Chapter: Chapter 112. Finding His Way To HerChanda’s POV.“We better leave now, Clifford. Any minute now ay darating na si Gustav at baka sa mga oras din na ito ay nakaengkwentro n ani Horacio ang grupo ni Aurelius,” turan ko at isinukbit na ang AK-47 sa leeg ko at ang bag na puno ng ammo at baril sa balikat ko.“Narito si Aurelius?” kunot ang noong tanong niya.“Yeah, ginawa ko siyang pain para malihis sa ‘tin ang atensyon ni Big Boss. After all, he’s the real traitor. He’s the one who brought you in this mess kaya dapat lang na pagbayaran niya ang lahat ng kasalanan niya,” tugon ko.Tiningnan ko si Clifford habang isinusukbit niya ang dalawang baril sa balikat niya. Napapangiwi pa rin siya marahil ay dala ng mga sugat sa buo niyang katawan na nadidikitan ng strap ng baril. Nang tumango siya bilang tugon na handa na siya ay unti-unti ko ng binuksan ang pintuan saka sumilip sa labas.Nang masigurong walang tao ay nauna na akong lumabas. Sinenyasan ko lang siya na manatili sa likuran ko. Narinig ko pa ang mahinang pagtawa niya n
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Chapter: Chapter 111. A Cry For HelpMiley’s POV.Lumalalim na ang gabi pero hindi ako makatulog. Hindi ako mapakali dahil sa sinabi ni Horacio na babalikan niya ako. Iniisip ko rin si Mickey, kung natawagan ba niya ang numero na ibinigay ko.Kanina pa ako palakad-lakad sa loob ng silid nang maisipan kong lumapit sa pintuan. Sinubukan kong pihitin ang seradura at himalang bumukas ito. Bahagya akong napangiti at sumilip sa maliit na siwang.Nang wala akong makitang tao ay unti-unti akong lumabas. Matindi ang kabog ng dibdib ko at pakiramdam ko ay lalabas ang puso ko sa sobrang kaba. Dahan-dahan akong naglakad habang alerto sa buong paligid ko.Nagpatuloy pa ako sa paglalakad nang matanawan ko ang elevator na nakailaw at tila may lulan iyon sa loob. Natigilan ako at hindi malaman kung ano ang gagawin. Luminga-linga ako at naghanap ng pagtataguan pero wala akong makita kaya no choice na tumakbo ako pabalik sa loob ng silid at isinara ang pintuan.Mayamaya ay narinig ko ang pagkagat ng lock sa pintuan. Sinubukan kong pihitin
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Chapter: Chapter 110. The Night of the AbductionChanda’s POV.“How’s the booze?” tanong ko kay Clifford matapos niyang mapangalahati ang laman ng bote ng alak na iniabot ko sa kanya.“I felt energize already,” tugon niya at tumayo siya mag-isa pagkaraan ay ngumisi.“Well, that’s good to hear. Kailangan na nating kumilos dahil baka pabalik na rito ang mga tauhan ni Horacio,” sabi ko at naglakad ako palabas ng maindoor para lang agad na pumihit pabalik. “Sh*t! They are coming here. Mukhang alam na nilang niloko ko lang sila,”Naging malikot ang mga mata ko at inilibot ang tingin sa buong paligid. I need to think of a plan. Masusukol nila kami agad kapag hindi kami nakaalis dito, Frustrated kong kinamot ang ulo ko.“F*ck! Think, Chanda, c’mon…” Tiningnan ko ang laman na bala ng magazine at iilang piraso na lang iyon. Sa dami ng nakita kong papalapit ay kulang pa ang balang mayroon ako.Right! Naalala kong mayroon nga palang silid sa bahay na ito na pinagtataguan ng armas ni Horacio.“C’mon, Clifford, follow me,” utos ko at tumakbo sa
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Chapter: Chapter 109. Lure The Enemy Part 2.Chanda’s POV.Ilang minuto nang nakaalis sila Horacio at ang mga tauhan niya. I’m sure umiinit na ang bumbunan niya sa takot. Tsk!Kapag naiisip ko ang tagumpay ay hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti ng matamis. It’s good to be back here in this hell hole. Dapat ay maging akin ito pambayad man lang sa mga taon ng bangungot na idinulot niya sa ‘kin.Tumayo ako mula sa sofa at nag-hum ng isang kanta habang patungo sa mini bar na nasa isang sulok. Pinasadahan ko ng tingin ang mga alak sa rack at kinuha ang pinakamahal doon. Pagkaraan ay nagsalin sa baso at dinala iyon sa labi ko.Ninamnam ko ang bawat likido na dumampi sa labi at lalamunan ko. “Wow, is this what victory taste like?” nakangiting pakli ko.Isang beses pa akong nagsalin at uminom ng alak saka ako humugot ng malalim na hininga. “Let the show begin!” Bulalas ko at naglakad na palabas ng maindoor.Paglabas ay nagtago lang ako sa gilid at hinubad ang wig na suot ko saka kinuha ang baril na nakatago rito. Pagkaraan ay basta ko na lang
