Lahat ng Kabanata ng FRAMED (THE PAYBACK): Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

"Yes, sir," Alfie affirmed. "Hmm, how credible is this information? I have not heard anything about it in the news," Mr. Ronald queried. "Um, perhaps you were not listening to the news on the day it was announced," Alfie replied effortlessly. "Very well, you may have a point, but I did not see it in the newspapers either," Mr. Ronald continued. "Perhaps the papers were sold out before you had the chance to purchase one," Alfie suggested, glancing upwards. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald began to exhibit signs of anxiety and suspicion. "Ethan, what is happening here? Is what Alfie is saying true?" Mrs. Ronald pressed. "Yes, it is true, and it is quite serious. Furthermore, the issue is being addressed," Ethan muttered. "Hmm, very well. What about your savings? I know you maintain a savings account for emergencies such as this," Mr. Ronald asked. Ethan fabricated a response, "I have deposited them in a fixed account and will not be able to access them for six months." "That is quite a lon

After sitting for fifteen minutes without sight of Alfie, he decided to search for him. Upon exiting, he found him in the sitting room. “My goodness, Alfie, where have you been? I have been searching for you everywhere!” Ethan inquired hastily. “I merely stepped outside for some fresh air,” Alfie responded. Ethan approached him. “Alfie, you have saved me numerous times today, and the most crucial instance was when I ran out of fabrications. How did you know my parents were here, and that I was in conversation with them? I hadn’t informed you of their arrival,” Ethan queried. “Well, after you went to check who was at the door, I waited for you to return but you did not come back inside, nor did I hear your voice. I decided to investigate and spotted your parents, so I concealed myself and listened to your conversation. I realised you had run out of prevarications, and I thought it prudent to intervene, as I knew you would not want them to discover your current situation, as it wou

"Hehe, my love, you are quite humorous; you made it sound as though you were asking me to run an errand for you. If that is indeed your wish, I shall arrive at your house tomorrow by noon. I trust that is acceptable?" Angela giggled. "Certainly, that is perfectly acceptable. I shall be expecting you. One more thing: please dress modestly," Ethan requested. "Of course, I shall," Angela assured him. "Alright, my love," Ethan concluded as he ended the call. Angela mused to herself, "Hmm, why did he request that I dress modestly? Indeed, something seems amiss, as he has never made such a request before." The following day, Angela completed her morning routine and then took a taxi to Ethan's residence at noon. Upon her arrival, she rang the doorbell. Meanwhile, Ethan’s mother, Mrs. Ronald, was in the sitting room and promptly went to answer the door. As soon as Angela saw Mrs. Ronald, she greeted her politely, "Good afternoon, ma'am." Mrs. Ronald scrutinised her from head to toe an

"What is it that piques your curiosity?" Mr. Ronald asked. "We do not even know if she can cook, and many young women date men solely for their wealth. What if she is merely pretending to be a good person? What if she harbours a hidden dark side?" Mrs. Ronald pondered. "That should not concern you any longer, as she is here and will prepare a meal for us. That will reveal whether she can cook or not. As for a dark side, I doubt she possesses one, as she appears too innocent to be mischievous," Mr. Ronald stated. "You are right. I shall swiftly inform her that she will be preparing dinner for us," Mrs. Ronald said. "Yes, that would be pleasant. If we were at Ethan's house, I would suggest she stay with us for three days," Mr. Ronald added. "Honey, do not worry about her staying with us for three days; her cooking will determine whether she has a dark side," Mrs. Ronald responded. "What do you mean by that?" Mr. Ronald inquired. "Well, if she prepares the meal with a smile and it

we have tasted it. And do remember, she is laughing out loud due to our son’s influence." "Nevertheless, I shall reserve my judgement until I have sampled her cooking," Mr. Ronald stated. An hour later, Angela completed the preparation of the meal and served Ethan's parents. She then whispered to Ethan, "I hope they will enjoy it." Ethan tasted the food and replied, "Enjoy it? They will absolutely love it!" When Ethan's parents finally tasted the dish, they were indeed impressed by its quality. "Wow, I had a feeling this meal would be extraordinary. You are truly an excellent chef," Mr. Ronald complimented as he savoured the food slowly. "Thank you very much, sir. I appreciate it," Angela responded gratefully. Mrs. Ronald interjected, "Mm, this dish is truly exceptional; it is utterly delicious, Angela." Angela blushed and replied, "Thank you, ma’am." Ethan embraced her and whispered, "I told you they would love it, didn’t I?" "Indeed, you did," Angela acknowledged. "Let us