Seeing her smile from ear to ear gave Maria deep happiness from within. It was rare to see Aria in this mood. "Don't ever stop smiling." She said to her and Aria's smile widened. The next day, Aria decided to do some cleaning. She got into the private bar in the mansion and was cleaning the wine counter when someone tapped her shoulder. She turned back and was surprised to see Alejandro. "You don't have to be so stressed." He said to her, a bit displeased that she was seriously getting the bar cleaned up when he had maids to do that for him."I really want to. It's the best I can do to help out or I will get very bored." She replied to him, and he smiled."Here! Have this! It will help you relax. It has ten percent alcohol in it, so yeah, be a bit careful when taking it, okay." He said handing a drink to her.She smiled and left with it after cleaning up. "Who has this señiorita? How did it get into your room?" Maria asked her and she smiled."It belongs to me now. Alejandro gave it
She soon remembered that she'd got a lot of work to do that day, so she struggled and got up. After showering, she got into the kitchen but kept losing her focus whenever she thought about what might have occurred between her and Juan. She couldn't remember a thing and she couldn't blame him either because she was certain that it was her fault. Her mind was so messed up that she had no idea someone was behind her until she got tapped. She flinched and turned only to see Aria. "What's wrong?" Aria asked her, surprised to see that she was absentminded which was unlike her."Aria I have made a very big mistake. I don't even think I will ever be able to get myself out of this." She hugged Aria who stood there, surprised."I don't understand. There is no mistake that can't be corrected." She said to her and held her."I did it with Juan last night!" She opened up to Aria. Juan?Aria definitely knew who that was but what she did with him was something she was yet to understand. "What are y
"What do I do? Oh God!" She said as she then walked into her bed and tucked herself in even though she knew that closing her eyes was going to be a big deal for her that night. She woke up the next morning with a heavy heart and folded her head on the bed for a while thinking about herself and her life in the mansion. After freshening up, she looked at the clock and saw that it was just 6:30 am. She then left her room with the tiny bottle and made her way into Aria's room. "Good morning!" She greeted Aria, who seemed to have woken up earlier and was taking care of her hair in front of her mirror, her skin so pure and her eyes so bright that Maria thought it would be so evil to try to end such a beautiful soul."Morning!" Aria replied cheekily, and after she was done, she ran to Maria and hugged her. Last night was cold. I wished I was out there, I would have gotten myself a good relationship and wouldn't have to feel the way I was feeling last night." She said to Maria. Aria clearly
One week had passed since the incident, and Maria had gotten over the trauma of being placed in a position to poison someone. "You should get my room cleaned after you are done. The other maid did complete trash hours ago." Valentine instructed Maria in the sitting room and walked away. Maria's brows furrowed as she wondered what Valentine had up her sleeves. She just hoped there wasn't any weapon they aimed at her. On realizing what she was thinking, she smiled. There was no way Valentine could murder her in cold blood right in the mansion. The only person to do that was Alejandro or someone else, but it must be under Alejandro's permission.She walked into Valentine's room right after cleaning the sitting room. She cleaned up the whole place even though she didn't think the room was messed up. After she was done, he walked out of the room and proceeded to clean the long passage that looked a little bit dusty due to the people in the mansion walking past it.****"Maria!!!!" Valentin
"Are you freaking kidding me right now? Do you love her?" She questioned, but he didn't answer. "Talk to me. Just tell me you do. I promise to leave and never return.""it's not about me loving her. It's about doing what's right and rebuking what's wrong." He replied nonchalantly. "I see!" She replied, not seeing a reason to continue the conversation anymore. She then walked away and rushed to the pool reserved for just her in the whole mansion. The moment she got to the edge, she jumped into the pool and started swimming, her body moving like a fish in the water. She got out of the water feeling better, and when she looked up, her worst nightmare, Aria, was walking by with Maria gisting and giggling. They were now so free, so free that they walked around with the vibe that aired that they ruled the mansion. Taking a deep breath, she took half of her body out of the water. "Hi, Aria!" She waved, and Aria turned only to see her smiling and waving at her.Aria was stunned.That wasn't
"I'm sorry if I committed any offense, miss. It was never in my intention to do that?" Maria said, already shaking as she was being held by Valentine. "She looks scared. Don't you look scared right now? You look terrified bitch! I won't warn you again. Stay clear out of the way that concerns me and Aria. Since you couldn't even do the tiniest job I assigned to you then stay away. She is mine, and whether you choose to assist me or not, I am going to fulfill my wish in this mansion." She warned her, her eyes looking scarier than it used to be.Maria was terrified and couldn't help but move back a bit. Valentine then kicked her to the floor and tried to make her head hit the floor, but Maria stayed strong.She couldn't be grateful enough for managing to get into her room alive as she sat on the bed, freezing about Valentine from moments ago. She didn't know what she really did or what Aria had done to get in her bad book, but one thing was certain: Valentine hated them. Curling up on t
