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I Raised One Genius Son. The Ruthless CEO Raised the Other

I Raised One Genius Son. The Ruthless CEO Raised the Other

People say returning to your wealthy biological family is like becoming a princess overnight. Whoever said that is a liar. The day I came home, I discovered I had an adopted sister who smiled sweetly while plotting my downfall, parents who cared more about company shares than their long-lost daughter, and a mysterious fiancé I'd never even met. Apparently, my late grandfather had signed a marriage contract, and I was expected to marry the heir of the country's most powerful family. How romantic. Except... no one bothered to tell me. Before I could even figure out who my so-called fiancé was, I was drugged, betrayed, and woke up after the most confusing night of my life. A month later? Pregnant. My first thought was, I'm doomed. My second thought was, Please let there be only one baby. Fate laughed in my face. It was twins. Then one of them was declared dead after birth. At least... that's what I was told. So I left everything behind, built a business from scratch overseas, and seven years later returned home as the CEO of a multinational company with my genius son by my side. I thought my biggest problems would be board meetings, business rivals, and my ridiculous family. Instead, my son walked into a national genius competition and found... himself. No, seriously. Another little boy with the exact same face. While every adult panicked, the two tiny geniuses became best friends, uncovered a seven-year-old secret, and somehow decided their newest project was reuniting their parents. Now they're determined to matchmake me with a cold, ridiculously handsome CEO who looks at me like I'm his worst enemy. Apparently, they think we're soulmates. I think they're trouble. Considering they're both my sons... They're probably right.
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Chapter: Chapter 58: No Seat at the Table
For several seconds, walang nagsalita.Ang finance director ay tahimik na nakatingin sa laptop.Ang ilang board members ay nag-uusap nang mahina.Hindi pa tapos ang meeting, pero malinaw na hindi magiging madali ang pagkuha sa boto ni Serenity.Darius finally spoke."Let's take a short break."Walang tumutol.Tumayo ang ilang directors.May mga lumapit sa finance director para magtanong.Serenity remained seated, reviewing her notes.Lumapit ang kanyang legal adviser."Ms. Heavenwood.""Hm?""They still haven't addressed the valuation issue.""I noticed.""Do you want to formally record an objection?""Not yet."The adviser nodded.Serenity closed her tablet."Let's hear the rest of their proposal first."...Sa kabilang bahagi ng conference room, nakatayo si Cele kasama ang dalawang directors."She's being unreasonable," mahinang sabi niya.One director sighed."She certainly asks a lot of questions.""Because she doesn't understand the situation."The other director glanced toward S
Last Updated: 2026-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 57: The Price of a Vote
"Whether you've prepared the documents I've been asking for."Nawala ang ngiti sa mukha ng director.Hindi nito inaasahang ganoon ang magiging sagot ni Serenity."Well, Ms. Heavenwood, I assure you that management has done everything necessary."Serenity glanced at the folder in front of him."Then we shouldn't have a problem."Tahimik siyang umupo.Sumunod ang kanyang legal adviser sa upuang nakalaan para rito.May ilang directors na nagkatinginan.Sa kabilang bahagi ng mesa, bahagyang napangisi si Cele.Still arrogant.Hindi pa man nagsisimula ang meeting, nagawa nang kontrahin ni Serenity ang isang senior director.Para kay Cele, hindi iyon magandang paraan para makuha ang suporta ng board."Shall we begin?" tanong ni Darius.Tumango ang mga naroon....Nagsimula ang meeting sa presentation ng finance director.Ipinakita sa malaking screen ang kasalukuyang financial position ng subsidiary, kabilang ang outstanding obligations at projected cash flow para sa susunod na dalawang quart
Last Updated: 2026-10-17
Chapter: Chapter 56: The Unwelcome Shareholder
Dalawang araw bago ang meeting, dumating ang official attendance list sa Lunara.Binasa iyon ni Serenity habang umiinom ng kape.Board members.Senior management.Major shareholders.Legal representatives.Then her eyes stopped at one name.Celeste Heavenwood — Observer.Serenity raised an eyebrow."Interesting."Her legal adviser looked up."Is there a problem?""Not necessarily."She turned the tablet toward her."What's the basis for her attendance?"The adviser checked the meeting notice."Management-approved observer.""Does she have voting rights?""No.""Board membership?""None listed."Serenity nodded."Then make sure the meeting secretary records her capacity correctly.""Understood."The adviser paused."Do you expect her to interfere?"Serenity smiled faintly."I expect her to be Celeste."...Sa St. Lorenzo, nakaupo sina Noah at Aiden sa library.May bagong logic puzzle sa pagitan nila.Pero sa pagkakataong iyon, hindi gaanong nakatutok si Noah sa ginagawa.Napansin iyon
