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The Billionaire's Kryptonite C53 - Hesitant.
"Miguel is my youngest son's illegitimate child with his then-secretary, Mabel. They didn't have a relationship. But in one night of mistake, Miguel was conceived. It was never Mabel's intention to destroy her boss' marriage. So, she resigned without even knowing she was pregnant.She never told Ralph until Miguel was ten years old. Miguel fell seriously ill, and Mabel couldn't afford the hospital bills. If that hadn't happened, my son wouldn't have known about Migo.Ralph didn't have any children with his wife, Karen. So, naturally, he wanted custody of his son. But Mabel refused. In fact, despite everything, she never introduced the father and son to each other until Ralph's last days. Ralph died of cancer when Miguel was just a teenager."Lara listened attentively as Cordelia recounted the story. There was a bitterness in her tone, but there was also undeniable fondness whenever she mentioned Miguel's name."Miguel got angry at Mabel for denying him the chance to know his father fo
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C54 - Proof.
"Miguel, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to come at once," Meredith approached Miguel and hugged him.Miguel gently patted her back in response. The woman let go and smiled at Lara."Hi, Lara… I hope you don't mind. I'm here for Grandma," she said to her in the softest tone, then she hesitantly approached her and gently hugged her.She shouldn't have done that. They weren't close, and the last time they met, she walked out.But Lara didn't utter a word. She forced a small smile.Despite the woman's sweet words, Lara thought she heard otherwise. "You didn't have to bother," Miguel told her before gently placing an arm around Lara's waist."How could I not come? Grandma is also like family to me," she said, seemingly responding to what Miguel said, but Lara noticed her eyes following her husband's hand on her waist."Migo, look at what Meredith brought for me," Cordelia interjected with a smile, pointing to the abundance of fruits beside her. "It's as if she wants me to open a fruit stand.""
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C55 - Friendship.
The next morning, Lara and Miguel return to the hospital together. They didn't talk about anything. Lara pretended everything was fine, and it seemed that he also didn't notice that she had cried a lot the previous day."I can't leave work for long, so we will only be staying at Lola's house for just three days," Miguel said while they were on their way."I didn't pack my things," she replied. He didn't inform her beforehand."Rosette will just send our belongings to the house. Don't worry," he answered, then refocused his attention on the road ahead of them.But with a sideways glance at her husband, Lara could tell that something was bothering him."Is there a problem, Migo?" she asked before she could stop herself.Miguel sighed. "Honestly, I'm not sure either. If you noticed, no one visited Grandma in the hospital aside from us and Meredith. It's because I can control who can visit her and who can not. But in her house, it's different."She knew he meant something else. But her st
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C56 - Crazy for you.
Meredith stayed until dinner. If Cordelia hadn't indirectly sent her away, she might have forgotten that she needed to leave.So they were alone again after dinner."Are you okay, sweetheart?" Miguel asked. They were sitting on the bed, and he was behind her, softly kissing her neck and shoulders. "You look unwell. Are you feeling something?"She shook her head, turned to face him, and kissed his lips voluntarily, even though she didn't want to. She remembered he had kissed Meredith, and who knew what else they did after that kiss?But Lara also wanted to prove a point, that she was better at kissing. If possible, she wanted to please him in bed more than Meredith could.With that in mind, she became aggressive. She didn't care about the confusion on his face, which eventually vanished, replaced by intense passion.Lara didn't know she was capable of what she was doing. In the past, she would just shyly let Miguel be in control. But now, it was as if she was possessed.She didn't care
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C57 - Doubt.
Because Miguel promised her that he didn't feel anything for Meredith, Lara was naturally happy again.Especially because her husband openly showed his affection for her, even when his friend was around.Grandma Cordelia had already asked Meredith if they were not being a bother to her. But she answered that she would take advantage of Miguel's break from work to spend time with him before she returned to New York herself.So, okay, fine. Lara endured Meredith's sweetness to Miguel. Her husband didn't neglect her anyway. He stayed by her side to prove to her that he was sincere in what he said last night.Except when he had to accompany his grandmother to her room. Lara was forced to stay with Meredith alone."How old are you again, Lara?" Meredith asked, her smile sweet and her voice gentle."I just turned twenty-four," she answered truthfully. She already knew why Meredith was asking her age."And Migo's turning thirty-six next month," she said. She was still smiling, a smile that i
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C58 - Is it wrong?
One dinner in the city's finest restaurant, and the business community was buzzing with news about Miguel Villareal and a mysterious young woman the next morning. Some claimed that he had broken off his engagement with Meredith Jones for a much younger beau. Various versions circulated, but the bottom line was that there would be no wedding between Meredith and Miguel because of her.But Miguel was quick to clear her name. Unlike the first issue when he didn't make a statement about him and Meredith Jones, this time he gave an exclusive interview to let everyone know that he was a married man. He confirmed that he was married to the woman he was seen with the previous night, but he still withheld information about Lara, especially her name.As soon as Miguel clarified the situation, Lara was bombarded with a series of messages and calls from Chester and Tasya. However, she didn't respond to any of them.When Lara agreed to dine with Migo, she was overwhelmed that he was ready to intro
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C59 - Possessively.