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Chapter: Chapter 108. Lure The EnemyChanda’s POV.Matalim ang tinging ipinukol ko kay Horacio. Sa peripheral ko ay kita ko ang mga tauhan niya na tila naghihintay ng mali kong galaw. Lahat sila ay armado maliban sa kanya.Kanina bago ako pumasok dito ay kinapkapan na ako ng mga tauhan niya para tingnan kung may dala akong armas at wala naman silang nakita. Pero hindi nila nakita ang senyorita sa pekeng buhok na suot ko.Ngumisi ako kay Horacio. “Ang kaya ko lang ibigay sa ‘yo ay ang kamatayan mo, tandang hukluban,” pagkasabi ko no’n ay hinubad ko ang wig at tumambad sa kanila ang ulo kong wala ng buhok. Inilabas ko ang baril at pinaputukan si Horacio sa isang binti niya na hindi umiika. Pagkaraan ay ipinulupot ko ang braso ko sa leeg niya at kinaladkad siya paatras.Hindi magkamayaw ang mga tauhan niya kung paano ako patatamaan dahil kapag nagkamali sila ay ang amo nila ang matatamaan. Naririnig ko pa ang pagdaing niya dahil sa sakit at tuloy ang pagtulo ng dugo sa maputing muwebles na sahig.“Dapat noon palang pinatay
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Chapter: Chapter 107. Execution PlanChanda’s POV.Itinapon ko ang sigarilyo sa kalsada pagkaraan ay marahas itong tinapakan gamit ang suot kong itim na stiletto. Huminga ako ng malalim. Ililigtas ko si Miley at Clifford pati na rin ang magiging anak nila. Pero bago ‘yon ay kailangan ko ng backup.Inilabas ko ang telepono ko at tinawagan si Gustav, Ilang ring lang ay sumagot na siya.“I’m here in the enemy’s lair. I need you to listen to everything I say—”“Ano?! Nasisiraan ka na ba ng bait? Bakit sumugod kang mag-isa? Bakit ngayon mo lang kami sinabihan?”“Hindi ko kailangan ng sermon mo ngayon, Gus! Listen to me, I will tell you every ins and outs of this place. Mali ang floorplan na hawak mo…” sinabi kong lahat ang alam ko tungkol sa malaking lupain ni Horacio. Ang lahat ng entrance at exit maging ang mga hidden passage.Mataman lang na nakinig si Gustav sa kabilang linya pero panaka-naka ay naririnig ko ang pagbuntong-hininga niya. Alam kong salungat siya sa ginawa ko pero wala na siyang magagawa dahil narito na ako
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Chapter: Chapter 106. Chanda's PastChanda’s POVI was standing outside the gates of Horacio’s vast estate. Stepping out of the car, I looked around at the wide enclosure before me. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d return to this place—the place where my nightmares began.My hands trembled as I pulled the cigarette from my lips and exhaled a long stream of smoke. I couldn’t stop the flood of memories this place brought back. My chest tightened, and tears welled in my eyes before I shut them tightly.The past came rushing in all at once.“This will be your home from now on, Chanda,” said the old man who had bought me at an auction, smiling as he stroked my hair. I flinched and pulled away, uneasy and afraid.I used to work as a waitress at a bar to help my mother, who earned a living washing clothes. I was only eighteen then. I had no idea that job would mark the beginning of my torment. The bar owner was secretly involved in prostitution—and Horacio was one of his regular clients. That’s where he first saw m
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Chapter: Chapter 105. Glimpse of HopeMiley’s POV“Why aren’t you wearing the clothes I bought for you? Didn’t you like them?” Horacio began.“I—I don’t want to owe you anything,” I stammered, keeping my eyes fixed on my food.“Well, you can pay me back,” he said smoothly.That made me look up—his lips curved into a sly, taunting grin as his gaze roamed over my body.My grip on the fork tightened, jaw clenching as I tried to contain the fury burning inside me.I flinched when he suddenly set down his utensils, accidentally hitting a porcelain plate that made a sharp clatter.“Leave. I want to rest,” I said firmly, refusing to look away from him.Before he could reply, we both heard a series of knocks at the door. He turned toward the sound, giving me the perfect chance to slip the fork under the couch.I stood and headed for my bed—but I didn’t realize he had followed until he roughly spun me around. In one swift motion, he pulled at the tie of my robe, and it fell loose—exposing one side of my chest to his gaze.A wicked
