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34 – TACTICS
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2024-11-22 07:01:48DALAWANG araw nang hindi bumabalik si Alessia sa mansyon ni Caio. Pero wala sa lalaki ang atensyon niya kundi ang paghahanap kay Xiaoyu. Magkatulong sila ni Wei sa pag-track pero bigo pa rin silang mahanap ito. It was like she just vanished without a trace, at iyon ang matinding pinag-aalala nila.
Hindi na nagulat si Alessia nang makita si Zhan na niluwa sa maindoor ng rest house. She sent a message for him that he immediately grasped what it meant.
“What do you mean the Vanguard is coming?” Agad na tanong ni Zhan nang makita si Alessia na abala sa pag-check ng mga security camera na na-hack nito gamit ang personal laptop.
Biglang naman sumulpot si Wei mula sa kusina. Nakapamulsa ito at kakatapos lang kausapin ang kanyang tauhan sa cellphone. He even cancelled his scheduled fan meeting and pretended to be sick so he could focus on searching.
“You heard it right. If Uncle ordered Ren to oversee the operation, we are in big t
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Triad Princess and the Mafia King 35 – LIES AFTER LIES
“WHERE is Ali?” tanong ni Caio kay Yaya Glo nang makauwi sa bahay. Hawak niya ang paper bag na ireregalo niya sa dalaga.Caio was expecting that Ali would be greeting him as soon as he entered the house, but he ended up disappointed.“Naku, Sir Caio. Nakalimutan kong sabihin na nag-extend siya ng day-off.” Alanganin ang ngiting nakaguhit sa labi ng matandang babae dahil sa pagsisinungaling. Maging siya kasi ay hindi rin ma-contact si Ali.“Saan daw siya pupunta? She only mentioned about roaming around the city.” Caio was concerned. What if something bad happened to Ali?Napakamot sa ulo si Yaya Glo. “Nabanggit niya na may plano rin siyang umakyat ng bundok sa norte, Sir Caio. Huwag kang mag-alala, baka pauwi na ‘yon.”“Please contact her. I’m getting worried.”“Okay po.”Sinubukang tawagan ni Yaya Glo ang dalaga pero katulad ng dati ay ou
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-23Triad Princess and the Mafia King 36 – ANTICS
AKALA ni Alessia ay sasamantalahin ni Caio ang kanyang kahubdan para mauwi sila sa isang mainit na pagsasalo. But she was wrong, Caio guided her inside the bathroom.“It’s ready. Calm your nerves.” Ngumiti ito at iginiya siya malapit sa kinaroroonan ng bathtub.Hindi naitago ni Alessia ang pagkagulat nang makita ang mga rose petals na nakalutang sa tubig. Amoy na amoy rin niya ang mabangong lavender scented candle na sinindihan nito na dati ay wala naman doon.Tahimik na isinara ni Caio ang pinto ng banyo para mabigyan siya ng pagkakataong mapag-isa habang nagre-relax siya.His love language must be act of service… Naisip ni Alessia. Masuwerte ang babaeng totoong mamahalin nito. Nakadama rin siya ng panghihinayang dahil sa trahedyang nangyari sa fiancée nito.With all the things happening around her at the moment, Alessia knew she’d have to leave this place sooner than she originally plan
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-23Triad Princess and the Mafia King 37 – OFFICE
UNTI-UNTING iminulat ni Caio ang mata at akmang yayakapin ang katabi niya pero agad niyang napansin na mag-isa na lang siya sa higaan. Caio smiled. It has been a while since he slept soundly. Mukhang malaki ang tulong ng presensya ni Ali kaya mahimbing ang tulog niya. He was getting used to her presence. He could be just himself whenever he was with her. He could lower his guard down unlike when he was dealing with his work and the underground. Ali became his safe space. Mabilis siyang bumangon matapos tumingin sa cellphone dahil umaasa siyang may magandang balita na si Enrico mula sa insidenteng kinasangkutan ni Rafaella. Pero wala pa siyang naririnig mula sa kanyang Capo. He strolled to the balcony of his room. Hindi niya inaasahan na tatambad sa kanyang paningin si Ali na nasa hardin at nagdidilig ng halaman. Caio dialed Ali’s new phone number. Nakita niyang kinuha nito sa bulsa ang cellphone na binili niya. “Bakit?” tanong nito. Umangat ang mata nito patungo sa kanyang kuwart
