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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 POVNatalia's movement had become more suspicious within the last few days, always claiming to visit a friend. Yes, I had heard of this lady she called her friend through the Intel I had received from my assistant, but I still wasn't convinced; the lady was a mysterious one. Natalia was a venom, and couldn't be offered a tiny bit of trust.These suspicions led me to continue monitoring her actions, a task I had assigned to Ivan, who was still on the job. I purposely did not return home from work, allowing Natalia to act freely in my absence to let her show her hand."Boss, I have the exact location of your wife," Ivan finally revealed, after an hour of close monitoring."Where?" I asked, watching as he typed away on his computer.Ivan paused and raised his head, our eyes locking. "It's a bar on the outskirts of the city. She's not alone.""She's with her friend, right?" I asked to confirm."Yes, boss," Ivan nodded affirmatively, his brows raised. "I still haven't managed to
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Natalia's POVI blinked my eyes repeatedly to stop the tears brimming up from falling. I was freaked out by Gabriel's unexpected appearance. I had been so occupied with myself that I had forgotten about him. Now, he was standing right in front of me with a menacing smirk on his face.I ignored the stranger sitting next to me as I ransacked my brain for a proper excuse to give. Asking him to leave was a big mistake. It was better I left with him to avoid the worst scenario unfolding.I took his extended hand and walked behind him with my gaze fixed on the ground to avoid looking in the eyes of other people and their curious, awkward, pitiful staresI spotted Ivan's figure walking up to us with a mini-computer in his hands. It was all his fault. I still couldn't understand why he kept outsmarting me."Hello, madame," he greeted me with a fake smile, which I could see through.We were halfway through the exit when Gabriel abruptly halted and turned towards his personal assistant."Go home
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Adrian's POV"Sebastian...," I called out to my butler, who stood a few feet away from me as I ate breakfast."Yes, jefe," he replied, walking closer. "Do you need something?""When the event planner comes, speak to her on my behalf. I don't think I'll be available to see through everything," I stated. "I'm handing everything over to you.""Noted, jefe," Sebastian replied. "I hope there's no problem.""There isn't any, just take care of things at home for me. I don't want anything to go wrong," I replied.Soon enough, I was done with my breakfast. I wore my suit jacket and headed out. My mother was still having her beauty sleep and I had no intention of disturbing her.My first stop: Santoria Industries.I walked out of the building, heading towards the garage. James was already waiting for me."Good morning," he greeted, to which I simply nodded .We both got into the car, and it didn't take long before we arrived at the company.As usual, the staff on the ground floor greeted me pol
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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
