Chapter: Chapter 50The scent of brewing coffee filled Danielle’s condo, warm and rich, like the comfort of a quiet Sunday morning. Ashley was curled up on the couch, Danielle’s oversized hoodie swallowing her frame as she held a steaming mug close to her lips. The rain had returned—gentle this time, a rhythmic tapping against the windows, not unlike the pace they had chosen for themselves.“Ang tahimik mo,” Danielle murmured, settling beside her. She reached for Ashley’s free hand, her thumb drawing slow, soothing circles on her skin.Ashley smiled, eyes soft. “Masarap lang yung moment. Parang... finally, wala tayong kailangang patunayan.”Danielle leaned in, resting her head on Ashley’s shoulder. “Minsan iniisip ko, what if I met you earlier? Sa panahon na mas buo pa ako.”Ashley turned to her, their foreheads nearly touching. “If we met earlier, baka hindi pa ako handang tanggapin ka. Or baka ikaw yung di pa handang mahalin ako.”Danielle let out a quiet laugh, almost a sigh. “Ang dami nating pinagdaa
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Chapter: Chapter 49The next few days after Danielle broke down in Ashley’s arms felt quieter—more fragile. They moved around each other with an unspoken gentleness, as though both were trying not to disturb the raw vulnerability that had been laid bare that night.Danielle started coming home earlier, though her mind often remained elsewhere. Ashley, for her part, gave her space while being present in all the small ways—brewing her favorite tea without being asked, quietly folding Danielle’s laundry while she worked late in the study, even leaving little notes on her desk that read “I believe in you.”But silence had a way of stretching between them, especially when truths remained unspoken.One evening, as they sat on opposite ends of the couch watching a movie neither of them was really paying attention to, Ashley finally broke the silence.“Have you thought about what you said?” she asked quietly, her eyes fixed on the flickering screen. “About not knowing who you are outside of work?”Danielle pause
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Chapter: Chapter 48Weeks had passed since that pivotal conversation on the balcony, and life had returned to a semblance of normalcy. Ashley and Danielle had settled into a routine that balanced their work and personal lives more smoothly. However, the challenges of their respective careers continued to linger over them, sometimes creating subtle tension, sometimes stirring up old fears.It was a typical Monday, and both women were consumed with work. The office had been a whirlwind of activity since Danielle had taken on a more hands-on leadership role. There had been new projects, deadlines, and countless meetings. Meanwhile, Ashley was becoming more involved in a major client proposal, one that required long hours and quick thinking.That evening, as Ashley arrived home after a particularly grueling day, she was met with an unexpected silence. Usually, Danielle would be in the living room or kitchen, but tonight, the apartment felt eerily quiet."Danielle?" Ashley called out, setting her bag down by
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Chapter: Chapter 47It had been two months since that pivotal conversation on the balcony. Things between Ashley and Danielle had settled into a comfortable rhythm, yet the undercurrent of tension still lingered at times, especially with the demands of work continuously testing their bond. Danielle had made strides in learning to balance her career with her personal life, but as always, there was an ever-present fear of letting one thing slip while the other demanded attention.One evening, after a particularly long workday, Danielle arrived home late, her shoulders slumped under the weight of another exhausting meeting. The apartment was quiet, the soft glow of the living room lights casting long shadows on the walls. Ashley was in the kitchen, humming softly to herself, clearly in the middle of preparing dinner. It was a small act of care that never went unnoticed by Danielle.As she kicked off her shoes, Danielle leaned against the doorway, watching Ashley move around the kitchen with ease. There was
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Chapter: Chapter 46The following weeks were a delicate dance between emotional breakthroughs and stumbles, as both Danielle and Ashley tried to navigate the tightrope between their professional responsibilities and personal lives. Despite their best efforts to be present for each other, there were days when the weight of the world seemed too heavy to bear. And for Danielle, there were moments when the pull of her career was stronger than anything else.One particular evening, Ashley and Danielle were sitting in the cozy living room of their shared apartment, the gentle hum of the city outside filtering through the window. It had been a rare, quiet evening with no work calls, no urgent deadlines. It was one of the first times in a while that they were able to relax and just be. But even then, the silence between them felt charged, as though there was more unsaid than spoken.Ashley glanced over at Danielle, who had her eyes fixed on her phone. Her fingers were poised above the screen, but there was a hes
