A/n: Finally, we reach the chapter 80. I will announce the winner to the next chapter po. Congrats agad sa mga nanalo. 🥰🫶
Lobby Area"Yes, boss?"Gumuhit ang pagkunot sa noo ni Hugo."B-boss, paano ko malalaman kung sino—"Hugo immediately shows Devi's photo to Boris when he realizes how Boris recognized her Devi in person. "Informed me if she's already at my office," Hugo added.Everyone heard as the boss mentioned, 'She'.Boris's eyes blinked when he saw how beautiful the woman in the photo was. Agad siyang tumango ng sunod-sunod sa kanyang boss. "O-okay boss got it." wika nito at lumakad na palabas ng Conference room.While Boris got out he was thinking and puzzled.'Is it the Boss woman? How impossible is that? Kailan pa? But is it really his woman? Ang ganda... Paano kaya niya napaamo ang mabangis na dragon? I'm sure siya yung nakausap ni Boss the telepono nito kanina. She's very special I thought, dahil kung hindi bakit nito pinapasundo ang babae at dadalhin mismo sa opisina nito... Wow, I'm very excited to see the boss woman. But anyway, thank you sa kanya at kumalma bigla si Boss kanina habang nak
Magic WordDevi yawned and nodded. "Yeah, it's me. Who are you?""I... I'm Boris, Ma'am. The CEO's Internal Assistant." Boris said not blinking an eye. He seemed like looking at a very beautiful goddess."Oh, alright."Biglang nagising si Boris ng magsalitang muli si devi."M-ma'am, b-bakit nandito ho kayo? Kanina pa ba kayo dumating? I'm very sorry ma'am, may pinuntahan lang kasi ako saglit that's why hindi ko napansin ang pagdating n'yo, ma'am." Boris sounds worried."It's fine. I just arrived." Devi informed.Biglang namutla ang tatlong receptionist nang marinig nila ang paguusap sa pagitan ni Devi at Boris. They really did not expect it, isa pa, bigla silang kinabahan at natakot sa kanilang ginawa."M-Ma'am, malalagutan ako ni Boss kapag nalaman na pinaghintay ko kayo dito. I'm really really sorry, ma'am." nakayukong paghingi ng paumanhin ni Boris kay Devi.Devi clicked her tongue and smiled a bit which showed her cute dimples. The smile made Boris stunned and his heart leaped sud
1-Inch ScratchGustong matawa ni Boris. It's confirmed. Ms. Miller is the only magic word to use against his big beast boss."What?! Why are you smirking like an idiot?"Napapakamot sa batok si Boris at sumeryoso ito habang nagkukwento tungkol sa nangyari kanina sa lobby.Suddenly, Hugo's expression turned dark. Bago pa ito magsalita ay inunahan na ito ni Boris."Boss, don't get mad. Ms. Miller doesn't want me to tell you about what happened. She just said, she understood why they did that, and she said. As an employee, they are just following the rules. You are my boss, kaya sinabi ko ito sa inyo."Unti-unting lumingon si Hugo kay Boris. "So, it was your fault, you did not keep an eye on Devi's arrival?"Boris was instantly rendered speechless. Gusto niyang sapakin ang sarili kung bakit pa ba niya iyon nabanggit sa boss niya eh maliwanag naman na sinabi ni Devi na okay lang ang lahat at huwag na nitong banggitin pa kay Hugo."B-boss. G-gumamit kasi ako ng banyo. H-hindi ko naman akala
CafeteriaIsang pagtikhim ang narinig ni Hugo at Devi. Agad sanang tumayo si Devi mula sa pagkakandong niya kay Hugo, but Hugo stopped her again."Sit still," anas niya kay Devi. Then he looks at Boris. "Come in."Pulang-pula ang magkabilang pisngi ni Devi at hind siya makatingin kay Boris. She really wanted to get up and leave, pero imposibleng makakaalis pa siya.When Boris comes out doon pa ni Devi hinarap si Hugo. "You really want to humiliate me to your employee."Kumunot ang noo ni Hugo sa sinabing iyon ni Devi. Hindi ito nagsalita. Napasinghap naman si Devi ng buhatin s'ya ni Hugo at ipinaupo sa gilid ng mesa nito. He then starts to disinfect her scratch on the upper of her collarbone.Devi pursed her lips when Hugo cleaned them with the isopropyl alcohol."Is it painful?" tanong nito ng maramdaman niya ang pagkislot ni Devi.Devi is the type of person who doesn't want to show her emotions or what she really feels to other people. Kaya umiling siya ng bahagya rito.Hugo narrowed
