After knowing every piece of information I needed, I chose to remain silent and observe Calissa's every move. The previous days I have been thinking about the specific ways would I even know if all accusations about her were true. Calissa was with me and I believe all the things she did for the company were genuine. I don't see any reason for her to betray me just like that. I believe I have been a very good leader for her and every person in my company. So, if she still chooses to come against me, what would be the exact reason for that? After a week, I arrived with a plan. I didn't stick with the assumption that Calissa would be the main suspect of the things that happened recently about the endorsement of products. Yet, I didn't trust anyone but myself for this. I have to set a trap to find who could be the traitor inside the company as soon as possible. I immediately called Calissa to inform her about my go-signal regarding our need to release the newly designed cosmetics that
TESSA'S P.O.V. I shoved my side just to feel if William was still with me lying in the same bed when I realized that he was not. It was such an alarm to me knowing the fact that he was not beside me this time. I instantly opened my eyes from a deep sleep because of that. I turned to my left and I confirmed that I was sleeping in bed all alone now. I rolled out of bed and instantly look for him. Then, I saw that the lights from the bathroom were opened. Telling me that he was taking a shower. I remained seated in bed while thinking if he remembered how important this day is for the both of us. And after a few moments of waiting, he finally went out of the bathroom wearing a towel which covered half of his body. He was walking while drying his hair as if he was too busy to prepare for another day in work. I stared at him and watched him do his stuff. I didn't dare to speak at first because I just want to know if he still remembered everything even after all the struggles that we had t
VIENNA'S P.O.V. It's been a week since Calissa wrote a resignation letter. In the letter, she mentioned that she did something that tested her loyalty to the company, and she admitted that she failed the test. From those words, I already knew what she was talking about. I can still remember my overflowing sadness while reading her hand-written letter, but it was unfair to me that she just decided without showing herself to me formally. She instantly left the company without further notice. After leaving the letter from her office, she didn't show any sign of appearance to me. Deep down in my heart, I was amazed by her skills. She was such a responsible secretary for me. I can't forget those efforts she made for the company, but still, I should follow the rules and regulations. I have to stand firm and stick to what she did. She betrayed Vienna Cosmetics by relaying all plans to the other company. I was not able to ask her the reason behind her betrayal since she left without any sign
CALISSA'S P.O.V. "Why are we here?" Gerald asked after we successfully left our residence to proceed to my Aunt's place. "Just be quiet. We need to be careful from now on, especially you. Remember those strangers who kidnapped you last time? They might do the same thing again if you don't follow my instructions. Do you understand?" I asked while looking at him. I was really nervous. I have many what-ifs inside my head right now. After successfully putting my written letter to my desk in the company, we finally proceeded here. My aunt was surprised by our unexpected visit, but this was the only place I knew that would be safe for the both of us. After having conversation with Miss Tessa a while ago, I knew that when I told her that I won't obey her instructions she would do her best to prove to me that I won't get away with what she wanted. I was threatened again, the same thing she did to me that forced me to commit the betrayal I did to my company. And, my conscience couldn't han
"You are pregnant, Miss Alonzo." VIENNA'S P.O.V. After hearing those words from the doctor, I instantly became silent. My mind started thinking about what he said, and what happened the night it all became possible. "A... Are you sure about that?" I hesitantly asked. "Here are the results. What you felt earlier was part of your pregnancy. You got too emotional and stressed which gave a big impact to the baby," She replied. I suddenly remembered those times that I was having morning sickness. I also got moments that I instantly had no appetite even though I was craving for the food I bought. I became nauseous and released all the food I have eaten in the bathroom most of the time. I also felt weak these previous days. So, the results sum it all up. I am really pregnant. "Now, you have to be mindful of your actions. Don't do things that would make you stressed. Any physical movements such as carrying heavy loads or doing heavy house chores is forbidden. If you want to take car
WILLIAM'S P.O.V. "William, I'm pregnant," Vienna said while touching her belly. As soon as I heard those words from her, I instantly thought about Tessa and my daughter. I know in my heart that I love Vienna so much more than Tessa. I knew it for sure, but I was hesitant deep inside of me because of the effects that it would bring to my family. Tessa has been my wife for five years now. During those times I was with her, I tried my best to love her and be a husband-material to her. I tried to appreciate her in every way that I could. I tried to be intimate with her and even gave her a daughter just to make our relationship strong. But turns out that no matter what I do, my heart really couldn't accept that our marriage was just arranged and without the involvement of natural love. Everything was all for wealth and sustenance. I never felt anything for Tessa. I admitted that ever since we got married. Tessa knew about it. I had already shown her many gestures that would tell her that
