For years, Nicole endured mistreatment under her aunt’s roof, but her unwavering resolve pushed her to excel. Against all odds, she graduated summa cum laude, securing a high-ranking position at the very company that had supported her education. She thought her struggles were finally over, that her years of sacrifice had paid off. But fate had other plans. Nicole found herself irresistibly drawn to her cold and enigmatic boss—the company’s CEO. Try as she might to resist, their connection deepened, blurring the lines between professionalism and desire. What she thought was love, however, turned out to be nothing more than a fleeting affair for him. Now trapped in an agonizing situation, Nicole struggles to maintain her composure. How can she stay civil when the man she loves—the man she once believed could be her future—sees her as nothing more than a passing fling? Worse still, how can she let go when her heart refuses to move on?
View MoreNicole moaned loudly, feeling Alexander's busy hand on her breast while the other played repeatedly with her womanhood. Her thighs rose instinctively, resting on the large countertop where she was lying.She unconsciously tugged on Alexander's hair as his kisses descended to her neck. He was like a vampire, refusing to let go of her neck, sucking on it with force. She knew it would leave a large, red mark, but she didn't care."Ahhh..." she almost screamed, moaning as Alexander pulled aside her panty, moving it to the right side of her femininity, and then using the other hand to play with her there again. He gently explored the slit of her femininity, which immediately became slick from his actions. He wasn't satisfied with that, and deliberately moved his finger in and out between the lips of her womanhood.Nicole shut her eyes tightly and hit the wooden countertop without warning. Alexander, without saying a word, shoved a finger roughly into her femininity."Oh yes, shit, Alex!" s
"Where are we?" Nicole asked irritably, her voice sharp as Alexander opened a door made of what looked like expensive wood.Alexander didn’t respond, his face still set in a frown as he pulled her inside. Nicole had thought it was just another room, but as soon as she saw the interior, she realized it was a house.She tried to stop herself from moving, refusing to be dragged into whatever place Alexander had brought her to. She was determined to know where the hell in the Philippines he had taken her this time.It seemed like Alexander finally understood what she wanted. He sighed loudly and finally let go of her hand, turning to face her.His serious gaze locked onto hers, and she met it head-on without backing down."You can walk in, Nicole, or I can carry you." His voice was low but had a clear edge of irritation.Nicole rolled her eyes in response."I’m not stepping into this damn place until you tell me where we are and why you brought me here." She shot him a glare, her voice bi
Nicole had been sitting at the dining table for several minutes, with the food Leah had taken out still neatly arranged on the table. Domenic and Leah had almost finished half of the food, while Nicole couldn’t seem to bring herself to eat, no matter how delicious the food on her plate looked. She kept poking at the fried chicken with her fork."Nicole, what’s going on? Why aren’t you eating?" Leah asked, clearly frustrated, watching her closely.Nicole sighed heavily and shook her head, then gently pushed her plate away."Do you have a problem?" Leah asked, her concern evident as her gaze shifted to the quiet Domenic."Hey, I left you two alone earlier. What did you do?" Leah said to Domenic, who simply pouted."Nothing. I didn’t do anything," he replied like a child, shaking his head repeatedly.Leah was about to speak again, but Nicole cut her off."Leah, nothing happened. I’m fine. I just don’t feel like eating," she said, forcing a smile."I’ll just step outside for a bit," she a
"What is he doing here, Natalia?"Domenic’s voice was low, but there was clear frustration in it as he asked Nicole. She quietly lowered her head and couldn’t bring herself to respond.Why did it feel like she was caught lying to him, even though they both knew they didn’t have an actual relationship?Nicole was sitting on her couch while Domenic paced in front of her, clearly irritated and lecturing her."You know I was willing to help you get Shawn off your back, but how can we do that if you keep running to him every time he tries to get close to you?" he continued with his rant."He just came here to talk to me, Dom. I didn’t know he’d—""Yeah, but you still let him in! Then what, Nicole? You kiss, you make out, and suddenly everything’s okay again? Are you going to let that CEO fool you again?"He said it with such a scowl that it was almost like he was ready to shout at her.Nicole froze. She was silent for a moment, staring at Domenic. She understood why he was angry—he had cau
Nicole was sprawled on the bamboo sofa in the small living room of her apartment. It was Sunday, and she had no plans other than to rest and relax. She had politely declined Domenic and her friend Leah's invitation to spend the afternoon at a resort.She realized it would be better for her to stay and let them enjoy themselves together. She knew, and saw, that Domenic and Leah liked each other. It didn't bother Nicole because, besides the fact that they were only pretending to date at the office, they didn't actually like each other."Well, who do you like, self? That annoying CEO Alexander again?"She muttered to herself, annoyed and feeling like a fool. She'd been avoiding the CEO for days because he'd been bothering, stalking, and pestering her. Almost every day, he sent things to their office, to the point where her colleagues and fellow engineers were also getting annoyed.Sometimes, he would even order her colleagues to deliver things to her, which she refused to accept. Things
