The move was over, and although there were many more tears during the farewell, Alma knew, she was confident that everything would be okay.I had to be positive and think the best.Edan drove his Ferrari without taking his eyes off his wife, it broke his heart to see her wiping away again and again the tears that immediately flowed again, like an infinite circle."Don't worry, my love, we'll stop by tomorrow to say hello." I murmur to her, trying to comfort her. Alma nodded, wiping herself again. Edan figured that talking about something would help Alma entertain herself. "You know? I wondered why you hadn't told me about your father before.“I don't know... Alone, it never came up.I came to believe that he was not present in their lives. Edan tried to comment, with as much tact as he could.“Well, no, he hasn't been there for some time, as he himself told you, he left for a while. Alma blurted out, feeling herself filled with rage and disappointment as she remembered."You can see h
Upon leaving college, Alma went on her own to her mother's house, she didn't want to bother Edan, after all, he was a successful businessman and she couldn't be calling him just to be her chauffeur.Things at Alma's house was going quite normally, though strangely, Ricardo was not as drunk as she would have expected to find him at that hour.Sure, he had been drinking, that was obvious, however, Ricardo looked more measured and besides, he kept himself very entertained and focused on some documents.At least, that was a good thing, that Ricardo kept his mind occupied.At the end of the afternoon, Alma called Edan to let him know that he could pick her up at her mother's house, however, Edan ended up apologizing to her, since apparently, he was very busy running some errands and at that moment, he could not pick her up.But Edan agreed to send a chauffeur to Alma in a couple of hours. That was very strange, how long could Edan take in his errands, Alma pondered.Meanwhile, Edan was in
Two days, just two days! She couldn't be happy with Edan for any longer than that, only forty -eight hours... Apparently, that was only the time allowed, the limit of his happiness.The same thing happened on their honeymoon trip, two days with Edan in which Alma allowed herself to get excited, to open her heart, only to end up broken.Again, it happened again, how could I not expect it? Did it really cross her mind that a simple, poor woman like her could be happy with a man like Edan?That was his mistake, believing it again and getting his hopes up... But this time, it wasn't his fault, this time it was fate that was against it and there was no turning back.Alma entered Edan's room, tears streaming down her face as never before and the spasms in her chest growing stronger and stronger.How could it hurt so much? Could he heal with the days like he did the time before?Yes, sure she could, she just needed to focus and take on her reality.*"What do you mean you're pregnant? Edan's
Vengeance, that was the main reason why Vivian had put on this whole show... And it had worked out very well.Those were the consequences that Edan would have to face for daring to want to leave her for a dead fly like Alma, a poor girl who was nothing compared to a woman like her.But there was something else, she needed time... Her parents would quickly find out about her pregnancy by reviewing Vivian's expenses and statements.And when they noticed a bill for a visit to the gynecologist with an echo and a pregnancy test, they would immediately hold you accountable.That's why Vivian needed a scapegoat, at least until the time was right to bring the whole truth to light.Why would I! She was counting on everyone to know the truth, only in due time.Surely her parents would be angry to find out the truth, which was obvious, but in the end, they would support her, because Vivian is, and always has been, their spoiled child.*“Get married? Edan raised an eyebrow, puzzled.It was one t
“Then... You fell in love with your fake wife. Diego repeated for the umpteenth time, Edan's friend and lawyer, talking over the hustle and bustle of the club, unable to believe it."She's not my fake wife!" You yourself witnessed that we really got married. Edan reiterated, much more frustrated than he had been."Yes, but you didn't marry her just to make a real marriage. Diego uttered, amazed by the irony of his friend."Are you going to repeat the same thing over and over again, or are you going to help me with something?" Edan asked, his jaw clenched."I'm sorry, brother, but it's hard to believe..." A guy like you... in love? And from an innocent girl, how do I deduce that she is? Because... From everything you told me, Alma doesn't have much malice.“Ah! Now you're going to judge me. Edan growled, taking another drink."What do you want me to tell you?" It's what you earn by creating that tangle of lies and the worst... You wrapped an innocent young woman in your nets...“You kn
Edan's parents were entering the office, just as Ricardo was saying goodbye at the door.“Dad? Edan asked, surprised."Oh, Edan! I'm sorry, shall we interrupt you? We were just passing by to say hello and Lucy wasn't at the entrance, so..." Erick explained, as he entered the office and noticed that Edan was not alone.“No way! Is that your parents? Ricardo asked Edan, evidently excited.“Yes, sir. In a very solemn manner, Erick stretched out his hand to Ricardo. "Erick O'Connor and she's my wife, Angelica. After the handshake, Ricardo stretched out his hand to Angelica, who couldn't resist her curiosity.“And you are? She asked the stranger."Nice to meet you, I'm Ricardo Contreras, Alma's father. The couple was surprised, but a moment later, Erick was spreading a huge smile."I can't believe it, until we finally meet. Erick commented enthusiastically and Ricardo assumed that he was saying it because of his recent disappearance.“Yes, well, I'm sorry I couldn't meet you sooner... But
