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Prologue

"Where were you, Althea? Where have you been these past seven years?"Mikhael's angry whisper reached me, his voice laced with both frustration and a desire that had begun to surface. His tall frame leaned heavily against mine as I struggled to support his weight. We were almost at the door of his dark mansion. I helped him inside."You're drunk, Mikhael," I whispered. I could hear nothing but the loud thumping of my own heart. I inhaled sharply when I caught the mix of his familiar cologne and the expensive whiskey he had at the bar. That same scent he used to wear all those years ago...It made me tremble. I remembered our first meeting and that intoxicating perfume of his."Who's drunk?" he laughed bitterly, though his voice was broken. "I still recognize you, baby. Seven years. Seven fucking years and you—" His words were cut off when he stumbled and nearly fell to the floor. Thankfully, I caught him just in time. I wrapped my arm around his waist."Let me take you to your room,"

Chapter 1

ALTHEA~“Are you pregnant, Althea?” my mom yelled worriedly after she saw me vomiting in the bathroom.Ever since what happened between Mikhael and me—my current boyfriend whom I only met on a blind date—I’d been experiencing morning sickness. I’d feel dizzy, nauseous, exhausted, and sometimes even faint.Did that passionate night lead to this? It’s good news for me, but I’m not sure how Mikhael would feel. That night was just a beautiful memory and a moment of madness for us. I never expected it to lead to this. I can still clearly remember every scene and every whispered "I love you" in my ear. That night is just a beautiful mistake, and I’ll never regret it.“Answer me! You're in big trouble if you don’t!” my mom repeated in a high-pitched voice. Her nostrils were flaring with anger.My mother is a single parent. My father left us when I was just five years old. Rumor has it he’s a rich CEO, but he never fought for us. So here we are—my mom working alone, sacrificing everything, sw

Chapter 2

Mikhael~ My head hurts. After all the years of hard work, I’m finally about to achieve my dream: becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Henderson Enterprise. Our business revolves around luxury real estate and property development. We're among the richest and most successful in the world. And now that I’m stepping into the role, I already have a project lined up—the Henderson Tower. It will be the city’s new landmark and a symbol of the Henderson legacy. Add to that my father’s expectations, which I always seem to fail. I leaned against the tinted window of our luxurious car, trying to control the tension as I thought about the new challenges ahead. It’s not easy being a CEO, especially with a father who doesn’t trust you watching your every move. I endured and completed dual degrees in financial management and architecture. I did nothing but bury myself in studies and work. My attention was caught by the gleaming, towering glass windows of the Henderson Company building—our famil

Chapter 3

Althea~“Thank you for the cupcakes! I’m sure Raven will love them,” I said with a wide smile, grateful to Xyra for the chocolate cupcake gift.I was in her pastry shop. I dropped by before lunch from the company where I worked.Xyra—my Belgian friend—smiled sweetly. I waved one hand before stepping out of the shop.I inhaled deeply, taking in the sweet scent of freshly baked croissants and pastries wafting through the air as I stepped onto the brick pavement. I looked at the small box in my hand, wrapped with a blue ribbon. I didn’t expect her to give a gift for my son’s birthday.I took a deep breath as I looked around. I’m savoring the tranquil atmosphere of the city that I had come to love. Brussels, with its cobbled streets and picturesque squares, had been my home for seven years. It’s where I raised Raven—a peaceful place far from my chaotic past. But despite the comfort and serenity, sometimes I still feel trapped in that nightmare.My brows furrowed when my phone rang. I shif

Chapter 4

Mikhael~"This is really incredible. That piece of shit lost my money again!" I heard my twin cousin Phoenix cursing. The veins in his neck were bulging, his eyes blazing. We were sitting in the VIP lounge of an upscale nightclub.I shot him a glare of irritation as the loud, pounding music blasted through my head. The DJ wasn’t holding back tonight. Add to that the screaming crowd—relentlessly dancing, dripping in sweat.It was just that Nicola—our other cousin—had lost the money Phoenix had painstakingly saved to buy a new big bike chopper. The ten luxury cars parked at his mansion weren't enough for Phoenix, apparently.I leaned over the bar counter and handed my glass to Kendrix, his twin. My “very good” cousin who acted like he owned the nightclub—though he didn't. He had managed to shoo away the actual bartender earlier, taking over with the kind of entitlement only a Henderson could get away with. Not that I cared. If he was busy being ridiculous, he wasn’t my problem. He loved

