Chapter: Chapter 99: DoubtsSebastian’s POVI didn’t leave my father’s side. I stayed seated beside him, watching his pale, motionless body.I didn’t know why the strange feeling in my chest wouldn’t go away.My father had his own way of showing love. In fact, I hadn’t really felt it since I was a child.He even sent me to an orphanage just because his mistress asked him to.But I couldn’t deny that he never truly abandoned me. He always had reasons for what he did.Marcus waited quietly outside, respecting my silence. A few minutes later, a soft knock tapped against the door. It opened slightly, revealing Dr. Armand—our family physician and the best in the hospital. He wasn’t alone; several other doctors followed, and I knew they were among the best too. I made sure only the most capable and trustworthy professionals would look after him.“Mr. Whitmore,” he greeted respectfully. “I wanted to update you on your father’s condition.”I stood. “Go ahead.”He walked in with a tablet in hand, scrolling through severa
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 98: Won't Hesitate AnymoreEloise’s POV“You should get some rest now, Mother Celine,” I said.We had just helped her lie down comfortably. I pulled the blanket up over her and tucked it in.I smiled as I looked at her. The bandages on her face and body were finally gone, leaving only the scars that served as painful reminders of the fire that happened at the orphanage.Almost half of Mother Celine’s face had been burned. She no longer had any hair because even her scalp had been scorched. Her right arm, thigh, and leg were covered with scars. What happened to her was truly tragic. And yet, she never showed any sign of weakness.“Thank you, children. But I told you, you didn’t have to go through all this trouble,” she said shyly.“Mother, we just missed you. And besides, you deserve this. You’ve been away for too long,” Marian replied.Mother Celine smiled, her eyes welling with tears.“I’m just really happy to be back. I appreciate all of you.”She looked around at us and at some of the orphanage staff who wer
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-06
Chapter: Chapter 97: Red FlagsSebastian’s POVI rushed out of the orphanage as soon as I got the call.Marcus had just informed me that my father was in the hospital. He collapsed during a board meeting and was rushed there immediately.I shook my head in disbelief and jumped into the car, speeding straight to the hospital.I swear, something about this felt wrong.Dad might have always been hard on me, but that didn’t mean I didn’t care. And this incident—it didn’t make any sense. My father was one of the healthiest men I knew. He prioritized his well-being above everything else. That was why he’d practically handed all business responsibilities over to me. And now, this?Something wasn’t right.As soon as I arrived at WMH, I headed straight to his hospital room. It was located in the VVIP wing on the top floor—a floor reserved exclusively for the Whitmore family.Marcus was already waiting by the elevator. Together, we walked down the corridor toward my father's room."Sir, they're already inside," Marcus inform
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-04
Chapter: Chapter 96: A New BeginningSebastian’s POVThings had been going well ever since I learned the truth.Mildred wasn’t Ellaine. And I didn’t care anymore about whatever reason she had for telling that lie.It was infuriating. But what mattered now was that I knew the truth. It was sad, though—Ellaine was already gone. I didn’t even get the chance to make things right with her.Now, Eloise was sitting in my passenger seat, quietly looking out the window while I held her hand tightly. We were on our way to visit the orphanage and prepare it for Mother Celine’s return.I had tried to convince Mother Celine to stay in the hospital until she was fully recovered, but she insisted on coming back. She said she already missed the kids.“Do you really think it was okay to let her go back to the orphanage this soon?” I asked.From the corner of my eye, I saw her turn toward me.“You know how Mother Celine is. She won’t be at peace just lying in that hospital bed.”I sighed. “I’m just worried about her. She still needs to re
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-03
Chapter: Chapter 95: I'll protect her for youEloise’s POV“You will never be someone, Eloise.” Now I understand what she meant. Now I know what she knew.But how?How did she know about Ellaine?Ellaine had been dead for years. How could Mildred have known about my sister?“You should follow him, Eloise. Explain it better to Sebastian,” Mother Celine urged.I sighed.She was right. I knew it wouldn’t be easy for Sebastian to accept the truth. Especially after Mildred had likely deceived him.I stood up.“I’ll be back, Mother.”She nodded, so I walked out of the room.Sebastian was no longer in the hallway, so I quickened my pace. And when I turned the corner, I saw him standing in front of the elevator, waiting for the doors to open.“Sebastian!”He turned around at the sound of my voice.He sighed when he saw me.“Where are you going?” I asked.He looked back at the elevator doors.“I need to talk to her, Eloise. I need to know why.”“If anyone can give you the truth, it’s me, Sebastian. Ellaine is my sister!” I insisted.“The
