The drive was long and as Sue’s promised, it was very silent because the guy never opened his mouth again the moment they hit the main road. Margaux did not know whether she would feel relieved with that because suddenly, she felt that something was not right, knowing that the cousin of hers was never really the type who can keep his mouth shut. Actually, he was the most talkative amongst them and he never ran out of topics to keep the conversation afloat and the atmosphere light. He was known to be the more sociable person in their peers which was why it was so weird and unusual of him to really keep his promise. Clicking her tongue, she was not able to contain it anymore and finally broke the silence by asking him. “Are you really going to keep your promise?” she queried. Sue glanced at her through the rearview mirror. It was just brief but it did not escape her eyes and saw him smirked. “You can’t take it anymore, huh?” he chuckled. ‘She knew it!’ she thought. Her eyes squin
Fortunately, Sue did not ask further questions and just silently started the car again after she said that. He drove quite fast and they quickly reached Liana’s hotel in no time. “What are we going to do here?” he queried when she immediately stepped out of the car as soon as he parked it in front of the entrance. She did not answer, instead she walked inside the entrance, leaving him puzzled. “Wait for me!” Sue quickly gave the key to the valet then ran after her. Margaux did not look back. She just kept on walking until she reached the elevator. She ignored all the meaningful stares of the people she walked past with and let her eyes look straight ahead. “Since when did you walk so fast?” Sue complained.The elevator door was about to close when suddenly a woman shouted ‘wait’ which her cousin quickly pressed the open button to let the woman in for the last minute. “Thank you! I’m in a hurry because I might not catch my boyfriend if I take the next trip,” the woman enthusiasti
“What do you mean?” Margaux’s eyebrows deeply furrowed. Her body froze as she gawked at the woman in front of her. She looked young and quite good looking and if not for the uniform she was wearing, she would have suspect that she was Hendrix’s woman. Shaking her head, she gave the housekeeper a skeptical look.Obviously, she didn’t trust her word. Who knows if Hendrix just paid her to say those things just to shoo her away. He had no place to go and there were no hotels that would accept him. It was so impossible that he would leave the penthouse without thinking. It was so impossible, she thought. “Mr Hendrix left yesterday morning and said he didn’t think it was right to use the Princess penthouse,” the housekeeper responded. “Where is he staying now?” Sue inquired when she suddenly became silent. The woman shook her head and gave them an apologetic look. “I’m sorry, Sir..” Narrowing her eyes, she stared sharply at the housekeeper and tried to see through her. The woman wo
The silence was deafening that even the drop of needle would be heard. The door was halfway closed and Margaux hoped that they wouldn't move until the door was finally shut. But really, luck had never been by her side, because her hope crumbled when Leila's must have snapped out of her trance and quickly slid her shoe in between the two doors to stop it from closing completely. Automatically, the door then opened wide again, giving the two another chance to get in. Leila was the first one to step in while grinning meaningfully at Margaux.“Oh, it’s you two again!” she exclaimed cheerfully as though she did not expect it at all. She looked away while her eyes were blazing in anger. She had calmed down and was already feeling better but her mood was instantly ruined by their mere presence. “Drix, why are you still there? Come get here faster before the door closes again!” the woman said in a hurry then grabbed Hendrix’s hand and pulled him inside. That scene seemed so natural betwe
Hendrix's thick eyebrows instantly furrowed upon hearing that. His face turned dark as his furious eyes were putting on the guy’s back. “Hendrix, let me explain,” Leila said in panic. She tried to hold him but he quickly slapped it away. “Go away,” he said sternly. He didn't care about that woman. He was just an accessory he tried to use to cover his wounded ego. He had just been enduring the pain of seeing her but not touching her. And he thought he was going to die of jealousy watching her being held by another guy. He had seen the news early that morning. Her wedding with Josh Garcia had been officially announced in public. If not for his friend, Giro who called him while he was in his drunken slumber, he would not bother watching that d*mn news at all. Even though he knew about it already, upon seeing the guy’s mother holding an invitation and showing it on Nation television, he knew that it was the end of his world. He had already tried everything to stop it and take her
Hendrix's eyes widened as he stared at the woman in front of him. It felt like it's been so long since he last saw her. “Nice to see you again, Hendrix. I never expect we'll meet in your worst state,” Roxanne grinned at him. She looked a little different but still recognizable. The way she dressed up changed as well and she looked more mature and sophisticated. Pushing the handkerchief on his hand, she then quickly stood up. “Wipe your tears. It doesn't suit you looking so weak and vulnerable,” she said then folded her arms across her chest. Meanwhile, Hendrix was astounded. He cannot believe what his eyes were seeing. As far as he knew, that woman was in jail and will rot there for the rest of her life. It was even impossible for her to escape because he paid a hefty amount of money to hire a group of people to guard her twenty four seven. With Roxanne’s unexpected appearance, all of a sudden, he forgot the excruciating pain he was feeling. Even his injured leg felt numb and h
