Christine's expression changed in an instant as she answered the phone call from her mom."Hello, Mom," Christine said, trying to sound calm.But her mom's words sent a jolt of fear through her body. "Nadia's been crying, and she's got a fever. You need to come and check on her immediately," her mom said, her voice laced with worry.Christine's heart skipped a beat as she quickly ended the call. She felt a surge of panic and worry for her daughter's well-being. She quickly grabbed her bag and turned to Reyes."I'm so sorry, I have to go," Christine said, her voice urgent.Reyes looked at her with concern. "What's wrong? What happened?" he asked.Christine took a deep breath before answering. "Nadia's not feeling well. She's got a fever, and my mom needs me to come and take care of her."Reyes' expression changed in an instant. "Wait, you mean my daughter Nadia?" he asked, his voice filled with surprise and concern.Christine's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected Reyes to rea
The next day, she went to work. Immediately she got there she just went straight to her office without going to Reyes office.She got up from her desk and made her way to the elevator, pressing the button for the second floor.The elevator arrived, and Christine stepped inside, pressing the button for the second floor. But just as the elevator was about to close, a hand shot out and pressed the button, holding the doors open. Christine's heart sank as she saw Reyes step into the elevator, his eyes fixed on her.She felt a surge of anxiety as the doors closed behind him, trapping them together in the small space. She expected him to say something, to confront her or something but he remained silent.The elevator lurched to life, carrying them smoothly up to the second floor. Christine felt like she was going to explode from the tension. Why wasn't Reyes saying anything? What was he thinking?As the doors opened, Reyes stepped out, as he didn't even glance at Christine's face. He didn'
Reyes broke the kiss with Christine and whispered into her ear, "You will do every one of my biddings and obey every one of my fucking commands, as from now on."As Reyes' warm breath caressed her ear, Christine felt a shiver run down her spine. The whispered words sent a wave of fear through her body. "You will do every one of my biddings and obey every one of my fucking commands, as from now on." The weight of Reyes' words was crushing.She tried to step back, but Reyes' grip on her arm was hard. The air around her seemed to thicken, and Christine felt like she was suffocating. She tried to speak, but her voice was barely a whisper. "What do you want from me?" she asked, her eyes locked on Reyes'.Reyes smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I want everything from you, Christine and I want you," he said, his voice low and husky. "And I always get what I want.""Now you can leave" he said and walked back to his seat. As Christine walked out of Reyes' office, she couldn't shake
Sage quickly apologized to Duncan, trying to diffuse the tension between them. "Duncan, I'm so sorry for what I said earlier. I didn't mean to upset you. Please forgive me."Duncan's expression remained stern, but he nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted her apology. Sage breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had to tread carefully around Duncan. She couldn't let him suspect that she actually wanted Christine dead, not just out of the way so that Duncan could have her.The truth was, Sage was terrified that even if Duncan were to have his way with Christine, the other woman might still harbor feelings for Reyes, feelings that could resurface at any moment. Sage couldn't take that chance. She had to eliminate Christine completely, no matter the cost.But for now, she had to keep up the charade. She smiled sweetly at Duncan, trying to reassure him that she was on his side. "I should get going, Duncan. My parents are expecting me, and I don't want them to worry."Duncan nodd
"Don't let me drag you, get out!" Reyes' voice sounded strange, even to his own ears. Luckily, Christine didn't seem to notice, too busy grabbing her shoes and rushing to the edge of the pool.As she bent down to put on her shoes, Reyes' eyes couldn't help but widen at the sight. The back view of Christine was... distracting, to say the least. Her tight-fitting pants clung to her curves, and Reyes could feel his sweat dripping even more as he gazed at her.He felt a sudden tightness at the bottom of his stomach, and his mind began to wander. The girls who often teased him were much sexier than Christine, so why was he reacting this way? He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "Gosh, my own mood must be disturbed," he muttered to himself.Reyes took a deep breath, trying to compose himself.After Reyes had controlled himself, he approached Christine, his gaze directed in another direction, trying to avoid looking at her. "Since you are fifteen minutes late, you have to run aro
Christine's eyebrow furrowed in disgust She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had been willing to dry his hair, treat his allergic skin, and perform other tasks that were within the bounds of her job description. But this was crossing a line.She sighed in disbelief, her eyes widening Reyes, however, seemed completely nonchalant, nodding carefree as he continued to instruct her."Yes, neck, shoulders, chest, stomach..." His hands kept moving down, gesturing to the various parts of his body that he wanted her to apply the body butter to.Christine's disgust turned to outrage, and she felt a surge of anger at Reyes' audacity. Without thinking, she threw the body butter container at him, her hand moving of its own accord.The bottle hit Reyes squarely on the chest, and he looked up at Christine in surprise, his eyes narrowing slightly."What's wrong, Christine?" he asked, his voice low and even. "Don't you want to take care of me?""Just do it yourself," Christine said, her voi