"Are you sure you don't need me in the office?""If you're asking if I wouldn't miss you, I surely would, Lara," Miguel answered, planting little kisses all over her face. "Every d4mn minute I don't see you."It was still dawn when she woke up to the hot and needy touch of her husband. They had just shared a steamy four o'clock AM intimacy.She wasn't even sure if he had already been asleep yet after working late on his home-based job."But I'm going to be very busy today. I need to finish all my engagements to free up my schedule for tomorrow. I might not get anything done if I bring you to the office," he continued before enveloping her in his arms.She pressed her face against his chest. "But can I come over to bring you lunch?" she asked, hoping to catch a glimpse of him during the day."I'll have a lunch meeting with an investor, sweetheart.""Hmm," she said, disappointed."Come on, don't make me change my mind. I'm weak when it comes to you. I might just put you in my pocket to
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C60 - Seventeen years.
"Oh my gosh! Is Lena alive all this time?!" Carlotta exclaimed, looking like she'd just seen a ghost."How, Miguel? That woman is dead! We all saw her being buried! Who is this woman?" Stefan was equally perplexed."She's not Lena! Her name is Lara, Stefan! Don't you all remember? Lena had a sister!" Grandma Cordelia answered, her patience wearing thin with her children."Sister? Oh, I remember now. That little brat who suddenly went missing! How did she grow up resembling her sister so much?" Sandra added."Did you have her face go through surgery, Miguel? Are you that desperate to bring her back?" Leonard joined the conversation."It's been seventeen years ago! How could you not get over her death until now?" said Stefan again."This is so ridiculous! What a shame! Are you so desperate to cling on to your position now?" Leonard remarked."All of you, stop this nonsense!" Grandma Cordelia ordered sternly. "Show some respect!""And you gave her the family heirloom, Mother?" Karen butt
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Seventeen years ago, Lara did not understand why she survived a massacre and her family didn’t. Even when her mind was etched with the face of their killer, all she ever thought of was giving justice to their deaths. She knew she would see him again. And she was not wrong. Almost two decades passed, their paths crossed again.Now that she stood at the witness stand and she could see the horror in Stefano’s eyes, Lara was convinced that God allowed her to live for that very purpose. To make Stefano pay for the crimes he committed.Earlier, when the man saw her, he was greatly surprised. Perhaps he had assumed she was dead. Well, she couldn't blame him. He saw her condition back then because he was the one responsible for her gunshot wound. But he had miscalculated. It wasn't her time yet.Lara swore an oath to only tell the truth. And that was exactly what she did. But she was surprised by her own composure. She didn’t break down even when she recalled everything that happened many yea
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C85 - Fated.
"Stop crying, I'm not dead yet."Lara couldn't decide whether to laugh or be affected by the emotional outpouring of her two friends.After a week and a half since her near-death experience, Miguel finally allowed her friends to know what had happened to her and visit her."Shut up!" Tasya wiped her tears away. "You always do this to us! I'm scared that next time, we'll just be mourning over your dead body!""Lara, how could you not tell us? We get it that we might not be able to protect you like your husband could, but aren't we your friends? At least let us know what's going on with you," Chester said, his expression serious. His eyes were red from earlier tears."I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't mean not to tell—""I asked you!" Tasya cut in. "You didn't tell me! If I had known how dangerous your plan was, I should never have agreed to help you! I regret letting you do something without knowing the whole plan!""Tash, I'm sorry... I didn't want to tell you because I knew you wouldn'
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C84 - A good reason.
"I think our baby is moving..."Lara laughed softly at what Miguel said. His hand was on her belly, feeling the movements even though she wasn't even showing yet."Is that so?" She knew it was impossible because their baby was just a few weeks old. But she didn't have the heart to correct him. Migo was just excited. "Then get ready, Migo. I'm sure when he comes out, he'll be a playful and active child!""Also beautiful, kind, smart, brave, and takes after his mom..." Miguel smiled gently at her.That warmed her heart. Lara was happy, so happy."You want a daughter?""Whether it's a son or a daughter, it's fine. What's important is that both of you are healthy and well," he said, moving closer to cup her face. "I love you, sweetheart...""I love you too, Miguel..."Miguel bent to kiss her lips softly.Lara wanted to cry. She could feel her husband's love for her, and she felt ashamed that she had caused him so much worry. But despite her reckless decision to meet Stefano and falling in
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C83 - Finally.