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-10Triad Princess and the Mafia King 38 – RAFAELLA GAUCI
SA LOOB ng madilim na kuwarto na tanging emergency light lang ang nagbibigay liwanag, hindi nag-aksaya ng panahon si Rafaella nang mapasakamay niya ang bihag na itinatago ni Caio. “Hello there, my sister's murderer!” Bati niya sa naghihinang si Xiaoyu. “The drug must have been potent that you woke up just now.”“Who are you?” Ikinurap ni Xiaoyu ang mata para mapagsino ang babaeng kaharap niya.“I’m Rafaella Gauci, and you’ll die in my hands.” Kinuha nito ang baril na nakapatong sa mesa. “I’m contemplating whether I should give you an easy death or not.”Hindi kumibo si Xiaoyu. Mukhang pinagpapasa-pasahan siya ng kung sinu-sino. Although she had already accepted her cruel fate, she strengthened her resolve not to betray the organization. Kahit iyon na lang ang maging kontribusyon niya tutal naging padalos-dalos siya at siyang dahilan na mapahamak ang mga kaibigan niya.“Hmm, blade or bullet first?” Rafaella mused.“Get it on and be quick!” determinadong wika ni Xiaoyu.“You want a quic
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-10Triad Princess and the Mafia King 39 – PUNISHMENT
MABILIS ang takbo ng sasakyan ni Caio. Ang isa niyang tauhan ang nagmaneho dahil hindi niya inaasahan na maaantala ang lakad nila ni Ali. He could not ask Sean to drive him since this involved the matters underground.Agad na nakarating si Caio sa paroroonan pagkatapos ng halos dalawang oras at gaya ng kanyang inaasahan huli na ang lahat.Nadatnan ni Caio si Rafaella sa loob ng basement sa pribadong hideout ng pamilya nito. Nagkalat ang dugo sa sahig. Even her hands dripped with blood—blood that did not come from her but from the body of her prey.Tila wala sa sarili ang babae dahil tumatawa ito na parang aliw na aliw sa mga nangyayari.“What the hell is this?” Dumagundong ang boses ni Caio. Lahat ng mga tauhan ni Rafaella ay nagsiyukuan para magbigay galang sa binata.Lumingon si Rafaella na abot hanggang tainga ang ngiti. “As expected from the Mafia King, you got me this quick!”&ldqu
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-11Triad Princess and the Mafia King 40 – RESIGNATION
“ARE you kidding me?” pabulong na wika ni Alessia pero naroon ang diin. Kasalukuyan silang pasimpleng nag-uusap ni Zhan habang nagdidilig siya ng halaman at naglilinis naman ng sasakyan sa malapit sa garahe ang binata. It was already dusk, and the darkness concealed their presence on the blind spot of the security cameras around.“You heard me. We're going on a hunt,” ani Zhan. Nabanggit ng binata ang tungkol sa plano ni Ren pero hindi pa makakuha ng tiyempo si Zhan kung paano sasabihin kay Ali ang pagpanaw ng kapatid nito.“But why do you need to resign?” Halos magsalubong ang kilay ng dalaga.“I pray that the man you like would take good care of you as much as I do. I will always trust your judgment, Ali. I hope I'm wrong with everything I told you about him.” Mahinang wika ni Zhan.“I can protect myself. Regarding the hunt, I will join you. I need to find Xiaoyu. She’
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-11Triad Princess and the Mafia King 41 – TEMPORARY COMFORT
