Chapter 13While I was in the middle of my shots, my thoughts kept drifting to my daughter, who was with Andrew's secretary.I had changed my outfit six times, and they were taking photos of me from different angles. I made sure to pose well because I didn’t want to mess up right from the start.“Okay, just one last picture so our model can take a break,” said the photographer, who was snapping my photos.I posed with a captivating smile.“Wow, nice one! That’s the way to attract the audience,” he said while capturing the moment.After that, my colleagues started to applaud.“Our next pictures need to be well-composed, and remember, Ms. Rhian, you’re not alone here. You have a partner, and I hope you two work well together,” he added. “Okay, take a break while we review the shots we’ve taken.”I quickly headed to a chair where my things were and called my daughter. As I retrieved my phone, I dialed her number. After just a few rings, she answered, and I couldn’t help but smile.“Hello
Chapter 14Andrew's POVI had been seething with anger for quite some time. The way Rhian looked at her partner during the photoshoot had ignited something in me. I knew I had no right to be angry since we weren’t together, but I couldn’t help feeling jealous.'Jealous?' I thought to myself, incredulous.“Me? Jealous of that guy? He doesn’t even stand a chance against my looks!” I muttered under my breath, staring intently at my laptop. My grip on the pen tightened until it snapped, a physical manifestation of my frustration as I listened to the director discuss what they would do next.I stormed out of my office, determined to order my secretary to put a stop to the photoshoot. But when I stepped outside, I found no sign of her. This prompted me to head to the studio myself, where the photoshoot was taking place.As I walked through the hallway, employees greeted me, but I ignored them all, my focus solely on my destination. I didn’t even acknowledge the board members I passed by; I
Chapter 15 “Rhian!” I started, but the weight of the situation hung heavily in the air between us. That was all I could manage to say. Everything she had said was true, and I was fully aware of my past mistakes. I desperately wanted to make amends for the pain I had caused. “Now, Mr. Jackson, if you have nothing else to say to me,” she said, standing up from her chair, which alarmed me. “May I leave?” she added, her voice steady. “Rhian, may I request to have my child with me? Even if you don’t acknowledge me as his father, I just want to be with him to make up for my big mistake. It’s enough for me to just spend time with him. Can I, Rhian?” I pleaded, but her responses only deepened my hurt. “Your wish, Mr. Jackson, may not be fulfilled, as my child belongs only to me. You have no right to be with him,” she replied firmly. Despite the pain in my chest, I knew I had to steady myself. “Keep that in mind, Mr. Jackson. I never once thought about why,” she suddenly stopped, clearin
Chapter 16“F-fine, fine, you can do a DNA test with your child. T-tomorrow, tomorrow is fine!” she stammered, and I couldn’t help but smirk at her desperation.“No, it has to be done now. Tomorrow I have important matters to attend to,” I said, standing up from my chair. It was already lunch time, and I wanted to get this over with. I started walking towards the door, but Carmela remained standing there, as if she had no intention of leaving.“Let’s go!” I urged, and she finally started walking toward me. She reached for my arm, but I quickly sidestepped, catching the shift in her expression from annoyance to frustration.Before long, we arrived at the ground floor, where many employees were glancing at me with curiosity. I could feel their eyes shift to the two women accompanying me.As we walked, someone suddenly bumped into Carmela, and she reacted sharply, scolding the child for dirtying her clothes. I ignored it at first, but then Carmela’s voice cut through the air.“Fuck! Are
Chapter 17A week passed, and I finally received the results of the DNA test we took with the child Carmela was trying to pin on me. What she didn't know was that I had two DNA tests done because I didn't trust the deceitful woman."Honey, I told you Nika is your child, open it! so you can see the results," she said with a smile. What she didn't know was that I received the results of the DNA test yesterday.I secretly ordered my staff to run a DNA test on a strand of hair I had obtained. She thought she could fool me that easily.I opened the white envelope containing the results. I smiled secretly when I saw the results.99.9% it's positive.That was the result I read today, a stark contrast to the result I read yesterday, which stated "Negative.""Now, Honey, you believe that Nika is our child!" she said to me immediately. I smiled at her, then gave her a cold stare."And do you think I'm still a fool that you can easily manipulate, Carmela? I used to be, easily believing your lies
