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CATALINAThe corners of my lips lifted as their critical, disapproving, and scornful eyes reached mine. How can they be so obvious in judging me? I don't need their approval to be in their sight, and I didn't live with their opinion.We walk with authority in the middle of the hall, letting the people around us stare at our hands, holding comfortably with each other. I lifted my chin and confidently walked beside Dante, didn't care about those people murmuring nonsense. I raised my brow while locking my eyes on Fiona, who seemed taken aback at my presence before I sat beside Dante. I’m glad that this table was only exclusive to the two of us.I felt Dante lightly squeeze my hand. “Ignore them.”“I am.”Dante looked at me with amusement in his eyes before a small smile plastered on his lips.Hell, yeah, I'm nervous! Especially seeing those two! But having one person with me tonight lessened the pressure within me. The lights suddenly turned warm, and the orchestra started playing Wes
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CATALINA“D-Dante…”The hall turned silent; not even the orchestra dared to make a sound. So silent that I could hear a fork drop on the plate as everyone’s shocked eyes went back and forth between Fiona and Dante.I immediately looked at Dante’s face and saw how red his left cheek was. Damn! Why did he cover me? I was ready to catch Fiona’s hand before he thought of being my knight in shining armor again.I touched his reddish cheek, but I immediately withdrew my palm from his face when I glanced at his darkened eyes. His jaw clenched as he clicked his tongue with a smirk.Did the trouble I created tonight irritate him?I did not do this to him but…why did I feel guilty that he was now in an embarrassing situation that Fiona and I started?I slowly stepped aside but Dante held my waist to move me to his side.“It was my first time getting hit by a woman.”“She slapped and humiliated me first, Dante!” Fiona panicked.“Because you provoke her.” I bit my bottom lip when his hold aroun
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CATALINAGomez Inc. is a multinational conglomerate holding company. It’s a company that my great-great-grandfather passed down to my Dad. And seeing the fruit of their hard work falling made me heartbroken. My conscience is hitting me harder than I thought. “Instead of…” I trailed off as I anxiously looked at Dante. “Instead of pulling them down…” His eyes locked on mine, waiting for my next words. “Why don’t we take over it?”I bit my tongue, hoping he got what I meant.He leaned back on his seat, crossing his arms with furrowed brows.Did he not like the idea? Should I convince him more?“Let’s take over the company and kick out the people who don’t deserve any position.” I leaned forward. “My father’s company might be a great advantage to you, Mr. Marcellos. Acquiring it will make you powerful and untouchable as the largest empire in the world–”“How about you?” I stopped at his query. “You said you would take everything from your ex-husband and ex-sister. If I acquire the compan
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CATALINA“WAIT!” I sprinted to the elevator, but the door was already closed. I don't have any choice but to use the VIP elevator and press the first floor in a hurry. I need to talk to Uncle Mondo. I have a lot of things to ask him.I desperately looked around when I arrived on the first floor. But unfortunately, his presence is nowhere to be found. “Am I mistaken?” No, I'm not! It was definitely him!I gaze at the entrance. But before I could even step out of the building, four men in black blocked my way.Did I do something wrong?“You can't leave the building, Mrs. Marcellos.”Dante gave me bodyguards?I wandered my eyes outside, hoping to find someone familiar in the crowd, but there was no trace of Uncle Mondo anywhere. Was I really hallucinating, and maybe that man only looked like Uncle Mondo?Having those thoughts made me annoyed. It would have been easier to get in touch with him if I had my old cell phone. If my phone had been one of the things Fiona tossed out, Dante wo
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CATALINAThe woman arched her brow as soon as she was done running her eyes from my head to toe. She had a burnished complexion, moon shadow-black straight hair, constellation blue eyes, a pointy nose with a straight bridge and narrow nostrils, and heart-shaped lips. The elegance and confidence exude within her.I admit. She’s pretty. And intimidating. She stood up with an exasperated sigh, wearing her neutral-tailored dress with a jacket as if she had just come from work.“What are you doing here unannounced?”I was startled by Dante’s deep voice behind me.“Are you fucking serious right now?!”I flinched at her sudden outburst. Even her voice was giving me that lady boss vibe, scolding an employee because he showed up at work two seconds late.“Mind your words,” Dante calmly warned her.Should I leave and give them privacy?“So, it’s true. You are married.” The woman looked at me with disgust in her eyes. “And with her?”“Not here.” Dante walked past me, followed by the woman after
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CATALINA“Here’s your table.” As soon as Dante left, Yvette led me to my table. A computer set rested on a brown-black corner desk with metal legs and a simple swivel chair. I looked around and saw the table of her secretary on the opposite side, who didn't give a shit about us.“You will be my assistant starting today.”My ears perked up. “Assistant?”“Yeah, something wrong with that?”I mustered a strained smile. “Nothing.” And turn my back on her to sit on my chair.“Good luck,” She said full of sarcasm and entered the door opposite the entrance. That must be her own office.“That doesn't sound sincere,” I said under my breath.‘A word with you at lunch’I texted Dante as I was annoyed that I had to work with Yvette. I don't like her attitude.I leaned my back into the chair and cranked my neck hard over. I could see the sky from the office window behind me, deft blue and cloudless and so bright it looked solid. Okay, what should I do on my first day?A document suddenly hit my