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-02
Chapter: Chapter 94: Ellaine 2Eloise’s POVFor years, I had been wondering what happened to him.If he was okay. What kind of life did he have now? Or if… if he was even still alive.Even with everything that had happened in my life, he never once left my mind. I even made a promise to myself that I would find him someday.I stared at Sebastian, who looked just as stunned as I was.So that’s why he seemed so familiar to me. Because I’ve known him for a long time. My heart could recognize him. “W-What? Are you sure, Mother Celine?” Sebastian asked, his voice filled with disbelief.His mouth hung open as he looked back and forth between the two of us.“She is Eloise? The sister of Ellaine?”Mother Celine nodded slowly.“Yes, Sebastian.” She let out a soft sigh. “It’s heartbreaking that you two didn’t recognize each other sooner.”Sebastian gave a short laugh and stood up, running his fingers through his hair in disbelief.“I—I don’t know what to say. Mother… she’s my wife.”This time, it was Mother Celine who look
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-01
Chapter: Chapter 9: TitoAfter freshening up in the restroom, I spent the rest of my time speaking with potential investors.I tried my best not to pay attention to Damien Grey.But my God…Every time I turned, I could see him. And he was watching me too—intensely, silently, and without even trying to hide it.The longer we stayed in the same room, the heavier the pressure became.I could feel his desire, even from across the space."Everything went well, Ms. Mikyla. Your presentation was a success once again," Rafaella said with a proud smile.We were now seated at our table, waiting for the event to finish.I smiled."Thank you. I couldn’t have done this without you and the team.""You're so humble, Ms. Mikyla. It's no wonder your star keeps rising."I felt my cheeks warm at Rafaella’s words.When I first arrived in Italy, I had no idea what I was walking into. I didn’t know anything about this place aside from the stories my mother used to tell me.But here I am—and I can finally say I’m doing it.A man su
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-05
Chapter: Chapter 8: Feelings and...I didn’t know how I made it through the next few seconds.My knees wanted to buckle, but I forced myself to breathe—to act like I was still in control.Even when I wasn’t.I watched Tito Damien speak gracefully with Ms. Dianna Jean. He moved with effortless command.His tailored black suit clung to him like armor—crisp, powerful, and intimidating.One look, and you’d know immediately: this was a man of power. And someone you’d never dare cross.Of all the companies he could have owned… why did it have to be Montier Luxury?If I could walk out right now, I would.But I couldn’t—because this was my moment.And I wasn’t about to ruin it just because of my past.I cleared my throat and took a deep breath, lifting my chin as I finally walked toward them.“I’m glad you arrived in time, sir,” Ms. Dianna said as she admired the pieces. “Just look at these…”“Some things,” Damien replied, his voice low and deliberate, “are better when unexpected.”Then it happened.His eyes flicked toward mine
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-02
Chapter: Chapter 7: The New CEOI kept walking, refusing to let my heels falter—even as my legs trembled inside.Not because I was scared.But because I couldn’t believe the past I’d buried had just walked straight into the most important night of my life.Damien Grey.My ex-boyfriend’s father.The man I ran away from.The man I gave myself to in a moment of emotional ruin… And the only man who ever made me feel like I wasn’t just someone’s second choice.Rafaella leaned in, whispering, “Do you know him? That man over there—the one who won’t stop staring?”I cleared my throat, trying to sound unbothered. “I’m… not sure.”Rafaella frowned.“Well, he looks like he just stepped out of a billionaire magazine spread,” she teased. “And he seriously hasn’t taken his eyes off you.”I couldn’t reply right away. She didn’t have to tell me. I already felt his gaze—hot, unwavering, consuming.And it only made me more anxious about why he was here. A thousand questions started spinning in my head.My fingers tightened around the
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-14
Chapter: Chapter 6: The New MeTwo years have already passed.I never thought time could fly by so fast.After everything that happened back then, I forced myself to rise again. I left the Philippines and flew to Italy to chase my dream.Since then, I’ve heard nothing from Justin or Sheila. I changed my number. Blocked them on all my social media accounts.Honestly, I’ve become a different person.It was painful at first, so painful that there were nights I could barely breathe just remembering their betrayal. But I used that pain. I turned it into fuel to build myself again.And now… here I am.From being the girl who cried on a stranger’s shoulder in a club, to standing in front of the mirror in my own studio in Milan, wearing confidence like a second skin.I’m no longer “just” Mica.I’m Mikyla Ferrer, lead designer of Savarre Éclat—one of the most prestigious jewelry houses in Europe.My designs have been featured in fashion magazines, and my latest collection is scheduled to walk the runway in Paris next month.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-14
