Special Chapter 1.1

ISMAEL'S P.O.V.

The moment we landed back in the Philippines, my anxiety hit its peak. If I could just have the ability to turn back time or make it stop for a moment, I would, just to be with the woman I love longer. A week is never enough, not even a lifetime.

We went back to our penthouse and I couldn't stop glancing at her, especially at her hand. She's now wearing the diamond ring I gave her. That makes me calm for a moment.

Jothea decided to have a shut-eye. I grabbed that opportunity to call Mr. Tory to ask for some updates about the case we are working on and also tell him everything I heard from Jothea and Savannah yesterday, including my suspicions.

"Yes, Sir? Have you landed safely back in the country?" Mr. Tory greeted me when he answered my call. I am currently outside walking to the second floor so Jothea won't hear our conversations.

"Yes, I did. How is our search going?"

"It is confirmed. There's a tracker planted on Miss Alvandra's phone."

I exhaled. I was right. That