Chapter 5

MikhaelI found myself at the airport. Each of my footsteps echoed on the cold, shiny floor of the building as I walked toward the departure area. It was barely dawn; the sky outside was still a deep navy blue streaked with the first hints of morning light. The airport was full of many people coming and going. I glanced again at my smartwatch—it was almost five in the morning. It said her arrival was at six.I furrowed my brow after reading the announcement board that her arrival was delayed. I hurried to get here in the middle of the night, feeling sluggish from lack of sleep and with a lingering headache.Oh, great. My headache will only get worse. I ran my fingers through my tousled dark hair. I exhaled and sat down on a vacant seat near the arrival gate. But I felt dizzy—maybe I should drink some water first. I stood up and slowly made my way to buy bottled water. After buying it, I was returning to my seat when someone suddenly tugged at me. A young boy, maybe seven years old, wa

Chapter 6

Althea~ “We just got off the plane. See you later, Grandpa,” I informed Lolo even though I was tired from the trip, I showed that I was excited to see them again. I ended the call. I put the cellphone back in my bag. I gave my son a small, reserved smile when our eyes met. Raven and I were in line at Immigration. There were a lot of people, so we were sure it would take a while. I brushed aside his messy hair. He had slept well during the trip. Lucky kid. Meanwhile, I couldn’t manage to doze off because many things were troubling me. I was anxious about returning to the Philippines. I thought we would stay there for good. But fate had other plans; it really wanted me back here. There was only one thing I wanted to avoid now: crossing paths with someone again. I hoped we would never see each other again. It was better to focus on my son now. I was curious about Raven’s calmness. My 7-year-old only child, who was known as the “troublemaker kid” by everyone because he was restless and

Chapter 7

Althea I sneezed because something tickled me. I didn’t realize I had dozed off because of the heavy traffic in Manila. I wiped the saliva and slowly opened my eyes. Suddenly, my cousin Nova appeared before me. Her smile was wide and her face bright—obviously well taken care of by skincare. Her blonde hair reached her shoulders. “Did you just come home?” I immediately asked her. She stepped back to give me space. “Yesterday,” she said quickly, then hugged me. “You left Vince in Australia?” I asked right away, noticing her frown. “Don’t worry, we’re done. Come on!” She pulled my hand as we went inside our simple grandfather Fernando’s house. Mama and some cousins and aunts and uncles welcomed me. Everyone abroad had returned home. What a great reunion. Only three of our cousins who are seamen were missing. I couldn’t say we were poor, just enough money to get by. I tearfully hugged Mama and my other family members. They also warmly welcomed Raven. My child was busy because thing

Chapter 8

Mikhael~“I told you to forget about that woman, Matthew!”My mother’s voice echoed loudly as I approached the door of my father’s study room. Her voice was sharp and loud. It wasn’t new to me. I grew up hearing them argue every day. Wherever they went or whatever they did, they always found a reason to fight. I could say they were married, but I didn’t know if there was love between them. They were forced to marry by my mother’s father since she was pregnant with me at that time. My father had no choice because my grandfather was a mafia member. I knew my mother suffered from my father’s coldness. They didn’t care about life and only focused on business. This was the first time I heard them argue about a woman.I took a step back when I realized the door was half open. I was about to turn the doorknob when my mother shouted again.“She destroyed everything! She just used you—”“Enough, Aurelia,” my father hissed, his voice deep and soaked with frustration. “This isn’t about her. It’s

Chapter 9

MikhaelThis is the situation I hate the most. How do you tame a lion right in front of you? I was just talking to Beau Henderson—my cousin and the VP of Henderson Enterprise. He’s my rival since childhood, yet my father always favored him. So here he is, holding the position that should have been mine long before I became President.“I told you, Beau, we’re not bailing out Phoenix’s company. He made a mess, and he needs to clean it up himself,” I said, fighting to keep my tone calm.I gripped the edge of the shiny conference table tightly; the tension pulsed through my veins. Every muscle in me tightened, and I was about to explode.My supposedly kind cousin leaned back in his chair, flashing a sly grin at me. He looked completely unfazed, as always. So polished in his corporate suit, far from the storm brewing in his eyes. That bastard... he was challenging my patience to the limit.“I told you, if Phoenix’s holding collapses, it’s just his loss. We’re talking about a twenty-percent

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