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Banquet 5: Black I.D Card"Who?" Devi asks again."Hunter. 'He' is also a member," aniya ni Xillin kay Devi."I don't want to ask any questions because I am uninterested in it. But, I'm just curious. Why do you want to meet him?" nakataas kilay na tanong ni Devi rito."Because I want to clarify something," ang tanging sagot ni Xillin kay Devi."Oh, alright. I don't have any questions anymore." Devi reached for her wine and sipped it slowly while deep in her thoughts."Kaso. Parang ang labo na makilala ko isa man sa grupo ng MOF." Xillin heaved a deep sigh. Feeling hopeless."Is it very important to meet them?" tanong ni Devi rito."Not so,"Napapatango si Devi."Hey, Luna. Ikaw. What did you feel na nakilala mo ang isa sa utak ng MOF, ang business economic force ng halos buong bansa?" napakunot ang noo at napataas kilay si Devi sa tanong na iyon ni Xillin. "Aren't you amazed by the identity I have as one of them?" Xillin feels proud.Devi shook her head and smirked. "Sorry, I can't re
Banquet 6: Possessive WayCody was going back upstairs. He left his boss Hugo in the group of big businessmen and big politicians because he wanted to use a comfort room. The boss and others were drinking alcohol and smoking on the terrace event area.Ang pangalawang palapag ng venue area ay para lang sa mga special guests o sa tao na kabilang sa malalaking antas sa lipunan, and Hugo was one of them.Cody's boss is very bored. He just went to the BWA banquet to show his presence and support the campaign. He socialized a few minutes then went straight upstairs to get away from the crowded place.As Cody walked at the side through the stairs, his eyes spotted something familiar face. Kumunot ang noo niya dahil agad niyang nakilala nang matagal niyang titigan ang mukha ng lalaking may edad na nakaharap sa kanyang direksyon."Oh, It's Mr. Miller, hindi nga ako nagkakamali. Iyon rin ang mukhang nakita ko sa profile niya." Cody said in a low voice while scanning the middle-aged man.Napasuly
Banquet 7: My Man, My Choice"Sorry... I just arrived, Honey."Devi's mouth fell open. She blinked her eyes as she looked at the arms around her waist."Is he your father, honey?" a deep and very gentle tone speaks near her ear.Devi's heart leaps in a sudden. She slowly looks up at the tall man tightly embracing her body. She deeply gulped when their eyes met."H-Hugo?" Devi whispered as her heart skipped a bit.Hugo smirked then his face went near her face and kissed her lips without any warning.Devi's eyes widened when she felt Hugo's warm lips with a taste of cigarette and liquor in it, and her heart beat even more when Hugo started to deepen the kiss as if he was punishing her.Cody on the other side suddenly covered his eyes like a kid as his boss kissed the shocking woman who was in his arms. And Favio was also shocked while looking at the kissing couple in front of him.Devi's hands slowly pushed Hugo when she felt suffocated from the kiss. Tumigil naman si Hugo sa mariing pa
Banquet 8: My FiancéeHugo was a bit surprised when Devi took the initiative to kiss him. Hindi n'ya pinalagpas ang pagkakataong iyon at tinugon naman niya ng mariin ang paghalik nito sa kanya. When Devi was about to lose air and feel suffocated, doon pa lang tumigil si Hugo sa paghalik sa kanya ng mariin.Cody of course, was also surprised. Agad nitong inilihis ang kanyang mga mata sa direksyon ng dalawa na parang nagtutukaan sa harapan nila mismo ng daddy ni Devi.When Hugo finally released Devi's lips, Devi's face flushed red immediately. Awtomatikong tinapunan niya ito ng masamang tingin. But Hugo just smiled at her, and gently wiped the red lipsticks on the corner of her lips."Devi! I won't accept you with this man! Did you hear me?!" galit na singhal ng Daddy niya na s'yang ikinalingon ng mga tao na malapit sa gawi ng kinaroroonan nila.Hugo's gentle face that was staring at Devi turned dark and cold as he heard it. "Let me talk to your father, honey," Hugo said, asking for perm
Banquet 9: Ruthless MovesThe man dropped his mouth in surprise. "Your... your what?""This is Devi Miller, My fiancée," said Hugo, as if he was so sure about it."Really? You are going to get married?" the man was still in shock, then he looked in Cody's direction. "Cody, is it true, that she's your boss's fiancée?" hindi pa s'ya nakuntento at tinanong n'ya rin ang nananahimik na si Cody.Cody then nodded. "Yes, sir Lucca. She is the boss's future wife."Devi was speechless. All of a sudden, she was immediately going to be a future wife to the strangers."Oh huh! The sought-after bachelor, Hugo Ivanov is finally going to settle down. Wow, what a big news." Lucca was startled.Devi pressed her forehead, bago pa s'ya makapagsalita ay may masuyong braso ang humili sa kanya at inakbayan s'ya nito. She looked up and she saw Hugo slightly smiling at her."You...""Honey, this is Lucca Bozzelli, one of my colleagues and at the same time, my business partner," Hugo introduced Devi and Lucca.