Last Updated: 2026-10-16
Chapter: Chapter 55: Emergency Meeting
"An emergency board meeting?"Napatingin si Serenity sa secretary niyang kararating lamang sa office."Yes, Ms. Heavenwood. Heavenwood Holdings has sent a formal notice requesting the attendance of its major shareholders."Iniabot nito ang tablet.Kinuha ni Serenity at binasa ang notice.Nakatakda ang meeting sa susunod na linggo.Kasama sa agenda ang kasalukuyang financial condition ng subsidiary, mga obligasyong kailangang bayaran, at ang proposed restructuring na ilang beses na niyang tinanggihang aprubahan.May nakalaan ding discussion para sa alternative measures at shareholder concerns.Bahagyang tumango si Serenity.Maayos ang agenda.Sa pagkakataong ito, hindi lamang approval ang hinihingi ng management. May pagkakataon ding talakayin ang financial difficulties ng kumpanya sa harap ng board at ng mga shareholders.Iyon mismo ang matagal na niyang hinihingi."Did they provide the supporting materials?""May preliminary financial report po at updated restructuring proposal.""Co
Last Updated: 2026-10-16
Chapter: Chapter 54: Darius' Last Card
Darius' patience began wearing thin."Do you understand what's at stake?""Yes.""Employees could lose their jobs.""I understand.""Families depend on this company.""I know.""Then why are you refusing to help?"Serenity's expression cooled."Don't do that."Darius paused."Do what?""Use your employees to make me feel responsible for decisions I didn't make.""That's unfair.""Is it?"She opened the financial summary."Who approved the subsidiary's borrowing?"Darius remained silent."Who authorized the collateral arrangements?""Those were management decisions.""Exactly."Serenity looked directly at him."You made those decisions. Your directors approved them. And now that the obligations are coming due, you want me to sign away my right to question how you'll handle the consequences.""That's an exaggeration.""Then show me where I'm wrong."Darius stared at her.For once, wala siyang maisagot agad...."Serenity, whatever happened between you and this family, Heavenwood Holding
Last Updated: 2026-10-15
Chapter: Chapter 53: Darius
"Ms. Heavenwood, may request po mula sa Heavenwood Holdings."Napatingala si Serenity mula sa financial report na binabasa niya."Another extension?""No, ma'am. Mr. Darius Heavenwood is requesting a private meeting."Bahagyang napataas ang kilay niya."A meeting?""Yes. Regarding the subsidiary's financial situation."Iniabot ng secretary ang tablet.Kinuha iyon ni Serenity at binasa ang ipinadalang request.Hindi tulad ng mga naunang sulat, may malinaw na agenda sa pagkakataong ito.Outstanding financial obligations.Current liquidity position.Proposed restructuring measures.At mga posibleng paraan para matugunan ang problema ng subsidiary.Serenity leaned back.Finally.Matagal na niyang hinihingi ang ganitong discussion.Hindi sapat na sabihin lamang ng management na kailangan nila ng approval. Bilang shareholder, karapatan niyang malaman kung ano ang problema at kung paano nila balak lutasin iyon."Did they propose a schedule?""Yes, ma'am. Wednesday afternoon."Serenity checke
Last Updated: 2026-10-15
Contract Marriage with Mr. Impotent

Contract Marriage with Mr. Impotent

At a young age, Faerie White feels less than free. As the oldest daughter of the struggling White family, she is used to being trampled on by her powerhungry father, her jealous stepmother, and her wicked half-sister-all those would-be conquerors within the family. With her dear mother literally hanging onto life and with imminent financial ruin hovering over the family like a dark storm cloud, Fae is given an icy ultimatum: either marry a notorious first-class playboy or subject her own mother to wait until medical attention comes to a standstill. But then, life has a different direction that it can take her. Richard Gold is the wheelchair-bound heir no one takes seriously. Fae sees something else in him: a man with fire behind those silent eyes. In an offer that has him proposing a marriage of convenience and also offering to cover her mother's medical expenses, Fae produces a life-altering decision. What she doesn't expect, however, is that Richard's secret power isn't the hobbled recluse that everyone assumes that he is. He hides from a world that determines his worth purely based on his status as the secret power behind a multi-billion empire. Unknowingly, Fae has married the king of it all. As she evolves from drowning daughter to dominating wife, Fae learns to wield power in her own right. Taking on corporate espionage, family betrayal, and identity theft in the heat of a high-end kitchen. Through love, lies, and freedom wars, she destroys all the lies that once chained her down. But when the ultimate secret drops-about her real father and the fortune she is about to inherit the enemies come rising from every corner and even love will have to be put to the test.
