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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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Adrian's POV"¡Hola, colega! ¿Cómo estás?" We should go check out the Imperial Hall," Miguel advised. "You know how demanding you can be when it comes to perfection.""Yeah, we should." I nodded in agreement.It's been six days since I last visited the office and three days since my mother traveled on vacation. Miguel and I had been so occupied with preparations for the upcoming anniversary celebration in two weeks.I built and commissioned Santoria Imperial Hall six years ago. It was only used for top events like this, and we never lent or lease it to anybody.The event planners we hired were from Spain's top event planning company. Although Miguel was skeptical about leaving everything to them, I had no problem with it. However, I could be very hard to pacify when a job was not done perfectly and to my satisfaction.Miguel and I left the penthouse and headed straight to the garage. After some deliberation, we decided to take Miguel's car and let him drive.We arrived at the hall an
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Madrileno's POV The entire study room was engulfed in smoke as I sat behind my desk, puffing on a cigarette in my hands. It had burnt down to my fingers, but the pain of the burn was nothing compared to the pain I was feeling in my heart. I hadn't stopped thinking about my encounter with Natalia revealing the death of my unborn child. Initially, I thought it was just a tasteless joke; as Natalia just being Natalia and seeking some kind of sick reaction and attention from me. Being with Natalia for a certain period helped me know when she was telling the truth or just fooling around. That sharp glint in her eyes always gave her away, and when she pushed the medical report to me, that glint was unmistakable. It had easily given her away and confirmed what she had said to be the truth. It had been tough to accept the bitter truth, but I had no choice. I had reacted out of impulse, but I had to go on with it because I needed the truth. The moment she revealed who was responsible for
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Adrian's POVIt was a Monday morning. There was now a week left to the anniversary celebration, and the new week would be busy for the employees. When I realized how strenuous the task would be for Joyce, I realized working remotely was out of the question.I buttoned up my suit jacket, picked up my briefcase case, and went to the dining room. As usual, breakfast was already waiting for me. I had just a slice of bread and scrambled eggs before leaving.James and I sat in silence as he drove me to the office, after which he took permission to see his sick wife at the hospital."I sighed as my heart swelled with pride at the tall, magnificent towering structure standing before me for a moment, marveling at its grandeur, then I walked confidently toward the grand entrance.""Good morning, sir," the staff greeted as usual, to which I nodded in response.The flash of an image caught me off guard, and I found my steps gradually slowing.Joyce; it had been a week since I'd last spoken to he
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Joyce's POVGod knew how desperate I was, trying to avoid dropping my cold facade before Adrian. His presence alone was unbearable for me. I badly wanted to dive into his embrace, but I couldn't dare to lower my pride before him.Truthfully, my heart leaped for Joy when he demanded that I follow him to the Imperial Hall. Even the idea of having lunch with him made me feel deeply satisfied, but the conversation that followed utterly ruined my mood.I badly wanted to ask him what took him so long to ask about his son. Instead, I unconsciously gave him the go-ahead to come see him. It would be unfair of me to keep Rafael away from his father.Our conversation ended the moment our lunch arrived. I noticed him fidgeting with his cutleries. It seemed he had something to say."Joyce," he finally called, making me pause midair with the fork in my hand, and I lifted my head to look at him."Yes?" I replied."The anniversary celebration is in less than a week," Adrian began. I need a female par
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Chapter 158Natalia's POV"Be grateful he didn't kill you," Christina had said the night I last saw her. "Still, you shouldn't have told him the truth. You should have stood your ground."I had been furious with her and had yelled. "Are you blind? Can't you see the red marks on my neck? He almost killed me!""I understand, but what if he does something stupid to you or Gabriel?" Christina had questioned.I brushed her off, saying, "He can't. Gabriel isn't a man to be trifled with, and Madrileno knows that better than anyone.""Fine. I can't argue with you anymore," Christina exclaimed. Assume whatever you want. Just be careful.""I will, I affirmed.The sound of running water brought me back from my reverie. Gabriel was taking his shower. He had mentioned he wanted to speak to me about something important before leaving for the company. He was deliberately taking his time to put unnecessary pressure on me.I refused to take the bait and sat on the bed patiently, my thoughts drifting a
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Joyce's POVAfter many preparations, the long-awaited day of Santoria Industries' tenth-anniversary celebration was here. I was so excited that I got out of bed early, even though the party was commencing in the evening.I had already informed Christie beforehand so she would spend the night at my house. My phone suddenly buzzed. I picked it up from the bedside table and opened it; it was a text message from Adrian.Adrian: Good morning, mi amor. The makeup artist, hair stylist, and fashion designer will be coming to help you get ready.I jumped up in excitement as I texted back.Me: Alright. Thank you.Adrian: ???Me: What?Adrian: Is that all?I found his question quite strange and typed back.Me: Yes.I tossed the phone on the bed and ran into the bathroom, almost slipping, thanks to the door I held on to for support.I was done freshening up in less than thirty minutes. I wore loose-fit trousers and a crop top. I packed my hair in a ponytail and walked out of the room.To my utterm
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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