By the end of that week, Edan was feeling hopeless, problems starting to pile up.At first, Alma continued with the same elusive attitude.Second, Edan's visit with Vivian to a new doctor had not yielded the expected result and had corroborated it... Vivian was pregnant.And third, Erick insisted that Edan organize the family dinner, which was a problem.There was no way to tell Alma that Erick had met Ricardo and suggested dinner, without telling her that Ricardo himself had visited Edan in his office.And although at first, Edan did not want Alma to find out about the recent business relationship she had made with Ricardo, that had now changed.What was Ricardo doing visiting Edan in his office? Alma would ask questions and Edan knew he couldn't lie to her, he had to tell her the truth, and that same weekend, he planned to do so.*Saturday arrived... Just a week ago, Edan and Alma had given themselves completely to each other, and now, they seemed like a pair of strangers.However,
Although at first, Luz, Alma's mother, was a little reluctant, having to attend a family dinner at Edan's apartment to meet his parents.It was, above all, the fact that he was attending with Ricardo, that he liked least about the matter.However, for the sake of her daughter and for the contract Alma had signed, Luz decided to accept.A week had passed, and the day of the family dinner had arrived.The first to arrive were the O’Connor’s, whom Edan greeted with great enthusiasm, while Alma was still getting ready.Although in reality, she was in her room taking deep breaths and trying to control her nerves.Because it was one thing to have to simulate and improvise in any eventuality in front of Edan's parents, however, controlling what his parents said would not be possible.Although Luz was aware of all the deception, the contract and the kind of people who were Edan's parents, thanks to her constant talks with Alma.Ricardo didn't know anything, so Alma hoped he wouldn't say anyth
A moment of happiness, in the midst of so much pain, overwhelmed the O’Connor’s, finally the head of the family was back, somewhat depressed, but awake and that changed everything.Alma called the whole family and in the midst of the joy and celebration that the O’Connor’s were doing in the clinic room, one more piece of news, which was announced by Erick himself, surprised them all."Alma is pregnant!" I shout with a small smile, leaving Edan open mouthed. "Congratulations, son! Erick opened his arms to receive his son in an effusive hug, in which everyone's eyes watered.A moment later, Edan was carrying Alma in his arms, lifting her up in front of everyone."Thank you..." Edan muttered to Alma's face.“Why? If the work was two..." She asked perplexed, everyone laughed."For making me the happiest man in the world." I whisper, spreading a smile of complete happiness.The following weeks, everything was put in order, Edan took over the headquarters of INCAPITAL and the advertising co
"You have ten minutes. The officer growled at Vivian and Cassandra, who looked around with some disgust, feeling degraded and embarrassed.The women sat down at the table pointed out by the officer and waited impatiently, it was the first time they had been in such a place and they hoped it would be the last.Minutes later, the officer came in again with Henry handcuffed and with some force, made him sit at the same table as them."What are you doing here?" Henry grumbled angrily."How do you ask that?" We are your family. Vivian replied, pretending to be indignant."You say so... The first one who came to point at me and accuse me?" Henry muttered, clenching his jaw."And what did you want me to do?" What would allow me to be accused of complicity in accompanying you in this filth? She rebutted decisively, showing her rage.“Henry... It's not the time to argue, we have very little time and we just wanted..." Cassandra cleared her throat and tried to gather courage, trying to calm thi
Henry hadn't left Vivian's apartment; he just went down to the car to get something. Hearing the pile of trash coming out of Ethan's mouth, he understood something: he had lost everything.He hadn't wanted to accept it before, he felt he still had a chance, as long as Vivian was engaged to a wealthy man, Henry kept hope and with Vivian's sudden pregnancy, he felt sure that his situation would change.But in a matter of minutes, he realized that everything had gone down the drain. In a very short time, the world would learn that the Ortegas were bankrupt and would become the gossip of society.Up to that point, the creditors had given them deadlines, considering their last name and their position, but when the truth of their economic situation came out, they would be chased like rats and those were not people with whom you could negotiate.Strangely, that night, after Ethan clarified that he had renounced his inheritance, he didn't react as he usually did, with punches and insults, he