ALESSIA was surprised when she opened her eyes, Caio was still beside her. Nakayakap ito nang mahigpit sa kanya at payapang natutulog.Pinagmasdan niya ang mukha nito. She playfully touched the tip of his nose. Indeed, his presence made her feel at peace. Pero natatakot siyang masanay sa ganoon dahil alam naman niyang dinadaya rin niya ang sarili. She was firm at first, she’d never fall for him. Pero si Caio ang natatanging patunay na kabila ng impyernong pinagdaanan niya mula pagkabata, hindi siya tuluyang naging manhid. She was a human after all, capable of giving love—and it could be her ultimate weakness.Kumibot ang labi ni Caio. Namalayan na lang ni Alessia na unti-unti siyang napapangiti.‘I'm sorry, Caio. I need to leave for a while,’ aniya sa isip. She had to avenge Xiaoyu and find her body to give her a proper send off.Caio slowly opened his eyes. Kumurap ito nang ilang ulit matapos ay sumila
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-12Triad Princess and the Mafia King 42 – THE VANGUARD
THE three high ranking officials of the Chan Clan gathered inside the private study. Hindi na nagpatumpik pa si Ren habang naghihintay sila sa pagdating ni Ali. “This will be an all-out war against the Mafia. Uncle Paul started it, and we need to finish it,” wika ni Ren. Nakaupo silang tatlo na magkakaharap sa katamtamang laki na parihabang mesa. “How did uncle take it?” tanong ni Zhan.“He’s hospitalized. Only the squad knows about Uncle Paul’s current health condition. If someone leaks this crucial information, other clans will take advantage of it. The Triad will be in chaos because of an internal conflict, as other clans wanted to take the highest position in the organization.” Huminga nang malalim si Ren. “Fortunately, Jian and the girls are there to look for him and the business. As of now, we’re all good.”“Poor Xiao, this is all my fault. If only I tracked her on time this wouldn't have had happened.” Patuloy na sinisisi ni Wei ang sarili. Although no one blamed him for anyt
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Triad Princess and the Mafia King 49 – SHOCKING REVELATION
MABILIS na lumipas ang isang buwan. Nanatili si Alessia sa bahay ng pamilya sa Hong Kong bagama’t sumaglit siya ng ilang araw sa Beijing para personal na asikasuhin ang ilang negosyong naiwan ni Paul Chan.Pero kakaiba ang gising niya nang umagang iyon dahil agad niyang naramdaman na may kakaiba sa katawan niya.After she sipped her morning tea, her tummy seemed to rumble. Parang hinahalukay ang sikmura niya dahilan para tumakbo siya patungo sa banyo at halos bumaliktad ang sikmura niya kakasuka.Pulang-pula ang mukha ni Alessia nang tingnan niya ang sariling repleksyon sa salamin. Sobrang lakas din ng kaboy ng dibdib niya lalo na at may hinala na siya kung bakit siya nagkakaganoon.‘No fucking way!’ She just missed her period this month.Mariin siyang napahawak sa lavatory. Ano ba ang gagawin niya oras na makumpirma niya ang hinala?Alessia hardly closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Kinalma niya ang sarili para makapag-isip siya nang maayos.“I need to get rid of it…” bulong niya
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 48 – THE HARSH REALITY
“EXCUSE me,” Alessia excused herself to answer the call. Hindi naman nag-usisa si Jian. Pero siniguro niyang hindi nito maririnig ang anumang pag-uusap nila sa kabilang linya.Alessia cleared her throat before she spoke. “Hello?”“Ali, thank God you picked up! How are you there?” There was a relief on Caio’s voice on the other line. Alessia gave him a contact information before she left the Philippines. Para masiguro niyang hindi ito makakawala sa kanya oras na isagawa na niya ang mga plano. “Okay naman ako. Bakit, may problema ba?”“Silly, no. I just want to inform you that I’m flying to Italy. Baka matagalan ako bago makauwi. So, you may extend your vacation in the province as well.”Umangat ang isang kilay ni Alessia. She was becoming more suspicious. Was Caio laying trap by dropping his location? “S-sige, mabuti pa nga. Mga ilaw araw ka ba d’yan?”“Well, a few weeks maybe. But I’ll go home quickly as I can after I fix everything here. Okay?”“Ah, naintindihan ko.”“Wait, you so
