Claire’s
I happily stared at the wide ocean in front of me. The salty and warm breeze gently hit my face. The ambiance is so refreshing and calming, this is paradise for me. If I had a choice, I would rather live in this simple place. This place is the complete opposite of the busy and crowded streets of Makati. I closed my eyes when I heard the soft chirping of birds along with the crashing of the waves on the shore. Nature is truly a beautiful thing. It was my second day here and I’m enjoying my time alone—savoring the feeling of being able to do whatever I wanted without the prying eyes of others. I just feel bad that I had to lie to my mother, but I really had to do this. I told her I was with Kate on a retreat. She thought I was in Tagaytay, but in reality, I am here in Batangas, renting a beachfront house for myself. I didn’t ask to be driven here because I knew the way. I’ve been to this place many times. During theThe entire room was dark, and only the wall lamp offered a dim glow—just enough to see the two people wrapped in the intimacy of each other’s warmth. Moans of desire filled the air, blending with the sound of heavy breathing as the man moved passionately over the woman. His movements were intense, urgent—like someone who had been longing for this moment for years. “F*ck! You’re so tight, babe,” he groaned, overwhelmed by the closeness between them. The woman wrapped her arms around his neck and parted her legs wider, welcoming him completely. She loved the rawness of it, the desperate hunger in every movement, each thrust bringing a mix of pleasure and pain that she craved. She knew what they were doing was wrong—but she didn’t care. He was hers from the beginning. She was the one who truly knew and loved him, not his wife. In her mind, it was she who was wronged, not the other way around. “Ha
Sebastian’s POV I closed my eyes and leaned back in my chair, trying to ease the pressure building in my head. These past few days had been nothing short of maddening—trying to deal with backstabbing traitors stealing from my company, my mother pushing me endlessly to propose to Sylvia (God, she could be relentless), my damn brother who couldn't keep his pants zipped, and my own body betraying me every time Claire was near. I groaned in frustration as images of Claire in a smoking hot black bikini flashed through my mind. Get a grip, you perverted idiot! Letting out a long sigh, I picked up my phone and opened the dummy social media account I created. I used it to follow Claire’s updates—every post, every picture. Call me obsessed, call me crazy—this is what Sebastian Altamirano becomes when a woman gets under his skin. And that woman just happens to be my sister-in-law. Great job, man. Just great. My brows f
Niu’s The frustration I’m feeling right now is beyond imaginable. I let out an irritated sigh. Someone was sabotaging me and the company, that’s for sure. There’s no way those photos would’ve come out if no one had taken them. Knowing that my biggest secret is now out in public made my nerves tremble. I knew many would get hurt and affected by what I did. I knew the consequences the moment I chose to cheat on the marriage my parents arranged for me—and they can’t blame me for this. I cursed under my breath out of frustration. Just who the f*ck posted those pictures online? Whoever did this is going to pay. I’ll make sure they taste hell right here on earth. A crowd had gathered outside the subdivision gate—reporters and cameramen everywhere. I smirked. These dirt-hungry leeches feed off other people’s filth. One day, I’ll crush this industry to the ground. I sped up despite the crowd blocking the gate. They q
Claire’s I slouched and fixed my gaze outside the window. I sharply turned to him when he suddenly cleared his throat loudly. I was annoyed by his face! He just suddenly showed up here and told me I had to go home—and that I couldn’t say no. I really didn’t want to leave yet because I still had three days left at this beach house. I wanted to stay here for those three days to think things through, especially with the scandal that Niu was involved in. I preferred to prepare myself to face the media and my family—I knew my quiet life would become chaotic if it were proven that it was really Niu in those pictures. Honestly, I’d rather believe we were sabotaged, that the issue wasn’t true, just so everything would die down more easily. “So, you already saw the photos,” he said, still looking straight ahead. I knew what he was referring to—it was the pictures of Niu with another woman. Funny, but I didn’t feel any remorse or jea
Clare’s “Yes, dad. Don’t worry, Sebastian is already on it. The photos were edited. Someone’s trying to destroy the company and they posted malicious photos online. Sebastian is already taking care of the person behind it. Okay, take care, dad.” I ended the call with my father. He was livid when I first answered the call, but he eventually calmed down when I explained the truth behind those photos. I breathed a sigh of relief once he settled down. I know how he gets angry, and it scares me. I was just so thankful that Sebastian was fast enough to contain the situation. I was impressed by how quickly he acted on that kind of issue. “Dear, why don’t you stay for dinner? I already asked the chef to prepare something. Is there anything specific you’d like to eat, dear? I’ll tell the kitchen,” said Mama Amalia. I smiled at her before putting my phone in my pocket. I had excused myself earlier when I saw my dad’s c
