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Gabriel’s POV“Thank you for the great presentation, Mr. Romano. I’m beyond impressed. Our team is excited to work with you,” Mr. Merendez said, and I felt a rush of excitement flood through me.“Thank you so much, Mr. Merendez. Our legal team has already drafted the preliminary agreement for you,” I responded, my mind focused on the next steps, eager to move forward.“Good, I’ll have my legal team review it,” he said, his voice steady and commanding. “But understand this: I’m not just financing a university expansion. I’m investing in a brand, in a legacy. Romano University has name recognition, but in the U.S. market, you’ll need me to truly make an impact.”His words landed heavy, a reminder of the stakes we were playing for. This wasn’t just about numbers and agreements—it was about carving out a place in the competitive U.S. market, about making sure Romano University didn’t just survive, but thrived in a new environment. The weight of his offer wasn’t lost on me.“We’ll make sur
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Gabriel’s POVThe fight was still fresh in my mind as the bouncers wrestled us apart. My body was still vibrating with adrenaline, my pulse still running wild. I had never been the type to back down, especially when I was feeling invincible. But as the officers arrived and the flashing lights lit up the scene, I started to feel the reality of what I had just gotten myself into.I was shoved into the back of a police car, my hands cuffed behind my back. Denver, standing at a distance, his face a mix of disbelief and frustration, shot me a look I couldn’t quite place. I barely registered it. All I could think about was the fight—how I had been so sure of myself. I had been Gabriel Romano, heir to one of the most respected universities in the p-Philippines. No one could touch me, right?Wrong.The ride to the police station felt like an eternity. I could still feel the woman’s eyes on me before the fight broke out, a half-smile on her face that I’d taken as a sign of interest. But all th
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Sofia’s POVGabriel called late this afternoon, his voice smooth and businesslike, telling me that he'd be extending his stay in California for a few more days because something had come up with one of his meetings. He assured me that everything was under control, and that I should take care of things at home in the meantime. I simply agreed, though the truth was, I was relieved that he would be gone a little longer.I wasn’t about to admit it, but I had started to enjoy his absence. It wasn’t that I wished ill upon him, but his absence gave me the freedom to breathe. To exist without the constant weight of his expectations hanging over me. And in that space, something unexpected had begun to shift inside me.Dominic.He had always been there, of course, a colleague—professional, friendly, and always so approachable. But as the days passed, I found myself looking forward to our encounters more than I’d ever imagined. I couldn’t pinpoint when it started, but I could feel it now—the way
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Sofia’s POVI couldn’t quite place the rush of emotions that hit me as I sat at my desk, the soft hum of the office surrounding me, but my mind was elsewhere—focused on Dominic’s office, just across from mine. The glass divider between our spaces was half frosted, but it was still clear enough for me to see them. Her. The woman who had walked in again.I tried to focus on the papers in front of me, but every so often, my gaze would drift over to their office. I told myself I was just being casual, that it didn’t mean anything. But the moment I saw them sitting together, talking and laughing like they shared some kind of unspoken bond, something inside me stirred. My heart seemed to skip a beat.They were so comfortable with each other, so natural. Dominic’s smile was different when he was with her—warmer, more carefree. And she... she was beautiful, confident, like she belonged in his world. Watching them, I felt a tightness in my chest, a deep, gnawing discomfort. It was as if they e
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Dominic’s POV “Guess what I found out today about the husband of your TOTGA!” That was the first thing Marielli said when she visited my office, teasing me like she always does. Two days ago, she stopped by and was shocked to see Sofia. She knew Sofia because she was the only woman I admired during our college days. Marielli saw how I was completely smitten with Sofia back then, even though she didn’t really know me. “What now?” I asked irritably. We’re professionals now, but she still hasn’t changed—always the gossip. “Someone from the headquarters spilled the tea,” she said with a smirk. “Apparently, he didn’t secure the business deal abroad for the Romano University expansion.” She paused for effect, leaning in. “The heir messed up with the son of Mr. Merendez, the business partner.” I froze, my heart sinking for a moment, but honestly, I wasn’t surprised. I knew how arrogant Gabriel was, how he thought his name and status would get him out of anything. But hearing it out l
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Sofia's POV I stood at the front of the grand Romano University boardroom, my fingers steady on the remote as I clicked to the next slide of my presentation. A month ago, I wouldn’t have imagined myself here—standing before the most powerful figures in the institution, proving that I belonged. "As you can see," I began, my voice steady and clear, "by cutting unnecessary expenditures and reallocating funds strategically, we’ve managed to reduce operational costs by fifteen percent. These savings have been redirected to the new building project, ensuring that we move forward without exceeding the allocated budget." I glanced around the room, gauging their reactions. Some of the board members leaned forward, their faces lit with interest. A few exchanged impressed looks. That was a good sign. "Fifteen percent?" one of them repeated, sounding almost surprised. "That’s an impressive cut in just a month." "I have to admit," another added, "I was skeptical when you proposed this p
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Sofia's POVThe city lights flickered in the distance, their glow stretching toward the sky like tiny, desperate wishes. I wrapped my arms around myself, inhaling the cold night air as I stood on the university’s rooftop. The silence here was different—not empty, but heavy, thick with the weight of everything I couldn’t say.Footsteps echoed behind me, steady and unhurried. I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was."You always run to the highest places when you need to breathe."Dominic’s voice was low, edged with something I couldn’t name.I sighed. "Maybe up here, it feels like I can escape."He stepped beside me, close enough that I could feel the warmth radiating from him. He wasn’t touching me, but he didn’t have to—his presence alone had a way of unraveling me."You shouldn’t have to escape," he murmured.I swallowed hard, my fingers tightening around the balcony’s cold railing. "It’s not that simple.""It could be," Dominic countered, turning to face me. "If you let it."
