LOGINChapter 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 73Ang balita ay sumabog na parang isang bombang may nakatutulig na lakas sa kalagitnaan ng gabi. By Friday morning, the tranquil peace of Malacañang Palace was violently shattered as mainstream news outlets and social media platforms synchronized into a single, roaring headline. A massive political scandal had breached the administration's firewall, and this time, it did not target Selene or her twin children. It aimed its toxic arrows directly at the heart of the Commander-in-Chief himself.The public was aggressively questioning the real identity of President Hudson. Because of his terrifyingly cold demeanor, his unyielding, intimidating stance against the senate, and the absolute ruthlessness he displayed in neutralizing political threats, the mainstream media began painting him as a dangerous enigma. Investigative journalists and anonymous opposition leaks suddenly unburied his deeply hidden past. Online threads were flooded with leaked, decades-old documents detailing hi
Chapter 72The door shut and everything turned so quiet, pero ang pakiramdam niya ay hindi agad-agad na nagbago. In the quiet aftermath of the explosive confrontation, the elite preschool office felt smaller, conquered entirely by Hudson’s overwhelming, protective presence. He remained on his knees on the colorful carpet, his massive arms still wrapped securely around Selene and the twins, acting as an unbreakable shield against the cruelties of the outside world.Selene leaned her forehead against his solid shoulder, letting out a long, shaky breath.Tahimik siyang lumuluha pero sa kabila ng lahat ay may kasiyahan naman siyang mararamdaman kahit paano. The gratitude blooming inside her chest was so profound it almost made her dizzy. Hudson didn't just deploy his political machinery to save his administration, he deployed his entire executive might to protect the dignity of her children, and she was so thankful for that.Ngayon lang siya nagkaroon ng lalaki sa tabi niya at hindi siya