Claire’s My breath hitched as he pulled me close, his warm breath fanning my face. I could smell a mix of alcohol and cigarettes on his breath, making my stomach churn. The closeness of our bodies sent shivers down my spine. His warm hand on my waist felt incredible. “Have you thought about it?” he asked, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, fixed on mine. He was asking me to cheat with him, and damn it, I was actually considering it. The idea was incredibly exciting! “Seb,” I whispered, trying to pull away, but his grip tightened. I felt breathless, dizzy from the closeness of our faces. He pulled me closer, settling me on his lap. I was so surprised by his sudden move, I just let him do it. The sensations were too much to resist, and my body was definitely enjoying the closeness. But a part of me was screaming at me. This is so wrong! My mind was screaming at me, but I wanted to follow the ti
Claire’s The malicious photos were taken down from the internet with the help of Sebastian and his friend from the cybercrime unit. Niu held a press conference and explained on national television that the photos were edited and the story was false. He said the whole thing was an attempt to damage the company’s reputation. As CEO of Oceanview Hotels and Resorts, Niu was a target for his business rivals. Thankfully, they caught it in time. The media went wild. It was a huge story—Antonius Altamirano having an affair with a famous actress. They swarmed the entrance to the subdivision, but luckily, security kept them at bay. It was trending on Twitter, too, even though they said it was fake and the pictures were edited. Some people commented that it was all true and we were just covering it up. Others expressed their pity, saying I should find someone better. I pressed the stop button on the treadmill. I’d had enough exercise for the day. I’d bee
Claire's POVI have never given much thought about marriage and the kind of man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Sure, I have my own standards when it comes to choosing men, but falling for someone out of my league was something that never occurred to me—it was sudden and unexpected.My parents chose the man for me. I let them control my life because I was weak. For as long as I can remember, I've never had my own voice in our family. I was always my parents' puppet, the daughter constantly seeking their approval, especially my father's. It was Clarence who always disobeyed them, yet somehow she was the one who got their approval every time. But I never resented her for it—I love my sister. She never made me feel inferior. She was actually my biggest fan and supporter, always encouraging me to follow my dreams and never let others control me.Now that she's gone, I need to be strong and become the woman I've always wanted to be. I want to be carefree, to have a voice, to la
Claire's POVLife is all about the choices we make. Some choices make us who we are today, some make us regret, and some make us happy. We become who we are through the choices we make. It's part of our life. At the end of the day, those choices define the life that we live."That was an impressive move on your part, my dear," Don Manuelo said with a smile. He was talking about the pictures I posted on my social media account when we went to Palawan with my crew. They garnered almost a thousand likes and positive comments from netizens."Thank you, Dad. I just thought it was the fastest way to erase all the speculations about our marriage. It's easier to reach people if it's posted on social media," I politely replied.Don Manuelo was so glad about the positive feedback. After I posted it on Instagram, it became trending. Many people commented on and liked the photos of Niu and me."Of course. Now that everything's back to normal, we won't have any more problems. Though they're having
Claire's Story"Manang, could you bring this outside please?" I set a tray of marinated pork skewers on the table."Alright, I'll take care of it, Claire. You've been in the kitchen too long—your husband's looking for you," Manang said."Okay, Manang Lucing. If you need any help, I'll be by the pool," I told her, glancing back before leaving the kitchen. I headed upstairs to change.Last week I decided to take a break from work. Together with my crew, we came here to Palawan for a short vacation. We're only staying for two days, just enough time for me to recharge from my hectic schedule. I brought my entire staff from Glamour Gems so they could rest too, and even Niu came along. It was nice of him to agree despite having so much work at the office with all their expansion projects.I laid out all the bikinis I'd brought on the bed. I made sure to come prepared for this. Looking at the swimsuits lined up, I'd deliberately chosen bright colors to be more attractive—yellow, orange, appl
Claire's POVI have never given much thought about marriage and the kind of man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Sure, I have my own standards when it comes to choosing men, but falling for someone out of my league was something that never occurred to me—it was sudden and unexpected.My parents chose the man for me. I let them control my life because I was weak. For as long as I can remember, I've never had my own voice in our family. I was always my parents' puppet, the daughter constantly seeking their approval, especially my father's. It was Clarence who always disobeyed them, yet somehow she was the one who got their approval every time. But I never resented her for it—I love my sister. She never made me feel inferior. She was actually my biggest fan and supporter, always encouraging me to follow my dreams and never let others control me.Now that she's gone, I need to be strong and become the woman I've always wanted to be. I want to be carefree, to have a voice, to la
