تسجيل الدخولNASA kalagitnaan na ng gabi pero hindi pa dinadalaw ng antok si Hyacinth. Pabaling-baling siya sa kanyang higaan. Hanggang sa nagdesisyon siyang magtimpla ng tsaa at inumin iyon sa balkonahe.She couldn’t admit that she was affected by Varo’s presence in the villa. Malakas ang kutob niyang may kinalaman iyon sa marriage alliance na gusto nitong mangyari, pati sa rin sa plano nitong paghihiganti.Hyacinth was in the midst of drinking her tea when her vision caught a suspicious male figure clad in black clothing. Naroon ito sa madilim na bahagi na wari ay nagmamatyag sa kanyang cabin.“This shit wants to die,” Inis niyang hayag sabay patong sa mesa ang hawak niyang tasa.Sino ba naman kasi ang maglalakas-loob na mag-spy sa isa sa pinakamataas na miyembr
NANG dumampi ang paa ni Hyacinth sa baybayin ng Meng Island, nakadama siya nang kakaibang saya. It somehow eased her worries that she was in her safe place. Although that very island hid her bloody secrets, it was also the same place where she fought for her freedom.‘You’re just running away from Varo,’ anang isang bahagi ng isip niya.“Oh, shut up! He’s irrelevant now!” pinagalitan niya ang sarili.Hyacinth enjoyed the early morning sun. Naglakad-lakad siya sa dalampasigan ng ilang sandali bago siya nagpasyang pumunta sa kanyang private cabin sa isla. Lahat kasi sila sa squad ay may kanya-kanyang cabin roon habang nasa hindi kalayuan ang Chan Villa.Sa bahaging iyon ng isla ay isang mapayapang luxury resort
ILANG sandali ang nakalipas bago nakahuma si Kaori sa narinig. Pilit pa niyang kinumbinsi ang sarili na baka nagkakamali lang siya ng pagkakarinig. Unfortunately, the old man’s words were loud and clear. Ibig sabihin wala lang sa matanda ang ipinakita niyang loyalty dito. He’d toss her aside when she was no longer useful! “Baihu…” her eyes widened in disbelief. “Your son is engaged to me. We’re getting married in three months. Don't tell me you’re thinking of selling your only biological son to the enemies?” “Hmm…” Kunwari nag-isip nang malalim si Alfredo at kaswal na s******p ng tsaa sa tasang hawak nito. “I understand your sentiment, Kaori. But we’re talking about business expansion. You know I’d always prioritize the Lao’s business interests above anything.” “D-Don’t tell you agreed?” Halos mabulol si Kaori para kumpirmahin ang hinala. Ibinaba ni Alfredo ang tasa at tumingin nang deretso sa kanya na wari ay tinatantiya ang kanyang magiging reaksyon. “Well, I’ll give you monet
BUMUKA ang bibig ni Hyacinth pero walang katagang lumabas. Did the Dragon Head sell her to the Lao Clan for a shitty marriage alliance?Natawa nang pagak si Paul Chan. “With the horrified look, are you thinking I’ll send you to the White Tiger’s den easily? Hindi ako pumayag. We may not be blood related but I treat you as one of my daughters. Hindi ko pangungunahan ang desisyon mo pagdating sa usaping ito.”Nakahinga nang maluwag si Hyacinth. “Thank you, Uncle.”“Pero sumagi na ba sa isip mo na ito na ang natatanging pagkakataon mo para hawakan ang angkan ng mga Lao? I know one of them is your target, Cinth. Pag-isipan mong mabuti,” kalamadong wika ng matanda.Naikuyom ni Hyacinth ang kamao. “Aramis Lao…”“You’ve been hunting him, right? But his influence in the organization is almost the same as yours. Don’t worry, if in case you agree to the marriage, I won’t send you to war without the best armies,” Paul Chan reassured her.Sandaling hindi kumibo si Hyacinth at huminga siya nang ma
LUMAKAS ang tawa ni Paul Chan nang marinig ang sinabi ni Varo. Even Ren had to chuckle in disbelief upon hearing Varo’s proposal. “You’re basically saying you want one of my daughters’ life. No, young man. I’ve already lost Xiaoyu. Besides, their marriage is for them to decide.” May pinalidad sa timbre ng boses ni Paul Chan.“This marriage will surely benefit the Chan Clan more,” Varo insisted.Mariing umiling si Paul. “That’s impossible. Haven’t you heard? Ali is already engaged. I have Cinth and Vesta, though we are not blood related, I considered them my daughters as well. But I highly doubt they’d want to be involved in a marriage alliance.” Tumikhim si Ren. “With all due respect, Mr. Lao, you’ve just celebrated your grand engagement. Are you trying to put our Chan Clan to shame?”“That engagement is more of an internal family arrangement. I can call it off anytime. My father will surely be elated with this marriage alliance,” taas-noong wika ni Varo.Paul’s expression darkened.
BIGLANG nawala si Hyacinth sa stage at mabilis niyang tinungo ang control room pagkatapos magbihis. Sisitahin niya si Jian dahil sa nangyari kanina lang. “Jian, what the hell was that?” Salubong niya sa kaibigan. Dahil bakas ang matinding iritasyon sa boses niya kaya napatingin sa kanya ang mga tauhan nila sa loob ng silid na iyon.Hinila ni Hyacinth si Jian sa loob ng isang pribadong silid na opisina ng security.“Hey, what’s the matter?” Jian looked puzzled.She glared at him. “Did you do it on purpose?”“Do what?” Jian feigned ignorance.“What is he doing here, Jian? Bakit hindi ko sinabi sa akin na narito siya?” Nanggigigil talaga si Hyacinth dahil pinakaayaw niya sa lahat ay nagmumukhang tanga.“Hey, calm down, will you? Akala ko ba hindi ka apektado? He’s been here since day one, Cinth. Our people passed the Intel. He’s looking for you. Anyway, siya ang pumalit bilang representative ng kanyang ama, at wala akong nakikitang masama roon.”Hyacinth snapped. “So, what? Bakit hindi m
“ANO ang gusto mong pag-usapan?” tanong ni Alessia. Kanina niya pa nahalata ang biglang pagbabago ng mood nito mula nang ipakilala niya si Wushi.Sandaling nag-alinlangan si Rouyun na parang hindi alam kung paano sisimulan ang mga sasabihin.“Well…” Huminga nang malali
“OUCH!” Muntik nang mapasubsob ang bata. Mabuti na lang at mahigpit ang pagkakabuhol ni Alessia sa seatbelt nito. Alessia thought she might be delirious. Tama ba ang narinig niya? O pinaglalaruan lang siya ng imahinasyon. The kid’s name is Wushi Alfieri, and he insisted on calling her Nanay? ‘What
NAGKAROON ng emergency meeting ang Great White Shark squad nang malaman nila ang nangyari kay Alexei. Even Hyacinth who already retired rushed to come to check on Alessia. Everyone gathered in their private base in Harbin, China. Hindi nila alintana ang matinding lamig sa labas dahil nanatiling ma
ALESSIA immediately flew to Shanghai to meet Alexei. May usapan kasi silang mag-date ngayong gabi dahil halos dalawang linggo rin ilang hindi nagkita. Pareho sila abala sa pamamalakad ng kanya-kanyang organisasyon, Alexei tried to attend Paul Chan’s wake, but Alessia forbade him. Tanging ang mga ta







