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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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Gabriel's POVDespite all the years I had lived on earth, I still couldn't fathom why women took so long to dress up for an occasion. It was tiring.When Natalia came downstairs, I didn't bother complimenting her dressing, and I knew she wasn't happy about it. I didn't care about such trivial things since I had more important aspects of my life to worry about.We left the mansion accompanied by bodyguards. Though I hadn't expected anything less from the reporters when we arrived at the party, I was still enraged by their tirade of heart-piercing questions.Almost immediately, I felt a wave of relief on entering the hall, but it was short-lived. I could feel the weight of some of the guests' scrutinizing gazes upon us, their eyes looking and analyzing silently every aspect in excruciating detail. Ignoring their two-faced nature, I reciprocated their pretentious warm welcome heartily, that is, for the ones who dared to approach me. The rest of the cowards stood far away from me, whispe
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Adrian's POVMy eyes were fixed on Gabriel right from the moment I began my speech. The way he kept staring at Joyce gave me a feeling he had something planned. It was so annoying that I wished I could get off the stage and confront him, but doing so would only be seen as a sign of disrespect to the guests.I was done with the speech in less than ten minutes. I was so eager to go back to Joyce. Unfortunately, some guests approached me with sweet and flattering words, determined to claim my attention.Despite my discomfort, I had to accommodate them, still watching for Joyce and Gabriel. "Nice speech you have there," a baritone voice drew my attention."Antonio Reyes," I called his name, masking my displeasure with a smile.Antonio's smile broadened. "You remember my name. That shatters the image of you I have in my heart.""What image?" I questioned curiously."Oh, you haven't heard? You should pay attention to rumors about you. That way, you get to know the public's opinion about yo
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Natalia's POVI stood by Gabriel's side, my last strand of patience threatening to snap. I had watched his movement since he left me to speak with Joyce. I had also seen him having a conversation with Joyce.It had been a couple of minutes since the invitation to join the dance floor, and we hadn't joined yet. I couldn't remain silent anymore."Aren't we going to join them?" I asked, my voice trembling with restrained fury as I glanced at the dance floor where Joyce twirled effortlessly in her elegant gown, a vision of joy that felt like a mockery of my heartache. "You wouldn't want people questioning us or the media making us the talk of the public."He seemed reluctant but replied. "Let's go then. Don't step on my toes.""Ugh... whatever," I scoffed in disgust.Accepting his extended hand, he pulled me roughly to the dance floor. His eyes weren't on me as he stared blankly at a particular spot.I felt a sharp pain in my heart as the image of Joyce flashed through my mind. He was def
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Joyce's POV"I'm glad I came just in time to save you from him," Adrian snarled, his cute pout reminding me of our son.I chuckled amusingly. "Save me? Come on, he can't possibly intend to harm me in our territory or in public. He probably just wanted a simple conversation, which I'm sure I could have handled.""Ugh...like I care," Adrian scoffed. "I really do not give a damn about what he thinks. I won't allow him to come near you.""Yeah, I appreciate that," I said, my voice sincere. I'll try to avoid him if that's going to make you happy.""Good," Adrian replied as the wrinkles on his forehead disappeared. "I hope you're enjoying the party.""I am," I replied, nodding positively and noticing the wavering glint in his eyes. "Is something wrong?""No," he shook his head, his tone hesitant. It's just that there's something really important I need to attend to, and I can't leave you alone."I wanted to remind him that I wasn't a child, but I understood his fear. I suddenly thought of
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Joyce's POV"Er... I need to use the restroom," I said, giving Michelle a wink. I'll be back.""Alright, Joyce. Be careful," Miguel warned cautiously, still holding on to Michelle's hand."I will," I said, turning to leave and waving dismissively.My mission there was done. I asked for directions to the restroom and found it after a bit of wandering around the hallway.There were two doors, one inscribed with the word 'Ladies' in gold. The restroom was really lavish, with lovely modern finishes designed for pure elegance. Dim lights warmed the place, which glowed softly over the shiny marble tops and brushed gold finish.The air-conditioning was set to perfection, cool and refreshing, inviting me to linger and sleep off. Plush seating sat beside a large, ornate mirror, invitingly placed for rest or freshening up. The floral arrangements were pretty enough to grace a palace. A mild scent of soothing lavender and vanilla lingered in the air.Soft music hummed gently in the background, ad
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Gabriel's POV"Arrrgh! Capullo!" I growled in frustration, banging my fist against the wall.I knew my words and actions a few minutes ago were dumb, but I couldn't stop myself. She was meant to be mine before Adrian came into the picture. Seeing her with him constantly reminded me of my past mistakes. My uncontrollable lust for women had been my downfall. If I had been faithful, Joyce and I would be married with kids by now. But instead, I let my land me in the pit of my greatest mistake - Natalia's bewitched trap—a marriage born out of her cunning manipulation. "Mister, what do you think you are doing in here?" a female voice asked, jolting me out of my thoughts. "This is the female restroom."I swiftly turned to see a red-haired lady standing by the exit with a disgusting look on her face as she eyed me suspiciously."Huh...Lo lamento señorita. I..." I stuttered, ransacking my brain for a reasonable excuse, but found none."Please, leave now," the lady snapped, her voice full of i
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MADRILENO'S POVI stood by the window, enjoying the cool breeze which soothed the pain in my heart. The pain of losing a child was unbearable, fueling my thirst for revenge.Tonight was the night we were meant to carry out my revenge mission on Gabriel. The creaking sound was quite distant."Boss, everything is set. We're ready to move out" Barrio stated, snapping me out of my thoughts. I turned to look at him and frowned. "Where's Lucas? Has he given you a feedback on the party?""He should be on his way" Barrio replied evasively.I shook my head in disapproval. "He doesn't have to come here.""Alright, I'll let him know" Barrio stated with a tone of reluctance.Knowing he had something to say,I questioned. "What's the problem,Barrio? Do you have something to say?""Huh...well...I...." He stuttered, rubbing his sweaty palms together. "I just wanted to be certain you're ready for this,boss. We're dealing with an influential figure here; we need to be cautious."I inhaled sharply, thi
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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
