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Gabriel's POVAs I prepared to leave for work, I descended the stairs in my black suit, only to encounter an upset Natalia standing by the entrance with her arms crossed. My heart sank a little; the situation was simultaneously amusing and a little daunting. I knew I had stirred up some trouble by going to sleep last night, however, I was determined not to grant her the satisfaction of triumphing in this matter.The lavender scent of her lotion wafted toward me, mingling with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee.With a deep breath, I narrowed my eyes and stepped purposefully toward the door. As I reached for the lock, my fingers brushed against the cold metal, but to my frustration, it was securely locked, standing as a barrier to my intended exit.Natalia dangled the keys before my eyes, her smile dripping with triumph."Hand over those keys,” I demanded extending my hands, my voice steady despite the frustration I felt inside."Hahaha.... Seems like I outsmarted you this time,"
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NATALIA'S POV The plan was to make him see me in a different light in preparation for what was coming, but he had clearly not fallen for it. My blood boiled with anger as I recalled the time and energy I put into making that dinner and breakfast. To make matters worse, I had offered the house workers the food, only for me to find it in the garbage dump the next morning. It was infuriating, but confronting them would only lower my pride, so I kept it to myself. It's been three hours since Gabriel left after making a fool of me, and I hadn't stopped walking around, looking for what couldn't be found. I finally decided to observe the daily routine I had recently developed - drinking a hot cup of coffee while reading the latest fashion magazine. I got one of the maids to get me the tea, while I got the magazine from the bookshelf. I was about to take a seat when my phone rang out. I picked it up from the sofa and glanced at the screen. It was Christina. It was kind of strange seeing h
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ADRIAN'S POVMum was still awake when we got home. She had this you-have-a-lot-of-explanation-to-do look on her face as she tapped her feet endlessly on the floor.Christie walked out of the kitchen and took Rafael from Joyce. I guessed she wanted to give us some space."Where are you two coming from?" my mum demanded, her forehead tight with disapproval while her lips pressed into a thin, disapproving line that seemed to convey a thousand unspoken criticisms. The sharpness of her voice cut through me, and I immediately felt defensive, as if I were a child caught in mischief."Mum, you should smile often. It's healthier," I taunted, the words spilling out in a feeble attempt to diffuse the tension but got a slap on the hand from Joyce instead."She's being serious here!" Joyce whispered."What's that? I'm still waiting for an answer," my mum snapped, throwing us a hard glare.Joyce and I exchanged glances, tacitly contemplating whether to tell her the truth or not."Erm... Auntie Luis
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Joyce's POV "I thought I told Miguel to come early," Auntie Luisa grumbled, fidgeting with the tablecloth in her hands. We had only eleven minutes left before the clock struck twelve, and Michelle was still missing in action for the cooking. Auntie Luisa firmly turned down any requests from Sebastian and Christie to assist in the kitchen. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'm sure they'll be here soon," I tried to calm her. "Have you thought about reaching out to them?" a familiar captivating voice echoed from behind, drawing everyone's attention to the stairs. "No, I haven't," I replied, smiling like a lovesick fool. "Good morning, papito." "Buenos días hermosa, ¿cómo fue tu noche?" he replied, walking up to me. Without warning, he firmly grasped my waist and pressed a quick kiss on my lips, leaving me both stunned and flushed. I heard Auntie Luisa gasp in shock. "Can't you two get a room?" In an instant, my cheeks burned with embarrassment, and I couldn't help but swat Adrian's h
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Adrian's POVThat fucking bastard! I cursed inwardly. I had an unsettling feeling feeling he had something up his sleeve, but using my child as a pawn was what I never thought would happen. It seemed like a betrayal of the worst kind, exploiting my most precious relationship. Everyone around me seemed bothered by my silence, but the truth was, I didn't even know what to say. Joyce's name was being unfairly dragged through the mud, and my reputation was unjustly questioned. Only God knows the extent of the damage this situation will cause. Well, I decided to deal with it the same way I dealt with the assassination incident - silence. Yes, I wasn't going to respond to the public's call, and neither was I going to give out a statement.My phone rang out, shrill, piercing the tension that filled the air. All eyes turned to me as I picked up the call."Hello, Daniel. What's going on?" I asked, attempting to hide the worry in my voice."Boss, we have tons of reporters at the building
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Joyce's POV"I'm still confused. What exactly happened between you and that slimy man called Gabriel? Why is he so bent on getting you and my grandson back? " Auntie Luisa questioned perplexed as we sat in the garden, having a cup of hot green tea. Dime todo lo que pasó.I didn't want to discuss it, but I knew ignoring her questions would only bring more headaches."He cheated on me with my sister" I answered with a low voice. "I caught them in the act, so I broke up with him on the spot. It was also that night I met Adrian and conceived Rafael.""Oh, I see," Auntie Luisa nodded in understanding, her lips curved up in a smirk. "You know, you're quite the gentle one. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate to burst his balls instantly."I almost spilled tea on my dress as I laughed hard, imagining such a scene in my head. It would have been hilarious, but I also would have ended up in jail, and I certainly wouldn't be here today with my friends and new family."That's funny," I chuckled, pl
