Chapter: Chapter 48: The Happy NightGabriel's POV Nararamdaman ko ang bigat sa aking mga braso, pero hindi ko ito pinapansin.Ang tanging nasa isip ko ay ang pagod na mukha ni Elise, her lips slightly parted at ang mabagal niyang paghinga, she was completly exhausted.Despite all the exhaustion, the details of our wedding were still more important to her than restDahan-dahan ko siyang binuhat, her head slumped onto my shoulder.Her scent—a blend of lavender and her own sweet fragrance—wrapped around me. I felt the warmth of her body against mine, the soft fabric of her clothes brushing my skin. I walked carefully, making sure each step wouldn’t wake her. Nang makarating kami sa itaas, dahan-dahan kong binuksan ang pinto ng aming kwarto gamit ang aking siko.The room was dark, with only the light from outside serving as a guide. Maingat ko siyang inihiga sa kama, ang kanyang ulo ay lumubog sa malambot na unan.Kinuha ko yung notebook na hawak-hawak niya at nilagay sa maliit na mesa katabi ng bed nain. Tatayo na sana
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Chapter: Chapter 47: In the Middle of the NoiseElise's POVKung may isang bagay na hindi ko in-expect tungkol sa wedding preparations—ay yung hindi pala siya romantic.. sakatunayan..Magulo siya. Maingay. Nakakapagod. At parang lahat may hinihingi sa’yo sabay-sabay.“Elise, nasaan na yung final guest list?”“Ma’am, may conflict po sa flower supplier.”“Mommy, gutom na ako.”I stood in the middle of the living room, phone sa isang kamay, notebook sa kabila, at si Sofia nakahawak sa binti ko na parang life support.“Sandali lang,” sabi ko, hindi ko na alam kanino.Huminga ako nang malalim.This was supposed to be happy chaos. And it was—but after everything we went through, minsan nakakapanibago.Sumasakit na ang ulo ko sa nang yayari sa paligid.. nasaan na ba kasi si Gabriel?Gabriel's POVFrom the outside, mukhang kontrolado na ang lahat.Schedules. Suppliers. Security. Payments.But inside?I was counting exits again.Not because I was scared.Because habits like these don’t disappear overnight.“Sir, okay na po yung backup venu
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Chapter: Chapter 46: The Woman Who Refused to Be SavedElise's POVThey thought Gabriel was their only enemy. Akala nila, I’m just a victim waiting to be saved, yung sunud-sunuran lang at laging nasa likuran niya nag aantay at laging pino-protektahan. Diyan sila nag kaka-mali.Today is the day para matapos na ang lahat ng ito.Tinitigan ko ang sarili ko sa salamin; I’m wearing black. Not because I’m sad, but because this is war and we will make sure this will end today.“Ready ka na?” tanong ni Gabriel. I turned to face him, my gaze steady. Walang bahid ng takot. Because I know this time we will again.“I’ve been ready,” sagot ko. And that’s when I realized—he’s not going to intervene. Not because he’s weak, but because he chose to let me take the lead this time.Lumabas na kami ng mansyon para tumungo sa court.Gabriel’s POVNasa loob kami ng sasakyan, pasulyap-sulyap ako kay Elise. She's so focus sa mga papel na hawak niya, napangiti ako, alam ko pagod na sya sa lahat ng drama na nang yayari sa buhay namin.Matapos kong i park ang sasak
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Chapter: Chapter 45: White Dresses and Red WarningsElise's POVThey say wedding days are supposed to feel light. Masaya dapat at punong-puno ng excitement.Pero habang pinapasadya yung wedding dress ko, ang bigat ng dibdib hindi ko alam kung kinakabahan ba ako sa papalapit na kasal o dahil ba hindi ako satisfied sa pagka wala ni Daniel. Para bang may mga matang naka tingin sa akin“Ma’am Elise?” tawag ng designer. “You okay?”Ngumiti ako pilit. “Yes. Just tired.”Hindi ko masabing bawat fitting, pakiramdam ko ay may mangyayaring masama.At mas lalong hindi ko masabi na gabi-gabi, napapanaginipan ko si Daniel—nakangiti sa likod ng simbahan, hawak ang kamay ni Sofia.I shuddered. Stress lang ang lahat ng itoGabriel's POVSecurity list—triple checked.Guest list—verified.Venue—locked down.I was treating my own wedding like a military operation. And I didn’t care if it killed the romance. Because Daniel was still breathing. And men like him never disappear. They just wait.“Boss,” my head of security said, lowering his voice. “May move
