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Gabriel's POVI was having breakfast that morning when I sent the maid on duty to call Natalia for me. Strangely, she was shivering. At first, everyone thought she was having a fever, and as a good boss who valued his workers' welfare, I decided to call a doctor to attend to her. That was the moment she began to panic.I went through a lot of trouble to get the truth out of her. It was then I found out about Natalia's audacity to leave the house after our agreement, and without my knowledge. To confirm the maid's words, I checked the CCTV footage of the house and listened to their conversation.Since the maid had been threatened, I only promised to deduct a certain percentage of her salary and seize her bonus payment by the end of the month, instead of firing her. The maid was grateful which annoyed me further.I left for work, but my mind was filled with countless scenarios of what Natalia could be doing. I couldn't concentrate despite Ivan's cautious words. He was standing before me,
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Joyce's POVAdrian's bargaining skills were outstanding. I was amazed at how well he handled the whole situation, regardless of the man named Luis's refusal.I had noticed Luis’s lewd gaze lingering on me but chose to ignore it, pretending not to see. I couldn't say the same for Adrian because he must have picked up on it, which instantly soured his mood, causing his tone and manner to shift, taking on a sharp edge.He boldly threw his demands at Luis. The Lopez family's reputation depended on Adrian's decision, so Luis's father made the right decision by agreeing to Adrian's demands.I couldn't deny the great admiration I felt for him. During the meeting, I was completely taken as I followed his outline, tracing every detail of his facial expressions. When the meeting ended, he nearly caught me staring, but I managed to avert my gaze just in time."Let’s go, Joyce," he said, his voice smooth and irresistibly alluring, a stark contrast to the icy tone he had used during the meeting, wh
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Javier's POVI had received orders from Adrian to act fast, and now, I was left with swallowing my pride to offer a sincere apology to Elizabeth. It took great resolve to make such a decision. I mean, I had no other choice. The lives of innocent people were involved. I couldn't live with the guilt if anything were to happen to them.Finally, it was time to head off to Elizabeth's mansion as the workday came to a close. Sighing deeply, I pushed myself up and trudged out of the office. Taking an elevator downstairs, I reached the ground floor fairly quickly and the building that was buzzing earlier now felt a little too still.I sent my driver away, opting to drive myself as I eased the car out of the company garage.It was a long drive and was made worse by heavy traffic. After an eternity, an hour or so, I finally arrived at her mansion and passed the gates into the quiet compound.I hadn't informed Elizabeth I was coming, but the security man at the gate didn't stop him since I was t
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Natalia's POV"We're both guilty in that case," I retorted, feeling upset that he was trying to blame our actions on me. I didn't do the cheating alone. We both consented to it. Now, he dared to call me a bad sister.I badly wanted to cuss at him, but I dreaded the consequences. Whenever Gabriel was like this, his reactions were always unpredictable. I needed to tread carefully as I hadn't sorted the present issue yet. Pouring oil into the fire would burn me mercilessly. I quickly restrained myself."Oh, really? You want us to talk about that now?" Gabriel reprimanded, his eyes burning with something intense, something deep that I couldn't fathom.I felt compelled to respond. "We did it together, Gabriel. I didn't do it alone. You lost Joyce the very night you decided to betray her. I didn't force myself on you.""You have no shame!" Gabriel snapped. "How dare you speak to me in such a manner?""Then you shouldn't have married me in the first place!" I said impulsively without thinking
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Adrian's POVMe: How is it going? Any updates?Javier: Already got what we need. I'm on my way to Santoria Industries.Good. That was exactly what I needed to hear. It was high time we dealt with the impending storm threatening to blow us away. Today was supposed to be the end of it.I was about to continue with the review of documents on my computer when a knock on the door halted me in mid-motion"Come in," I said, hoping it was one of the people I was expecting.Thankfully, it was. Daniel walked into the office with his computer and some documents in his hands."Good day, sir," he greeted with a sincere smile. I could almost swear I saw an eerie mysterious glint flash in his eyes, but I ignored it to focus on the task at hand."Good day to you too, Daniel," I responded, gesturing to the visitor's seat. "Now, tell me. What evidence have you managed to fish out?" I asked, unable to contain my curiosity."I actually met with Javier last night and gave him a mini camera to fix onto his
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Adrain's POVThe rest of the journey was enveloped in silence. It wasn't long before we arrived at the restaurant, one I frequently visited."Thanks, James," I muttered, signaling for Joyce to wait in the car.I stepped down and walked to the other side, opening the car for Joyce like a perfect gentleman. I understood she wasn't going to open up her heart to any man so easily after the incident with her ex-fiance, and I was willing to help her heal.She blushed hard and muttered. "Thank you."She kept avoiding my gaze as she alighted from the car. I closed the door after her and together, we walked into the restaurant."Good evening to you, Mr. Ortega, Madam," an attendant greeted with a polite smile. "It's lovely to see you again. Your room is always ready for you.""Thank you," I said in a low voice, smiling slightly.The attendant led us to the VIP room I had a membership card for.Immediately the door to the room opened and we walked in, I heard Joyce let out a soft murmur. "Wow!