Chapter: Chapter 5: I Won't RegretI groaned from the pounding pain in my head as I woke up. I clutched my temples—it felt like my skull was being split in half.Gosh! How many glasses did I drink last night?My eyes were still shut when I reached for my phone on the bedside table to check the time. I forced my eyes open just to glance at it.My brows furrowed when I saw several text messages and missed calls, but what made me sit bolt upright was the time flashing on my screen."I'm going to miss my flight!" I shouted.Despite the headache and the heaviness of my body, I pushed myself to sit up. I was about to get out of bed when I realized something…Fuck me. This wasn’t my room.I glanced around in panic. I was alone… and this definitely wasn’t my room.And for heaven’s sake—I was naked.I swallowed hard and tried to remember what happened last night.And then… it all came rushing back.I gasped.I was… I did.Frantically, I grabbed my phone again and opened it with trembling hands. I went straight to the recording
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-10
Chapter: Chapter 4: Tito Damien“Whooo! Let’s dance!” I shouted.I raised my glass high and jumped to the beat like I didn’t care about anything anymore. Right after my talk with Tita Cecile, I found myself walking straight into a club. This is where I poured everything out—all the pain and bitterness that they gave me.For the last time before I disappear, I’d let it all out here… before I finally fly to Italy.There was nothing else I could do. They made me feel so small. They all deceived me.“Whoa, Miss! You’ve got the moves!”I froze when I felt someone press against my back. When I turned, I saw a guy grinning widely behind me. I frowned and pushed him away.“Leave me alone,” I muttered, holding my head for a second as dizziness washed over me.But once I steadied myself, I kept dancing. I didn’t come here for creeps—I came to drown it all out.“Come on, Miss! I’ve been watching you for a while now. You look so sad.”“Hey!”I gasped when he suddenly wrapped his arms around me from behind.I leaned against him
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-10
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge
"You are out of my league!"
Aurora Lancaster’s world shattered the day her boyfriend, Ethan Calloway, left her for another woman. She had given him everything—her love, her loyalty, even her trust—but in the end, he discarded her like trash. Worse, he took everything from her, including the company they built together. What Ethan never knew was that Aurora wasn’t just an ordinary woman—she was an heiress who had abandoned her privileged life for him.
Broken and betrayed, Aurora returned to her family, only to find that regaining their acceptance came at a cost. To reclaim her place, she agreed to marry Lucian Blackwood, a man with power, wealth, and secrets of his own.
Now, armed with the AI system she had created years ago and with Lucian’s unexpected support, Aurora is determined to take back everything Ethan stole—and make him pay for what he did. But as she carries out her revenge, she begins to realize that Lucian isn’t just helping her; he has his own vendetta to settle.
What is Lucian’s true motive? And when the lines between revenge, loyalty, and love blur, Aurora is faced with an impossible choice.
Will she follow her heart once again, or will she finally fight for her family and herself?
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 158: EscapedThe car sped down the highway, city lights reflecting off the windshield as Lucian gripped the steering wheel tightly. Aurora sat beside him, staring blankly ahead, while Loyd slept soundly in the back seat, unaware of the chaos surrounding them.They had barely spoken since leaving the hospital. Everything felt heavier now—more dangerous, more personal.Aurora finally broke the silence. “Where are we going?”“To a safe house I’ve arranged outside the city. Only Alfred and a few trusted people know about it,” Lucian answered without taking his eyes off the road.“And my mom?”“She’s already being moved under heavy protection. Alfred is overseeing it himself.”Aurora nodded, but her jaw clenched. “I hate this. I hate feeling like we’re just running away.”“We’re not,” Lucian said. “We’re buying time. Time to figure out our next move. They want you scared. They want you off balance.”“Well, it’s working.”He looked at her then, briefly. “You’re not weak, Aurora. Don’t start doubting y
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-07
Chapter: Chapter 157: PlannedLucian rubbed his face with both hands after seeing the photographs Alfred had handed him.It was true.His adoptive father and brother were working together.And worst of all—it had been going on for a long time.“And you had no idea about this, Alfred?” he asked again, his tone hard.Alfred swallowed nervously.“Yes, Sir. Believe me—if I had known, I would’ve told you right away.”Lucian let out a frustrated sigh.Just like him, Lester had been raised by Don Ramon. He had found him in an orphanage too. But instead of telling Lucian that his brother was alive—and that he had found him—Don Ramon had kept it a secret.That only meant one thing:This was all part of a long, calculated plan.Everything that was happening now had been carefully orchestrated.Don Ramon had made sure that if he failed to manipulate Lucian, he had Lester as a backup.Lucian clenched his fists.All this time, he had thought he was alone in the world—believing he had no family. But in truth, he had simply been
