Runway Deception (ENGLISH)

Maica Delmundo is a famous model, known for her long, slender legs and flawless skin. With her wavy, waist-length hair, sharp nose, naturally rosy lips, and an oval-shaped face, she possesses a striking beauty that captivates many. Her fair complexion, almost as if she were carved from ivory, and her perfectly sculpted hourglass figure make her irresistible. It’s no surprise that countless people admire her—even some of the most famous celebrities look up to her.But Maica isn’t just about beauty; she’s also incredibly intelligent. She graduated cum laude with a degree in Architecture and later pursued another course, Interior Design, where she also graduated with honors. She recently topped the board exams, earning even more admiration from the public. However, not everyone is happy about her success. Many envy her—some even despise her. When she entered the fashion industry, some careers crumbled, and ever since, she has been receiving one project offer after another. Her manager co

When Maica got home, she immediately confronted her friend and personal assistant, Julie. Before Julie could even sit down, Maica pulled her up and delivered a strong slap, shocking both Julie and Denver.“Maica!” Denver stood up from his seat and quickly approached them. “What the hell did you do?” He turned to Julie and checked on her.“Isn’t it obvious? You are both traitors. How could you do this to me? And you’re even proud of it? You flaunted your relationship to the whole world!” Maica was furious. She didn’t know what to feel after the revelation she had just learned. Her whole body trembled with a mix of anger and pain. Of all the people who could betray her, she never imagined that it would be Julie and Denver.“Could you please calm down?” Denver pleaded.“Calm down? How can I calm down?” Maica turned to Julie, and tears started streaming down her face. “I trusted you, Julie. I treated you like a sister, and yet you had the audacity to steal my husband? There are so many me

Weeks had passed since Denver and Maica’s press conference, and for a while, their lives had been free from the whirlwind of gossip on social media. Maica, in particular, had been receiving one offer after another, filling her heart with excitement. She couldn’t put into words the joy she felt as she stared at her own face gracing the cover of a famous magazine.“Look, Julie!” She eagerly showed the magazine to her personal assistant, unable to contain her happiness. “I really love how this brand makes me look absolutely stunning.”Julie beamed at her. “Maica, you’re already beautiful as you are. No matter what brand you model for, it’ll always suit you perfectly.”“Really?” Maica asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.Despite being in the fashion industry for years, she knew deep down that her self-confidence still wavered. She was aware that there was so much more to learn, and she needed to work even harder if she wanted to reach the peak of success—the kind of success her idol,

Because of the heavy traffic, Denver decided to head straight to Emerald Tower, where Jane and her husband’s wedding reception was being held. “Yes, yes. We’re on our way.” That was all Denver said before ending the call. “Of all times for us to be in a rush, we just had to get stuck in traffic,” Julie complained. “Good thing Maica doesn’t have any more schedules after this, so we don’t have to worry about running late.” Denver focused back on the road, watching the red taillights flicker ahead of them. *** It took them over an hour before they finally arrived at their destination. Before stepping out of the car, Julie made sure her friend looked presentable enough for the event. “Hi, Jane.” Denver immediately greeted the ballerina with a cheek-to-cheek kiss before shaking hands with her husband. “Congrats. You really surprised us with this wedding.” “Actually, we’ve been planning this for a while. We just kept it private. You know how it is.” Jane smiled at Maica, as if hintin

Maica had been waiting for almost an hour in the Emerald Tower’s waiting area before their car finally arrived at the main entrance. Just in time, Denver and Julie also showed up, looking utterly exhausted. “Thank God you’re here.” Maica immediately stood up upon seeing the two. “Good thing you had Julie follow me. I was practically lost in the basement parking, searching for Manong George,” Denver said, still catching his breath. “No wonder you look like you just took a bath in your own sweat,” Maica teased. “Come on, Maica. No one told us it was scorching hot down there. I was about to run out of air just looking for Denver,” Julie explained. “At least you found each other.” Concern was evident on Maica’s face as they walked toward the car. “Yeah, I was on my way up to the first floor when Julie spotted me running around.” Denver quickly opened the car door for Maica and Julie, and both hurried inside. Once they were settled, he took the passenger seat beside the driver. “Ma