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Chapter: Chapter 45The months continued to slip by as Danielle and Ashley learned to balance their personal and professional lives. The bond between them deepened, but so did the complexity of their individual worlds. While they had managed to navigate the growing intimacy between them, new pressures were beginning to mount. Both in their careers and in their personal lives, the weight of responsibility was starting to feel heavier. Yet, despite the challenges, they held onto each other, their connection stronger than ever.One evening, as they sat together on their couch, Ashley felt the weight of the future pressing in on her. She had always been an optimist, someone who believed in the possibilities of tomorrow, but lately, uncertainty had crept into her mind. It wasn’t about her feelings for Danielle—those were as strong as ever—but the unknowns that surrounded them. She had been asking herself if they were truly ready to take the next step, if they could build a life together beyond the walls of th
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Chapter: Chapter 20The days following the conversation with Akihiro felt heavier for Paula than any of the intense moments leading up to it. The walls she'd built—so carefully constructed around her emotions and her mission—were now cracked, and the cracks deepened with every passing hour. She could no longer escape the gnawing feeling that everything was slipping away, her carefully devised plan unraveling in ways she hadn’t expected. She had gone into this with a singular goal: stop the wedding and take control of Akihiro’s heart and business for her own reasons. Now, it seemed, her heart was being pulled into the very web she had spun.Her handler, on the other side of her mission, had called that morning. Paula hadn’t answered, even though the call was important—more important than anything else. But what could she say? The mission was spiraling out of her control. She couldn’t bring herself to do it anymore. The lines had blurred, and she couldn’t distinguish between who she was working for and who
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Chapter: Chapter 19The days after the conversation with Akihiro felt like a blur, a haze of numbness that Paula could neither shake nor make sense of. Each morning, she forced herself to get out of bed, to put on the facade of composure, to walk into the office and act as if everything was fine, when in reality, everything had crumbled around her. Akihiro’s words kept playing on a loop in her mind: “I can’t keep pretending.” They cut through her like a blade, each repetition stripping away the last remnants of her confidence.She had left his office that day with a vague sense of resolve, as though the conversation had somehow marked a closing chapter. But even as she closed the door behind her, a part of her was unsure—was this truly the end? Or had it merely been a painful pause?Paula threw herself into work, pouring her energy into managing the tasks at hand. If she could just stay busy enough, maybe the ache in her chest would lessen. But as the hours passed and the days turned into weeks, the ache
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Chapter: Chapter 18The days that followed her conversation with Akihiro were marked by a strange kind of quiet. The weight of what had happened settled heavily in the pit of Paula’s stomach. She had made a choice, and though she knew it was the right one, there was no denying the hollow emptiness that accompanied it. The truth was, she had hoped for more than just a chance to rebuild trust. She had hoped for a resolution, for Akihiro to say he could forgive her, to tell her that everything would be okay. But instead, he had asked for time—and that alone was a constant reminder of the precariousness of her situation.Paula’s life was divided into two worlds now. One was the office, where she went through the motions of her job with the same precision and focus she had always had. Her work was a constant, a routine that grounded her, even as it felt increasingly hollow. But there was no escaping the ghosts of the past that haunted her. Every email she sent, every meeting she attended, was tainted by the k
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Chapter: Chapter 17The days after Paula’s decision were an uncharted territory she never thought she would enter. The first few hours were a blur of conflicting emotions: relief, fear, and an overwhelming sense of the unknown. She had chosen to sever her ties with the mission, to let go of everything she had built in the name of family, ambition, and survival. But in doing so, she felt as though she was standing at the edge of a cliff, gazing into an abyss with no clear way down.Her phone had remained silent for a few days after her conversation with her handler. It was almost eerily quiet, as though the world was waiting for the storm to hit. It was only when she received a message from Akihiro that the gravity of her decision truly settled in.Akihiro: We need to talk. Can you meet me?The words hit her like a wave crashing against the shore. She hadn’t expected him to reach out so soon, but there it was—an invitation to face the consequences of her actions head-on. She had no idea what to expect, bu
