A middle-aged man was sitting, leaning back, with two women on either side, caressing him. One slipped her hand into his pants while the other played with his neck, and he seemed to enjoy every touch of the scantily clad women. However, their movements ceased when the man's phone suddenly rang."Baby, looks like you'll have to wait a bit before playing with me. I have to take this important call," said Reno, causing the two entertainers to nod while giving him mischievous smiles. Reno then left the room filled with the cacophony of music, searching for a quiet place to answer his phone."Hello," Reno said after reaching one of the corridors in the club."Where have you been? I've been waiting for you," a woman from the other end said, irritating Reno."I'm just trying to unwind here. That's why I didn't pick up the phone, not just from you but from a few others who've been trying to reach me. You know, the mounting workload here is giving me a headache. So, I need a little distraction
Leo and Alana looked at the two women in front of them, alternatingly, as if by some unseen signal, both came to visit Alana at the same time. Suddenly, Miranda immediately handed over the bouquet of flowers she had been carrying."Coincidentally, on the way here, I stopped by the flower shop, so I bought them for you," Miranda said, making Alana furrow her brows as it was unlike Miranda's usual self when she lived in this house. However, Alana accepted the flowers from Miranda nonetheless."Thank you," Alana said.Then it was Rose's turn. "Auntie cooked your favorite food. I'm sorry I couldn't accompany you to the hospital because I had to finish some errands beforehand. So, I feel guilty and came to visit you now," Rose said, making Miranda purse her lips."It's okay, I know you're a busy person," she chuckled, glancing at Leo, who maintained his usual poker face, causing Alana to pinch his thigh, making Leo grimace."Ouch, what's that for?" Leo grumbled, prompting Alana to lean clo
Reno's lips curled up as he received some excellent news this morning. "Is that so?" Reno confirmed."Of course, I still have a lot of work just to cater to you this morning," someone on the other end replied, prompting Reno to burst into laughter, filling the hotel room where he was staying."Well then, that's great. It turns out all my efforts haven't been in vain. Leo surely won't realize the loss of those documents, as he only considers them as old documents of little importance. That's why he just kept them. Yet, he doesn't know that they are the key for me to claim everything that rightfully belongs to me now," Reno said, finally able to sleep soundly after obtaining the key to his success all this time."Well, that's good to hear. I hope you haven't forgotten our agreement from the beginning. You know very well why I agreed to be involved, only because I desire a fair reward," they said again, stirring Reno once more."Of course, with all the power I'll have later, it'll be eas
Alana stood in front of the large mirror before her, slightly lifting the pajamas she was wearing to reveal her slightly rounded belly, gently caressing it occasionally. She then pursed her lips, imagining if there were another life now dependent on her, a feeling that stirred deeply within her, beyond words. Alana's thoughts paused when large hands encircled her belly, causing her to slightly turn her head, meeting Leo's cold face."Are you done?" Alana asked, prompting Leo to nod. He then rested his chin on Alana's shoulder, observing how she embraced her in front of the large mirror before them."In that case, hurry and put on your clothes; I'll help dry your hair later," Alana said again because Leo had just finished bathing. However, Leo shook his head, causing Alana to look at her husband through the mirror."Why? Are you afraid of catching a cold, or are you not feeling cold?" Alana asked."I just want to keep holding you like this. It warms me up," Leo replied casually, irrita
Leo stared at Pedro with a sour expression, irritating Pedro."Could you stop looking at me like that?" Pedro said, making Leo avert his gaze elsewhere. His friend's arrival truly disrupted his private time."Can't you see the time to visit someone's house?" Leo snapped, making Pedro glance at the watch on his wrist."Come on, it's only 9 p.m. You don't usually refuse guests at this hour. Seriously," Pedro said, feeling his arrival was still reasonable."If I came at midnight, you could just chase me away. Besides, my visit is really to discuss something very important," Pedro said, making Leo let out a long sigh."Fine, if your visit is just to talk nonsense, I'll really cut your monthly salary," Leo said, making Pedro lazily roll his eyes."Listen to me, I don't have any grudge against your uncle or anything like that. I've always been professional, even though from the beginning, I disagreed with all your attitudes of always delegating all responsibilities and whatever it is, like
After his conversation with Pedro took a few hours, Leo returned to the room, but his steps halted when he saw Alana staring at him with an annoyed expression, folding her arms, causing Leo to swallow hard. Leo could already sense his wife's mood, especially lately during her pregnancy, Alana seemed to have some unusual feelings for a pregnant woman, requiring Leo to muster extra patience to deal with it."Has Pedro come back?" Alana asked, making Leo nod as he continued to approach her."Couldn't he postpone discussing work matters until tomorrow in the office? Why visit at this hour? Doesn't he understand someone's personal time?" continued Alana, still visibly upset with her husband's secretary's visit."Pedro discussed something important, that's why it couldn't be postponed," explained Leo, making Alana sigh in frustration. After that, Alana turned around and walked to her vanity table to perform her nightly ritual, while Leo could only sigh and follow Alana, standing behind her,
Reno immediately stood up from his seat upon hearing the news that Leo and Alana were on their way to Italy."How could he have such a plan? Shouldn't he just be calm and handle all the projects there?" Reno's outburst made the subordinate delivering the news bow his head."What should we do now?" Reno said again, massaging the bridge of his nose. Reno had to change his strategy when Leo unexpectedly intervened to oversee things himself."Why do you have to look so confused like that? Don't we just need to persuade him for our new project?" a man with smoke billowing from his mouth said."What new project? It's clear that we've changed all the previously approved projects," Reno replied, still looking panicked."Relax a little. Aren't you about to take over all his assets soon? So you just need to play nice for now. Let him see how we're changing all the projects he approved. I know he'll be very angry, but you just need to give him a little understanding that the business we're start
Alana furrowed her brow as she watched Leo pacing around the room, holding his phone to his ear, and occasionally muttering curses."Is there a problem?" Alana asked, making Leo look her way."No, it's just that someone seems to be avoiding my calls," Leo replied, then continued tinkering with his phone and trying to reach the person. However, once again, it seemed that the person Leo was trying to contact was still unreachable, prompting Leo to throw his phone carelessly. Alana could clearly see the mix of frustration and anger on her husband's face, prompting her to reach out and gently stroke Leo's cheek."Who are you calling?" Alana asked, moving closer, causing Leo to wrap his arms around her waist and hug her."It's my uncle, of course, because my coming here is because of him," Leo answered, making Alana narrow her eyes."So the matter you want to resolve is about your uncle?" Alana asked, now understanding the reason for their trip to Italy, making Leo nod."Yes, there seem to