"Jacob." Freya took a glance at her husband."Oh? You're awake, wife. We're almost at Marcus' mansion. By the way, I bought you some medicine and vitamins, as well as fruits. It's in the back of the car. When you feel something bad, just let me know. Okay?" Jacob whistled when he saw the big gate of Marcus' house."Regarding what I heard earlier when we were still at the hotel...""Don't mind it, wife. Diana and I were just joking while talking on the cell phone," Jacob excused himself."But you didn't sound like you were making jokes," Freya said."It's half-meant, wife. You can be a multi-billionaire heir because I'm your husband. I am one of papa's heirs, right?" Jacob still doesn't want to tell the truth to his wife because it's not the right time. He has one more important mission and that is to force Rhea not to proceed with the pulling out of all their investments in LNGC. He didn't know why she changed her mind again and threatened them to make such a move. He thought their c
Freya's lips parted as she entered the party hall. She couldn't believe that the party was only held in a part of the Marcus' mansion. The area is very wide. She was even more amazed when she looked up. The ceiling is so high and the chandeliers sparkle like diamonds. "Gorgeous!" she whispered."You look better," Jacob commented.Freya's chest heaved again. "Stop it," she said."Why? It's true that there is nothing more beautiful than you...whether it's a place, an object or a person." Jacob pulled Freya closer to him and grabbed her waist. "Don't try to run away from me, wife. Look at those eyes. They are making you as their target," he murmured."Target? What?" Freya looked at Jacob's hand that was now on her waist."I bet they are now drooling to have you by their side. Haven't you noticed? Those men here have been eyeing you for a while now…old or young." Jacob's jaw clenched when he saw Jackson. "Maybe they are now undressing you in their minds. Look how my half-brother looks at
"Joana, what are you doing here?" Yvette asked, smiling."She's one of your mentors, Yvette. Why are you surprised to see her here? I invited her," Rhea said.Yvette was speechless. She didn't do anything but look down on Joana."Hi everybody!"Everyone turned around to see Ivana coming.Jacob and Jackson sighed. They don't understand but they have the guts that something bad is about to happen. They knew Ivana as a troublemaker."I'm happy to see you here, Ivana and Joana. Where's your mom and dad?" Rhea approached Ivana and Joana and kissed. If not because of them, her blood pressure was going to rise because of the Gray brothers. Ivana and Joana helped her to prove that Freya was indeed her daughter. She also ordered Joana to scare Jackson."Tita Rhea, mom and dad want us to deliver that they can't come today. They have a client meeting and it is very crucial for our businesses. I hope you will understand," Ivana explained."No need to worry, dear. Anyway, did you eat already?" Rhe
"Wife, let's go," Jacob said when he saw the man holding the microphone. Freya frowned. "Are we leaving right away? I haven't talked to Mrs. Marcus yet," she asked. “There are many more opportunities. Come on." Jacob held Freya's hand. Freya shook her head gently. “Why do you suddenly want to leave? Is there a problem?" She became curious.Jacob took a deep breath. "I don't need to explain. We need to get out of here.” He looked at the big screen ahead. He had to get Freya out of the party hall before the show started. He was sure that it was prepared by Rhea. He faced Freya when she suddenly released her grip on his hand. "I will not move unless you tell me what's happening," Freya said with finality in her voice.Jacob shook his head again. Freya left him with no choice. He quickly carried her out of the party hall. “Damn! You're heavy even though you're sexy!" Jacob complained. "Who told you to carry me? Put me down, Jacob! Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I want to know
"Here is what everyone has been waiting for! Mrs. Rhea Oligario-Marcus is ready to reveal her old face to the public but before everything...what exactly is the reason why she did surgery?" said by the male host. From the front, he was looking for Jackson. He frowned when he didn't see him. "I know you are all excited and to ease the tension inside, we are going to dance and sing with the famous kpop group, EXO! That's how rich the Marcuses are! They can afford EXO's very expensive talent fee !"While EXO was performing, Yvette was chasing Jackson. With so many people, it was a bit difficult for her to stick to him."Jack! Where are you going? The party isn't over yet! What's wrong?" When Yvette ran into an old woman, she immediately apologized. "Excuse me. I am just chasing someone. Thank you. Thank you! I am sorry for the inconvenience," she said while clearing the people who were blocking her path. "Jackson! Wait for me!" she shouted loudly but the people's screams were even louder
"Yvette, let's go. We need to talk about this privately. I don't want to gather our guests' attention," Rhea whispered as she smiled at Ivy, Yvette's mother. She had no idea who the lady was."Tita Rhea, Ivana and I are going home. I am glad that I witnessed the beginning of Jackson's downfall." Joana kissed Rhea's cheeks as she bid goodbye."Take care, both of you. Thank you for coming here and thank you for everything," Rhea said.Ivana and Joana have already left."I am sorry if I bothered everyone." Ivy smiled at Yvette and Ythan before walking away."What are you going to tell your mom again, my daughter?" Ythan asked smiling. He signals that he will kill Ivy if Yvette turns on him. Rhea didn't see that because she was only focused on her daughter.Yvette's tears flowed. She wants to save Jackson but she can't risk the life of her mother, Ivy. Even after she sold her to Ythan Marcus, she still loves her very much.Rhea wiped Yvette's tears with her hand."I'm sorry, Yvette. You c