All ProvidedDevi and Hugo finally finish their meal. They smoothly take their meal not knowing that they are a hot topic in the whole Ivanov Corporation.Agad at biglang kumalat sa buong company ang pagkain ng dalawa sa cafeteria. Hindi rin nakalusot ang iilang pagkuha ng larawan ng dalawa habang kumakain. But some of them were warned by Boris and Hugo's personal bodyguards kaya bigla rin ng mga itong binura ang larawan, ngunit may isang nakalusot at agad iyong kumalat sa buong company. Good thing because only Devi's blurred face was shown. Kaya hindi na iyon pinabura ni Boris, but still, he warned the people who spread it not to do it again.Nagtataka man si Devi na biglang dumami ng dumami ang taong pumapasok sa cafeteria ay hindi niya iyon pinansin. Instead she just lazily rested her chin into her palm."Can I ask some favors to you?" Devi said looking cute at Hugo."Anything, just spill it," Hugo said wiping his mouth with the table napkin."Can you help me to investigate my mothe
Smith ResidentsDevi and Hugo were getting ready to go out from Hugo's office, but then Hugo was not yet ready to tie his tie, at napansin iyon ni Devi.Devi moves in front of him. "Let me,"Hugo removes his hands on his tie and he let Devi do it.Devi was serious, and Hugo smirked while looking at Devi."How I love seeing you become so clingy to me right now," suddenly, he said.Devi's hands stop what she is doing and then looks up at Hugo. "I am just helping because we are going to be late," saad ni Devi rito.Hugo continues to smile. "Why not admit it, honey?"Devi's eyes narrowed. Dahil bigla nga siyang napaisip sa tawag sa sa ginawa niyang iyon. Her cheeks blushed as she released Hugo's tie. "You can continue doing it to yourself, Mr. Ivanov."Devi is about to turn and leave when Hugo immediately snakes his arms around Devi's waist."Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Come on, continue, honey," he said.Devi sigh. "Be good," then Devi continues.After they are done. Luma
Dinner With The SmithEveryone was eating smoothly at the long and elegant table with so much delicious food being served."Devi, Xeliestine. You two girls eat and eat. Halos pareho lang kayo ng natawan. So very thin." halos ang mommy lang ni Xillin ang nagsasalita sa kanilang lahat."Mother, parang hindi ka pa nasanay sa akin," Xillin said to her mom while eating so little."Hija, I hope kung magaasawa ka man in the future, yung asawa mo mahihikayat kang kumain ng kumain. Look at yourself, you are very thin. Mas pumayat ka pa ata ngayon simula na ikaw na ang pumwesto sa trono ng daddy mo.""Mom, there is nothing wrong with me. I'm not thin or chubby. Saktong sakto lang ang katawan ko. And if I am going to marry someone, of course, I will obey him. That if kung may mahanap pa akong loyal, katulad ni Hugo kay Devi." sagot ni Xillin sa kanyang ina.Devi suddenly coughs at agad naman siyang dinaluhan ng tubig ni Hugo at hinagod sa likod.Xillin smirked and then looked suspiciously at Devi
Teasing And TeasingAfter dinner, Xesar called Hugo and Lucca upstairs in the study room to discuss something.May kutob agad si Devi na ang paguusapan ng mga ito ay ang tungkol sa nangyari kay Xillin at sa kanya sa gabi ng party.Xillin also dragged Devi into her room at doon sila sa preskong balkonahe ng silid nito naglagi at nagpapahangin.Xillin poured a red wine in the two glasses and she immediately handed the one glass to Devi."Kumusta na ang pakiramdam mo?" tanong agad ni Devi rito."I'm very fine. Gusto ko na nga bumalik sa trabaho, kaso mahigpit na pinagbabawalan ako nila mom and dad. They want to be sure that I am fine before going to work." sagot nito saka tumunga ng kaunting wine."That's good. They just worried about you." Devi said and also sipped her wine lazily."So, how are you? How is your injured foot?""They are fine. I can walk steadily right now.""I see... So, sino ang nag-alaga sayo pagkalabas mo ng hospital habang inbalido ka ng ilang araw?" walang tabas na t
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