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Chapter: Chapter 44: When Monsters Stop PretendingGabriel's POVThere are men who hide their demons. And then there are men who become them when pushed.Daniel Monteclaros made one fatal mistake—He thought court was the battlefield.He thought I’d play clean.I was in my office when the call came.Not from Elise.Not from the nanny.From an unfamiliar number.I answered anyway.“Mr. Navarro,” a man’s voice said calmly. “You might want to check the news.”The line went dead.Seconds later, my phone exploded with notifications.Articles. Headlines.BUSINESS TYCOON GABRIEL NAVARRO LINKED TO ILLEGAL TRANSACTIONS.ANONYMOUS SOURCE CLAIMS CHILD USED AS LEVERAGE.My jaw clenched.Daniel.I slammed my fist on the desk.That son of a bitch wasn’t trying to win custody anymore.He was trying to destroy me.I didn’t panic.I smiled.Because now… I didn’t have to pretend.Elise's POVI knew something was wrong the moment I couldn’t reach Gabriel.Three calls.Nothing.Then my phone rang.“Ma’am,” the nanny said, her voice shaking. “Someone was
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Chapter: Chapter 43: Lines Drawn in Blood and LawElise's POVThe courtroom smelled like old paper and cold authority.Parang bawat hakbang ko papasok, binubura ang pagiging babae ko at ginagawa akong kaso—a mother under scrutiny. I hated it. Every single second of it.Gabriel’s hand wrapped around mine the moment we sat down. Gentle and Possessive. As if he was silently telling the entire room—She’s mine. That child is mine. Touch them and I’ll burn you alive. yan nalang lagi tumatakbo sa isip koI should’ve felt embarrassed.But instead… I felt safe.Across the room, Daniel stood.Seven years didn’t soften him. If anything, he looked sharper—suit pressed, jaw tight, eyes calculating. When his gaze landed on me, I felt that familiar unease crawl up my spine. Ano ba talaga ang pakay mo Daniel?Like I was something he once owned.And that made my stomach turn.“Don’t look at him,” Gabriel said quietly, leaning closer. His voice was calm, but I knew him well enough now.That was restrained fury.“I’m fine,” I whispered.“No,” he corre
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Having an Affair with my Step-Daddy (Rated SPG)
Sarah Reynolds, a gifted artist, opens her new gallery exhibition amid the sun-drenched streets of Spain, where passion burns like a summer storm. Her breathtaking beauty attracts attention from all directions, but she is fully captured by the mysterious Damian Thorne, who is twice her age and has a captivating presence and heavenly charm. What starts out as a single drink turns into a memorable one-night affair that leaves both parties speechless and wanting more. Sarah is unaware that Eleanor, her mother, is covertly seeing Damian.
After the hectic affair, Sarah returns to the Philippines and attempts to get rid of the heat from that evening. Two weeks later, her lively mother, Eleanor, talks nonstop about her new lover's imposing charm and alluring allure, creating an impression that is unintentionally false. Three weeks after their meeting, Eleanor proudly introduces Damian as her lover, and the truth falls apart. Sarah is shocked, but they both pretend to be calm, hiding the electric tension with courteous grins, even though Damian's ravenous glance shows how desperate he is to get her back.
