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Chapter 21 - The Outcast
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 21 - The Outcast
"Why is he here?"Ander looked at me with ease. It's like he's watching a melodrama film playing in front of him. His forest eyes hinted a sense of pride and victory. Like the one he's capable of giving whenever he conquered another region, another trade, and another gang.But I was too infested with hate and doubts that I couldn't see it at first glance."I said I'll handle everything.""You should inform me about your plans.""When I say I got it — I mean it.""I know, but... This is Guzman...""And I am Ander Caruso, Corelle. Ni minsan, hindi pa ako pumalpak sa mga plano ko."Nagkatitigan kaming dalawa. Igting panga niya akong pinagmasdan na tila ba wala na siyang ibang iniisip kundi ang iniisip at nararamdaman ko.I shifted on my feet and glanced at Guzman's. He's busy looking at our pictures. The one that Ander framed when we got back from different vacations or paKaugnay na kabanata
The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 22 - A Quiet Talk
Chapter 22 - A Quiet TalkIt is chaotic.I was so shocked and stunned. After that little scene, Ander immediately brought me back to the car. I was escorted to our penthouse and I didn't know what to do or what to feel. I am still in a confusion and shocked phase."You should go," Ander handed me to his men. He said something in Italian that I can't quite understand, but I know that the tone of his voice is so serious. Almost like he's warning them.Buong biyahe, wala akong inisip kundi ang tagpo kanina.About Guzman... My parents... Ander's parents, Serena and Selena! I saw that Sage got a hold of her. I need to check on her. Mabilis kong tinipa ang numero ng kaibigan at naghintay sa pagsagot niya ng tawag.I almost ended it. Dahil nakailang ring na ay hindi pa rin niya sinsagot. Nagulat na lang ako nang halos patapos na ay sinagot na niya ito."Selena!""Mrs. Caruso," Nangunot ang noo ko at napa
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 23 - New Arrangements
Chapter 23 - New Arrangements"Good morning,"I glanced at Ander, then looked away. He's the first one who greeted. Quite bit shocked and still feeling a bit unusual I only nodded a bit. I moved a bit, trying to be free from his legs.Dito kasi siya natulog sa parehong kama na pinagpahingahan ko. Nilagyan ko ng harang ang pagitan naming dalawa dahil ayaw kong maramdaman na tila ba sobrag dikit na kami. Pinagmasdan ko sandali ang pwesto namin. Nawala na yung harang na nilagay ko tapos tingin ko pa ay may pagkakataon na nagkayakap kami habang natutulog.I slightly tug at him again. Buti na lang, nakuha niya agad ang gusto kong mangyari. He mumbled his soft apology."A-ayos lang...""It's nice to sleep here.""Medyo mainit...""Really?" There is doubt in his voice. "But you're wearing a see-through night gown, and the air condition's max-""Basta... Dahil siguro sa panahon.""I see."
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 24 - The Text
Chapter 24 - The Message"It's not today."I was panicking. I don't think I have the courage to face Ander's parents, nor to even look at them. They tried to kill me! It's obvious they hate me and it's given that they wanted to get rid of me. It sucks because I know I'm not very likeable, but I did not even do anything to them!I phoned Ander immediately after I receive the list. Iyon nga ang sinagot niya. Na hindi pa naman daw ngayon ang dinner na 'yon.Hindi ko lang alam kung kahit sa kabilang buhay pa 'yon, ay kung tutuloy ba ako. I don't exactly know everything about Ander's plans, but I am going to listen to him as much as possible.Kung tutuusin... Siya na lang ang kakampi ko ngayon."Then when?""Matagal pa.""Kaya nga, kailan? I'm sure may timeline ka ng mga plano mo.""Precisely.""Oh, so-""Just wait, I'll tell you when. I still have a lot of things to accomplish."
