Nicole’s knees were still trembling even though thirty minutes had already passed since they landed. She couldn’t believe that her boss hadn’t even bothered to brief her that he was a pilot before taking her on this flight. Because of that, instead of enjoying her first time riding a helicopter, she had spent the entire trip filled with anxiety. She felt like a helpless child watching her boss casually maneuver the aircraft, pressing buttons and flicking switches as if he were simply playing with a remote-controlled toy plane. "Hey, relax, okay? We're safe. We're already in Palawan." Her boss’s slightly irritated voice snapped her out of her thoughts as he handed her a bottle of water. With shaky hands, she reached for it, still feeling weak and unsteady. As she tried to twist open the cap, she realized her fingers were trembling too much to grip it properly. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't open it. Letting out a sigh of frustration, she placed the bottled water on t
It was already dark when Nicole woke up. She took a moment to sense her body, but nothing had changed—her entire body still ached from what had happened last night. To make things worse, her head was now throbbing slightly. She let out a deep sigh and glanced around the spacious room.It took her a moment to adjust to her surroundings, but she quickly remembered that she was in a hotel in Palawan with CEO Alexander Montefalco.Her boss was nowhere in sight, so she also checked the large sofa, hoping he might be there. She rolled her eyes in disappointment when she saw no sign of Alexander. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, confirming that he wasn't in there either. A wave of anxiety rushed through her chest as the thought hit her—had the CEO left her there out of frustration?The mere idea of it was enough to make her panic, but before she could spiral any further, the door suddenly opened, and in walked the very man she had been looking for.Okay, so he hadn’t left. He hadn’t aban
Nicole's cheeks were almost red from coughing. It was all because of her nervousness when her boss suddenly approached and spoke to her. Without a second thought, she grabbed what he was handing her, thinking it was beer—only to realize too late that it was a strong alcoholic drink."Come on, Lorenzo, it's just a beer," he said, sounding annoyed.Nicole almost wanted to smack him on the head and yell, "Just a beer? I nearly died from the bitterness it's too strong !" But, of course, she couldn't. First, he was her boss, and she was merely his assistant—they were just colleagues, not even friends. Second, it was entirely her fault.She had willingly taken the drink he offered, and he hadn’t even forced her to drink it."I-it's so strong," Nicole stammered, struggling to get the words out. She didn’t care if it sounded like a complaint to Alexander Montefalco. She wasn’t blaming him—if anything, she was more annoyed with herself. Why had she taken that drink when she didn’t even drink a
In the midst of confusion, Nicole suddenly found herself responding to Alexander Montefalco's deep kiss. She couldn't say that she didn't know what she was doing because, in truth, she was fully aware of what was happening. What she didn't understand was why—why her boss had suddenly kissed her like this. Nicole's eyes instinctively closed as her boss deepened the kiss. She had no choice but to grip the bridge railing tightly when he gently pushed her closer to it. “Hmm…” A soft moan escaped her lips when Alexander took her arms and guided them around his neck. She followed his lead, just as he placed his hands on the back of her neck. Nicole couldn't stop herself from running one hand along his strong arms while the other played with his ear, causing him to deepen the kiss even more. “W-what are we doing, s-sir?” Nicole finally managed to ask between their kisses. Alexander briefly pulled away to answer her. “Alexander, Lorenzo. That’s my name. And I don’t know what we’re doi
“Why didn’t you tell me?”Nicole was forced to turn and face Alexander when he asked the question. It had been a few minutes since their heated encounter ended, and she had chosen to remain silent, hoping to gather her thoughts.But no matter how hard she tried to think, she felt like she was just fooling herself. What was there to think about? It was over. She had surrendered, and the worst part was—she gave herself to her boss.“Why didn’t you tell me that you were a virgin?”Alexander repeated his question when she remained silent for minutes.“I-I didn’t know that it was something you needed to know…”Nicole finally whispered. Though her voice was soft, she knew he had heard her. She saw his jaw clench, confusing her even more.She wanted to ask if he was angry, and if so, she wanted to know why. But she didn’t have the courage to voice her thoughts.“Of course, I need to know! You should have told me, Nicole. Damn it!”Annoyance was evident in Alexander’s voice. Nicole didn’t kno
These are some of the design types for our company’s new aircraft, which we will be launching in April.”Alexander spoke in a calm yet serious tone as he pointed to the images of the new planes displayed on the projector. His business partners listened attentively—foreigners whom Nicole wouldn’t have even known were present if she hadn’t seen them earlier. There were about seven of them in the room, and just from their demeanor and speech, she could tell they were high-profile individuals.Nicole wasn’t sure if presenting these designs was really part of Alexander’s job as CEO, but perhaps he was just being meticulous, wanting to personally ensure that the aircraft designs were properly introduced. So, she decided not to dwell on it any further.They were currently in the conference room of the hotel where they were staying, conducting a business meeting. Alexander was deeply engaged in discussions with his business partners, while Nicole sat quietly in a corner, listening to the pres