"Mr. Mendoza, your wife is pregnant," Dr. Rodriguez said after I insisted that he tell me everything he knew. "Oh, really? Are you sure about that?" I asked. "Yes, Sir. I just don't understand why Miss Tessa didn't want me to tell you about it. So, I'm returning you the money she gave me, because I cannot accept that," He replied. After hearing enough information about what the doctor said, I went back to the room. There, I saw Tessa lying in bed while sleeping. She had no idea that I already knew everything and that Dr. Rodriguez told me what she did. I sat quietly beside her and stared at her. "How dare you do this to me," I whispered while smirking. Right now, I was having mixed emotions because of what I just knew. I want to hurt her and say rude things to her, but I still consider that baby inside of her. So, all those things that I witnessed earlier were all signs of her pregnancy. As far as I could remember, I never had sex with her in the previous months. I knew for sure
TESSA'S P.O.V.I just got home from work when I saw my daughter playing with the maids in the living room. It was such a tiring day for me at work, but I don't understand myself. I was getting tired these days even though I didn't do anything that much. I also started to feel like I don't have the appetite to eat, and go somewhere like before. I just want to stay at home and take some rest. When I saw my daughter, I suddenly felt like I wanted to play with her. So, I spent some of my time playing and entertaining her with the toys I bought for her last time. We were in the middle of our enjoyment when I suddenly felt like being dizzy and want to throw up. So, I immediately stopped and told the maids to continue entertaining my daughter while I go upstairs and take some rest. As soon as I put down my bag inside the room, I ran inside the bathroom and started throwing up. What's happening to me? Why am I being like this? Did I eat something that would cause be to throw up? As far as I
VIENNA'S P.O.V. William took his last breath, and finally closed his eyes. I touched his face and tried to wake him up. I tap him and started shaking him even though I knew that he already gave me his last words. There was no sign of him coming back to us now. I knew it was all too late for me to say those forgiving words, but at least I told him everything he needed to know. It was very hurting. My wrath against him instantly faded away after I felt how sincere he was regarding his apology. "He loved you so much..."I turned to Tessa after she said those words. "Didn't you realize what you did?" I exclaimed after that while in tears. Tessa smiled bitterly. "I knew from the very start that I had no match of you, Vanessa. Even before that time I knew you were pregnant with William's child," She continued. "William couldn't get you out of his head. I knew that he loved you so much, but it was my love for him that kept me blinded about that. I struggled with fate, that there might
TESSA'S P.O.V.My eyes were swollen... My heart was breaking...My daughter is gone. She was the only reason why I could call myself a mother. The light in my dark world. What would I do now? I called William from prison even though my parents forbid me to do it. They also tried to bring me out of the morgue, but I don't want to. I wanted to stay beside my daughter even though I knew that there was no sign of her coming back to me. The doctors told me to leave the place since it won't be good for my health to stay in the room. So, I had no other choice but to leave and stay outside while crying. After a few moments, a police mobile parked in front of the entrance of the hospital. A cop went out from it, followed by William who was still hand-cuffed. They went inside the hospital, and while they were walking, my parents instantly looked at me in disbelief because they knew that I was the one who called and told William about our daughter's death. William's eyes were swollen, and he
VIENNA'S P.O.V. I paid for a visit from Vienna Cosmetics, and continuously, we were getting good reviews from our customers. As the CEO, I'm very proud of what I have right now. Starting from the dedicated people, and the flow of sales of every product we released. It was all so smooth, that even myself didn't understand where all these things came from, yet all I could say was those efforts we have exerted paid off. I just hope these things would continue, and even if there were times that there would be struggles, I just hope that I could handle them well.I drove back home since I still have one more responsible left at the mansion, and that is taking care of my baby boy, Lucas. Of course, I couldn't forget him as my top priority. When I entered the mansion, the maid came running to me in a panic which made me instantly confused about her actions. "What's wrong?" I instantly asked as soon as she came to me. "Miss Vienna, Sir William was arrested!" She exclaimed while looking at
