Vanna's POV
After the wedding, we immediately headed to the venue where ten round tables were set up, adorned with beautiful linens and flower decorations. The chairs were gold, enhancing the overall arrangement of the area. It was open air with a beautiful view of the ocean.
Magnus had been holding my hand the whole time, not letting go since earlier, as if afraid of losing me like a prized possession.
I just followed him.
As of now, the program is starting with a captivating intermission dance performed by my friends. Paris, Romary, Georgina, and Raquel were dancing energetically to Beyonce's song 'Who run the world', and they even pulled me to join them. Luckily, I knew the dance steps well as we often danced to this song at the club.
Magnus was seated on a chair while Aries, Vittos, Peruvian, and Austin surrounded him.
They watched the five of us dance daringly, their eyes widening as they saw Paris do a split, Georgina bend over, Romary
Vanna's POVThe next morning. I woke up because of the cool breeze. Magnus was still sound asleep from the previous night. We were so happy on the island, especially since our island shotgun wedding turned out beautifully.I went out of the villa and took a walk outside. I wasn't wearing any shoes. I also wore a robe to cover my silk night dress.I didn't realize I was already by the seaside. It was still a bit dark because it was only five in the morning. Not far away, I saw a familiar man, sitting on the beach early in the morning drinking canned beer.It was one of Magnus' employees."Uh, excuse me. Um, good morning..." he was surprised by my presence.If I am not mistaken, this was Magnus' right-hand man, Jay. Like Vittos, he was a tall guy, slightly tan with beautiful eyes, handsome enough that if I didn't know he was Magnus' employee, I would mistake him for a model."Good morning, ma'am," he politely greeted. I smiled. Even tho
Magnus' POVUpon arriving in Manila, I immediately headed to the Shaw residence. I wanted to talk to Vanna and make sure nothing bad happened to her. I asked Roxane and Alfred to take care of my daughter, I didn't want to add to my worries. I was a bit nervous as I drove up to their open gate.I walked through their large mansion, looking for Vanna.I came across an elderly woman. It was her nanny."Manang, where is Vanna?""Oh, sir, she's with ma'am Paris. She's staying with them for now.""Do you know where?""Oh, I'm not sure, but you can call her brother Vlad. He's the one who took them.""Alright, thank you." I quickly left and got into my car. I called Vittos to get Vlad's number.Vittos left me after the incident, as he had his own business to attend to.I was in the car with the phone in hand at that moment. It rang and he answered quickly."Oh, are you already at the house?" Vittos asked."She
Vanna's POV"Shit! Where am I!" I immediately sat up, but I felt dizzy. Seriously! I had no idea where I was.I looked around the room. I can’t tell where I am right now. I saw the ceiling and a wooden post, and it seemed to be raining because I could hear water dripping into a bucket placed beneath it."Oh, you're awake..." I turned to see a man's voice. I was even more shocked when I saw him. This can't be happening. Maybe I'm just imagining things."It's you..." I said in surprise to Allan, my first love. The man I had wronged so much. My parents had him expelled from school, which was why he could no longer continue his studies.I clutched my chest. I’m certain he was the one who helped me back then."Allan..."He smiled and walked closer to me, holding a cup of coffee."I'm glad you remember me," he said as he sat down in front of me. I couldn't speak right away. I seemed to have lost my voice while taking in his signi
Magnus’ POVAfter confronting her, I decided to accept her apology. But my happiness prevailed because nothing happened to her. At that moment, Vanna and I talked outside. Her friends allowed us some time to reflect in the park in Baguio. We visited popular tourist spots first, taking pictures at the lion's head and then at the famous Burnham Park. We spent some time there riding a small boat, with the lake in view. Vanna remained quiet, seemingly deep in thought.I wanted to reach out to her, but I waited for her to open up... "Magnus, I wanted to say something, I hope you'll listen," she began. "I'm listening." "Magnus, I just want to know from you if it's true that... you have a Cartel. Is it true you have a group aside from your businesses? What exactly do you do, Magnus? I have the right to know now, don't I? I am now your wife." Her statement compelled me to gather my strength.I cleared my throat and responded, "Yes, I am. I'm not a businessman; I'm a mafia." I admitted. I noti
Magnus’ POVI didn't expect to find this at that place. I told Roxane we would meet at an elite coffee shop, but I didn't anticipate this situation."Good evening, Daviro." I was taken aback to find Vanna's parents there with Roxane. I felt like I was being set up at that moment."Good evening," I responded, giving Roxane a sharp look. She just smiled back."Your secretary called us; you wanted to talk to us now, without Vanna's presence... quite curious..." said Mr. Shaw, the head of the family."Uh, yes sir, I have something to discuss," I replied, swallowing hard at Roxane's words."Have a seat; you seem a bit out of sorts, son. You're pale..." Mrs. Shaw remarked, eyeing both me and Roxane intently.I sat down and tried to compose myself."Well, I have a proposal regarding Shaw Industry and Daviro Corporation," I detailed my plan, knowing they had wanted to hear my suggestions for our companies to join forces."That's great to hear!" Mr. Shaw said with a smile."Let’s split it half
Vanna's POVI didn't know what to think at that moment; while I was hugging Allan, it felt like I was losing my sanity. The worries in my heart were fading away. I didn’t realize we had been in that position for a long time."Vanna, you're soaked from the rain," I heard him say.He wrapped his arms around my shoulders. "Come on, let's go inside; the rain is getting stronger." He added as he helped me walk. I won’t admit it, but my knees were getting weak. I was grappling with my mixed emotions at that time.Next, I let Allan lead me to his room on the third floor. The hotel wasn’t large; in fact, it felt more like an inn for travelers and vacationers.Once we got into the elevator, I couldn’t stand anymore and collapsed on the floor. Luckily, Allan quickly supported me."Are you okay, Vann?"Even though my vision was blurry, I just nodded. I felt him carry me because of how unwell I was feeling."You&rsq
Magnus' POVWhile I was on the road with Ligaya, she mentioned that she was the daughter of a former detective agent. In fact, they run a business, and her father manages it. She said she was heading to Manila to visit him, so I gathered my courage to ask for help. I need her connections to locate Vanna immediately.I couldn't reach Peruv; he's probably off on his island again, where there's no signal, and if I'm unlucky, he might be busy with work."Sure, I'm totally fine with that, sir. My dad's servicing fee is pretty low," Ligaya smiled as she drove."How much?""Uh, probably around ten kiyaw," she continued."Ten thousand pesos or dollars?""Come on, sir, just pesos...""Alright, I'll pay right away," I said, and she just laughed."Oh, you're really funny, sir. Right away? Maybe we can do it in installments; you might end up broke. I think you need some new clothes," she pointed at my worn-out outfit, which seemed r
Vanna's POVI woke up to the sound of machinery beside me. I was startled to see that many things were attached to my hands, hoses and dextrose. I could see the white blanket covering me, the air was cold from the AC, but the light was filtered, and I was surrounded by curtains. My mind panicked even more when I noticed a red hose flowing toward me. It felt like they were transfusing me. Heck! I was screaming in my mind, but I couldn't move.What was happening?I saw a man sitting nearby, busy filling out forms that looked like billing and medications I needed to take.Even though I wanted to call out to him, I couldn’t do it; I couldn't even open my mouth. I felt numb at that moment, my eyes the only part of me observing what was going on. The last thing I remembered was the event outside Allan's hotel.The raindrops.The umbrella.And my scattered heart that had fallen into pieces at that time.I knew Magnus's secret; he was having an affair with Roxane, and they had been together f