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Adrian's POV"Boss, we have a serious technical problem at the moment," Michelle said, her tone serious as soon as she noticed Miguel and me entering her department. "If this issue continues for the next two days, I can't predict what will happen next.""People are also suggesting you fire Joyce or you demote her," Michelle added in a low voice.Miguel crossed his arms, a stern look in his eyes. "Adrian, with this, you can't remain silent," he said, his tone urging. "Santoria Industries will face a huge backlash and you won't be able to rise back in a few years. Your laying low is dangerous.""Boss, you have a visitor," someone walked in and said with a bow."What visitor?" Miguel asked."His name is Barrister Torres. He's a lawyer sent from Cielo Azul Enterprises," the lady replied. "He claims he was sent by the CEO himself.""Great," I muttered sarcastically, a smirk dancing on my lips despite the gravity of the situation. "You can leave," I stated. "I see he's also using legal acti
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Adrian's POVJoyce wasn't in her bedroom when I checked,and I felt a twinge of panic creep in. My mind darted to Rafael's room, where I assumed she would be. Sure enough, when I peeked inside, there she was. My mum was also there, but surprisingly, they didn't notice my presence.I stood at the door, half-hidden in the shadows, unable to move. "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll come back to his senses very soon," my mom whispered, soothingly rubbing her back."It's not his fault," Joyce muttered weakly, as if trying to shield me from her own struggles. "I understand being a public figure can be quite strenuous. He just needs time to think."The guilt in my heart intensified upon hearing those words. She continued to defend me, even after I had yelled at her. I could no longer bear to listen to her sobs; each one pierced through me like a dagger.I lightly knocked on the door, and it immediately grabbed their attention. Honestly speaking, I had never been in a situation where my mother would
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Natalia's POVI had never been subjected to such barbaric punishment in my life. I should have just listened to Christina when she warned me, but I had let my anger take over. I then realized that the big boss was not feared for nothing. His reputation truly preceded him in every way. He was ruthless and brutal. He wasn’t a man who tolerated disobedience—or weakness. I learned the hard way.No wonder Christina couldn't fight back when she was physically abused. Talking about Christina, I still had a score to settle with her.Lying in bed for a week had been tiring. The pain was still there, my body was still sore but staying in my room for one more day could kill me. I had to go out there. I needed to see how that wretched woman and her brat were doing. I secretly wished she suffered the same fate as I did but knew that was impossible. the boss never wanted his hostages tainted in any way.I felt my anger begin to bubble beneath the surface. Even now, she was still preferred over me.
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Natalia's POVI had never been subjected to such barbaric punishment in my life. I should have just listened to Christina when she warned me, but I had let my anger take over. It was then I realized that the big boss was not feared for nothing.No wonder Christina couldn't fight back when she was physically abused. Talking about Christina, I still had a score to settle with her.Lying in bed for a week had been tiring. The pain was still there, but staying in my room for one more day could kill me.Walking out of my room, I didn't know what led me to the room Joyce was locked up. The moment I saw the big boss come out of the room, I quickly hid.I had a feeling he knew someone was watching him but decided to ignore it. Better still, I had come this far and wasn't going back.I took a deep breath and stepped forward, opening the door without knocking.Joyce turned to look at me, her expression flickering between surprise and exhaustion. She looked frail, but her eyes still burned with
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Joyce's POV"You're still trying to prove your stubbornness, aren't you?" Lionel smiled, his voice full of mockery. "Soon you'll have no choice but to let yourself succumb to my advances."For a week now, that pervert has been harassing me with threats. At one point, he starved me just because I made him angry. The way he talks and acts is always irritating, and it always makes me want to throw up. I was fed up with the sight of him.Well, at least, he ensured my son was well-fed as a way to appease me. But even that felt like a mockery—a calculated cruelty meant to keep me compliant."Mr. Lionel, men like you should be married," I stated accusingly.Lionel simply shrugged, a sly grin stretching across his face. "Yes, I am. I also have a mistress and I don't mind having you as the second one. Don't worry, you have nothing to be wary of. Like I said earlier, money isn't the problem.""Ugh... How many times do you want me to spell it out to you?" I scoffed in disgust. "I want nothing to
