"You know very well on why I came here to talk to you." Michele Montserrat's started with his agenda rightaway."Yes, sir. Please allow me to explain that I didn't try to convince Michele on anything. Everything he decided on, he mainly concluded them all by himself." Clarissa explained her side.Michael nodded in return."Yes, I understand that. My son has this characteristic of being stubborn, and I can admit that he got it from me. I am perfectly aware that Michele decided everything all by himself, and he's not easily influenced by other people. However..."Clarissa held her breath in suspense as she waited for the old man to speak again."But your presence has a great influence and impact towards my son. His feelings for you--whatever you call it, has got something to do with all of his decisions. Which made our relationship as a father and son very problematic." Michael's jaw clenched, as he tries his best to control his emotions."I am truly sorry, Mr. Montserrat, but have you
Michele is on his guard as he is making his way to his father's mini-office inside their mansion. The great and powerful Michael Montserrat called for him and requested to have an appointment with him this evening.His father didn't tell him the agenda of their meeting, but he already had this guy feeling that they are going to talk about his relationship with Clarissa.And he's never going to back down. He will protect and defend Clarissa against his father.When he is finally standing at the door of his father's mini-office, he started knocking on his door."Come in, son!" he heard his father's voice inside the room.Based on his father's tone, it seems like he has been expecting him.He took a deep, calming breath before he opens the door. After a few seconds, he opens it and made his entrance inside the mini-office."I'm glad you can meet with me now, son. Go ahead and have a seat." Michael greeted his son.Michele took a seat, while feeling cautious. He is getting mentally and em
Michele woke up, in a startled manner. He is aware that he has already opened his eyes, but all he can see is the pitch-black darkness.He knows that he's sitting on a chair, and he can hear some men talking, just a few meters away from him. Looks like they're having a good time, and based on what he's been hearing from them, he assumes that they are playing a game of cards, and he can smell the scent of alcohols and cigarettes.As his foggy mind starts to clear up, he realizes that he is blindfolded, with his arms and legs all tied up. Michele can sense that he is in a serious situation right now. But he decided to keep himself calm, as he starts thinking of the ways on how he can break free and successfully escape...He suddenly heard some voices on his left side. The men are talking about something, so he strained his ears to understand hus abductor's conversation... "He's been here for long hours already. What do you think our Boss will do to him?" one of the men asked his compa
He's more worried and scared for Clarissa, because she's not used to the world that he's in. Clarissa is an easy prey for the La Famiglia clan.Michele snaps out from his reverie when he heard Luca Stracci's voice again."Who should I start with, Michele? Is it your father, your mother or your girlfriend?""Why would you ask me? Don't you have the guts to do it?" Michele challenges him again.Stracci remained silent for a few seconds or so... Then without a word, he laughed out loud as if he was crazy."You got that courageous trait from your father, Michele. But unfortunately, it will get you in trouble at the end..." Stacci leered at him. "You really thought that you have won over my old man? I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you're sadly mistaken." Michele sneered back at him.Stracci's brows met in an angry frown."You're really getting into my nerves now, young man." "I wish you could look at your face now, Stracci. You look like you're ready to explode because of anger. I li
Michele slowly opens his eyes. He realizes that he's still at the warehouse. He can still taste the blood in his mouth, as the result of the torture.He can also see the rays of light streaming at the little window inside the warehouse."Maybe it's already afternoon." he thought to himself. He tried to move again, but he suddenly felt a stab of pain in every fibre of his body. He cursed himself for being such a weakling. He forces himself to move, but his body doesn't really cooperate with him.Michele's so exhausted, helpless and thirsty. And his vision is starting to blur again...Before he passes out, he saw the big gate opens, and he also heard the sound of footsteps, getting closer and closer...============================At a certain hospital in the Metropolitan City. Michele is already fast asleep. His head is fully bandaged, and the doctor treated the cuts and wounds on his face.Meanwhile, Michael Montserrat and Katherine Montserrat is looking after their sleeping son, as
Celeste smilingly glanced at the small paper bag that she's carrying. Inside the paper bag is the latest model of Patek Philippe watch and it's worth thousands of dollars. It's her present for her beloved father, who is celebrating his 60th birthday today.And before his father's grand 60th birthday party begins, she wants to be the very first one to greet him and give him his special birthday gift...She knocked at her father's home office door. A few seconds later, she heard his voice from the inside."Come in!"Celeste went inside the room, while smiling. She immediately walked towards her father and gave her a big, bear hug."Happy Birthday, Daddy!" she happily greeted her father."Thank you so much, sweetheart. You look so beautiful, my dear daughter. I'm sure you'll be the center of attention at the party tonight." said Carlo Vitale, while looking at his one and only daughter with so much pride and joy."And you're dashing as ever, Daddy. That's why my stepmother fell inlove wit
Celeste was about to say something more but she wasn't able to say so when her stepmother, Mrs. Margaux Vitale smilingly enters the room."Hi, darlings... Why are you still here? Our guests are waiting for the birthday celebrant! Not to mention all of the handsome young gentlemen are waiting for you at the party, Celeste." the old woman smilingly said to her husband and her stepdaughter. Celeste smilingly shook her head once she heard her stepmother's remark."Stop being a matchmaker, Auntie.""I'm sorry sweetheart, but I just can't help it!" her stepmother's eyes sparkled in amusement.The old man stood up and offered both of his arms towards the two most important people in his life, which is his wife and his daughter.."Let's go ladies... Let's make our grand entrance as a family." the old man happily suggested.Mrs.Vitale and Celeste happily slung their arms to the old man's arms. Afterwards, they walked out from the office room and made their way to their spacious, French-inspir
"Just follow what's in your heart, sweetheart. Only you can decide about your situation." she gently advised her stepdaughter."I just don't want to hurt and disappoint Daddy. I've always been spoiled by him, and I've always been a Daddy's girl. And besides, both of you are not getting any younger. I want you guys to enjoy your life to the fullest and let me handle the responsibilities at our company." Celeste explained what's on her mind."You know that the employees the company are important to your Daddy, right? Your father believes that without them, the company won't be successful now. And besides, he feels like he needs to take care of all of the employees because they also have their own families that they need to support," added her stepmother."I'm also worried about them. But Daddy said I can't do it alone, and I need someone to help me run and protect the company..." Celeste continues on."I'm not taking any sides this time because I understand both of you and your father.