“Is he sleeping, Mom?” Joshua asked his mother harshly.Martha closed the door at Travis’s room before motioning for her son to follow. The guests have already gone home so there is no more disturbance. Joshua followed his mother until they entered her room. After closing the door, his mother immediately spoke. “We have to change our plan and we can’t be self-assured about the medicine we are given to him.”“I noticed that his true behavior is coming back.” Joshua agreed to his mother. “We need to make him believe that he has a woman to marry. We’re going to use the document we got from Teddy.”Joshua grinned as he remembered what his mother was referring to. They actually put that aside because of their plans. And he already has a woman he can use for his brother to marry. There was a sound of Martha’s laughter after she and her son completed their plan. No one can stop them because Lauro is already in hospital abroad. Destiny and time are now in their favor. Once Travis is marrie
“Children, will you understand Mommy if I say I don’t know who your father is?” Shaina asked the twins.Before they respond after a long silence, the two exchanged glances first, then they both nodding at her later. She smiled and somehow heaved a sigh of relief. She doesn’t want to keep it a secret from her children. Another thing is that they will not stop asking a question until they gets the right answer. “Don’t worry, Mommy, we can help you find our father!” Adrian bent backward when he faced his mother. “Yes, Adrian was right, Mommy. I’m so excited to go home and find our daddy!”Suddenly, the two fell silent when they didn’t getting a response from their mother. They stared at her who just looked stunned watching at them. The twins exchanged quizzical looks, asking each other if they had said anything surprising to their mother. Shaina gulped after a minute of being quiet. Sometimes it’s really surprising how intelligent and how the children think. Especially Adrian, he see
Shaina’s plan to visit her grandmother was interrupted due to a problem with the company. Almost all of their clients wants to break the contract with them and move to their rival company, which she was familiar with.“We can’t blame them. They would rather be a client of a well-known company and is attached to a huge name company, too.”Ralph looked depressed. Shaina looked at the young man with pity. It seems like his age has suddenly doubled now because of the problem. She clenched her fist. According to the investigation, the opponent did a stabbing. They would really do everything to dismiss each of their rival in the world business. She also just found out that apart from Rex, her other cousin is also close to the Villanova family.When it was announced that Angeline was Mr. Travis Villanova’s woman, her family’s company grew even higher. She should be happy for this, but business is business and her loyalty is with Ralph. She heard that Rex will be the CEO of her grandma’s comp
Shaina stayed in her seat eventhough the people attended the meeting were gone. Ralph patiently awaits her decision. He didn’t want to force the girl eventhough it was her job. It will totally change her life once she appears in public and the people who know her will be able to socialize with her. A few minutes later, Shaina sighed before speaking. “I accept their challenge.”“Are you sure?” Ralph asked worriedly but his face was happy with the girl’s decision. Shaina smiled sparingly and nodded. She also couldn’t bear to watch his friend’s business sink. Another thing is that she is one of the shareholders of the company he built. He helped her a lot and now is the time to return his kindness to her.At the Villanova family’s mansion, Travis struggled to stand on his own again. Joshua and his mother are not around because they are busy with the company. In his study of the document in the company, Joshua was able to operate it well. From what he can see, the board members and stock
Upon entering the old woman’s room, Shaina immediately revealed about her twin children. She saw the surprise on the face of her grandmother’s at first, then she started crying. “We wasn’t there for you, so you must have suffered. I and your father did nothing.”“Don’t be sad, grandma. There is a good person who helped me there, he is the reason why I didn’t come here immediately.”Understandably, Cristy caressed her granddaughter’s cheek again. She was happy and Shaina had a second family. Somehow, her will to leave the world is now secure because Shaina is in a much better situation.“Grandma, I have one more thing to apologize for. I don’t want to antagonize our family, but I just followed my heart when I started a life in Italy.” Cristy just listened to her granddaughter’s story about her current situation. At first, she was hurt but she didn’t blame her. Besides, she taught her to become confident and be successful in life. She should be happy because she has proven something to
“Thank you for your concern, Aunt Matilda, but you are not in Italy to think that I only had flings or go out with different foreign men in there. Besides, I am not like your daughter who is afraid of running out of men.” She was still smiling at the woman and emphasized the last sentence. “How dare yo—” “Matilda, we are in front of the food!” Jessy quickly scolded his wife before she could finish what she had to say. “Are you insulting us?” Lovely’s heart swelled with anger. “Lovely,” Angeline called softly her sister to stop her from speaking. “Oh, I was only responding your mother, My Dear Cousin. I guess she deserve to hear the truth.” Shaina pretended to be angry. “Shaina, the food is getting cold.” Gabriel scooped up a dish and placed it on his daughter’s plate. “Matilda, everybody is changing. Don’t make judging a habit.” Cristy’s voice was gentle but not happy with what she heard. Matilda never spoke again. As much as possible, she does not want her husband’s mother to
