Mag-log inNight had fallen over the city.The streets were quiet, but inside a small apartment, the air felt heavy and tense. Clark sat alone in the living room. The lights were dim. Only the glow from the television filled the room.The news was still talking about David and Judy.“Billionaire defends his pregnant wife publicly.”“Love or damage control?”“The truth behind the scandal.”Clark picked up the remote and switched off the television.Silence.He leaned back in his chair, his jaw tight. His eyes were dark, filled with anger and jealousy.“Love,” he muttered. “You call that love?”He laughed bitterly.“That should have been me. That child should have been mine. That life should have been mine.”His fingers curled into fists.Images of Judy filled his mind—her smile, her soft voice, the way she used to look at him with trust.He stood up suddenly and began pacing the room.“No,” he whispered. “I will not lose her like this. I will not watch another man take everything that belongs to
The next morning, the atmosphere in the mansion felt heavy.Even though the sun was bright outside, the inside of the house was quiet. The maids moved slowly, whispering to each other. The guards looked more serious than usual.Everyone had seen the news.Judy sat at the dining table, staring at a bowl of fruit. She hadn’t touched it. Her fingers played with the edge of the table as her thoughts ran in circles.The cruel words from the articles kept repeating in her mind.Shameless woman.Gold digger.Carrying her ex-lover’s child.Her chest tightened.David walked into the dining room and saw the untouched food.He frowned.“Judy, why haven’t you eaten?”“I’m not hungry,” she said softly.David pulled out a chair and sat beside her.“You must eat,” he said gently. “The doctor said you need strength.”Judy shook her head slowly.“I feel like everyone is laughing at me,” she whispered. “Like I am some bad woman.”David’s expression hardened.“No one has the right to talk about you like
The morning sun rose slowly over the mansion. The light entered through the wide windows and filled the rooms with a soft golden glow. Everything looked peaceful on the outside.But the day was about to change everything.Judy was sitting on the bed, brushing her hair slowly. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was calm, but her eyes showed tiredness. Pregnancy had made her body weaker, and her emotions were more sensitive than before.She placed her hand gently on her stomach.“Good morning, my baby,” she whispered. “We will have a good day today.”She tried to smile, but deep inside, she still felt that strange fear that had been following her for days.---Downstairs, David was already in the living room. He was reading some news on his tablet while drinking his morning coffee.At first, his face looked normal.Then suddenly, his expression changed.His eyes grew cold.His hand tightened around the tablet.“What nonsense is this?” he muttered.The headline on the screen r
The mansion was quiet that evening.The sky outside was soft and orange as the sun slowly went down. The light passed through the tall windows and filled the living room with a warm glow. Everything looked peaceful, calm, and gentle.But inside David’s heart, nothing felt calm.He sat in the study, looking at some documents on the table. The papers were about the company, the police investigation, and the problems with his uncle. He had already read them many times, but he still felt uneasy.Something didn’t feel right.He leaned back in his chair and rubbed his forehead.“I don’t like this feeling,” he murmured to himself.It felt like the calm before a storm.---Upstairs, Judy was in the bedroom. She was sitting on the bed, folding some small baby clothes the maid had brought earlier. They were soft, tiny, and very cute.She held one of the small shirts in her hands and smiled softly.“It’s so small,” she whispered. “Our baby will wear this one day.”Her eyes softened. She placed t
David sat in his office, his fingers tapping nervously on the polished table. His mind was racing. Uncle Clifford… the man he had trusted all his life… was behind the betrayal. The embezzled money, the secret accounts, the hidden plan—it all led to him.He could not believe it. How could someone from his own family do this? How could someone so close betray him and his father’s trust?He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath. He knew one thing: Clifford was powerful. Very powerful. He had connections in the Philippines, in the company, maybe even outside the company. He wasn’t going to give up without a fight.Deputy Cole sat across from him, calm but serious. He had already coordinated with the police to set the trap for the executive, and now the next step was clear. They had to go after Clifford himself.“Mr. Jones,” Cole said carefully, “we can’t just arrest him quietly. He has power in the Philippines. We have to plan this very well. He could disappear if we rush.”Davi
The morning at the company felt different.The air inside the building was heavy.Even the staff could feel it.Something was about to happen, though no one knew exactly what.David walked into his office early that day.He looked calm on the outside, but inside, his mind was sharp and focused.Today was important.Very important.Deputy Cole was already inside the office, sitting on one of the chairs. He had a serious look on his face.“Everything is ready,” Cole said quietly. “The trap is set. We just need to wait.”David nodded slowly.“Are you sure he will take the bait?” he asked.Cole leaned back.“He has no choice. The fake project looks too real. Anyone who is working with your uncle will try to get that money.”David crossed his arms.“I just want the truth,” he said. “I trusted these people. I gave them everything.”Cole looked at him with understanding.“Betrayal always hurts more when it comes from someone close.”David didn’t answer.He just stared out of the window, his