Sarah struggles between loyalty and desire since she doesn't want to break her mother's heart. However, destiny weaves its complex web: Eleanor and Damian become family when they get married in an expensive ceremony a month later. The forbidden flame rekindles behind the façade of domestic contentment. Sarah and Damian give in to moments of intense love that have been taken—secret affairs in dark places where guilt feeds the flames and every touch puts everything at risk. Sarah must manage the seductive attraction of the older man who now shares her mother's bed in this web of secrets, love, lust, and lies while protecting an affair that might destroy their entire world.
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Chapter: Chapter 13: The GuiltSarah woke up to find that she was completely alone. It was already almost ten in the morning when she opened her eyes.Her body ached from what had happened the night before. She slowly scanned the room—there was no sign of Damian Thorne anywhere.She stood up, wrapped the white blanket around her body, and walked toward the door where her bag lay on the floor.She picked it up and opened it, searching for her phone. When she finally found it and checked the screen, her heart sank—29 missed calls from her mother, Eleanor. There were 12 missed calls from Luca, along with several text messages.She rubbed her forehead, forcing herself to remember what had happened the night before. With a heavy sigh, she went back to the bed, lay down, and exhaled slowly.-When Damian arrived back at the mansion at eight forty three in the morning, Eleanor immediately approached him.“Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you since last night. You said there was traffic—so why are you only getti
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Chapter: Chapter 12: Bite Marks and Silent CallsThe dim glow of the bedside lamp cast long shadows across the rumpled sheets, the air thick with the scent of sweat and sex.Sarah’s back arched off the mattress as Damian drove into her with a force that stole her breath, each thrust deep, unrelenting, his thick cock stretching her slick pussy to the point of ache.She clung to him, her fingers digging into the hard muscle of his shoulders, her nails leaving half-moon marks in his skin.The bed creaked beneath them, the headboard knocking rhythmically against the wall, a steady beat to the filthy symphony of their bodies slapping together, the wet sounds of her arousal filling the room.Damian’s hands were iron clamps on her hips, his fingers pressing so hard she knew there’d be bruises tomorrow—marks she’d trace in the mirror, remembering this, the way he fucked her like he owned her.His breath came in rough, hot bursts against her ear, his voice a low, possessive growl. “You’re mine, Sarah. My fucking property.” The words sent a
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Chapter: Chapter 11: Edge of PossessionThe night air was thick with the scent of cigarette smoke and damp pavement as Damian leaned against the cold brick wall outside the event hall, his broad shoulders tense beneath the tailored cut of his suit.The ember of his cigarette glowed like a warning in the dark, each drag slow, deliberate—an attempt to burn away the image seared into his mind. Sarah. Laughing. Touching him. That fucking pretty boy, Luca, with his smug grin and hands all over what Damian still considered his.The memory of her fingers brushing Luca’s arm, the way she’d tilted her head back when he whispered something in her ear—it coiled in Damian’s gut like a serpent, venomous and relentless.His phone buzzed in his pocket, the vibration sharp against his thigh. He exhaled a stream of smoke before pulling it out, the screen lighting up with Eleanor’s name.His jaw tightened. He didn’t have the patience for her tonight, not when the taste of betrayal was still bitter on his tongue. He answered, his voice low,