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 156: WorriesAurora had been staring at Loyd for what felt like hours. He was finally sound asleep in his hospital bed, but she still couldn’t bring herself to leave his side.After everything that had happened, it still didn’t feel real.She hadn’t recovered. Not even close.Don Ramon was out of prison. And worse—he and Lester seemed to be working together.Her chest ached again at the memory of that man.Lucian had lied to her. Again.They had been seeing each other for weeks, and yet he hadn’t mentioned any of it.They were even back together. And still, he chose to keep that secret.But why?“Where’s my grandson?!”Aurora looked up toward the doorway as a voice rang out. Her mother came rushing into the room, breathless and wide-eyed.“Oh God! Thank you, God! Loyd!”Carmela burst into tears and immediately embraced her sleeping grandson.“He’s resting now, Mom,” Aurora said gently, walking toward them. She rubbed her mother’s back, feeling the depth of her worry in every sob.“I thought I’d ne
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 155: ReunitedAurora's heart pounded as the car raced down the winding roads, city lights blurring like streaks of color. The GPS tracker embedded in Loyd's necklace had led them to a secluded warehouse district at the far edges of the city. The place was eerily quiet—the only sounds were the engine’s hum and the occasional rustle of wind brushing against the trees.“We’re close,” Aurora said, her eyes locked on the blinking dot on her phone screen. “Just a few more meters.”Lucian nodded, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. “We need to be cautious. Lester won’t make this easy.”When they reached the area, Lucian parked the car at a safe distance, concealed behind a row of abandoned trucks. The cold night air greeted them as they stepped out. Aurora pulled her coat tighter around herself, her gaze sweeping across the shadowy surroundings.“This is it,” she whispered. “Loyd is inside.”Lucian placed a steady hand on her shoulder. “We’ll get him back. Together.”They moved in silence, slipping
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter 154: The TruthAurora couldn’t stay still inside the car. Every passing minute put Loyd in even greater danger.“What’s taking them so long?” she muttered, her frustration mounting.She grabbed her phone and connected to Red.In an instant, Red’s emoji face popped up on the screen and greeted her. “Master! What can I do for you?”“Red, can you connect to any CCTV cameras in my location right now?”Red’s emoji face blinked for a moment. “I’m sorry, Master. But your location is abandoned. I can’t detect any internet connection or existing systems I can hack into.”Aurora’s shoulders slumped in disappointment. “How about a phone signal?”Red went quiet again. A few seconds later, an error message appeared on the screen. “There is a phone signal inside, but… they’re using old models. I can’t access them.”“Damn it! What’s taking them so long?” she snapped, slamming her hand on the steering wheel.Then Red’s voice spoke again—this time with something more urgent. “But… Loyd is not inside, Master.”A
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 153: The ReunionAurora could barely breathe as they drove to the location Lester had sent them.She still couldn't believe that Lucian had no idea about his brother.After all these years, he'd managed to hide—and now he chose to reappear.“There!” Aurora pointed at the abandoned building in the distance.Lucian immediately pulled the car over, stopping just far enough from the structure.She was about to get out, but Lucian quickly held her back.“What are you doing?” Aurora asked, confused.Lucian took a deep breath.“Don’t rush in, Aurora. We need to plan this out. I’m sure Lester’s not alone in there.”Aurora’s brows furrowed.“Lucian, he took my son. Our son. I’ll face whatever danger’s waiting in there. So if you’re scared, you can turn back now.”“That’s not what I meant, Aurora. I’m saying we have to be careful. I don’t want anything to happen to either you or Loyd. We won’t be able to save him if we just charge in blindly.”Aurora paused, taken aback. Her fear and desperation for her child