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Chapter: Chapter 16The door to Akihiro’s office clicked shut behind her, but Paula remained frozen in the hallway. She could still feel the weight of his words, lingering like a shadow over her. It’s over. Those words kept echoing in her head, and they felt like the death knell of everything she had worked toward. The mission, the plan, the quiet manipulations—it all seemed meaningless now. She had lost him, and in doing so, had lost her purpose.Her fingers clutched at the fabric of her blouse, as though it could anchor her to something, anything, other than the sense of devastation that was settling in. It wasn’t just the failure of the mission that hurt—it was the realization that she had genuinely begun to care for him. That somewhere along the way, amidst the lies and the half-truths, she had developed feelings that she never intended to have. And now, she had ruined it all.Paula’s knees felt weak. She couldn’t stay here. She couldn’t go back to her apartment and face the emptiness of her decision
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Chapter: Chapter 15Paula sat at her desk, staring at the blinking cursor on the screen, feeling like time had stopped. The minutes, the hours—it all blurred together. She had just come from the meeting with Akihiro, a meeting that felt like it shattered the walls she had so carefully constructed. Everything she had worked for, every calculated move she had made to slowly infiltrate his trust, now felt meaningless.Her phone buzzed, breaking the silence, and her heart skipped a beat. It was from her handler.Handler: You know what to do. Don’t let personal feelings cloud the mission.She stared at the message, the words reading like a cold reminder of why she was there in the first place. But it no longer felt like just a mission. It wasn’t just about preventing the wedding anymore, about using Akihiro to her advantage. Somewhere along the way, she had started to feel something real for him, and now it was eating her from the inside out.She leaned back in her chair, letting the weight of it all settle i
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MY EX-BOYFRIEND IS NOW MY BOSS
Three years ago, on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, Lynell Gibbs was left completely broken. It was her 20th birthday — a day she had been so excited for — but instead of candles and wishes, she got heartbreak.
Shaun Hernandez, the guy she loved with all her heart, broke up with her. No fight, no warning. Just a simple, cold explanation: “Nagising na lang daw siya at narealize na hindi na niya ito mahal.”
Those words haunted her for years. And no matter how strong she tried to be, the pain left a scar too deep to forget.
But she survived. She stood up, rebuilt herself piece by piece, and slowly became the woman she never thought she could be — stronger, wiser, and even more beautiful. Gone was the naïve girl who gave everything to someone who didn’t deserve her. She had learned her lesson.
She moved forward and opened her heart again. That’s when Martin came into her life — kind, respectful, and everything Shaun wasn’t. For the first time, she felt safe. Finally, she believed she had healed.
Until one unexpected announcement shattered her peace.
Their company was under new management. At first, she didn’t think much of it — change was normal. But everything came crashing down the moment she heard the name of their new CEO.
Shaun Hernandez.
The same man who once tore her apart... was now her boss.
Basahin
Chapter: Chapter 3Bandang alas-singko ng hapon, isa-isang nagsipagtayuan ang mga empleyado matapos makatanggap ng internal email mula kay Sir David:"All staff are requested to proceed to the 18th floor conference room for a special announcement. Please be punctual. Thank you."Lynell stared at the email, heart thudding louder than usual. Hindi niya alam kung bakit gano’n na lang ang kaba niya. In theory, normal lang dapat ito — bagong CEO, bagong direction. But something in her gut twisted uncomfortably.“Mars, tara na,” tawag ni Chinky, already clutching her notepad and pen, kahit pa wala namang required na notes. “First impression is everything, ‘di ba?”Lynell forced a smile and nodded. “Sige, let’s go.”Pagdating sa 18th floor conference room, halata agad ang effort ng admin team — may bagong flowers sa side table, nakalatag ang branded bottled water at personalized name tags sa lamesa, at may projector na naka-on na sa harap, showing only the company logo in dark blue against a white background.