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Joyce's POVMy heart slammed against my chest, racing wildly. Cold sweat trickled down my spine as I walked by the roadside with sleeping Rafael in my arms. God knows, I badly wanted to turn back and run to Adrian for safety, but I couldn't. Any little mistake could alter the motion of our plan, and I couldn't afford that.My son was their target and I couldn't afford to lose him.I increased my pace, refusing to look back until I got to my doorstep. I unlocked the door, gently twisted the doorknob, and rushed in, slamming the door behind me. I leaned my back on the door, taking deep breaths."Momma..." Rafael stirred in his sleep."It's fine, baby. Your daddy will keep us safe," I whispered softly into his ears. "Let's go get some sleep."I dug out my phone from my pocket, clicked on the flashlight, and briefly shone through the room while searching along the wall for the light switch. The moment my fingers found it, I flipped the switch and lit up the room."Hmm...thank goodness," I
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Adrian's POVThe moment he had finished the call and started to turn towards me, I struck. As hard as I could, I ran towards him and hit the back of his neck with my open hand. He slumped instantly, knocked out cold.It was then I realized my guess was right. Elizabeth was a cunning woman indeed. The man had actually mentioned his partner keeping Joyce and my son in his custody, meaning there was one man left in the house.Since they needed hostages, I was sure they weren't going to harm them. Still, I didn't want them to be used as a tool to exploit my weakness.I brought out my phone and sent a message to Javier and Daniel. The feedback I received was a bit satisfying. It seemed the policemen had apprehended the kidnappers on the way. If only they knew it was just a distraction.The main obstacle was right in Joyce's house. The two men were definitely not the only ones involved, and it also seemed Elizabeth was coming down here herself.It was a good one. At least, I could speak to
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Gabriel's POV "The operation was successful," Miguel announced with a sigh of relief, and my heart leaped for joy. "Does that mean they're on their way?" I questioned, my heart beating erratically with a strange mix of joy and dread. Miguel nodded affirmatively. "Yes, they are. The culprits are on their way to the station too. Why do you seem so... uneasy?" "It's nothing," I lied, my voice barely above a whisper. "I guess I'm just so happy that we came out on top." That was a big lie. The truth was I wasn't ready to see them. Not Joyce. Not Adrian. Not even Rafael. The thought of facing them, of seeing Joyce’s eyes—eyes that once held so much love but now only reflected betrayal—made my stomach churn. I wanted to be as far away as possible. Meeting me might ruin her newfound happiness and I didn't want that to happen. I wanted her to be happy while erasing every memory of me in her head. I had caused her so much pain. I had been a shadow cast over her past; I refused to b
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Adrian's POV"We are?" Torres questioned, his face etched with shock as he stared at my computer screen with keen eyes. "How's that even possible?""Story for another day," I said dismissively, looking out the window. "It seems the men I demanded for are on their way. We should head there too.""Wait a minute," Torres raised a finger to stop me. "I think someone is coming heading our way."As if on cue, a shadow emerged from the dimly lit alleyway. Madrileño stepped into view, his dark clothing blending with the night, his tanned skin faintly illuminated by the passing streetlights. His expression was unreadable, but his purposeful stride spoke volumes."Why are you here?" I questioned with much curiosity in my voice and a frown on my face. "I thought we agreed on you leading the men.""I am leading them," Madrileno replied confidently. "I just came to let you know of something so that you can be prepared.""What's that?" I asked, refusing to beat around the bush. "Spill it out, so yo
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Adrian's POV"Then we go after him," I said. "Let's head to the airport now!"Torres nodded, already speaking into the radio.He cocked his gun. "Time to end this."With that, We all rushed back and jumped into the van, peeling off into the night.I picked up the radio and connected to Miguel."Keep us posted. We're heading to the airport now," I stated."If we don't catch up with him now, we won't be able to find Joyce and Rafael," Torres sighed, revealing the bitter truth, his voice laced with discomfort and urgency as he looked out the window. "It might take years to find them if we lose this opportunity.""Positive thoughts and words only, Torres," I scolded, calling him by his name for the first time. I was annoyed with Daniel's close escape. I still hadn't come to terms with the fact that he had betrayed me after so many years of service to Santoria Industries.The fact that he knew everything about Rafael and Joyce meant he had been working with the enemy for years. Who knows? H
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Lionel's POV"Ugh... You don't have to be so timid with me. I know what women like you are capable of," I scoffed, hoping for a reaction.Nothing. Absolutely nothing. She jus sat here like a statue. I cast her a side glance.She was sitting next to me with a stiff posture and a face void of any emotions. After my men caught her trying to escape, it was as if an icy shell had formed around her. She hardly spoke and rarely reacted to anything I said or was happening around her. Her questioning had ceased, and I couldn't predict her next move.It was disturbing. I exhaled through my nose, unsatisfied. Was she planning something? Had she truly accepted her fate? The fire in her eyes had become dull and unreadable. Her facial expression was indifferent like she had accepted her fate. I hated it. I wanted her to rebel against me. It was much more pleasurable that way. Her facial expression was indifferent like she had accepted her fate.Save for the small hum of the engine and the regu
