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Adrian's POV"Boss, we have a serious technical problem at the moment," Michelle said, her tone serious as soon as she noticed Miguel and me entering her department. "If this issue continues for the next two days, I can't predict what will happen next.""People are also suggesting you fire Joyce or you demote her," Michelle added in a low voice.Miguel crossed his arms, a stern look in his eyes. "Adrian, with this, you can't remain silent," he said, his tone urging. "Santoria Industries will face a huge backlash and you won't be able to rise back in a few years. Your laying low is dangerous.""Boss, you have a visitor," someone walked in and said with a bow."What visitor?" Miguel asked."His name is Barrister Torres. He's a lawyer sent from Cielo Azul Enterprises," the lady replied. "He claims he was sent by the CEO himself.""Great," I muttered sarcastically, a smirk dancing on my lips despite the gravity of the situation. "You can leave," I stated. "I see he's also using legal acti
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Adrian's POVJoyce wasn't in her bedroom when I checked,and I felt a twinge of panic creep in. My mind darted to Rafael's room, where I assumed she would be. Sure enough, when I peeked inside, there she was. My mum was also there, but surprisingly, they didn't notice my presence.I stood at the door, half-hidden in the shadows, unable to move. "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll come back to his senses very soon," my mom whispered, soothingly rubbing her back."It's not his fault," Joyce muttered weakly, as if trying to shield me from her own struggles. "I understand being a public figure can be quite strenuous. He just needs time to think."The guilt in my heart intensified upon hearing those words. She continued to defend me, even after I had yelled at her. I could no longer bear to listen to her sobs; each one pierced through me like a dagger.I lightly knocked on the door, and it immediately grabbed their attention. Honestly speaking, I had never been in a situation where my mother would
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Adrian's POV"Boss, the meeting is set. Everyone is waiting for you," Daniel announced, prompting a collective sigh from everyone in the room.I rose suddenly, adjusted my suit, straightened my tie, and reached out my hand confidently. "Come on, mi amor, it's time to go."Joyce took my hand firmly, and we left the office and headed straight to the conference room. The room was filled to its maximum capacity with reporters and paparazzi, both in and out.The ones lurking in the hallway leading to the room sighted us and ran towards us, but the bodyguards were fast enough to stop them and shield us.We walked confidently as the rapid clicks of cameras and lights flashed all around us. I could feel Joyce's hand trembling as she braced for what would come. My stomach churned at the pain she had passed through these couple of days. I swore then to protect her with my life."I'm with you," I whispered into her ears, squeezing her arm reassuringly, and the trembling ceased.Joyce and I were
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Gabriel's POVMy last argument with Natalia had kept me on my toes. I couldn't help but sense danger. It was like a calm before the storm.I desperately tried to ignore it, because all I wanted was to focus on the current progress I was making. Cielo Azul Enterprises had been receiving appeals from different companies for a partnership. I was certain it was all because of my recent interviews and the allegations I made against Adrian.Everything was going well, just as it was supposed to be until Ivan came barging into my office."Boss, we have a big issue on our hands," he exclaimed, breathing heavily.Ivan has been with me for a very long time and I'd never seen him like this. His usually confident demeanor was replaced by a look of sheer panic; beads of sweat dotted his forehead.I was infuriated and couldn't help but snap. "Why did you have to barge in like that? I've told you repeatedly to knock before entering."Ivan swallowed hard, his eyes shifting nervously. "Boss, I apologiz
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Natalia's POV"Arrrghh!!! That bastard!" I growled in frustration, hurling a pillow to the wall."Calm down, Natalia," Christina cautioned."Why should I?" I snapped, immediately regretting my sharp retort as the pit in my stomach twisted tighter. "I'm sorry. It's just... His attitude is intolerable."Yes. We haven't communicated since my last conversation with Gabriel. The last conversation echoed in my mind, making the silence that followed feel like a suffocating blanket. I have visited Christina's house constantly, pestering her to speak to her boss so we can move forward with our plans. Thankfully, her injuries have healed up almost completely—but my headaches hadn’t."It's alright," Christina sighed. "I already texted the big boss's assistant, but he hasn't replied. I understand that this is the perfect time to begin our operation, but he hasn't said anything yet. By the way, how do you feel about the situation on the ground? The public is really on to your husband."I snorted
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Joyce's POVAfter much consideration, we all decided to postpone the family lunch till Rafael's birthday, but the little one insisted he had his shopping spree today. Adrian had issues at the office to attend to, so I was tasked with the responsibility of seeing that the shopping spree was possible.I watched as Adrian got ready to leave for the office before an idea popped up in my head.“Hey there, sweetheart!” I said with a warm smile in my voice. “Would it be alright if I borrowed Michelle for today? I’m just feeling a bit nervous about going on that shopping spree by myself!”Adrian arched an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "Why not just ask Mum to come with you? After all, she’s the one who stirred the whole thing up in the first place!""She seems a bit overwhelmed with her own stuff right now, so I’m not sure it’d be the best idea to ask her," I said. "But it’s just for today! What do you think?" I made a playful puppy face and looked at him, hoping to get
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Natalia's POV"Here's the business card of my right-hand man. Keep in touch with him. He'll direct you on what to do," the big boss said before his men took Christina and me back to the base.He had given me a card with Mr. Flynn's name on it, stating he would be available after the operation was tagged successful. I had taken the card before leaving.Now, I was in my house trying to converse with the same Mr. Flynn on my computer. The unknown man had sent me a file containing information about the men who were supposed to carry out the operation, and also a guide to follow to avoid any mistakes.Mr. Flynn: all you have to do is wait at the new location. There are computers to monitor the men's movement. You only have to wait for the targets to be brought to you. The big boss will join you after the operation is successful.That was the last I heard from him because Gabriel came into the room at that time. I hurriedly covered the computer and tossed it to my bedside.As I watched Gabr
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Joyce's POVThe rest of the ride was silent. Initially, I had turned on the radio to play some music, but the little boss had kicked against it, so the car was engulfed in silence."It's high time you start school," I muttered to myself, sparing Rafael an exasperated glance.The little guy snorted and looked away like he heard my words. I decided to act like nothing had happened and continued driving, my focus locked on the road ahead as I gripped the steering wheel."He's growing up so fast," I thought, glancing at him. His laughter was contagious, but underneath it lay a hint of mischief that made my heart race with worry. I remembered when he was just a toddler, all soft giggles and innocent wonder. Now, he was a little whirlwind of energy, curious and bold—traits I admired and dreaded at the same time.Soon, we arrived at the cafe. I found a suitable spot, parked the car, and got Rafael out. Fortunately for me, I didn't have to wait for Michelle as I could see her sitting next to t
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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