Última actualización: 2025-12-22
Chapter: Chapter 10: Glass ReflectionsThe first light of dawn had barely touched the skyline when Damian stepped into the empty elevator of Thorne & Co.’s headquarters, his polished Oxfords clicking against the marble floor.The building was still, the hum of the city outside muted by the thick glass walls, but his pulse was anything but quiet.His fingers twitched around the leather portfolio in his hand, the weight of the documents inside—finalized, signed, sealed—sending a thrill through him.The merger with the American investor had gone through. After months of negotiations, late-night calls across time zones, and enough red tape to strangle a man, it was done.Tonight, the gala would be more than a celebration; it would be a statement. Thorne & Co. was no longer just a European powerhouse—it was a global force.He exhaled sharply as the elevator ascended, the reflection in the mirrored walls showing a man who looked every bit the part: tailored navy suit, crisp white shirt, a tie knotted with precision. But his dark
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Chapter: Chapter 9: Flickering ShadowsThe organ music swelled, a saccharine tide Sarah wanted to drown in. After one week. One week of agonizing replays, sleepless nights punctuated by the ghosts of whispered promises and shattered trust in that secret room. Now, here she was, watching her mother glide serenely down the aisle towards Damian. Her Damian. Or, more accurately, Eleanor's Damian.Sarah’s stomach churned. She should be happy. This was her mother's fairytale. A second chance at love after years of quiet widowhood. But all she felt was a suffocating guilt, a lead weight anchoring her heart to the floor.Naomi, her best friend since kindergarten, squeezed her hand. "Forget that jerk," she hissed, her voice barely audible above the music. "She doesn't deserve either of you."Sarah managed a faint smile, more grimace than genuine amusement. Easy for Naomi to say. Naomi wasn't carrying the burden of knowing. She wasn't the one who had stumbled upon her mother and Damian, in a moment of unguarded passion, in that hidd
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Chapter: Chapter 8: His ChainsThe mansion door groaned shut behind Eleanor, her silhouette swallowed by the mist curling along the grounds. Sarah exhaled, ready to follow—until a sudden chill brushed the back of her neck.Damian appeared beside her she didn’t get two steps before his hand clamped around her wrist, his fingers like steel bands, unyielding.The heat of his bare torso pressed against her back as he yanked her against him, the scent of his cologne—dark, spiced, intoxicating—filling her lungs as she gasped.His suit jacket had been discarded hours ago, his crisp white shirt unbuttoned just enough to reveal the hard planes of his chest,“Running already?” His breath was hot against her ear, his lips brushing the shell of it just long enough to send a traitorous shiver down her spine. “We haven’t even gotten to the best part.”Sarah’s pulse hammered in her throat, her blouse clinging to her skin, the silk damp with sweat. “Let go of me,” she snapped, but her voice lacked its usual bite, thick with somet
