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Ch. 8: Dinner
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2025-05-04 00:14:15
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Owned By Contract Ch. 9: Prep for Gala
Ingrid Alessia's point of view Nakahiga ako sa kama habang hawak ‘yung marriage contract naming dalawa ni Leonhardt. I’ve read this twice already pero somehow, binabalik-balikan ko pa rin. Maybe because I needed something solid to remind myself why I agreed to all of this. Two years. Dalawang taon na puno ng pagbabalat-kayo, dinners na puro pilit, at image-building para sa mga taong hindi naman kami talaga kilala. “For the company,” I whispered. “For Dad. For the family name. For the goddamn legacy.” I flipped the page again. Two years was enough time to stabilize our company’s finances, thanks to the Moretti name. In exchange, the Moretti Corporation who’s planning to expand their firm internationally, gets the perfect clean image, a stable marriage, strong family values, and one hell of a power couple. I glanced at the side table where my law books sat, books I used to enjoy. I was a Corporate Lawyer for a reason. I liked precision, I liked control. I handled contracts and mer
최신 업데이트 : 2025-05-05Owned By Contract Ch. 1: Last card
Ingrid Alessia's Point of View Nasa biyahe pa lang ako pauwi, parang may nakaupo na sa dibdib ko. Wala pang sinasabi si Mama kung bakit urgent ang tawag niya, pero sa tono ng boses niya kanina, alam kong may nangyaring hindi maganda.Pagbaba ko ng kotse sa harap ng Romano mansion, ang bigat agad ng hangin. Tahimik. Walang karaniwang kaluskos ng mga kasambahay.Pagpasok ko sa loob, sumalubong ang lamig ng marmol sa akin. Naroon sila, si Papa nasa favorite armchair niya, nakatungo. Si Mama, pabalik-balik sa likod ng sofa, para bang sinusubukang buuin ang mundo gamit lang ang lakad niya.“Ingrid,” tawag ni Mama nang makita ako, malumanay na ang boses niya. “Kailangan natin mag-usap.”“Can we just skip the dramatic intro and go straight to the part where I’m the solution to another disaster?” Tumayo akong diretso, pilit na pinapakalma ang sarili ko.Napatingin sa akin si Papa, halatang puyat at pagod. “Anak... bagsak na ang kumpanya.”Napalunok nalang ako bigla dahil sa sinabi niya. I’ve
최신 업데이트 : 2025-04-23Owned By Contract Ch. 2: Blind date
Ingrid Alessia's Point of View The next day came too fast.Halos hindi ako nakatulog. Ang bigat sa dibdib, ang gulo sa isip. Pagod na ang katawan ko, pero mas pagod ang utak ko sa kaiisip kung paano ko haharapin ang lalaking pilit na itinutulak sa’kin ng pamilya ko. Blind date daw, sabi nila, pero para sa akin, para akong papunta sa sariling bitayan.I wore my best armor a white silk blouse na perfect ang fitting sa katawan ko, tailored black trousers, and a lipstick shade called Power Play. Matagal ko nang binili ang lipstick na ’to pero ngayon ko lang ginamit. I needed to look like I had it all together, kahit totoo, durog-durog na ako sa loob.My driver opened the car door and I stepped out in four-inch heels na parang kutsilyo sa bawat hakbang. The hotel lounge was dimly lit and luxurious, with mahogany panels, gold accents, ambient jazz music, and crystal chandeliers na parang lumulutang sa ere. Every detail screamed wealth, status, and power. It was the kind of place where deal
최신 업데이트 : 2025-04-23Owned By Contract Ch. 3: Signed
Leonhardt Dietrich's point of view “Settle down or lose your inheritance.”Those were the exact words my father spat as he tossed a crystal glass across the room. Scotch stained the Persian rug. My mother stood behind him, arms folded, face blank, 'yung kaliwang mata niya, kumikibot. Palatandaan 'yon ng inis niya na hindi niya kayang itago.“This isn’t a fucking request,” she added, cold as ever. “You’re not a child anymore, Leonhardt. The Board wants security. Stability. Not a heartbroken heir with a knife for a smile.”Heartbroken? Tangina. Wala silang alam.My jaw tensed. “So, ganito na lang? Emotional blackmail para lang manatili ako sa business?”“Don’t flatter yourself. There’s nothing emotional about it,” Father snapped. “You either marry someone who doesn’t destroy our reputation, or you walk away with nothing.”At syempre, binanggit pa talaga nila si Ashley. Not literally, though. Yung ex na gusto nilang ibalik sa buhay ko.“Why not call Ashley?” I snapped, voice like steel.
