It was a day after Camilla Clark's scandalous video went viral, and it was also the day for Claire Cherith to make amends.  "I judged Miss Gabrielle Taylor wrongly, merely relying on an untraceable article on the internet and the mouth of my deceiving husband. After his many betrayals, it goes without saying that I have not learned my lesson at all." Claire took a deep breath as she was standing in front of the media from her office lobby, reading the speech that she had prepared all night. "I would like to clear Gaby's name in this scandal. After scrutinizing, my husband has come clean. His true mistress is Camilla Clark. He admitted how the said actress dressed like Gabrielle and requested to be called the same." Claire looked straight into the cameras and pleaded, "To Gaby, once again, I am deeply sorry and I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me for my misreading." Going back to her script, she resumed, "Lastly, I would like

[WARNING: THIS CHAPTER IS R-18. IT CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS] A tear fell down Gabrielle's cheek as she responded to the man's kisses. She had her hands on his athletic face, making sure it wasn't just a dream.  Kyle was with her on their anniversary.  After giving her another peck, Kyle pulled away. He wiped the stain on her face and in his serious tone he asked, "Why are you crying, beautiful? Don't you like my surprise?" Gabrielle plunged into his chest and replied, "I really thought we were not spending time together tonight." She smacked her fist sideways against his torso and yelled, "How could you do this to me? I was feeling depressed that you were ignoring me!" Kyle lightly chuckled, embracing her tight and throwing kisses around her face. He revealed, "I was purposely ignoring you so you would feel extremely elated that I came to see you after all." He pecked on her forehead again before

With hands shaking and her breathing labored, Lyla Swan struggled to dial Kate's number.  "Hello?" She heard Kate's voice on the other line. "Lyla? It's been a while? Why are you calling at this hour? How are you?" Lyla's lips were trembling and her heart felt like it had been crushed to a million pieces. A tear fell down her cheek as she asked, "Why - Kate, why?" "What do you mean, Lyla?" Kate answered the phone. "What's wrong? Are you crying?" "I'm in Vegas... and I just met Kyle with a woman," Lyla admitted, sniffing her tears away.  Lyla had been sulking for the past hour, merely clutching her legs against her chest, sitting on a sofa from inside her hotel room. She inquired, "Who was that girl he was with?" "I stayed away! I tried to forget because I never had a chance, but why?! Why didn't you even tell me! Why?!" She screamed and at that point, Lyla broke down in tears.  There was a long silence before Kat

Sunday. At the Wright Family Mansion, 6:00 PM. "Aunt Sam!" With a smile, Lyla offered a warm embrace to Samantha and upon letting go, she bowed her head to the head of the family, Ethan Wright. "Good evening, Uncle Ethan." After her greetings were returned, Kate came rushing to Lyla's side, hugging her tightly.  "Oh, my goodness! I missed you, Lyla!" Kate held both her hands and with twinkling eyes, she suggested, "Let's go! Let's talk about all the adventures you've had while being away for so long!" While the Swans and the Wrights exchanged pleasantries and catching up with each other's lives in the living room, Kate and Lyla left off to find a good place for their girl talk. It was already at seven in the evening when dinner was ready and the entire party was invited to the dining area.  As they made their way to the grandiose long table, it was Lyla's mother who looked around, seemingly in search of the man. She cleared h

Similar to Kyle, Ethan was known to be a stern person, but never did the Swans expect such grim words coming from the previous president of the Wright Diamond Corporation. Moreover, they just witnessed Samantha Wright, the angelic wife of Ethan Wright, discredit their daughter! Melissa and Lyle found themselves gawking in shock for seconds. Lyla's father only recovered after Samantha added, "Lyla, please leave some pride for yourself." "This is ridiculous! How dare you question my daughter's moral, moreover, my choice in women!" Lyle stood up, glaring at Ethan. "At least my wife and my daughter came from a proper upbringing!" "Excuse me, but Gaby was brought up with character, independence, and humility, a quality far better than what you and your daughter presented just now! Gaby, at least did not have to force herself to a man!" This time, it was Kyle who pointed out in his impassioned tone. "And let me just say this right now, no one, and I repeat! No one