Claire’s The malicious photos were taken down from the internet with the help of Sebastian and his friend from the cybercrime unit. Niu held a press conference and explained on national television that the photos were edited and the story was false. He said the whole thing was an attempt to damage the company’s reputation. As CEO of Oceanview Hotels and Resorts, Niu was a target for his business rivals. Thankfully, they caught it in time. The media went wild. It was a huge story—Antonius Altamirano having an affair with a famous actress. They swarmed the entrance to the subdivision, but luckily, security kept them at bay. It was trending on Twitter, too, even though they said it was fake and the pictures were edited. Some people commented that it was all true and we were just covering it up. Others expressed their pity, saying I should find someone better. I pressed the stop button on the treadmill. I’d had enough exercise for the day. I’d bee
Claire’s My breath hitched as he pulled me close, his warm breath fanning my face. I could smell a mix of alcohol and cigarettes on his breath, making my stomach churn. The closeness of our bodies sent shivers down my spine. His warm hand on my waist felt incredible. “Have you thought about it?” he asked, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, fixed on mine. He was asking me to cheat with him, and damn it, I was actually considering it. The idea was incredibly exciting! “Seb,” I whispered, trying to pull away, but his grip tightened. I felt breathless, dizzy from the closeness of our faces. He pulled me closer, settling me on his lap. I was so surprised by his sudden move, I just let him do it. The sensations were too much to resist, and my body was definitely enjoying the closeness. But a part of me was screaming at me. This is so wrong! My mind was screaming at me, but I wanted to follow the ti
Clare’s “Yes, dad. Don’t worry, Sebastian is already on it. The photos were edited. Someone’s trying to destroy the company and they posted malicious photos online. Sebastian is already taking care of the person behind it. Okay, take care, dad.” I ended the call with my father. He was livid when I first answered the call, but he eventually calmed down when I explained the truth behind those photos. I breathed a sigh of relief once he settled down. I know how he gets angry, and it scares me. I was just so thankful that Sebastian was fast enough to contain the situation. I was impressed by how quickly he acted on that kind of issue. “Dear, why don’t you stay for dinner? I already asked the chef to prepare something. Is there anything specific you’d like to eat, dear? I’ll tell the kitchen,” said Mama Amalia. I smiled at her before putting my phone in my pocket. I had excused myself earlier when I saw my dad’s c
Claire’s I slouched and fixed my gaze outside the window. I sharply turned to him when he suddenly cleared his throat loudly. I was annoyed by his face! He just suddenly showed up here and told me I had to go home—and that I couldn’t say no. I really didn’t want to leave yet because I still had three days left at this beach house. I wanted to stay here for those three days to think things through, especially with the scandal that Niu was involved in. I preferred to prepare myself to face the media and my family—I knew my quiet life would become chaotic if it were proven that it was really Niu in those pictures. Honestly, I’d rather believe we were sabotaged, that the issue wasn’t true, just so everything would die down more easily. “So, you already saw the photos,” he said, still looking straight ahead. I knew what he was referring to—it was the pictures of Niu with another woman. Funny, but I didn’t feel any remorse or jea
Niu’s The frustration I’m feeling right now is beyond imaginable. I let out an irritated sigh. Someone was sabotaging me and the company, that’s for sure. There’s no way those photos would’ve come out if no one had taken them. Knowing that my biggest secret is now out in public made my nerves tremble. I knew many would get hurt and affected by what I did. I knew the consequences the moment I chose to cheat on the marriage my parents arranged for me—and they can’t blame me for this. I cursed under my breath out of frustration. Just who the f*ck posted those pictures online? Whoever did this is going to pay. I’ll make sure they taste hell right here on earth. A crowd had gathered outside the subdivision gate—reporters and cameramen everywhere. I smirked. These dirt-hungry leeches feed off other people’s filth. One day, I’ll crush this industry to the ground. I sped up despite the crowd blocking the gate. They q
Sebastian’s POV I closed my eyes and leaned back in my chair, trying to ease the pressure building in my head. These past few days had been nothing short of maddening—trying to deal with backstabbing traitors stealing from my company, my mother pushing me endlessly to propose to Sylvia (God, she could be relentless), my damn brother who couldn't keep his pants zipped, and my own body betraying me every time Claire was near. I groaned in frustration as images of Claire in a smoking hot black bikini flashed through my mind. Get a grip, you perverted idiot! Letting out a long sigh, I picked up my phone and opened the dummy social media account I created. I used it to follow Claire’s updates—every post, every picture. Call me obsessed, call me crazy—this is what Sebastian Altamirano becomes when a woman gets under his skin. And that woman just happens to be my sister-in-law. Great job, man. Just great. My brows f