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84. OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND?
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The Don’s Indebted Stripper 85. HELLO, MISS RIVERA
MAE I ran a hand through my hair, staring down at my suitcases like they held some kind of hidden message.What the hell was Owen planning? A surprise, he said. Yeah, well, surprises in my world usually meant trouble. And the last thing I needed was to walk into something I wasn’t prepared for.I sighed, pushing those thoughts aside as I unzipped one of the suitcase.My fingers touched a nice fabric, and I pulled out a black dress, elegant, vintage and dangerous in the way only real power looked. I couldn’t help but smile looking at it. If Owen picked this out, I had to admit, the guy had good taste.I checked the time. I was late, I needed to move fast.I slipped into the dress, added some makeup, and fastened the diamond jewelry that came with the dress. Were these real diamonds? Knowing Owen, they probably were.By the time I was done, I barely recognized myself. The dress hugged every curve, the diamonds caught the light just right, and for a second, I almost forgot about the me
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-16The Don’s Indebted Stripper 86. LET’S DANCE…
MAE “Oh my God…” I tried to keep my cool, but the surprise was too much. I glanced around, before my eyes went back to Joan Castellanos. “What the hell are you doing here?”“Can’t a man take a little break?” His voice was calm, like he didn’t have a care in the world. “Where better than the city of peace for a vacation?”So, this is where Mr. Joan decided to go on a vacation? Interesting. But why here? And why at the same damn time as Owen Powers? Did he know the guy would be here, or was this just a coincidence?“But what if…?” I hesitated. “What if Owen Powers, or one of his goons, especially Marco, sees us dancing? That is gonna stir up trouble. Marco’s been watching me like a hawk.”He shrugged, his calm demeanor never leaving. “You could barely recognize me behind this mask. Relax, nothing to worry about.”I narrowed my eyes at him, still feeling very uncomfortable and unsure. “So, about this dress…” he gestured to the outfit, glancing down at it. “Owen Powers buy it for you?”
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-17The Don’s Indebted Stripper 87. SINKING
MAEI was sinking. Deeper and deeper. No way out, no one coming to save me.Drowning wasn’t how I planned to die, but here I was, getting dragged to the bottom like dead weight. Stupid move, jumping in when I knew damn well I couldn’t swim. I never even learned.My vision blurred, my body needed oxygen. Just when I thought it was over, when I was about to let the darkness take me, a strong hand grabbed me.Next thing I knew, I was already on the surface of the water, gasping like my life depended on it. Because it did. I was able to breathe again, but it still wasn’t enough. I wanted more. Needed more."You are fine. Breathe," a rough voice ordered.I coughed, water choking me as I tried to calm myself even though that was impossible, I was still in water!. "I don’t swim," I rasped. "Never have.""Yeah?" Joan Castellanos said, his arms around my waist. "Good thing I do."With one arm locked around me, he swam effortlessly, swimming through the water like it was nothing. I let him. Be
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-18The Don’s Indebted Stripper 88. UNALIVE OWEN POWERS