Hendrix brows deeply furrowed, “What do you mean?” he queried. There was a long pause from the other line which made him feel suspicious. He was very confident that his company would still strive even if he was not there. It overcame Margaux’s attempt of making it bankrupt before which he thought was the breakthrough of M Corp. That’s why hearing that it was suddenly in not good condition was unbelievable. Something must have happened internally that his friend thought that it would be the company’s downfall. “Your relatives are fighting for the chief executive officer position. I don’t know where they heard the news, but they said you are already abandoning M Corp and had not appointed anyone to take your post,” his friend reported. “What?” he released a heavy breath. And he was right. Although he had suspected it, still, he was surprised for he did not think his relatives were that greedy. Those who managed subsidiaries that were already bankrupt had no protest during its
Hendrix woke up with a severe headache. He had no idea how much he drank but the feeling was like he drank a ton that his head felt like being ripped in two. “Ugh!” he grunted as he tried to sit up. However, due to his injury, he struggled sitting up and even gave up because he can only manage one physical pain in his body. “Fvck this headache!” he cussed. Regrets always come last as people already experienced the consequences. As for him, he regretted drinking there and not in his bedroom because his body was also aching due to sleeping on the floor. Letting out a heavy breath, he flatted his back on the carpeted floor and shut his eyes tightly. His splitting headache seemed to last until tomorrow so he did not try hard anymore to get up and just wanted to sleep again there. Nevermind if his back would hurt even more, at least he slept well and his headache had ease. However, the noise from his ringing phone distracted him so much that he can’t just ignore it. “Whe
Hendrix's thick furrowed eyebrows became permanent as he buried his face on paper works. His workaholic self just couldn't help finishing them all before he went home. “Sir, it's past nine already,” Tom, his secretary, stated. “You can go home now,” he responded without lifting his head. Tom looked hesitant as he stared at his boss who was busy signing the documents. He could leave just as he told him to, but he knew his future would be at risk if he did not drag his boss out of his office. Standing there, he took a deep breath and was prepared to say the magic word when all of a sudden, a loud ring erupted in the whole office. Hendrix stopped whatever he was doing and scowled at his mobile phone resting on the corner of his desk. His face was dark as though he was displeased that he's got interrupted with his work. “Let me see, you're still in the office, am I right?” the caller said without any greetings. Hendrix didn't need to ask who was on the other line. His annoyin
The manor was very busy as everyone seemed to be panicking as the time was running. But Margaux seemed oblivious as she was busy staring at herself in a huge mirror. Her heart was thumping hard. ‘This is it,” she told herself internally. The white beautiful wedding dress that was full of tiny diamonds was sparkling, almost blinding her eyes. Her hair was tied up in a very neat bun with some hair strands curled beautifully decorating her small face. While her makeup was just light, almost bare showing her natural beauty that made everyone in the room bewitched as they all looked at her. “Miss Margaux, it’s time to walk down the aisle,” the organizer announced. Margaux glanced over herself one more time before leaving the room. The organizer gave her the beautifully arranged white bouquet with a huge grin.“Mr Mondragon is so lucky,” she muttered with pure admiration. She did not respond and just gave her a small smile. Her stomach was churning as her chest was about to explode. S
Margaux crossed her arms as she leaned on the back rest of the sofa, staring at the woman in front of her. She woke up alone and everyone in the manor was nowhere to be found aside for Liana who was sitting comfortably on the sofa in the living room while having a cup of tea as she descended the stairs. “Babe,” Liana flashed a small smile. Her eyebrows raised as she had no idea what her cousin was doing in their manor. As far as she could remember, she was left in the Philippines so she thought she would stay there and will never have the guts to show her face again out of remorse. ‘I forgot that she’s shameless,’ she thought and rolled her eyes. “I know you never wish to see me again,” Liana muttered. “You know but you still show up here,” she replied sarcastically. The princess let out a sigh then shook her head. Seeing that, Margaux thought she was going to retort a sarcastic remark and grin mockingly at her like she always does before. However, she’d seen none of it, rather
“I want to give her a grand wedding in front of all of you, her family and friends,” Hendrix added. He was looking straight to Don Geronimo as he said those words with a very serious face. However, the corner of his lips lifted upon seeing Margaux’s reaction in his peripheral vision. “You’re already married,” Don Geronimo stated. Hendrix's lips pursed as he brought his attention back to the old man. “But it didn't feel right. I married her as Margaux Hermani and I want to correct that“ “Hendrix..” Margaux muttered. He finally looked at her direction and saw her flustered face and teary eyes. She probably didn't expect that and had a doubt about his plan. Stepping forward, he cupped her face and stared into her blue eyes. “I want to make this right,” he muttered. Then he put down his hands and shoved one onto the pocket of his jeans whilst slowly kneeling down in front of her. A loud gasp came from Margaux as he pulled out the velvet box and revealed a huge diamond ring.
