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Bryce.The meeting is just an excuse. There are bigger issues at hand, and I need to address them as soon as possible. I don't want to leave Charmie by herself. I can't do that. I will take her with me."Kaya pa ba?" My jaw ticked. I can see Linus and Reeve on the line.The meeting with my staff ended ten minutes ago. It was only brief.The project did not go as planned, and Yvette is bearing the brunt of her mistake.I'm not completely heartless, but I dislike it when they act like they know everything. Alfonso has returned to manage the team, and I provide them with instructions. Holly has provided me with everything I needed, and I will travel to Milan tomorrow afternoon for the shareholders' meeting."I will try my best to connect with the people I know, Bryce. I will get back to you in an hour." Linus seems serious. He didn’t even glance at me on the screen."Okay.""When was the last time you saw Achilles, by the way?" Reeve appears troubled by what he is doing."Two weeks ago,

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Byrce.“Where are we heading? This is…"“My place."“I see…” She looks around even if it’s dark.We landed safely at the top deck of this mansion. I told my father’s butler, Mr. Fernandez, earlier that I would be joining the gathering tomorrow.Mr. Fernandez was pleased to hear those details. He mentioned that tomorrow’s event at my father’s grand would be spectacular and he senses that an official announcement would also be made there.I wonder what it’s all about. I hate going to my father’s den unprepared. I must find out what my father is planning.It’s dark, and the big drops of rain landed heavily. I showed Charm around. This was the only level I could offer her. It includes the living room and guest bedrooms, but she will stay with me on the top floor. Tomorrow morning, I will show her around everything. Iniwan ko muna siya dahil nag-aayos siya at naliligo. Walang pagkain sa bahay na ito dahil hindi ako madalas dito. Ginagawa ko lang itong hideout tuwing pumupunta ako sa mans

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Charm.Akala ko ba siya lang ang aalis ngayon, ba’t ako sasama?I stood quietly, observing my reflection. Josie, my hairstylist, just finished, and Jojo is nearly done adjusting the line of my dress. I’m not sure where Bryce has gone. Someone was with him earlier. He appears old but is a true gentleman.Saan ba kami pupunta ngayong gabi? Ba’t kailangan ako magdamit ng ganito? Anong klaseng event ba ang pupuntahan namin at saan?Bryce didn't inform me about anything. It was only this morning, after we repeatedly made love, that he mentioned he would be attending a family event tonight.Siya lang at hindi ako kasama! Ba’t ngayon nasama na ako? Kalokohan."All finished. You're so beautiful, Charm — just like your name.""Yes, so beautiful!"The two of them clap their hands and gaze at me charmfully."Thank you."Inayos na nila ang mga gamit nila at pagkatapos ay iniwan na ako. Mababait sila, at trabaho na nila ang ganito.It’s not that I don't know, because I know.I've attended many ev

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Charm."Oh, uhm…" She looks at me in surprise and then back to Bryce. "It's lovely to meet you, hija. I didn't know…"Lumapit siya sa akin at saka hinawakan ang kamay ko. Bumitaw na si Bryce at mas kinabahan akong lalo."I'm Mercedes Mondragon," she smiles, and it's warmer this time. She squeezes my hand gently and looks at me warmly."You are so beautiful, and your name says it all…Charm.""S-Salamat, po.""Prego, hija. Vieni e unisciti a noi, cara. Don't be shy.""Po?" I stutter, lost for words. She did not let go of my hand and pulled me gently with her."Bryce?" Sumenyas ako bago humakbang. Ngumiti siya at mahinang tumango. Hinayaan lang niya ang ina niyang nakahawak sa akin habang siya ay nakasunod sa amin ngayon.I can feel all their eyes were on me. I can sense it, and it builds up pressure on my shoulders."Bryce."May tumawag sa pangalan ni Bryce, at nang lumingon ako para matingnan siya mula sa likod, ay nakapulupot na agad sa braso niya ang isang babae."Look at you? I hav

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