Consultant Turned Contracted Wife
Matapos madiskubre ang pagtataksil ng nobyo, si Selena Payne ay nagpakalunod sa alak, isang gabing puno ng pait, galit, at isang hindi inaasahang pagkakamali. Sa ilalim ng impluwensiya ng alak, hindi niya naisip na mauuwi ito sa isang isang-gabing pagnanasa kasama ang isang estranghero.
Nagising siyang walang saplot, puno ng marka ng gabing hindi niya matandaan, at may isang pangyayaring hinding-hindi na mababawi. Ang akala niya, madali na lang kalimutan ang lahat at magpatuloy sa buhay. Pero hindi ganoon kadali ang tadhana.
Dahil sa isang napakapait na biro ng pagkakataon, ang bagong kliyente niya ay walang iba kundi ang lalaking nakasama niya noong gabing iyon, Axelius Strathmore, ang tagapagmana ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa bansa.
Bilang isang dating consultant, tungkulin ni Selena na tulungan si Axel makahanap ng babaeng pakakasalan. Pero sa isang hindi inaasahang twist, siya mismo ang inalok nito ng kasal.
Isang taong kontrata. Isang kasal na walang emosyon, walang pag-ibig, isang pormalidad para sa parehong interes nila. Pagkatapos ng isang taon, pwede na silang maghiwalay, bumalik sa kani-kaniyang buhay na parang walang nangyari.
Pero isang lihim ang hindi alam ni Selena. Binago ni Axel ang kontrata. Dahil natuklasan nitong nagdadalang-tao siya.
Buo na ang desisyon ni Axel na sa kabila ng walang pag-ibig sa pagitan nila, gagawin niya ang kanyang responsibilidad at aakuin ito.
Ang kasinungalingan na sinabi ni Axel ay unti-unting nabago nang mas makilala nila ang isa't isa. May namumuo sa pagitan nila sa paglipas ng araw.
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Forty SixSamantala, si Emmanuel at ang iba pang kapanalig ni Klyde ay tikom ang bibig ngunit halatang nagngangalit sa nangyari. Hindi nila matanggap ang desisyon. Buo ang plano nilang iluklok si Klyde bilang CEO, handa silang gawin ang lahat para magtagumpay. Subalit isang hakbang ni Klyde ang agad bumuwag sa lahat ng kanilang pinaghandaan.Si Alaric ang unang bumati kay Selena. “Congratulations, Selena,” masiglang bati nito.“Salamat, Dad,” tugon niya, may bahagyang pagngiti sa labi.Isa-isang nagsilapitan ang mga naroon upang bumati sa kanya. Nandoon ang mga C-level executives tulad nina Tristan at Jared; ang magkapatid na River at Russell; sina Barry, Cael, at iba pang minor shareholders at miyembro ng Board of Directors na naniniwala kay Axel. Lahat ay masiglang nakikibahagi sa tagumpay na iyon para sa kanya.Lumapit din si Atticus upang personal siyang batiin. “Congratulations,” nakangiting sambit nito.Yumuko si Selena bilang paggalang. “Salamat, Lolo—Chairman,” mabilis niyang binago ang
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Forty Five“Ayon sa dokumento,” patuloy ni Cael habang binubuklat ang folder, “lahat ng assets ni Mr. Strathmore ay ipinasalin sa pangalan ni Mrs. Selena Strathmore—kabilang ang 51% company shares sa Strathmore Group, real estate properties, cash at bank accounts, investment accounts, stocks sa iba’t ibang kumpanya na nagkakahalaga ng kabuuang $161 milyon, pati na ang jewelry collection, antiques, at artworks na tinatayang may halagang $93 milyon.”Isa-isa niyang binanggit ang bawat detalye, at bawat salita ay tila pabigat nang pabigat kay Selena.Pakiramdam niya ay hihimatayin siya. Hindi niya akalaing sa buong buhay niya ay darating ang sandaling hahawakan niya ang ganitong uri ng yaman. Ngunit sa ilalim ng pagkagulat, may halong kaba at pagkailang—pakiramdam niya, hindi siya karapat-dapat.“Cael,” mariin niyang sabi, “maiintindihan ko kung ilang bahagi ng mga assets ang mapunta sa akin, pero bakit lahat?”Si River ang unang sumagot, kalmado ang tinig. “Mrs. Strathmore, utos mismo ni Mr. Strat