Chapter 18Rhian POVA week had passed, and Mom reminded me that I needed to go to the company to attend a board meeting. A company had been hit hard by the storm, and many employees were affected, so I quickly came up with a good way to address their needs.Even though I was nervous, I still had to be strong for the people who were relying on help from the company. While on the road, I could think freely without worrying because Dad and Mom hired a driver so I wouldn't get tired from driving. Suddenly, I felt for my phone in my pocket because it rang. When I looked, it was Mom calling, so I answered immediately. She told me not to be nervous because I could handle it. I could even hear Dad's voice saying that he and Angie would be joining us next month and that my secretary was waiting for me inside the lobby, so I shouldn't worry.As Dad said, I saw the secretary he mentioned in the car that stopped in front of the company. The company's employees were standing there waiting for me,
Chapter 19I quickly finished interviewing the job applicants I needed to see because we had a lunch meeting to attend with my secretary. Just as I completed signing the necessary documents, Ms. Kim knocked on the door to inform me that it was time to leave.I adjusted my posture and applied a bit of powder to my face. I didn’t need to put on more lipstick since the one I had applied earlier was still intact. Feeling confident, I stood up to leave my office, but I stopped when I heard voices arguing outside.When I stepped out, I was surprised to see my estranged sister.“Rhian, bunso!” she started, reaching out to me, but I immediately signaled her to stop.“Huh? What did you just call me? Bunso?” I replied, my voice rising. “As far as I know, I have no sister. I am the only child of the Suarezes. WHO DARES CALL ME BUNSO?” I added, narrowing my eyes at her.“You're so arrogant now! Just because you married a wealthy older man, you think you can act like this,” she accused me, bittern
Chapter 20 When we arrived at the table where my meeting was waiting, I cleared my throat, causing the man sitting there to look up at me. "I'm sorry for being late, Mr. Jackson!" I said, noticing that he seemed a bit dazed. After a moment, he seemed to snap back to reality, especially when my secretary cleared her throat. "Yes, I mean—no!" he stammered, still looking somewhat disoriented. "So, what do you have to offer to become a part of our company, Mr. Jackson?" I asked directly. "Ehem, before I discuss my proposal, can I ask you something, Rhian?" he said, gesturing for me to sit down. "But please, let’s eat first," he added. I took a seat across from him and signaled for my secretary to sit as well. Andrew flagged down a waitress to request the menu. After he placed his order, I was about to say what I wanted when he spoke again, still looking at me. He ordered all my favorites except for shrimp, which I was allergic to. Strangely enough, he ordered the same for my
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Chapter 122 "About the ancient artifacts, Daddy. There are so many interesting things and stories about our history," Gabriel replied, his eyes shining. "That's great! We’re proud of you, kid. You're learning so much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel tightly. "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Daddy," Gabriel smiled. As we chatted, we noticed the twins, Danae and Daniel, busy with their drawings. "Wow, those drawings are beautiful! What are they?" I asked, examining their work. "Mommy, Daddy, these are our drawings of the heroes we learned about in school," Danae said, showing off her artwork. "Very impressive! You’re so creative," Angie praised, gently ruffling their hair. After sharing our stories and admiring the drawings, we decided to prepare a special dinner for the family. "Come on, kids, let’s cook your favorite meal," Angie suggested as she gathered the ingredients in the kitchen. "Yay! Spaghetti and fried chicken!" the twins cheered, helping with the preparations. As we cook
Chapter 121 "That's amazing! Good luck with your presentation, son. I know you'll do great," I said, stroking Gabriel's shoulder. "Thank you, Daddy. I'll do my best," Gabriel replied, smiling. After breakfast, we took the children to school and Angie and I went to the office. "Love, are you ready for our meetings today?" I asked Angie while driving. "Yes, Love. We need to make sure everything is in order and there will be no problems," Angie replied, looking at her notes. When we arrived at the office, Mia greeted us. "Good morning, Ma'am Angie, Sir Rocky. The conference room is ready for our meeting," Mia said, arranging the documents. "Thank you, Mia. Let's go, Love. Let's get this day started," I said, leading Angie to the conference room. As we walked to the conference room, I felt the excitement and determination with every step. I knew we had a lot to do and face, but Angie and I were ready to face it all together. After a productive day at the office, Angie and I went h
Chapter 120 Rocky POV As we entered the conference room, the department heads were already there waiting. We immediately sat down and started the meeting. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming. We need to discuss the new security measures we will be implementing," Angie began, looking at the staff. "First of all, we want to inform you that access to sensitive documents will now be limited to authorized personnel only. We also need to enhance the monitoring and reporting of activities in our system," I added, displaying the new policies on the projector. "Yes, Sir Rocky. We will follow the new policies. It’s really important to protect our documents," Mark, the head of the IT department, said. "Thank you, Mark. And we also want to let you know that our door is open for any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us," Angie said, looking at each person. After the meeting, we returned to our offices for other tasks. While busy with work, I felt my
