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Gabriel's POVI purposefully delayed my return to Madrid a day after Adrian left because I wanted to avoid clashing with him in a foreign country. Getting arrested by the US authorities was detrimental to our image and country.Ivan had sent my driver to come pick me up."Welcome, boss," he greeted politely, to which I nodded curtly.He put luggage in the booth and opened the car for me.As soon as we settled into the car, he asked, "Boss, where are we heading?"That was where the problem came in. I was torn between heading home and stopping by the company to see how Ivan was doing.What excuse would I give them for failing to get the Smith's project? Yes, the company was mine, but I valued my reputation greatly."To the mansion," I demanded."Yes, boss," he replied.The ride was long and silent, and I couldn't help but feel foreboding as we approached the mansion. The image of a lady flashed through my mind, ruining my mood further.I scoffed inwardly, looking out the window and ponde
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Adrian's POVJoyce was preparing to leave the hotel while I completed Smith's project. I wanted to finish it as soon as possible to focus on the company's tenth-anniversary celebration next month. I intended to make it a memorable day. Initially, I thought of discussing my ideas with Joyce, but she seemed troubled. She kept going to the room and coming out. She wanted to discuss them with me but was finding it hard to approach me.Just the thought of that made me frustrated. When I got fed up, I decided to initiate the conversation. She was walking out of the closet with a deep frown resting between her brows."Joyce, there's something you want to talk to me about?" I asked.She turned and looked at me nervously."Er...I... I... yes, there is," she stuttered, rubbing her sweaty palms together.I patted the space next to me on the sofa. "Come sit. Let's talk."She did as I said but was still avoiding my gaze. I guessed what she wanted to speak about."I'm all ears," I muttered.Joyce
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Natalia's POVI felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen and back as my eyes fluttered open, darting across the unfamiliar room. The excruciating pain in my stomach prevented me from sitting up properly to understand what was happening. I tried to turn, but something stopped me from doing so. It was a drip attached to my rest.The strong scent of antiseptic wafted through my nostrils, and my senses came alive immediately.A hospital? I was in a hospital.My hands subconsciously touched my stomach, and memories of my last conversation with Gabriel flooded through my head, most especially the scene of me being shoved away by Gabriel. It kept replaying in my head. I had fallen to the ground and screamed out in pain. Blood was dripping......A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I couldn't utter a word. Nevertheless, the door creaked open, and a familiar figure strutted into the room.I repeatedly blinked, recognizing the man as The Moreno's family doctor."Mrs. Moreno," the doctor ca
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Joyce's POVI had arrived at my apartment a few hours ago, refusing to leave my room. Christie had come to check on me, but I hadn't opened up to her.I had only asked her to watch my baby for me so he wouldn't detect anything, knowing how sensitive he was to my mood.I couldn't help but grip my chest, wishing to pull my heart out if it was the only way to make the excruciating pain go away.Reputation? Criticism? All these were just an excuse for his selfishness. He wasn't close to a narcissist, but I couldn't refrain from seeing him as one.Michelle had told me to expect such, but I hadn't taken her words seriously. Now, I was facing the consequences of not preparing my heart for the worse.Lying in bed, I wrapped my arms around myself, seeking comfort. The chill of loneliness burrowed deep into my bones, wrapping me in a fog of emotions that threatened to spill over in the form of tears, clouding my vision. I could almost hear the echoes of laughter that once lit up my days, hauntin
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Adrian's POV"Are you sure about this?" Miguel asked, his tone laced with skepticism.I had revealed my plan to him, but he didn't seem convinced."Won't doing that just blow things out of proportion?" He added, his brows furrowed. "It's definitely going to be the hottest search on all social media handles.""I know. That's exactly what I want," I said with a smirk. It's best everyone knows through this medium so I can be with Joyce and our son in the open."Miguel sighed deeply. "Fine. If that's how you want to do it, I'll offer my full support.""Yeah, thanks," I smiled, recalling something. "I'll have to tell Mum about it sooner or later.""Yes, tell her before D-day," Miguel suggested. You surely do not want her to learn about it from the public.""That's true. I'll work on that. Speaking of relationships," I raised my voice, my scrutinizing gaze lingering on Miguel. Hermano, so tell me, how long do you intend to remain single, eh?"Miguel shrugged in reply, his eyes evasive. "I d
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Gabriel's POVI couldn't believe I was here lowering my pride before Natalia. I didn't have a choice because if the truth about the miscarriage got out, I could be arrested for domestic violence and maybe even secondary manslaughter.Some hours ago, my family doctor made me understand the severity of the situation. Initially, I had been skeptical about being the father of the child, but the date of conception had actually been the same night we were last intimate with each other."Mr. Moreno, how did this happen?" the doctor had asked.I had been slow to respond, thinking of the perfect lie."Mr. Moreno, why aren't you responding? Weren't you there when it happened?" The doctor had queried, snapping me out of my thoughts."Er.. actually, when I arrived home, she was coming downstairs to meet me. That was when she slipped and fell," I had lied with a straight face.The doctor had squinted his eyes. "So, you mean her over-excitement caused the fall?"I nodded in response. "Yes, I wasn't
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Joyce's POVThree days had passed since the new week began, but I hadn't set my eyes on Adrian during those three days. I had only received an email stating his need for a week's leave. Initially, I was stunned by his actions but later came to realize what the reason for such actions could be.The mere thought of him trying to avoid me made me uncomfortable. Burying my head deep into my work was the only solution I could think of to get him off my mind.The plans for Santoria Industries' anniversary celebration had been kicked into motion. Invitation cards had been sent out to several business partners all around Spain. Although Adrian demanded that he handle some guests, I handled most of them.Even the social media handles couldn't stop mentioning it. Some probably wanted Adrian to attend their interview, but I doubted that would happen if it was the man I knew.The anniversary was in less than three weeks, and the company's employees were all busy.Thankfully, I didn't feel lonely
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Natalia's POVFour days had passed since I was discharged from the hospital. Gabriel had practically been by my side during those days, ensuring I had everything I craved and was comfortable.I wasn't feeling any more pain and wanted to take a walk outside the mansion. When I informed Gabriel about it, he seemed a bit reluctant but had to consent since he had already agreed to let me do things my way.Now, I was standing in front of the mirror, making sure my dress was good and the paleness on my face was well hidden.The creaking of the door drew my attention. I turned and saw Gabriel walk in."Where are you going to?" he asked, frowning."We already talked about this. I need a breath of fresh air," I whined, controlling my urge to roll my eyes.I could see the reluctance in his eyes, but he held his tongue and walked out of the room.I picked up my purse and took one last look in the mirror before leaving the room. Since I was leaving the house with Gabriel's permission, I drove one
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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
