"We have to accept that the richest man invites us personally," Peter remarked with a smile, though beneath the surface, a palpable undercurrent of resentment simmered in their conversation.Francisco returned Peter's smile, his gaze briefly flickering with amusement before turning to Rafael, who remained lost in his silent exchange with Hazel. Francisco's jaw clenched imperceptibly, but he maintained his facade of geniality as he addressed Rafael."Mr. Rafael!"Francisco's voice cut through the air, drawing Rafael's attention away from Hazel with a start. Rafael's gaze shifted to Francisco, a flicker of surprise crossing his features as he registered the unexpected interruption."Yes?" Rafael replied, his tone tinged with confusion as he tore his gaze away from Hazel, still unable to fully comprehend her presence before him.Hazel, sensing the tension between Francisco and Rafael, observed Rafael's reaction with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty. There was a strange vibe emanatin
Francisco's grip on Emily's arm tightened as he spoke with a steely resolve, “Go somewhere. I will talk to you later.”But Emily, fueled by alcohol and her own determination, refused to back down. “No… I want to talk now,” she insisted, her voice slurred.Despite her persistence, Francisco maintained his calm demeanor, his gaze piercing as he silently conveyed his message. Emily, noticing the intensity of his stare, felt her voice falter.“Please,” she pleaded, her tone subdued.Rafael, observing the interaction, felt a surge of disapproval at Francisco's treatment of Emily. He exchanged knowing glances with his colleagues, a silent understanding passing between them. Clearing his throat, Rafael addressed Francisco, his voice tinged with reproach, “Mr. Francisco, it’s not acceptable to treat a woman in this manner.”Francisco's response was unwavering, his tone cold and unyielding.“Mr. Rafael, I do not tolerate ill manners, and I do not entertain garbage in my mansion.”With that, Fr
Rafael remained steadfast, his eyes searching hers for a connection that Hazel couldn't comprehend."I can't be!" he exclaimed, the frustration evident in his voice.With a touch both tender and possessive, Rafael lightly touched Hazel's lips. She lowered her gaze, her mind grappling with the complexities of the situation. She gently held his palm, a mixture of fear and uncertainty etched across her face.Then suddenly Rafael stumbled backward, disoriented from the sudden push. Confusion and frustration etched across his face as he tried to regain his balance.Meanwhile, just a few minutes ago, in the adjacent room, the confrontation between Francisco and Emily unfolded.Francisco had pushed Emily onto the bed, his face displaying irritation."What was that?" he demanded, his tone sharp. Emily, in her intoxicated state, struggled to sit up but failed."Francisco, did you really make her yours?" Emily slurred, a drunken chuckle escaping her lips. Francisco's gaze remained stern, his ex
Rafael's gaze bore into Peter's, a silent exchange passing between them before Rafael finally broke the tension with a question that caught Peter off guard, "Where is Robert?"Peter's curiosity piqued by Rafael's sudden inquiry, he couldn't help but respond with a question of his own, "Why are you asking about him suddenly?"Rafael's measured nod was met with a lingering gaze, a silent conversation playing out between them. Then, finally, Rafael spoke again, his words carrying a weight of significance, "Did he leave to save her parents?"The question hung in the air, a moment of profound realization sweeping through the group. It was as if the pieces of a complex puzzle were finally clicking into place, revealing a clearer picture of the events that had transpired.Stunned into silence, the others exchanged glances, understanding dawning upon them. They realized that the truth they had been seeking had been lurking beneath the surface all along.Meanwhile, on the other side of the sto
Hazel walked the pristine corridors of the mansion, the remnants of last night's party erased by the meticulous care of Francisco. His penchant for cleanliness was evident in every corner of their home, a reflection of his desire for order and control.As she walked, a faint sound caught her attention, the muffled cries of someone in distress. Hazel's curiosity piqued, she followed the sound until she reached a closed door. Without hesitation, she pushed it open, revealing a scene that sent a chill down her spine.Inside the room, Lily's voice pierced the silence, her words laced with a sense of urgency."It's an order from him," she repeated, her tone hushed yet tinged with apprehension."And he does not want to meet you because he is at an important meeting."Hazel's brows furrowed in confusion as she listened, her instincts telling her that something was amiss. Then, she heard Emily's voice, her cries echoing in the room like a haunting refrain."How could he say that?" Emily's wor
Max could sense the danger looming on the horizon, but Francisco was blind to it, lost in the depths of his infatuation. He was willing to risk it all for a chance at love, even if it meant gambling on his own life and fate.Francisco remained silent, his thoughts consumed by the intoxicating allure of Hazel. He knew the risks, understood the consequences, but he was willing to defy fate itself for a chance at happiness.For the first time in his life, Francisco was in love, and he wanted Hazel with an intensity that bordered on obsession. He was willing to stake everything on her, even if it meant risking his own destruction.In the game of love, Francisco knew that he was playing with fire. But he was willing to embrace the flames, to dance with danger, if it meant holding Hazel in his arms for even a moment longer.The elevator doors slid open, revealing Francisco's figure as he stepped out into the corridor, his mind consumed by thoughts of Hazel. Max followed closely behind, his
"How could you tell me to kill your own child?" she demanded, her voice trembling with emotion.But Francisco's response was cold and calculated, his grip on her hair loosening as he sought to explain himself. "Actually, it's not the child itself," he began, his tone almost clinical in its detachment. "The thing is, the child should be in Hazel's body."Emily recoiled in horror at Francisco's words, her disgust plain on her face. "Are you really a normal man?" she questioned, her disbelief evident in her tone.But Francisco offered no response to her query, his silence a damning confirmation of the depths to which he was willing to sink in pursuit of his own desires.Emily's resolve solidified in the face of Francisco's cold indifference. "I will not abort this child, and I will see how that bitch can carry your child," she declared defiantly, her anger simmering just beneath the surface.Her words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of her determination to defy Francisco's call
Emily watched with a mixture of disdain and apprehension as Hazel and Lily entered the café, their bodyguards stationed outside. Her lips curled into a mocking smirk at the sight of their ostentatious arrangements.As Hazel settled into the seat across from her, Emily's expression remained cool and calculated."I had never been treated like that. He had never treated me in this way," she remarked, her tone dripping with bitterness and resentment.Hazel, undeterred by Emily's sarcasm, calmly removed her sunglasses, revealing eyes that held a steely resolve."Ms. Emily, then I will tell you were lucky," she retorted, her voice tinged with a hint of superiority.Emily's smirk faltered momentarily, replaced by a look of defiance."Lucky?" she scoffed, her tone laced with skepticism.Hazel leaned forward, her gaze unwavering."Because I am the one who was dying for his attention," Emily declared, her words cutting through the tension like a knife.Hazel's disbelief turned into a mixture of