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In no time, the number of views was over the roof. I could see the reporters at the press conference taking furtive glances at their phones and back at Mr. Gomez, watching the confession unfold. The woman took a deep breath and began. "Hi, everyone. My name is Maria-Rose. I want to reveal the true nature of my relationship with Mr. Goméz. Before I begin, I want to categorically state that I have no intention of making money from this. My goal is to reveal the terrible acts of the CEO of Gerrovial Infrastructure." She looked directly at the camera and proceeded. "I met Mr. Goméz at a nightclub here in Madrid. He lied to me that he wasn't married, and I was so stupid that I believed him. We lodged at a hotel that night and had rounds of sex which carried on to the next morning.” “After he left the hotel, I found a business card which I believe had slipped out from his pocket the night before. Curiosity got the better of me and I did some research on the name on the card. That
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Antonio's POVI was shaken to the core when I saw the truth of my infidelity unfold before me. My security detail had escorted me to my office, but having them in the room was pointless."Leave," I ordered in a low guttural voice, but I couldn't hear the sound of receding footsteps; just silence.I turned sharply to see them still standing in the same spot. I was enraged.I grabbed the flower vase on the table and hurled it toward them. It managed to miss and crashed into the wall."Get out! All of you! Get the hell out!" I screamed at the top of my lungs.Reluctantly, they filed out of the room leaving me to battle my demons alone.I picked up the remote from my desk, my hands trembling as I switched on the TV.The video had spread like wildfire. The internet was bombarded with hateful comments.The truth was glaring- I had lost the reputation I had spent years trying to build with my sweat and blood.The room spun and my breath caught in my throat as I slumped against the wall. My he
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Antonio's POVIt's been over an hour since Isabel was wheeled into the operating room. Despite the nurse's warnings to avoid disturbing patients, I couldn't stop pacing anxiously on the corridor.On the other hand, Elizabeth was seated on a chair, her eyes puffy and swollen from consistent crying. She had exhausted all her tears and could only stare at the same spot with a blank expression.I heard a door open and turned to see the doctor emerge from the operating room. He had removed his scrub cap and looked somber."Antonio," He said, his voice gentle as he approached me.I looked into his eyes, searching for a tiny bit of hope."Dr. Torres, please, tell me........" I trailed off.Dr. Torres took a deep breath. "The surgery was complicated. The impact the news had on your wife was severe, and her condition has worsened. We've done everything we can, but...."He paused, choosing his words carefully.".... she would be transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for close monitoring. Her c
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Adrian's POVIt's been a couple of hours since Maria's video broke the internet. The PR team had their eyes glued to their computer screens, most especially Daniel who was multitasking on different computers."Have you erased Maria's call logs?" I asked in a low voice.He nodded without lifting his head. "Yes, even the bank transfer cannot be traced to us. We have nothing to worry about.""Good," I murmured with satisfaction. "How's the situation at Gerrovial Infrastructure? Any news from their side?""Sir, the man's wife is currently in the hospital," Juan butted in. "It seems she was frail, and the incident was a huge blow to her.""Yes, the rumors about her being the owner of Gerrovial Infrastructure are true," Daniel added."Mr. Goméz and his daughter are at the company as we speak. They'll be making their move anytime now," Juan muttered."Ugh... They can't outsmart me. I'm always one step ahead of my opponents," I scoffed with pride in my voice. "What about the company itself?""
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Antonio's POV"Arrrghh!!" I growled in frustration, tugging my hair.I never expected that brat to be this smart. I thought voicing out our assumptions to him would make him confirm the accusation, but he hadn't fallen for the trap."Boss, a majority of our investors have withdrawn from the company. The board members are also leaving," Javier said, walking up to me."I also discovered someone is buying shares from the company at a fast rate. It won't be long before the company's value reduces to nothing. What do we do?"I was short of words. Everything was happening so fast, and I couldn't do anything about it."Dad, he said he's suing me for defamation," Elizabeth said, her face darkened as she stood rooted on the spot.The situation was traumatic for both of us. Our world seemed to be caving in and fast.My secretary, Elena, reported, "Sir, there's an email from a lawyer stating your daughter is to appear in court in two days.""The police are on their way. If they took you with them
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Adrian's POVA female employee burst into the room, startling everyone."I'm sorry, Mr. Ortega, but you have visitors," she stated with bated breath."Who are they?" I asked, frowning."The CEO of Gerrovial Infrastructure, his daughter, and his assistant," she replied, stunning everyone in the room."Why is he here?" Daniel gasped in surprise."We don't know. I hope he's not here to cause any harm," Michael replied, his brows furrowed.I scoffed inwardly at their childish thoughts and said, "This is my territory, not his. I doubt he's here to cause trouble because he lacks the resources or power to do such.""What do we do?" Juan inquired with a cautious tone.'Good question,' I thought, deliberating on it momentarily."Usher them into the conference room," I ordered the female employee. "Michael, watch the meeting through the security cameras. Daniel and Joyce, you're coming with me."I took long strides out of the PR department, heading to the conference room as fast as possible to
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Antonio's POVSelling my wife's legacy was better than having it shut down by the government. Logically, if Gerrovial Infrastructure were to go bankrupt, I would lose everything- my family, wealth, and freedom. I was going to jail anyway.I felt tempted to accept the offer. He promised a considerable price that would benefit both sides. I didn't want to believe his words at first, but Javier had signaled to me to listen to what he had to say.I was ready to listen to what he was about to offer, but my spoilt daughter had to disrupt the conversation at the most inconvenient time."Please, you can ask for anything in return, but not my mother's company," she stated, her eyes brimming with tears.I nudged her gently with a whisper. "Keep quiet, Lizzy. Let's hear what he has to say."She effortlessly ignored my warnings and approached Mr. Ortega from her seat."What are you doing?" I gasped in shock, staring at her in disbelief as she knelt before Mr. Ortega. Even Javier was stunned by her
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ADRIAN'S POV"Sir, we should celebrate," Daniel suggested excitedly as soon as Antonio and the others left, his voice brimming with excitement."Hmph... Let's go back to the PR department." I stood up.We exited the conference room and headed for the PR department, where everyone stood, eagerly waiting for us to deliver the news."We've acquired Gerrovial Infrastructure," Daniel announced and half screamed, and immediately, the news was welcomed with rounds of applause and joyful cheers that reverberated through the room.It wasn't monumental, but it was worth celebrating."How about a celebratory party," one of the ladies suggested."Yes! Oh yes, please! It is an unwritten tradition here. We always do whenever the company achieves a new milestone," another lady squealed.Daniel giggled, his eyes holding mine, silently begging for approval. "I know you're eager to party and ease some stress, but we’ll need the boss’s go-ahead before we can indulge in preparations."Everyone's piercing
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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