So if she loved men who handled her softly, why then did she freely give herself away to Jude because Jude never forced anyone from the beginning? Anita had given herself to Jude out of jealousy and with the intention to override Miguel in the company. If it had worked for her, she would never have thought of stopping in the first place. After doing her recording, Miguel walked away and walked out of the company.She walked into her office happy that she was able to be productive that day and without hesitation, she anonymously sent the video to Jude before going to bed. Jude, who had a blissful day in his heart, was about to go to bed when his phone beeped. He took it and looked at the message. He froze. He sat up and watched a video of Anita being fucked by his very own staff.He remembered making a law that none of his staff were allowed to have an affair with the other, and if any thought they wanted each other, one would have to resign for the other party to stay, but these
Chapter 28"If you do anything stupid, it's on you! I will never take a part of the blame!" She muttered and sat on the floor close to her door. Williams was still so pained even after he got to his house. He couldn't believe he had been sharing Anita with his boss. "Watch me, Jude!" He spat and went into his cupboards, searching for something and when he finally saw the right wardrobe, he opened it and brought out his gun. He placed it inside his pocket and left the house. He knew the boss was still present in the office by that time so the moment he got into his own office, he cross-checked his gun and was sure that it had gone to the point that it should. He then got up and stormed out of his office, but the moment he opened the door to the President's office, he felt a bullet slide into his forehead, and that was the end of Williams.Jude's hand was still in the air, and his teeth were still gritting. He fired his bullet again, and this time, it went straight into Williams's hear
The following days felt like an endless cycle of uncertainty and quiet tension. Aria could feel the distance between them growing, even if only by a fraction. Alejandro was still as charming as ever, still as caring, but there was a sense of unease in him that Aria couldn’t shake. The man she had come to love was still there, but the shadows from his past seemed to be pulling him away, inch by inch, from her.She spent her days wandering the villa, trying to focus on something, anything, other than the gnawing worry that Alejandro was slipping through her fingers. But no matter how much she tried to distract herself, her thoughts always returned to him. She couldn’t help but wonder what was happening behind those calm, guarded eyes of his.One morning, after a restless night filled with unanswered questions, Aria woke up to find a note on her pillow. It was from Alejandro, written in his unmistakable scrawl.*We need to talk. Meet me by the cliffs at noon.*Her heart skipped a beat as
The days that followed were a whirlwind of intimacy and quiet moments between Aria and Alejandro, each one drawing them closer than ever before. The villa, once a place of escape, now felt like home. They spent hours walking along the beach, talking about their pasts, their dreams, and the life they wanted to build together. There was no time for secrets here, no space for fear. It was just them, living in the moment.But even in this peace, Aria couldn’t shake the feeling that something loomed just beyond the horizon. Alejandro, for all his charm and determination, still carried the weight of his past. She could see it in the way he would sometimes grow quiet, lost in thought, as if the memories of his darker days haunted him.One evening, as the sun began to set, casting golden hues across the sky, they found themselves on the beach once more. Aria had always loved the ocean, its vastness reminding her of how small she sometimes felt in the world, yet it was also comforting in its e
The quiet, serene getaway they had planned was everything Aria had hoped for and more. As the plane touched down in a secluded location, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore, a sense of relief washed over Aria. She didn’t have to be anyone here. No pressure. No expectations. Just her and Alejandro, in their own little world.Alejandro had remained mostly silent throughout the flight, but there was something different in the air now, something lighter. He seemed to be allowing himself to enjoy the moment, to breathe in the peace of it all, even if only for a short while.As they stepped off the plane, the sun setting on the horizon, Aria could see the tension in his face slowly begin to ease. This was what they both needed a break from the chaos that had ruled their lives.“This is beautiful,” she murmured, her voice filled with awe.Alejandro glanced around, taking in the lush surroundings with a quiet smile. “It is,” he agreed, his v
The next few days passed in a blur, with the aftermath of their victory still settling in. The building that had once been a place of tension and uncertainty now felt quieter, almost peaceful. Alejandro and Aria found themselves in a delicate balance, navigating the space between the destruction of their past and the uncertain future ahead.The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting soft shadows on the floor. Aria sat at the table, sipping her coffee, her thoughts wandering. It was strange being able to breathe again, to think without the constant fear of what was lurking around the corner. But even in this calm, she could feel the weight of what lay ahead. The remnants of their past, the enemies they had made, the lives they had taken all of it was still there, waiting.Alejandro walked into the room, his presence filling the space with a quiet intensity. He had the same guarded expression he wore every day, but there was something different about him today. Something..
