Chapter 7 – LuxLux casually stepped out of his White Bentley GTC, which was custom-made to suit his personality. It was one of his favorite cars. He had been passionate about cars since he was young and had transitioned from collecting toy cars to real ones over the years.He used these cars for a few months and then sold them. Eventually, he started showcasing them for vloggers and content creators in his garage. While featuring his luxury cars was free, the vloggers had to be cautious as any damage to his cars had consequences.As he walked towards the entrance of the condominium, he noticed a familiar, muscular man, Enrico Mariano, who had gone through significant physical changes in the past three years. Lux suspected that Enrico and his wife, Diana, were discussing business matters, particularly a travel and tours venture where Diana would be involved.Diana had always been exceptional, and Lux appreciated her intelligence and loyalty. They had been arranged to marry since they
Chapter 8HEART’s world spun when she suddenly sat on the bed. She fell abruptly, and her once dim vision darkened even more. She felt like she was in a daze and couldn’t understand what was happening.Her hips hurt. Her center hurt. She was sore. She felt like crying again, but she held it in. Should she cry more? She felt foolish and hypocritical if she did because she also enjoyed what the man she didn’t know had done.She reached out to the bed, fearing that there might still be someone there. She was afraid that maybe she would remove the curtain to find someone hiding, thinking there was no one left.She tried to clear her throat. What time was it? She could smell the man’s cologne, lingering on her skin, on the pillow, on the bedsheet. It smelled good. The scent was sweet and not overpowering. Even though it was a man’s scent, it was mild.Heart could say that Mister K had good taste in choosing cologne. This kind of scent could make a woman fall for it. It wasn’t the typical s
Chapter 9His sinful eyes followed Heart’s butt. Her hips were swaying as she walked towards the door. He bit his lip, almost lost in thought. She stood there.It seemed like he wanted to change the rules and regulations. He wanted her to be awake every time they had sex, so there would be some participation from her.Lux really enjoyed last night. Heart was enjoyable.He smiled and kept his lascivious thoughts to himself.“Sir,” the cashier said, pulling him out of his thoughts, “We’re heading to the vault now.”He nodded and signaled the guard to accompany them. That was the usual routine.He followed the woman as they walked to the manager’s office.The manager hadn’t arrived yet, but he had access to the office.They entered and went straight to the vault. He was the only one who knew the code, apart from the manager. When others were present during the retrieval, they kept their distance. She entered the combination of numbers.When it opened, she took the only item inside, a bro
Chapter 10LUNCH BREAK.Heart’s mind flew like a bird while she ate with her friends. She ate without restraint, but her thoughts and attention were absent.“Slow down, you might choke,” Gigi said to her, causing her to look at her friend.Her gaze was meaningful, but she couldn’t share anything with others around. Gigi looked at her wrist and slightly pulled up her sleeve.“A souvenir?” She asked discreetly, to which Heart nodded.“I’ll tell you later.”Gigi nodded, “Sure. There will be plenty of opportunities.”“Hey, Heart, Mads and Olive are going to some government agencies today. They said they’re going to inquire about the requirements for getting assistance for your Dad,” Cecille told her, and she nodded.“Thank you.”Even with all the help coming in, she still couldn’t find peace. She felt like there might still be a shortage for medication. Her mom texted her, saying she would find out more about her dad’s illnesses.This meant she needed to prepare money for hersel
11Heart felt her hand being held by Lux as they both simultaneously grabbed the car door handle. She looked up at him. She hadn’t expected him to open the door for her on the passenger’s side of his expensive forward car.If Vandros’ car is expensive, how must Lux’s car be? It was different from the car he had brought to the restaurant earlier. Billionaires really lived a different life.The young lady quietly got into the car when he opened the door, saying, “Thank you.”It smelled wonderful again, just like Lux. He got into the driver’s seat and started the car quietly. According to Heart, she should have sat in the back, but she felt too shy to do so. She didn’t want him to think he was her driver.They didn’t talk. She felt extremely awkward. Even if she wanted to speak, what could she say? They didn’t know each other. She had seen Vandros at the restaurant for a while, and she was quite comfortable with that manager, so even if she had to boldly ask for help, she would.She fel
Chapter 12: LuxThat was totally insane. Lux was utterly captivated by her presence. Heart was so affectionate. He couldn’t tell if she was just trying to impress him or if she was genuinely caring. Earlier, she had been serving everyone, even though it wasn’t her job. Her actions displayed a remarkable level of maturity, as if she were highly skilled in taking care of the people around her.After all, he had overheard her reprimanding her sibling over the phone earlier. He had heard her words and seen her pain. Despite wanting to judge her for entering such a dirty profession, he couldn’t. Her reasons were entirely justifiable. He himself had witnessed the burdens she carried, not to mention the concerns she had for her siblings. Perhaps those were the problems left behind in whatever province she came from.Now, they were close to the hospital where he was going to drop her off. She didn’t seem too comfortable around him, but her face appeared at ease. She held a check for one hundr
