Chapter 41Heart and Lux were walking together on the restaurant’s pavement. The surroundings were filled with the fragrance of flowers and various plants, creating a refreshing and peaceful atmosphere. It relaxed her as she strolled, and she could hear a faint melody coming from inside the restaurant, which, if she wasn’t mistaken, was the song “Till I Met You.”She was falling in love even more. While this might be an ordinary moment for Lux, just a regular dinner, it was her first date. She had never had dinner with a man before, and the fact that the man standing beside her was someone she genuinely liked, made it all the more special. This was one of those memories she would cherish and remember, especially when they were part ways.The location was hidden, with hardly any people around, and Lux had paid a hefty sum to enter. It seemed like the kind of place reserved for those in discreet relationships, but for a very high price.Lux asked if she was allergic to cigarettes, and s

Chapter 43Heart’s movements were quick that morning when she woke up. Darn! It was already close to noon, and her parents might have already left the hospital. Why did she oversleep?Her mom had left numerous missed calls, and she didn’t even have the time to read the messages.She blamed Lux for her long slumber. She blushed excessively at that Mrs. Montesalvo thing. Why was that? She shouldn’t be getting all giddy when the couple was still together, but she couldn’t help herself.She wasn’t expecting anything, but she was happy, and she didn’t want to suppress that happiness. She didn’t often get to be happy in her life full of hardships, so why should she hold back, even if it was for a brief moment?The young lady exited the bathroom, wearing her robe, and hurried to her bed where her clothes were laid out.“I’m coming, Mom!” she called out, picking up her underwear, but her hand froze in mid-air when the door to the room swung open without warning.It was Lux.His scent had fill

Chapter 45Heart's steps were slow as she walked alongside her mother towards the hospital exit where the ambulance was waiting. Her father was still in the room, being attended to by the health aides. Despite her relief that her father's condition had improved, she couldn't help but feel sad that they were leaving, and she wouldn't see them every day.Mother and daughter exchanged glances and smiled at each other. "Don't cry, dear. You'll be home with us soon," her mother reassured her. She nodded, but her feelings remained unchanged. When would she be able to return home? She had many debts to pay at the restaurant, and every hour mattered. When she went back to work, she planned to work overtime to repay her debts quickly.There was a little money left from her mother. She planned to start a small convenience store in front of their house, so they would have some income every day. She instructed her mother to save the rest for her father's medications and check-ups."Mom, take good

Chapter 47 – LuxLUX marked Franco Rodriguez as his first enemy for now. That’s what’s been on his mind since the morning but it disappeared when he fell asleep. It returned when he saw Heart poking at her phone before they left.Enrico was gone because he was taking Heart to her new home. Even if he returned to the condo, the young lady was no longer there. They were heading to the townhouse now, with her luggage always ready. But before that, he needed to make a quick stop at the office to check on some important documents.He parked his car in the basement and couldn’t help but laugh when Heart quickly ducked to hide.“Wrong, baby. You shouldn’t be hiding there. You should be in my pants.”“Sssh!” She scolded him, but he couldn’t help but laugh.“No gossip will get out, no matter what they see. I’ll lock down the entire building if it happens. Don’t be afraid.”The girl rolled her eyes at him and slowly adjusted her sitting position.“Are you sure?”“Yes, Ma’am,” he said, and it ma

Chapter 49LUX entered the grocery store past six in the evening. That grocery store was open 24 hours, inside a shopping mall.He entered with his bodyguards, and people immediately looked at him. “Where’s the manager?” He asked one of the customer assistants, “Call your manager, please.” He said, smiling at the woman, who promptly complied.It seemed like he wanted to open his own grocery store soon so he could shop with Heart at any time. He waited in his spot, and the manager came out, a man with age.“Yes, sir?” a man asked.“I want the grocery store to remain closed while I’m inside. I’m just going to buy some stuff. How much is the income in thirty minutes?”The man was taken aback, “On average, sir?”“No, the maximum.”The manager stared at him, probably thinking he was joking. Lux couldn’t blame him. Not everyone was familiar with the business world, and he was famous among businessmen worldwide, not the general public.“M-Maximum, sir, we have ten counters, and for thirty mi