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Chapter: Chapter 104. Ulterior MotiveMiley’s POVJust like during lunch, Horacio invited me once again to have dinner with him—but this time, I refused. I wasn’t comfortable sitting across from him, especially at the dinner table. There’s something about his presence that I can’t quite read—an aura I can’t decipher if it’s danger or concern. But either way, I have no intention of finding out.I stayed inside my room even when the maid came to call me. I also refused to wear the clothes he bought for me. There were bathrobes in the bathroom closet, so I settled for one of those instead. I had already washed and hung my undergarments, which meant, of course, I wasn’t wearing any beneath the robe.There wasn’t much to do in this room. The TV was there, but I didn’t feel like watching anything. My thoughts kept drifting to Clifford—and how I could possibly escape from here. Horacio may seem to be treating me kindly, but I know he won’t just let me go home if I asked. It feels like he’s waiting for something.I stood from the
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Chapter: Chapter 103. Chanda's PlanMiley’s POVI didn’t know why my knees suddenly trembled when our eyes met. I couldn’t even take another step forward.His expression dimmed. He cleared his throat before speaking.“Come, have a seat beside me, hija,” he said, pulling out the chair next to him.I moved like a robot, slowly walking toward him. The silence in the room was deafening, matched only by the pounding of my heart. His sudden gentleness frightened me even more.When I reached the chair he indicated, I didn’t sit right away. I stayed standing, meeting his gaze head-on. The hair on the back of my neck bristled with fear, but I forced myself to ignore it.“What are you planning to do with me now that you know I’m pregnant?” I asked, mustering all the courage I had left.I watched him closely, waiting for a reaction, but his wrinkled face remained unreadable—devoid of emotion. He cleared his throat again and adjusted himself on the grand, throne-like chair he sat on.“If you’re planning to use my pregnancy to get C
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Chapter: Chapter 102. Real MotiveMiley’s POVI woke to the savory aroma of garlic and onions being sautéed. When I opened my eyes, a bright room greeted me. As I glanced around, I realized I was no longer in the same place as before. A large window covered with white curtains dominated one wall. Though iron grills still barred it, I could clearly see the outside world bathed in sunlight.Aside from the wide window, the bed I was lying on was softer, and the room itself was filled with furniture and belongings—as if it were an ordinary bedroom, not a prison. Slowly, I sat up, instinctively resting a hand on my belly.“How are you feeling?”I flinched at the sudden sound of Horacio’s voice.Peering over the side of the bed, I spotted him seated comfortably in a rocking chair in the corner, as if he’d been waiting for me to wake up.“W-What happened to me?” I wanted to ask about my baby, but I stopped myself. I couldn’t let him know I was pregnant.I swung my legs over the side of the bed, not knowing how long I’d been
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Chapter: Chapter 101. Shocking DiscoveryChanda’s POV“What do you mean the CCTV cameras in your hotel hallways are broken?” I snapped, my voice rising as anger surged through me. The receptionist in front of me flinched slightly, clearly startled. I was at the same hotel where the party had been held, now arguing with one of its staff.She was telling me that I couldn’t view the CCTV footage because the cameras weren’t working at the time of the abduction—and that I’d need a warrant to access them anyway. The f*ck!“Ma’am, I’m really not sure. Please wait for the operator to explain the situation,” she said apologetically.I dragged a hand down my face, resting my arm on the counter. I could hardly stand the incompetence of these people, but since I was the one who needed something, I had no choice but to endure it.“Anyway,” I said, changing the topic, “just tell me which room they occupied that day. Did they leave any belongings behind?” It occurred to me that if they had really been kidnapped, they might have left their