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Sofia's POVThe shrill ringing of my phone pierced the early morning silence, dragging me from the depths of sleep. I groggily reached out, squinting at the screen. Unknown Number. A knot tightened in my stomach, but I answered anyway."Hello?" My voice was thick with sleep."Mrs. Romano?" A man's voice—low, cautious.I sat up, suddenly alert. "Yes, this is she."There was a pause, heavy and foreboding. I could hear my own heartbeat echoing in my ears."I’m calling from Air France. Your parents… Mr. and Mrs. Moretti… They were on Flight 477 bound for Paris this morning."My heart clenched. Flight 477. Paris. Mom and Dad. My mind raced, connecting the dots, but my mouth struggled to form words."What… What about them?" I whispered.Another pause. Then—"We regret to inform you that the flight suffered a fatal crash over the Atlantic. There were no survivors."The world tilted. The bed beneath me felt like it was dissolving into nothingness."Mrs. Romano?" The voice on the other end fel
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Sofia's POVMarielli was already packing up her things when we got back to the mansion.The salty breeze still clung to my hair, and my skin was warm from the sun, but there was a quietness in my chest that hadn't been there at the beach. Maybe it was guilt. Maybe it was just... me realizing things a little too late.Her car sat gleaming in the driveway, freshly fixed. No more stranded days. No more unplanned bonding. She was leaving, just like that.I stood there watching her tuck a bag into the back seat, moving so easily, like everything in the world was exactly where it was supposed to be. She looked up and caught me staring.“Hey,” she said, smiling. “You survived the beach trip.”I walked closer, feeling every step like I was walking into something I couldn't name. “Barely,” I joked, then paused. “Hey, um… can we talk?”She raised a brow. “Sounds serious.”I shrugged, feeling awkward. “Kind of is.”Marielli leaned back against the car, folding her arms like she had all the time
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Sofia POV The wind smelled like salt and something else I couldn’t quite name—freedom, maybe. It had been Marielli’s idea. A beach trip. Out of nowhere, like she had a sixth sense for tension and wanted to dissolve it with sunlight and ocean breeze. I had expected Dominic to shut it down immediately. But to my surprise, he hesitated—and then said yes. I watched them talk in the kitchen that morning, their voices soft but familiar. Too familiar. Something in me recoiled. I tried not to show it, tried to be polite. Detached. But it was impossible to ignore the way she looked at him, or how he didn’t pull away. I didn’t belong here. That thought lingered as I stood by the car, waiting to climb into the backseat like some intern tagging along on her boss’s road trip. “Uh-uh.” Marielli moved quickly, stepping in between us. “What do you think you’re doing?” I blinked, confused. “I was going to sit in the back.” Marielli shook her head dramatically. “Backseat? Girl, no. You ar
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Dominic's POVThe mechanic was already outside, talking to Marielli. I didn’t bother stepping out—I could guess what he was going to say. Her car wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Maybe not even tomorrow.I stayed in the kitchen, leaning against the doorway, arms crossed, watching her stir sugar into her coffee like it was some kind of art. She always moved like she had a plan—even when she pretended not to.“It’s going to take a while,” she said, almost too casually. “You don’t mind if I hang around, do you?”I shrugged. “It’s your call.”She sipped her coffee, that mischievous glint flashing in her eyes. “Let’s go to the beach.”I frowned. “The beach?”“You, me, and Sofia,” she said, like it was the most natural thing in the world. “She needs fresh air. And you, Dominic, need to stop brooding before your face stays that way.”I didn’t respond right away. The idea sounded good—too good. That’s what worried me.“Marielli… We’re hiding her. If someone sees us—if he finds out…”She se
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Dominic’s POV Marielli visited me here at the mansion and spent the whole day helping me with Sofia’s case. She couldn’t go home because her car broke down, and it was too late to call a mechanic, so we decided she would just spend the night here. But instead of resting, she invited me to have a few beers. Now we’re outside, sitting on the wooden bench, drinking while staring up at the stars. “You really don’t sleep anymore, do you?” she asked, looking at me over the rim of her bottle. I smirked. “I’ll sleep when this case is over… or when I drop dead, whichever comes first.” She rolled her eyes, smiling. “I thought lawyers were dramatic in court, not in real life.” We both laughed, and then she tilted her head toward the sky. “Do you ever wonder what you’d be doing if none of this happened? If life didn’t pull you into… all this?” I took a moment before answering. “Maybe I’d be fixing motorcycles somewhere quiet. Somewhere no one knows my name.” She raised an eyebrow.
