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Danielle* Eso no tiene sentido: That doesn't make any sense * El jefe de todos los jefes: the boss of all bosses Thank you dear reader for going on this intricate journey of characters with me. Please stay tuned as we together, delve further on this journey. Happy reading! Xoxo 🥰
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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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Adrian's POV"I wonder if she's ready," I muttered to no one in particular, my eyes fixed on my phone, hoping it'll light up with a message from Joyce.I was so upset when she gave me a formal response that morning. She hadn't even opened the text I recently sent her, which worried me.A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I answered, and the door creaked open."Master, Mr. Daniel has arrived," Sebastian announced, his head bowed slightly.I could see his image reflecting in the mirror before me, so I didn't bother turning to face him."Tell him to wait in the living room. I'll join him soon," I ordered, adding after a second thought. "Tell the maid to get me a glass of red wine."When Sebastian left, I adjusted my collar, admiring myself in the mirror. "Mirror mirror on the wall...ooouh you already know. I'm turning heads today as always," I muttered to myself. I wasn't one of the most eligible bachelors for nothing. I looked dashing. I smirked, satisfied with my appearance, a
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Joyce's POV"What a goddess!" William gasped in shock, his widened eyes fixed on me as I stood before the mirror while the apprentice adjusted the waistline. "La vista me ha dejado sin palabras."I had to admit it had been a while since I had admired myself for this long. The blue evening gown hugged and accentuated my hourglass physique. The dress had a slit from my right mid-thigh all the way down.The dress was paired with a blue diamond necklace and silver heels with diamond stones. The fact that Adrian had purchased these expensive items for me melted my heart."Thank you," I muttered the moment the apprentice was done. "You're welcome, ma'am," the lady replied, smiling shyly. "You look beyond gorgeous."I blushed. "Thank you."The hooting of a car outside made William rush to the window to see who it was."He's here," he announced, his voice laced with excitement. "Your knight in shining armor has come to rescue you," he giggled animatedly."Hahaha," I burst into uncontrollable
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Joyce's POV"Are you alright?" Adrian asked, making me look at him.He didn't seem affected since he was used to it."I'm fine," I replied, swallowing hard."That's good...you're doing good mami, because we still need to welcome the guests," Adrian said, his eyes darting around.I glanced around and felt different scrutinizing gazes on me. Many guests had already arrived, probably waiting for us.A few of them were already approaching us."Oh my goodness!" I exclaimed silently, gripping Adrian's arm tightly."Calm down. They're harmless people. It's customary to exchange pleasantries with them," Adrian said softly, placing his arm around my waist and pulling me close."Congratulations, Mr. Ortega. Your Industry has contributed greatly to our country. We can't help but expect more from you," a potbellied man said with a sincere smile."You're absolutely right. Santoria Industries is not to be trifled with," a silver-haired woman chipped in, her eyes fixed on me. "And who is she? It's t
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Natalia's POV"Aren't you done yet?" I snapped, glaring hard through the mirror at the lady before me."Almost. Just need to add the final touches," she replied politely.She was the makeup artist I hired to get me ready for the party. She was also a hair stylist, and since Gabriel didn't want a crowd, as he had called it, in his house, I had paid her to do everything for me, including helping me get dressed."Be quick. I don't want my husband coming in here without me being ready," I urged impatiently.We were already late for the party, so I had to hurry. When she finished my hair and makeup, she helped bring out the velvet red evening gown I had kept in my closet.It exposed some of my cleavage and shoulders, and my right leg was also out in the open. Soon enough, I was ready for the party.The makeup artist exited my room after me. Gabriel was already waiting in the living room, looking good in his black tuxedo. He didn't seem impressed when he saw me, leaving me upset."I can see
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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
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Madrileno's POV"Don't kill him. Burn him alive," I declared coldly, The men merely nodded, showed no hesitation, and pulled the bloodied, shaking figure from the ground. He whimpered, his lips working silent pleas, but I didn't bat an eye. Mercy wasn't currency I dealt in.Whoever dared to steal from me or betray me never saw the light of day. Yes, he was one of my closest men, but he had chosen to side with the enemy. Thanks to Barrio, we caught him sneaking out of the base with a large amount of our goods.Initially, I was furious, but I had come to understand that humans could be selfish. Selfish enough to sell their comrade off."Jefe, we've recovered the stolen goods," I heard Barrio say and I turned to him."And the enemies?" Barrio exhaled heavily. "We burned their base down, but a few of them managed to escape.""That's not my problem," I said coldly. " “Find them. All of them. If it takes their families to flush them out, so be it.”"Yes, big boss," Barrio said and turned