"Sometimes I wonder why I am still alive. Is it for you to spoil me with visits like this?" Meredith rolled her eyes at him. She was propped up against the headboard of her hospital bed when he approached her. "You're here every day, Migo.""It's for you to realize that there's someone who is not yet ready to lose you," Miguel answered, lightly pinching his friend's cheek."As if!"Her gunshot wounds weren't fatal because she was wearing a bulletproof vest. However, she was hit in the arm and shoulder. She was recovering from her injuries, but her sickness persisted and worsened."Have you made up your mind yet?"Meredith sighed. "I made my decision a long time ago, you know it. So, I don't understand why you're still trying to convince me every day.""Mer, until you've tried everything, it's not over. Besides, do you really want to leave me now?""Cut it out," she chuckled, scolding him. "You can't guilt-trip me like that. I know you're happy now. You don't need me anymore, Miguel."
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C82 - Taste of hell.
“You should’ve just killed me,” Stefano said bitterly yet unremorsefully.“We’re not the same, Stefano. I am not a killer,” Miguel replied.His cousin had just come out of the hospital, but he was immediately brought to prison. Stefano’s arms were both gone. However, the man did not show any remorse for everything he had done.“You are so full of yourself, Miguel. Your day will come!”“What matters is that your day has arrived. Show even a little remorse, Stefano. You killed not only the woman you claim to love but also your own blood!”Stefano laughed bitterly. “You killed them.”“I didn’t. It was your selfishness and love for money that killed them. You killed them, Stefano.”“I’m the bad guy now?” He seemed to find it impossible to believe.“You’ve always been,” he replied. “Even before we met, you had already ruined Grandfather’s trust in you. I had nothing to do with the changes you claimed to have made. You made all the changes yourself.”He laughed again. “You can refuse it, Mi
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C81 - In a flash.
"Lena… It’s you… Lena!"Lara was utterly confused. Stefano, who had been a madman, suddenly turned into a meek lamb, kneeling while he held her hands. He was repeatedly calling her by her sister’s name."Lena, I’m sorry. I’m sorry!" He held her hands and kissed them. "Are you hurt?"Lara felt repulsed, but she was too afraid to do anything that might trigger Stefano to become violent again."I know that you’re alive!" He stood up and hugged her. "They all lied to me, Lena!"When he embraced her and gently moved her hair, Lara realized her hair was down. She hadn't noticed it had come loose from the bindings earlier. And with her hair down, she looked exactly like her sister.Stefano couldn't differentiate her from her sister for some reason unknown to Lara. What was going on with him?"I knew you would come back!" He cradled her face in his hands.Lara couldn’t say or do anything but stare back at him with fear in her eyes. Stefano was seeing her as Lena, and that was enough to terrif
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C80 - Warning.
"Stefano!!! Leave my wife alone!!!!!!!!!!"Stefano only responded with laughter."Do not hurt her!""I'll say it again, Miguel. From this time on, you will obey everything I say. I'll call you again."Then he ended the call.Miguel slammed his hand on the steering wheel. Stefano had Lara in his grip. It was his fault! He should have been with his wife. He could have protected her!"Location, Jaxen?" he asked his companion in the backseat. His assistant was monitoring their distance from Lara's last known location.When they reached the safehouse, they found his men barely hanging on. The traitor knew where to shoot to kill. But what he didn't know was that one of his comrades had managed to plant a tracking device on him.That was what they were following now, hoping Stefano hadn't noticed it and removed it to mislead them. It was stationary at the moment, indicating they weren't moving. Based on Stefano's call, confirming his wife was with him, it matched the tracker's signal."We're
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C79 - Fooled.
Lara was beginning to feel uneasy in her seemingly comfortable situation. She was being treated well, and despite waiting for several minutes, there was still no sign of Stefano.There were five guards inside a spacious room in a safe house. Two were by the door, keeping watch. One, who seemed to be the leader, was positioned near the window, occasionally scanning the surroundings with binoculars. The other two were in a corner, playing cards. Meanwhile, Lara sat quietly on the sofa, shifting her gaze between them, looking confused.The address Stefano had sent her was different from this place. However, it could mean that he was intentionally trying to confuse her. After all, only the two of them knew about her plan. But the question remained: where was Stefano? Why was he keeping her waiting?She had been calm a while ago, but when one of the guards at the window suddenly pulled out a gun and started scanning the area, Lara felt her heart in her throat.Earlier, she had asked about
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C78 - Slipped up.
"Are you sure you are going to do this?""You're worrying now? Please, Miguel, I'm not a child."He could almost see Meredith rolling her eyes, though he only heard her voice. She was indeed not a child, but he couldn't help but worry. She was going on a dangerous mission for him and Lara."Remember to prioritize your safety, Mer.""You know I have nothing to lose anymore. This might just give meaning to my life...""I want you back safe and sound," he replied.He understood what Meredith meant. A few days ago, she had confessed everything to him, and he was profoundly saddened. He was losing a friend to a terminal disease. Meredith had fought it, but she fought alone. She didn't tell anyone until the doctors had given up on her."If I come back, I want you for myself, Migo. So, don't ask for it," she teased.He let out a low chuckle, but inside, he was deeply sad. When she had told him about her condition, he felt shattered. Meredith was his closest friend. He couldn't bear the thoug
