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Chapter 4 – Trial by Fire

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-01 10:21:09

Wala sa plano ang pagagree ko sa ideya ni Damian at ng team na sumama sa gala. Hindi sa dahil alam kampante akong kasama niya si Rafi, kundi dahil alam kong maguging delikado kung pupunta siya sa lygar kung saan maraming tao. Hindi ko rin masisiguro ang kaligtasan niya, at ayokong pumalpak, hindi ngayon at hindi na mauulit ang nangyari noon. Manila’s elites were known for their sharp tongues and even sharper motives.

Kaya heto ako ngayon, nakatayo sa harap ng full-length mirror sa guest room ng penthouse, suot ang isang sleek black dress black high heels na umakma sa kurba ng katawan at bawat galaw ko. Hindi ko nga alam kung paano ako napapayag ni Lia, ang assistant ni Damian, na isuot ‘to. Matagal tagal narin simula ng magsuot ako ng ganitong klaseng dress.

“Ma’am Alex, promise, classy po ‘yan. Walang makakaalam na may baril kang nakatago diyan,” sabay ngiti niya, proud pa.

Inangat ko ang laylayan ng gown, humarap sa salamin at doon ko nga nakita, secured sa strap ang maliit kon
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