CHAPTER 126Nelly Max is very upset with me because I fainted in front of Ms. Brights. I mean serene. She has worked hard to make a name for herself. I do not think she got married; if she had, her surname would have changed. ‘Does Max even know about this?' I asked myself as I awoke and went to stand on the balcony. I felt like something was haunting me from within, 'The Diamond Empress!' Serene's voice echoed through my head.I still could not believe what my eyes had seen, and I am not sure why my heart beats so fast whenever I think about it. "Damn," I exclaimed, throwing the vase next to me to the floor, causing it to break.I returned to my room and did not feel like sleeping, so I went to see what everyone else was doing. I put on my slippers and made my way outside. As I approached the stairs, I heard some chuckles from downstairs and went to see what was going on, when I discovered Max and Sandra drinking champagne.“Somebody is finally awake. I hope you don't mind joining u
CHAPTER 127Diego Things are about to get crazy, and my time here is up. I thought Nelly was brave enough, but Serene's slap completely demoralized me from messing with her again. I am so glad the headlines were not about me at the festival; otherwise, my partners would be extremely disappointed. After putting Nelly to bed, I had to go to sleep at Serene's house because she wanted to fulfill Miguel's request. My son is making every effort to secure me a spot there. "Mia, did you already take Miguel's breakfast to him?" I asked her as we met in the living room."No, Sir Ms. Brights is the one who makes Miguel breakfast every day," she replied, leaving me wondering how that was possible given Serene's workload."I see, I guess I will be the one making it today," I said, asking the maids to assist me in gathering the necessary ingredients. I was so focused on making breakfast that I did not notice Miguel behind me. "Daddy, are you a chef?" I heard him ask from behind me."Hey champ, I d
CHAPTER 128Serene We all went down to have breakfast, and something did not seem right, but I ignored it and ate my food. Miguel could not stop looking at Diego, and I wondered what the two of them were up to. "Good morning, Ms. Brights and Mr. Myers; what a surprise?" Rina said as she walked in and joined us for breakfast."Hello, you seem exhausted; perhaps you should take the day off," I suggested.“What? No, the client I will meet with today is very—” I knew what she was going to say but cut the sentence because Diego was nearby, but Miguel appeared to be updated and finished it for her instead. "Loaded, you meant to say Aunt Rina?" he inquired, as she drew her gaze to mine."Yes, sweetie, he is loaded with a lot of information," she replied, trying to take it all in."You are still hunting, right?" Diego asked her, and I wondered how he knew."Not really, I am just looking out for my future," she said, taking a bite of her sandwich.“Wait, who made this breakfast?" Neina inqui
CHAPTER 129Nelly Max is so naive; does he believe Serene is the type of woman he can manipulate into marriage, like his ex-wife, and then get rid of? I didn't even get to tell him that she was our biggest threat, not Sofia. We entered the company, and I could not help but admire the view. I could tell Max was speechless the moment he laid eyes on Serene. 'What a fool,' I muttered in my head.“Wait, are all those gifts for her?" I asked Max, noticing how everyone approached her with one."Yes, do not act like we did not bring her one either," he said, and I could not believe my ears.“What?" I was surprised."Nelly, if today's attempt fails, I will deal with you, so do not try anything," Max warned."Sure," I said, watching him deliver the gift to Serene.I opened my eyes wide and could not believe he had bought all that for her. It is as if she had taken the spotlight; what am I even saying? She is the spotlight after all. I could not bear watching them shower her with love, so I we
CHAPTER 130Serene Everyone was watching, and I could not refuse Cruz's gift. Rina's face lit up as she realized I was not going to keep the gifts. We went into my office, and I liked the decorations there. I was overjoyed and could not stop crying at the prospect of my biggest dream becoming a reality. Working while little Miguel was growing inside of me paid off greatly. When Cruz entered my office, I just wanted to see the expression on Nelly's face, but she was nowhere to be found; I doubt she had the courage to confront me. I walked into my bedroom, completely exhausted. "Hey madam, you seem tired," Neina said as she entered my room."Yes, I am exhausted today," I replied."You are hungry for work; I mean, you could do anything from home," she explained."Yes, but I prefer to be there to see how it is done, especially in hotels. I do not want anything to go wrong," I replied, noting that Miguel had not come to greet me."Okay, Ms. B, I guess I should start calling you that." she
CHAPTER 131Diego I wonder why Serene hasn't called or texted yet. I hope Miguel did not forget about me today. I need to move on from that kiss; could not it just taste so sweet when I had her? My heart was racing and I was about to go crazy; just being in her room was too tempting, but I had to be responsible because being thrown out was something I did not want to go through again. The clock was ticking and I couldn't stop checking my phone. My eyes closed and I fell asleep on the couch. When I opened my eyes to see who it was, I felt a tap on my lap. "Hello there, I have noticed you are very busy these days, huh?" my uncle asked as he sat next to me.“Yes, I have been, how about you?" I replied."I have too, but something so disappointing happened today," he said, bending his face in disappointment, even though I knew he was just acting open.“I see, what happened?" I replied, pretending to be concerned as I sat up straight; since it was his game, I needed to beat him at it.“It'