Driving ViolationXillin was unconscious and she whispered very slowly for help."Xillin I'm here, I'm already here. Hold on, please... Quick, quick, her head is bleeding!" natarantang sigaw ni Devi sa mga tao sa paligid.Napatingin naman agad si Lucca at Hugo sa ulo ng babae, at nakita nga nilang may dugo sa ulo nito."Let me carry her!" Lucca said to Devi.Binitawan naman ni Devi si Xillin sa mga braso ni Lucca. Naramdaman na lang niya ang maingat na paghila ni Hugo sa kanya patungo sa katawan nito."No—""Let me handle this, okay?" Hugo's gentle voice was heard above her head.Devi didn't speak, she just looked at Lucca gently carrying Xillin. Narinig ni Devi nang tinawag ni Hugo si Cody at ang ibang tauhan nito. Hindi na niya iyon pinakinggan at napatingin na lang s'ya sa dalawang lalaki na duguan.Devi feels guilty about what happened to Xillin. Kung hindi niya ito iniwan na mag-isa sigurado siya na walang nangyaring masama rito.Dahil malayo sa kasiyahan ang lahat. Walang sinuman
Past IssueLucca and Hugo are inside the Neurologist doctor's office. Hugo was on time when Xillin's neurologist attended doctor's call Lucca in the office. He also followed Lucca to get some information about Xillin's condition for Devi.The doctor started his diagnosis review, and the two of them listened."As of now, I can say that Ms. Smith is out of danger. The bleeding of her head came out from her scalp. As you said Mr. Bozzelli, Ms. Smith was unconscious when you found her with her head injury. As I viewed her head x-ray, her head on both sides was fine. But on her left side, although it was fine, she got a wound that caused the bleeding. I'm sure, Ms. Smith's head hit with a hard object, just like a wall, or a big rock.""How did that happen if you didn't see any injuries in her body? Kung hindi siya nakipaglaban o nanlaban why did she get hit in the head?" Lucca was curious about Xelestine case. Lalo at may dalawang lalaki na naroon sa lugar kung saan nila ito nakitang walang
Devi's PhobiaHugo returned to the E.R. treatment area. Napasukan niyang ginagamot ng doctor ang mga namuong dugo sa kaliwang paa ni Devi, habang ang isang doctor naman ay ginagamot ang namamaga na kanang paa nito.Agad kumunot ang noo ni Hugo habang nakatitig sa mukha ni Devi.Devi at that time was in pain. Nakataas ang isang braso nito na walang pasa at sugat sa kanyang noo habang nakapikit at nakakagat-labi ito na wari'y tinitiis ang sakit na kanyang nararamdaman.Hugo comes near Devi's bedside. "Will you treat her wounds gently?" Hugo's deep and dark voice was heard.Napatingin naman sa kanyang madilim na mukha ang mga doctor at nurse na abala sa paggamot kay Devi."Y-yes, Mr. Ivanov." biglang nataranta ang dalawang babae na doctor nang dahil sa presensya ni Hugo na nasa tabi ni Devi.Devi opened her eyes slowly. Napatingin naman agad siya sa doctor na bahagyang nanginginig ang mga kamay sa paggamot sa kanya. Napatingala naman siya kay Hugo at nagtagpo ang kanilang mga mata."You m
Breakfast2 Weeks LaterDevi and Hugo are still in the Ivanov Mansion. Hugo's grandparents are still with them. Gustong gusto na ni Hugo ang bumalik sa Villa nila at masolo si Devi but his grandparents and parents didn't allow them as long as his grandparents were there."Grandma, Grandpa, kailan ang balik niyo province?" Hugo asks them while they are having breakfast.Helga and Victor frowned upon hearing it.Victor put down the newspaper that she was reading. And Helga stopped eating."Are you trying to send us out?" Victor asks narrowing his eyes."You brat, at balak mo talaga kaming pauwiin na?" Helga said throwing Hugo a deadly look."I'm just asking. My wife feels bored staying here at the mansion." Hugo uses Devi dahil malakas ang asawa niya sa mga ito. They really adored Devi since there is no woman in the Ivanov family."Si Devi o ikaw?" Helga sneered.Harvey smirks. Alam niyang uwing-uwi na ang anak niya sa Villa nito kasama si Devi.Hugo pursed his lips and silently ate his