The meeting went great, Vivian smiled with pleasure as she watched as Henry seemed more and more interested in his fiancé and Ethan behaved up to the task. But it was no longer the time to talk about trivialities, and Ethan needed to take advantage of the situation as soon as possible.Yes, Mr. Ortega, you are right, the country's economic situation has been a bit adverse lately, but thanks to our strategies, we have managed to quickly position INCAPITAL among the best..."I'm glad to hear that, I've always admired Erick for how he came to excel after having nothing..." Henry said and that's where Ethan wanted to go."That's right, my father created that company from scratch and without having resources in his hands, so imagine what could be achieved with the necessary investment available..." Ethan cast the first bait."What do you mean, son?" Henry tried to sound nice to the man who, according to him, would get him out of his financial misfortune."Well, Mr. Ortega," Ethan puffed up
Erick looked at him very seriously, Ethan was stunned, had he heard correctly?“What?"Well, not at least as a headquarters manager, but if you want a lower-level position, I could—" Erick tried to approach Ethan, who was watching him in horror."What are you saying, Dad?" Ethan repeated, trying to absorb his father's words.Edan and Edgar were put on alert, after everything that had happened at the last family gatherings, they no longer knew how their brother might react to Erick's words."How did you hear, Ethan... How did you think the headquarters would leave you after you almost bankrupted it?" And not only that, instead of taking responsibility, you tried to deceive me..." Erick explained, scowling."Yes, I made a mistake, but because of that, are you going to leave me on the street?" With nothing? What about my family? What am I going to do?! How am I supposed to provide for my kids? — Ethan shouts, getting upset."I'd never abandon you, that's why I'm offering you an administr
There was no way Ethan would agree to leave his wife, much less when he was in a race against his brother where he had to prove how qualified he was to run the headquarters of his father's company.And Ethan wouldn't give his father another reason to leave INCAPITAL's headquarters to Edan, again.But there was a problem, and that is that, although Vivian was very much in love with Ethan and at first, she had agreed to wait for him, everything had changed from the moment Henry threatened her.Desperate, Vivian returned to make several more visits to Ethan, she gave him a thousand stupid reasons for him to ask his wife for a divorce once and for all, however, Ethan did not change his mind, he did not give in at all to her requests, so, with a heart full of anger and disappointment, Vivian had no choice but to act.Vivian, no longer caring about her reputation or what people would say, all she needed, in that moment of desperation, was to quickly get a good economic position and she woul
They were two very hard and intense months, both for Edan and for Alma, they hardly slept, they lived stressed, running around all the time and no matter how hard they tried, although they managed to position themselves as a prestigious company, they did not manage to take the position as one of the most important companies in the country.That had Edan very disappointed.It was late and Alma had fallen asleep on the couch at home, they had taken some work to the apartment so they wouldn't have to stay in the office late at night, as they had done before.Edan was still working, even though he was starting to nod off, he was still reviewing the last performance reports of the month, and although they were very good for a company that was just starting, it was not enough, not to call the company a jewel, as he had promised his father.He was disappointed, it seemed that they would not make it and they only had two weeks left until the deadline, Edan threw the papers aside and sighed in
There were a lot of missed calls on Vivian's phone, at first, she didn't answer because she was in the shower, but when she noticed her father's insistence, it seemed strange to her, what could have happened?The phone rattled in her hand again, causing her a little start, her father had always been a loving and accommodating man with her, but since money began to run low, his attitude had also changed, causing Vivian to fear him.“Hello? She asked cautiously, accepting the call."Vivian, send me your location right now. Henry ordered, bluntly.“What? Dad, what are you talking about? She commented, filled with a bad feeling."Don't pretend, Vivian, do as I tell you right now..." Henry growled authoritatively. "Send me your location now." He repeated."No..." she murmured, feeling her body tremble, how could she get out of this situation?“How? Did I hear wrong?"No, Dad, the thing is...""I'm not interested in your excuses, Vivian, either you send me your location right now, or you ab
The door to the office opens slightly and the young assistant peeks out.“Lord?Ethan lifts his face, but the girl didn't have a chance to speak, the door slamming open when another person pushes her. Vivian makes her appearance, erect, proud, trying to show dignity, although inside, she felt broken."I've come to talk to you, Ethan. She growled, entering uninvited and leaving the attendant speechless.Ethan gets up with a furrow between his eyebrows, how dare Vivian go look for him at the company? What was he trying to do? What would they discover? Besides, he didn't have time for this, he had only a month left to deliver the countless reports to his father and although he had managed to make up quite a few numbers, there were some facts that were impossible to hide."Leave us alone." Ethan ordered his assistant, who was still leaning out of the door, curiously. The girl left. "What are you doing here, Vivian?" He asked, frowning."What am I doing here?" Do you still have the nerve t