TESSA'S P.O.V.Today, we agreed that we would let my daughter undergo the operation. No matter what the doctors told us, we insisted. I was desperate since I wanted her to live. The doctors told us already that she might not survive during the operation, but as a mother, I wanted her to. Regardless of what the doctors said, I spent money just for the health of my daughter. I didn't get anything from William or even ask him to give me anything. The last time we talked about our daughter, he didn't believe me. He ignored my cries for help. He thought I was lying all this time. He didn't know that I was dead serious about what was going on with our daughter. I tried to reach him again but looks like he blacklisted my account and number to his contacts. All I wanted was for him to be with us right now in this struggle, but up until now, he chose to be with another woman. I was crying all day long, every night, and every time I remembered how he neglected us. I don't understand why I ended
VIENNA'S P.O.V.After conversing with Nicholas the last time he visited me at my company, I was determined to let Lucas and him take the DNA Test secretly. William never had any idea about us seeing each other since I believe he would suspect us and surely be angry about it. From the moment he saw Nicholas at the party last time, he became too protective of me and Lucas. I don't know what was running inside his head, but I felt that his mood instantly changed when he saw Nicholas that night. But, after knowing the truth about William and Lucas' results, I instantly had an urge to give Nicholas a chance to prove himself. Besides, he also wanted to know the truth. A few days ago, Nicholas and I went to the laboratory to have a DNA Test. I brought something that Lucas was always using since I believe that it could be used to have the laboratory results. After that, the doctor told us to wait for three days. Meeting Nicholas secretly and doing those things was not that easy for me. I bel
TESSA'S P.O.V.I desperately called William out of my panic because my daughter was suddenly having seizures. We already called an ambulance and followed her there. I also called my parents to be with me since I don't know what would I do because of this sudden happening. At first, William was too stubborn to talk to me. Maybe because he got used of me always calling him, but this time is a serious matter. Our daughter needs him! He should be there at the hospital to see her. Regardless of how many rejections I got from calling, I finally received a good answer. His secretary told me that he would go to the hospital, he just needed the address to where he would go. I immediately gave thme everything that they needed for William to visit. While doing those things, I felt like I also pty myself. I pity my daughter, too. William is her father, but William made us feel like we are not important to him anymore. I still needed to beg for his attention, and he would only go just because som
WILLIAM'S P.O.V."Sir, Miss Tessa is on the phone," My secretary said as soon as he entered the room. I narrowed my eyes and looked at him after what he said. "Didn't I tell you that I don't want to entertain calls from the woman?" I asked while looking at him. After hearing those words from me, he nodded and told me that he would relay what I said to Tessa. Then, he left my office. I smirked and shook my head after that. I don't understand why Tessa still won't stop bothering me after all the things that happened between us. She kept calling me and begging for my attention. As far as I can remember, she signed the divorce papers already few months ago. We both agreed that we would never bother each other again, but look at what she was doing to me right now. She kept doing things that would make me disturbed. For the second time, my secretary knocked again. As soon as I saw him enter the room, I already knew that he would insist on the phone call from Tessa. So, I instantly tapp
VIENNA'S P.O.V.A few months have passed, and my son, Lucas, has already reached his 7th month from his birth. I have seen his growth during the months I have cared for him. I saw how handsome he would become in the future, and how many girls would be rooting for him. I tried my best to become the best mother that I could be. Even though I was too focused on him, I never forgot to manage Vienna Cosmetics very well. The company's performance was getting better and has kept receiving higher ratings than before. It was as if I didn't have any other priorities at the moment to the fact that, I was taking care of my seven-month-old child. Ever since I gave birth to our son, William continued giving his best to be the father to Lucas. He kept surprising me whenever he exerted effort for us. He always makes us his priority. As if he didn't want to leave my side. I cannot deny the fact that motherhood hit me that hard because of the changes that happened to me from pregnancy to childbirth.
NICHOLAS P.O.V."WELCOME BACK MASTER NICHOLAS!" The maids greeted as soon as I entered the mansion. I smiled at them after their greeting. It's been a while since I had decided to go to Europe. If I would try to remember the things that happened from the previous months, it all pushed me to decide to leave and stay there for a while. I was too broken-hearted from the events that happened during those times. I could have won them all if that woman stayed with me. If she never cheated on me. I could have won those struggles if only she was with me, but it was all too late for the both of us. During my stay in Europe, I tried to distract myself from all the things that I could do there. I tried to reconnect with my friends and colleagues there. I went to other places that would make me realize that there's more in life to discover. Before I went to Europe, I was blaming myself for the death of Sofia. I knew that the Mendozas had something to do about it, especially Tessa. I tried my b