PinnedAt the parking lot. Hugo and Devi were hand in hand walking in their car. Agad lumabas ang driver ng kotse at binuksan ang backseat. Malapit na sila sa kotse ng biglang huminto si Devi sa paglalakad."What happened?" Hugo asked frowning."Honey, I'm tired of walking. My ankle is hurting." Devi said, complaining.Hugo smirks.Devi slowly raised her arms. "Carry me, Mr. Ivanov, please?" she cutely said.Hugo nodded. "Of course, my clingy wife," Hugo whispered and carried Devi into his arms.Devi instantly hooked her arms around her husband's neck and leaned into his arms. "Thank you, hubby. I love you."Hugo was pleased.After he placed Devi in the car. Isasara na sana niya ang pinto. But Devi pulled him inside the car. Hugo has no choice but to get inside dahil si Devi na ang umusod papasok.When the driver got inside the car, he immediately pulled down the partition of the car.Devi instantly moves and snuggles into her husband's arms."Are you drunk?" Hugo asks her.Devi shook
Old CoupleDevi was satisfied with her husband's kiss. Her eyes sparkled again while learning Hugo's broad chest. Tumingala siya rito at ngumiti. She reached the corner of his lips and wiped the red taint with her thumb. Hugo let her do it while embracing her waist.The powerful couple is showing affection to each other while Emma is still in front of them.Emma couldn't take it anymore; she avoided staring at them while walking in the background with her heart aching.Ang hindi nila alam ay ang mga paparazzi na sikretong kinukuhanan ang mag-asawa ng mga larawan. May kuha rin habang nandoon si Emma. Ang paghahalikan rin ng mag-asawa ay kuhang kuha sa kamera."Are you tired? You want to go home now?" masuyong tanong ni Hugo kay Devi.Devi nodded. "Yeah. But, everyone is still here even your family. How can we go home just like that?" Devi said and yawned.Hugo smirks and kisses her forehead. "Come on, ako ang bahala."Devi nodded. "Okay."Hugo gently drags Devi, but before they can reac
Intense KissWhile Esmeralda corner Devi, Emma also corners Hugo. Iyon yung oras na susundan na ni Hugo si Devi sa comfort room dahil sa bahagya nang nagtatagal si Devi at hindi pa bumabalik.He was afraid, dahil baka maulit ang nangyari sa nakaraang malaking party na naganap at napuruhan si Devi sa nagtangkang umatake kay Xillin. He can't afford seeing Devi injured again.Paliko na si Hugo ng lumapit sa kanya si Emma na may bitbit na dalawang baso ng alak."Can I have this toast with you?" Emma said and then handed him a glass of wine.Hugo frowned slightly."Don't tell me aayawan mo ako?" Emma was daring, iyon ay dahil bahagya na siyang nakakainom ng alak."Yes. I will refuse it." Hugo said with a serious gaze.Emma smirks. "Oh, why? Dahil ba sa babae na ipinalit mo sa akin?""Yes, because I will drive home and my wife is with me. Her safety is my top priority." Sagot ni Hugo ng diretso rito. Wala siyang pakialam sa mararamdaman nito."Do you love her?""Of course, I do," Hugo said.
RetaliationEsmeralda was trying to talk to Hugo but she ended up with Devi. Sinundan niya ito ng tumungo ito papuntang banyo. Itinaon niya na hindi nito kasama si Hugo. She was alone.Pagkatapos ni Devi gunamit ng banyo ay naghugas siya ng kamay. Naramdaman niyang may isang ginang sa kabilang sink. It was Esmeralda Turner. Pinakilala ito sa kanya kanina ng kanyang mother-in-law. Hindi ito pinansin ni Devi ngunit naramdaman niyang sa kanya ito nakasulyap ng mariin at may galit."So, ikaw ang babae ngayon sa buhay ni Hugo?" Esmeralda said, she sounds serious.Devi reached a hand tissue to dry her hands saka humarap sa ginang. "No. I'm not just his woman. I am his wife." Taas noong sinabi rito ni Devi.Esmeralda narrowed her eyes and didn't say any other words."Um, excuse me, ma'am," Devi said and was about to excuse herself."Don't go. Let me ask you some questions first." Esmeralda stops Devi from going out.Devi stopped. Naramdaman niyang may tao sa pinto at hindi pumasok ng tuluyan.