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Chapter: Chapter 21. Indirect QuestionsMATAPOS ang nangyaring pista sa bayan ng Unisan ay nagsimula rin ang pag-usbong ng closeness sa pagitan nila Raikko at Rose. Tila nawala ang pader na humaharang sa pagitan nila. Naging komportable sila sa isa’t isa at sa araw-araw na kasama niya ito sa isang bubong ay nalaman niyang hindi ito mahirap pakitunguhan.Simple lang si Rose. Masayahin, mahinhin ngunit nakikita niya ang malakas na dating nito. Sa halos isang buwan na pananatili nito sa kanila ay malapit na ito sa lahat ng miyembro ng kanilang pamilya lalo na sa kaniyang ina.Sa katauhan nito ay tila nagkaroon ng anak na babae ang kanyang ina at gusto niya ang nakikitang kasiyahan sa huli. Gaya na lang ng araw na ‘yon na nadatnan niya sa garden ang ina at ang dalaga na magkasamang dinidiligan ang mga tanim na bulaklak.“O, hijo, nariyan ka pala. Ang aga mo yatang nagpunta sa farm?” tanong ni Rio nang makita siya. Bago pa lamang sumisikat ang araw at kagagaling niya lang sa sagingan.Humalik siya sa pisngi ng ina at nginitian
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Chapter: Chapter 20. Threat“ANONG sabi mo?!” Nagngangalit ang mga bagang na tanong ni Lucio kay Leon ng ipagbigay alam nito sa kanya ang kinaroroonan ni Ursula.Nasa tinitirahan niya siyang kubo at kararating lang nila Leon mula sa kapatagan. Agad na sumalubong sa kanya ang balita na nakita na ang nag-iisa niyang anak. Kalat na ang dilim sa labas at tanging huni na lang ng mga kuliglig ang naririnig nila.“Tama kayo ng narinig, amo. Tinakasan ako ni Ursula para sumama sa lalaking haciendero na ‘yon,” tila nagpapaawa pa si Leon nang sabihin ‘yon.Humigpit ang kapit ni Lucio sa ulo ng kwarenta y singko na nakasuksok sa tagiliran niya. Labis ang pag-aalalang nararamdaman niya iyon pala ay ligtas naman ang kanyang anak. Ang hindi lang niya lubos maisip ay kung paano nitong nagawang hindi magpaalam sa kanya. Bagay na hindi nito ginagawa. Hindi naglilihim si Ursula sa kanya. Maging ang tahasan nitong pagtutol sa pagpapakasal kay Leon ay alam niya. Ngunit wala siyang magawa dahil may utang na loob siya sa kanang kamay
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Chapter: Chapter 19. Danger “SINO BA ang babaeng ‘yan at parang tuwang-tuwa sa kanya ang mga De Mario?” tanong ng isang babae mula sa crowd habang masamang nakatingin sa dalagang kasayaw ngayon ni Raikko.“Nakakainggit naman siya. Kanina pa siya pinag-aagawan ng magkakapatid,” turan naman ng isa pa na tila nangangarap habang nanonood.“Anong nakakainggit diyan e, hindi naman siya maganda,” mataray na turan ng isa pa.“Saan ba nanggaling ‘yan? Mukhang hindi naman ‘yan tagarito,”Natigil sa paglalakad ang grupo ni Leon nang matanawan ang mga nagsasayaw sa gitna ng malawak na bakuran. Partikular na sa babae’t lalaki na magkadikit habang marahang sumasayaw.Humithit siya sa yosi at basta na lang iyong ibinuga sa mga kababaihang nasa harapan niya.“Ano ba ‘yan ang sakit naman sa ilong ng usok,” palatak ng isa sa mga ito at lumipat ng pwesto.Nakakaloko siyang ngumisi dahil iyon ang nais niya, ang umalis ang mga sagabal sa daan niya. Inilibot niya ang tingin sa paligid, hinahanap ang babaeng matagal na niyang hinahana
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Chapter: Chapter 18. Dancing with the De Mario's NAGKAKASAYAHAN ang lahat sa buong hacienda. Kalat na ang dilim pero buhay na buhay pa rin ang paligid dahil sa maliwanag na ilaw na nagmumula sa bawat poste, pati na rin sa malakas na disco music na nagmumula sa malalaking sound system.Ang mga matatanda ay tuwang-tuwa na nagsasayaw sa gitna ng malawak na bakuran ng mga De Mario habang ang mga kadalagahan naman ay tila naghihintay na lapitan sila ng mga kabinataan. Pero sa tingin ni Ursula ang talagang hinihintay ng mga ito ay ang mga binatang De Mario na sa tingin niya ay wala namang hilig sa mga ganitong pagtitipon. Well, maliban sa isa, si Radney na kanina pang nakikipagsayawan sa kung sino-sinong babae.Kahanay niya sa isang mahabang mesa ang mag-asawang Rio at Rocco, kabilang sina Ric na nasa kaliwa niya at sa kanan naman si Raikko na tahimik lang na nanonood. Katabi pa nito si Razel na kahit papaano ay pumapalakpak sa saliw ng musika.“Mga anak bakit hindi kayo maghanap ng maisasayaw na dalaga? Maaga pa, ‘wag niyong sayangin ang