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Chapter: Chapter 365: Pahinga
Sa sumunod na araw, maagang nagising si Fae. Banayad ang sinag ng araw na tumatama sa kurtina, at ang malamig na hangin mula sa aircon ay halos ayaw siyang paalisin sa kama. Pero dahil sanay siya sa disiplina at routine, bumangon siya, ini-stretch ang braso, at kinuha ang kanyang telepono.Habang nakaupo sa gilid ng kama, nag-dial siya ng number. Dalawang ring pa lang—"Good morning, Ate Fae!"Isang matamis, napakabanayad, at masiglang boses ang sumagot.Ngumiti si Fae. "Micaela, kumusta ang Baker's Group?"Oo. Ang nasa kabilang linya ay si Micaela—dating suwail, dating magaspang ang ugali, dating puno ng yabang at galit… pero ngayon, ibang-iba na. Buong-buo, mabait, sweet, at parang mas bata pa sa totoong edad dahil sa lambing niya. Pinatawad na siya ng lahat at mahal na mahal niya ang kanyang Ate Fae.Sandaling tumahimik si Micaela bago nag-amin:"Ate… okay naman. Pero… kelan ka babalik ng Cebu? Miss na kita."Napangiti si Fae, napabuntong-hininga, halatang namiss niya rin ang kapat
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 364: Golden Fairy Group
Matapos ang ilang araw ng tamis, halakhak, at hindi masukat na lambing sa Maldives, muling bumalik sa Manila ang mag-asawa. Paglapag pa lang ng kanilang private jet sa NAIA VIP terminal, agad nilang naramdaman ang bigat pero saya ng pagbabalik-trabaho. Magkahawak-kamay silang bumaba sa hagdan ng jet, sabay hinga nang malalim—handa para sa bagong kabanata, hindi lang sa pag-ibig, kundi pati sa kanilang pinapanday na mga pangarap.Pagdating sa villa, nag-unpack lamang sila sandali bago muling naghiwalay ng landas kinabukasan para tuparin ang kani-kanilang tungkulin.Kinabukasan, pumasok si Richard sa Gold Prime Enterprises Headquarters. Binati siya ng mga empleyado na nakapila pa sa lobby, halos parang sinasalubong ang isang presidente ng bansa."Good morning, Chairman!" bati ng marami.Ngumiti lang si Richard. "Good morning. At hindi pa ako Chairman. Hindi pa ngayon," sabi niya, kaswal pero may bahid ng misteryosong plano sa boses.Pagkapasok niya sa boardroom, naroon na sina Kevin, Mo
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 363: Honeymoon
Pagkatapos ng seremonyang punô ng luha at kilig, lumipat ang lahat sa engrandeng open-air reception area sa may beachfront. Crystal chandeliers hung from elegant tent structures, golden lights reflecting off the calm waves. Soft instrumental music played in the background habang isa-isang pumapasok ang mga bisita.Richard and Fae arrived last—hand in hand, glowing, and very much in love."Ladies and gentlemen…" sigaw ng announcer,"…the newly married couple—Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Faerie Gold!"Umalingawngaw ang palakpakan....DINNERHabang kumakain, si Kevin ay… well… si Kevin pa rin."Ay Ma'am Fae," sabi ni Kevin habang sinusubo ang isang napakalaking sugpo,"kung alam mo lang, iniyakan ako ni boss Richard kagabi dahil kinakabahan daw siyang ikasal. Grabe, para akong naging nanay sa kanya."Naubo si Richard. Halos malaglag ang wine glass."KEVIN?!"Nagtawanan ang lahat, lalo na si Fernando na halos mapalakas ang sampal sa mesa sa kakatawa.Si Charlene naman, todo facepalm pero hal
