Eumerriah's Point of View“What?! Why so sudden?” Manager Kim snapped at me.“They're still my parents, you know. Just reduce my workload a little bit. I need to undergo training,” I replied with a laugh.I had just asked her if I could resign. She said it wasn’t possible because, even though we were friends, there was still a contract to follow. I pleaded with her to lessen my workload so I could still train and have time for the kids. She hesitated because I was one of the top talents in the company.“Ugh, the reason I brought you back here was to be my business partner. You’re my talent, and I’m your manager. But fine, what can I do if that’s what you really want? Well, good luck to you. I hope you don’t get more stressed in the business industry.”“It’s necessary. My parents aren’t getting any younger, and it’s also for the future of the kids. I’m not getting any younger either, and maybe next year I won’t be able to act anymore,” I explained. Manager Kim just nodded at what I sai
Eumerriah’s Point of View"The nerve of that man. What did I ever do to him to deserve such words? And now he has the audacity to say 'see you in court,'" I ranted as soon as I got home.The kids were busy playing in the garden while Shaira and I sat watching over them. "What exactly did you do? It must have been something serious if it’s come to this.""I just don’t understand him. Is it wrong for me to keep my child away from him and his family? I don’t want my child to have the kind of life they have. I’ll make sure of that myself. Besides, he already has a child. Why does he have to go after mine? I really don’t get him," I replied to Shaira, frustrated."Ma’am, a letter arrived for you earlier," the guard suddenly appeared and handed it to me."Thank you," I said, smiling at him as I took the letter.Shaira curiously approached me to take a look. "Have you used this address for any of your deliveries?""Not yet. I don’t even know the address here. Who could’ve sent this?" I opene
Eumerriah’s Point of View“What are you doing here? You’re not the one I was expecting,” he said, flustered.“What is that? W-why do you have that? What are you doing?” I pointed at what he was holding and noticed the handcuffs on the sofa.“Leave now. Use that door,” he instructed, pointing to a small door.I scanned the entire room. There was wine and a wine glass on the center table, handcuffs on the sofa, and a small bench behind the counter.“W-what happened here?”“Don’t be nosy. I don’t owe you any explanations, unless you want to take the place of the person I’m waiting for?” he asked with a smirk.I’m not a child. I’m also not naive about what I’m seeing. I know the answer, but I’m not sure why I even bothered to ask him. I slapped him hard across the face, unsure if it was because of what he said or because of the court invitation his lawyer sent.“Leave now,” he said after recovering from the slap. He sat back down and put his mask back on. “If she catches you here and back
**Eumerriah’s Point of View**I woke up early to go to Mommy and Daddy's office. They didn't tell me to, but I decided to do it anyway. Part of my training includes waking up early, getting to know the people in the building from the lowest to the highest positions, and understanding the departments and who heads them."You're in charge of the kids, okay? Call me right away if there's any problem," I instructed Shaira."You know, we're practically like a married couple. You're the breadwinner, and I'm the wife who just takes care of the kids," Shaira joked while serving rice."Heeeh! You can't work, remember? Let me handle things for the four of us for now. Besides, you're the only one who knows how to take care of the kids," I replied.The kids suddenly came running down the stairs, yelling. I glared at Manang for letting them run like that. "... They started running first. I was still fixing their bags," Manang explained."It's fine, Manang. That's how kids are. Go ahead and get an
**Eumerriah’s Point of View**Since everyone in the building was busy, I stayed in the lobby, observing the people coming in and out of our company. Even though only two hours remained in the working day, Mommy and Daddy still hadn't arrived."Isn't that Gabrielle?" I wondered to myself as I saw him sit on the other side of the lobby. "What is he doing here?" I asked myself again. He was busy talking on the phone."Ms. Eumerriah, your parents aren’t answering their phones. They have an appointment with Mr. Sanchez. What should I do?" Daddy's secretary hurriedly approached me."Can’t it be canceled?" I asked, puzzled."Honestly, ma'am, it would be embarrassing to cancel again. This would be the fifth time if we do." She answered me sadly."What should we do?""Could you possibly attend in their place? If there's anything you can't answer, I'll be right beside you to assist." Daddy's secretary tried to convince me.I thought for a moment before deciding. "Okay, where will the meeting be
**Eumerriah’s Point of View**Several days have passed. I’ve completed my two-week training in the company. I don’t talk to Dad often, but I can tell he’s happy seeing me help them out. I haven’t yet uncovered the real reason or identified the spy within the company who’s making fake documents.“Ma’am, someone’s here to see you,” Dad’s secretary said as she entered my office. She’s been by my side constantly, teaching me various things. I have my own office to work peacefully.“Who—”“It’s me!” A well-dressed woman burst in.I took a deep breath, recognizing the voice. “You may leave us,” I said to Dad’s secretary with a smile.“You’ve got a lot of nerve spreading lies,” she started with a scowl.“Why do you need to ruin my marriage? Do you think he’ll go back to you? Do you really believe he still loves you?”“And you? Did he ever truly love you?” I must have hit a nerve because she quickly moved closer to me. “Don’t dare! You’re in my territory now!” I snapped, causing her to stop i
### Gabrielle’s Point of ViewI rushed home, skipping my next meeting after Mr. Ferrer. I couldn’t focus. I know Kristine—desperate as she was to marry me, she would never kill anyone, especially an innocent child.If what Eumerriah is saying is true, I’ll make sure Kristine pays for it. But if it’s a lie and she’s just trying to ruin us, then Eumerriah will face the consequences. She’s accused me and my family of so many things. I have my suspicions about my dad’s transactions, so I can’t fully defend him against her claims.I knew that one day, Eumerriah would come back. I thought I was prepared, but no amount of preparation can shield you from the shock of realizing you can’t trust everyone around you.I took a deep breath before entering the mansion. “Where’s Kristine?!” I demanded.“Sir, Ma’am isn’t here right now. She didn’t expect you to come home with Ms. Kim, so she didn’t prepare dinner,” Manang replied.I took my phone out of my pocket. “Where are you?”“Oh, a miracle. Afte
**Eumerriah's Point of View**I came home late, completely exhausted. I had been busy all day with work and training at Daddy's company. He had so much work for me to do, so many orders that I sometimes got irritated. But I need to learn all of this to help them. I know life hasn’t been easy for us with him. Life hasn’t been easy for me with them. But that's not a reason to turn my back on them. They are still my parents, and they need me.Before entering my room, I passed by the kids' room. I gently opened the door. They were already sound asleep, clearly tired from studying and playing. I smiled when I saw them like that.“Oh, you're home. You’re late again. Have you eaten?” Shaira suddenly said from behind me. She must have come from her room and heard me open the door to the kids' room.“I already ate earlier. I had a dinner meeting,” I replied. “A dinner meeting with one of the company executives. There’s so much work, it's exhausting.”“Well, you should get some rest. You’ll be