All Chapters of Hiding the Runaway Heiress: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

THE RAIN was pouring heavily, yet her feet kept on moving with no direction. She was already shivering as the cold air bit into her skin. She walked barefooted on the empty road, yet her mind was consumed by one thought — getting away from that place. She blew out a loud and shaky breath as she continued walking to nowhere. Hindi niya alam kung saan siya pupunta. Ang alam niya lang ay kailangan niyang makalayo sa lugar na pinanggalingan niya. “Where should I go…” paulit-ulit niyang usal habang naglalakad at naghahanap ng masisilungan sa kalsadang walang kabahay-bahay at katao-tao. Malayo-layo na din ang nalakad niya. She couldn’t hear the footsteps following her anymore. Maybe they got tired of looking for her. She had done this numerous times, yet this was the only time she truly succeeded in getting away from them. Without thinking about the consequences of her actions, she still managed to smile.Nakalabas na nga siya ng tuluyan sa kagubatan pero ang mahaba at tahimik na kalsada

"SIR, HERE'S the report regarding the issue of that trading company that collaborated with us last month." His secretary started off. Hero didn't immediately look up from the documents scattered across his desk. He was busy thinking of ways to deal with the issues that had been plaguing the company.But despite the stacks of reports waiting for his attention, his expression remained calm and unreadable.His secretary stood across from him with a tablet on hand."They have past records of bribery and embezzlement with the companies they collaborated with before.""Why wasn't this flagged during the initial screening?" Hero asked coldly. "This information should've surfaced before the partnership was approved."The secretary lowered her head."The background check was only conducted after the issue arose, sir. The file was approved before it reached our department."Hero sighed and finally lifted his eyes from the document he was reviewing. His head was starting to throb in pain from a

“KUMAIN KA NA BA? Teka lang, initin ko muna ‘tong kanin at ulam namin kanina. Upo ka po, pasensya na ‘di ako nakapaglinis dito.” Sunod-sunod na sabi ni Vivian sa kanya. Abala ito sa pag-aayos at paghahanda sa lamesa. He was just stuck there, unable to take a step or make a move. “You’re Hero, right? Ramses’ friend?” Vivian looked at him as she asked.Hero opened his mouth but no words came out. Shit, this should not be happening to me.“Hello? Halika, kumain ka muna.” Pagpukaw sa kanya ng babae nang matapos na nitong ihinanda ang mga pagkain sa lamesa.He couldn’t move. Hindi niya alam kung bakit. His mind keeps on telling him to say something to make things less awkward.Hindi niya maintindihan ang sarili niya. He doesn't know what to feel first. Was it relief? That she’s able to stand, walk, talk, and…alive. Or should he be afraid… that she’ll know. Mukhang napansin ng babae na tulala lang siyang nakatingin sa kung saan kaya naman ay nilapitan siya nito at marahan na hinawakan ang

WHEN HERO ARRIVED AT the Florin headquarters, the company's glass tower rose over the city's skyline, its reflective exterior catching the morning sun. Employees in business attire hurried through the lobby, greeting Hero with respectful nods as he strode toward the private elevators.His secretary was already waiting outside the executive elevator. The moment she saw him, relief flashed across her face, quickly replaced by worry.“Sir, the board is ready.” His secretary whispered apologetically. “They’ve been waiting for almost ten minutes.”Napabuntong-hininga nalang si Hero at mariing ipinikit ang mga mata. He lifted a hand, silently stopping his secretary from saying anything more. “I can handle it, don’t worry.” He said calmly, to ease her mind. “And by the way, please escort Ms. Vivian to my office. Make sure she’s comfortable. I'll be there as soon as the meeting ends.” He added as he glanced at Vivian who’s silently following them from behind.Hero stepped out of the executi

“YOU WANT ME to be your personal assistant?” Gulat na tanong ni Vivian sa kanya nang makarating sila sa opisina ng binata. Nakaupo si Vivian sa bakanteng upuan sa harapan niya.Her eyes widened in surprise. He had just dropped a bomb on her.“What? You really thought I'd let you start as part of the maintenance staff?” Nagtatakang tinitigan siya ni Vivian. “That’s what I am expecting. ‘Tsaka, wala namang problema sa’kin yun.”Hero shook his head and waved his hand dismissively. “I know. Bakit, ayaw mo bang maging assistant ko?” “Hindi naman sa ganun, pero…”“You’ll work hard for it naman, I won’t give you a special treatment.” Hero leaned forward. “You’ll earn that position. Bibigyan naman kita ng isang linggo, I’ll be watching your progress.” Napabuntong-hininga nalang si Hero, kita niya ang pagdadalawang-isip ng dalaga. “If you can’t keep up within that time frame, I’ll transfer you somewhere else. Okay?” Alam niya kung anong iniisip ng dalaga. She won’t take the position for gr