Oh, Felice…”“Who is it, Mommy? Who’s pissing you off?” Maia and I went silent when we heard that from Flannel. I even gulped hard when she looked at me with those innocent eyes. I cleared my throat. “Uhh, it’s nothing, baby. Just some people.” I shrugged and even smiled just to make it casual. “Who?” she asked again. I bit my lip. Maia and I looked at each other as I scratched my head. Oh gosh, this kid has so many questions! I sighed and just shook my head.
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My heart was beating so fast when I saw Karrie together with her parents behind Greg. Fuck. I was getting furious again. I felt like my blood just boiled, but I immediately controlled my anger. Calm down, Felice. Calm down…I took a deep breath. I saw how Karrie’s hand draped along Greg’s arms the moment our eyes met. She even smirked at me and rolled her eyes. This girl is really getting on my nerves. I raised a brow at her, taunting her. “Felice…” I heard Tito Arthur call. I looked at them. “Yes, Tito?” I said. “Have you decided?” I bit my lip hard as I tried to control myself. He was just unbelievable! He’s really asking that here when we are here for my dad’s recovery. Tsk. I cleared my throat and flashed him a smile. “I will still talk to my mom about it, now if you’ll excuse me, can we not talk about business here? My dad just woke up. That’s my priority for now. I hope you understand.” I forced a smile again. I saw how Tito Arthur’s jaw clenched and Karrie’s hands turned
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The whole conference room looked like a marketplace because they were in chaos already. I could see the frustration in my uncles’ faces and the annoyance that my aunties were giving me. I looked at Mommy who was then just looking at me. She wasn’t saying anything but I could definitely sense how troubled she was. “And how will you do that, huh? This is a rebuilding company, Felice, you really expect managing it from afar would benefit it?! Are you seriously going nuts?!” Tito Arthur exclaimed. I swallowed hard and clenched both of my hands. I looked at each one of them and they were all looking furious. “Hija, if that’s the case then might as well let your Tito Arthur take care of it anyway?” I raised my brow at Aunt Maria, Tito Mark’s wife. Most of them nodded and agreed. I saw how Tito Arthur smirked like he just won all the hearts of our relatives. Tsk. You wish. I took a deep breath and sighed. “I’m afraid I cannot give that, though. I’m gonna save the company by myself,” I sa
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I slumped my butt on the couch when I got home to my unit. The unit was quiet, so I guess Maia and Flannel are asleep. It was already seven in the evening. Despite the stressful meeting earlier and my discussion with Mommy, I still continued what I was planning. When everything left the company, Atty. Lockheart and I went to take care of the funds. I had a lot of papers to settle and there were even disputes between the employees and the company because of what was happening.I sighed then I heard our room’s door opening. I immediately looked at it. I saw Maia slowly getting out of the door. “Hey, you’re home late,” she said. I just gave her a smile.“Did she eat?” I asked. She nodded and then went to me. “Did you eat? We still have food.” I just smiled at her and shook my head. “I’m fine. I already ate.” She nodded and then sat beside me. She was looking at me like she was waiting for me to say something. I don’t know but I felt like she was waiting for me to say something or wha
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“Mommy, let’s play and go out please?” My daughter pouted and looked at me using her puppy eyes. I quickly looked away because I know that looking into those eyes is a trap. Gosh, this kid knows how to use her cuteness against me! I mean who could have resisted that cutie little patootie?“Flannel, your mom has a lot of things to do for work. She cannot play with you,” Maia tried to explain to her. When I gazed at her, she immediately crossed her arms while looking down. Her lips were pouted even more. I shook my head and just gave out a smile. I then reached for her arms and pulled her closer to me. It was already eight in the morning and we just had our breakfast, but we were still in the dining area. Maia was cleaning the dishes and I was having my coffee and Flannel was supposed to be drinking her milk. “Come here,” I said and carried her. I let her sit on my lap. “I’m sorry that I cannot come with you today, baby. I really need to finish everything that I need to so that we ca
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“Can we just block him here, Atty?” Stressed already, I asked Atty. Lockheart. We just got rid of Gregory and hell, it was so annoying. The guards were already restraining him, yet he was still so stubborn about it. It was frustrating. I thought all my hair will fall out earlier. He was so persistent!"Are you sure about that? Why is he bothering you anyway?" I was stunned by his question.I immediately looked away. I don't what's the extent of his knowledge about our family issue but one thing is for sure, and that's I don't want to reopen that bullshit again. I'm so done with it. Flannel's fine with me anyway. That shouldn't be a big deal. "Uhh I don't know his deal, Attorney. Believe me, I am just as confused as you." I shrugged just to sound casual and all. I swallowed hard and got the water on our table. I drank it continuously as if my throat was just some desert in Africa in need of freaking water. I was panting when I placed back the glasa on the table. I felt Atty Lockhea
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