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Chapter: CHAPTER 22 — THE VOWS AND THE BETRAYALKina umagahan nag gising si Celestine katabi si Lysander hawak hawak nito ang kamay na may suot na sing-sing pero sa isip-isip nito they are married only sa paper pero wal silang formal ceremony"Do you want to marry me again?" tanong ni Lysander half sleep, nabigla si Celestine sa tanong niya"a..e." utal na bigkas ni Celestine hindi parin kasi mag sink in sa kanya ang nang yari ka gabiNiyakap ni Lysander si Celestine sa bewang ng napaka higpit at sabay bulong nito "Let's get married later, I want to show you off to the world and how lucky I am to have Celestine Alaric in my life" natawa si Celestine wala talagang imposible sa isang bilyonaryo.--------------------------Mula sa pinakataas ng Vale Tower, tanaw ni Celestine ang lungsod na minsan ay naging kulungan. Ngayon, iyon na ang magiging saksi sa bago nilang simula.The wedding wasn’t just a celebration — it was a statement. Na kahit ilang beses silang binasag ng mundo, pipiliin pa rin nilang tumayo… magkasama.Sa grand hal
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Chapter: Chapter 21 — THE STORY WE FORGOTTahimik ang gabi.Ang ulan kanina ay napalitan ng mahina at banayad na ambon, parang sinasadya ng langit na bigyan sila ng oras para huminga.Nasa veranda sina Celestine at Lysander.May kandila sa gitna ng mesa, kumikislap-kislap sa pagitan nila.Sa background, mahinang jazz na paulit-ulit tumutugtog sa lumang record player — parang soundtrack ng isang pelikulang ayaw mong matapos.“Kanina ka pa tahimik,” sabi ni Celestine, habang nakasandal sa upuan, hawak ang mug ng tsaa.Lysander looked at her, eyes softer than she’d ever seen. “Kasi bihira akong mapatahimik.”Ngumiti siya. “Oh? What’s bothering the billionaire this time?”Hindi ito sumagot agad.Sa halip, tumayo siya, lumapit, at tumigil sa harap niya — parang gustong sabihin ang isang bagay na matagal nang tinatago.“Celestine,” mahina niyang simula. “Can I tell you something? Something… I never told anyone before.”Umangat ang tingin ni Celestine, curious pero marahang tumango.“Go on.”Huminga nang malalim si Lysander. “When I
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Chapter: Chapter 20 — BETWEEN SHADOWS AND FIRETahimik ang buong penthouse.Tanging tunog ng ulan sa salamin at mahihinang tik-tak ng orasan ang naririnig.Si Celestine, nakatayo sa may balcony, suot lang ang oversized na white shirt ni Lysander.Wala siyang make-up, wala ring camera — just herself. Vulnerable. Real.Mula sa loob, si Lysander ay tahimik na nagmamasid.Nakasuot ng black shirt, may hawak na basong whisky pero hindi niya nilalagok.Para bang, sa tagal ng panahong pinagkait sa kanya ng mundo ang katahimikan, ngayon lang siya huminga.“Hindi mo na kailangang bantayan ako,” mahina ang tinig ni Celestine, hindi lumilingon.“Hindi ako nagbabantay,” sagot ni Lysander, lumapit. “I’m memorizing the only thing that makes sense.”Napangiti siya, mapait. “Smooth talker.”“Hindi ako smooth,” bulong nito, tumigil sa likod niya. “Sobrang gulo ko nga, ‘di ba?”Huminga siya nang malalim, ramdam ang init ng katawan nito kahit may distansya pa silang dalawa.“You scare me sometimes,” sabi ni Celestine, halos pabulong. “’Cause I don’t
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Chapter: Chapter 19 — DINNER WITH THE DEVILTahimik ang loob ng sasakyan habang binabaybay ni Celestine ang daan papunta sa Fontaine Estate. Ang Fontaine Estate ay pag aari mismo ng pamilya ni Lucienne.Ang headlights ng kotse ay naglalaro sa mga dahon ng puno .Sa kabilang upuan, si Lysander ay tahimik lang. Nakasuot ng dark suit, expressionless, pero ramdam ni Celestine ang tensyon sa bawat paghinga nito.“Sure ka ba talaga dito?” mahina niyang tanong, habang hindi inaalis ang tingin sa labas ng bintana.“Lucienne doesn’t invite without motive.”“I need to face her,” mahinang sagot ni Celestine. “Ayoko nang puro takot. Gusto ko ng sagot.”“Then I’ll be outside,” sagot ni Lysander, mahigpit ang panga. “But if she tries anything—”Napatingin siya rito, at kahit madilim, kitang-kita niya ang lalim ng pag-aalala sa mga mata nito.“Relax,” pilit niyang ngiti. “Hindi ako madaling mahulog sa kung ano man ang iniisip niya.”Pagdating sa Fontaine Estate, sinalubong siya ng malaking iron gate at isang buntong alon ng malamig na hangin.