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Chapter: Chapter 2Paglabas ni Lynell ng elevator, agad niyang naramdaman ang lamig ng aircon mula sa main lobby. Kahit sanay na siya sa ganitong atmosphere — polished tiles, neutral tones, maayos na front desk — iba ‘yung vibe ngayon. Mas relaxed. Mas... excited siya.Lumingon-lingon siya sandali, hinahanap ang pamilyar na mukha sa mga nakatambay sa lounge.At ayun siya.Nakatayo si Martin malapit sa isang indoor plant, hawak ang dalawang paper bags ng food, suot ang paborito nitong navy blue polo shirt na medyo hapit sa katawan (thank you sa gym), dark jeans, at puting sneakers na laging malinis — paano, OC siya sa sapatos.Napangiti si Lynell. Kahit ilang beses na silang nagkikita, may kilig pa rin. Ganito pala talaga kapag minahal ka ng tama.“Hi!” tawag niya, sabay lakad papunta rito.Napalingon si Martin, at nang makita siya, ngumiti rin ito ng malaki. 'Yung tipong ngiti na hindi lang sa labi, kundi hanggang mata.“There’s my girl,” sabi niya habang iniabot ang isang paper bag. “Brought your favor
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Chapter: Chapter 1"Okay, Lyn… one step at a time,” bulong niya habang abala sa pag-aayos ng mga papeles sa kanyang desk.It was just another busy Tuesday sa office, and Lynell Gibbs was in full work mode. First job niya ‘to as a corporate secretary sa isang malaking company sa Pasig, and kahit one month pa lang siya dito, feel na feel na niya yung pressure.She was new, clueless sa marami, pero determined. Hindi siya pwedeng magkamali — not just for herself, pero para sa pamilya niya.Habang nililista niya sa planner ang mga kailangan niyang tapusin today, inisa-isa rin niya ang documents na kailangan i-file.“Meeting summary… check. Financial reports for signature… check. Memo for distribution… on it,” she whispered, multitasking like a pro.Medyo okay naman ang office environment. Hindi toxic, hindi rin super chill, sakto lang. And sa loob ng ilang linggo, naka-adjust na rin siya kahit papaano. May mga na-vibe na rin siyang ka-team, especially si Chinky — ang officemate niyang super daldal pero super
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ONE NIGHT WITH A STRANGER
Si Madison ay Broken-hearted na gustong takasan ang sakit na dulot ng pagtataksil ni Leo. Kaya nang ayaing mag-unwind ni Jane sa bar, agad siyang pumayag. That night, she made a bold decision—wala na siyang pake.
Napatigil siya nang mapansin ang isang sobrang gwapong lalaki sa sulok, chill na chill habang umiinom. Parang magnet na nahila siya papunta rito. Sa lakas ng tama ng alak, walang sabi-sabing hinalikan niya ito sa labi.
It was supposed to be just a kiss. Pero nauwi ito sa mas matindi—isang nakakapasong tagpo sa likod ng luxury car ng lalaki. It was reckless, raw, and exactly what Madison needed to forget her pain.
That night, she felt alive again—walang iniisip, walang pagsisisi. It was supposed to be just a good memory. Isang gabing mapupunta sa limot.
Pero lahat nagbago nang malaman niyang ang lalaking iyon ay si Sebastian Sanford—isang hot, mysterious, at sikat na billionaire.
Ngayon, sobrang gulo ng isip ni Madison. Akala niya it was just a simple night—walang strings, walang drama. Pero turns out, it was the start of something way more complicated. And now, parang wala na takas pa para mag-back out.