최신 업데이트 : 2025-04-23Owned By Contract Ch. 4: Photo engagement
Ingrid Alessia’s Point of View Two days later, I found myself in a penthouse suite turned into a war zone of makeup brushes, designer gowns, and camera tripods. The air was thick with perfume, hairspray, and tension. “Final touch-ups!” sigaw ng makeup artist habang hinihila ang mukha ko pabalik sa center. I sat still, letting them paint me into the perfect image of a bride-to-be. Hindi ako humihinga masyado. One wrong move and they’d think I was fragile. But I wasn’t. I was just tired. “Ma’am, your stylist sent the schedule,” sabi ng assistant ko, handing over a thin folder. “Whole day shoot for the announcement. Six looks. One couple shot by the rooftop.” I nodded, flipping through the neatly printed itinerary. My name, paired with his. Ingrid Alessia Romano-Moretti. Parang hindi pa rin totoo. I glanced at the mirror. The woman staring back wore elegance, her smile a weapon. Pero sa likod ng smoky eyes and bold lipstick, I saw it, the exhaustion, the disbelief, the quiet fury
최신 업데이트 : 2025-04-23Owned By Contract Ch. 5: Home
Ingrid Alessia's point of view The day had come. The supposed-to-be grand wedding na dati kong inisip na may orchestra, petals sa aisle, at hundreds of guests watching with awe, had turned into something unrecognizable. Walang crowd. Walang bulaklak. Walang vows. Walang kasiyahan. Walang mga taong umiiyak sa tuwa o nagtatawanan sa speeches. Just a sterile courtroom, a bored judge, and the sound of papers shuffling like it was just another Tuesday. I wore white, not a gown, but a plain tailored dress na pinili ng stylist para sa media. Walang lace. Walang drama. Just enough elegance to look acceptable on camera, but simple enough para hindi halata kung gaano kabigat ‘yung bigat sa dibdib ko. Leonhardt arrived exactly on time. He didn’t even look at me. Not once. Nakasuot siya ng charcoal gray suit in elegant, parang business meeting lang ang pinuntahan. He just walked in and signed his name, sat back down like he was signing off a new company merger. Because that’s what this was,
최신 업데이트 : 2025-04-23Owned By Contract Ch. 6: Past
Leonhardt Dietrich’s Point of View Pagpasok ko sa wing ko, I loosened my tie and tossed it on the dresser. Pakiramdam ko pati damit ko, bumigat sa stress ng buong araw. I didn’t want to see her. Hindi pa nga nagsisimula nang maayos lahat, pagod na ako. I grabbed a glass from the mini-bar, poured some bourbon. Hindi na ako naupo. Tumayo lang ako ro’n, staring out the window habang binabayo ng ulan ang salamin. Then, tumunog ang phone ko. Tsk. Ashley: You looked miserable. Why marry her if you still hate the idea of love? Napapikit nalang ako, jaw tightening in frustration. Bago ko pa madelete ang thread, another text popped up. Ashley: You don’t have to do this. We can fix us, Leon. I still love you. Putang ina. Hindi pa rin siya sumusuko. I was about to delete it when I heard the door creak behind me. "Kasama 'ba sa kontrata ang pag-iinsulto ng ex mo sa akin?" Matalim na sabi ni Ingrid, hindi rin nawala yun
최신 업데이트 : 2025-05-01Owned By Contract Ch. 7: Moretti corporation
Ingrid Alessia’s Point of ViewI opened my phone, still hoping maybe it was a mistake. But when I saw the unknown number, I already knew it was her, Ashley. Leonhardt's ex.Ashley: “You really think you’re the one he’ll choose, Ingrid? You’ll never be enough. I’ll make sure of it. I have everything you need to know.”I froze, my fingers barely able to swipe. Pagbukas ko pa lang ng message, nakita ko na ang mga larawan, mga litrato nila ni Leonhardt na magkasama, masaya, walang mga pighati. They looked like they were in a different lifetime, a different world. It was almost like I could hear the joy in their laughter through the images.There was one where they were at a party, his arm around her waist, and her smiling at him like he was everything. Another where they were in Paris, looking at the Eiffel Tower, their eyes locked in a perfect moment, one that should’ve been left in the past.I felt the knot in my chest tighten. So this was the woman who still had a hold on him.I wasn’t
최신 업데이트 : 2025-05-02
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Owned By Contract Ch. 9: Prep for Gala