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 47 – SEND-OFF
LUMIPAD patungong Hong Kong si Alessia para magpalamig dahil sa operasyong ginawa nila bilang paghihiganti sa La Guardia. Nagpaalam siya kay Yaya Glo na baka hindi na siya bumalik sa mansion. Yaya Glo wished her the best. Hindi naman ito naging mausisa.Alessia needed some fresh air to contemplate. Bukod pa roon ay gusto niyang dalawin ang ama. She hated him, but she owed her life to him.“Ali! Welcome back!” Tuwang-tuwa si Vesta nang salubungin siya nito sa bahay.“It’s nice to see you again, Vesta. Where’s Papa?”“He’s in his room, recuperating. Hyacinth is looking after him.”“Where’s Jian?” Inilinga niya ang mata sa paligid.“He’s out to run an errand. Why did Zhan Ge not come with you? I haven’t seen him for a long time.” Vesta pouted her lips. Paborito niyo kasing kalaro sa target shooting ang binata.“I believe he’ll be around soon. I want to see Papa.”“Go ahead, he’s expecting you.”Nagmadali si Alessia patungo sa kinaroroonan ng ama. Naabutan niya itong nakaupo sa wheelchair
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 46 – PUZZLED
“YOU’RE awake!”Ang malinawag na mukha ni Giovanni ang nabungaran ni Caio pagmulat niya ng mata. Sandali niyang pinag-aralan ang paligid, mukhang nasa loob siya ng ospital.“Where am I?” tanong niya.“I brought you here as soon as I found you.” Biglang nagkunot ang noo ni Giovanni. “That makes me wonder why you’re leaning on a tree trunk unconscious. The fumes must have filled your lungs. Anyway, I’m glad you make it out alive. Akala ko talaga nasa loob ka pa ng warehouse nang sumabog.”Biglang naguluhan si Caio. “There was an explosion?”“Yes, unfortunately we lost millions of dollars because of that. However, your safety is our priority. Money will return, but you only have one life. Are you feeling better now?”Tumango si Caio kahit nananakit pa rin ang kanyang sentido. Pilit niyang inaalala ang nangyari nang gabing iyon. The last thing
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 45 – INDECISIVE
MABILIS na nakalayo si Alessia bago pa man tuluyang sumabog ang gusali. Tumawag siya kay Yun gamit ang kanyang smart watch. “Retreat! Back to the base, now!”“Copy!” Listang sagot ni Yun. “Damn it! Shit! Shit!” Panay ang mura ni Alessia habang tinatahak ang daan paalis. Kaswal siyang sumakay sa kanyang motorsiklo at mabilis na pinaharurot iyon. This can’t be happening! Mariing umiling si Alessia dahil masyadong lutang ang isip niya at wala sa daan ang kanyang atensyon. This could lead to an accident if she weren’t careful. Nakasalubong pa niya ang mga fire truck kasama ng ilang police patrol car. Pero hindi siya nabahala. Sobrang lakas pa rin ng kabog ng dibdib niya. How could she tell the squad that he personally knows the Mafia King? She should’ve listened to Zhan. Totoo nga talaga ang kasabihang laging nasa huli ang pagsisisi.There were so many red flags about him, but Alessia chose to ignore it because she was confident, she had the upper hand. Iba rin talaga maglaro ang tadh
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 44 – MEDUSA AND THE KING