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Chapter: Chapter 17. Safe and SecureNAGISING si Ursula sa mararahang katok mula sa pintuan ng silid niya. Pupungas-pungas siyang bumangon at kinusot-kusot pa ang mga mata. Nang buksan niya ang pintuan ay nakita niya si Razel na nakatayo roon. Nakabihis ito ng black buttoned-down shirt, khaki shorts, at slip on shoes. Ang buhok nito ay naka-brush on na lalong nagpalakas ng appeal nito.“Wow, ang gwapo mo ngayon a? May date ka bang kasama?” tanong niya at nginitian ito.Ngumiti ito at lumabas ang mapuputi at pantay-pantay nitong mga ngipin. “Salamat. Wala akong date pero siguradong itutulak na naman ako ni mommy mamaya sa mga kadalagahan na pupunta,” tugon nito na napapakamot pa sa batok. “Siya nga pala pinapatawag ka na ni mommy para sa maikling panalangin,” anito.“Oo nga pala. M-MAliligo lang ako ng mabilis at bababa na rin ako. Pakisabi kay Tita bigyan ako ng twenty minutes ha?” isinara niya ang pintuan para lang muling buksan iyon. “Salamat,” pahabol na sabi niya sa binata na muling napalingon pagkaraan ay tuluyan na
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Chapter: Chapter 16. Imagining His BodyDAHIL SA sinabi ni Raikko ay lalong naging desidido si Ursula na ipakita rito na kaya niyang magluto. Ang totoo ay siya ang kusinera sa kuta nila at lahat ng mga kasapi nila ay sarap na sarap sa luto niya.Bandang hapon na sila natapos magluto ni Rio at nauna na itong umakyat sa kanya para sandaling magpahinga bago maligo para sa pagtitipon mamaya. Alam niyang ilang putahe lang ang sinabi ng ginang na lututin niya pero nagdagdag pa siya ng dalawang putahe na sariling ideya niya. Nang matapos ay maayos niya iyong inilagay sa mesa pagkaraan ay nagdesisyon na rin siyang magtungo sa silid niya.Hindi niya alam kung tama bang lumabas siya mamaya dahil baka may makakilala sa kanya. Pero nais niyang makihalubilo sa mga taong pupunta mamaya. Sandali siyang nahiga sa kama at tumitig sa kisame.Tila nakita niya roon ang hitsura ni Raikko na magkasalubong ang kilay. Wala sa sariling napasimangot siya.“Anong karapatan mong sungitan ako? Hindi por que gwapo ka ay susungitan mo na ‘ko,” pagkausap
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Chapter: THIRTY-FIVEWinona’s POVA few hours later, Mason was finally transferred to a private room, and the doctor assured me he was out of danger. Only then did I breathe a sigh of relief. But even as I sat there, it wasn’t just his recovery weighing on my mind—it was the hospital bills. I didn’t have health insurance, and I hadn’t realized until too late that my son had been moved to such an expensive room, where every night cost a fortune.The doctor said we could go home the next morning. Maximus had already left for an urgent meeting, though he promised he’d be back. I exhaled deeply and gently brushed Mason’s hair as he slept.He was still on oxygen, but his breathing was steady, and he was resting peacefully.My thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. When I turned, I saw an older woman in a maid’s uniform. My brows furrowed as I tried to place where I had seen her before.“Master Max sent me to help you take care of the child,” she said as she stepped into the room.I blinked, then nod
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Chapter: THIRTY-FOURWinona’s POV.The moment I stepped inside the apartment, I was greeted by thick smoke. I immediately started coughing at the suffocating stench as I hurried into the living room.“Ma…!” I called out, but froze in shock at the sight before me. Mason was sitting on the floor watching TV, while Francisco lounged on the sofa, puffing on marijuana. My mother was leaning comfortably against his shoulder, scrolling on her phone.“For God’s sake, Ma! How can you let Mason inhale all this smoke?” I screamed hysterically as I scooped my son into my arms. In a fit of rage, I kicked the center table where Francisco’s beer and other things were scattered.They both jumped to their feet in surprise.“It’s not like your kid is the one smoking! What the hell are you yelling about?” my mother snapped back.Tears welled in my eyes, the pain and anger crashing down on me all at once.“And why are you home so early? Weren’t you supposed to be out until later?” she deflected as they scrambled to gather th