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CATALINA“M-Mr. Ma-Marcellos…” Mr. Brown stuttered in panic.I gazed over the transparent window and saw the employees in the planning department frozen in their respective seats, too afraid to look in our direction and being mindful of their actions.“It’s almost lunch, and you're still here,” Dante said calmly, opposite to how his eyes darted on Mr. Brown alone.I don't know who he said that to, but when he looked down at me, I realized that statement was meant for me.“There’s nothing I can do. I have to wait until it’s my turn.” I showed him the document.He might have heard that I’m slacking off for an hour. Probably from Yvette Larsen.“M-Madam–”“What is that?” Dante cut off Mr. Brown’s words.“Ms. Larsen’s secretary said, this needed to double-check right now–” I was startled when Dante snatched the document from me and tossed it to Mr. Brown. Gladly, he catches it.“That is from the CSO.” Dante’s stern, cold tone made Mr. Brown swallowed his courage.“Y-Yes, I-I know–”“Then
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CATALINAI almost choked my own neck at his words. They were planning a wedding but Dante married me in the end? What kind of drama is this?“Did I just shamelessly ruin an engagement?”He chuckled at how my eyes widened in horror. I just really don't know how to face Yvetter after this. She has the right to get mad at me.“No, we were forced to be in that kind of relationship.” His words made me calm down a bit. “Her father is the COO of my company. My father trusted him and had this agreement with Uncle Roland when we were ten.”Arranged marriage? That’s so old generation. “But… are they okay… with our…” I trailed off.“They don't have a choice. This is my life, and no one should question my decisions.”“Given that she’s your ex-fiancee, you shouldn't have brought us closer.”His eyes narrowed at me. “Why?”“It's like she has a grudge against me.”“Did she hurt you?” “No. She just has an attitude.”I leaned my back in my chair, looking around. Not just her, but most of Dante’s em
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CATALINA The next morning, Dante did not join me for breakfast while Ralph was busy with his beloved workout. When I arrived at the company, I saw Dante coming out of the cafeteria with his coffee.He skipped coffee at home because he likes the coffee here?“Dante!” He gazed at me but looked away and continued walking to the elevator. “Why are you ignoring me?”However, he remained silent as if I were just a mere dust in the air.“Did I make you upset? What did I do?” With big strides, I block his way. “Don't be such a child.”He halted in his tracks and turned to me with a tense jaw. I think I really made him furious this time.“Child? And now you're comparing me to a child?” He firmly stated.“It’s not like that–”“I won’t be home tonight.”He walked past me and entered the elevator.“What? Why? Ralph is in your house– Dante!” I didn't get a chance to ride the elevator because he already closed it with a glare shot at me.He’s so immature!I didn't mean to say– yeah, I did really m
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CATALINA“W-What—”“Now I know why my cousin married you despite the scandal under your name, Catalina.” He winked, which sent shivers down my spine.Ralph Muller, Dante’s cousin, is a well-known fashion model and entrepreneur. He owned the clothing line RaMu, a luxury brand in Italy.I rolled my eyes and ignored him. He’s known for being an asshole but despite his awful nickname and scandals, his business is still running and thriving.“You're probably good in bed–” I walk past him, but he grabs my arm, causing me to stop. “I’m still talking, babe.”“Let go.” I scowl at him.A playful smirk formed on his lips. “Don't wanna.”“I said, ‘Let go.’”He shook his head. “I said, ‘don't wanna–’”“You heard her, asshole.” It’s Dante's threatening voice at the door, wearing a cold gaze towards Ralph.Ralph immediately let go of me and excitedly sprinted to Dante.“Hey, bro! Long time no see–”“Where the fuck are your pants?!”I face the wall as I drink water from my tumbler, feigning ignoranc
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CATALINAWhy do people close to me die?My dad, my baby, and now Uncle Mondo. I noticed that there was something wrong with him. I should have asked him more about what his problem was. I could have helped him, and this wouldn't have happened. The police officer came back to his seat after giving me a glass of water. I’m only in my pajamas inside the police station while silently digesting the truth in my head “So, you met him two nights ago at 9:20. What’s the reason behind that?”My fingers fidgeted at the hem of my clothes, anxious at his interrogation. I’m afraid this murder will also put me in jeopardy, and history will repeat itself. “H-He just wanted to know… how I’m doing.”“That’s it?”I nodded while not meeting his eyes. “Yeah.”I just can't tell him everything about our conversation, right? We talked about Dante, and if I mentioned his name, I'm afraid he might get involved again because of me.“I think you're lying, Mrs. Marcellos.”His comment made me bite my lip. I