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ADRIAN'S POV"Fine, let's work together. The police will assist us."Those were the last words I had spoken to Gabriel before Detective Torres suggested we have a meeting in his office. I had seen the incredulous look he shot at me when I agreed to work with Gabriel; like I had suddenly grown a second head with two horns. I decided to play it cool and act as though I hadn't caught that. I watched as the weak man was unstrapped from the chair and laid on a stretcher. The nurses attending to him applied first aid, cleaned up his wounds, set up a line, and whisked him out of the cell.Honestly, I was taken aback that I had agreed to work with him. What if t this was just another one of his manipulative game for him? What if he has something else planned? My family depends on this, but is it worth the risk? How many times had I underestimated him before? Was I doing it again now? It was a risky decision, yet my instincts weren’t giving me the warnings they normally did."Sir, we should
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Adrian's POVIt's been a week since that bastard who calls himself Gabriel refused to tell the truth. Shockingly, I had been so occupied with issues at the company that I hadn't gotten time to balance my emotions properly. My eyes had dark circles around them like ominous curtains, my stubble had grown out, matching my disheveled state of mind, and I was a complete shadow of myself.Miguel still had nothing. No updates, no footage, no break, nothing. Whoever had taken them was yet to contact me for any demands, negotiations, or ransom. It was as though they had vanished into thin air, leaving me to face my demons.It was so hectic that I had become unable to control my anger. Most of the workers had become unwitting victims of my misplaced aggression.I sat trying to attend to the documents before me, going over them as fast as possible so I might leave for the police station. It was futile, though, as my mind was elsewhere: were they safe, was she alive, was Rafael okay? The uncertai
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Gabriel's POVIt all felt so surreal, like a dream from the moment the cops barged into my house and arrested me till now. Never had such a thing happened in my whole life as a Moreno. Me, Gabriel Moreno, reduced to this pitiful state? My pride, my ego—it was shattered into irreparable shards. Life has been so unfair, unjust, and so relentlessly cruel to me. It was tiring, and I had thought of ending it countless times. If only I had gotten the woman I've always wanted in my life, maybe things would have been different; everything would’ve aligned perfectly. But no. Maybe.....just then, I heard footsteps approaching and snapped out of my thoughts. I couldn't turn to see who it was, because my hands were strapped to a chair, but the suffocating pressure that increased as the man approached reminded me of a particular person, and just before I could guess who the person was, I heard a familiar voice."He looks okay. Has the interrogation not begun?" I heard the man ask.That voice. I
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Adrian's POV"What have you found?" I asked, my eyes on Miguel as he kept typing away furiously on the keyboard.His expression looked disturbed, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding—a sickening feeling gnawing at my gut. My heart thudded painfully in my chest. Something was clearly wrong, but he didn't want to reveal it to me."Miguel," I called, raising my voice and revealing impatience. I could feel the burn rise in my chest as my breaths came in shallow bursts. "What's wrong Miguel? Que? Answer me man!"Miguel sighed dejectedly then finally turned his eyes towards me, worry shadowing the lines of his face. "There is nothing-""What?!" Michelle gasped in shock, her voice hoarse. "No no no no! ¡Esto no puede estar pasando! Have you checked the toy section and also the pajamas section? That was exactly where the attendant and I left her. She has to have been captured by the cameras.""Sadly, she isn't," Miguel replied, his frown deepening as he fidgeted with the mouse.
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Joyce's POVI blinked my eyes to stop the tears threatening to fall. No! I didn't want to give Natalia the privilege of seeing me vulnerable. Despite my efforts to not hate her, she kept stepping on my toes.What baffled me the most was the enemy she hinted about earlier. Admittedly, Adrian had many enemies and business rivals, but for someone to actually plan something as daring and repulsive as abducting a child? It would have to be a very powerful individual, someone who knew just where to hit. The last time someone -Elizabeth to be precise- tried this, it was a futile attempt.I kept sparing furtive glances at my baby placed on an old and dusty sofa. He was still asleep. His small chest rose and then fell, but his cheeks had reddened slightly and he looked so helpless. Panic clawed at my chest. What if he got sick while inhaling the dust? The thought that he was inhaling thick musty air made my stomach suddenly turn. I felt a grip in my heart at what could happen in case he did
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Natalia's POVI could feel a sharp pain in my hand, seconds after I slapped the bitch sitting right in front of me. How dare she talk to me like that? Her words cut deep into my heart and I couldn't help but vent my anger with that slap.I wasn't satisfied. I badly wanted to claw her face and pull every strand of hair on her head out till she was bald. I wanted to set her on fire and watch her scream in excruciating pain.I know those around me were baffled by the level of hatred I had for my blood, but that was it, I honestly didn't care. I despised her greatly."You slut!" I heard her cuss. "Did you just hit me?"I snorted in laughter. "Si. Yes, I did. Tell me, what do you want to do about it?"She didn't reply and simply looked at me with hatred in her eyes. I had never seen such fierce hatred in her eyes before and honestly, it took me by surprise. Yet, I wasn't done with the mockery."You can hit me back if you can," I added with sarcasm in my voice."You're soulless, Natalia. You