Ingrid Alessia's point of view Nakahiga ako sa kama habang hawak ‘yung marriage contract naming dalawa ni Leonhardt. I’ve read this twice already pero somehow, binabalik-balikan ko pa rin. Maybe because I needed something solid to remind myself why I agreed to all of this. Two years. Dalawang taon na puno ng pagbabalat-kayo, dinners na puro pilit, at image-building para sa mga taong hindi naman kami talaga kilala. “For the company,” I whispered. “For Dad. For the family name. For the goddamn legacy.” I flipped the page again. Two years was enough time to stabilize our company’s finances, thanks to the Moretti name. In exchange, the Moretti Corporation who’s planning to expand their firm internationally, gets the perfect clean image, a stable marriage, strong family values, and one hell of a power couple. I glanced at the side table where my law books sat, books I used to enjoy. I was a Corporate Lawyer for a reason. I liked precision, I liked control. I handled contracts and mer
Owned By Contract Ch. 8: Dinner
Ingrid's Alessia's point of view Tahimik ang biyahe pauwi. Maliban sa soft jazz na tumutugtog sa background, wala kang maririnig kundi ang bigat ng hangin sa pagitan namin ni Leonhardt. Kanina pa siya parang time bomb, and I swear, kahit 'yung steering wheel mukhang nanliliit na sa higpit ng hawak niya. At that moment, his phone began to light up. He glanced at it for a fraction of a second, and that was all it took to change the atmosphere in the vehicle. Biglang dumilim ang aura niya. I noticed that his knuckles turned white as a result of his knuckle-knuckling the manibela. His jaw was tight, and he was clenching his teeth. Hindi ako nagsalita. Hindi ako tanga. It was either shut up or maging emotional punching bag niya, and I’m not in the mood to be anyone’s target practice. Pagdating namin sa condo, tahimik pa rin. But the moment I stepped inside, the sound of laughter greeted me. masyadong masaya para sa isang ordinaryong gabi. I froze by the door, heels clicking agai
Owned By Contract Ch. 7: Moretti corporation
Ingrid Alessia’s Point of ViewI opened my phone, still hoping maybe it was a mistake. But when I saw the unknown number, I already knew it was her, Ashley. Leonhardt's ex.Ashley: “You really think you’re the one he’ll choose, Ingrid? You’ll never be enough. I’ll make sure of it. I have everything you need to know.”I froze, my fingers barely able to swipe. Pagbukas ko pa lang ng message, nakita ko na ang mga larawan, mga litrato nila ni Leonhardt na magkasama, masaya, walang mga pighati. They looked like they were in a different lifetime, a different world. It was almost like I could hear the joy in their laughter through the images.There was one where they were at a party, his arm around her waist, and her smiling at him like he was everything. Another where they were in Paris, looking at the Eiffel Tower, their eyes locked in a perfect moment, one that should’ve been left in the past.I felt the knot in my chest tighten. So this was the woman who still had a hold on him.I wasn’t
Owned By Contract Ch. 6: Past
Leonhardt Dietrich’s Point of View Pagpasok ko sa wing ko, I loosened my tie and tossed it on the dresser. Pakiramdam ko pati damit ko, bumigat sa stress ng buong araw. I didn’t want to see her. Hindi pa nga nagsisimula nang maayos lahat, pagod na ako. I grabbed a glass from the mini-bar, poured some bourbon. Hindi na ako naupo. Tumayo lang ako ro’n, staring out the window habang binabayo ng ulan ang salamin. Then, tumunog ang phone ko. Tsk. Ashley: You looked miserable. Why marry her if you still hate the idea of love? Napapikit nalang ako, jaw tightening in frustration. Bago ko pa madelete ang thread, another text popped up. Ashley: You don’t have to do this. We can fix us, Leon. I still love you. Putang ina. Hindi pa rin siya sumusuko. I was about to delete it when I heard the door creak behind me. "Kasama 'ba sa kontrata ang pag-iinsulto ng ex mo sa akin?" Matalim na sabi ni Ingrid, hindi rin nawala yun
Owned By Contract Ch. 5: Home
Ingrid Alessia's point of view The day had come. The supposed-to-be grand wedding na dati kong inisip na may orchestra, petals sa aisle, at hundreds of guests watching with awe, had turned into something unrecognizable. Walang crowd. Walang bulaklak. Walang vows. Walang kasiyahan. Walang mga taong umiiyak sa tuwa o nagtatawanan sa speeches. Just a sterile courtroom, a bored judge, and the sound of papers shuffling like it was just another Tuesday. I wore white, not a gown, but a plain tailored dress na pinili ng stylist para sa media. Walang lace. Walang drama. Just enough elegance to look acceptable on camera, but simple enough para hindi halata kung gaano kabigat ‘yung bigat sa dibdib ko. Leonhardt arrived exactly on time. He didn’t even look at me. Not once. Nakasuot siya ng charcoal gray suit in elegant, parang business meeting lang ang pinuntahan. He just walked in and signed his name, sat back down like he was signing off a new company merger. Because that’s what this was,