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Thirty FourNagpatuloy si Cael, hindi natinag sa ingay. “Si Selena ang anak ng tinatawag na Mafia King ng Rutherford—si Braxton Draxwell, at ang kanyang ina ay ang nag-iisang anak na babae ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa Celestia, ang tinatawag na Royal Family, si Seraphina Godfrey.”Parang sabay-sabay na napasinghap ang lahat. Mas lalong lumakas ang ingay ng mga tao sa loob ng silid; may mga napabulalas ng “imposible,” ang iba nama’y napatingin kay Selena na tila ngayon lang nila tunay na nakita.Halos lumuwa ang kanilang mga mata at malaglag ang mga panga sa narinig nilang pahayag mula kay Cael.Samantala, si Klyde, na mula pa kanina’y tahimik lamang na nakaupo at nakikinig, ay lihim na napakuyom ng kamao. Ramdam niya ang pag-init ng dugo sa kanyang mga ugat. Alam na niya ang lahat ng iyon—dahil isa siya mismo sa mga nakasaksi sa mga nangyari ng gabing iyon sa mansyon ng pamilya Montreve.Sa isip ni Klyde, kung alam lang niya noon na may kakaibang pinagmulan pala si Selena, baka pinili niyang huwa
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Forty ThreeNagsimula na namang magbulungan ang mga naroon. May mga sang-ayon, may mga nagdududa.Isang minor shareholder ang biglang nagsalita. “Bakit hindi na lang si Mr. Alaric Strathmore?”Lalong lumakas ang bulungan sa buong conference hall.“Puwede rin,” sabat ni Isabella Wakely, ang Chief Compliance Officer. “Dati na ring naging CEO si Mr. Alaric bago si Mr. Axel. Bumaba man siya sa posisyon, patuloy pa rin siyang aktibo bilang Chief Marketing Officer ng Strathmore Group. Maganda ang record niya, at sa totoo lang, siya ang dahilan kung bakit nakapasok tayo sa maraming foreign projects at investors.”Sumang-ayon ang karamihan sa paliwanag ni Isabella. Wala mang salita, kita sa mga mukha nila ang pagkilala sa kontribusyon ni Alaric. Isa siya sa mga haligi ng kumpanya—masipag, matalino, at walang kapantay ang dedikasyon.Ngunit sa kabila ng suporta, bigla itong nabasag nang marinig nila ang tinig ni Alaric.“Ayoko.”Isang salita lang, ngunit sapat para manahimik ang lahat. Parang biglang tumi
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Forty Two“Sa madaling salita, lahat ng problemang kinakaharap ng Strathmore Group ay nag-ugat sa kawalan ng moralidad ng ating CEO,” buwelta ni Warren Cruz, isa sa mga minor shareholders.“Ano pa nga ba?” sabat ni Lawrence Wyatt. “Hindi sana hahantong sa ganito kung naging maingat si Axel. Involve man siya o hindi, alam niyang ang Strathmore Group ang unang maaapektuhan. Wala nang iba!” galit na sabi ni Gregory Cervantes.Nagsimulang mag-ingay ang iba matapos marinig ang sinabi ni Gregory. May mga nakipag-argumento, ipinagtatanggol ang kanilang CEO at pinaninindigang inosente ito. Lumakas ang mga boses, naghalo ang mga opinyon at emosyon sa loob ng silid.“Tama na! Manahimik ang lahat!” saway ni Atticus, mabigat ang tono ng boses na agad nagpatahimik sa buong conference hall.Nagsalita mula si Atticus, galit ang tinig. “Solusyon ang hinahanap ko! Kaya tigilan niyo ang argumento ninyo sa mismong harapan ko!”Matalas ang boses nito na umalingawngaw sa buong conference hall, dahilan para bahagyan
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Chapter: Chapter Two Hundred Forty OneTiningnan pa ni Tyler nang mariin ang dalawang Front Desk Officer bago inakay sina Selena at Neera papunta sa private elevator ng CEO. Naiwan ang dalawa sa labis na kaba, halos nanginginig.Nakaligtas man sila sa poot ni Selena, alam nilang hindi sila ligtas sa maaaring kaparusahang ipataw ni Tyler. Ngunit para sa kanila, mas mabuti nang maparusahan o ma-under probation kaysa tuluyang matanggal sa trabaho.Pagkarating nila sa top floor, bumukas ang pinto ng private elevator. Lumabas sina Selena, Neera, at Tyler at nagtungo sa conference hall. Doon ay naroon na ang lahat ng shareholders, investors, C-level executives, at department directors.Naroon din sina Alaric at Atticus matapos ipatawag upang talakayin hindi lamang ang kinakaharap na kaso ni Axel, kundi pati na rin ang posisyon ng CEO ng Strathmore Group—isang pagpupulong na siguradong magbabago ng takbo ng kumpanya.Binuksan ni Tyler ang pinto para sa kanya, kaya agad siyang pumasok sa loob, kasunod si Neera.
