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The Billionaire's Kryptonite C71 - Secret.
"I'm giving you time to think," Stefano said. "Here, I already saved my number on your phone. Don't you dare reject my calls or even think of blocking me again. I'm telling you, Lara, your life and your baby's life are in my hands. Make the right decision, okay?"She didn't accept her phone, so he just tossed it to her before he laughed and left the room.Lara was left in shock.What was she going to do? By now, she wasn't gullible enough to believe that Miguel was just using her. Her husband loved her. Miguel wasn't using her for money; he wasn't like that. It wasn't in his nature.But even if Stefano was right, Lara would still choose to stay beside Miguel. She loved him. If their baby had to play a role in fulfilling Miguel's desires, she knew that, like her, their child would willingly be used to making its daddy happy.But regardless of whether Miguel was using her or not, one truth remained. He was not safe from his own cousin. And Lara knew she had a responsibility to protect h
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C72 - Decisive evidence.
"What are you thinking?" Miguel asked her tenderly as he kissed her shoulders, peeking out from the blanket. They were in bed, about to sleep after an intimate moment."Hmm?""You seem to be deep in thought. I've been watching you for a while," her husband added.She forced a smile. "I am fine, Migo."She wanted to tell him that she was pregnant and that he was going to be a father. She also wanted to tell him that she had confirmed Stefano as the one who killed her family and that he was trying to keep her away from Miguel. She also wanted to say that Meredith was ill…But with so much to say, she didn't know how to express any of it."I know you, sweetheart. Something is bothering you. Come on, you can tell me anything," Miguel coaxed."Am I that easy to read?""You are."Lara sighed. She turned to face him and nestled against his chest."You're right. But I don’t know how to tell you," she admitted."What is it about? You're making me worry.""I'm just thinking about my sister." Sh
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C73 - Million dollar ring.
"My fear has already happened. What will I do, George?"The old caretaker first took a sip of his coffee before looking at him."Does she remember Stefano?" Uncle George confirmed.Miguel nodded.It was almost one in the morning, and the old man was forced to make coffee to stay awake because he had asked for his presence.Lara was already fast asleep, but Miguel remained wide-eyed after their conversation. He couldn't even close his eyes, fearing that when he woke up, his wife might be gone.Just like how he had said goodbye to Lena, not realizing it would be their last meeting while she was alive.Since losing her, Miguel had lived in fear of losing another loved one. Perhaps, he thought, it was the reason he stayed single for a long time. And even when he married Lara, he tried his best not to involve her too deeply in his life. But he fell in love with her, deeply and irrevocably. The moment he let her into his life, the moment he introduced her to the public, he practically let h
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C74 - Worries.
"How dare you, Miguel?!"Lara stood up as Anita Villareal suddenly slapped her husband, her eyes filled with anger after what seemed like intense crying.Migo remained composed, calmly accepting the blow from his aunt."Are you happy now?" Anita accused him. "My son did nothing wrong to you!""I didn't do anything, Auntie," Migo replied. Lara knew he was just holding back his anger."You got Reed killed because of your baseless accusation that I orchestrated Mama's murder! You are heartless!" Stefan said, almost throwing a punch, but Miguel managed to dodge it.Lara was confused by the rapid turn of events.The last thing she remembered was falling asleep in Miguel's arms. Then she woke up the next day without Miguel by her side, and since then, bad news had been pouring in.Grandma Cordelia died of poisoning. According to the maid who executed the plan, Stefan and his siblings were the masterminds. Their motive was to prevent the old woman from changing her will in favor of Miguel.M
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C75 - Suspect.
Just the other day, it was Reed who was found lifeless in his condo unit. Less than forty-eight hours later, Stefan was shot dead on his way to work.But at the loss of his father and brother, Stefano was missing in action. Anita said his eldest son was in another country. And with the family’s loss, Miguel was being pointed at as the culprit.“I didn’t do it. I won’t stain my hands with their blood,” Miguel said.He was not a bit worried. They had no evidence against him except a supposed motive.What concerned him was the possibility of more events unfolding. As long as he couldn’t be certain Stefano was out of the country, he couldn’t be at ease.“I believe you, Mr. Villareal. Besides, you have no reason for revenge.”“Has anyone seen Stefano yet?”George shook his head. “No one, Mr. Villareal.”He fell into deep thought. Where’s Stefano?“By the way, that report about why Lara visited a hospital. Where is it?” he changed the topic of their conversation.He had been too preoccupied
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C76 - Protect.
"You saw him too, right?"Lara finally got a hold of Meredith. But they only talked over the phone because she couldn't go out without a guard. And because Meredith told her not to act on her own."I'm still figuring out the trick that he used, Lara," the woman replied calmly. "You haven't told Miguel that Stefano talked to you, have you?""I— I don't want to add to his worries," she reluctantly admitted.Meredith sighed."Why didn't you tell him either?" she asked in return. Meredith could tell him. Why didn't she do it?"I'm keeping something from him. Did you already forget? What am I supposed to tell him? He will ask me what I was doing in the hospital."It was Lara's turn to release a sigh."But don't worry, Lara. Since Miguel mentioned that Stefano was supposed to be out of the country, I have been doing my own investigation. Unfortunately, I cannot prove that he was here. CCTVs didn't catch him on record.""I saw him. You saw him. I'm sure a few hospital staff remember that he
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C77 - The ring.
"Lara, I'm not comfortable doing this," Tasya said. She met up with her inside the mall restroom that was also owned by Miguel. "Tell me first what's going on.""I don't have much time, Tasya. Please, I'll explain when I get back," she replied, trying to make her understand.She could have gone to another mall. But to avoid raising suspicion about her actions, she pretended to go shopping in their own mall."But I'm worried about you!"Lara sighed. Her plan didn't seem easy. Though it was simple; she had asked Tasya to bring her clothes to change into so she could evade her guards. She needed to meet Stefano. And she couldn't let her husband know what she was planning. She was sure he wouldn't allow it.She was nervous too. But she had to do something to protect Miguel. Stefano had given her conditions to leave her husband alone. Lara knew whatever conditions he had, they wouldn't be good. But she had to hear them first. And if she can give them, she will. For Miguel.Right. For Migo.
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
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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