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 25 - The Feast
Chapter 25 - The Feast"See you soon," I kissed Selena's cheeks as we both stepped out of the mall.Nakahanda na ang sasakyan ko kaya nilabas ko na ang susi ko at sinenyasan muli siya. Isang mahigpit na yakap muli ang binigay niya. Na tila ba may gusto pa siyang sabihin o sadyang namiss lang niya ako.Pero alam ko... mayroon pang ibang dahilan. Ramdam ko rin na malungkot at nangungulila siya. Ilang ulit ko siyang tinanong kanina na tingin ko'y nakulitan na siya sa akin.Sinulyapan kong nag-uusap sila ni Sage — to the point na akala ko nagtatalo sila. I wanted to come to her rescue, but she glanced back at me and nodded — telling me that she got it.I drove all the way back to the penthouse. I was hoping I'd run to Lisa today, and ask her to clean the whole yard. Balak ko sanang mag-invite ng mga kilalang personalidad mula sa book club ni Mommy. It's a great way to maintain my image, and my reputation — as well as showing off how grea
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 26 - Under Attack
Chapter 26 - Under Attack"I saw his post ah!" Selena giggled.We are out for a lunch date. Ander dropped me off at Venice then he went to go on his day. I understand the demands of his work, his private life, and La Stessa Cosa. Isa pa, masaya rin naman ako na kahit may asawa na ako, malaya pa rin ang pakiramdam. Kailanman ay hindi ko naramdaman na sinasakal ako ni Ander."It's nothing.""He's sweet. Aminin mo na.""Hindi kaya!""Parte pa rin 'yon ng front niyo? Ng facade niyo as a perfectly happy couple?""Oo.""Parang ang hirap maniwala.""That's because you watch too many drama these days.""Isa na lang!""Business Proposal it is?" I chuckled. Addict siya roon! Naeenganyo rin tuloy akong panoorin."But still," she grunted — refusing my denial. She crossed her arms. Tinitigan niya ako na tila ba gusto niyang basahin ang nilalaman ng isipan ko.Nag-iwas ako ng tingin at iniba ang usapan.
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 27 - Rescued
Chapter 27 - RescuedI knew how much Casino Real matters to Ander, the whole La Stessa Cosa, and even the La Russo family. So I understood why he's angry — he almost snapped. He almost turned the whole penthouse as he plans the thing he should do.I heard him cursed a few times. I knew how much this is affecting him. He's too livid — that I didn't bother speaking to him. I wanted to understand him, and the least I can do is to get in his ways.Tinignan ko ang Casino Real bago tuluyang bumaba ng kotse. Sinulyapan pa ako ni Ander para masiguro na naroon ako sa tabi niya. Nang makitang mabagal ako, kinuha niya ang kamay ko at pinagsiklop sa kanya.Gusto ko sanang tanggalin iyon dahil hindi nama kailangan kaya lang, ayaw ko na lang makigulo. The situation is not looking good. From this point, I can see a lot of black private vehicles in front of Casino Real, blocking all of its entrances. Ang mga security guards na naroon ay nakatali sa marmol na pund
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 28 - Slow
Chapter 28 - SlowI don't even know why I felt so odd, so stingy... So off when I heard Ander's voice. Etched with concern. With worries, with uncertainty... Doubt, frustrations...And it echoed to my own voice of reason — telling me to continue doubting him.And to tell myself the inexplicable truth."Serena got shot."It kept on playing in my head. How his voice has that sudden edge, bladed with confusion as if he's doubting his own... That he needed help somehow, because he didn't want to fuck it up. After all, this is Serena's life we're talking about."Corelle, let's just go." Kinuha ni Selena ang kamay ko pero umiling lang ako at binitawan ang radio.Everyone's sense of urgency did not even gave me the adrenaline. I just stood there, a bit frozen and my heart's frantic beats aren't for the commotion. It was for the cold hard truth.Napalunok ako at tinitigan ang Casino Real sa harapan. Naroon na ang ilan p
Huling Na-update : 2024-10-29The Billionaire's Doll Chapter 29 - Pills
Chapter 29 - PillsMaaga kaming nagising ni Ander kahit na medyo inumaga rin kami sa ginawa namin bilang mag-asawa sa papel.Maigi na 'yung malinaw.Inayos ko ang roba ko at tuluyang umupo sa upuan sa aming teresa. Si Ander ay medyo namumula-mula dahil sa iniy ng sikat ng araw. Inayos niya ang t-shirt niya at nilapag ang cellphone sa harapan ko. Napatikhim kami parehas."So, how's Serena?"He just got off the phone with Sage, and I am sure that it's not looking good.Nagtataka nga ako. If Serena is such a threat, and an enemy — why would Ander bother to save her?There is an answer at the back of my head. Bitterness crept like poison ivy — causing me to frown. I know this is not the right way to start my day. A bad mood would kill all the thunderstorms my way.I sighed as I look at our breakfast. Hindi ako naghanda niyan. Hindi rin si Ander. It is probably Lisa."She's fine.""Gising na?"
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