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Sofia’s POV The late afternoon light cast a golden hue over the estate as I stood by the window, absently tracing patterns on the glass. Outside, Dominic stood near the driveway, his stance firm yet composed, as if waiting for something—or someone. Then she arrived. Marielli. The moment she stepped out of the sleek black car, a shiver ran down my spine. It wasn’t just recognition; it was memory. She wasn’t just any visitor. She was the visitor. The woman who always came to see Dominic while he worked at Romano University. The same woman who had been by his side all those years ago, back in college, when I used to see them together—laughing, talking, always impossibly close. I hadn’t remembered her before, but now, with my memories piecing themselves back together, it all came rushing back. She was always there. I watched as Dominic greeted her, his expression unreadable, yet there was an ease in the way he spoke to her, a familiarity that settled deep in my chest like
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Sofia’s POV Since this morning, I hadn’t been able to talk to Dominic. Now that it was already afternoon, I realized I hadn’t even caught a glimpse of him. He had been locked away in the study the entire time, completely consumed by his work. I thought about checking on him, even just for a moment, but the door remained shut. Martha told me he was always like this whenever he was focused on something—distant, unreachable. Instead of dwelling on it, I decided to go to the farm and ride a horse for a while. A quiet ride through the fields seemed like the perfect way to clear my mind. When I started feeling hungry, I decided to head back to the mansion. Maybe Dominic was done with his work, and we could finally eat together. As I stepped inside, I found him in the living room, watching the news. The moment he noticed me, he grabbed the remote and turned off the TV. “Where have you been?” he asked, his eyes scanning me as if checking if I had gone somewhere I shouldn’t have.
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Sofia’s POV Dominic’s voice softened, but the steel beneath it remained. “Sofia, this isn’t just about nullifying your marriage anymore. This is about justice.” I met his gaze, and for the first time in years, I felt something other than fear. I felt rage. And I wanted the truth. Dominic leaned back, his expression grim. “That night at Romano University… I saw something that didn’t sit right with me.” A cold dread coiled in my stomach. “What did you see?” He exhaled slowly, as if weighing every word. “Brake fluid. A small puddle near where your car was parked. At first, I thought it was just an oil leak from another vehicle, but then I noticed something else—a piece of tubing, cut cleanly, lying nearby.” Silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating. I clenched my hands together, my mind racing. “You think my brakes were tampered with?” Dominic’s jaw tightened. “It’s too much of a coincidence. Someone wanted you dead that night. If I had gotten to you a few m
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Sofia’s POV The quiet hum of the study wrapped around us like a heavy blanket, thick with the weight of unspoken truths. Bookshelves lined the walls, filled with neatly arranged law books—Dominic’s world, his sanctuary. But right now, it felt like an interrogation room. And I was finally ready to confess. “You asked me to tell you everything,” I murmured, my fingers gripping the armrest of the chair. Dominic nodded, his dark eyes fixed on me. “No more secrets, Sofia.” I exhaled slowly. “It happened five years ago. The day I lost everything.” He leaned forward slightly, silent but demanding, waiting for me to continue. “I was supposed to meet someone that day,” I started, my voice barely above a whisper. “I had just finished cheer practice, and I was running late. I rushed through everything—my shower, my drive—because I didn’t want to miss that meeting.” I swallowed, gripping my hands together to keep them from trembling. “And then… everything went wrong.” The memory pla
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Dominic’s POV The scent of something warm and rich filled the air the moment I stepped into the mansion. It wasn’t the usual gourmet meals the chefs prepared—this was different. Heartier. Almost comforting. I hadn’t expected this. After spending days in Manila, taking care of everything for our plan, I was exhausted. I had officially resigned from Romano University, cutting my last tie to that place. There was nothing left for me there, and honestly, I felt relieved. Now, all I wanted was a shower and maybe some sleep. But instead, I found myself following the scent down the hallway. And that’s when I saw her. Sofia. She stood at the counter, her sleeves rolled up, an apron tied around her waist. Steam rose from a pot on the stove, and beside her, Martha was kneading dough. A wooden board filled with chopped potatoes, cabbage, and beans sat nearby. For a moment, I just watched. She looked… different. There was a lightness in her expression, something I hadn’t seen in