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Chapter: Chapter 9Knight had planned to go to his father’s place, but it was already late when he finished his meeting. He’d chosen this hotel simply to rest for the night — it wasn’t fancy, but it would do.He didn’t expect to run into her again.Seeing Alia drenched and shivering stirred something in him. Without hesitation, he’d offered her the room. But the twist came when she insisted they share it instead.Now, standing beside her in the elevator, Knight glanced down at their joined hands. Her grip was firm yet soft, her hand warm despite the cold.He lifted his gaze to her reflection on the elevator doors — she wasn’t even facing him, yet her presence filled the space. Fierce. Stunning. The memory of her earlier comeback pulled a small, amused smile from his lips.The elevator doors slid open, and Alia stepped out first, still holding the man’s hand as she led the way down the quiet corridor. They stopped in front of the door that matched the number written on the key the receptionist had given
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Chapter: Chapter 8“Why did you go to Grandpa’s?” Jasper asked, his voice low but stern.Alia didn’t look at him. Her gaze stayed fixed on the car window, watching the city lights blur past.“If you’re asking me that question,” she said coldly, “then let me ask you this—why were you still with Rhea until now? Is your poor, precious Rhea so fragile that she needs you to hold her hand all day?”Her biting tone made Jasper’s jaw tighten.“You already know what Rhea’s been through,” he said, frowning. “Do you have to keep reminding me of that?”Alia scoffed softly, still refusing to meet his eyes. “My point is, don’t question me when I’m not even questioning you. I don’t care what you do, Jasper. Let’s just mind our own business.”“Alia,” he said, his voice growing firm, “we’re husband and wife. Your business is my business. You’re my concern now.”A hollow laugh escaped her lips. “Wow. Didn’t know you could say something like that,” she said sarcastically, glancing at him for the first time. “That’s impres
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Chapter: Chapter 7At the Silvercrest Estate, a grand mansion located in the suburbs outside the city of Althoria, Alia arrived after leaving the hotel.She paid the taxi fare and stepped out in front of the large, wrought-iron gates that marked the entrance to Nathaniel Silvercrest’s home.The estate was the only place Nathan had ever lived with his wife, Dorothy. Even after Dorothy passed away from old age and illness, Nathan chose to remain there, cared for by a few loyal maids and his old butler.Standing before the massive double doors, Alia pressed the doorbell. Moments later, the door opened, revealing Pablo, an elderly butler who had served Nathan for decades. The man immediately recognized her, his face lighting up with a warm smile.“Ms. Morva— I mean, Mrs. Silvercrest,” he corrected himself quickly, remembering her recent marriage. “You’re here. Old Mr. Silvercrest will be delighted to see you. Please, come in.”“Thanks, Pablo,” Alia replied with a polite nod as she stepped inside.After clos
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Chapter: Chapter 6Alia came back to her senses when she realized she’d been staring at the stranger for far too long. Straightening her posture, she stepped back slightly, a faint embarrassment coloring her face. “I’m sorry for bumping into you,” she quickly apologized. “Watch where you’re going next time,” the man replied, his voice low and composed. “Okay,” she muttered, brushing past him toward the elevator without waiting for a response. Little did Alia know, the man’s gaze lingered on her retreating figure before he finally turned and walked away. Inside the hotel room, Jasper was still comforting Rhea as the woman cried endlessly in his arms. Unbeknownst to him, Rhea wasn’t heartbroken because of the assault—but because she had become the victim of her own malicious schemes. She never expected Alia to uncover her plans. What infuriated her even more was that Alia had a solid alibi, one that cleared her of any suspicion from the police. While Jasper and Rhea remained close, embracing like
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Chapter: Chapter 5Rhea pretended to be worried and hurried to Alia’s side. She tapped her cheek. “Alia! Alia! Wake up—what’s wrong?”Alia blinked, clearing her vision. “Huh? Wh—what happened? Ugh… my head. It hurts.”She tried to sit up but her body slumped back into the chair for support.Rhea steadied her. “If you don’t feel well, let me help you. I already booked a suite upstairs—come, you can rest there.”Alia nodded, eyes half-closed. She stood with Rhea’s help and walked slowly; each step was unsteady.In the elevator her voice came out slurred and drowsy. “Rh-Rhea… thanks. I-I really ap-appreciate your he-help. You’re… trully my fr-friend.”“No need to thank me, Alia. We’re friends now, right?” Rhea replied with a calculating smile.Everything was unfolding exactly as she’d planned—she felt a small, eager thrill when they reached the suite and she closed the door behind them.The instant the door clicked, Rhea’s body flared hot as if someone had thrown a blanket of steam over her. She staggered,
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Chapter: Chapter 4“Alia!”She stopped mid-step and turned to Rhea. “What? You need my help now ‘cause you can’t get up by yourself?” she said, her tone flat and unbothered.Rhea’s eyes flared with quiet anger, but she quickly masked it, forcing a pitiful expression back on her face.“I’m sorry. My anger got the best of me. Please, Alia, forgive me.”Alia rolled her eyes but crouched down anyway, taking Rhea’s hand and helping her up. Just as Rhea was halfway standing, she deliberately loosened her grip, pretending to stumble—hoping to make Alia look bad.But Alia was quicker. She caught Rhea before she could hit the floor again, pulling her up and closer until their faces were just inches apart. To onlookers, it looked like Alia was helping Rhea stand and offering comfort.But their whispers told a very different story.Alia tilted her head slightly, resting her chin near Rhea’s shoulder as if consoling her. Her voice was a soft, venomous whisper.“Rhea, don’t even think about setting me up. Trust me,
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