Last Updated: 2025-11-22
Chapter: Chapter 362: Husband and Wife
Nang magkaharap na sina Richard at Fae sa altar, huminto ang musika at pumalit ang marahang hampas ng alon sa background. Tila pati ang dagat ay nakikinig.Ang presider ay ngumiti, tumingin sa bride and groom, at nagsalita:"Today, we witness a union blessed not just by family, but by every moment that shaped who you both are. Richard, Faerie… handa na ba kayo?"Sabay silang tumango.Sabay din silang napangiti—'yong ngiting punong-puno ng pagmamahal na hindi na kailangan ipaliwanag.Huminga nang malalim si Richard, hawak-hawak ang kamay ni Fae."Fae… noong araw na nakilala kita, hindi mo alam, pero doon nagsimula ang buhay ko ulit."Napaluha agad si Marcela. Si Kevin, pinipigil ang hikbi. Si Ariel Lim naglabas ng fan para takpan ang kilig niya."Pinakita mo sa akin," pagpapatuloy ni Richard, "kung ano ang totoong tapang—hindi 'yong kayang lumaban… kundi 'yong kayang magmahal kahit maraming sugat. Fae, ipinapangako ko… na sa buong buhay ko, ikaw ang magiging tahanan ko. At ako ang magi
Last Updated: 2025-11-22
Chapter: Chapter 361: Walang iiyak
Tumigil ang lahat.Nakahawak pa si Kevin sa kutsara, nakabuka ang bibig. Si Marcela napa–"oh?" nang mahina. Si lola napahinto sa pag-inom ng tsaa. At si lolo, nakangisi.Si Richard at Fae… parehong napatingin sa isa't isa.Walang salita.Pero parehong alam ang sagot.At mula sa katahimikan na 'yon—nag-transition ang mundo.Ang araw ay nasa golden hour, sumasayaw ang mga kulay kahel at rosas sa langit. Sa baybayin ng isang private luxury beach resort—isang lugar na tanging mga ultra-elite lamang ang karaniwang inaanyayahan—unti-unting dumarating ang mga bisita.Hindi basta bisita.Mga kilalang personalidad mula sa iba't ibang bansa—billionaire CEOs, royals mula sa Europe, media moguls, fashion icons, at ilang political dignitaries.May sariling VIP welcome lane. May paparazzi section. At may live orchestra sa gilid ng venue, tumutugtog ng soft instrumental.Ang mismong venue:Isang napakahabang red-carpet aisle na nakalatag sa malinis na buhangin.Nakapaligid dito ang tall crystal sta
Last Updated: 2025-11-21
Chapter: Chapter 360: Sorpresa
Natigilan sina Fae at Richard, sabay pang kumurap, matapos marinig ang sinabi ni Marcela."Mama…?" unti-unting nam crumple ang mukha ni Fae sa nahiwagaan.Napailing si Fae. "Ma, iba ang sakit mo. Hindi amnesia."Bahagyang suminghap sina Fernando at Kevin—pero si Marcela?Tumawa, malumanay pero halatang may kasamang pang-aasar."Oh my goodness, anak," sabi niya habang tinatakpan ang bibig na parang nahuli sa kalokohan. "I'm joking. Can't a mother make a little joke? Nakakakaba ka naman."Napabuntong-hininga si Fae, napahampas ng bahagya sa braso ng ina. "Mamaaaa!"Si Fernando naman, umiling nang nakangiti. "Hija, kahit kailan… hindi talaga mawawala ang kulit ng mama mo."Saka muling humarap si Marcela kay Richard. Mula sa malambot na ngiti, unti-unting lumalim ang ekspresyon niya—puno ng pasasalamat at paggalang."Richard… thank you," sabi niya, taos-puso at bahagyang nanginginig ang boses. "Salamat sa pag-aalaga sa anak ko… lalo na noong panahong mahina siya… at wala ako para gabayan
Last Updated: 2025-11-21
I Was Reborn To Marry This Annoying Man?

