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The CEO's Hired Wife

The CEO's Hired Wife

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."
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Chapter: Chapter 19
Chapter 13: The Engagement Party"Miss Isabella, puwede po bang pakigalaw ng kaunti ang ulo niyo sa kanan?"Sumunod ako sa utos ng photographer habang nakatayo sa gitna ng malaking ballroom ng Del Rosario mansion. Ang aking long gown na custom-made ni Monique Lhuillier ay kumikinang sa ilalim ng mga chandelier.Perfect daw dapat ang pre-engagement shoot. Utos ni Regina."Very good!" excited na sabi ng photographer. "Now, Mr. Del Rosario, puwede po bang yakapin niyo si Miss Isabella mula sa likod?"Naramdaman ko ang mga kamay ni Xander sa bewang ko. Mabuti nalang at nakatalikod ako sa kanya. Hindi ko kayang makita ang mukha niya ngayon.Hindi pagkatapos ng mga nalaman namin kagabi."Isabella, tingnan mo 'to."Iniabot niya sa akin ang isang lumang kontrata. Nanginginig ang mga kamay ko habang binabasa ito.MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between DEL ROSARIO INDUSTRIES and SANTOS CONSTRUCTION."One week before..." bulong ko. "One week before the scandal...""Keep reading."At doon ko nakita.Reg
Last Updated: 2026-10-03
Chapter: Chapter 18
"Sorry for what?"Bakit naman siya nag s-sorry? Wala naman siyang kasalanan sa nangyari noon."For bringing up old wounds."I shook my head."Hindi mo kasalanan." My voice was small. "At least... at least now I know...""Know what?""Na tama ang kutob ko noon." I looked at the sky. "Na hindi possible na magnakaw ang Papa ko... I know that he wasn't like that."There was a silence for a moment."Tell me about him." Siya ang unang nagsalita.Tumingin ako sa kaniya."What?""Your father." His voice was soft. "Tell me about him."For a moment, I hesitated. Then..."He was..." I smiled through tears. "He was the best dad ever.""Yeah?"I nodded."Every Sunday, kahit sobrang busy sa work, he'd take me and Jenny to Luneta." I closed my eyes, remembering. "Bibili ng ice cream, mag-fe-ferry ride, maglalaro sa playground...""Sounds nice.""It was." My voice cracked. "Tapos every night, he'd check our homework. Kahit pagod na pagod na siya. And he will teach us if he noticed our mistakes, and p
Last Updated: 2026-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 17
"Santos? As in Santos Construction?"Napatigil ako sa paglalagay ng sugar sa kape ni Xander. First time kong marinig ang pangalan ng company ng Papa ko after... after everything."H-hindi po," defensive kong sagot sa matandang board member. "Common lang po ang Santos sa Pilipinas.""Ah," tumango siya, pero halata sa mga mata niyang hindi siya kumbinsido. "Kasi may kakilala akong Santos noon. Edmund Santos." He looked at me and asked, "Do you know that name?"Si papa."S-sorry po," pinilit kong ngumiti habang iniaabot kay Xander ang kape niya. "Hindi ko po siya kilala."Mainit ang tingin ni Xander sa akin. Alam kong alam niyang nagsisinungaling ako.Nasa executive lounge kami ng Del Rosario Industries para sa monthly board meeting. As "fiancée" ng CEO, kailangan kong dumalo. Kunwari supportive future wife ang peg ko."Sayang," patuloy ng matanda. "Magaling na engineer 'yun. Pero nawala nalang bigla..."Nanginig ang mga kamay ko. Buti nalang at nakaupo na si Xander sa tabi ko."Uncle,"
Last Updated: 2026-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 16
That night, nakahiga ako sa lumang kama ko sa apartment namin ni Jenny. Three days na kong dito natutulog.My phone buzzed. It was a message from Xander.XANDER: Come home.HOME. That word again.ME: Busy eh! Sorry!XANDER: Isabella.ME: Good night!XANDER: We can't avoid this forever.ME: Avoid what?XANDER: You know what.ME: Sorry! Antok na ko!Then I turned off my phone.Humiga ako at hinawakan ko ang labi ko.Still feeling his kiss.Still remembering his touch.Still hoping..."Tama na, Isa! Huwag ka nang mag delusyon." I scolded myself. "Kontrata lang to!"But then...Why did it feel so real?The next morning, nagising ako sa tunog ng doorbell na akala mo nagmamadali yung nasa labas"Coming!" irita kong tawag ko.Pagbukas ko ng pinto ay hindi ko inaasahan ang nasa likod nito."Good morning." bati niya. And he's on his Ceo mode. I mean his wearing his usual attire."H-hi..." I tried to close the door.Pero napigilan niya gamit ang isang paa."Three days," he said quietly. "You've
Last Updated: 2026-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 15: Behind Closed Doors (Part 1)
"Ate naman!" Frustrated na si Jenny. "Ilang araw ka nang nagtatago!" Nakahiga ako sa hospital bed niya, nakataklob ang kumot sa mukha. "Hindi ako nagtatago!" defensive kong sagot. "Busy lang!" "Busy?" She pulled the blanket off. "O bakit ka nga dito natutulog sa hospital?" "Kasi..." Napakamot ako ng ulo. "Miss na kita?" "Ulol!" Binato niya ako ng unan. "Ilang araw ka nang umiiwas kay Kuya X no?" Napabuntong hininga ako. Three days na nga since 'yung kiss. Three days na kong nagtatago. "Mali ba ko?" bulong ko. "Sa pagtatago? Oo naman!" "Pero Jenny..." Napaupo ako. "Nahihiya ako eh!" "Bakit naman?" "Kasi..." Namula ako. "First kiss ko yun eh." "HA?!" Napasigaw si Jenny. "FIRST KISS MO YUN?!" "Shhh!" Tinakpan ko bibig niya. "Dahan dahan!" "Sorry!" She whispered excitedly. "Pero Ate... first kiss mo talaga?" Tumango ako. "Oh my god!" She squealed. "Ang romantic! Sa High Street pa! Tapos trending pa!" "Jenny naman!" Pero namula ako. "Hindi romantic yun!"
Last Updated: 2025-02-15
Chapter: Chapter 14: Playing House (Part 2)
"I mean..." I backtracked. "Like... yung situation natin...""Right." His voice was strange. "The situation. Our situation."Pagkatapos nanaman nun ay nagkaroon ng awkward silence. Kaya ako na ang unang nagsalita."Um..." I stood up. "Matutulog na ko-""Wait." He grabbed my wrist. "About the reporters...""Okay lang yun! Ano ka ba!" I forced a laugh. "Parte lang 'yon ng job 'di ba?""Still." Napakunot siya ng tuluyan. "I don't like them harassing you.""Sus, sanay na ko!" "You shouldn't have to get used to it.""Xander..." I sat back down. "Parte to ng deal natin, right? Ang press coverage, public appearances... Kaya ginagawa ko lang kung ano ang nasa kasunduan natin""I know, I know. Pero..." He ran a hand through his hair. "The pregnancy rumors..."I laughed. Naalala ko nanaman 'yung tungkol sa issue na iyon. "Ang wild no? As if namang mangyayari 'yun!"Hindi siya ngumiti. Napangiwi na lang tuloy ako."Um..." Kinakabahan na ko. "May problema ba?""My grandmother. Mama called."Ay p
Last Updated: 2025-02-15
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