Chapter 13“I CALLED Lexa earlier to check on her and Lexus,” Heart informed her mother while they were walking down the hallway. She was about to leave, as Lumeng was going to accompany her to the bus stop. She tried to keep herself strong and not show any weakness to her father. She wanted things to go smoothly with his operation.She was pleased because, initially, when they were at the Legazpi hospital, her father was supposed to have surgery the next day, but it had changed due to their lack of funds. Conrad had made it to Manila.“What did Lexa say, dear? Are they okay? I left some money there for them. I told them to manage with it for now. How are they doing?” her mother asked while they walked, their arms wrapped around each other.“Lexus didn’t go to school, Mom. He said he’s quitting.”“Oh my God! Is he out of his mind?” her mother asked angrily, coming to a stop.“I’m frustrated too because he’s taking the lead in decision-making.”“He’s making your father’s condition wors
Chapter 14 SHE smells like candy. Fuck. Lux tugged on Heart’s long hair as he first entered her tight womanhood. He sniffed her nape and sank his teeth into her flesh. The hem of this restaurant uniform is only raised at the waist. As he ordered, it had no other covering, except that. Why does it smell like candy? It didn’t smell like candy last night. He didn’t know if it smelled good but it looked like it did. He heard a low moan from it and it even pushed him to his feet. She seems in pain. She wasn’t wet yet but he already penetrated her. Then he sobbed suddenly. He hasn’t inserted his penis much yet, just the head. He moved slowly but it almost squeezed his thighs and seemed to not want to let him in. Every time he thrusts, her body moves away and the moans are suppressed. Shit. He held her boobs inside her dress. He squeezed them tightly and then closed his eyes as he let out immediately. Heart was suppressing her cries, muffling herself so she woul
46.RUTH accepted a handshake offered by the manager, Vaughn Andaya. She was sitting in front of the man, who was in a swivel chair. She applied for a position at SM as a sales lady for an expensive clothesline worn by politicians in their area. A button-down shirt costs four thousand pesos. Today is her interview, and she just got hired a month after returning home from Manila to Camarines Sur. She’s in Naga City searching for a job and doesn’t want to stay idle at home.Her relatives are furious with Baron, and they say that if he shows up, he’ll face consequences from Uncle Ernesto. They may not have pure blood relatives, but their relationship with each other is invaluable, especially for her, a considered orphan of the family. Her family is protecting her, especially now that they know the story about Baron.The people from Cam Sur have a different attitude—brave and unyielding. If Baron sets foot in their area, he’s in for a surprise. Vaughn smiled at her during the handshake, b
45.RUTH is holding her resignation letter, planning to give it to Lush Miguel. Patricia, facing her, reads the letter. “This is an urgent resignation letter, Miss Eduardo. It says you have something to attend to and will be away for a while. Where to?” Patricia asks with a smirk.“Confidential, Ma’am. I’ll be traveling today,” Ruth responds.“Okay. If that’s your decision, it’s hard to stop you. I don’t know your personal life and problems,” Patricia signs the letter without hesitation.Surprised, Ruth asks, “Won’t you submit it to the CEO?”“Nope,” Patricia shakes her head, “Lush had given me all the authority to decide as long as it’s under my supervision. In your case, since you’re under me, I’ll handle it. Besides, there are plenty who can replace you. Good luck.”Ruth nods and forces a smile. All the authority is with Patricia. Why should she be surprised? Patricia is probably the woman Lush mentioned as new, just unwilling to tell her.She turns away, heavy-hearted, wal
44.FINISHED.He took a deep breath as Ruth gradually disappeared from his sight. Seated in his car, he waited like a thief, watching her run away with Muse’s cage.That’s all he could do, gaze at the girl from afar because, despite his anger, he genuinely loved her. Even in anger, he couldn’t insult or speak hurtful words to her.His respect for Ruth remained high despite everything, knowing she deserved it. Now, he envied Baron. That asshole's spouse was kind, and he hoped to find another Ruth someday, but not now.Lush badly needed time to heal, and the process wouldn’t be easy. He was sure of that because he was deeply hurt in his first experience of love.The young man lazily started the car engine, but he didn’t go in. He would go home, where his parents and Babuela were. He owed his parents an explanation. At thirty-one, he felt the need for a mother’s care. He needed his Mommy.When he arrived home, his shoulders still slumped. As soon as he entered the portico, his Mommy was
