Nigel didn't hesitate, he rushes out and chase after his ex-wife, but they seemed to play tug and war when Nathalie refused adamantly. Mr. Valdez stepped in to help her. "Bastard, let go! You're so shameless, are you that desperate?""Don't meddle to us, mind your own business!" Nigel retorted. This guy have a nerve to threathen that he might lose his job but he just smirk on him. He didn't look scared in whatever this guy might capable to do, for him, he's just like a jumping clown.Out of madness, Mr. Valdez finally called a security, but when it came over, Nigel introduce himself that made him dragged Nathalie away freely without any restrictions.Mr. Valdez left in a daze, never would he imagine that that man he called bastard was non other than a young elite businessman Nigel Sarmiento, the one he had planned to have business deal in the future. Thinking what he had done and said to him, he finally realized that the man might mocked him because of his naivety. After some thought,
Nathalie was reeling when she arrived home, struggling to process what her ex-husband had told her. She couldn't fathom why Elaine would do such a thing. Nigel told her how the woman shamelessly claimed the credits that belong to her, pretending that she's the one who had saved him from the fire.Nathalie massaged her forehead, wondering if she should still hurt now that it was all over. Yet, her ex-bestfriend's betrayal had left her with so much pain. Torn and uncertain, Nathalie poured herself a rare glass of wine, seeking comfort.Lucille arrived and found her only daughter drinking alone. She dropped her shopping bags on the floor and approached her. "Nat, you're drinking? When did you even learn to drink? What's going on with you?" She took the wine glass and moved the wine bottle away. Nathalie remained unmoved, letting her mom take the bottle. "Mom, I'm so confused... What am I supposed to feel? Should I get mad about my failed marriage, or because of my best friend's betr
Nathalie couldn't answer Nigel's question as it made her ponder deeply, should she confess her fear of loving him again? What would be his response if she did? Though intrigued, Nathalie hesitated. Knowing her priority wasn't rekindling their romance, especially with the company's ongoing crisis and her health issues."Nathalie, are you still there?" Snappped back to reality, Nathalie apologized to Nigel and directly hung up. She slumped against her chair and letting out a deep sigh. She rubbed her temples. Only now did she realize that its really difficult to have a complicated relationships and she didn't want to get involve with this again.........Upon entering the company, Nathalie immediately sensed a strange and weird gazes among her colleagues. She couldn't help to have an urge to rub her forehead, she wondered; 'What malicious reason could be behind their peculiar stares this time?'Nathalie diverted her attention from the unfavorable glances, channeling her energy into h
Nigel cleared his throat while Nathalie went blushed like a ripe tomato. The man unconsciously fix himself despite that his impeccable business attire and neatly combed hair was just right. Nathalie abruptly stood up, creating distance between herself and her ex-husband. She sits in one of the sofas not far away.Nigel cleared his throat once again and asked awkwardly, "Um, what were we discussing again?""About sending me a bouquet of flowers...." Nathalie's sterness returned. "I'm telling you again, Mr. Sarmiento - stop sending me flowers or anything else. I don't want anything from you."Nigel pau sed for a moment. "Fine, but I have one condition." Nathalie raised an eyebrow. "You're giving me conditions? Seriously? And who do you think you are to give me conditions?"Nigel ignored her displeasure, he doesn't seems to hear anything. "My conditions are; From now on, keep me posted on your plans and who you're hanging out with.""What?!" Nathalie blew up, age suddenly stood up. "Hey
"How is it going?" Nigel asked over the phone. He still at the company, working overtime."Sir, Ms. Andeza visited a high-end hotel. Unfortunately, the receptionist declined to provide the confirmation of her check-in, citing their hotel confidentiality and privacy policies."The guy Nigel hired to tail Nathalie got back to him.Nigel's expression turned stern. He dropped his pen and stood up. He adjusted his slightly rumpled suit and instructed; "I understand. Keep surveillance until I arrive." He then promptly headed to the hotel.When he arrived at the hotel, he easily tracked Nathalie's whereabouts using his connections. As he walked down the hallway, he spotted her while heading into the restroom. He quietly followed her and dragged her inside."Let me go, who are you?" Nathalie struggle againts whoever was pulling her inside of the restroom, but was stunned to see who it was. "N-nigel?" She slightly pushed him and distanced herself from him. "What is it again, why are
When Nigel suddenly rose from his seat, Nathalie inferred she had successfully provoked him. She assumed he would leave but was surprised when he approached her. It was only then that she realized everything when she was suddenly lifted up from her seat. She almost wrapped her arms around the neck of someone who lifted her. Everything happened so fast; Nathalie just figured out she was now sitting in her ex-husband's lap. She reacted quickly and would have stood up immediately but the man was faster than her as he hold both of her hands tightly. "Nigel Sarmiento, what are you doing? let me go!" Both of her cheeks were starting to turn red with embarrassment, she never expected her ex-husband to behave this way. She tried to get away. "N-nigel, please..... it's embarrassing..." She said, glancing around awkwardly. "Embarassing? Are you embarrassed of me now?" Nigel glanced at the people around. He saw that only the women there were glancing at the two of them while the men acted as
