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Chapter 37: A Tempting GameANGIE'S POV:"This will be your room for the time being, honey, until we get married," Arthur said as he accompanied me to the bedroom where I would be sleeping. He carried my small suitcase inside and placed it neatly beside the mahogany wardrobe.The room was grand, decorated in warm earth tones with a massive plush bed at the center, yet it felt strangely quiet. I had told him that I needed to rest because I had a lingering headache from the long trip. Fortunately, I didn't get dizzy on the plane this time. It was only my second time flying, so I was slowly getting used to the altitude and the pressure."Are you sure, honey? I'll be staying here all by myself? Is it possible for you to sleep here with me, or can I just rest in your room instead?" I asked, looking up at him while offering a few other options."I just don't want you to think I'm taking advantage of you, Miss Gie. That's why I decided to get you a separate room," he explained carefully, his

Chapter 36: Unspoken RegretsMARK'S POV:I could hardly find the words to describe the woman sitting right in front of us.Never in my life did I imagine that she would be the woman my father planned to marry. Looking at Angie in my father's arms felt like being haunted by my own past mistakes.She was my ex-girlfriend—the one I deeply regretted cheating on. She was also the woman I desperately wanted back, but I couldn't because I had gotten her cousin pregnant.Watching her act so sweet and affectionate toward my dad filled me with weakness and despair."I'm just going to the restroom," I said abruptly, standing up from my seat.My heart couldn't take what I was witnessing tonight. My pride as a man felt completely shattered by the overwhelming guilt consuming me.I hadn't prepared myself to meet Angie again under these circumstances.She was my greatest love, but I hurt her because of one huge mistake. And now, she was stepping back into my life—not as my girlfriend, but as my fath

Chapter 35: The ConfrontationANGIE'S POV:My heart raced violently inside my chest as I stepped into the mansion. My legs felt weak with every step I took into the house.If I had the choice to walk away, I would have done so long ago. But I had no choice now except to stand my ground. All I needed was the courage to face the two people who had hurt and ruined me.It was already late at night when we arrived in Manila. Upon entering the mansion, I didn't see Mark or Andrea right away. I was sure they were already resting in their rooms."Can I go to the restroom first? I just want to retouch my makeup, Sir Arthur," I said, asking for permission from the man beside me."Sure, Miss Gie. But if possible, please stop calling me 'Sir.'""Pardon?" I asked, surprised by his request."You're going to be my wife soon, Miss Gie. That's why you're here in the mansion—because I want to introduce you to my son as my future wife. So instead of calling me 'Sir,' just call me 'Honey.' It sounds swe

Chapter 34: Unspoken TruthsANGIE'S POV:"We’re going back to Manila?" I blurted out in utter surprise as Sir Arthur stood by the window, already tapping away on his phone to book our private flight back to the city.This was what I caught him doing as I stepped into his suite—he was in the middle of a sharp conversation with someone on the line, commanding orders to arrange our immediate departure.It was another bright, sunny day in Siargao, but my morning had completely flipped upside down. Honestly, all I had managed to do at this luxury island resort over the past couple of days was eat good food, sleep in king-sized beds, and flirt back and forth with my boss. It felt like a fever dream.I hadn't even been able to explore the whole resort or walk down to the white sand beach properly because he kept dragging me back inside. Every single time we stepped into the lobby or near the lounge, Matthew would suddenly appear. Sir Arthur kept insisting that his old friend was like a metal

Chapter 33: Unraveling DoubtsMARK'S POV:I slammed my phone down onto the heavy mahogany table after hearing my dad's answer. The loud clatter echoed through the spacious living room, but it did nothing to calm the storm brewing inside me.He didn't even bother to explain the full details to clear my head. He just hung up on me abruptly, without even saying who the woman he was marrying was. It felt like a slap in the face. He expected me to welcome a total stranger into our lives without asking a single question."What's wrong, Mark? Why do you seem so frustrated? Did you and your dad get into an argument?" Andrea asked as she walked into the room, handing me a tall glass of juice she had prepared.I had called my dad because I couldn't put my mind at ease. I couldn't understand what I was feeling after learning from his corporate secretary that the main office had no idea about the assistant my father had hired for his trip. Usually, every staff member went through human resources,

Chapter 32: A Bold DeclarationMR. ARTHUR'S POV:"Are you serious about your decision? You’re going to introduce me to your son?" Miss Gie asked, clearly uneasy about my plan.It has always been my habit to make quick decisions. I never like to delay things."My decision is final, Miss Gie. I'm going to introduce you to my son so he won't be shocked when I get married," I said, beginning to change my clothes.My shyness had completely vanished, so I had no issue getting dressed right in front of her.I glanced at Miss Gie’s reaction and saw the apprehension written across her face because of what I had said."Why do you look like you don't want to meet my son, Miss Gie?" I couldn't help asking her."It’s not that, Sir. I’m just worried he might not accept me. You know there’s a wide age gap between us, right? I don’t want your son to think I’m only after your money," Miss Gie explained, making me understand her anxiety.She was worried about Mark’s reaction, and I felt her concerns we