Lahat ng Kabanata ng SECRETS OF THE HEART : Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

George stormed through the gleaming glass doors of his company's headquarters, his face reddened. His eyes burned with fury as he clutched his phone, the screen still displaying the headline of the breaking news: "Eclipse Real Estates Clears Name; Luna Chavez Debunks Fraud Allegations."His footsteps echoed through the marble lobby, hushed greetings escaping the lips of his employees as they noticed his rage. The phone trembled in his hand, as if the device itself could feel his wrath. As he strode toward the elevators, his gaze locked onto the flat screens mounted on the walls, each broadcasting the same damning news. Luna's composed image appeared on the screens, her confident words slicing through George's carefully built lies.A low growl rumbled in his throat, his eyes narrowing. This wasn't over. Luna may have won this battle, but he was going to crush her entirely. The elevator doors slid open, and George stepped in, his fury now turned into a cold calculation. As he exited t

"I can't believe you wanted to disgrace Luna publicly in such a despicable way," he spat, "And that too with Regina as an ally." George rolled his eyes heavenward, grunting as he searched his desk for some documents he needed to work on. "Oh, don't give me that crap. She was just lucky Regina's men were the ones there instead of me, maybe that's why they couldn't accomplish such a simple task.""Watch it, George," Luke growled, his hands curling into fists. George shook his head, a low, mischievous laugh rumbling in his chest. "Don't tell me you've already started falling for her, little brother," he snickered.Luke ignored his statement and decided to change the topic. "Who's the new lady back there?" George groaned, making Luke lift a brow. "Please, don't get me started on that incompetent fool. Do you know what she did today? She ruined a contract worth millions of dollars," he seethed. Luke's eyes narrowed, relaxing back in his chair as his mind reeled from George's revelation

Luna's panic intensified, her chest constricting as she took in fierce breaths. "No, no," she whispered, her voice trembling as fear scratched at her throat.Luke's expression changed, his features turned calm and reassuring. "Hey, we'll figure this out. We'll get help."Her breath hitched as panic gnawed at her, suffocating her as the elevator's walls seemed to close in. "I...I don't do well in small spaces," she stammered, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.Luke's expression turned vigilant, his eyes filled with concern locked onto hers. "Hey, Luna, I'm here. You're safe."But her panic had already taken its hold on her. Luna's eyes darted wildly, her gasps growing shallower as her lungs burned. He moved slowly towards her, his hands extended, palms facing up. "Luna, breathe," he said slowly, his voice low and soothing. "Focus on me."She shook her head, her vision blurring at the edges. "Luke....I....I can't," her lips quivered as she slowly broke down.But his voice remained

Luna woke up with a gentle blink, her eyes slowly unfurling as her alarm rang through the room. She turned and reached over to silence it, her hand brushing against the soft hotel sheets. Three days had passed since she'd shared the room with Luke, and surprisingly, the arrangement hadn't been as awkward as she thought it would. Luke's daily routine helped. He'd wake up before dawn, quietly taking what he needed and slipping out while she slept. In the evenings, he'd wait outside until she'd finished taking a shower. Their paths crossed briefly during general gatherings, meals at the restaurant in the hotel, and at night when they retired to the room they shared. His thoughtful distance came as a relief, giving her time to breathe. Yet, she couldn't shake the feeling that Luke's presence lingered, even when he wasn't there. She tossed off the covers and swung her legs over the side of the bed, her feet dangling in the cool morning air. Since their arrival, three days had pas

Luna's fingers tightened around her phone still pressed against her ear, her knuckles becoming white. She stared blankly ahead, her mind racing. The neon lights of the city were a blur around her, their vibrant colours dulled by her growing unease. Her fingers trembled as she removed the phone from her ear and stared at the dark screen. The sinister voice still echoed in her mind. With shaky hands, she tried to redial Sophia's number. It rang....unanswered.She tried again. And again.The confines of the taxi made her feel suffocated, her eyes darting towards the driver. "Can you please hurry up?" she urged, desperation laced in her voice. The driver shifted his gaze to meet hers in the rearview mirror. "We're almost there, miss."Luna's eyes dropped to her lap. Her mind raced with questions. Who was that man? What did he want from Sophia? Her thoughts were in a jumble, her feet nervously tapping the worn taxi floor. "You okay, miss?" The concerned taxi driver asked. Luna forced a