Judith's POV, I couldn't understand why I had agreed to help Max cover up his mess when all I truly desired was for him and Amihan to be separated. I questioned my own resolve, wondering if I had the strength to see this through. Just then, the shrill beeping of my phone broke the silence, jolting me back to the present moment."Hey, bestie!" I greeted her with a forced cheerfulness, hoping to mask the turmoil I felt within."Hi, girl!" She responded, her voice bright and energetic, obviously excited that I had called. "How're you doing?" Her excitement was palpable, even over the phone. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what I was about to do. "I'm fine," I said, trying to keep my voice level despite the turmoil I felt inside. I forced a smile, though I knew it didn't reach my eyes. I could feel Maxwell's gaze upon me, and I could sense his uneasiness and fear. It only made the situation worse, and I felt my irritation rising."You're not fine," She said, her voice gentl

Judith's POV,Coming home from work used to be something I looked forward to, especially when I knew I would get to spend time with Amihan. But recently, that had changed. I found myself avoiding going home, preferring to spend time outside by myself rather than engage in conversation with her. It seemed like no matter what we talked about, she would find a way to bring up Maxwell, and that was the last thing I wanted to hear about. I knew she meant well, wanting to let me know how happy she was in her relationship but I just couldn't deal with it anymore.Each day, I found myself loitering at the local restaurants and other places, just to kill time and avoid going home. I knew it was childish, but I couldn't bring myself to face Amihan. I tried to time my arrival so that I would be home after she had already gone to bed, and I could slip into my room without having to speak to her. The day's exhaustion had finally caught up with me, and all I wanted was the comfort of my bed and the

Judith's POV,My footsteps were quick and hurried as I made my way out of the house. It was like I had a purpose, a mission to complete. I had to get away from that place, from those people whom I once found solace. They were like a poison, seeping into my veins, slowly killing me from the inside. I needed to escape.I got to my car breathing heavily from the hurt I was feeling inside, "These people came to mock me tonight, how dare them do this to me, they'll pay, I'll surely make them pay for what they've done to me and for all they're making me go through," with my teeth clinched I swore to get back at them, my fist were set as well as if I was bracing up for a fist fight. I slammed the door in anger as I got into my car, the same determination of revenge that had held me, drove me off that sight irrespective of the speed limit, with no destination in mind, I stepped on, I just wanted to go far, far from home, far from the pretentious scene at home, far from the people who backs

Amihan's POV,As I reminisced about my childhood, I felt a pang of nostalgia about how the past years have been. But at the same time, I was filled with a sense of excitement and pride at how far I had come, from a little girl with a big dream to a woman on the verge of making it come true. I knew that reclaiming my family's Mansion was a huge step in fulfilling my vision, and I was determined to take it slow and steady, savoring every moment along the way.The wind blew through my hair, and I closed my eyes, breathing in the familiar scent of the place I once called home. As I drove down the winding road toward my family's estate, a flood of memories came rushing back. I could almost feel the warm summer breeze that used to blow through the open windows of my car.The familiar street leading up to "The Williams Ville" brought me back to the days when I would run down it, carefree and full of excitement. I saw the old tree, still standing tall and proud, and the garden that had once

Judith's POV,It was hard to get the memory of the previous night out of my head. The feeling of being with Carter, the moments we shared, the passion we had for each other - it was all still there, as vivid as ever. I wished the night could have lasted forever, but I knew that was impossible. And yet, I couldn't help but wonder if there could ever be something more between us. I knew my feelings were complicated and messy, but I couldn't deny the connection I had felt with him."Hey babe," Carter said in a low, seductive voice the moment I picked up his call. "Excuse me?" I said, taken aback by his greeting. I didn't like the assumption that we were in a relationship, and his tone was more than a little inappropriate.There was a pause on the other end of the line. "Uh, sorry," he said, sounding sheepish. "I didn't mean to offend you. I just... I just thought that... well, never mind."I could tell he was embarrassed, and I felt a bit bad for him. "It's okay," I said. Carter's fee