“You're blooming,” Daisy smirked as soon as they entered the dining room. Margaux’s face turned hot in an instant. She then threw her cousin a sharp glare on which the latter just laughed it off. “Why are you looking at me like that? I’m just stating a fact,” Daisy said and gave her a malicious grin. She rolled her eyes and did not say anything. Instead, she took her seat and looked around the table to see that they were complete except her parents, who were probably still in the hospital. “You should take the seat next to your wife,” she heard her uncle say. Her eyebrows raised as the only vacant seat next to her was his father's chair. “I don't think that's right,” Hendrix muttered as he stood still behind her chair. “Just take that seat and eat. It's just a chair,” her uncle Daniel insisted. Knowing that her husband won't do it for his respect for her father, she let out a sigh before glancing over her shoulder. “You can take that chair. No one will mind,”
“Are you tired?” Hendrix queried as they cuddled under the blanket. ‘I am exhausted!’ Margaux’s mind screamed internally. Her face was burning and kept her eyes closed recalling what they had just done. It was not the first time anymore but it still felt new to her. Moreso, the experience was entirely different from the first one as she thought Hendrix didn't strain himself anymore which made her whole body sore. She felt his soft lips touch her forehead and a soft whisper of ‘I love you’ tingles her left ear. He then tightened his hold on her and pressed her body to his even more as if he was afraid to have even a tiniest gap between them. “Love..” he murmured. Curiously, Margaux slowly opened her eyes and met his gaze. But before she could say something, Hendrix quickly leaned in closer and claimed her lips. Gasping, she opened her eyes and reluctantly pushed him away. “I can't do it anymore,” she mumbled. She averted her gaze as her face became hotter. She had no qualms
“Call all the doctors, quick!” she exclaimed as she kneeled down next to Hendrix. Her heart just stopped beating upon seeing his unconscious body. She didn't know where to touch him as she was afraid she might hurt him even more. “Love! Open your eyes, please! Don't sleep!” she cried. She could feel her cousin was trying to calm her but her emotions exploded that she could not hear anything anymore. “Babe, calm down!” Daisy shook her. “Love, please!” she pleaded. Her hands were shaking as she placed her palms on his chest. Although she could feel his heartbeat, still she cannot calm down seeing him unconscious with blood almost covering his shirt. “Let me check his wounds,” Felissa muttered. Reluctantly, she moved away and let her mother check where the gunshot was. She was holding her breath as she was trying to prepare for whatever she was going to see. However, as soon as her mother lifted Hendrix's shirt, loud gasps reverberated in the room and followed by loud laughter.
“Aren’t you afraid that he might let that woman free?” Felissa inquired. Margaux heaved a sigh. Then, a small smile flashed her face as she looked at her mother. “I trust that he won’t do it, Mom..” she replied. Her mother stared at her for a long second before she responded. “What if he betrayed you?” she asked critically. She did not know if her mother was just testing her. But her question did not really come across her mind. After learning what happened from the nurse that was supposed to kill her, she knew right then that Hendrix did not really mean to shoot her. He was aiming for Doctor Pablo, not her. That’s why as soon as he tried to approach her, she did not hesitate to send him with that woman. She was that confident that he would come back to her, not thinking about other possibilities that he had other motives. Looking away, she curled her fingers as she was starting to doubt her decision. But then she shook her head immediately and lifted her chin as she returned her
Margaux quickly shifted her head towards the door as soon as she heard it shut. Her shoulders slumped while she heaved a deep sigh. “Why did you make him leave and feel disappointed now?” Her father queried. She pursed her lips. Seriously, she didn’t know why she did that. Probably because she was not ready to face him yet. She took a deep breath once again and looked at her father. “Did you already know about Doctor Pablo?” She asked instead. Don Geronimo raised his eyebrows. His eyes lit up, prolly seeing her intention of changing the topic. “I had suspicion, but never thought he could actually do that to us,” he shook his head. Margaux’s eyes narrowed as she stared at her father. His actions and facial expression were so contradictory that she could not help but be skeptical. “Really?” She tilted her head and crossed her arms. She did trust her father, but at that moment, she could not help but doubt his words. Meanwhile, Don Geronimo suddenly laughed boisterously. “You’r