MasukSynopsis Adrian Velasco, the untouchable 32-year-old billionaire behind Velasco Innovations, built an empire of “living glass” that reshaped Manila’s skyline. Sa mata ng publiko, he is a cold genius; to the elite, a dangerous rival. But beneath the glittering towers lies betrayal and a secret that could ruin him. Enter Elena Vargas, isang fearless investigative journalist. Determined to expose corruption tied to Velasco Innovations, she risks her career—and her life. When a scandal erupts linking Adrian to illegal government contracts, his enemies close in. To protect his empire, Adrian makes a shocking move: he proposes a one-year marriage to Elena, his greatest critic. “Be my shield,” he offers. “Expose me if you can.” Their sudden engagement shakes the nation. Social media erupts with #VelascoVargasWedding, calling it either a PR stunt or a love story. Forced into a public romance, Adrian and Elena clash behind closed doors, yet sparks of attraction begin to blur the line between duty and desire. Elena sees glimpses of Adrian’s hidden heart—funding schools, rebuilding towns—while Adrian is disarmed by her stubborn morality. But the game turns deadly. Rafael Santiago, Adrian’s ruthless rival and half-brother, orchestrates the smear campaign. Backed by political dynasties, he vows to destroy Adrian and claim Elena. Betrayal cuts deep when Adrian’s most trusted ally sells him out, forcing him and Elena to fight side by side. In a glass-shattering climax at Velasco Tower, their fake marriage becomes dangerously real as they confront Santiago. Adrian sacrifices billions to save his legacy; Elena risks everything to expose the truth. When the contract ends, their act has become reality. Elena chooses to stay—not as his shield, but as his equal. Adrian, once cold as glass, finally learns to love again. “This time, no contracts. Just us”
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 15Fault LinesThe morning after the scandal broke, Manila felt heavier than usual. Parang mas maingay ang lungsod, mas mabilis ang tibok ng mga paa sa kalsada, at mas matalim ang mga mata ng mga taong nakakasalubong. Every newspaper headline screamed the same words: “Velasco Innovations at the center of corruption scandal.”Sa condo nila, Elena sat by the window, hawak ang cellphone na kanina pa nagvi-vibrate dahil sa sunod-sunod na messages. Ang iba galing sa editor niya—asking for a statement, hinting na baka siya raw ang may inside scoop. Ang iba naman mula sa mga kaibigan, nagtataka kung totoo ba ang lahat.“Wife of billionaire at the eye of the storm,” isa sa mga text na halos sumabog ang screen niya sa lakas ng dating. She bit her lip, resisting the urge to throw the phone.Behind her, Adrian entered the room, freshly showered, his crisp white shirt unbuttoned at the collar. Calm on the outside, pero kita sa bahagyang pag-igting ng panga niya na hindi siya unaffected.“
Chapter 14Cracks in the GlassThe morning after the charity gala, Elena was jolted awake by the blaring ringtone of her phone. Marco’s name flashed on the screen.“Ate, bukas ang TV mo!” sigaw niya sa kabilang linya, panic in his voice.Groggy, Elena fumbled for the remote. The flat-screen flickered on—breaking news banner screaming in red:VELASCO INNOVATIONS LINKED TO MILITARY PROCUREMENT ANOMALYA reporter’s voice filled the room. “Documents obtained from an anonymous source suggest that billions of pesos in public funds were funneled to Velasco Innovations through questionable government contracts. The contracts allegedly involved ‘Living Glass’—a proprietary material now rumored to be weaponized and supplied directly to the military.”Elena’s blood ran cold.On-screen, scanned papers flashed: purchase orders, signatures, technical diagrams. Familiar names from the Department of Defense were highlighted.Living Glass… weaponized?Her journalist brain screamed: verify, fact-check.
Chapter 13Charity Gala SparksAng Velasco Charity Gala ay palaging inaabangan ng buong high society. Dito nagtitipon ang mga business tycoons, celebrities, at political elites—lahat nakaayos nang perpekto, lahat ng ngiti ay parang talim na handang sumugat. Para kay Elena, hindi ito isang simpleng social gathering. Mas pakiramdam niya, para siyang pumasok sa isang warzone disguised in silk and champagne.“Relax,” bulong ni Adrian habang pinapantay ng stylist ang huling crease sa gown niya. “You’ve done harder interviews with senators. This is just theater.”“Yeah,” she muttered, inaayos ang laylayan ng gown. “Except those senators didn’t have me in five-inch heels.”Napangisi si Adrian, sabay ayos sa kanyang tie. “Then let them fall first.”Pagkababa nila mula sa limousine, sumabog ang mga camera flashes na parang fireworks.“Mr. and Mrs. Velasco!” sigaw ng mga reporters.“Smile!”“Over here, Adrian!”“Elena, how does it feel to be a Velasco now?”Nagplaster si Elena ng isang confiden
Breaking PointTahimik ang penthouse nang gabing iyon. Hindi tulad ng mga nakaraang gabi na may tugtog ng piano o alingawngaw ng tawa mula sa malayo. Ngayong gabi, ang tanging maririnig lang ay ang banayad na ugong ng aircon at ang malalim nilang paghinga.Naupo si Elena sa gilid ng sofa, nakasandal ang batok habang hawak-hawak ang mainit na tsaa. Si Adrian naman ay nasa kabilang dulo ng sala, nakatayo at nakatingin sa mga ilaw ng siyudad, wari’y may iniisip na mabigat na hindi niya masabi.“Hindi ko pa rin makalimutan ang sinabi ng nanay mo,” wika ni Elena makalipas ang ilang sandali, mahina ang tinig. “You know, ‘You are not strong enough.’ Ang sakit pakinggan, kahit may sense naman siya. Pero somehow, parang tumagos sa puso ko.”Dahan-dahang lumingon si Adrian, malambot ang ekspresyon ngunit may bahid pa rin ng pag-iingat. “She speaks for her world, Elena. Hindi para sa akin. At hindi rin para sa’yo.”“We are both into this.” sagot niya agad. “I’m in your world now, kahit hindi ko


















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