It was past four in the afternoon when Nicole and Alexander returned to the hotel after what seemed like a whole afternoon of sightseeing and exploring the resort owned by Alexander’s family, along with his business partners who, despite being foreigners, were very kind. They made the most of their last day in Palawan, as they would be returning to their respective countries tomorrow. As Alexander’s guests, it was only natural for him and Nicole to accommodate them.A few minutes after they returned to their hotel room, Alexander suggested going swimming again. Nicole couldn’t refuse for reasons she couldn’t even explain. So here she was, at the same cottage near the beautiful bridge and lake, with her boss, Alexander. He was currently swimming in the lake while she sat quietly at the end of the bridge. She didn’t feel like swimming, especially since just moments ago, she had received a scolding from her Aunt Norma on the phone and countless text messages from her nasty cousins, all a
Okay, I understand. I'm happy to help you translate this story. Please keep in mind that it's a story with mature themes and explicit content, and I'll be translating it accurately without any modifications.Here's the translation:The night was deep, and Nicole was restless. She felt incredibly hot, even though the cool breeze from the lake was blowing through the cottage. She glanced briefly at Alexander, who was sleeping soundly beside her. His sleep was peaceful, like a young child sleeping peacefully in their mother's arms.She sighed heavily and carefully removed one of his arms that was wrapped around her waist. Finally, she freed herself from his embrace and slowly sat up, leaving the bed. She immediately searched for her phone to check the time. She wasn't surprised to see that it was five minutes to eleven.She shrugged, grabbed her slippers, and carefully unhooked her white robe before putting it on. Moving carefully to avoid waking her sleeping boss, Nicole made her way
It’s been almost two months since everything turned chaotic, and for almost two months, Nicole has been restless, constantly thinking about so many things. On top of that, she’s been feeling unwell every morning for almost a month now.It was almost seven in the morning, and she was still lying in her large, soft bed, almost unable to move due to dizziness. She knew she needed to get up quickly, as she had so much work to finish, and she also needed to catch up on classes.Her real family didn’t allow her to study anything other than business management. They said it was better for her to learn everything she needed to know while she was young, from running a massive company to managing employees, all the way to being a good boss.She had a good relationship with her new extended family, even better than she expected. She became closer to her grandparents, some cousins, and was often praised by her uncles and aunts for her skills and intelligence. She learned quickly from what they ta
Nicole couldn't decide whether to go into the police station herself or let her cousin Domenic handle it and speak to the officers inside. She knew that if she went in, she would have to see her cruel Aunt Norma locked up, and she wasn’t sure if she could handle seeing her in such a situation. Even though her aunt had never treated her well—through cruelty, manipulation, and violence—Nicole still considered her family. Despite learning how serious her aunt's crimes were, not just against her but against her real family as well, Nicole couldn't erase the thought that, at the end of the day, they were still her relatives. Perhaps she was just angry, but deep down, she knew her anger wasn’t strong enough to wish for her aunt’s imprisonment. Nicole let out a deep, frustrated sigh, drawing the attention of the others in the vehicle, which Domenic was driving. She was accompanied by a few of her cousins who had hardly left her side since she moved into her parents' old house. She didn’
Luis Montefalco welcomed her resignation with surprising ease. He even refused to accept the penalty f*e that was supposed to cover the broken contract. Nicole insisted otherwise, firmly placing the check on his desk. “I’d rather leave nothing behind that ties me to this company,” she said quietly. “Not even unfinished business.” Luis nodded solemnly before speaking, his tone heavy with sincerity. “Nicole, my dear… your father and I were good friends. Even after his passing, I still owe your family a great deal—both to him and to your late mother. Without your father’s help, I wouldn’t have built this company.” Nicole stayed silent, listening. “I’m sorry for investigating you behind your back. But I had my reasons,” Luis continued. “Your grandparents, the Collins, are longtime business partners. When your cousin Domenic came to me, convinced that you might be their missing granddaughter, I didn’t hesitate to help. That’s why I placed you under my son’s supervision—we needed to obs
Domenic drove in silence. It was past eleven in the evening, and thankfully, he was still awake when she called to ask for a ride—desperate to get away from the place Alexander had taken her. Nicole had simply thanked him when he arrived. She said nothing when he saw her outside Alexander’s condo building, soaked like a stray kitten and crying. Without a word, he helped her into the car. She could hear his deep sighs one after another. Nicole knew he was dying to ask what had happened, why she was there. But since she had no idea how to even begin explaining it, she chose to stay quiet and cry silently. When they arrived at her apartment, she quickly moved to get out of the car, but Domenic reached out to stop her. “Natalia,” he said firmly, using her real name. “I wanted to ask what the hell you were doing at Alexander’s place, but honestly, I don’t even need to know. Just seeing you like this makes me want to beat that bastard until he can’t walk. We were all worried sick, yo
Nicole 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