Joyce’s heart is broken when she catches her fiancé, Gabriel, cheating with her sister on her bachelorette night. Seeking an escape, she stumbles into a casino where she meets billionaire Adrian Ortega, and a one-night stand sets a chain of events into motion. Two years later, Joyce's son, Rafael, is the key to unlocking Adrian's heart, but Gabriel's obsession and betrayal threaten to destroy them all. As lies, revenge, and secrets entwine, can Joyce and Adrian overcome the scars of their past and find love, or will Gabriel tear them apart forever?
View MoreMADRILENO'S POVI stood by the window, enjoying the cool breeze which soothed the pain in my heart. The pain of losing a child was unbearable, fueling my thirst for revenge.Tonight was the night we were meant to carry out my revenge mission on Gabriel. The creaking sound was quite distant."Boss, everything is set. We're ready to move out" Barrio stated, snapping me out of my thoughts. I turned to look at him and frowned. "Where's Lucas? Has he given you a feedback on the party?""He should be on his way" Barrio replied evasively.I shook my head in disapproval. "He doesn't have to come here.""Alright, I'll let him know" Barrio stated with a tone of reluctance.Knowing he had something to say,I questioned. "What's the problem,Barrio? Do you have something to say?""Huh...well...I...." He stuttered, rubbing his sweaty palms together. "I just wanted to be certain you're ready for this,boss. We're dealing with an influential figure here; we need to be cautious."I inhaled sharply, thi
Gabriel's POV"Arrrgh! Capullo!" I growled in frustration, banging my fist against the wall.I knew my words and actions a few minutes ago were dumb, but I couldn't stop myself. She was meant to be mine before Adrian came into the picture. Seeing her with him constantly reminded me of my past mistakes. My uncontrollable lust for women had been my downfall. If I had been faithful, Joyce and I would be married with kids by now. But instead, I let my land me in the pit of my greatest mistake - Natalia's bewitched trap—a marriage born out of her cunning manipulation. "Mister, what do you think you are doing in here?" a female voice asked, jolting me out of my thoughts. "This is the female restroom."I swiftly turned to see a red-haired lady standing by the exit with a disgusting look on her face as she eyed me suspiciously."Huh...Lo lamento señorita. I..." I stuttered, ransacking my brain for a reasonable excuse, but found none."Please, leave now," the lady snapped, her voice full of i
Joyce's POV"Er... I need to use the restroom," I said, giving Michelle a wink. I'll be back.""Alright, Joyce. Be careful," Miguel warned cautiously, still holding on to Michelle's hand."I will," I said, turning to leave and waving dismissively.My mission there was done. I asked for directions to the restroom and found it after a bit of wandering around the hallway.There were two doors, one inscribed with the word 'Ladies' in gold. The restroom was really lavish, with lovely modern finishes designed for pure elegance. Dim lights warmed the place, which glowed softly over the shiny marble tops and brushed gold finish.The air-conditioning was set to perfection, cool and refreshing, inviting me to linger and sleep off. Plush seating sat beside a large, ornate mirror, invitingly placed for rest or freshening up. The floral arrangements were pretty enough to grace a palace. A mild scent of soothing lavender and vanilla lingered in the air.Soft music hummed gently in the background, ad
Joyce's POV"I'm glad I came just in time to save you from him," Adrian snarled, his cute pout reminding me of our son.I chuckled amusingly. "Save me? Come on, he can't possibly intend to harm me in our territory or in public. He probably just wanted a simple conversation, which I'm sure I could have handled.""Ugh...like I care," Adrian scoffed. "I really do not give a damn about what he thinks. I won't allow him to come near you.""Yeah, I appreciate that," I said, my voice sincere. I'll try to avoid him if that's going to make you happy.""Good," Adrian replied as the wrinkles on his forehead disappeared. "I hope you're enjoying the party.""I am," I replied, nodding positively and noticing the wavering glint in his eyes. "Is something wrong?""No," he shook his head, his tone hesitant. It's just that there's something really important I need to attend to, and I can't leave you alone."I wanted to remind him that I wasn't a child, but I understood his fear. I suddenly thought of
Natalia's POVI stood by Gabriel's side, my last strand of patience threatening to snap. I had watched his movement since he left me to speak with Joyce. I had also seen him having a conversation with Joyce.It had been a couple of minutes since the invitation to join the dance floor, and we hadn't joined yet. I couldn't remain silent anymore."Aren't we going to join them?" I asked, my voice trembling with restrained fury as I glanced at the dance floor where Joyce twirled effortlessly in her elegant gown, a vision of joy that felt like a mockery of my heartache. "You wouldn't want people questioning us or the media making us the talk of the public."He seemed reluctant but replied. "Let's go then. Don't step on my toes.""Ugh... whatever," I scoffed in disgust.Accepting his extended hand, he pulled me roughly to the dance floor. His eyes weren't on me as he stared blankly at a particular spot.I felt a sharp pain in my heart as the image of Joyce flashed through my mind. He was def