Última actualización: 2025-10-19
Chapter: Chapter 18 — The Lady’s SecretMalakas ang ulan nang gabing ‘yon. Mga patak na parang bala sa salamin ng kotse habang nakatulala si Celestine, hawak pa rin ang cellphone na may nakasulat na text:“Next leak: your mother’s secret. – L.I.B.”Paulit-ulit. Parang echo sa isip niya, habang humahalo ang tunog ng ulan sa tibok ng puso niya.“Celestine.” Boses ni Lysander, Nasa likod siya ng manibela, mata sa daan pero ang atensyon—lahat nasa kanya.“Don’t look at that again,” sabi niya, pang kokombinse nito “Gusto ko lang malaman kung sino ang nagpadala.”“You won’t like what you’ll find.”Napatingin siya kay Lysander. Basa ng ulan ang buhok nito, may bahid ng pagod at galit. Pero ang mga mata—protective, intense, at may halong takot.“You’re hiding something,” sabi ni Celestine, diretso. “And you think I’ll just sit here and do nothing?”Tahimik si Lysander. Hanggang sa bigla niyang itinabi ang kotse sa ilalim ng tulay. Binuksan niya ang ilaw sa loob—dim lang, pero sapat para makita ni Celestine na seryoso siy
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Chapter: Chapter 17 — A Devil’s HandshakeAng tunog ng basag na salamin ang unang narinig sa loob ng silid ni Cassandra. Tumilapon ang wine glass sa sahig, tumalsik ang pulang alak sa mamahaling carpet. “WHAT?!” “He said what to you?!”Si Lucienne ay nakaupo lang sa sofa, kalmado habang umiinom ng champagne, parang wala lang.“You’re overreacting, Cassandra.” she said in a calm tone“Overreacting? He told me—‘I’ll make sure your family’s shares drop to zero by morning!’ Ano ‘yon, Lucienne? Threat ‘yon! Hindi ako papayag na basta na lang akong gaganunin ng Lysander Vale na ‘yon!”Umirap si Lucienne at tumayo, at nag lakad papunta sa kanya“You should’ve known better. You tried to corner him, and now you’re surprised na bumawi siya?”Napatigil si Cassandra, nakapamewang, halos maiyak sa galit."You were the one who told me to do something about Celestine! Now look what happened! Lahat ng plano natin—nasira!”“Hindi kita pinilit, Cassandra. Ginawa mo ‘yan kasi hindi mo matanggap na hindi ikaw ang pinili.”Na off bigla si Cas
Última actualización: 2025-10-15

I'M THE BILLIONAIRES SLAVE
Sa isang mundong pinaghaharian ng yaman at kapangyarihan, ipinanganak si Elena Cruz sa kahirapan.
Maganda siya—mala-porselanang kutis, brown ang mata, at may alindog na kahit sa simpleng ayos ay nakakakuha ng pansin. Pero sa likod ng ganda, puno ng sugat ang kanyang buhay—ama niyang lulong sa sugal at inang kasambahay sa pamilya ng mga Monteverde, isa sa pinakamayamang angkan sa bansa.
Isang gabi, nagbago ang lahat.
Sa desperasyon at gutom, nagnakaw ang kanyang ama mula sa mansion ng mga Monteverde—isang kasalanang nahuli sa CCTV. At nang mabunyag ito, nasira hindi lang ang tiwala, kundi pati ang buhay nilang mag-ina.
Sa gitna ng kahihiyan, pagkakautang, at apoy na sumunog sa kanilang tahanan, namatay ang kanyang ina sa konsensya at pangamba, habang nagtatago naman ang ama.
Walang ibang natira kay Elena kundi ang pangalang minantsahan ng kasalanan.
Hanggang sa isang gabi, muling tumagpo ang landas nila ni Lance Monteverde—ang bilyonaryong CEO na anak ng among pinagsilbihan ng kanyang ina. Malamig, makapangyarihan, at walang pakialam sa pag-ibig. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, tila may kakaibang puwersang nagtulak sa kanya na iligtas si Elena mula sa kamay ng mga mapang-abusong nanghihingi ng utang.
Kapalit ng kaligtasan, isang alok ang binitawan ni Lance:
“Babayaran ko ang lahat ng utang mo, Elena. Pero may kapalit... ikaw.”
Sa pagitan ng utang, galit, at pag-ibig na unti-unting tumutubo sa gitna ng poot—mapipilitan si Elena na maging asawa ng lalaking kinaiinisan at kinatatakutan niya…
ang lalaking unti-unti ring matututo kung ano ang tunay na halaga ng pag-ibig at pagkatao.
