All Chapters of Falling Twice for My Billionaire Boss: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Lately, Kaella had been finding it harder and harder to deny her feelings for Jerome. Kahit gaano pa siya magtago sa likod ng pagiging mentor, she couldn’t help but notice the little things—how he always remembered her favorite coffee order, how he stayed late at work just to help her finish reports, how his smile had a strange effect on her mood. Slowly, silently, she was falling.One afternoon, bumalik siya sa office nang mas maaga mula sa client meeting. Habang naglalakad siya sa hallway, she noticed Jerome standing in the lobby. What caught her off guard was not just his presence, but the woman beside him. She was pretty, poised, and seemed very comfortable being around him. Jerome was leaning slightly closer, listening intently, his expression softer than usual.Parang biglang tumigil ang mundo kay Kaella. Her chest tightened, and before she could stop it, a wave of discomfort—no, jealousy—rushed through her. Sino siya? Girlfriend? Special someone? Ang mga tanong na iyon agad na

The elegant lights of La Vie Resto shone brightly that Friday night, casting warm glows over polished tables and glittering wine glasses. Roque Snacks Corporation was hosting a dinner with their biggest potential client of the quarter, and the whole sales team was expected to be on their best behavior.Kaella adjusted her blazer nervously habang hinihintay ang arrival ng clients. “Okay, team,” she whispered, scanning the group. “This is a make-or-break deal. Everyone, please—act professional.”“Copy, Mentor!” Trina whispered back, trying to hide her excitement.And then Jerome entered the room.Kaella nearly dropped her pen. Unlike his usual trainee look, Jerome wore a crisp navy suit, tailored to perfection. His hair was neatly styled, his posture exuding quiet confidence. And when he greeted the arriving clients with a warm handshake and polished charm, halos mapanganga si Kaella.“Good evening, sir. Welcome. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you,” Jerome said fluently, his tone smoot

After the confession from Jerome, the week dragged on like a marathon with no finish line. Para bang lahat ng possible na trabaho, sabay-sabay binagsak sa kanila. Monday pa lang, sunod-sunod na ang client calls. Tuesday, dumating ang revisions from upper management na parang hindi natapos-tapos. Wednesday at Thursday, kaakibat ang overtime para maihabol ang reports at coordination with suppliers.Kaella found herself constantly exhausted, halos walang oras huminga. At kahit gaano siya ka-dedicated sa trabaho, she couldn’t ignore the one thing tugging at the back of her mind—yung usapan nila ni Jerome.“Friday night,” Jerome had said, his grin soft but determined. “Our first secret date. .”Sa bawat overtime evening, he’d check in casually. “Mentor, libre ka pa ba sa Friday?” Minsan, may kasamang biro: ang babala. “Hindi puwede ang cancellations. Non-refundable reservation ’to.”Pero sa tuwing mababanggit iyon, naiisip ni Kaella ang piled-up folders sa mesa niya at ang inbox na halos s

Magtatanghali na at halos ubos na ang energy ni Kaella sa dami ng urgent tasks na kailangan niyang tapusin. Nasa conference room siya, nag-aayos ng mga reports para sa next client meeting, nang mapansin niyang wala si Jerome sa usual spot niya.Weird… usually siya pa yung makulit at tanong nang tanong sa ganitong oras.Nagdesisyon siyang pumunta muna sa hallway para mag-stretch at kumuha ng hangin. Doon niya narinig ang boses ni Jerome—hindi yung usual cheerful, witty tone na nakasanayan niya, kundi malamig at seryoso.“Hindi puwedeng ngayon. Ayusin niyo muna ‘yung documents bago ako magpakita. Wala dapat makaalam.”Natigilan si Kaella. Napahinto siya sa mismong gilid ng hallway, hawak ang cellphone na parang shield. Napakababa at firm ng tono ni Jerome, para bang ibang tao ang kausap niya.“Kung makompromiso ito, hindi lang ako ang maaapektuhan. Alam niyo kung gaano kahalaga ito.”Kaella felt her chest tighten. Ano bang pinasok ko? Bakit parang may tinatago talaga si Jerome?Bago pa

Alam ni Kaella na hindi siya mahilig sa birthday parties. Para sa kanya, mas mabuti pang kumain ng tahimik sa bahay habang nanonood ng Netflix kaysa makipag-plastikan sa mga taong bumabati lang once a year. Kaya naman noong pumasok siya sa opisina sa mismong araw ng birthday niya, walang ibang expectation kundi tambak na reports at stress.Pero iba yata ang vibes ng buong floor. Halos lahat, may ngiti. “Good morning, birthday girl!” bati agad ni Trina sabay abot ng cupcake na may isang maliit na kandila.“Grabe, naka-budget ka pa ng kandila,” biro ni Kaella, trying to act cool. “Salamat.”Hindi niya napansin, habang abala siya sa pag ihip ng kandila, si Jerome pala ay panay ang text sa ilalim ng mesa. Hindi birthday greeting ang tina-type kundi mga final instructions para sa isang secret mission: Operation Surprise Mentor.Mula pa kahapon, stress na stress na siya sa pagtatago ng plano. Kung hindi lang siya sanay magpa-poker face sa mga kliyente, malamang nahalata na ni Kaella na may