"Why can't I contact everyone? Shit! Did they abandon me already?" Jackson gritted his teeth.Jackson is currently in the interrogation room for questioning. He looked at his cell phone. Still no one called him. He has dialed his personal lawyer and all his friends and all the lawyers that he knows but to no avail. His eyes lit up when he remembered Jun."Call Jun. He's my personal bodyguard," Jackson ordered the police who guard him. He immediately followed him.Jackson hit the table when Jun answered the call. "Finally! Someone answered!” he yelled.[“I am sorry, Sir Jackson. I have submitted my resignation letter. I am no longer connected to you.”]Jackson's nose snorted when Jun suddenly hung up. 'What's happening? Why have they all abandoned me?' he thought."Later, the detective who will handle your case will come. Is there anything else you want to call? If no one wants to defend you in court, we can get you a public lawyer," suggested by the police.Jackson laughed out loud. "
7 A.M. Mayo Clinic's ICU, Jacksonville, Florida"Set, how's dad?""He's not stable yet, Sir Jacob. He's still unconscious." Set looked at Jacob and Freya's suitcases. "This is where you came straight from the airport?" he asked.Jacob nodded and sat in the chair. He bowed his forehead. Freya immediately sat next to him and patted his shoulder."Sir Jacob, you need to rest first," Set suggested."I can't rest until papa is okay. He's between life and death, Set. I know it already happened a few times but this one is different. It's crucial." Jacob leaned back in the chair and looked up at the ceiling. "I will pray again that God will save papa again even though he is a bad weed.""How about Sir Jackson? Is he in jail—"Jacob sighed. He shook his head as he glared at Set."What did you say, Set?" Freya said in shock as she sat in the chair beside Jacob."Do-don't you know?" Set looked at Jacob and Freya alternately. He did not understand what Jacob was signaling to him. "That's why seni
EndingFREYA'S POVA week after Jacob proposed to me, we immediately flew to Balesin Island for a vacation. We have been here on the island for two days and I can say that it is really beautiful here. Yael, Diana and Hulyo are with us. Papa couldn't come because he had a schedule for a check-up in Florida. Mommy Rhea and Daddy Ramil are busy in doing island hopping activity in El Nido. It looks like I will have a younger sibling soon. Kidding aside, I'm happy for my parents. I can feel their overflowing love for each other.Jacob booked the whole Costa Del Sol. As explained by the staff, Costa Del Sol means "coast of the sun". It features Spanish colonial architecture with arched thresholds, stucco walls, and manicured courtyards. There are six casas in it – Estepona, Fuengirola, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda , and Torremolinos. Diana and Hulyo stayed at Casa Marbella. We are now at Casa Torremolinos. Wherever Casa we're in, we can still have a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean.I turne
Chapter 72"Yael." Freya ran to her sleeping son and kissed him on the forehead. Abundant tears flowed from her eyes as she watched her son with a smile. "Son..." She was about to wipe her tears when Jacob suddenly wiped her with the handkerchief he was holding. She looked up at Jacob. "Thank you," she tried to say."She's still mad." Jacob murmured as he smiled.Freya heard that but ignored it. She caressed Yael's hair and stared at his son’s face again as he slept soundly."Son, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I left you in the car that day. If I hadn't left you, all the things you experienced wouldn't have happened to you. Forgive mommy." Freya kissed Yael again on the forehead. "I'm also sorry if they made me believe you were dead. I'm sorry if I didn't even find you. Son, mommy is just starting to look for you but God gave you to me right away. He's so kind, isn't he? Even though I forgot to pray , went to church, asked for forgiveness for my wrongdoings...He still loves me. I don't know
Chapter 71**P-Pop music playing**One of Jacob's hands gently held Freya's hand as he drove towards where Yael and Diana were. They have already visited Jackson and are now currently being watched by the police."Do you still plan to file a case against Kuya Jackson? Tito Ramon has already withdrawn the cases he filed. I'm just asking because there are policemen guarding outside his room." Freya glanced at Jacob's face. She didn't speak for several minutes.Jacob questioned his wife back "If you are asked, will you still sue him? What he did had a bigger impact on you because you witnessed Yael's growth. You've been together through ups and downs. Whatever you decide, I am going to respect it.” He tightened his grip on Freya's hand."I will think about it. Right now I'm still a bit confused. He did everything to save me but he also did everything to harm our son. Let me weigh it." Freya removed her hand from Jacob's grip but her husband immediately grabbed it as well.A few minutes o