Reyes shoved his hands in his pocket and leaned forward, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm not taking away your freedom," he said, his voice low and smooth. "You yourself use it to ensure your safety. After all, you get double compensation for overtime hours. Do you still think it's not enough?"Christine's eyes flashed with annoyance. "It's not about money, sir," she replied, her voice firm. "But freedom."Reyes raised an eyebrow, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You want to be free from me?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Okay, go. Go hide and date him then."Christine's face twisted in disgust, her lips curling up in a snarl. "You act like this because you are afraid of being defeated, right?" she spat, her eyes blazing with anger.Reyes didn't budge, his expression unchanging. But for a moment, Christine thought she saw a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. Was it possible for Christine to get the feeling that he himself still denied?Suddenly, Reyes laugh
While Brandon went to get the cookies, Reyes called another number, a sly smile spreading across his face. He actually called a cookie factory, and when someone answered, he said, "I want to order all of the best cookie varieties in your kitchen. Package them beautifully and deliver them here immediately.""Okay, sir," the person said, before Reyes hung up the phone.After hanging up the phone, Reyes smiled lightly to himself. He couldn't wait to see Christine's reaction when she saw the gift later. He was going to make sure that she knew who was the most important person in her life, and it wasn't WestonReyes' plan was to overwhelm Christine with his generosity, to make her feel like she owed him something. He was going to use the cookies to his advantage, to make Christine feel like she was special to him, like she was the only one who mattered.As soon as she hung up the phone, Christine's smile immediately faded. Nadia had just reported that she had just finished playing games an
"So please will you be mine?" Reyes asked. She looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of insincerity, but all she saw was genuine emotion. "Reyes, I...I need time to think," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes' face lit up with hope, and he smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "That's all I can ask for," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "Take all the time you need, Christine. I'll be waiting."Christine nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation wash over her. She had never expected Reyes to confess his feelings to her, and she didn't know how to process her emotions.As she turned to leave, Reyes called out to her. "Christine, wait," he said, his voice low and husky.Christine turned back to him, her heart pounding in her chest. "Yes?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Would you like to go out with me tomorrow night?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.Christine's eyes widened in su
"You're really going to regret betraying me!" she spat, her voice venomous.Reyes, however, seemed unfazed by Sage's outburst. He responded lightly, "I never promised you anything, so how could I possibly betray you?"Sage's eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled with emotion. "But we're engaged," she protested. "You can't love another woman beside me. That's unfair."Reyes burst out laughing, his lips curling up in a lazy smile. "I've been trying to love you for years, but the feeling never comes," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Now I'm tired. Let's just end this whole fake engagement."Sage's face turned white with shock, and she took a step back, her eyes wide with horror. "No, Reyes!" she yelled. "I love you!"Reyes shook his head, his expression unyielding. "No, Sage. You don't love me. You love the wealth and power that comes with being my wife. You agreed to our marriage in order to strengthen your family's business, because you knew your father was goin
"At least you know that she is my secretary," Reyes said, his voice calm and collected.Sage's eyes narrowed, her gaze flicking to Christine and then back to Reyes. " I freaking know that, why are you hugging her?" she asked, her voice dripping with skepticism.Reyes smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. "Ehm... Sage," he said, his voice trailing off.Sage's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step closer to Reyes. "I hugged her to keep her by my side. I don't want her to leave."Christine's mouth opened wide in shock as she stared at Reyes. He had confessed his feelings for her in front of his future wife. Was he digging a hole for her grave?Suddenly, Reyes said, "Eh..." and Sage stepped forward, her hand swinging towards Christine's face. Christine wanted to defend herself, but her hands were still locked in Reyes' grip."Wait, you misunderstand," Reyes said, his voice calm and authoritative.The next second, Christine closed her eyes, bracing herself for the impact. However, nothi