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Chapter: THIRTY-THREEWinona’s POVEven now, I’m still trembling from the tension after what happened between me and Vivienne. I’m in the staff lounge, trying to calm myself down. Brent is still here, talking with my supervisor.My chest tightens with a mix of anger and betrayal. Why is it only now that I realize Maximus is behind all of this—the reason I have a stable job and a high salary?From the very beginning, he has been manipulating me. He’s taking control over my life.I suddenly stood up, drawing in deep breaths, my chest rising and falling with the weight of my fury. But I forced myself to keep it together.After that, I walked over to where Brent and my supervisor were talking. They both turned to me with puzzled expressions.“Sir, I’m resigning from my job effective immediately. I’m sorry,” I said quietly, lowering my head. Shame washed over me, and I knew it was all because of Maximus.“Wait, Taylor—you can’t just resign like this. We can still fix this,” my supervisor interjected. I could de
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Chapter: THIRTY-TWOWinona’s POVDays had passed since my conversation with Maximus in his penthouse, yet his words lingered in my mind. I was still weighing the decisions I had to make.I was at the hotel now, on my break, walking toward the housekeeping department to meet Marti so we could have lunch together.As I walked, I noticed the stares of the other employees—curious, almost meaningful. They whispered among themselves, and I couldn’t tell if it was me they were talking about. Whenever I caught someone’s eye, they’d quickly look away or leave in a hurry.I tried to shrug it off, convincing myself I was just overthinking. They didn’t even know me, and I didn’t know them.When I arrived at the housekeeping department, Marti was just stepping out with her lunchbox. I smiled immediately when I saw her.“I’m starving. Good thing our breaks lined up,” I said, looping my arm through hers. But she didn’t smile back. Her face was serious, and she stayed quiet.“Is something wrong?” I asked as we headed to
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Chapter: THIRTY-ONEMaximus’ POVWinona had long since left, yet I remained on the terrace, a glass of rum in hand. I kept replaying our conversation in my head—her accusations that I would use our son for my own gain, and the way she called her own mother an opportunist.I had lied to her about one thing: my real reason for introducing our son to the public. It wasn’t just to acknowledge him—it was also a diversion to steer the media away from the murder of one of my employees. But that could wait.Right now, I needed to earn her trust completely. And before that, I had to face her mother.My thoughts were interrupted by the vibration of my phone. A message from Vivienne lit up the screen. I opened it and read:“Didn’t know your standards dropped this low. You can still come back to me, and I’ll welcome you with open arms…” A kiss emoji followed. Even though the words were just text, I could almost hear her mocking tone in my head.I ignored it and was about to put my phone down when her name suddenly f
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Chapter: THIRTYWinona’s POVAs the night deepened, the air on Maximus’s penthouse terrace grew colder. The chill seeped into my bones, and without realizing it, I wrapped my arms around myself. I wondered why I had even thought of wearing a backless, below-the-knee dress tonight.I flinched when something warm brushed my shoulders—a jacket. Looking up, I met Maximus’s serious face, his gaze steady and unwavering as it settled on me.We were already on dessert, yet neither of us had dared to start a conversation. My tongue felt tied, though before I came here, I had so many things I wanted to tell him.“T-Thank you,” I murmured softly.He didn’t respond. Instead, he returned to his chair and sipped from the glass of rum the server had just refilled. I had lost count of how many he’d had, but the flush on his face was undeniable—proof that the liquor was catching up to him.I kept my gelato untouched, more focused on the man across from me. I wanted to speak, to break the silence, but the words refuse
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