ALESSIA meticulously did her task as the Vanguard ordered. Tumawag siya kay Caio gamit ang burner phone habang nasa likuran niya nagliliyab ang isa sa pinakamalaking warehouse ng mga armas na pag-aari ng kalaban.Kasama ng ilang tauhan, lumusob sila sa warehouse na ito matapos makumpirma ang impormasyong isa sa pinakamataas na opisyal ng La Guardia ang nagpapatakbo rito.Alessia was hoping the king would come. Kaya sinadya niyang ipakilala ang sarili bilang Medusa. She had to end this war quickly. Kapag napatay na niya ang leader ng kalaban, tiyak na masisira ang chain of command nila.Ren and Zhan planned their way of infiltration. The four of them had a different task at hand. Si Zhan ang nakatalaga kay Rafaella Gauci. Habang sina Ren at Wei ay pinasok rin ng mga ito ang dalawa pang malalaking warehouse sa labas ng syudad. This could paralyze the Mafia’s operation for a while.Ngumiti si Alessia mula sa pinagkukublian nang makita ang tatlong sasakyan na paparating. Lumabas mula roon
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 43 – BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT
“LET’S give him a benefit of the doubt. The world is big, that could be Sean’s doppelganger.” Caio said nonchalantly. Matapos niyang makahuma sa pagkabigla. He had to think rationally because it would be unfair to judge without solid proof.“It’s too much of a coincidence.”“If Sean is Zeus, he had hundreds of chances to kill me, Gio. But he never did.” Patuloy na pagtatanggol niya sa driver. Ayaw niyang maging padalos dalos. Lalo na at wala namang ipinakitang masama at kaduda-duda sa kanya ang lalaki nang mga panahong naglagi ito sa bahay niya at silang dalawa lang ang magkasama.“Maybe he never did because he’s unaware of your identity!”Caio shrugged. “It could be. But an assassin of Zeus’ caliber would not simply infiltrate my domain that easy. Didn’t you have a background check on him. You said he’d clean. Among the high-ranking officials of the La Guardia, you are the most suspicious. No one could get through in your prying eyes.”“Yes, but—”“Gather more evidence. Besides, if h
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 42 – THE VANGUARD
THE three high ranking officials of the Chan Clan gathered inside the private study. Hindi na nagpatumpik pa si Ren habang naghihintay sila sa pagdating ni Ali. “This will be an all-out war against the Mafia. Uncle Paul started it, and we need to finish it,” wika ni Ren. Nakaupo silang tatlo na magkakaharap sa katamtamang laki na parihabang mesa. “How did uncle take it?” tanong ni Zhan.“He’s hospitalized. Only the squad knows about Uncle Paul’s current health condition. If someone leaks this crucial information, other clans will take advantage of it. The Triad will be in chaos because of an internal conflict, as other clans wanted to take the highest position in the organization.” Huminga nang malalim si Ren. “Fortunately, Jian and the girls are there to look for him and the business. As of now, we’re all good.”“Poor Xiao, this is all my fault. If only I tracked her on time this wouldn't have had happened.” Patuloy na sinisisi ni Wei ang sarili. Although no one blamed him for anyt
Triad Princess and the Mafia King 41 – TEMPORARY COMFORT
ALESSIA was surprised when she opened her eyes, Caio was still beside her. Nakayakap ito nang mahigpit sa kanya at payapang natutulog.Pinagmasdan niya ang mukha nito. She playfully touched the tip of his nose. Indeed, his presence made her feel at peace. Pero natatakot siyang masanay sa ganoon dahil alam naman niyang dinadaya rin niya ang sarili. She was firm at first, she’d never fall for him. Pero si Caio ang natatanging patunay na kabila ng impyernong pinagdaanan niya mula pagkabata, hindi siya tuluyang naging manhid. She was a human after all, capable of giving love—and it could be her ultimate weakness.Kumibot ang labi ni Caio. Namalayan na lang ni Alessia na unti-unti siyang napapangiti.‘I'm sorry, Caio. I need to leave for a while,’ aniya sa isip. She had to avenge Xiaoyu and find her body to give her a proper send off.Caio slowly opened his eyes. Kumurap ito nang ilang ulit matapos ay sumila