CHARTER 132SERENE It's Diego's birthday, and I haven't yet forgotten its date. Previously, I would simply wish him on the photo, but now that he is here, I can use Sofia as a scapegoat to wish him. When I told her Diego's birthday was the next day, she was shocked. I am wondering how she can react like that while carrying his child. I asked Rina to get the hotel —BRIGHTS LIGHTS ready because the celebration would be held there. "Ms. Myers, I mean Bright's Mr. Myers has arrived," the manager informed me, and I knew it was time to leave. "How do I look, Mommy?" Miguel asked, dressed in his Gucci suit."You are so handsome, sweetie. I hope you do not fall in love at the party," I joked, lowering my body to kiss him.“Oh my Miguel you are killing the day; are you sure we are going in the same car? I might as well go change," Rina complimented Miguel.“Wow, Aunt Rina looks amazing right, Mommy?" he asked."Yes, but I have not heard what I look like, which is unfair," I replied."Come on
CHAPTER 133Diego Nelly and Serene appear to have met eye to eye, and I am not sure how to intervene. I know I sound strange, but today is a very special day for me, and I do not want to ruin it by any means. "Daddy, could you come with me to the balcony?" Miguel requested."Sure, why not?" I replied, holding his hand."Excuse me, where are you two going, gentleman?" Sofia inquired, and I wished she had not come."Somewhere where ladies are not allowed," I replied, quickly pulling Miguel away.“Daddy is that Aunt stalking you?" Miguel asked.“No, she's just very fond of me and —" “What? Does mommy know about that?" he inquired, and I wondered how he knew what I was attempting to convey. "No, no, she is just a fan champ," I corrected my statement. We walked to the balcony and bumped into the manager. "Mr. Brights, are you looking for anything?" he asked Miguel, who simply shook his head. "I see you are with Mr. Myers; I hope the two of you enjoy the view," he said."Of course. How mu
CHAPTER 167Serene Diego turned around the moment I knocked the vase over. Something significant was going on, and I could see the terror in his eyes. He remarked, "Baby, you are done already?" without even realizing how long I had been standing there.“Yes, I was here but —" “Did you hear what I said?" He cut me off.“Yes I…I listened to what you had to say, and I would like to hear it again with an explanation, Mr. Myers," I said."Well, George had a huge crush on Charlotte and was upset that Andrew had taken her away. He has been planning to confront Andrew, but I think that is a bad idea because that could get him in trouble with Charlotte, who will not let him off the hook easily," he said, and I could not believe what I had previously believed had been verified. I knew George had something for Charlotte."Maybe you are right, Charlotte will not spare him if he does something that will annoy Andrew. I will attempt to talk to him," I proposed."No, I'll do it instead. I mean, I
CHAPTER 166Serene I was busy setting the table when one of the maids brought the flowers into the kitchen. I didn't know what to say as Diego was the only person capable of that. I loved the surprise so I waited for Diego to come so I thanked him but he was more surprised than me. “Wait.. you are not the one that sent me this?" I asked, reacting to his shocked expression.“I didn't, but it could be one of your fans,” he said, but fear got the best of me as it was usual for them to send something without notifying me.“Maybe," I said, asking the maids to pack the roses away.I was still wondering about who the sender may be when Diego walked upstairs to change as I was putting his lunch on the tray behind him. When I entered the bedroom, I noticed Diego standing near the table, appearing uncomfortable. "Honey, is everyone OK?" I said, glancing up as I laid the tray."Yes, I am all right, just a bit fatigued," he said, attempting to deceive, but I saw through him."Really? Because my
CHAPTER 165Diego “It's good you made a great choice son," Max said, smiling at me.“You don't deserve to call me that just go," I responded.“Take it easy you know I—" "George, we need to leave,” I said to Max after putting on my spectacles. We walked away as Max watched us in disbelief.I have given him shares in the Boston-based firm, but if he attempts to approach Serene or Miguel in any way, I will take everything away from him. Him discovering that Serene's pregnant and attempting to use that information to undermine me by revealing the truth is my worst worry. I wish I could tell Serene right now, but right now it is just not feasible. I am not sure how she will react to the news or if she'll still give me the same look. Nothing hits worse than your buried past emerging.How am I going to bear this?I was still deep in contemplation when George inquired. “Are we going to see Andrew?" “Yes, I think we're a little late but he's going to like the offer," I reacted."It is not l