“I don’t like your sense of humor, are you joking or mocking our mother?”The confidence in the aura of Matilda’s face suddenly disappeared. Her insulting look gradually changed to anger at the same time as her lips pressed firmly together. As if she was being slapped and humiliated infront of her family when a little boy criticize her behavior. “Adrian, she’s your grandmother.” Shaina calmly scolded her son but she couldn’t help but smile at what she heard. “You see? Even the boy was not happy with your judgmental attitude.” Annoyed, Jessy’s sermon to his wife. Matilda snobbed her husband and her shame on herself just increased.“She was insulting you, Mommy. So what if Pappy Daisy is our biological father? Why does she have to ask you in a sarcastic way? Family should not ask you like that.”Angeline and Lovely were speechless. The young boy was right and even surpassed like an old man in the way he’s speaking. Sometimes Lovely was really annoyed by her mother’s behavior. She was
On the day of the event, Shaina got ready early to go to the bidding’s venue. She is determined to be match with Angeline now even if her own family’s company will get affected. At Travis’s house, Angeline waited patiently for the young man. They must reach the hall together. She was confident that their company would remain the one chosen by Travis. Travis stared at the woman sitting on the sofa. When she smiled upon seeing him, his expression remained blank. He stared at her body as she move and stood up. Angeline is tall and has a beautiful body shape. She’s wearing a red dress that fitted to her body, that made her look attractive. The girl’s dress also had a deep groove in the chest and exposed her cleavage. It wasn’t obscene to look at but Travis didn’t like that. They don’t just go to events.“Son, it’s Angeline who can go with you in the car,” Matilda provoked the young man’s silence. The smile on Angeline’s lips was erased when there was no readable emotion on Travis’s fac
Ava didn’t complain when the young man took her to his condominium. He didn’t want to allow her to go back to her apartment and be alone there.“From now on you will live here. I know you don’t want us to live together under the same roof. Don’t worry, and I will sleep on the other pad.” Alexander organized the bed so that the girl could lie down.Ava watched the young man with a smile. She didn’t think he knew anything about such work. His bedroom was fine, but the young man changed the ambience according to what he wanted for her.“So, are you okay here? If you need anything, just call me or call me on my phone.”Instead of answering the young man, she hugged him. He was obviously surprised by what she did and did not move immediately. “Thank you!”“For what?” Alexander asked, smiling and caressing the back of the girl’s head.“For understanding and loving me.”He held the girl by both shoulders, then moved her head slightly away from his body so that he could observe her face. “So,
“If you don’t need anything else, just leave, and you’re a big bother to us,” Alexander repulses the man. If only Ava wasn’t by his side, he would have dodged a punch in the face.“Fine, I’ll do what you want, but not here.” Brix seems forced to plead.Shaking his head, Alexander turned away from the man with Ava.Brix chases after Ava again and blocks their path. “What else do you want? I’m already humbled!”“Brix, that’s not humility you’re doing.” Ava spoke calmly to the young man.“Professor, I know you are kind. Maybe you could ask for your boylet?” He tried to hold the girl’s hand, but Alexander quickly collared him.“Don’t you dare touch her! And also, watch your mouth, and your father’s name might be ruined right now, right here.”Brix took a step back in fear, and Alexander’s stare was already deadly. He was unable to speak or move as Alexander turned his back. Annoyed, he punched the wall when the two were gone. If his father goes to jail, it’s his fault. It was his fault, a
Ben couldn’t help but smile when his eyes met with the young man he had looked down upon earlier. If today was just a bad dream, he didn’t want to wake up.“That’s why he had the courage to answer the Vice Mayor’s family earlier.” It seems that one of the witnesses also exclaimed in surprise earlier.“Because the Vice Mayor’s wife and son are also arrogant, they are looking down on people. Karma for him now if her husband loses the election,” another woman commented sarcastically.Lucy’s lips pressed tightly when she heard loud whispers around her. She didn’t want to get off the stage and had to represent the desired friendship with the chairman’s son.“Is there a problem earlier?” The mayor asked and also heard the noise.“Ah, it’s just a little misunderstanding, mayor. You know young people; they can be hotheaded, especially when it comes to women they both like.” Ben excused himself.The people there looked at Brix and Alexander and then at the woman next to the latter. The vice ma
