Keila Santiago is determined to uncover the truth behind her father’s death, Keila has suspected for a long time na may kinalaman si Dominador Suarez sa pagkamatay ng dad niya, and now, she sees the perfect chance to get close to him through his son, Clyde Suarez. When she found out na playboy si Clyde, she decided to use it to her advantage. Gamit ang charm at beauty niya, Keila plans to seduce the billionaire's heir na ngayon nagma-manage ng Suarez Corporation, para makuha ang katotohanan na matagal na niyang hinahanap. Pero as their connection grows, Keila finds herself torn between love and revenge. Will she choose justice over love, or will her heart betray her mission?
View MoreMALUNGKOT na nagmamasid si Keila sa kanyang ina na nakaupo sa balkonahe ng kanilang bahay, ang tingin nito ay tila nawawala sa kawalan. Para siyang isang estatwa—walang galaw, hindi nagsasalita—na tila nagmumuni-muni sa mga alaala ng kanyang pumanaw na asawa. Alam ni Keila na ang sakit ng pagkawala ng kanyang ama ay masyadong sariwa para sa kanyang ina. After he died, everything changed. Ang ina na lang niya ang tanging karamay niya sa buhay. Her mother has been struggling to cope with the loss, and Keila has taken it upon herself to be strong for them both. Pero deep inside, she feels a mix of anger and sadness.
Lumapit siya nang dahan-dahan, umupo sa tabi ng kanyang ina, at marahang inilagay ang kamay niya sa balikat nito.
"Mama" She said softly na puno ng pag-aalala. "Hindi mo na naman inubos yung kinakain mo kanina. Kapag ganyan ka palagi, manghihina ka lalo. Paano tayo makakabawi?"
Napabuntong-hininga ang kanyang ina, bahagyang ngumiti, pero halatang pilit ang ekspresyon nito.
"Keila, paano ba ako kakain nang maayos? Parang may kulang. Parang ang hirap tanggapin na wala na ang Papa mo. Ang bilis ng lahat. Parang kahapon lang, magkakasama tayo."
Keila’s heart ached at that moment. She closed her eyes, trying to hold back the tears. "Ma, I know. Mahirap. Pero kailangan nating maging matatag para sa kanya. Para kay Papa. Hindi tayo pwedeng magpadala sa lungkot na ‘to. Kailangan nating lumaban."
Lumingon ang kanyang ina, at sa mga mata nito ay makikita ang lungkot. "Pero, Keila… anak, paano ba ako magiging matatag kung araw-araw ang bigat ng pagkawala niya ang sumasalubong sa akin?" Wala nang ibang salita ang makakapagbigay liwanag sa hirap na dinaranas nito.
Keila just turned 25 years old this year and she is a strong and smart girl na lumaki with values and integrity. She lost her father one year ago, he passed away under mysterious circumstances that still haunt her. Her father was not just an ordinary guy; he was a kind and generous man, and he used to be the CEO of their family business. Unfortunately, their company went bankrupt because of competitors in the industry. Keila remembers how hard her father worked to provide for their family. He was always there, giving his best to make sure they had a comfortable life. She knows that her father didn’t deserve what happened to him. His death was sudden and left so many questions unanswered.
Pinisil ni Keila ang kamay ng kanyang ina, siya na lang ang tanging karamay nito ngayon kaya naman sinisiguro na alam nito na andiyan siya. "Ma, hindi tayo bibitaw. May paraan para makuha ang hustisya, at gagawin ko iyon para kay Papa. Hindi siya pwedeng basta na lang mawala na walang nagbabayad para sa ginawa sa kanya."
She can't shake off the feeling that there’s something more behind her father’s death, especially since they have a big enemy in the business world: Dominador Suarez.
May hinala sila na si Dominador ang may kinalaman sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ama. He’s a powerful man, feared by many, and his reputation for corruption and illegal dealings is notorious. Everyone knows that Dominador is not someone to mess with. But Keila is determined to find the truth.
Nakita niya ang pag-aalinlangan at pag-aalala sa mukha ng kanyang ina. "Hustisya? Keila, ang kaso… sinabi nilang aksidente ang nangyari. Sinarado na ang imbestigasyon. At kahit pa, alam mo kung gaano kalakas si Dominador Suarez. Walang nagtangkang lumaban sa kanya, anak."
"Ma, I don’t believe it! Aksidente? Hinding-hindi. Napakabait ni Papa. Walang rason para may manakit sa kanya. Alam ko, may mga taong walang puso, mga taong gagawin ang lahat para sa ambisyon nila. And I won’t let them win."