I Was Reborn To Marry This Annoying Man?

She underwent a death experience—at the hands of the family she cared for most, who then sold her off. At eight years old, Seraphina Valeza was adopted from an orphanage by the Hawthorne family, a run-down third-rate family in Lunada City. She lived for fifteen years there, always careful, thankful for a house that was not her home. She was an excellent student, kept her sufferings to herself, and obeyed them in return for their "kindness." When the Hawthorne family was on the verge of bankruptcy, they chose survival over conscience. Seraphina was forced to marry Julian Moreau, the heir of a second-rate elite family. The marriage was hell. Behind closed doors, Julian humiliated her, controlled her every move, and crushed her dignity. In public, she was paraded as a trophy wife; in private, she was nothing more than a disposable tool. Once Julian seized full control of the Hawthorne family, Seraphina lost even her last value. With no way out, she resorted to suicide. But destiny wanted otherwise and gave her another chance. She found herself in the same spot as she was on the day of her marriage. This time she did neither crying nor begging. Instead, she smiled and switched the groom. In front of stunned guests, Seraphina walked past Julian and stopped before a man sitting casually at the banquet table, dressed out of place and enjoying the food as if the wedding had nothing to do with him. Lucien Cross. The annoying guy she constantly quarreled with in college. The man who cried while carrying her dying body in her past life. The one whose love she came to realize onlqy when it was too late. This time, Seraphina will not let him go. And all those who wronged her will be punished, without exception.
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Chapter: Chapter 211: Aurelia
The ceremony gave way to celebration.What had begun as a solemn vow beneath the open sky soon transformed into a lively gathering. The vast deck of the cruise, now bathed in golden light, echoed with laughter, clinking glasses, and the soft murmur of conversations layered one upon another.Guests moved freely, no longer bound by formality.Some gathered near the long tables, sampling dishes prepared with meticulous care—fresh seafood, delicate pastries, rare wines brought from distant regions. Others formed small circles, exchanging stories, ideas, and promises of future collaboration.Photographs were taken in abundance.Under arches of white and gold, beside the endless ocean, in front of the glowing chandelier installations that had been carefully arranged across the deck. Smiles were captured, moments frozen, memories preserved.Lucien and Seraphina were seldom left alone.One after another, guests approached them, offering congratulations."To the finest couple in Solene City."
Last Updated: 2026-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 210: Courage
The man scratched his head, muttering to himself."I was just going to say… Governor Valeza—Ms. Diana—arrived."At the corridor, Dominic was humming happily as he walked down, planning to check on Lucien.Then he froze.Lucien ran past him.Fast.Urgent.Without hesitation, Dominic dashed after him.—Bang!Lucien threw the door open."Where is she?! What happened—"He stopped.The room was filled with women.Silence.All eyes turned to him.Then he saw her.Seraphina.Standing beside a woman dressed in black.Lucien's expression shifted.He recognized her instantly."G-Governor…"The woman raised a brow and smirked."Still calling me Governor?"Her voice carried a playful edge.Lucien straightened."Aunty Diana."Diana Valeza smiled faintly."Lucien…"She crossed her arms lightly."I see you're still as reckless as ever.""You didn't even knock.""And you kicked the door open like that."She glanced around."You do know this is a dressing room for women… right?"Lucien scratched his
Last Updated: 2026-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 209: Stranger
The fitting room beneath the main deck was quiet, but full of life.It was spacious, designed with elegance rather than excess.Soft lighting lined the walls, warm and flattering, reflecting gently off the large mirrors that surrounded the room. A wide vanity stood at the center, covered with carefully arranged makeup tools, brushes, and palettes. Nearby, racks of dresses hung neatly—backup gowns, shawls, accessories—each one chosen with care.At the far end, a glass panel revealed the ocean outside.Waves moved calmly.As if unaware of the significance of the day.Seraphina sat in front of the mirror.Still.Composed.Her hair was half done, pinned carefully as the stylist worked through each strand. Another stood beside her, focused on her makeup, blending soft tones that highlighted her natural features.She wasn't wearing the wedding gown yet.There was still time.—Thirty minutes.—Then—The door opened."Chairman…"Irene's voice came first.But before she could continue—Anoth
Last Updated: 2026-04-29
Chapter: Chapter 208:Unexpected