“What happened?” Ava asked the young man as her gaze followed Brix and his parents. They were obviously excited about who they were going to congratulate and it was as if nothing had happened recently.“Why didn’t you tell me you were going here tonight?” Ava was left speechless and the young man didn’t answer her but instead asked a question. He wanted to take her with him earlier but she refused because of his mother. His mother also didn’t want to tell him and was hoping for a surprise, but she got into trouble.Alexander carefully observed the young woman’s face and then examined her clothing. He immediately took off the coat and put it on her shoulders because the girl was wearing no sleeves. Her beautiful face is attractive especially with lipstick on her lips. The knee-length dress is a perfect fit for her curvy body. It looked sexy and when he looked around he seemed to want to take the girl home. Admiration was evident in the eyes of the men there towards Ava.“Baby, your Mo
“But before anything else!” Ben stole the scene. “I will also take this opportunity so that your grandson can meet my son. If possible, I want to infect my son with your grandson's hard work, if that’s okay?” He asked the chairman with a smile.A corner of Alexander's lips lifted when he saw Brix hurrying up to the stage even though he didn’t have the approval yet. It is obvious that the family is hungry for fame and will do anything to get what they want.Lucy has also followed her son and wants to be the apple of the eye as well with the people’s respected business family.Arriana stopped her eyes from rolling when Lucy kissed her. It’s better that they face everyone now to see what the reaction will be when her son is introduced.Travis smiled before speaking. “You can ask my grandson.”Brix, Ben, and Lucy followed where the chairman was pointing. It looks like they missed it, and the man they hated was the first they saw where the gentleman was pointing.“Perhaps the chairman is r
“You are the victim and your son? For what reason?” Arriana asked Lucy calmly.Lucy suddenly hesitated to answer the woman’s question. Many media people are listening and watching. If she tells the truth, her husband’s name will be more affected.Ben smiled and changed the subject before his wife could speak. “Mrs. Aragon, nice to see you again. Please bear with my wife, who was just jealous. Don’t worry, I will fix the mess tomorrow and hold those responsible responsible.” Ben gave Alexander a threatening look.Arriana smiled at the couple. “Is he the one you mean to hold accountable tomorrow?” She pointed to her son, who was standing quietly next to her.“Mrs. Aragon, I don’t know how he got into this gathering. Don’t worry, and I won’t sue the university if you fire that professor and that man.” Lucy even smiled at the lady.“Do you know him, especially his parents?” Arriana asked and still restrained.Lucy was stunned again and did not know how to answer the lady’s question.“It’s
Alexander watched the gentleman with amusement. “Syndicate? Are you sure you can catch them?” He meaningfully asked the gentleman.“Of course! Someone like you shouldn’t be around the youth. You are no good influence.”“And you think you’re a nice role model to the town?” Alexander responded sarcastically. “I know your stinking secrets, so don’t scare me.”Ben’s cheeks almost turned red because it was the first time someone had the courage to answer him in front of so many people. He is not afraid of his threat, especially about the dark secret he is hiding. But the way he answers him now disrespectfully is what he is not happy about. If only they weren’t in a public place, he would have smashed the young man’s face and made him realize he was not an easy enemy.“Son, do you know what you’re talking about?” A lady asked Alexander with concern, and the young man seems disrespectful to the older ones.“I’m sorry, they started it and belittled my personality. Also, everything I said is t
Ben looked sharply at his son while examining his face. “Tsk, you and your mother are the same. You know we have a gathering to attend to tonight, but you managed to rush into trouble!”“Honey, don’t scold our son, and he is also just a victim of that arrogant criminal!” Lucy applied cream again to her son’s bruised cheek to hide it.“I heard that one of Don Travis’ grandsons is also coming. You must win his heart and be friends with him, understand?” Ben gave his son a hostile order.“I’ll take care of that, Dad.” Brix grinned arrogantly at his father and ignored his anger.“Hurry up there, and we’ll be leaving.”The mother and son’s gazes followed the man’s back. When they looked at each other, they smiled at the same time.“Son, when you become friends with the grandson of the chairman, it’s sure that no one will dare to fight you. It will also be a big help to your father’s candidacy.” Lucy looked happy while fixing her son’s necktie.“And you should be friends with his daughter t
“What happened to you?” Ben asked angrily when he saw his son with bruises on his face. He went home early today because he has an event to attend later.Brix quickly released the towel with ice cubes that he was applying to his swollen cheek. “Dad, I was right in my initial suspicion that the man belonged to a larger syndicate.” He reports to his father, and he was referring to Alexander.“He did that to you again?” Ben asked angrily again.“Yes, Dad. He managed to get our five men and seems to have been offered a bigger racket to join him.”Ben’s jaw tensed in anger. “That jerk is really trying my patience!”Brix grins, and his father even curses. He is sure now that it will be the end for Alexander when his father acts.“Where is your mom?” Ben asked as he looked around.“When I left earlier, she was gone and has not returned yet until now,” he reported to his father.Ben frowned and looked at the watch he was wearing. He had called his wife earlier, and she said that she was on he