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Adrian's POV"You both made mistakes. You're both in the wrong," I rebuked. "You should work on yourselves instead of taking your anger out on each other. Don’t know how you plan to fix this mess, but remember—we’re all in this together. Whether you like it or not, we have a common goal."The room fell to a heavy silence. Gabe let his breath out in a slow hiss as he leaned against the warm sheets of the bed. Madrileño ran a hand over his face, still breathing sharp and unevenly. Part of me did think their little fight was somewhat amusing, but I needed to be the voice of reason here. I had to be the mature one."I'm sorry," Gabriel mumbled. Everyone turned to him in shock. Gabriel was not one to apologize. "I'm sorry I killed your child. I shouldn't blame you for my mistakes. I should have never gotten married to that bitch, and I'm going to keep on regretting it for the rest of my life."Madrileño’s jaw tightened, hands flexed at his sides. His lips parted as if he wanted to argue
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Adrian's POVHaving this innate ability to sense danger, or detect a person's aura, is part of being a shrewd businessman, which not everybody could understand save the people concerned. It was an instinct sired from long years of high-stakes negotiations and betrayals, something that most people just wouldn't understand unless they lived in this world.Gabriel had it. So did I.And right now, every alarm inside me was going off as I watched him stare Madrileño down, his body rigid with restrained fury.The cell's air was thick with unsaid words and stress. Gabriel could already tell something was off with Madrileno. I could sense their mutual hostility suffocating the air between us.Madrileño was standing stiff, his jaw clenched tightly and Gabriel was seated on the edge of his bed with fingers tightly clenched into fists. Well, whatever their issues were could be sorted out after everything had been settled."So what exactly is it you found?" I asked, my expectant gaze fixed on Iva
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Natalia's POV"What the hell is going on in this basement?" I grumbled, walking along the dingy hallway. Since I left Gabriel's mansion, I have gone into hiding, hoping the police wouldn't track me down. Anyway, I was hiding in the basement, but I kept having this feeling that something was going to go wrong.I hadn't seen Christina for days, not even Lionel. I made my way to the room Joyce was always held. My fingers hesitated on the rusted handle, a chill running down my spine.With a sharp push, the door creaked open, the sound cutting through the oppressive silence like a scream. Surprisingly,the chair was empty. Joyce wasn't where she used to be. The ropes used to tie her were dangling on the arms of the chair.“What the...?” I whispered, stepping into the room. My eyes darted around, searching for any sign of her but it was empty. I was stunned. I turned to leave and ended up bumping into someone."Ouch!" We groaned at the same time.I massaged my shoulders and raised my head
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Gabriel's POV"Adrian is an ally now. Learn to respect that" I warned Ivan after Adrian and his friend had left."I know, but I'm finding it hard to do so" Ivan retorted. "Seeing his face reminds me of all the problems we faced in our company.""Those weren't his fault. We weren't competent enough" I explained. "We slacked off, remember?" The guilt gnawed at me, an ever-present reminder that I was part of the problem.Ivan sighed deeply. "Yes, sir. You're right," his gaze drifting towards the floor. "Good. Now, let's focus on finding the password to unlocking this file," I stated, my eyes on the computer.This was the first time I had actually laid a hand on it. She was always so very overprotective where her stuff was concerned, yet one more reason I wouldn't be trusting her anymore. I didn't."Check the hint," Ivan said, interrupting my thoughts.I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "What hint?""The hint below the password box," Ivan replied, tapping the screen with his index finger,
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Joyce's POVThe ride was silent. The fact that he was so clingy, even after I made it obvious that I didn't want him close to me, was so annoying that I wanted to puke. I wanted to be out of that space as soon as possible."When are we getting there?" I questioned with exasperation."When we get there," he replied with a playful smirk, obviously pleased by my discomfort. "Do I irritate you that much? You should get used to my presence because you'll be seeing me for a long time."Thinking about it made my gut churn. I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks, an embarrassing flush of anger and helplessness. I frowned. "What happened to handing me over to Natalia after everything is over?"Lionel leaned back, a calculated look in his eyes. "I'm quite unpredictable when it comes to deals. She broke one of the rules I love dearly," Lionel replied, his tone laced with mockery like that of an evil villain. "Right now, I see no reason why I should keep my own part of the deal."This man was t