The cruise began to sail.It moved smoothly across the vast ocean, cutting through the water like a silent giant.The ship itself was magnificent.Multi-leveled.Wide.Elegant.Its exterior gleamed under the sunlight, polished to perfection. The upper decks were adorned with flowing white drapes, intertwined with gold accents that shimmered every time the wind passed through.Crystal lights had been installed along the railings, prepared to illuminate the night once the sun set.At the center of the main deck stood the ceremonial platform—A structure made of glass and white marble, facing the endless horizon.The ocean stretched in all directions.No boundaries.No walls.Only sky and sea.Guests had already arrived.The deck was filled with familiar figures.Arthur Thompson stood among several members of the Thompson family, speaking calmly with others.Victor Lin and representatives from the Lin family were nearby, exchanging business discussions in low voices.Helena Wright arrive
Last Updated: 2026-04-29
Chapter: Chapter 207: Wedding Day
In the days that followed, Lucien led Seraphina through the entirety of the Cross residence.The estate, already vast at first glance, revealed itself to be something far greater upon closer acquaintance. It was not merely a place of residence, but a living chronicle of the Cross family's long and enduring history. Where the Valeza grounds carried the weight of power and structure, the Cross lands seemed to embody legacy—quiet, expansive, and deeply rooted.They traveled through its many sections by golf cart and by foot, pausing at intervals in small stations built across the estate. Some were pavilions surrounded by ancient trees, others were modest villas designed for rest. There, they would take their meals, spend the evening, and listen to Lucien recount fragments of his family's past—stories of war, of diplomacy, of men who rose not only through wealth but through influence and sacrifice.It took them a full week to complete a single circuit.During that time, Seraphina was intr
Last Updated: 2026-04-28
Chapter: Chapter 206: Change Your Fate
Lucien smiled.Seraphina suddenly stood up.Her mind blank.Her heart racing.She stared at him.Then slowly sat back down."You… were reborn too?" she asked.Lucien nodded."In my past life…"His voice softened."Everything happened… just as you said.""I carried you.""I ran.""I didn't understand the pain I felt back then…""It was… something I couldn't explain."A brief pause."I just knew I had to move.""I lifted you and ran to my car."Seraphina leaned forward slightly."What were you doing there?""Why were you in Lunada that day?"Lucien exhaled."In my past life…""My life was different.""I was only the heir.""And Military Elder.""Helios Vanguard didn't exist."He looked at her."That day…""I went to Lunada…""To see you.""For the last time."A pause."I planned to say goodbye.""Because I was leaving for Europe.""To manage the family's businesses.""And I knew…""We wouldn't meet again."Seraphina's chest tightened."I waited outside the Hawthorne villa.""Thinking…"
Last Updated: 2026-04-28
He Hated Me Until His Daughter Called Him Daddy

He Hated Me Until His Daughter Called Him Daddy

I successfully disappeared for five years. Five. Whole. Years. Do you understand how hard that is when you're internationally hunted, emotionally unstable, and raising a five-year-old child who thinks hiding under restaurant tables counts as "stealth mode"? I had a plan. Disappear quietly. Protect my daughter. Never see Caelan Valecrest again. Simple. Effective. Emotionally catastrophic, sure, but effective. Except apparently the universe looked at my suffering and said, "Needs more comedy." Because after five years of hiding from corrupt billionaires, secret syndicates, and people who think illegal human experimentation is a fun hobby… I got exposed by a child with pigtails and zero survival instincts. "Daddy!" That's what Kaeliviane yelled. In public. Directly at Caelan Valecrest. Do you know what kind of spiritual damage that causes a person? Caelan froze. I froze. Even the waiter carrying champagne froze. Meanwhile, my daughter was smiling proudly like she'd just solved world hunger instead of detonating my entire life. Now Caelan keeps appearing everywhere "coincidentally." Sir, you are the CEO of Valecrest Global Holdings. You do not accidentally appear at playgrounds carrying strawberry milk and dinosaur bandages. And why is he good with children?! One minute he's terrifying billionaires in boardrooms, the next he's kneeling on the ground helping Kaeliviane bandage her stuffed rabbit because apparently "Mr. Bunbun had emotional damage." Traitorously, she adores him. Absolutely obsessed. Yesterday she told me, very seriously: "Mommy, Daddy looks scary but his eyes become sparkly when he sees me." I nearly passed away. Meanwhile, I'm trying very hard to survive secret organizations hunting my family, assassins who don't believe in personal space, emotional trauma, and the deeply unfortunate realization that I might still be stupidly in love with Caelan Valecrest. Honestly, being chased by international syndicates was less stressful.
