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The Billionaire's Kryptonite C8 - Humiliated.
Lara literally looked up when Migo stopped in front of her. She could still remember how tall he was when she was just a little girl. But why did she feel like she hadn't grown at all? Even now, she had to crane her neck to look him in the eye.Lara realized that Miguel Villareal was a tall man. He exuded an intimidating aura. Power radiated from him just from his posture alone. His gaze seemed to come straight from the North Pole, and yet, despite the coldness, the intense anger in his eyes couldn't be denied.What did she do that offended him?'Duh, Lara, do you even have to ask? Look at yourself! You're a mess! You got caught in the act of fighting! How embarrassing. I'm sure Migo would never allow anyone to know you're his wife!'"What are you doing?" he asked.Lara felt her throat constrict. When she opened her mouth to speak, no sound came out. Was she truly speechless?First of all, aside from the familiar features of his face, Migo's total appearance had changed. And Lara hadn
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C9 - Waited.
Because Lara was still in a bad mood, after being dropped off at work the next day, she didn't go inside the office. She made her driver believe that he had accomplished his task of taking her to work.But once the driver was out of sight, she took a taxi straight to Anastacia's condo."I'm leaving in an hour," her friend said, as if reluctant to let her in. Anastacia was busy ironing her hair."I need someone to talk to, Tasya!" Even though she wasn't welcome, Lara entered and slumped on her friend's bed, while Anastacia quickly returned to her vanity."Okay, shoot. I guess I can multitask," Tasya said, still engrossed in her hair.She sighed in exasperation."I've seen Migo," she said, and was startled when Tasya suddenly screamed."Ouch!" Anastacia winced, having burned herself due to Lara's unexpected revelation. "So, what does your guardian look like? Is he handsome, this famous but mysterious Mall tycoon?"Lara made a bitter face. Was that her friend's only concern? If Miguel wa
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C10 - Non-negotiable.
Lara remained silent while she and Miguel ate. She had no appetite, even though she was actually hungry.She was frustrated with the outcome of her long-awaited dream of seeing him again. She had expected to encounter the gentle Migo who was once deeply in love with her sister back then.Why, after sixteen years, had not only his appearance changed? The kind and sweet Miguel Villareal she once knew had been replaced by this intimidating and overbearing version."Why didn't you come to work?" he asked, wiping his lips. He was already done eating, while she just pushed her food around her plate."For what? You humiliated me, remember? What face do I have left to show there?" She rolled her eyes at him."You are twenty-three, Lara. You're not a child anymore. Can't you handle such a small matter?" His tone held a hint of irritation."How about you? Must you confront me that way? You could've called me to your office and settled your issues with me privately!" she retorted, growing increa
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C11 - Mighty and dignified.
"Lara!" Kylene greeted her happily when she saw her. "I thought you were fired too! I'm glad it's just a suspension for you!"She furrowed her brow. Suspension? Was she supposed to be suspended? Was that what Migo had informed the office about her absence?Nevertheless, she didn't try to correct Kylene. She couldn't tell her that she just didn't feel like going to work yesterday."Who got fired?" she asked instead."Lizzie. Also Kendra," Kylene replied. "One-third of our department got suspended yesterday."Lara thought about it. How did Migo find out about what happened to her there when she only mentioned it to him last night? And it was merely because she was annoyed. But he had fired them in the morning when she hadn't said a word to him yet.Was what he said true? That he cared about what was happening to her there because she was his wife?'He should, Lara. He's the one who put you in this situation. He should be responsible,' her reasonable mind said."Finally, no one will both
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C12 - Painful reminder.
Miguel didn't come home that night. But it wasn't like he was supposed to anyway.After all, he hadn't been home in sixteen years, had he? Should she really be surprised that he didn't show up for just one night?Lara tossed and turned in her bed until morning came and she realized she hadn't slept at all. What was wrong with her?She got up groggily and took a shower."Miss Lara, are you feeling unwell?" Auntie Rosette asked as she served her breakfast. She even pressed the back of her hand against Lara's forehead."No, I'm fine," she mumbled. "Did Migo come home, Auntie?""No," Auntie Rosette replied, giving her a curious look. "He didn't say he was coming home. He's probably at his condo.""Where is his condo, Auntie?" she asked, reaching for her food, knowing full well that Auntie Rosette wouldn't reveal Migo's address."Is there something bothering you, Miss Lara?" Auntie Rosette inquired instead."Nothing," she replied before sighing.What was her problem, anyway? Yesterday, she
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C13 - Her ghost.
Lara was supposed to call Uncle George to pick her up. But at midnight, she found herself sitting next to Chester, crying her heart out.She was to be with Tasya, but her friend was out of the country. So, here she was, with Chester, who was patiently waiting for her to finish crying. He was waiting, even knowing full well that no matter what questions he asked, she wouldn't reveal the reason for her tears."I feel weird watching you cry," he said, his patience running thin as he handed her one tissue after another. "It's the first time I've seen you cry, and I'm dying to know who the fvck made you like this! This isn't you, Lara!"She felt weird crying in front of him too. But what could she do? It seemed like her eyes had turned into endless wells of tears.Heaven knew she wanted to tell Chester why she was crying. But she couldn't bring herself to do it. She knew him well; they'd been close friends for many years. She trusted that he wouldn't mock her or judge her.However, for som
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C14 - Not a chance.
Surprisingly, Miguel didn't confront Lara the next morning. Uncle George said he left early.Lara secretly thanked her stars. She couldn't think of any excuse for coming home late the previous night. She just hoped he wouldn't reprimand her at the office.After breakfast, she headed to work. Her eyes weren't as swollen, which was a relief. She only looked tired, and not because she had cried last night."Lara, take this to the boardroom," Ashley ordered, her hand trembling as she handed Lara a folder.Lara glanced up from the report she was working on."Hurry up," Ashley added.She sighed and accepted the folder. On her way there, she ran into Leonie, whose head was bowed after leaving the boardroom where the executive staff briefing was ongoing before the quarterly Board meeting later in the day.Seeing Leonie and Ashley, Lara felt hesitant to enter the room. She hadn't even reached the door yet when she heard Miguel's shout.Her heart raced as she stepped inside and found an employe
The Billionaire's Kryptonite C15 - Hearing problems.
It was Saturday.Lara's loneliness led her to Lena's grave once again. Just like before, she sat in front of the tombstone, pouring her heart out to her departed sister."I didn't know that if we met, he would scold me every day. Am I a bad girl, big sister? Did I fail to make him proud of me, that he treats me this way?"She wiped away the tears that escaped her eyes."I'm not a crybaby. You know that, right? Even if Mama didn't take care of me, it was fine as long as you were beside me. I miss you…"And just like before, she lost track of time. She found herself staring blankly, her grievances poured out to her sister.So she was surprised when she felt another presence inside the mausoleum.It was Migo. He had just taken off his sunglasses when she glanced in his direction. It was as if it was her first time to see a handsome man and she was momentarily stunned before secretly scolding herself and hastily standing up."What are you doing here, Lara?" he asked. His tone was gentle e
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