43.1Ruth was startled when the door opened, and Lush’s imposing figure loomed over her. “Oh my!” she exclaimed, supporting the young man who peeked at her and smiled. He playfully tapped her nose with his index finger.“Hold on a moment,” she said, closing the door. “We can’t go upstairs; the stairs are too high, and we might both tumble down. Let’s sleep downstairs. Wait, I’ll get the blankets. Have a seat.”Hurriedly, she assisted him to sit on the sofa. He groaned and shook his head, but the young woman quickly went upstairs to retrieve the thick comforter from the bed.Descending again with the items, including Lush’s replacement clothes, she handed him the bottle of alcohol he still clutched.“I’ll take that,” she said, grabbing the bottle.He closed his eyes, his cheeks flushed. He remained the most handsome drunk she had ever seen.“Did you drive home like this? You’re really drunk. Next time, don’t get overly intoxicated. You might stumble or lose balance,” she lectured whi
43.Lush choked on saliva. He couldn't find any words to respond to Ricky. Tearfully, he averted his gaze to hide his eyes. Did she lie to him? Did she conceal her real status? Her profile claimed she was single. Did she forget to update it? Damn! He wanted to rub his face, feeling suffocated. Is he serious about his feelings? Why is fate playing with him like this? The woman he loves is Baron's wife?Damn it!He almost clenched his fists. He wanted to cry and almost wanted to slap himself."Wait, Rick," he hastily excused himself from his friend and walked briskly towards the table with various expensive drinks.He stood in front of it, on the verge of tears. Is there another Ruth Eduardo in the world? Who?He couldn't explain his feelings. He was angry. Why did Ruth deceive him? If that's what happened?He grabbed a wine glass and drank. Unsatisfied, he took another and drank again. He repeated this to numb the pain in his heart. The time with Ruth might have been brief, but he knew
42.Lush Miguel remained nonchalant, lounging. He was still in a four-post position. Ruth was sleeping after four rounds in bed. She was upstairs, and he left her momentarily. He went downstairs to have some coffee now.He grinned as he remembered her annoyance earlier when he introduced Patricia in the lobby as the supervisor. Ruth was jealous of the woman, and he found it amusing. Ruth already had feelings for him, but she was reluctant to admit it. He felt a different kind of joy when he heard the girl sulking in the bathroom earlier.He used to dislike having someone chase after him. He didn’t want anyone to be possessive, but now, he was proud of it. To the point that Ruth didn’t fence him in, and she didn’t hide. Luckily, he overheard her.He took the coffee cup and sipped, but he looked at the stairs when he saw Ruth descending.She was wearing his long sleeves, buttoning a few buttons.“Why are you still lounging?” she asked, obviously sleepy, with no slippers on.He glanced a
41.The last message Lush Miguel sent her was when he mentioned driving his grandmother back home. It’s now ten in the morning, and the coffee break is over. She’s inside the restroom, yet there’s still no update.She’s also waiting for that. It’s a big miracle that she’s not being talked about in the entire company now because of what happened the other day. She’s been waiting to hear something since yesterday. She even told Berna about it so she wouldn’t be surprised.So far, Montevez has remained a peaceful environment for her, especially now that Dennis is no longer around.“Hey.”She winced and stopped mopping the floor as Berna approached her.“Come on, hurry. Your boyfriend is there with another girl!” Berna waved at her, causing her to furrow her brow.Lush?She quickly walked to the door and went outside. The janitors gathered in the lobby, all staring at a beautiful girl. She wasn’t tall, but her skin was exceptionally smooth. She was chubby and had blonde, long hair.She ca
40.“IF I were you, go to the party, so your ex won’t have anything to say,” Ruth told Lush while talking on the cellphone. He was already in the hospital while she was in the penthouse. It was late, and she was alone. All lights were on because she had no company, but she wasn’t scared. He had a companion—the cat. It was amusing that when she asked Lush to take Muse from the condo, it was promptly done by Lush’s bodyguard.“Damn. I really don’t want to go there, sweetie.”“It’ll just be a moment,” she said, though deep down, she didn’t want him to go.Oh God! She gets jealous at the thought of Lush fooling around with that woman, Annelyn or any woman, but he can’t do anything about it. She wants to push him away so that if they break up, it would be easier for both of them.Ruth feels like she has a bomb in her head, a life-threatening illness, that could end any moment. As time passes, she gets closer or, more accurately, falls for the right guy at the wrong time, wrong circumstanc
39.“Thank you,” Ruth smiled at Ricky when they left the police station. She declared that the missing person, who pretended to be kidnapped, was not really kidnapped. She published everything, with Ricky as her witness. The investigation was over. She had concluded everything.The police laughed, wondering why her own husband did such a thing to her. There was only one reason, Baron loved money more than her.“Your job for me is done,” Ruth added, acknowledged by the investigator.“Next time you need a private investigator, just call me directly. For simple matters and when I’m free, even without payment. It’s what makes me happy.”“But never trade a woman and leave her at the altar for an investigation,” she said meaningfully, and he laughed, getting the meaning of her words.“Of course. There’s a more deserving man for you, unlike dela Vega. Where to? Shall I drive you?”“No need. Thanks again.”“Alright, take care. I’ll get you a taxi.”Ricky walked towards the street, and she fol