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Joyce's POVI slowly opened my eyes, feeling the softness of the pillow beneath my head and the warmth of the blanket wrapped around me. Memories of last night's event flooded through my head. Adrian had kept me company till I had fallen asleep. The shock was a bit too much for me to bear that I had remained in a dazed state all through the night.As I scrambled to sit on the bed, a thought popped up in my head, causing me to turn sharply to the side. I let out a deep breath, realizing the bed was empty and cold.For once, I actually thought Adrian had slept by my side. I couldn't help but fantasize the idea of waking up by his side every day just to be greeted by his gorgeous face."Oh, my goodness! What's wrong with you, Joyce? Get yourself together," I scolded myself, shaking the thoughts off my mind.I jumped out of bed and rushed into the bathroom. I had my bath quickly and walked out, wearing a bathrobe. I chose a flowy maxi dress with a layered necklace and a pair of black shoe
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Luis's POV"I warned you about that unpolished woman, and you would not listen," my mother hissed, narrowing her eyes in disapproval. "There are far better and more suitable women out there, capable of meeting your needs and making a proper wife.""I already ended things up with her mama," I tried to explain, but she wasn't buying it."But we lost something valuable. If you had done it earlier, it wouldn't have happened" my mother argued.I couldn't stand my mother's nagging, but I dared not express my dissatisfaction. It was my fault we were in this situation in the first place. Even my dad was enraged by the fact that he had lost five percent of the company's shares to a business competitor.After leaving Santoria Industries that evening, I spoke to Dad about getting it back, but he said it wasn't necessary. I felt displeased, but I had to concede. It was his company, not mine.Suddenly, I recalled something. Today was supposed to be the day Ligia was to apologize to Joyce and Adrian
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Joyce's POVThen, for the next three hours, I immersed myself fully in work. Of course, from time to time, I couldn't resist looking at my son's father, sleeping serenely. I watched his chest rise and fall, his quiet breathing was curiously soothing, like some background hum in relation to my work.Just when I had gotten into my rhythm and was deep in my tasks, the sudden loud knock at the door broke the silence and bringing me back to reality.I paused what I was doing and stood up to see who was at the door with the intention of telling them to come back later to avoid waking the boss up. I gently twisted the door knob and opened the door, peeping out."Hello.. please, the boss is asleep. You can....." The rest of the words hung in my throat the moment I recognized the two people standing in front of me. One was a man I had only seen and heard about once,while the other was a lady I knew to detest me greatly.The man was grinning weirdly. "Good day to you, huh... Miss. Sanchez, righ
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Adrian's POVMy heart thumped wildly against my chest as I waited patiently for the office closing hours. I had made the necessary preparations to ensure my plans went well, and for the first time, I was glad Rafael's nanny was back, leaving just Joyce and me to spend quality time together.Though everything had been put in place, I was still nervous."What if she rejects me?"That was the question I kept asking myself. I subconsciously glanced at her seat out of habit and noticed she wasn't there.Oh yeah! I had actually asked her to sort out some issues on my behalf with the marketing department. I was waiting for her, and like my wish had been granted, a soft knock interrupted my thoughts. The door opened and voilà, it was Joyce. I felt relief wash all over me like a tide on a quiet beach."Sir, I think it's time to go," she said softly, which reminded me of the act of forgiveness she had displayed in my presence and that of Ligia and Luis.I quietly stood up and grabbed my jacket f
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Joyce's POVThe sight before me was mesmerizing. I had thought it was a dinner date, but it seemed beyond that. My heart was beating erratically against my chest, and I knew he was waiting for me to speak, but I just couldn't.It was overwhelming, and I was finding it hard to think straight. A fragment of my memories flashed through my head- the scene of Gabriel proposing to me.That alone was enough to quench whatever fire was burning in my heart. I felt my stomach churn with fear of being betrayed for the second time. The first was heart-wrenching enough. Going through another could kill me."Joyce, are you okay?" I heard him ask. His voice was distant as I thought of the right answer to give to him. He was my son's father, and I couldn't deny the fact that I had feelings for him.He was also really different from Gabriel, but I still couldn't bring myself to trust him fully. A part of me wanted to give him the chance to prove himself.I sighed deeply and turned to look deeply into h
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Adrian's POVSeeing Christie made me nervous for no reason. She was just Raphael's nanny, not Joyce's mother. It was at that moment I realized how much I didn't know about Joyce. She had never spoken about her family, neither had I.I decided to postpone the discussion till another time. Facing Christie was what I should worry about.As Joyce introduced her to me, her inspective gaze made me break out in cold sweat. When it came to introducing me to Christie, Joyce became tongue-tied. I fully understood what the problem was."Adrian Ortega, CEO of Santoria Industries, and Joyce's boss," I concluded, extending my hand for a handshake.The middle-aged lady reluctantly accepted my extended hand and forced a smile. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Ortega. If I'm not mistaken, you must be the man my firstborn son keeps talking about. He also has the dream of becoming a great businessman like you one day."I took her words as an opportunity to break the ice and start a conversation."I'm happy to hea
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Adrian's POV"I love you, Adrian" she muttered with bated breath, leaving me stunned.First, the kiss. Now, a bold confession. Things really turned out to be good for me tonight.I placed a light kiss on her forehead and muttered. "I love you too, Joyce. Sleep tight, and let me know if you need anything. I'm at your beck and call.""Even at midnight?" Joyce questioned with a soft voice, which melted my heart instantly.I nodded affirmatively. "Yes, babe. Even at midnight, I'll come running to you.""You should go home. I'm sure mum will be worried about you," Joyce urged."Alright, muñeca," I agreed.She pulled out of my embrace and grabbed my hands, pulling me towards the car. I obediently got in and buckled my seatbelt."¡Buenas noches, cariño! Que descanses y tengas dulces sueños," Joyce said, waving at me."Goodnight to you," I replied, starting the car.I drove off even as a faint scent of Joyce's hair fragrance filled my car. It reminded me constantly of her, making me miss her
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Natalia's POVChristina and I had grown close within the past few days, and to my surprise, I had opened up to her more than I'd expected that I would.I had told her secrets I'd never imagined I would. It was like a dream, but I was actually enjoying our friendship, so I ignored the warning bells that something wasn't quite right.Now, she had invited me to go clubbing with her."I'm pregnant, Christina," I had bluntly refused."It doesn't matter. You just need to accompany me," she had insisted. "You don't have to take alcohol. There's fruit juice and water.""Well, that's not a bad idea," I replied, rolling my eyes as I did. "I'm sure you can wait till nine months later, then I can accompany you wherever you want me to.""Come on, Natalia. We'll be back before midnight," she urged. "Your husband won't notice your absence.""It's not going to be that easy," I had complained. "What if he decides to arrive home early today?""He won't. Trust me, girl," she had countered firmly."You s
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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