The weight of the silence hung heavy in the air as Alejandro and Aria stood in the aftermath of the chaos. The storm had passed, but the damage it left behind was undeniable. Valentina, once a formidable threat, was now gone, her power shattered, but the scars of the battle remained.Aria could still feel the tension in her body, the adrenaline coursing through her veins, and the sharpness of the moment that had passed. She hadn't realized how tightly she'd been holding her breath until now, when it finally escaped in a rush.Her eyes met Alejandro's, and for a moment, it felt as though the world around them had slowed to a halt. He was still the same the man who had pulled her from the darkness, the man who had made her feel alive in ways she never thought possible. But there was a heaviness to his gaze, a sadness that lingered just beneath the surface, a weight he carried from a lifetime of pain.“You did it,” she said softly, though the words felt too small to express what she trul
The tension in the air was palpable. The entire room was alive with the sounds of hurried footsteps and hushed commands, but there was a strange sense of calm that lingered between Alejandro and Valentina. It was as though they were both waiting for something waiting for the final moment when they would each show their true strength.Alejandro stood tall, his posture unwavering, despite the danger closing in around him. His eyes were locked on Valentina’s, a silent promise passing between them that this would be the end of their tangled history.Aria could feel the weight of the situation bearing down on her chest. Her pulse raced, her thoughts swirling with uncertainty. She had been in dangerous situations before, but this felt different. This wasn’t just about survival anymore; this was about everything she had come to care for the people, the relationships, the choices she had made that had led her here.But she wasn’t backing down. She couldn’t. Not now. Not after everything they
The air in the room was thick with hostility as the standoff between Alejandro and Valentina grew more intense. Aria stood by Alejandro’s side, her heart racing, every muscle in her body on edge. There was no turning back now. This was the moment that would decide everything for them the end of the line, the culmination of all the plotting, all the scheming, and all the hidden truths that had finally come to light.Valentina’s lips curled into a smirk, clearly enjoying the confrontation. She leaned back in her chair, her posture relaxed but her eyes sharp, never once leaving Alejandro’s face. Miguel stood just behind her, his eyes darting between the two of them, alert and ready for anything.“Well, Alejandro, I must admit, I’ve been waiting for this moment,” Valentina said, her voice smooth and menacing. “I always knew it would come to this. A final reckoning between us.”Alejandro didn’t respond right away. His gaze never wavered from Valentina’s, his jaw set in stone. But inside, h
The morning sun rose lazily over the horizon, casting long shadows across the room where Aria and Alejandro stood, preparing for what would be the most dangerous part of their plan. The air between them was thick with anticipation, the unspoken tension hanging heavy as they gathered their thoughts, their minds focused on what lay ahead. But there was something else there too, something softer, more vulnerable a shared understanding of just how much was at stake.Alejandro's gaze was intense as he checked the final details of their plan, his fingers brushing against the blueprints spread out across the table. He wasn’t a man known for showing weakness, but Aria could see it in the way his jaw tightened, the subtle crease in his brow. There was something gnawing at him, something that he couldn’t quite shake off.“I never thought it would come to this,” Alejandro muttered, his voice low. He ran a hand through his hair, clearly wrestling with his own thoughts. “I never thought I’d have t
Aria’s mind raced as she sat in the dimly lit office, the blueprints still scattered across the desk, the same sense of urgency that had gripped Alejandro now tightening around her chest. She didn’t want to think about what might happen if their plan failed, but the reality loomed like an uninvited guest, reminding them both of the stakes.Alejandro hadn’t moved from his seat, his gaze fixed on the papers as if the answers to everything they needed were hidden somewhere in the lines. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes, though intense, had lost some of their usual spark. The weight of everything they were about to face seemed to drag him down, just like it was dragging her.“I know this is hard,” Alejandro said suddenly, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes met hers, and in them, Aria saw something she didn’t recognize a flicker of uncertainty. “I never wanted to bring you into this, Aria.”She shook her head, her hand reaching for his across the desk. The touch of her fingers ag