MAEI stared at him, surprise spreading across my face. What the hell is going on?My eyes shifted back to Joan Castellanos. A million questions ran through my mind, but I couldn’t even begin to voice them. My face, however, said it all.How the hell did they capture Owen’s powers in just a few days? If it was that easy, all his other enemies would have taken him down long ago.“Mae…” Owen called my name, his face filled with shock. But I didn’t know how to respond. I had no idea what to say.“Bring him closer,” Joan Castellanos ordered. His men dragged Owen to the bridge while Joan signaled for me to follow. We all stood at the edge, water rushing below us. Owen stared at me, still in shock.“They told me you were kidnapped. Said they would only let you go if I came by myself…” He let out a bitter scoff. “But you don’t look kidnapped to me.” His words made me gulp.So that is how Joan Castellanos got him here. He lied about me being kidnapped? He actually did that?“You see, that wa
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-20The Don’s Indebted Stripper 89. GOOD JOB
MAE “What the fuck is she doing here? I thought we were getting rid of her as soon as the job was done,” Amelia said, flopping onto the couch and crossing her legs.I didn’t know whether to be surprised or confused. I knew they were working together, but seeing her here so boldly, casually glaring at me, made the situation even more shocking.“We need her,” Joan Castellanos said.“For what?” she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “And why the hell did you kill Owen Powers? Wasn’t the plan for me to marry him first?”Joan leaned back in his chair. “You almost sound jealous that I killed your little boyfriend.”Amelia scoffed in surprise, rolling her eyes again, a habit at this point. “Oh, don’t be ridiculous, honey.” She stood from the couch and walked over to Joan. “Owen Powers stopped mattering to me the moment he humiliated me years ago, telling everyone he wouldn’t marry me even though he knew I loved him. You know i have always wanted revenge.” She placed a hand on Joan’s shoulder, kissi
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-21The Don’s Indebted Stripper 90. UNBELIEVABLE
MAEI couldn't believe my eyes. I stood there, frozen, unable to process what I was seeing."You seem to be in good condition," he said casually, his cold eyes scanning me from head to toe.I had no idea what to say or how to react. I just stood there, dumbfounded."We brought her, boss. She was with Amelia Laurent," one of the men beside me said, removing his mask.It was Marco.Owen nodded and stood up, looking straight at me. "Are you just going to stand there? Not going to say anything?"I didn’t even realize when the tears started falling. My emotions took over as I ran to him, throwing my arms around his neck, holding him so tightly as I broke into sobs."Fuck, I can't breathe..." Owen muttered, trying to pry himself free, but I refused to let go. I only held on tighter.He finally managed to pull away, and our eyes met. Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.Owen studied me before saying, "Are you planning to kill me for real this time? You better try harder, I am not tha
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-22The Don’s Indebted Stripper 91. TAKE HER BACK
OWENI watched Mae from the corner of my eye. She was quiet, lost in thought, her fingers resting in her lap. She did that when she was thinking too hard—fingers curled just slightly, not clenched, but stiff. Like she was bracing herself.She was trying to act normal, but I could see right through her.I let out a slow breath and turned my head toward the window. The city passed by in a blur, headlights streaking through the rain-slicked streets.She was still processing everything. I knew that. Finding out I was alive, that I hadn’t died the way she thought—it was a lot. But I also knew she was trying not to show it.Always stubborn. Always pretending she was fine.“You don’t have to do this,” I said, keeping my voice even.She turned to me, eyes sharp. “We’ve already had this conversation, Owen.”“And I’m bringing it up again,” I said. “You’re walking into a lion’s den. Joan trusts you, but that trust won’t last if he starts suspecting anything. And trust me, he will.”Mae crossed h
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-23The Don’s Indebted Stripper 92. TRUST… TRUST WHO?