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CATALINA“Where were you, Lina?”His voice was calm but firm as he stared at me intently while his hands were in his pocket pants. He doesn't seem angry but more curious.I fidgeted in my seat. “I… I met a friend.”“Why did you have to sneak out?”I bit my lip as I looked down. “Because you won't let me out.”“It won't hurt you to ask me first, right?”“I’m sorry. I won’t do it again.”He exhaled deeply. “You also said that last time,” I shut my eyes as he got on one knee right in front of me. “If you sneak out again… A punishment will do.”Dante only gives me a warning before letting me off to my room. I was confused as to why he did not get mad, unlike the last time. But that's much better than being reprimanded the way he should be.‘He was only using you’I’m not sure in what way Dante was using me. I have nothing, so what does he want to take from me? I will be your puppet, Dante, as long as I benefit from it. I will use him as much as he wants to use me.The next morning, as so
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CATALINA I cut off Dante’s stares at me and saw James shooting glares at Dante. He jeered at him and locked eyes with mine. I tilted my head as my brow raised, wondering why he looked annoyed by Dante’s presence.“Now, back off,” Dante warned him.We headed to the counter to pay for my things and went straight to the parking lot. Dante drove the car while the bodyguards followed us behind.I noticed Dante’s silence as he focused on the road ahead. Is he angry? “Why did you talk to him?”My brow raised in confusion at his query. He’s talking about James.“He just came out of nowhere with her bitch mistress.” “Why are you calling her mistress?”“Because she is.”“You are not married to that guy anymore. So don't call her mistress.” I can sense anger in his tone.I frowned at him. “Are you siding with her?”“Why would you think that way?”“You're defending her–”“Christ! I am not defending her, Lina. I just don't want you to think that James is still your husband and Fiona is the mist
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CATALINAI couldn't get over Dante’s sweet forehead kiss. That's why I had trouble sleeping last night as well. The chamomile tea lost its effectiveness as soon as I felt Dante’s warm lips– enough!It’s just a forehead kiss, but why am I bothered? I harshly throw a sanitary pad in my shopping cart and catch a glance at my bodyguard attentively watching our surroundings. They surrounded me wearing that black suit as if they were in a James Bond shoot while I tried my best to cover my face. Not because I’m embarrassed to have six bodyguards, but because I have to be cautious around.I’m afraid eggs are flying everywhere again, and this time inside the supermarket.I have to buy a sanitary pad and avoid Dante as well. It’s the weekend, so there’s no work for me but I don’t know about him. He’s a workaholic CEO, though.As I was done collecting some sanitary pads, I walked past a shelf and saw chamomile tea in boxes.The forehead kiss of Dante again.This is not good. I’m starting to dis
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CATALINAI stormed into Dante’s office with a frown. He simply glanced at me before turning back to his papers. With annoyance, I throw my body on his couch, trying to calm my breathing.When I arrived back in the office earlier, I immediately ran off when I heard Yvette throwing something and screaming inside her room. I heard something crash before completely closing the door, probably a poor vase pitifully turned into small pieces on the floor.How can I go back to my table and work normally if that’s the scenario every day?Poor me.“I need more bodyguards. She’s going to kill me any moment now.”“Who?”“Yvette Larsen.” I gritted my teeth as I gazed at him.I’m sure Yvette was killing me in her head now. “She just doesn’t want to take a risk.”Dante’s simple comment made my blood boil in a red alert.“While I can? Is that why you threw this to me? To make me suffer? Dante! I don't know anything about your business! I only said that it's better to expand into a new market!”“I wan
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CATALINAI gripped my phone tightly, repeating his statement in my head over and over again, baffled by his suspicion of Dante.“Out of all people, why him? Why not James? Because he is thirsty for our wealth. Why not Fiona? Because she is envious and wants to take my place. Why not them?” Uncle Mondo became quiet. “And why not you? Because you're the closest to him.”He scoffed, feeling offended. “You’re suspecting me, Catalina.”“I’m sorry, I can’t help it. I have a lot of whys, and you are included in them.”Instead of getting an answer, he ended the call without a word.My suspicion of him starts growing deeper to the point I’m so eager to find the answers to my father’s death. There’s a foul. It’s obvious.***“You didn't sleep well?” Dante suddenly asked inside the elevator.“Hmm.”“Why?”“Insomnia.” I simply responded.The thought that Dante and Uncle Mondo were involved in my father’s death haunted me last night. I couldn't sleep thinking about why this was happening.James, F
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CATALINAHis remarks stiffened my whole body. I could feel my heartbeat in my head, deafened by the loud pounding, and I didn't know if I had heard Dante’s words wrong.“Y-You what?”“She confessed, but I can't accept her love.” My brows furrowed at him. “She then committed suicide the next day,” He said in a low voice.A sigh of relief escapes from me upon hearing his explanation. I run my hand on my chest, trying to calm my heart.I really thought… he literally killed her. As in murdered, assassinated, or executed her, removing her presence in this world without anyone’s knowledge.However, I realized something about what he said.“She made her choice, so you are not at fault, Dante. Don't blame yourself.” “That’s what everyone said, but the guilt… remains.” I can see his struggles in his eyes, a deep pain and sorrow. He's been hiding his emotions throughout these years.If he was guilty, why was he keeping her picture inside his comfort space?“Hide this, then.” I was about to put