Naluha ang kanyang ina sa narinig, bahagyang humawak sa kanyang braso. "Anak, gusto ko ang hustisya… pero ayoko ring mawala ka. Napakalaking laban ito. Nakakatakot. Ayokong madamay ka." Ang takot na nararamdaman nito ay ramdam din ni Keila, pero kailangan niyang maging matatag.
"Ma, I promise I’ll be careful. Pero hindi ko pwedeng pabayaan si Papa. Kailangan natin ng hustisya para sa kanya. Kahit anong mangyari, hahanapin ko ang katotohanan." Hindi nagpatinag ang sigaw ng puso ni Keila.
Tahimik na naglakbay ang mga mata ng kanyang ina sa kanya, tila sinusuri ang determinasyon ng anak. Sa huli, dahan-dahan itong tumango. "Anong plano mo, Keila?" Ang pag-aalala sa tinig ng kanyang ina ay hindi mawala sa kanyang isipan, but a smile appeared on her lips.
"May naisip akong paraan… Si Clyde Suarez, anak ni Dominador. Kilala siyang playboy, maraming babae. Mag-aapply ako bilang secretary sa kompanya nila, especially since hiring sila ngayon. Kung mapapalapit ako sa kanya, may posibilidad na makakuha ako ng ebidensya."
Iyon lang ang naiisip niyang paraan para makamit ang hustisya: ang kunin ang loob ng anak ni Dominador, si Clyde Suarez. She will seduce the billionaire's heir para makakuha ng ebidensya sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ama, at sa tingin niya, this could be the billionaire's downfall.
Napahinto ang kanyang ina sa sinabi niya, halatang nag-aalala. "Anak, delikado ‘yan. Hindi biro ang pamilya ng mga Suarez. Wala sa kanila ang walang kapangyarihan." Ang takot sa kanyang ina ay nagdudulot ng bigat sa puso ni Keila, ngunit ang lakas ng kanyang determinasyon ay nagbigay liwanag sa madilim na sitwasyon.
"Ma, handa akong gawin ang lahat para kay Papa. Hindi ko hahayaan na mawala siya nang walang hustisya. Gagawin ko ang lahat para malaman natin ang katotohanan." Ang mga salitang ito ay parang pangako na tumaga sa kanyang ina, tila isang panawagan na hindi na dapat ipagpaliban pa.
"Keila, ayoko ring mawala ka. Ang buhay natin, andiyan pa. At alam kong gaano kalupit ang mundo. Baka hindi mo malaman kung anong kapahamakan ang nag-aantay sa'yo."
"Ma, iingatan ko ang sarili ko. At sisiguraduhin kong makakamit natin ang hustisya. Kung wala tayong gagawin, wala tayong makukuha. You taught me that, diba? Na ang tunay na laban ay sa ating mga kamay." Ang mga katagang ito ay tila nagbigay ng pag-asa sa kanyang ina, kahit papaano.
"Okay, pero paano mo siya haharapin? Hindi siya ganun kadaling lapitan."
Ngumiti si Keila, ang determinasyon ay kumikilos sa kanyang puso. "Ma, I’ll figure it out. Ako na ang bahala sa lahat. Gagawin ko ang lahat para makuha ang tiwala ni Clyde. Minsan, kailangan lang natin maging mas matalino kaysa sa kanila."
Nakita niya ang pag-aalala sa mga mata ng kanyang ina, pero naroon din ang pag-asa. "Magingat ka, Keila. Huwag kang papayag na matalo ka sa pagkakataon na ito. It’s dangerous."
Tumango si Keila, at sa kanyang puso, may pag-asa at takot na sumasabay. "I will, Ma. I promise."
Nandoon pa rin ang sakit ng nakaraan, pero ang mga hakbang sa paghahanap ng hustisya para sa kanyang ama ay nagbigay liwanag sa madilim nilang landas. The fight isn’t over yet, pero handa na si Keila to face any challenge na darating, hindi lang para sa sarili niya kundi para rin sa mahal niyang ina at sa kanyang ama.
Tumayo si Keila at niyakap niya ng mahigpit ang kanyang ina, tila nais iparamdam na hindi siya nag-iisa sa gitna ng unos.
