Lahat ng Kabanata ng REJECTED ME BUT KARMA CAME FOR YOU : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Ryan barely slept.The memory card remained on his nightstand, and every time he closed his eyes, he found himself thinking about the anonymous envelope and the chilling note.Some mistakes never stay buried. This is only the beginning.Beside him, Olivia slept peacefully, unaware of the storm brewing inside her husband's mind.Ryan carefully slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake her. He picked up his laptop and quietly walked downstairs into his study.Closing the door behind him, he inserted the memory card.A single video file appeared on the screen.His heartbeat quickened.He clicked it.The footage began abruptly. The camera angle suggested it had been secretly recorded from a hidden location. The beginning was missing, and several sections appeared to have been edited.Ryan leaned closer."This... doesn't make sense."The recording suddenly froze.The screen turned black.A sentence appeared in white letters.YOU DON'T KNOW THE WHOLE STORY.A second message followed.YOU'

Ryan sat alone in his office long after everyone else had gone home.The city lights shimmered beyond the glass walls, but they did little to calm the uneasiness that had settled over him. His desk was unusually neat except for one item—the sealed envelope and the photograph he had received the previous evening.He picked up his phone and scrolled through the anonymous messages once again.Trust no one.Protect what matters before it's too late.Each message was short, yet every word carried weight.Who was watching him?And why?Ryan knew one thing for certain.Ignoring the messages would not make them disappear.He opened a folder on his laptop and carefully saved screenshots of every text, every photograph, and every note he had received."If someone is trying to frighten me," he murmured, "I'm going to find out who they are."After a moment's hesitation, he picked up his office phone and dialed someone he trusted."Daniel?"A cheerful voice answered."Ryan! It's been a while."Dan

The evening settled quietly over the Walker residence.Chloe stood in the guest room, looking around at the neatly arranged space that had been her temporary home for the past several days.She let out a slow breath."This won't work," she murmured to herself.Remaining in the house had given her an opportunity to observe the Walker family, but she had learned something important.If she wanted answers, she needed freedom to move without raising suspicion.She zipped up her suitcase just as Olivia knocked gently on the open door."Come in," Chloe said with a smile.Olivia stepped inside."I saw you packing. Are you going somewhere?"Chloe nodded."I've been away from my apartment longer than I expected. There are a few business matters I've neglected, and I really should take care of them."Olivia's smile faded."I was hoping you'd stay a little longer.""I wish I could.""You've become part of the house these past few days."Chloe laughed softly."I've already imposed on your kindnes

Seven years ago, the Walker family and the Sterling family were inseparable. Richard Walker and Victor Sterling were not only respected businessmen in Miami—they were also the best of friends. The Sterling Corporation was flourishing, while the Walker Group was on the brink of financial collapse. Faced with bankruptcy, Richard Walker approached Victor Sterling with a proposal. "Our companies are stronger together. If we merge, both our families will have a secure future." Because of the friendship they had built over many years, Victor trusted Richard completely and agreed. The merger was completed. Business flourished, and the two families celebrated what appeared to be the beginning of a prosperous future. As the families spent more time together, Ryan Walker and Samantha Sterling grew close. Their friendship slowly blossomed into love, and before long, they were married. To Samantha, it was a marriage built on trust, friendship, and genuine love. She had no idea another p

Vanessa had barely closed the apartment door behind her when she looked at Chloe with a knowing smile. "Let me guess," she said, folding her arms. "You went to meet Ryan." Chloe laughed softly. "I remember telling you before I left." Vanessa snapped her fingers. "Oh! You're right. My bad—I completely forgot." "You've had a lot on your mind lately," Chloe replied with a smile. "I guess I have." Vanessa shook her head, still smiling. "Honestly, I still can't believe you and Ryan are actually dating." "Yes, we are dating," Chloe said, amused. "Ah, it's been how long now?" Chloe thought for a second, a small smile playing on her lips. "Since the time Ryan saw my nakedness." Vanessa's eyes widened. "Damn. That's been a while." Chloe just smiled and said nothing more. Vanessa placed the coffee on the table and sat down beside her. "So... how did the meeting go?" Chloe let out a slow breath. "It was more serious than I expected." Vanessa's smile faded. "What happened?" "We