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Joyce's POV"I want to see my son," I demanded my voice steady and unwavering. I waas determined to seemy son today no matter what.I had been waiting for when an opportunity would present itself to use his obsession to my advantage. I couldn't even tell the time I had spent in this room. It didn't help that I was stuck in one place. It was excruciatingly exhausting.The room felt stifling and claustraphobic—four white painted walls closing in on me. Time blurred into an eternal haze of waiting. The pain in my legs and back was a stark and constant reminder of where I was. I'd been eating, sleeping, then waiting again, my life going round in circles at one spot for what felt like an eternity. If I could see my son and take a walk outside, then I'd be a bit relieved."Your son, huh?" Lionel smirked, pretending to be thinking. His dark eyes glinted with satisfaction, like a predator toying with its prey. "Fine. You'll see him after agreeing to go out with me."The words sent a chill t
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Adrian's POV"I can't believe I slept for this long," Miguel said, stretching his arms as he yawned loudly."You needed it, bro. You've tried a lot and I'm grateful," I sighed, leaning back in my chair.Well, after my conversation with Gabriel, I sat next to Miguel and watched as he slept like a baby."Oh, my goodness!" he exclaimed, rubbing his grumbling stomach. "I'm famished. Please tell me you thought ahead," he said sheepishly, rubbing his neck."I know, right?" I smirked, pushing one of the two white polythene bags beside me to him. "I ordered takeouts, and was waiting for you before having lunch.""Awwwnn..." Miguel drawled playfully. "How come I didn't know you cared this much about me? You’re too kind,” Miguel teased, batting his eyelashes dramatically.""You’ve got jokes, huh?” I shot back. “Eat your food before I hand it over to one of the officers outside.” I snarled.You wouldn't dare!" he exclaimed in mock horror. "I'm the brains of this operation-you'd be lost without
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Lionel's POV"Dr. Mark, is there an alternative?" I asked, hoping for a positive answer.Mark shook his head with a somber look on his face. "The best I can do is to ensure she's only crippled; nothing else can be done. If it weren't for you, I would have called the police on whoever committed such an atrocious act.""Tch...that witch," I cursed. "Don't worry. I'll take care of her."Mark sighed and leaned back in his chair, his professional demeanor unshaken. "I'll try to communicate with some specialists who might be able to help. If I find anyone willing to take on her case, I’ll let you know.""Fine. Keep me posted," I said and stood up.Mark rose as well, escorting me to the door. Just as I was about to step out, he placed a hand on my shoulder. “Lionel, you should contact her family or send someone to check on her regularly. She’ll need support, and I doubt you’ll have the time to be there constantly,” he advised cautiously.I contemplated his words for a moment. Family? Support
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Gabriel's POVFor the first time, I saw my life flash before my eyes. I've heard it happen to people, but now, I have experienced it myself. I actually thought he was going to kill me. Initially, I wanted death and could face it if it came, but when my life began to drain away, my survival instinct kicked in and I struggled helplessly.Thankfully, he had let me go and even as I slipped in and out of consciousness, I could see the nurses work quickly to place an oxygen mask on my face. The sterile, clinical smell was almost comforting in contrast to the fear that was suffocating me just moments before.But the fear only lasted briefly until confusion set in. I was baffled as it turned out that Joyce's bracelet, something I had never seen, was in my study. Except for the gifts I'd given her in the past that Natalia had hijacked, I didn't own anything that belonged to Joyce.How had it ended up in my home?I had to think and rethink again to clarify. Only concrete evidence could save me
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LIONEL'S POV"Christina," I called out walking towards her, my nose twitching in disgust.The stench of blood was quite strong. Cuts and burns marred her once flawless skin, painting a grotesque picture of Sarah’s handiwork. Sarah had gone beyond the norms. I needed to teach her a lesson and set some boundaries. I understood I wasn't faithful, but this act was inhumane. "Christina," I called again, but still got no response.I picked up her wrist with my left arm and checked her pulse. Oh my God, it was so weak that I could hardly feel a thing.I grabbed her bloody chin to see her face clearly. Her swollen eyes were tightly shut, and blood streaked her cheeks. Her lips, cracked and pale, barely moved and I couldn't even feel air coming out of her nostrils."Christina," I called for the last time, and she stirred but her eyes remained shut.I turned sharply and barked. "Hey! Who’s outside? Someone get in here NOW!"Instantly, two men rushed in guns drawn as if ready for a fight. Their