The evening continued with a quiet ease, the weight of the world falling away as Keila and Clyde shared their space. The fire crackled in the background, casting flickering shadows on the walls, while the soft hum of the night outside seemed distant and far away. Keila leaned back into the couch, her body feeling warm from the wine and the intimacy of the moment.She glanced over at Clyde, who was studying her with a thoughtful expression. His eyes seemed to be searching hers, as if trying to read her mind, but there was no tension, no pressure. Just curiosity and a sense of understanding between them.“You’re quiet,” Keila remarked, breaking the silence. “Something on your mind?”Clyde smiled, his expression softening as he met her gaze. “I was just thinking about how this feels—how easy it is to be here with you. I didn’t expect it, but I’m glad it’s happening.”Keila felt a warmth spread through her at his words. It was rare for her to feel so at ease with someone, to let down her
Clyde had been true to his word. The weekend getaway was arranged with meticulous detail, and Keila had only to pack a bag. The thought of escaping the confines of work and routine with him was exhilarating. She found herself looking forward to it more than she expected, and she knew it wasn’t just about the change of scenery. It was about the time they would spend together, uninterrupted by deadlines or responsibilities.The day before the trip, Keila sat at her desk, her mind wandering from the reports she was supposed to be reviewing. She couldn’t stop thinking about the weekend, about the cabin in the mountains, and about what this trip might mean for her and Clyde. She had grown fond of him—fond in a way she hadn’t allowed herself to feel for anyone in a long time. “Keila, you okay?” It was Clara, her colleague, snapping her out of her thoughts.Keila smiled and nodded, though she couldn’t quite shake the excitement that was brewing inside her. “Yeah, just thinking about somethi
It had been a few weeks since Keila and Clyde had shared that evening, and their bond continued to grow. The connection between them was undeniable, and both had become more comfortable with each passing day, embracing their newfound closeness. Their relationship, once filled with uncertainty, had evolved into something much more solid, rooted in trust, affection, and mutual respect.The office dynamic had shifted too. Though they had always maintained a professional front, it was now evident to those around them that Keila and Clyde were growing closer, their interactions filled with unspoken understanding. Keila had been cautious at first, not wanting to jeopardize the work environment or her reputation, but Clyde had a way of making everything feel effortless. He made her feel seen, not just as a colleague, but as a person with her own hopes, dreams, and desires. She could feel herself changing—becoming more open, more willing to express her feelings.One afternoon, Keila was at he
The next few weeks felt like a blur, each day passing by in a haze of shared moments with Clyde. Keila had never felt more alive, yet there were moments when she felt the weight of their situation. Their relationship, though undeniable, was still new, and she couldn’t help but wonder if they were rushing things. They had to be careful. They couldn’t afford to let their feelings get in the way of their work, especially since they were both so committed to their careers.Clyde was always there, though—by her side in meetings, offering advice when needed, and sharing quiet glances when the world around them was too loud. His presence gave her comfort, and slowly, the worry in her chest began to fade. Keila had never been one to let emotions control her, but with Clyde, everything felt different. She wasn’t sure if it was the way he made her feel safe or the way he looked at her when he thought no one was watching, but she knew she was in deep.One Friday afternoon, the office was unusual
The next few weeks felt like a blur, each day passing by in a haze of shared moments with Clyde. Keila had never felt more alive, yet there were moments when she felt the weight of their situation. Their relationship, though undeniable, was still new, and she couldn’t help but wonder if they were rushing things. They had to be careful. They couldn’t afford to let their feelings get in the way of their work, especially since they were both so committed to their careers.Clyde was always there, though—by her side in meetings, offering advice when needed, and sharing quiet glances when the world around them was too loud. His presence gave her comfort, and slowly, the worry in her chest began to fade. Keila had never been one to let emotions control her, but with Clyde, everything felt different. She wasn’t sure if it was the way he made her feel safe or the way he looked at her when he thought no one was watching, but she knew she was in deep.One Friday afternoon, the office was unusual
Clyde took her hand gently, his thumb brushing over her knuckles as he led her toward the exit. The night air felt cool against her skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of the office. Keila’s mind was still spinning from the kiss they had shared earlier, the confession he had made. For the first time, she felt her heartbeat slow, the tension in her body easing with each step.They reached the parking lot, where Clyde’s car was parked under the dim light of a streetlamp. He opened the door for her, and she slid into the passenger seat, the silence between them comfortable, yet charged. As he got in and started the engine, Keila couldn’t help but glance at him, noticing how his jaw tightened with a mix of concentration and something deeper.“So,” she said, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of thoughts in her head, “what now?”Clyde turned his head toward her, a soft smile playing at the corner of his lips. “Now, we take it one step at a time,” he said, his tone calm but determined.
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