Ngunit sa mundo ng mga Monteverde, walang libre.
At sa dulo ng bawat pangako, may kapalit na kalayaan.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 20 – THE GARDEN DATEELENA’S POVHindi ko alam kung bakit ako kinakabahan.Hello?Date lang ’to.Well… technically hindi lang date kasi si Lance ’yong kasama ko.At si Lance, kapag may ginawa, hindi pwedeng simple. Lagi siyang may pa-“wow effect.”Kanina pa siya naglalakad paikot sa sala, naka-white button-down, sleeves rolled up, at naka-black slacks na parang sinadya niyang patibukin ang puso ko na parang sirang tambol.“Ready?” tanong niya, checking his watch.“Yeah,” sagot ko, kahit hindi naman.Kasi bakit parang nakadikit sa dibdib ko ang kaba?He offered his hand.Hindi ko alam kung bakit automatic akong napahawak.At bakit parang…Mas gusto ko nang hindi niya ito bitawan.No no no.. erase erase..LANCE’S POVShe looks like spring.Fresh.Soft.Warm.At damn, hindi siya nag-effort. Naka-simple flower dress lang siya, but she’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.“Where are we going?” she asked, trying to sound chill.“Secret.”“Lance—”“Elena,” sagot ko, raising a brow, “just trust me.”She pur
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Chapter: CHAPTER 19 – DINNER WITH FIREWORKS Lance & Elena POVLANCE’S POVKumakain siya ng cereal sa harap ko habang nakaupo sa barstool, naka-oversized shirt na parang sinadya niyang akitin ako nang hindi sinasadya, na ewanOr sinasadya niya—pero ayaw niya aminin. Alam ko. Ako pa ba? Kanina pa siya umiiwas ng tingin, pero sinusulyapan ako paminsan-minsan. At ako? Kanina pa ako nakakunot-noo kahit wala namang dahilan. Nakaka-badtrip ang ganda niya lalo sa mga mata koPinatong ko ang coffee mug sa countertop at huminga nang malalim.“Elena.”“Ano?” S****p niya ng cereal, hindi man lang tumitingin.“May rules tayong bago.”Napahinto siya at tumingin sa akin ng nakakunot-noo. “Ha? Rules ulit? Para ka namang—”“Asawa mo?” putol ko. I smirk.She choked on her cereal. Good. Deserve.“O-oy! Hindi ko ’yun sinabi—”“Well, I’m saying it.”She turned red. And I loved it way too much.“Starting today,” I continued, leaning closer, “hindi ka aalis ng hindi nagpapaalam.”“Lance—”“And you stay beside me. Always. Hindi ka pupunta kung saan-saan mag-i
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Chapter: CHAPTER 18 – CLAIMED BY HIS SHADOWElena’s POVMainit.’Yun agad ang naramdaman ko pagdilat ko—para bang may nakayakap sa’kin, mahigpit, sobrang higpit, pero… hindi masakit yung pagka yakap niya sa akin actually it's comforting in a terrifying way.And then na-realize ko kung bakit.Si Lance.Huminga ako nang malalim, halos mapasinghap. He was pressed against my back, one arm wrapped around my waist, the other tucked under my neck. His breath ghosted against the side of my cheek—ang init ng hininga niya..We slept together not just once, but twice gosh! Not just in the same bed— But like that. Like something happened. Like something changed.Pinilit kong kumilos ng kaunti, pero mas hinigpitan niya ang hawak, para bang kahit sa panaginip ayaw niya akong pakawalan.“Lance…” bulong ko tinatantiya kung gising na siya.Walang tugon, pero mas humigpit pa lalo ang pagyakap niya.Oh God.Hindi ko alam kung iiyak ako sa hiya o masisigawan ko siya o matutunaw ako sa init ng hininga niya sa batok ko.Pero bago pa ako