CHAPTER 164Nelly Serene anxiousness made Max and Sandra compliment me so much. Had Diego not been so near, I would have dropped over to say hello. Max got a call from Diego while we were still applauding. “What happened?" Sandra and I asked as we both stood up noticing the change in his expression.“It's Diego, he is so mad that we gave his fiancee a panic," Max responded."To hell with that fiancée thing; we are simply doing what we need to,” Sandra said, and I nodded in agreement."He stated that he would not give me the contract if I do it again," Max remarked, with anxiety in his voice.I told him to relax and enjoy the moment as we would undoubtedly touch the wrong buttons if Diego dared. Afterward, we all sat down and kept on drinking until I got a call from an unidentified number. I pretended not to see the call until I saw a text that arrived later because I was not sure if I should answer it or just ignore it as it may be David attempting to contact me. "It's Sofia White p
CHAPTER 163Serene It was a breezy morning, and I simply had to get up early to satisfy my children's demands. I am not sure why I am so fascinated with yogurt; I thought desires were the same throughout the pregnancies like when I was carrying Miguel, ice cream could go a day without me eating it, but now it is only yogurt. “Good morning, Serene. I did not expect you to wake up this early," Grace remarked as she came into the kitchen."Hey, I just came for a drink of water and did not expect you would be up," I said."Come on, I have a grandchild, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and a foolish son to prepare breakfast for," she remarked, and we both smiled."You are such a darling; I hope you will stay longer," I murmured as Aunt Mina would come to collect her."I will if Miguel says so; he is the prettiest after all," she said, opening the fridge to retrieve some eggs.“May I be of help?" I asked as I wanted to help her to make breakfast."Sure you may, madam; I can not wait for those
CHAPTER 162Diego I proceeded towards Max, who appeared to be standing close to a ladder. I could see his mind was full of filthy tactics, but I was not going to fall for them. “Welcome, dear nephew. I did not expect you to come alone, but it is a good thing you follow orders," he remarked, smiling at me.“What do you want?" I asked as I didn't want to waste time."Come on, do not be so difficult, or do you want me to spill the beans and get you out of Serene's life?" he inquired."Stop, you know this doesn't involve her. OK, just start talking. I need to get home," I said."OK, I want my brother's property from Boston; I need everything there, even those in your name," he continued, and I could not believe it."What?! I mean are you crazy? I can't give you or —”"Okay, I will make the damn call, and you will face the consequences of your own choices," he added, starting to dial Serene's number when I interrupted him."Look, I can not give you that property; just name the sum and I w
CHAPTER 161Diego I have gone out to meet George while Serene is at home with Aunt Mina and Grace. I can not believe their sisters, but their behavior is just the same. I like the way they are being there for my son, playing a double grandma role. I can not wait for things to be even smoother when the girls arrive. I was still thinking about what it would be like when my family got bigger when George arrived. "Diego, do not tell me you are thinking about Ms. Brights already," he teased."Is it that obvious?” I responded."In any case, I have seven distinct suggestions and am not sure what I am going to do with the rest," George explained.“Rest?" I asked."Yes, but I have only chosen those with higher offers; I can not afford to get us on low-cost plans," he stated, but that did not sound good."Do not say such things in front of my fiancee someday; you know we have enough money to create as many various enterprises or even invest in projects, so why are you sounding greedy?" I inqui
CHAPTER 160SereneEverything has been in place for the previous three weeks, with the exception that Neina, Charlotte, and Rina have moved into their own houses. Miguel and Diego have formed such a deep friendship, and I can only imagine how insane it will be when the triplets come. "Mommy, guess what Papa made you?" Miguel said as he raced toward me.“Careful sweetie," I responded, trying to make sure he didn't slip."I am OK, mommy; do not worry too much; I am strong now," he replied, lifting his small fists to demonstrate muscles that I could only pretend to see."Mommy, are you going to bring my sisters soon?" Miguel asked and I couldn't help but laugh."No, they are still small, but I will get them to you before you know it," I promised him."OK.. look! It's Aunt Rina,” he said, rushing to get a hug from her.“Hello everyone, hope you missed me?" she said, taking a seat next to me."Of course we did, how are you doing?” I asked."I am fine simply living the life I have always wa
CHAPTER 159Nelly “You're so deadly for a moment I thought we were going to die in prison," I said to Max Cruz while he was just stirring his drink."Come on, I wouldn't let that happen. Diego might stand on business, but we surely have all it takes to take him down,” he said with a devilish smile.The time I spent in jail is one I don't want to remember, not even in my worst nightmare. I had to adapt to the environment without air conditioners or just everything I'm used to. For a moment, I was convinced that this was it, but Max had everything under control; he seemed to know something deeper than what Sandra and I knew because there was no way Diego got us all out just like that without Serene having any clue. Even if they seem powerful and so in love the agony that Serene bitch is about to go through is going to be worse than the first.“Hello partners," Sandra greeted as she took a seat.“You look like you just had a hot bath?" Max commented."I did; there is no way the stench fr