LOGINThe Date That Wasn't So SimpleAs they stepped out of the movie theater, Maeve took a deep breath. She thought the weirdest part of their date was finally over.But she was wrong.The moment the private elevator doors opened, two men dressed in black were already waiting for them.“Sir, the route is clear.”Maeve looked at Keiv.“Route?”“Maeve…”“Keiv.”The young man sighed.“Please don't start.”“I’m not starting anything. I’m asking a question.”Before he could answer, the large glass door leading to a private lounge suddenly opened.“What’s that?”“A restaurant.”“I know it’s a restaurant.”“Then?”“Why is there no one here?”Keiv scratched the back of his neck.“Reserved.”“The entire restaurant?”“Yes.”Maeve stared at him for a long moment.“Keiv.”“Hmm?”“This is just a date.”“I know.”“It’s not a business meeting.”“I know.”“And it’s not a state visit either.”Keiv smiled faintly.“I know that too.”“Then why does it feel like I’m with the president?”The butler standing be
The Date That Wasn't So SimpleIt was a rainy day.Since early morning, the rain had been pouring endlessly over Malolos. The sky was dark, the air was cold, and the roads were gradually becoming covered with water. For most people, it was the kind of ordinary rainy day when they would rather stay home than go outside.But for Maeve, it was perfect.Because she had been wanting to have a simple date with Keiv for quite some time.So before she could change her mind, she decided to surprise Keiv at his company.She didn't dress up extravagantly.Instead, she chose a simple yet elegant outfit—a cream-colored blouse with a small ribbon detail at the neckline, paired with a high-waisted dark brown midi skirt that fell below her knees. She wore simple closed-toe flats, a small shoulder bag, and a thin cardigan because of the cold weather. She only lightly styled her hair and applied a little lip tint.Simple.Decent.But elegant.The kind of outfit that didn't need to be expensive to make
The Truth That Can No Longer Be HiddenVanessa's family gathered early that morning at their large house in Malolos. The dining area had been carefully prepared, with several close relatives seated on both sides of the long table. Vanessa sat in the middle with her parents, while a few representatives from their family's business were also present.For Vanessa, the day felt different because she knew her father had something important to announce."Vanessa," her father began as he set down his glass of water, "your mother and I have been discussing your future for a long time."She remained silent, simply listening.She already knew where the conversation was going."And because you're our only daughter, we want to make sure that you'll have a good and secure future."Her mother smiled faintly."So we've decided to proceed with the agreement that has long been discussed between our two families."Vanessa remained silent.Until her father finally said the words she had been waiting for
CHAPTER 38The Secret Behind EverythingMaeve remained standing inside the unit, several steps away from the door. She didn't know whether she should open it or simply remain silent. The voice she had heard was unfamiliar, yet there was something strangely cold about it that left an uneasy feeling in her chest.Meanwhile, on the other side of the door, Art Leo stood silently. His head was slightly lowered as he listened to the silence coming from inside.A memory suddenly crossed his mind.Vanessa's face.Maeve's face.They were different, but there was one thing they shared in their eyes—the same fear he had once seen in someone he thought could never be shaken.A faint smile appeared on his lips."Maeve..." he whispered. "You have no idea how deeply you're involved in this."He didn't open the door. Instead, he stepped back and walked away down the hallway.But before he could get too far, he remembered a night several months ago.A night that had started as a simple meeting.And en
The Name Behind Everything"Art Leo!"The name echoed repeatedly inside Maeve's mind.She didn't move right away. She remained seated on the sofa, staring at her laptop. For several minutes, she had been looking at the same photograph, hoping she might find another detail that would prove her suspicions wrong.But the more she examined it, the more nervous she became.One photograph wasn't enough to accuse someone.She knew that.She needed clearer evidence.So she opened her browser again and began searching."Art Leo..."Several results appeared.He wasn't a famous public figure, but there were a few old articles about business events and university activities where his name appeared.Her brows furrowed even more when she found an old photograph.Art Leo was there at an event.And beside him...Vanessa.Maeve quickly took a screenshot."Okay..."She took a deep breath."One more."She searched through the dates one after another.There was one from August.Another from September.An
The New ChallengeMaeve quietly returned to the unit that night. She did not go with Keiv because he needed to deal with the mess that had suddenly exploded within his family. Before they finally parted ways, he held her hand several times and assured her that he would call her if anything new happened.Keiv also told her that he might not be able to attend school the following day. He was certain that the news would spread, especially if someone managed to release information about Vanessa's alleged pregnancy and her supposed relationship with Keiv.Maeve did not object.This time, she did not want fear to take control of her mind.She had promised Keiv that she would trust him, and even though it was difficult, she chose to stand by that promise.When she entered the unit, she gently closed the door. She did not turn on the lights immediately. She simply stood there for a few seconds, staring at the floor.She was tired, but it wasn't her body that was exhausted.It was her mind.Sl