It was already past 7 PM, and Nicole was still on her way home. She had forced herself to finish a few designs she needed for tomorrow so that she could get a head start on other tasks when she came in the next day.She was busy packing up her things, eager to head home, feeling like she might be the last person left in the office when a soft knock at her cubicle door grabbed her attention. For a moment, she panicked when she didn’t see anyone, only to let out a sharp sigh when a grinning, mischievous Domenic peeked through.“Burning the midnight oil, Natalia?”She forced a smile at him and shook her head.“Not really. Just finishing up something. I’m heading home now, you?”She asked with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, quickly looking away when he locked eyes with her.“You know, you don’t have to smile in front of me. I’ll understand if you can’t smile like you used to.”His words hinted at something deeper, and Nicole's forced smile turned into a pout.“I said, don’t smi
Nicole remained quiet as she and Domenic rode the elevator. The tremors in her body wouldn’t stop, and the silence between them was almost suffocating. It felt as though a lone cricket could chirp somewhere in the space between them.She fought to hold back the tears, knowing she couldn’t cry now—not after everything that had just happened. She had learned the painful truth: it was easier to forget someone when there were no updates, no news about them. Especially when that person was the one responsible for the heartache she was feeling.A heavy sigh escaped her lips, and she tried to calm herself, forcing the rising storm of emotions back down.“Are you okay?” Domenic’s voice broke the silence, filled with concern. But Nicole didn’t lift her head or meet his gaze. She kept her eyes on the floor, too ashamed to look at him.She gave a small nod, trying to assure him with a gesture, but the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. She knew if she spoke, the tears would spill
One week.It had been a week since she was removed from her position as Executive Assistant to CEO Shawn Alexander Montefalco.And for one whole week, Nicole had taken the opportunity to rest — away from judgmental eyes, and most of all, away from the man she had loved. The man she trusted, gave her all to… only to be hurt in the end. He made her believe he loved her too, when in truth, she was just a game to him.She had only managed to escape her problems for a week, and today marked the end of that break.It was Monday. Whether she liked it or not, it was time to return to work — not as Alexander’s assistant this time, but as an engineer.Nicole froze for a moment, unconsciously staring at her new company ID.“Engr. Natalia Nicolette Lorenzo”A bitter smile tugged at her lips as she read her full name.She was supposed to feel happy — after all, she was finally stepping into the career she had studied and worked so hard for. But the joy just wouldn’t come. Deep down, she knew why.
Nicole’s knees almost gave way when she returned to the office to collect her things. Sir Luis Montefalco had instructed her to go home for the day and rest, as after a week, she would no longer be working as the CEO’s EA, but would instead become an engineer.Her heart sank even further when she saw Alexander sitting in his swivel chair. His concerned look immediately turned to her, but instead of acknowledging him, she chose to turn her back and walk to her desk to gather her belongings.She could feel Alexander’s movements from where he sat, even the sound of his shoes approaching her.“Nicole—”“Uh, I’m just stopping by your house to grab a few things. I’ll leave right after,” she quickly said, cutting off whatever he was about to say.She knew Alexander wasn’t kicking her out, but she wasn’t stupid enough to stay, especially when she knew the truth. His girlfriend was pregnant, and he had recently promised her he would find a way for them to be together. Now, she learned from som
“She strives to inspire other people to live a meaningful life, one that is beyond self. Ladies and gentlemen, to give the response on behalf of the graduating batch—”Nicole felt like she was about to pee from excitement as she waited for the university administrator to call her name. The administrator was currently delivering a speech at their graduation ceremony.This was the day Nicole had been waiting for the most—the day when all her hardships and perseverance to finish her studies would finally pay off.“Our university’s summa cum laude, from the College of Aeronautical Engineering—Natalia Nicolette Lorenzo.”A thunderous round of applause erupted from the professors, her fellow graduates, and even the guests attending the university’s graduation ceremony.Proudly, Nicole stood up from her seat and walked toward the stage, wearing her black graduation gown. She was greeted with a warm smile by one of her favorite professors—one of the people who helped her get to where she was ...
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