MAEThe moment I stepped out of the car, the air felt different.Colder. Heavier.Amelia stood by the entrance, her arms crossed, face blank. No warmth, no hesitation—just business. She barely looked at me before turning on her heel. “Follow me.”I did.My pulse was steady, but my hands weren’t. I curled my fingers into fists to stop them from shaking. Owen’s words played over in my head. If anything feels off—get out.I didn’t plan on getting out. Not yet.We walked through a back entrance, the air thick with cigarette smoke. Joan’s men were everywhere. Some played cards. Others leaned against the walls, watching me like I was already a ghost.I kept my head high, my steps even. Fear would get me killed here.We reached the main hall. Joan was sitting at the center table, a glass of whiskey in one hand, a knife in the other. He was carving something into the wood, deep, slow strokes. He didn’t look up.“You’re late,” he said.Amelia stiffened beside me. “Traffic.”Joan finally glance
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The Don’s Indebted Stripper 135. FIRST KICKS
MAE"Thank you very much, you have fed me properly today." I took a large gulp of yoghurt. My stomach was really full."That's one of my responsibilities to you." He wiped the corner of my mouth with tissue."What's today?" Suddenly I remembered about my medical checkup."Today is Friday. The end of the month.""Damn! I have my antenatal checkup today.""Really? There's still time. Tell me the schedule the doctor told you." He brought out his diary, waiting for my response."Every four weeks for the next seven months, and every two weeks till the ninth month.""Fine. I will have to be reminding you from henceforth." He closed his diary after taking note of it.Owen took me to the hospital, the exact one where I was told I was pregnant.It was same doctor that told me I was pregnant. She recognized my face."Hey Rivera. Hello." She greeted Owen and I."Hello Doctor.""Please, take your seats." She gestured with her hands. "How are you both doing?""We're doing very fine. We're just a
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 134. LOCKED UP
MAE"O... Owen, you're here?" I stuttered. Why was he here? Is today not supposed to be his wedding? He wasn't supposed to find out this way. The look on his face made me swallow hard. He was mad angry."You're not answering my question, Mae. Are you pregnant?" His face has no expression.Scar quietly excused herself, leaving me to deal with my problems alone. So much for female solidarity."Yes Owen. I am." There was no need lying now. He must have heard everything by the door. Lying would escalate to more problems that I wasn't ready for.I could see a flicker of happiness in his eyes for a moment before the annoyance took over. "How long are you gone?" His eyes went to my stomach. I had no bump yet."A month. I found out about it early last week." I said quietly, my eyes avoiding his."For that long, and I'm just knowing of it now! Mae, what other things are you hiding from me?" He folded his arms. " I have finally figured out the reason you have been avoiding me. You think I won't
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 133. DISTANT
OWENAfter I agreed to let Mae go to Joan's house as an insider again, I instructed Marco to find someone that will have an eye on her, some sort of a bodyguard. Since it was only two times a week, I would only be worried for those two days only, unlike before where worry was my best friend.We made love again bringing those sweet feelings to my heart. After I had dropped her off at Casa Eleganza. I went back to my club. I wasn't done going through those footages. The pictures I have so far were mostly those working as servers in the club.Eric would have a lot of work to do.I went through the last parts of the footages, new faces were that of the security men, Marco and a woman.I zoomed the video of Marco and the woman. It was same woman I had seen him with when I had my first meeting as regards to Joan's disappearance. He was holding hands with her and saying things that are barely inaudible.It felt strange though. Marco had never shown interest in woman. I wonder what this woman
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 132. AVOIDING HIM
MAECongratulations, Ms Rivera. You're three weeks pregnant."The doctor's words kept ringing in my ears on my way to my apartment. I couldn't describe what I was feeling.While in her office some time ago, I even had to tell her to check the name well."Mae Rivera." The doctor read from the piece of paper in her hands. "Is that not your name?""It... It is." I stammered."Why are you... Wait, you are not ready yet?" She read my face."Yeah, kind of." I said."That's okay, Mae." She smiled again. "Since you're not ready and we discovered it early enough, you can take it out."I'm keeping it, Doctor." I said firmly. The last thing on my mind at this time was getting pregnant, but since it has happened, I can't kill my baby. I have to beat the consequences of my actions."Your husband would be happy.""I'm not married." Do I looked married? I'm not even wearing a ring."Ohh, I'm sorry for the assumption." She apologized. "I hope its father would be happy.""He would. He was even the on
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 131. THREE WEEKS?