As soon as Nigel walked into the café, he look around and started searching for Nathalie. He then spotted her in the corner while waving at him. He subtly adjusted his tailored suit and approached slowly. He inadvertently caught the attention of the socialite women dining nearby who began casting admiring glances at him.Seeing the women's reactions, nathalie suddenly became irritated. She rolled her eyes at Nigel. "What took you so long?" she snapped as the man approached and sat down.Nigel ignored her question and promptly took the two menus politely offered by the approaching waiter. "Order whatever you'd like," He said after placing a menu in front of her.Nathalie gently pushed it back. "I'm fine, I'm full.""Just order coffee, then." The man suggested while choosing what he's going to order without lifting his gaze. "Heh, coffee? Are you sure?" Asked Nathalie.Nigel looked up upon hearing the sarcastic response of the woman infront of him, his brow slightly raised. He's abou
As soon as Nathalie walked inside the building, she fixed herself up, pulling down her skirt and fixing her hair. She then approached the receptionist. "Excuse me, I'm here to see the CEO.""Just a second, ma'am, I'll just check if you have an appointment, what's your full name?" After checking her list: "I'm sorry ma'am, you don't have a schedule."Nathalie was taken aback. "There's nothing? But he told me last night to come here anytime."The receptionist did not answer but looked at Nathalie with slight doubt.When Nathalie saw this, she couldn't help to rubbed her own forehead. "Miss, I know you're just doing your job, but believe me, your boss and I really had a talk. Maybe you can let me in?""I'm sorry, ma'am. Unfortunately, granting you access contradicts our receptionist policy, and I would be held personally responsible for any consequences."Nathalie's plea did nothing so she went to the corner to make a call. She discovered that she actually blocked her ex-husband. She un
"You're really quiet today, don't you have anything to say? You didn't even greet me or ask if I've had breakfast," Elaine said to Nigel, who was driving. Nigel didn't respond, like he hadn't heard her. If only Elaine knew how much he wanted to kick her out of the car, but he knew he had to play nice. "Where should I drop you off?" "You want to get rid of me already, huh?" Elaine moved closer and unexpectedly hugged Nigel. She almost jerked forward when Nigel suddenly slammed on the brakes.Nigel pulled over for a moment. "What the...?! Can't you see I'm driving?!" he snapped. Elaine fell silent, pouting like a scolded child. "Sorry, Nigel... why are you being so grumpy with me? I remember you never used to raise your voice at me before, you were always so gentle when we talked. But now, just a little mistake and you're already yelling?"Nigel continued driving. "Are you still holding on to the hope that we'll go back to the way we are before? Don't day dream. Don't you still get
Elaine happily chooses her outfit for the day. She chooses to wear her expensive branded dress, paired with heavy makeup, as if she's going on a date. She likely forgot what the meeting is all about.Her hips sway as she heads to the VIP suite she booked. She asks the person she's going to meet to wait there. Before entering, she takes out her expensive perfume from her pouch and gives herself a quick spritz.When she opened the door, she saw a man standing by the window. She knitted her brows when he didn't give her even a single glance, acting as if she wasn't there. "Nigel," she called out loudly to get his attention.When Nigel faced her, she swayed her hips as she approached him. When she wrapped her arms around his neck, he was about to push her away when she warned him, "If you stop me, I won't cooperate with you."Nigel froze. He just endured the discomfort he felt. As the woman was almost hugging him, he asked, "Where's Nathalie's heart? Is it still at the hospital?" "I do
When Nathalie woke up, she jolted upright, disoriented. The events from earlier immediately flooded back to her. She had been heading to the restroom at a gas station when someone suddenly attacked her from behind. They grabbed her and dragged her somewhere, while one of them made her inhale something from a handkerchief, making her pass out.When she looked around, she realized she was in an abandoned place. Fear enveloped her as she wrapped her arms around herself. A question formed in her mind: was this a kidnapping for ransom? Thinking that might be the reason, her fear slightly diminished. If that was the case, they would definitely ask ransom money. As long as the kidnappers didn't think of doing anything inappropriate to her, she will be fine.She jolted as the creaky, rusty door swung open. Two men, both wearing hoods and face masks entered. "Oh, she's awake. Maybe we can start now and get this job done?" One of the men asked.Nathalie's fear returned. What did the man mean?