Chapter 119 Angie POV When we arrived home, Gabriel greeted us with books and notes in hand. "Daddy, Mommy, thank you for being here. I need help with my project about heroes," Gabriel said, excitedly showing us his notes. "Sure, kiddo. We’ll help you," I replied, organizing the materials on the table. As we discussed the heroes of our country, I could feel Gabriel’s enthusiasm and passion for his project. "Mommy, who’s your favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at me. "I have many favorite heroes, but one I truly admire is Jose Rizal for his intelligence and love for our country," I answered, smiling. "Wow, he’s great! What about Daddy? Who’s his favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at Rocky. "Andrew Bonifacio, kiddo. Because of his bravery and determination to fight for our country’s freedom," Rocky replied, gently stroking Gabriel’s hair. "They’re both amazing, Mommy, Daddy. Thank you for your help," Gabriel said, continuing to write his notes. While we helped Gabriel w
Chapter 118 After our chat, we kissed the children and made sure they were comfortably settled in bed. "Goodnight, children. We love you very much," I said, stroking their heads. "Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy. We love you too," Danae and Daniel replied in unison, their eyes slowly closing. Our eldest son, Gabriel, followed us out of the room. We carefully exited so as not to wake his younger twin siblings. Once outside, Gabriel looked at us and smiled. "Mommy, Daddy, thank you for the story. It was so much fun," Gabriel said, holding my hand. "You're welcome, son. You know we love you very much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel. "Thank you, Mommy. I love you too," Gabriel replied, hugging Angie. "Gabriel, you should rest too, okay? You have a long day tomorrow," I said, stroking his back. "Yes, Daddy. Goodnight," Gabriel said, entering his room. "Goodnight, son. Sweet dreams," Angie said, stroking Gabriel's hair before he entered his room. After making sure everything was
Chapter 117 Rocky's POV I couldn't help but be surprised because it was the first time I saw Angie get that angry. But thankfully, the problem was resolved quickly. Now, she's back to her sweet voice and calm demeanor. "Love, thank you for understanding and supporting me," I said, looking at her. "I know the situation was difficult, but I'm glad we were able to fix it together." "Thank you too, Love. I don't know how I would have faced this without you," Angie replied, holding my hand. While we were together in the office, I felt the weight of the situation slowly lifting. I knew we still had a lot to do to ensure everything was safe and secure, but I was happy we were there for each other. "Love, we need to make sure this kind of incident doesn't happen again. We need to implement stricter security measures and strengthen communication with the staff," I said, looking at her. "You're right, Love. We need to be proactive and make sure everyone has only the appropriate access,"
Chapter 116 Angie POV As we waited for the department heads, I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong for our staff, but I couldn't help feeling sad and worried. "Arnold, I know your situation is tough right now. But I hope this becomes a lesson for you. Don’t let one mistake ruin your whole life," Rocky said, looking at Arnold. "Thank you, Rocky. I’ve learned my lesson. I hope you can forgive me," Arnold replied, clearly remorseful. "Arnold, I know what you're going through is difficult. But I want you to know we don’t intend to punish you. We just need to ensure our business and staff are safe," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I’m really sorry, Angie. I know what I did was wrong," Arnold said, nearly in tears. "Arnold, what’s important now is that you’ve learned your lesson. I hope next time, you’ll just ask for help. We are willing to assist you as much as we can," I said, holding his hand. After a while, the department heads arrived, and the emergency meeti
Chapter 115 Rocky's POV On the way to Arnold's address, I felt the tension in the car. I knew Angie was furious, and I needed to stay calm for both of us. "Love, calm down. We'll talk to him properly. We need to know the truth," I said, holding her hand. "I know, Love. But I can't help but get angry. Those documents are so important," Angie replied, trying to calm herself. When we arrived at the address, we saw a small apartment building. I took a deep breath and patted Angie's shoulder. "Love, we're here. Let's be careful," I said, getting out of the car. We went to the unit listed on the paper. I knocked gently on the door. "Arnold Santos, are you there? It's us, Angie and Rocky. We need to talk to you," I said, waiting for a response from inside. After a while, the door opened, and Arnold came out. He was clearly surprised by our arrival. "What are you doing here?" he asked, hesitant. "Arnold, we need to talk. Some important documents are missing from the office, and we saw