Owned By Contract Ch. 4: Photo engagement
Ingrid Alessia’s Point of View Two days later, I found myself in a penthouse suite turned into a war zone of makeup brushes, designer gowns, and camera tripods. The air was thick with perfume, hairspray, and tension. “Final touch-ups!” sigaw ng makeup artist habang hinihila ang mukha ko pabalik sa center. I sat still, letting them paint me into the perfect image of a bride-to-be. Hindi ako humihinga masyado. One wrong move and they’d think I was fragile. But I wasn’t. I was just tired. “Ma’am, your stylist sent the schedule,” sabi ng assistant ko, handing over a thin folder. “Whole day shoot for the announcement. Six looks. One couple shot by the rooftop.” I nodded, flipping through the neatly printed itinerary. My name, paired with his. Ingrid Alessia Romano-Moretti. Parang hindi pa rin totoo. I glanced at the mirror. The woman staring back wore elegance, her smile a weapon. Pero sa likod ng smoky eyes and bold lipstick, I saw it, the exhaustion, the disbelief, the quiet fury
Owned By Contract Ch. 3: Signed
Leonhardt Dietrich's point of view “Settle down or lose your inheritance.”Those were the exact words my father spat as he tossed a crystal glass across the room. Scotch stained the Persian rug. My mother stood behind him, arms folded, face blank, 'yung kaliwang mata niya, kumikibot. Palatandaan 'yon ng inis niya na hindi niya kayang itago.“This isn’t a fucking request,” she added, cold as ever. “You’re not a child anymore, Leonhardt. The Board wants security. Stability. Not a heartbroken heir with a knife for a smile.”Heartbroken? Tangina. Wala silang alam.My jaw tensed. “So, ganito na lang? Emotional blackmail para lang manatili ako sa business?”“Don’t flatter yourself. There’s nothing emotional about it,” Father snapped. “You either marry someone who doesn’t destroy our reputation, or you walk away with nothing.”At syempre, binanggit pa talaga nila si Ashley. Not literally, though. Yung ex na gusto nilang ibalik sa buhay ko.“Why not call Ashley?” I snapped, voice like steel.
Owned By Contract Ch. 2: Blind date
Ingrid Alessia's Point of View The next day came too fast.Halos hindi ako nakatulog. Ang bigat sa dibdib, ang gulo sa isip. Pagod na ang katawan ko, pero mas pagod ang utak ko sa kaiisip kung paano ko haharapin ang lalaking pilit na itinutulak sa’kin ng pamilya ko. Blind date daw, sabi nila, pero para sa akin, para akong papunta sa sariling bitayan.I wore my best armor a white silk blouse na perfect ang fitting sa katawan ko, tailored black trousers, and a lipstick shade called Power Play. Matagal ko nang binili ang lipstick na ’to pero ngayon ko lang ginamit. I needed to look like I had it all together, kahit totoo, durog-durog na ako sa loob.My driver opened the car door and I stepped out in four-inch heels na parang kutsilyo sa bawat hakbang. The hotel lounge was dimly lit and luxurious, with mahogany panels, gold accents, ambient jazz music, and crystal chandeliers na parang lumulutang sa ere. Every detail screamed wealth, status, and power. It was the kind of place where deal
Owned By Contract Ch. 1: Last card
Ingrid Alessia's Point of View Nasa biyahe pa lang ako pauwi, parang may nakaupo na sa dibdib ko. Wala pang sinasabi si Mama kung bakit urgent ang tawag niya, pero sa tono ng boses niya kanina, alam kong may nangyaring hindi maganda.Pagbaba ko ng kotse sa harap ng Romano mansion, ang bigat agad ng hangin. Tahimik. Walang karaniwang kaluskos ng mga kasambahay.Pagpasok ko sa loob, sumalubong ang lamig ng marmol sa akin. Naroon sila, si Papa nasa favorite armchair niya, nakatungo. Si Mama, pabalik-balik sa likod ng sofa, para bang sinusubukang buuin ang mundo gamit lang ang lakad niya.“Ingrid,” tawag ni Mama nang makita ako, malumanay na ang boses niya. “Kailangan natin mag-usap.”“Can we just skip the dramatic intro and go straight to the part where I’m the solution to another disaster?” Tumayo akong diretso, pilit na pinapakalma ang sarili ko.Napatingin sa akin si Papa, halatang puyat at pagod. “Anak... bagsak na ang kumpanya.”Napalunok nalang ako bigla dahil sa sinabi niya. I’ve