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 53“He’s gone?” Sheila asked. She stepped out of the house and peeked outside. When she no longer saw Bert, she turned back in. “Come on, Macy. Let’s go check on your mom.” She signaled Macy, and the two of them climbed the stairs together. They found Vangie sitting in the room just next to the staircase, clutching Joseph tightly in her arms while sobbing.“Ma,” Macy called out softly, feeling nothing but sympathy for her mother. She went to her immediately and wrapped her in a hug. “It’s okay, Mom.”Sheila sat beside her friend and gently rubbed her back. When Vangie finally calmed down, they headed to Sheila’s house for lunch. After they ate, Vangie took a shower to freshen up. They decided not to return to Vangie’s house just yet, so she could rest properly. People had already begun coming over with welcome gifts, and it was too much.“Oh.” Sheila set down a bottle of alcohol in front of Vangie and took a seat next to her.It was already evening, and Macy had gone up to the second flo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 52Vangie clasped her hand over her mouth the moment she saw Bert. He was staring back at her, tears pooling in his eyes. He had changed so much. His cheeks were sunken, his arms thinner. She recognized the shirt he was wearing—before, it fit him perfectly. Now, it looked like it was hanging on a hanger from how loose it had become. He hadn’t shaved in days, his beard had grown thick, and his hair was now tied at the back of his head.“B-Bert…” she whispered. What had happened to him?“Vangie…” Bert smiled weakly. He took a step toward her, as if he were about to embrace her, but Vangie raised her arms and took a step back.“W-What are you doing here?” she asked, her voice trembling. She tried to hold back her tears. Was this why it felt like someone had been living in the house? She wanted to ask, but the words wouldn't leave her throat.Bert’s brows furrowed. He looked away briefly and took a deep breath. A few seconds later, tears began to stream down his cheeks.“I waited for you, Va
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 51Three Years Later“Agh! I am so back!” Macy said excitedly as they stepped into the airport lobby in Borongan.Vangie smiled. She stood beside her daughter Macy, moving with the flow of passengers exiting the airport.“My baby’s getting heavy,” Vangie murmured, adjusting her hold on her youngest, Joseph. He was turning two next month, but even after the long flight, he was still fast asleep in her arms.When she had arrived in Canada three years ago, she found out she was already two months pregnant. The news shocked her at first—she never thought she’d still get pregnant at forty-two. She had chosen not to tell Bert about Joseph. But in truth, the child looked so much like him. It was as if Bert had never truly left her.They returned to the Philippines to settle some property matters. They had decided to permanently stay in Canada, but before that, Vangie wanted to return one last time. They planned to sell off all their land—except for her house.Tacloban had changed a lot since Va
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 50Vangie walked away from Bert’s farm, completely out of it. Her eyes had turned into broken faucets—her tears wouldn’t stop. She still couldn’t believe Bert had actually lied to her. She wanted to believe him. She really did. But the fact that he hadn’t told her they were together during the town festival meant he was hiding something. She wasn’t stupid not to realize that.“How could you be so stupid, Vangie? Why did you fall for it so easily? Just because he’s kind? My God! You’re a grown woman and you still got played!” she muttered to herself. She must’ve looked crazy, talking to no one, but she didn’t care. Her chest felt unbearably heavy, and she didn’t know how to lighten it.“Vangie!”She stopped in her tracks when she heard someone call her name. She looked back and saw Bert carrying Shane on his motorcycle. Her gaze quickly shifted away, and she continued walking. Her sobs grew louder from what she had just seen—Shane’s arms were wrapped around Bert’s neck.Damn it. Go ahead.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 49“What happened, Bert?” Lucia asked her son. They had decided to go back home first because June couldn’t be calmed down. It was better to keep Bert away from the three for now.Bert sat silently on the sofa, his head in his hands, staring blankly at the floor. He could hear his mother’s voice, but the words barely registered. His body might have been here, but his mind was with Vangie. Across from him, his parents watched him with deep concern written all over their faces.Boyong sighed. “Did you hurt Shane?”Bert quickly looked up and shook his head. “You know I’d never do that, Pa. I’ve never seen you do that to Mama—not once.”“Then what happened? Why did Shane end up in the hospital again?” Lucia asked.Bert exhaled heavily. “Vangie came to the farm. Shane happened to be there too,” he replied softly.“Did they argue?”“No, Ma. Vangie’s not like that. Shane just can’t accept that I love Vangie now.”Lucia closed her eyes tightly and took a long breath before opening them again.“D
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 48Bert stood there, frozen, with tears streaming down his face. He couldn’t move. His feet felt like they were stuck to the ground as he watched Vangie slowly disappear from sight. He no longer knew what to do. Ever since she left, he had been waiting for her every single day, hoping—praying—that she would forgive him again. But now it was clear. Vangie hated him. Completely.He wiped away his tears and turned to Shane, who was also staring in the direction Vangie had gone. But unlike him, Shane was smiling. She looked satisfied, even pleased, that Vangie had walked away. That lit a fire inside Bert.He stormed over to her and roughly grabbed her by the arm, dragging her back into the house.“Ahh! Easy, Bert!
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-16
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