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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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Natalia's POV"Why aren't they back yet?" I scowled, pacing back and forth, my heels clicking on the ground.I could feel the gaze of the others on me, but I couldn't care less. All I wanted right now was to see the shock and helpless look on Joyce's face when she came into the room to witness what she had gotten herself into. A distant siren wailed in the distance, shattering the stillness, and for a moment, I couldn't help but wonder if it was a warning. "Calm down, Natalia," Christina cautioned. "You clearly saw the men capture her and the child successfully. Besides, moving two people without grabbing people's attention can be very difficult.""They're on their way already," the tech guy chipped in. "They have to pass some checkpoints to get here. Let's give them some more time."I simply snorted and took a seat, tapping my feet impatiently on the ground. I ran my shaky fingers through my hair, frustration mounting with each tick of the clock as my thoughts spiraled between doub
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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