Adrian's POVMy eyes were fixed on Gabriel right from the moment I began my speech. The way he kept staring at Joyce gave me a feeling he had something planned. It was so annoying that I wished I could get off the stage and confront him, but doing so would only be seen as a sign of disrespect to the guests.I was done with the speech in less than ten minutes. I was so eager to go back to Joyce. Unfortunately, some guests approached me with sweet and flattering words, determined to claim my attention.Despite my discomfort, I had to accommodate them, still watching for Joyce and Gabriel. "Nice speech you have there," a baritone voice drew my attention."Antonio Reyes," I called his name, masking my displeasure with a smile.Antonio's smile broadened. "You remember my name. That shatters the image of you I have in my heart.""What image?" I questioned curiously."Oh, you haven't heard? You should pay attention to rumors about you. That way, you get to know the public's opinion about yo
Gabriel's POVDespite all the years I had lived on earth, I still couldn't fathom why women took so long to dress up for an occasion. It was tiring.When Natalia came downstairs, I didn't bother complimenting her dressing, and I knew she wasn't happy about it. I didn't care about such trivial things since I had more important aspects of my life to worry about.We left the mansion accompanied by bodyguards. Though I hadn't expected anything less from the reporters when we arrived at the party, I was still enraged by their tirade of heart-piercing questions.Almost immediately, I felt a wave of relief on entering the hall, but it was short-lived. I could feel the weight of some of the guests' scrutinizing gazes upon us, their eyes looking and analyzing silently every aspect in excruciating detail. Ignoring their two-faced nature, I reciprocated their pretentious warm welcome heartily, that is, for the ones who dared to approach me. The rest of the cowards stood far away from me, whispe
Natalia's POV"Aren't you done yet?" I snapped, glaring hard through the mirror at the lady before me."Almost. Just need to add the final touches," she replied politely.She was the makeup artist I hired to get me ready for the party. She was also a hair stylist, and since Gabriel didn't want a crowd, as he had called it, in his house, I had paid her to do everything for me, including helping me get dressed."Be quick. I don't want my husband coming in here without me being ready," I urged impatiently.We were already late for the party, so I had to hurry. When she finished my hair and makeup, she helped bring out the velvet red evening gown I had kept in my closet.It exposed some of my cleavage and shoulders, and my right leg was also out in the open. Soon enough, I was ready for the party.The makeup artist exited my room after me. Gabriel was already waiting in the living room, looking good in his black tuxedo. He didn't seem impressed when he saw me, leaving me upset."I can see
Joyce's POV"Are you alright?" Adrian asked, making me look at him.He didn't seem affected since he was used to it."I'm fine," I replied, swallowing hard."That's good...you're doing good mami, because we still need to welcome the guests," Adrian said, his eyes darting around.I glanced around and felt different scrutinizing gazes on me. Many guests had already arrived, probably waiting for us.A few of them were already approaching us."Oh my goodness!" I exclaimed silently, gripping Adrian's arm tightly."Calm down. They're harmless people. It's customary to exchange pleasantries with them," Adrian said softly, placing his arm around my waist and pulling me close."Congratulations, Mr. Ortega. Your Industry has contributed greatly to our country. We can't help but expect more from you," a potbellied man said with a sincere smile."You're absolutely right. Santoria Industries is not to be trifled with," a silver-haired woman chipped in, her eyes fixed on me. "And who is she? It's t
The nightclub was alive with music as I twirled and shook on the dance floor. Surrounding me were my closest friends who all came to my bachelorette party to celebrate with me. I would soon marry Gabriel Moreno, one of Madrid's most eligible bachelors and the dream of many women.In the middle of my twisting and twirling, rocking to the beat of the DJ, I felt my phone buzz in my purse. At first, I ignored it, I mean I wanted to have fun but the buzzing didn't stop and curiosity got the better of me.I pulled it out and saw a message from a private number:Head to Gabriel's house immediately! There's something you must see urgently!I was confused. Who would send such a cryptic message on my bachelorette’s night? And why would they ask me to check out Gabriel's house? He would certainly be at his bachelor's party so what exactly was going on?“I'll just ignore it.” I dropped the phone back in my purse and continued dancing. However, the more I danced, the more unsettled my mind was. I k...
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