The Man He Used To be

Ava didn't know what happened to them. One day, they were a wealthy family, and the next, they can no longer afford to travel abroad. It all started when his father got into gambling. Without their knowledge, her father already sold some of their properties abroad. He can't stop anymore. All he wants is to gamble. No matter how much money he wastes, he no longer cares."Ava, this has to stop. People are talking about us!" Ava sighed when the first thing she heard as she came out of her is her sister's complaint."Sophia, what do you want me to do?" Ava asked, feeling drained early in the morning."Be the big sister! Talk to dad, for god's sake." Sophia pleaded."Haven't I done that already?" She asked her sister. Ava talked to their father numerous times, but all she got was a nod."He can't go on like this. Sooner rather than later, we will be living in the streets." Sophia looked seriously stressed out about the situation."I don't know wh

Gregory's gambling habits worsened. He met a leader of a syndicate who agreed to lend him money without any collateral. He didn't even think of what could happen if he couldn't pay him back. All he cared about was that he could gamble. He felt that after so many losses, he would finally win to regain the vast amount of money he lost. But luck won't side with Gregory no matter how much he asked for it. And Gregory's time to pay has come. But he couldn't come up with the money he owed."Mr. Rothschild, I'm sure we don't have to tell why we are here." A large man with a gun holstered in his pocket stepped out of the car when Gregory went out of the mansion."Yes, i—please tell him that I need more. Just a little bit more." Gregory pleaded."The boss won't be happy in this kind of excuse, Mr. Rothschild." He warned."I know, I'm sorry. Please tell him that I will pay. Just a little more time." Gregory felt like any moment; he would piss himself.

"Marionne! Wait!"Ava couldn't let her sister marry someone she doesn't love because of their father. She has to do something. Maybe, regardless of what happened between them in the past, he would listen to her."Marionne!"Ava tried to call him again, but he chose to ignore her. He continuously walks towards his car."Damn it! Marionne, will you stop!"At last, Marionne stopped walking, but he kept his back on her."Marionne, please, talk to me," Ava begged."What is it, Ava?" Marionne asked her blankly.Marionne turned around and faced the very first woman he loved and broke his heart. It's been twelve years since they last saw each other."What do you want, Marionne? Why are you doing this?" Ava asked in an accusatory tone."Oh! You think I'm here because I wanted to? I have my own company to manage, Ava. You and your family's drama is the last thing I need." Marionne responded in a contemptuous tone."T

Sophia went home as soon as she can. Her father and some goons are waiting for her by their garage. She felt scared. Sophia thought that they already killed him. But she let out a sigh of relief when she saw them drag him out of a car. He was beaten, but at least he's still alive. Sophia was about to approach her boyfriend when one of the goons pointed a gun at him."I don't think so, sweetheart." Her father said while smiling devilishly. "So you got two choices. You will marry Marionne Castello and provide for this family, or you will marry Mr. Agoncillio and pay for my debts." A large, older man stepped forward."I sure hope you would rather marry me." He said while staring at her. He looked like a rabid dog. The only thing missing is him salivating."No, I will not marry any man other than him." Sophia firmly said."Then we'll give you another choice." The older man said. "You will marry the man you're father or me wanted to you marry, and he will live

Ava went to her office early because he doesn't want to see Marionne at their house. Not that she's jealous or whatever. She just can stand him being around. His acts of sweetness and care for her sister makes her want to gouge out her eyes. So instead of staying in the house, she'll just leave early. "Hi, Ma'am Ava. Good morning, do you need the sales report now?" Her staff asked me. "Seriously? You're really asking me that question?" Ava asked in an annoyed tone. "And who are you? "I'm a new hire, Ma'am. I'm sorry." She said apologetically. "Who hired you?" I asked again, still annoyed. "Uhm, me, Ms. Ava." Her branch manager immediately approached her. "Next time, don't hire stupid people." She said while clenching her jaw. Ava is not the kind of boss who would be mean to her employees. She always shows nothing but kindness. But for some reason, she's really not in the mood today. Sitting at her office, thinking about her sis