Apprentice"Oh, hey grandma...""You brat, bakit hindi mo man lang pinapakilala sa amin ang babae na kanina mo pa binubuntutan!" The old woman said in a frown.Hugo pressed his forehead. "Honey, I forgot to introduce you to our grandparents. Come, let me introduce you to them." Hinila ng bahagya ni Hugo si Devi palapit sa isang pares na matanda na kasalukuyang nakaupo sa vip table. "Grandma, Grandpa... This is Devine Miller Ivanov, my wife. Honey, this is my Grandma Helga Ivanov, and Grandpa Victor Ivanov." Hugo introduces Devi to his grandparents.Devi smiled at the old couple. Lumapit siya rito at nagbigay galang sa pamamagitan ng pag-mano at halik sa pisngi ng dalawang matanda.The old couple felt satisfied and also smiled warmly at Devi."Hija, are you pregnant?""Grandma..." Hugo instantly cut his grandma."What? I'm just asking her, brat! Kailan mo pa kami balak bigyan ng apo sa tuhod?" Helga said narrowing her eyes at Hugo."Yeah, grandson. Your grandma is right. Kailan n'yo pa
IntroduceAfter the fashion runways, all the guests gathered at the luxurious fashion reception to enjoy the food and drinks.Nagpalit na rin sila Devi, Yanzy, Xillin, Sarina, Alice, and Yna. The six of them were the center of attractions and attention. Idagdag pa na ang mga suot nila ay provided rin ni Sitti.May lumapit na iilan kay Yna, Alice at lalo na kay Sarina na mga talent endorsement company.Hindi na sinubukan ng mga talent manager and CEO's na kausapin pa at alukin ng endorsement sina Devi, Yanzy and Xillin because their man which is one of the influential personalities around Kana City once declared, 'No Chance For Endorsement'. They immediately turned down the endorsement.Yna wanted to accept one endorsement, which is the toothpaste, and also food products. She has a beautiful smile and an innocent, gentle face that fits the endorsement.Alice, which is very shy and serious. She instantly refused the beauty products because she has a lot of work in the Miller Company. Cod
Six Expensive Princesses"Honey, go back to your chair," Devi whispered to Hugo."I don't want to go back in our supposed chair. You know me very well," he said when Hugo was still accompanying her.Devi smirks. "Of course, I know."Nakita ni Devi ang paglabas ni Yanzy, Xillin, Sarina, Alice, and Yna. Ang pinakahuli naman ay ang godmother niyang si Sitti.Everyone shouted at Sitti's name when she was finally with them. Tumungo ito sa tabi ng unahan ni Devi at Hugo. They move forward and then humbly bow to finish their show. Nakisabay na rin si Hugo. He had no choice, he didn't want to leave Devi's side at bumalik sa tabi ni Emma."Well... well, the catwalk is finally over. Let's give Sitti's Masterpiece a round of applause..." Sigaw ng emcee ng malakas.Pumalakpak naman ang lahat kasabay ng paglapit ng emcee sa gawi ni Sitti at ng mga naggagandahang modelo nito."Hello, Ms. Sitti... Welcome to Kana City." The Emcee greeted her and excitedly kissed her cheeks as she handed a microphone
Hugo's P.D.A"Let me help my wife..."The emcee was in awe while widening her eyes. The audience also parted their lips with awe."You— your wife... Your wife, Mr. Ivanov?"Hugo nodded. "Yes, my wife.""S—sure Mr. Ivanov, you can help your wife fix her sandals." The Emcee stammered while gazing at Hugo's domineering aura.Hugo gently gazed at Devi and then kneeled with his left knee, and he slowly fixed Devi's loose hook sandals.Pigil ang hininga at humahanga ang halos lahat ng audience habang nakatitig sa dalawa. The words of Hugo lvanov 'my wife', still don't process on their minds. At nasundan pa ng pagluhod nito sa harapan ng magandang modela.Hugo is like a Prince kneeling to help his Princess.Devi's eyes were gently staring at him while her left hand rested on Hugo's shoulder and her left hand held up her long gown.Both of them are very beautiful, indeed a perfect couple.After Hugo fixed the hook of her sandal, he stayed kneeling, and what he did next amazed the whole audienc