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Chapter: Chapter 179: Approval Bago Ending
Maliwanag ang araw.Mahina ang hangin.At sa isang malawak na venue sa Asterion City...Isa-isang dumarating ang mga bisita.White flowers lined the aisle.Soft music filled the air.Sa harapan...Tahimik na naghihintay ang lugar kung saan ilang sandali na lamang...Sa wakas ay ikakasal sina Caelan at Elisse....Maraming pamilyar na mukha ang naroon.People from Valecrest.People from Ardyn.Business partners.Close friends.At mga taong naging bahagi ng buhay nila bago pa man naging kasinglaki ng ngayon ang mga pangalang dala nila....Sa isang bahagi...Magkakasama sina Chloe at Adrian.Mas maayos na ang dalawa ngayon.Hindi perpekto.Pero magkasama.Kasama rin nila sina Lily, Grace, at Mia.Mga taong nakakilala kay Elisse noong hindi siya ang babaeng nasa likod ng Ardyn International.Noong isa lamang siyang babaeng nagtatrabaho sa restaurant...At isang ina na ginagawa ang lahat para mapalaki ang anak....Hindi kalayuan...Naroon si Maribelle Elionne.Kasama ang asawa nito.Mata
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 178: Family
Kinabukasan.Ardyn Compound.Mas maaga kaysa karaniwan ang naging galaw sa loob ng malaking bahay.Hindi dahil sa emergency.Walang problema sa Genesis.Walang kalaban.Walang kailangang paghandaan na panganib.May bisita lamang.Or rather...Family....Huminto ang ilang sasakyan sa harap ng bahay.Mula sa unang sasakyan...Bumaba sina Caelan at Elisse.Then—Bumukas ang kabilang pinto.At isang maliit na batang babae ang mabilis na bumaba.Napatingin si Vivi sa malaking bahay.Then sa paligid.Then back at her Mommy."Mommy.""Hmm?""This your house?"Bahagyang ngumiti si Elisse."It used to be."Nag-isip si Vivi.Then—"Big."Caelan looked at her."Our house is big too."Napalingon si Vivi sa Dad niya."But this Mommy house."Caelan nodded."Fair."...Mula sa sumunod na sasakyan...Bumaba sina Alaric at Viviana.Tahimik nilang pinagmasdan ang restored Ardyn Compound.Hindi rin nila inaasahan...Na ilang linggo bago ang kasal ng kanilang anak...Bigla silang makikipagkita sa isang
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 177: What Remains
Matagal na nanatiling tahimik ang living room.Marami nang nasagot.Ngunit hindi ibig sabihin...Wala nang natitira.Tahimik na nakatingin si Elisse sa mesa.Then—May isang pangalan na pumasok sa isip niya."Victor."Unti-unting nawala ang bahagyang gaan sa paligid.Napatingin si Auguste sa kanya.Maging sina Lucius at Evelisse...Naging tahimik...."We haven't heard from him."Sabi ni Elisse."Since the Syndicate fell...""Nothing."Bahagyang humigpit ang kanyang mga daliri.Hindi niya alam kung nasaan ang tiyuhin.Hindi niya alam kung ano ang ginagawa nito.At higit sa lahat...Hindi niya alam kung ano ang susunod nitong gagawin."What if he comes back?"...Hindi agad sumagot si Auguste.Then—"He might."Napakunot-noo si Elisse."Lolo.""But not for the reason you're thinking."Tahimik siyang tumingin sa matanda....Auguste leaned back."Victor made mistakes.""Serious ones.""He made choices that hurt this family.""And he'll have to live with those choices."Walang kumontra.
