Chapter 21: Hidden Truths

PAIGE The mansion smelled like fresh flowers and polished wood. I walked from room to room, checking every detail—tables, chairs, floral arrangements, even the little name cards. My fingers itched to fix everything myself, pero sabi ni Louisianna, it’s supposed to be stress-free for me. “Paige, we need to finalize the catering menu,” Louisianna said, holding her tablet like it was a shield. I glanced at the list again. “Okay, we go with La Première for the appetizers and Casa Celestia for the main course. But I want the dessert tasting tomorrow. I need to try the chocolate soufflé myself.” Harriet piped up, “I’ll schedule the tasting. And the cake—Ms. Joanne already has the sketch for the final design.” Then pinakita niya rin sa ‘kin ang phone niya kung saan nando&rsq

Chapter 22: Something in His Eyes

PAIGE “Great! You look absolutely gorgeous, Paige,” Papa greeted me with a proud smile. I was wearing no less than an Alexena Chavez gown—a dark red evening dress that flowed elegantly with every step.“Thank you, ‘Pa!” nakangiting sabi ko.They originally wanted me to wear white, but I chose red—to show my boldness, to show that I’ve grown, that I’m no longer the little girl they used to protect.“Anyway, someone’s waiting for you by the grand staircase,” he said, his tone turning serious. “Is he your suitor?” His expression shifted instantly—protective, just like Kuya Trace. Honestly, they’re exactly the same in that way.“No, Pa. That’s Beckett—he’s just my escort for tonight,” I explained at napatango naman siya.“Good to hear that!” Pagtapos ay humakbang siya palapit sa ‘kin. “Happy birthday, Paige! I know you’re at the right age to start accepting suitors—just promise me you’ll introduce the guy to me first before anything else.”“Don’t worry, Pa! ‘Yan naman talaga ang gagawin

Chapter 23: The First Kiss... and Danger

PAIGENapatigil ako. Ang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko. It was just my name—spoken softly—but I knew exactly whose voice it was.“I was here. Kanina pa…” may halong panunumbat ang boses niya, kaya dahan-dahan akong lumingon sa kaniya.And there he was half-shadowed by the dim light spilling from the end of the corridor. He looked the same, maddeningly calm and unreadable, but his eyes burned with something sharp.“W-why?” Hindi ko napigilang tanungin. “Kung gusto mo lang pala akong makausap, hindi mo na ‘ko kailangang i-prank!” Naiinis na dagdag ko.Napaatras ako nang humakbang siya palapit sa ‘kin.“Why?” ulit niya. “And for the record, I don’t do pranks, Paige.”“Huwag kang lalapit,” banta ko sa kaniya.“Then what? Sisigaw ka?” Hindi siya nagpatinag, patuloy lang siya sa paghakbang.Napatigil ako sa pag-atras nang maramdaman kong pader na ang nasa likod ko.“I don’t like seeing you lingering with another man.” Nagsalubong ang kilay ko sa sinabi niyang ‘yon or more likely mas nainis ako.

Todos los capítulos de JERUSALEM MCBRIDE (Wild Men Series #6): Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 23

Chapter 21: Hidden Truths

Chapter 22: Something in His Eyes

Chapter 23: The First Kiss... and Danger