Chapter 70"Who are yo—" Freya's eyes widened when Ramon hugged her. She tried to remove his embrace but she couldn't let go."Thank God, you're safe!" Ramon closed his eyes while hugging Freya.Freya glared at Jacob who now wasn't even complaining that there was another man, worse, an older man who was after her. "Excuse me. Who are you?" she asked after she got out of Ramon's embrace."I'm sorry, Freya. I was just too happy. Do you really not remember me?" asked Ramon.Freya frowned. "I don't think so," she said.Ramon smiled."Wait! You look familiar!" Freya thought."I'm your Tito Ramon! I'm the brother of your Father Ramil," Ramon said directly.Freya's eyes widened. She brought her eyes closer to Ramon's face. Later, she was jumping when she confirmed that he was indeed his Tito. "My God! Tito Ramon! I didn't recognize you right away! I mean, look at you now! You're a well-established man! How are you? You've been gone for a long time! I've been looking for you for a long time s
Chapter 69Uno and Dos hid Freya behind them. They went to the building together and thought of surprising their boss."Those smiles of yours are scary, Uno and Dos. You're giving me false hope." Jacob forced himself to stand on his own two feet. He freed himself from the grip of Setyembre and Hulyo."Why are you crying, your majesty?" Uno asked.Jacob smiled and looked up. Fortunately, it is raining. His tears were not obvious but because of his broken voice, Uno and Dos knew that he was crying."Who says I'm crying? I'm not weak," Jacob said."Your majesty, people who cry are not weak. When did crying become the basis of being strong? It's okay to cry when the pain is too much... when the problems are piled up. It's one of our ways to release stress, pressure, anger, disappointments and even prayers at the same time. Crying in front of other people does not diminish our masculinity either," said Uno.Jacob glanced again at the other building that was still being consumed by fire. He
Chapter 68**Before the bomb went off**"What are you planning to do?" Jett asked as he glared at Rhea.Rhea quickly moved away from Freya. She swallowed one after another. "I'm just checking her. She's my daughter. Is it now a crime to check up on her? Besides, your boss will also release her, it's time for me to go with him to another country. Is there any problem?" Rhea said, without even blinking.Jett smiled and then nodded. "I see." He walked up to Jackson and whispered, "I'm done playing. Let's end this game."Jackson sighed and smiled.Freya and Rhea looked at the two in wonder."Did you get it?" asked Jackson."Yes…Kuya Jackson," Jett replied.Freya and Rhea's eyes widened at what they heard."What's happening?" Rhea asked."That Jett, called Jackson his brother," Freya murmured."They are siblings?" Freya and Rhea asked loudly as their eyes widened at each other.Jett helped Jackson to stand on his feet. "Our secret is now out," he said.Jackson walked up to Freya and remove
Chapter 67"Finally, Rhea and I will be able to start a new life in another country. We will try to have a child again. I will get treatment again." Ythan looked at his watch. "Twenty minutes is about to end." He got the two suitcases he had been carrying since he kidnapped Freya. One suitcase contained Rhea's belongings while the other contained his belongings.Ythan knows how to operate a helicopter. He checked everything first and when he was sure there would be no problem, he tried to turn it on."Great! Now, we can fl—" Due to the adrenaline rush, Ythan was able to fly the helicopter in the air. His hands were shaking while operating his private helicopter. He quickly landed the helicopter on the helicopter pad in the other building. He quickly got down from there. His tears rolled down his face as he knelt down. "R-Rhea! N-No! It can't be"Ythan quickly checked his pants pocket. His eyes widened when he realized that the remote control of the bomb he placed in the room where Jac
Chapter 66"Twenty minutes, Rhea. I'm giving you twenty minutes to talk to your daughter. After that, I will release her on the street, and you will come with me. Don't try to fool me or else... we will all be buried six feet underground," Ythan warned.Rhea bit her tongue to stop the bad words she wanted to say to Ythan. Her gaze shifted from his face to the remote control she was holding. 'Is there a bomb in this building?' she thought. She turned her eyes around to look for the bomb but she didn't see it."Twenty minutes start now!" Ythan said. "Jett, keep a good eye on them," he instructed before finally leaving the room. Jett bowed in agreement to his boss’ command.Rhea was looking angrily at the door that had just closed. Her hands that had been clenched suddenly opened when she felt Freya was holding her. A series of tears immediately fell from her eyes. She quickly turned to face Freya and hugged her tightly."I'm sorry, my child. We met in this situation. Mother misses you s
Chapter 65"Go down and fetch her," Ythan ordered his crew, Jett Jamison. He killed all his traitorous men and he was the only one left among the pioneers. He was smiling as he watched Rhea on the current CCTV footage. She knocks on the door while looking around."Yes, your majesty. Are you sure he didn't bring anyone or the police?" asked Jett."I know my wife. She can't sacrifice the lives of the people she loves. I can assure you that she came here alone. If she is with someone, you know what to do. We can't fight the police because there are only two of us. We will need to go if it happens." Ythan clenched his hands. "The bomb has been activated. It only means that they have killed all my men!""Alright, your majesty. I'm going to see your wife," said Jett.Jett was about to walk towards the door when Ythan suddenly spoke. “Have you prepared what I said to prepare?" Ythan asked."Yes, your majesty. Your private helicopter is on standby...just in case," Jett replied."Good. Now, g