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 176: The Truth Behind the Fall
"It's time you knew what really happened."Tahimik ang buong living room.Walang nagsalita.Sa gitna...Kalmadong nakaupo si Auguste.Sa harapan niya...Si Elisse.Katabi nito si Caelan.Naroon din sina Evelisse, Lucius, Cassiel, Edric, at ilan sa matatandang miyembro ng Ardyn Family.Maraming taon ang lumipas.Maraming buhay ang nagbago.At ngayon...Sa wakas...Makukuha ni Elisse ang mga sagot na matagal niyang hinintay...."How much of it was planned?"Diretsong tanong niya.Hindi agad sumagot si Auguste.Then—"Not everything."Napakunot-noo si Elisse."The fall of Ardyn was real."Sabi ng matanda."The people who attacked us were real.""The people we lost..."Huminto siya."They were real too."Natahimik si Elisse....Hindi isang malaking palabas ang nangyari sa Ardyn.May mga taong tunay na namatay.May mga empleyadong hindi nailigtas.May mga kamag-anak na hindi nakasama sa evacuation.May mga researchers na nawala bago pa maunawaan ni Auguste kung gaano kalalim ang infiltra
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 175: Welcome Home
Sa huli...Muli siyang humarap kay Auguste.Tahimik pa rin itong nakatayo sa harap ng bahay.Pinagmamasdan lamang siya.Napatingin si Elisse sa matanda.Sa mukha nito.Sa mga matang pamilyar na pamilyar sa kanya.Then...Dahan-dahan siyang lumapit."Lolo."Ngumiti si Auguste."You're taller."Natawa si Elisse sa gitna ng natitirang luha."That's what you're going to say?"Auguste shrugged."It's been years."Umiling si Elisse.Then—Niyakap niya ito....Nawala ang amusement sa mukha ni Auguste.For a moment...Hindi gumalaw ang matanda.Then slowly...Niyakap niya ang apo.Marahang ipinatong ang kamay sa likod ng ulo nito.At doon...Muling namuo ang luha sa mga mata ni Elisse."Lolo...""I know.""Akala ko patay na kayo.""I know.""Akala ko wala na kayo.""I know.""Why..."Nabasag muli ang boses niya."Why didn't you tell me?"Tahimik si Auguste.Hindi pa nito sinagot.Sa halip...Mas hinigpitan lamang nito nang bahagya ang yakap."Later."Mahina nitong sabi."You'll know everythi
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 174: Home
"Lolo..."Halos walang boses na lumabas sa bibig ni Elisse.Parang hangin lamang.Mahina.Nanginginig.Ngunit sapat....Tahimik na nakatayo ang matandang lalaki sa harap ng malaking pinto.Wala na ang sunglasses.Wala na ang reclining chair sa ilalim ng malaking payong.Wala ang malawak na karagatan sa kanyang likuran.Ngayon...Nakatayo lamang siya sa harap ng bahay na minsan niyang itinayo para sa kanyang pamilya.Auguste Ardyn.Ang lalaking matagal nang pinaniwalaan ni Elisse na wala na.Ngumiti ang matanda.Hindi malaki.Hindi dramatic.Iyong pamilyar lamang na ngiti na ilang taon nang hindi nakikita ni Elisse."Little Elise."...Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Elisse.Iyon.Ang tawag na iyon.Matagal nang walang tumatawag sa kanya nang ganoon."Lolo..."Muling lumabas ang salita.Then—May gumalaw sa likuran ni Auguste.Isa.Dalawa.Then more.Unti-unting lumitaw ang ilang tao mula sa loob ng bahay.May mga nakangiti.May mga namumula na rin ang mata.May mga tahimik lamang na nakating
Last Updated: 2026-09-17
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