LOGINChapter 79Dahan-dahang pumasok ang sikat ng araw sa malalaking bintana ng residential suite pero kahit maliwanag na ang paligid, hindi pa rin tuluyang nawawala ang mga emosyon at pangyayaring iniwan ng nagdaang gabi. True to her word, Leticia arrived at the presidential study room by exactly nine o'clock, carrying a sleek black leather folder containing the newly drafted prenuptial agreement from Former President Valerio’s legal counsel.Leticia was teary-eyed as she placed the documents on the desk. Bilang saksi sa lahat ng sakripisyo, panlalait, at bigat na dinala ni Selene mula sa mga elite, nasasaktan ang kanyang sekretarya para sa dalaga. She knew Selene didn't care about the billions, but seeing the official waiver of assets felt like a cold, institutional slap against an innocent woman who has the purest heart for her family."Mr. President... ito na po ang prenuptial agreement galing sa legal team ng tatay niyo," Leticia whispered, her voice cracking slightly as she wiped a
Chapter 78The adrenaline from the sudden midnight announcement and the exhausting academic confrontations had finally begun to settle, leaving a quiet, humming energy inside the Malacañang residential suite. It was past eleven in the evening when Hudson walked into Selene’s bedroom. He wasn't wearing his presidential armor, no barong, no tailored vest, just a simple black t-shirt that clung to his massive chest and a pair of dark jeans."Sweetheart," Hudson murmured, his deep baritone dripping with a rare, reckless burst of excitement.He walked toward her study desk, gently closing her notebook."Let’s get out of here. Just the two of us. No security detail, no palace walls, no protocols."Napatanga ang dalaga. Selene looked up from her books, a soft, breathless laugh escaping her lips as she took in his unusually casual attire."Hudson, seryoso ka ba? Trending na kaya ngayon sa Twitter at sa news. Paano tayo lalabas nang walang kasamang PSG? Medyo hindi safe 'yan.”Hudson let out
Chapter 77Ang pambansang balita tungkol sa opisyal na pag-iisang dibdib ng pinakamakapangyarihang lalaki sa bansa at ng isang simpleng mag-aaral ay hindi na nagpatumpik-tumpik pa. Bago pa man dumating ang madaling-araw ng Martes, Hudson did not waste a single second after Selene gave her definitive sweet surrender in the private garden. Driven by an intense, unyielding joy and strategic calculation, the Commander-in-Chief instantly called an emergency midnight press briefing at the Malacañang Press Office, completely bypassing the traditional public relations pipeline.Habang natutulog nang mahimbing ang buong bansa, ang mga antok na reporter mula sa naglalakihang media networks ay nagmamadaling nagtakbuhan papunta sa palasyo. Nakangisi si Hudson nang makita ang mga reporter na ang iba ay walang make-up at ang iba ay may muta pa siguro.They expected a formal, defensive statement regarding the President's controversial academic past or an update on military defense alignments. Instea
Chapter 76Kahit pa nagkaroon ng kasunduan si Hudson at ang kanyang ama kapalit ni Juancho, ang lahat ay nanatiling mabigat para kay Selene. Bawat hakbang niya sa mga malalawak na koridor ay tila ba sinusubok ang kanyang bagong anyo bilang future first lady at ang katatagan. She tried her best to balance her academic duties with her presence in the palace, but high-society politics had a way of bleeding into her sanctuary.Habang naglalakad si Selene papunta sa residential dining hall para tingnan si Adela, biglang bumukas ang pinto ng executive conference room. Several high-ranking officials and defense strategists poured out into the hallway, talking in low, serious tones. Instinctively, Selene stepped closer to the wall to give them space, her posture poised yet careful.Out of the crowd, General Juancho emerged. He was walking with a heavy, deliberate stride, his military uniform immaculately pressed and his chest heavy with historical honors. Kahi na matanda na ito ay matikas pa
Chapter 75Pagkatapos ng kanyang mga klase sa Enderun, mas pinili ni Selene na pumasok sa palasyo gamit ang isang lumang daanan, ang hindi na madalas gamiting dulo ng pribadong hardin na direktang kumokonekta sa residential wing. She deliberately used the unused backdoor to enter the palace complex just to completely avoid the aggressive pool of mainstream press reporters and flashing cameras lingering by the main administrative gates. Hindi niya nais na maging mitsa pa ng panibagong problema habang mainit pa sa bansa ang eskandalo tungkol sa academic records ni Hudson. Naiinis siyang isipin kung gaano kapamanghusga ang mga tao sa nakaraan ng Pangulo.Habang tahimik siyang naglalakad sa koridor ng residential area, she accidentally caught sight of a grand, official arrival through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the executive driveway.Dalawang itim na marangyang sasakyan ang huminto sa tapat ng mismong harap ng palasyo. An old man stepped out of the vehicle, looking in
Chapter 74Kahit na anong gulo o tsismis ang kumakalat ay hindi pwedeng umabsent ang future first lady ng bansa. Inside the heavily tinted, bulletproof presidential limousine rolling smoothly toward the campus gates, the father of the country was so relaxed. He had a wonderful night last night. Sinong magrereklamo at hindi mari-relax? Selene adjusted the collar of her muted blazer, her eyes reflecting a newly found, unshakeable peace. Sitting right beside her was Hudson, looking every bit the absolute ruler of the land in his dark suit, his large hand resting possessively over hers.Professor Cody was standing near the grand arched entrance of the business department, holding a stack of commerce journals. The moment the presidential convoy cleared the security gates, his intelligent eyes locked onto the lead vehicle. He expected to see a distressed, anxious Selene who was hiding from the heavy media scrutiny.Instead, Cody was completely mesmerized by
Chapter 63Ang mga sumunod na araw pagkatapos ng biglaang paglipat ng pamilya ni Selene ay naging matahimik ang lahat. The political storm that usually battered the administration seemed to have lost its power entirely, leaving the palace unusually peaceful. Ang oposisyon na dati ay halos araw-araw
Chapter 60Selene remained standing by the window, her fingers lightly touching the cold glass as she watched the presidential convoy speed away toward the situation rooom. Ang bigat ng kanyang mga iniisip ay tila mas lalong lumala dahil sa biglaang krisis na kinakaharap ng bansa. In the middle of
Chapter 58 Hudson sat at the head of the table, completely relaxed in a comfortable gray sweater and dark trousers. The sharp, unyielding president who had dominated a grand ballroom the night before was nowhere to be seen. Nasa tabi niya si Selene, looking refreshed and peaceful in a simple pa
Chapter 56 Ang malaking bulwagan ng Manila Hotel ay kumikislap sa liwanag ng mga magagarang chandelier. Puno ito ng mga taong may suot na mga mamahaling cocktail dress at maayos na tuxedo. Dumalo sa taunang presidential gala ang pinakamakapangyarihang mga politiko, diplomat, at negosyante sa bansa.