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Chapter: CHAPTER 17 – THE MORNING AFTERLance’s POVUmaga na.At ang unang bagay na nakita ko pagdilat ko… ay siya.Si Elena.Mahimbing ang tulog. Tahimik. Mukha siyang anghel.And God—she was lying beside me. Under the same sheets. Skin to skin.At wala kaming suot.For a moment, akala ko nananaginip pa rin ako. Akala ko hallucination lang ito dahil sa kahapon—yung takot, yung galit, yung tensyon, yung init—lahat ng iyon sumabog kagabi.Pero hindi. Totoo ito.Totoong katabi ko siya. Totoong nakahilig ang ulo niya sa balikat ko. Totoong nakapulupot pa ang kamay niya sa may tadyang ko. Totoong magulo ang buhok niya dahil sa… dahil sa kagabi.And me?I felt like I won the damn lottery.The real one. Yung 900-million-jackpot-level.Because for the first time — she wasn’t pushing me away. She wasn’t scared of me. She wasn’t angry.She was just… there. With me. Sa kama niya. Sa yakap ko.And God, hindi ko alam kung paano ko iha-handle ‘to.Huminga ako nang malalim, trying not to wake her. Kahit ko
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Chapter: CHAPTER 16 – INIT NG GABIElena's POVTiningnan ko ang likod niya habang humahakbang palayo. Ang bawat yapak niya, bumabaon sa puso ko. Gusto kong hilahin siya pabalik, yakapin nang mahigpit, pero ang mga salita ko, parang nakakadena. Hindi ko mailabas. Ang hangin sa paligid, biglang lumamig.“Pumapayag na ako,” lumabas sa bibig ko. Isang bulong na halos di marinig, pero sapat para huminto siya.Naramdaman ko ang pagtigil ng mundo. Hindi siya lumingon. Nanatili siyang nakatalikod, ang mga balikat niya, parang may bigat na dinadala.“I want to be your slave,” sabi ko, mas malakas na ngayon. Napasabunot siya sa buhok. Ang katawan niya, bahagyang umiling. Hindi ko maintindihan. Bakit hindi siya lumingon? Bakit hindi siya nagsasalita? Hindi ba sya masaya? Galit ba sya?Ilang sigundo ang nag daan at..Dahan-dahan siyang lumingon. Ang mga mata niya, parang may apoy na nagliliyab. Naglakad siya pabalik sa akin, ang bawat hakbang ay mabigat. Naramdaman ko ang tibok ng puso ko sa tenga. Bakit nga ba kasi ako kinakabaha
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Chapter: CHAPTER 15 – SA GITNA NG DILIMElena’s POVHindi ko alam kung anong pumasok sa isip ko kung bakit ako naglakad palabas ng mansion na naka-robe lang. Siguro dahil sobrang bigat ng dibdib ko. Yung pakiramdam na parang nilunod ka ng mundo tapos ikaw pa ang may kasalanan kung bakit ka humihinga ang saklap diba?Sobrang sakit.Pinapirma ako ni Lance sa kontrata na parang wala akong halaga. “The Billionaire’s Slave.” Grabe. Ni hindi ko kayang banggitin nang hindi nanginginig yung kamay ko. Napaka-unfair. Napaka—walang puso.At ang mas masakit? Hindi man lang niya ako pinigilan nang tumanggi ako. Hindi niya ako hinabol. Hindi siya nagalit. Hindi siya nagpilit. Wala. Pinabayaan lang niya ako na parang hindi ko siya asawa sa papel.Tao pa ba ako sa paningin niya?Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa robe habang naglalakad ako sa madilim na kalsada. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako papunta. Ang alam ko lang, malayo sa mansion na iyon. Sa lugar na iyon. Sa lalaki na iyon.Hanggang sa may mapansing mga lalaki sa gilid-gilid ng street. Mga ta
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