MAEIt was morning already and I was in Owen's arms. Making love out in the open was such an adventure. But we have to leave."Owen." I tapped him lightly. I remembered Eli. He would have been waiting for me to come back."Go back to sleep, Mae." He pulled me closer."It's nine thirty." I complained."I know." His eyes were still closed.He knew. He must have woken up before me.I succeeded in removing his hands."Mae, come back." He tried reaching out for me."Owen, wake up. We can't stay here all day." I put on my denim gown back."Staying with you makes me want to do nothing." He was fully awake now."That's sad, but I want to do something.""Ouch." He stood up from the bed.He had actually woken up, because he had his boxers on. He put on his shirt and trousers."I will be going over to Joan's today." I stated. I didn't want to waste time at all. My last meeting is with Joan was when he told me I had a bigger job to do for him."Really? Wait awhile. We just agreed yesterday.""I d
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 130. LIKELY CULPRIT…
MAE I can't believe I just forgave Owen after all the promises I made to myself never to. When Eli has told me he saw Owen, I thought he was joking. But he did show up at my door, went as far as bringing me out of my hiding spot by threatening to kill Eli. This man brought weakeness to my knees by saying that the words he went to me last week. I was now convinced that he was the one who wrote them. He had a way of softening me up. I even agreed to go out to dinner with him. When he left, Eli came out of the bathroom. "I'm sorry." I could not control my laughter. "It's not funny, Mae. I nearly peed on myself." "I'm so sorry." I said again, going to him to rub his back. "So, you guys are back together?" Eli asked me. "Yeah, somehow." I shrugged. "I heard liplocking sounds and you agreed to go on a date with him. That's not a somehow. You like him, don't you?" "I don't know, Eli. My head and heart are not friends at all. I decided I would never talk to him again, and now he sa
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 129. ALL THAT BABY TALK…
OWEN"Where does she live?" I asked. It was two minutes past six am in the morning of the next day.Last night I was supposed to sleep like a baby because my woman has forgiven me, Scar turned it upside down by telling me news about Eve's death. I was happy, no doubt but a part of me was on high alert. I had some thoughts. It's possible that Joan's kidnapper could also be Eve's killer. And whoever did this wants to keep me to my toes.I decided that I would meet with Scar, Eric and Marco tomorrow morning, very early."Not that far from Joan's. Sometimes she sleeps at her house, sometimes Joan's." Scar replied. We were sitting on a round table.I had want to set this meeting only with Scar because I put her in charge of Eve, but then I did some thinking, it's best if Eric and Marco were aware of this as well. This was a clear sign that someone has their eyes on us."Did you ever speak to her?""Yeah, I did, just two times. The first time I met her at a pharmacy store, we didn't really
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 128. HERE FOR MAE
OWENI was so prepared for this moment. I had two things on my mind. It was either Mae was lying or she was back from her grandparents' and her roommate has refused to tell me when she returned.At this point, nothing else mattered. I only wanted to see Mae. That was the main problem I was facing now.I walked stealthily to her room, having a rethink of what I would say to her. I got to her door front and knocked.No response as usual.I knocked again.Eli answered.I wasn't supposed to see Eli. Mae should have been the one here. It meant one thing that he must have seen me coming here and decided to alert her."I'm here to see Mae." I stated."Mae is not around. You were here this morning." He said. "She's in the hospital with her grandfather."I gave a weak laughter. It had been a lie all along."She is. Let me in." I said simply."She isn't."I looked him dead in the eye before I shoved him and forced myself inside. In a split second, I had my elbow over his neck. He chose the hard
The Don’s Indebted Stripper 127. SECOND VISIT
MAE"About Joan, what is the latest on him?" The last time Owen and I spoke about Joan. He did not tell me the details of his plans."Owen wants to go for Javier and Don Paulo. And Eve too." Scar said."Eve? I haven't heard that name around here?""She is an insider. She was the one who told me about Joan's schedule on the day we were meant to capture him. Owen suspects her.... Wait, why am I even telling you this? You are no longer with Owen. You have no business knowing about his affairs.""I'm already involved in this. There's no way I would be left out.""I'm sorry, Rivera. I can't say past that." Scar stood up from her seat.I feel that she was keeping her loyalty to Owen. She was right. I'm no longer with Owen and Owen is no longer my boss. So, I'm invariably an opposition or enemy.I went back to my apartment. Atleast, she told me a vital part of what I wanted to hear. I needed to eat pizza so I made an order for two boxes."Did you go to see Owen?" Eli questioned."No, why wil
