LOGINShe owed him everything. But when the time came to pay, it wasn’t money he wanted… Desperate to save her mother’s life, Isabel “Izzy” Vergara turns to a wealthy stranger—Seth Santiago—for help. She offers her body in exchange for the money, but when she hesitates, Seth refuses her. Yet, the next day, her mother’s surgery is mysteriously paid for, and Seth leaves her with a chilling message: Be ready when I come to collect. Months later, Izzy’s world is turned upside down when she learns Seth is her best friend Carl’s uncle. What begins as a reluctant debt soon turns into a dangerous addiction—one she can’t escape, no matter how much she tries. But just as she starts falling for the enigmatic billionaire, Carl reveals a shocking truth: Seth has a past dark enough to destroy them both. As secrets unravel and a vengeful ex-wife resurfaces, Izzy is forced to decide: Will she fight for a love that has already shattered her heart, or walk away before she loses everything—including her life?
View MoreAt the shore, Izzy was standing, gazing out at the calm, blue sea.She could hear the happy laughter of the important people around her, mixing perfectly with the gentle splash of the small waves lapping at her feet.After a while, her attention was suddenly caught by a voice—like music to her ears—small and sharp.The voice of her little angel... She couldn’t help but smile as she saw tiny footsteps running toward her, carrying a large plastic bag.“Mommy! Mommy!”Joy was clear in her child’s voice as she ran over, her dad following close behind with a smile.“Careful, Sofia…”Izzy gently scolded her, then scooped her up as she finally reached her.“Mommy, look! I got ice cream for everyone!”The little girl proudly showed her small teeth and excitedly held up the bag of ice cream.“Did Daddy buy that? Do I get one too?”Izzy asked, pretending to pout when Sofia quickly shook her head.“Daddy said you can’t have one ‘cause you’re sick. But that’s okay, Mommy—we got you this!”Her liv
Izzy was drying her hair in front of the big mirror in their bedroom when Seth approached her.She immediately smiled when he wrapped his arms tightly around her waist from behind.It was just past six in the evening, and they had just come back from visiting Shania.“You smell good,” he said with a grin, planting soft kisses on her neck. Izzy smiled, biting her lip as she hesitated, then looked at him uncertainly.She’d been wanting to ask Seth about the conversation he had with Shania earlier, but she didn’t get the chance while they were in the car because she fell asleep on the way home.“What’s wrong?” Seth asked, noticing her gaze.She shook her head quickly, smiled, then found the courage to speak. “I-I have something to ask you.”She barely whispered it, and Seth’s lips parted slightly before he smiled knowingly. It was as if he already understood without her needing to say anything.“We talked... the most serious conversation we’ve had in years, since she came back,” he began
Izzy held her breath, staring up at the tall, heavy gates of the prison.She had lost track of how many minutes Robert’s black car had been parked right in front of it. Even more, she couldn’t count how many times she had questioned if what she was about to do was really the right choice.Adding to the pressure was the weight of Seth’s steady gaze. He was sitting right beside her, his eyes fixed on her face.“Are you sure this is what you want to do?” he asked, concern clear in his voice.Izzy hesitated, then gave a reluctant nod and a small, uncertain smile.“To be honest? Not really... But what else am I supposed to do, Seth? I know deep down this is the right thing. It’s been a year. We’ve given her enough time to think about the damage she’s caused—how much she’s hurt us, hurt me…”Her words spilled out in a long breath before she forced another smile. Seth returned it with a cautious one of his own, gently squeezing her hand.“But... can I ask you something?”“What is it?”Seth’s
Izzy couldn’t help but smile sweetly after carefully packing the homemade chicken Caldereta into a Tupperware. She hurriedly placed it inside a paper bag, then excitedly set it down on the kitchen counter.She took a moment to straighten herself up before calling out to Robert, the driver Seth had assigned.“Let’s go, Robert.”A big smile spread across her face as she grabbed two paper bags — one with the food, the other a smaller bag containing a surprise gift for her fiancé.Robert quickly sprang into action, preparing the car.Since Seth owned the company, she was being chauffeured right away. Her grin only grew wider as soon as she stepped inside. The guards who watched over the place, along with her coworkers, greeted her warmly.“Is Seth around?”Izzy asked with a bright smile as she approached Mark, Seth’s secretary. He smiled back upon seeing her and nodded.“He’s inside, ma’am.”“Ma’am? Just call me Izzy. You’d think I’m brand new here, but I’m still Miss Miya’s secretary,” s
Izzy jolted upright in bed, disoriented, her eyes landing immediately on the oversized wall clock hanging on the bedroom wall.It was nearly eight o’clock. There was no need to count how much time she had left to get ready—no matter how fast she moved, she was going to be late for work.“What’s wro
Izzy held her breath as she watched the bottle spin, praying it wouldn’t land on her. She’d lost count of how many times she’d silently sighed in relief every time its neck pointed at someone else—or worse, at Seth.As the night wore on, the more drinks they downed, the bolder the questions got. An
The next few days in Batangas flew by in a blur of work and busy schedules. Izzy was so caught up in her responsibilities that she barely noticed how quickly time passed. She didn’t even have the energy to dwell on the gossip going around the resthouse about her and Seth. Instead of letting the bas
Izzy’s breath hitched sharply as she heard the faint click of the door locking behind them. The sound was barely noticeable, but it was enough to make her heart race with anxiety.The room was surprisingly large—bigger than any of the rooms they’d been assigned before. She immediately guessed that






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