Nigel suddenly grabbed Elaine's neck. "Do you really want me to be a criminal, Elaine? Do you really want me to be forced to kill someone?" Elaine struggled and angrily broke free from his grip. "Can't you just accept me, Nigel? Why is it so hard for you to do what I'm asking? Didn't you love me once–" "Yes, but I was blind back then!" Nigel snapped, silencing Elaine. "I made a mistake! I chose the wrong person. If you hadn't lied to me and pretended to save me from the fire, do you think I would've even noticed you?" Elaine froze, feeling like she'd been slapped as she was reminded of her deception and lies."Actually, it's also my fault for being deceived. I didn't even think you were fake. You know, you're one of the mistakes in my life. I wish I never met you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have hurt the person I love." "Enough!" Elaine interrupted, somewhat hurt by his words. "You don't truly love Nathalie, it's me..." She pointed to herself. "I'm the one you truly love, N
When Elaine finally unleashed her pent-up frustrations, she suddenly realized that she became the center of attention. She fished out some money from her clutch bag and slapped it on the counter, then she walked out without looking back. She leaned against a wall, feeling the effects of the alcohol kicking in, and now she felt dizzy.She grabbed her cellphone and dialed Nigel's number. She tried ten times, but it kept going straight to voicemail. "Why can't I reach him? Did he block me, or did he change his number?"Then she called someone abroad. "Hello, dear? I just want to confirm if I'll be okay if I expose myself - won't I be throw in jail?"The man on the other end replied, "You're good, they can't touch you. Besides, isn't your boyfriend some big-shot international lawyer?"Elaine felt a wave of relief. "Really? Thanks, dear. I feel so much better now.""No worries, babe. Anything for you.""Alright, see you." Elaine replied."Bye, I love you.""I love you too."When the call
"Nat, are you happy?" Nigel asked, squeezing Nathalie's hand as they walked holding hands through the park. They'd ditched their work to spend some time together."Of course, I am. But you know, I'm not sure if I'm going to regret this or what. I admit, at first, it was tough for me to accept Lyka and her pregnancy. But then I thought, it's my brother's child after all and he's innocent. But... it turns out that's not the case anymore. I don't know, it's just that... when I finally accepted everything, we then found out...""Nat..." Nigel interrupted, stopping in his tracks and smiling at Nathalie. "Are you regretting that the wedding won't push through? You know, we could still go through with it.""What–"Just as Nathalie was about to ask a question, Nigel dropped to his knee. He pulled out a ring box from his pocket and opened it, revealing a beautiful ring. "I know this might catch you off guard, but I just can't help how I feel. My heart is telling me not to let you go. Nathalie.
Nico didn't answer his mother, instead, he turned to the pale Lyka. "Where's your aunt?" Lucille was getting confused. "Wait, what's really going on, Nico?" Nico pulled up a chair and sat down. "I'll answer your question later, Mom. Please wake up Dad and call her aunt. I'm going to expose something." Lyka seemed to have figured out what was about to happen, and she started crying out of worry and fear. It was over for them; this was what she was talking about. There were no secrets or lies that wouldn't be exposed, but she never thought it would happen this fast. Lyka tearfully called her aunt, and since Rina could sense that something was wrong, she immediately excused herself from her friends at the Mahjong game. She arrived, panting, and as soon as she entered the villa, she loudly called out to her niece, forgetting that they were just guests in someone else's home. "Lyka! Lyka! What happened? Why did you call me?" Lyka had already mentioned that she was in the living ro
"Uh, hello... Brother Nigel? It's Lyka." Nigel's brow furrowed as he realized who was calling him. He was about to hang up, but Lyka stopped him: "Wait! Don't hang up yet. Sorry for calling you at this hour, but I'm too embarrassed to admit this to the people here." Nigel's response was curt: "Speak. What do you need?""Um, it's just..." Lyka was about to confess to Nigel when Rina suddenly appeared, causing her to jump in surprise and drop her cellphone. "What are you doing here? Why aren't you sleeping yet? Don't tell me you're trying to cool off when you have air conditioning in your room." Rina pulled Lyka by the hand. "Come on, it's not good for a PREGNANT women to stay up late." Before being dragged away by her aunt, Lyka quickly picked up her cellphone from the lawn. Meanwhile, Nigel was left wondering on the other end of the line when Lyka suddenly went silent. He turned off his cellphone to avoid any further distractions and drifted off to sleep...........A month l
"Mom, why are you calling me? Is everything okay?" Nathalie wondered, since her mom rarely called her when she was at the office. Her mom only called when there was a problem. On the other end of the line, Lucille was supporting her forehead. "Nat, we have a problem..."After Lucille explained the issue:"What?!! They're going to live in the house?" "Yes, dear. Don't tell your Dad yet, okay? He has an important meeting today and I don't want it to affect him." "Wait... did you agree to it, Mom?""I don't know what to decide. Rina told me they're out of money to rent even a small unit, and on top of that, Lyka is pregnant with your brother's child. How can I turn them down?" Nathalie sighed. As instructed by her mother, Nathalie didn't mention the two to her father or brother. But by lunchtime, she couldn't keep it in anymore. She didn't want to drop the news on them when they were about to head home to avoid catching them off guard. So, after they finished lunch, she told them