Reyes' eyes seemed to gleam with amusement as he gazed at Christine. "I admit that I misjudged you," he said, his voice low and husky. " one of the many secretaries who have worked here. It turns out you are the best. You are so hardworking, and you are everything I need in a secretary."Christine's eyes narrowed, "So, instead of looking for a new one, wouldn't it be better to keep the one, the existing one, that has proven to be the best?" Reyes asked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "And also, very loyal."Christine blinked, not understanding. "I wasn't loyal," she said, her voice firm. "I submitted my resignation."Reyes chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down Christine's spine. "Yes, you are loyal," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "If you weren't, you wouldn't be here right now."Christine sighed faintly, feeling like a fool. She shouldn't have come back. She shouldn't have let Reyes get to her.Without further discussion, Christine turned towards the door, ready to
Kaido, Jeanette called out, her voice echoing through the crowded street. She finally found him. Even though Kaido was masked, Jeanette recognized him way too well. She had spent countless nights in his arms, and she knew every curve and contour of his face. She knew the way he smiled, the way he laughed, and the way he looked at her with such intensity.Kaido turned around, his eyes locking onto Jeanette's. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable."What are you doing here?" Jeanette asked, her voice firm but laced with a hint of vulnerability.Kaido hesitated, his eyes darting around the crowded street before finally meeting Jeanette's gaze. "I'm sorry, Jeanette," he said, his voice low and husky. "I have to go now."But Jeanette was not having it. She quickly held his hand, her grip firm. "Why did you ignore my calls and my texts?" she asked, her voice rising in anger. "Aren't we lovers? Why are you avoiding me?"Kaido's eyes dropped, and he
"I resign," Christine said, her voice firm and resolute. "Sorry for all the fuss I made, and I'll start paying the fine as from next month."Reyes' face turned beet red with rage as he slammed his fist on the desk. "Are you kidding me?" he thundered, his voice echoing off the walls. "You think my father-in-law will let you get away with this? Or should I say, my potential father-in-law?"Christine took a step back, her eyes widening in alarm as Reyes' anger boiled over. "You attacked me in front of him," Reyes continued, his voice rising "He even came to my mansion to look for me, just so he could deal with me and deal with you too!"The room seemed to shake with the force of Reyes' anger, and Christine felt a shiver run down her spine."Because of that, I take it very seriously that I decide to quit," Christine said, her voice firm. "I would leave and disappear from this city."Reyes raised an eyebrow, a skeptical look on his face. "Are you really being stupid or pretending to be inn
Jeanette also joined in, laughing and nodding in agreement. "Yeah, Nadia really loves reading books, and I love that about her. She's just a cute little girl."Christine smiled at her friend's words, her eyes shining with warmth as she gazed at her daughter. "I'm so lucky to be your mom," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.Nadia looked up at her mom, her eyes sparkling with innocence. "Of course, mommy. I'm also very lucky. I'm also very lucky to have you."Christine's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she listened to her daughter's words. She felt a lump form in her throat as Nadia continued, "Because of that, I promise never to make you sad, mom."Christine's eyes welled up with tears as she opened her arms, and Nadia slipped into her hug. They laughed a little as Nadia parted her curly auburn hair, revealing her bright smile.The innocent girl had no idea that above her head, her mother closed her eyes to hide tears.As Christine hugged her daughter, rubbing Nadia
Reyes swallowed hard, he felt tightness in his chest, Brandon's words were like arrows that hit his heart. "Besides, our relationship is limited to colleagues," Brandon said, his voice calm and measured. "My concern for her is also limited to pity I think other bodyguards also share my thoughts. Christine is a typical innocent girl who deserves to be protected."The corners of Reyes' lips twitched, a mixture of amusement and annoyance. "Innocent?" he repeated, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You should see how she smiled in front of Weston. I shuddered in horror. She's not a good girl that deserves to be protected. You can't be fooled, Brandon."Brandon's expression remained neutral, but a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "Sir, I think you're misunderstanding her," he said, his voice calm. "Christine is not the type of person to play games or manipulate others. She's genuine and kind, and that's why I think she deserves our protection."Reyes snorted, his expression disdainful.
Kaido sat down at his desk in his private office, his eyes scanning the numerous calls and text messages from Jeanette. He had intentionally ignored her for days, wanting to make her worry. But the truth was, he was trying to distance himself from her.As he looked at the messages, Kaido felt a pang of guilt. He knew Jeanette was worried about him, and he was taking advantage of her concern. But he couldn't help it. He was feeling something he wasn't supposed to feel.He was a murderer, a cold-blooded one at that. He had killed countless people in his quest for revenge, and he had never felt a shred of remorse. But Jeanette was different. She made him feel things he couldn't explain, things he didn't want to feel.He was drawn to her, and it scared him. Kaido didn't want to complicate matters. He had started his revenge for a reason, and Jeanette was not going to come and spoil his plans. Never.Kaido's eyes narrowed as he thought about Jeanette. He knew he had to push her away, to ma