ログインCHAPTER 18Kaelan's POVI watched Robyn as she organized the documents we’d been reviewing, her brow furrowed in concentration. The encounter with the Vidalias had left me feeling uneasy there was something about the way Victorina had looked at Robyn, the things she’d said about trust and identity, that didn’t sit right with me.Marcus knocked gently on the door and stepped inside. “Sir, I did some digging on the Vidalias as you asked. Their investment offer seems legitimate on the surface, but there’s something off about their sudden interest in our pediatric program.”“Go on,” I said, moving to sit on the couch while Robyn continued working at the desk.“Our European partners mentioned that someone from the Vidalia family approached them last month, asking questions about who was managing the deal,” Marcus explained, pulling out his tablet. “They said the person seemed particularly interested in Robyn asking about her background, where she grew up, who her family is.”I glanced ove
Chapter 17 – Whispers in the HallsRobyn's POVThe morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Kaelan’s office, casting warm golden stripes across the polished marble floor. I’d spent the past hour organizing the final documents for the European partnership signing, my fingers moving quickly across the keyboard as I double-checked every figure and clause. Even though Mr. Anderson and Ms. Chen had already committed to the deal, I wanted everything perfect Kaelan had been through so much with Victor Froster, and he deserved this win.“Lost in thought again?”I looked up to find Kaelan leaning against the doorframe, a small smile playing at his lips. He’d changed out of his suit jacket, leaving only the crisp white dress shirt and dark tie sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing the strong lines of his forearms.“Just making sure nothing slips through the cracks,” I said, saving my work and pushing back from the desk. “After everything with Froster Enterprises, I don
CHAPTER 16: STEEL AND SHADOWSThe conference room doors slid open with a soft hiss, but the tension in the air hit like a physical blow. Kaelan Devereux Hutsonville stood in the doorway, his tailored charcoal suit immaculate as always every crease precisely placed, every button fastened to perfection. But his eyes, usually warm with intelligence and patience, held a coldness no one in the room had ever witnessed.Across the long mahogany table sat the entire executive board of Froster Enterprises, a rival firm that had quietly been poaching Hutsonville Innovations’ key clients for months. Their CEO, Victor Froster, leaned back in his leather chair with a smug grin playing at the corners of his mouth, fingers steepled beneath his chin.“Kaelan, my friendwe were just discussing how much smoother business runs now that your company seems to be… losing its edge,” Victor drawled, gesturing casually to the empty seats around him as if Kaelan were late to a social gathering rather than a cri
Chapter 15 – Family Expectations Robyn's POVNag-aayos ako ng mga gamit sa kusina nang tumunog ang doorbell. Pagbukas ko, nakita ko si Kairana Hutsonville at si Aunt Elena na nakangiti.“Magandang araw po, Madam Kairana! Aunt Elena!” bati ko.“Robyn, anak! Huwag mo na akong tawaging ‘Madam Kairana’ ‘Mom’ na lang, ha?” sabi ni Kairana habang yakap ako. “Dinalhan kita ng mga pagkain at damit alam kong busy ka sa trabaho at sa kapatid mo.”“Pasensya na po, Mom. Baka hindi ako sanay,” sabi ko ng nahihiya. “Hindi naman po kailangan ng mga gamit.”“Huwag kang mahihiya! Responsibilidad namin na alagaan ka,” sabi ni Aunt Elena habang umupo sa sala. “Napakabait mong bata hindi katulad ng ibang babae na naghahangad lang ng yaman.”“Salamat po. Sinusubukan ko lang pong gawin ang lahat para sa inyo,” sabi ko habang naghahanda ng tsaa.“Robyn, may gusto kaming itanong,” sabi ni Kairana ng seryoso. “Alam mong mahal ka ng pamilya lalo na si Lolo Hudson. Gusto niya ng apo tagapagmana ng kumpanya.”
Chapter 14 – Unexpected VisitorsRobyn's POVNagsisimula na akong mag-ayos ng mga dokumento para sa mga darating na investors nang biglang pumasok si Marcus sa aking mesa. “Ms. Robyn, may mga bisita po kayo sa reception area gusto po kayong makausap ni Mr. Hutsonville,” sabi niya ng may kakaibang tono sa boses.Nagtataka akong sumunod sa kanya papunta sa lobby ng eighteenth floor. Doon, nakita ko ang dalawang babae na nakaayos ng maayos isa ay mas matanda, mukhang katulad ko ang edad, at ang isa naman ay mas bata, katulad ng edad ni Elise. Kasama rin nila ang isang matandang babae na mukhang mayayaman at may matapang na aura.“Robyn, these are Ms. Chesca Vidalia, Ms. Naika Vidalia, and their grandmother Ms. Victorina Vidalia,” sabi ni Kaelan habang lumalapit sa amin.Napaigik ako sa gulat. Vidalia? Bakit parang pamilyar ang pangalan na iyon?“Magandang araw po,” bati ko sa kanila ng mahinahon. “Hindi ko po alam kung bakit kayo narito at kung paano niyo ako nakilala.”The older girl
Chapter 13 – Small Steps Forward Robyn's POVNagising ako ng maaga sa tunog ng alarm clock unang araw ko na ulit sa trabaho matapos ang dalawang araw na pagkakospital. Nagmadali akong maligo at nagbihis ng uniporme, pagkatapos ay pumunta sa kusina para magluto ng almusal. Nakita ko na naghahanda na si Kaelan ng kanyang kape habang binabasa ang mga mensahe sa kanyang telepono.“Magandang umaga po, Kaelan!” bati ko sa kanya ng may ngiti.“Good morning, Robyn. You’re up early I thought you’d want to rest a little longer,” sabi niya habang tumitingin sa akin. “How are you feeling today?”“Mas mabuti na po ako, salamat. Binigyan na po ako ng doktor ng clearance para bumalik sa trabaho. Sabi niya okay lang naman po basta huwag akong magpapagod ng sobra,” sagot ko habang naglalagay ng kanin sa kawali. “Gusto ko na rin po sanang bumalik – nami-miss ko na po ang mga kaibigan ko sa opisina, lalo na si Fiona at Jane.”“That’s good to hear. I already spoke with your supervisor she’ll make sure