Basahin
Chapter: Chapter 30The early morning light filtered through the blinds, casting soft shadows across Madison's office. She sat behind her desk, fingers hesitating over the keyboard. The quiet of the office was a welcome contrast to the storm of emotions she had been wrestling with the past few days. The photos had circulated like wildfire, and the whispers, even in the supposedly professional atmosphere, were unavoidable. Some employees had been kind enough to avoid bringing up the topic directly, but others weren’t so subtle. She could feel the eyes, the curiosity, the judgment.It had been days since the gossip broke out, but the weight of it still lingered.She’d tried to bury herself in work, focusing on the spreadsheets and the meetings, pretending everything was fine. But it wasn’t. And it certainly didn’t help that Sebastian, her boss, had been unusually distant. His once warm, piercing gaze now felt more guarded whenever he passed by her office. The warmth between them had turned into an unspoken
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Chapter: Chapter 29The week flew by in a flurry of emotions, with Madison grappling with the knowledge that meeting Sebastian’s family was now unavoidable. It was one of those moments she had both anticipated and dreaded. She had heard Sebastian talk about them on numerous occasions, his love for them unmistakable in his words. But she had also heard the underlying tension in his voice at times—his desire to break free from their expectations, the weight of their influence over his life.She knew the stakes were high. Family was everything to Sebastian, and although he had never pressured her to meet them, the timing felt significant. This was a new chapter in their relationship. No longer was she just the woman he spent time with in secret or at casual coffee shops. Now, she was about to step into the world that had shaped him, a world she could never fully understand but wanted to try to be a part of.Madison stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her dress for the fourth time that evening. It was a
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Chapter: Chapter 28The days following their heart-to-heart conversation at the café passed in a blur of emotions and uncertainty for Madison. Despite the calmness that seemed to settle between her and Sebastian, there were still many unanswered questions, lingering doubts, and insecurities she couldn’t shake. She had agreed to take the chance with him, but the weight of her decision was heavier than she had anticipated.She was still unsure of how she fit into his world. It wasn’t just about Sebastian—it was the world he came from, his family, the expectations, the glitz, and glamour of it all. Madison had always been grounded, simple, and she had always kept a steady distance from the excesses that came with wealth and privilege. But Sebastian wasn’t asking her to dive into that world; he was simply asking her to be with him, to be part of his life in the most intimate way possible.It was the intimacy, the vulnerability, that scared her. The thought of letting someone so deeply into her life, allowing
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Chapter: Chapter 27The next few days passed in a haze of emotions for Madison. The conversation at the restaurant with Sebastian had left her feeling both lighter and heavier at the same time. She had spoken her truth, confessed her fears, and yet, somehow, it didn’t feel like it had changed anything. They were still caught in the same cycle of uncertainty, both hesitant but yearning for something more. Despite her resolve to take it slow, Madison knew that avoiding the situation was no longer an option.She could feel herself being drawn closer to him with every passing day, and it both thrilled and terrified her. What Sebastian was offering her—his sincerity, his commitment—was something Madison had always longed for but had never thought she’d find, especially not in a man like him. The question that plagued her, though, was simple: Could she really allow herself to fall for him, given all the complications that came with his world?Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzz of her phone, the screen l
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Chapter: Chapter 26The following days felt like a blur to Madison. She had avoided Sebastian’s calls at first, giving herself the time and space she had so desperately needed. The emotions from that night at the Sanford family dinner had left her in a state of chaos, and she didn’t trust herself to respond in a way that felt right. She could still hear his words from the phone call echoing in her mind: “Take your time. I’m not asking for anything more than what you’re willing to give. I just want you in my life, Madison.”But what did that mean? What exactly did Sebastian want from her? And more importantly, what did she want from him?Her days were filled with long hours at work, keeping her mind distracted with the steady hum of office life. But when the workday ended, and she found herself alone in the quiet of her apartment, the questions always came rushing back. Her mind wandered to the quiet moments they had shared—those stolen glances, the heated kisses, the gentle conversations—and the more she
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Chapter: Chapter 25Madison’s fingers brushed against the cool surface of the doorknob as she quietly exited the grand estate, a sense of relief washing over her as the weight of the Sanford family’s scrutinizing gaze finally faded into the distance. The sound of the door clicking shut behind her felt like a small victory, though the anxiety that had settled in her chest throughout the evening remained. Her heels clicked sharply against the stone walkway as she made her way to the car, the night air cool against her flushed skin.She had never felt more out of place. The expansive, opulent mansion, the eyes of Sebastian’s family on her—it had all felt like a test. She wasn’t sure she had passed, but it was clear from the moment they sat down to dinner that she had failed in some way she couldn’t quite put her finger on. She had tried to smile, to answer their questions with the politeness expected of a guest, but underneath it all, she felt like an outsider in a world she could never truly belong to.Wha
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