Kabanata 7 El Filibusterismo

Isabella Santos's world revolves around saving her sister Jenny from a rare blood disorder. Working multiple jobs in BGC barely covers the hospital bills. One fateful morning, her trembling hands spill hot coffee on Alexander Del Rosario's ₱50,000 suit. Instead of anger, his eyes hold an intriguing proposition. Xander's mother, Regina keeps arranging matches with socialites he can't stand. When he meets the fiery barista who stands up to him despite her mistake, he sees an opportunity. He offers Isa a one-year marriage contract worth ₱10 million - enough to save Jenny. But their undeniable chemistry challenges the contract's "no feelings" clause. During a company retreat in El Nido, one passionate night changes everything. Their fake relationship starts feeling real until Isa discovers documents linking Del Rosario Industries to her father's death. The shock triggers a panic attack, leading to her hospitalization where she learns she's six weeks pregnant. "Hindi ko kaya 'to. I need to protect my baby from them," she decides, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, fate reunites them at a charity gala. But Xander meets his daughter Sofia, the spitting image of him. "Paano mo nagawa 'to sa akin?" he confronts Isa. Before they can reconcile, and clear out everything, Marco emerges claiming to be Sofia's real father. Regina orchestrates DNA tests and custody battles. Through investigating his father's old records, Xander uncovers Regina's manipulation in destroying the Santos construction company. He confronts his mother: "Pinili mong sirain ang buhay nila dahil lang sa pride mo?!" Meanwhile, Isa faces kidnapping attempts and corporate espionage. The truth about Marco's involvement with rival companies comes to light. During a dramatic confrontation at the Del Rosario's mansion, Xander chooses Isa and Sofia over his empire. "Wala akong pakialam sa company. Kayo ang mahalaga sa akin."

"Don't think of running away again...you're my expensive purchase. At gagawin ko ang lahat para mahanap ka— kahit pa balibaliktarin ko ang mundo makita ka lang." *** Para mabuhay ni Suzy Constanino ang kanyang mga walang pusong adopted parents ay kailangan nyang magtrabaho sa isang sikat na bar na lungga ng mga mayayaman. Doon nya makikilala si Travis El Frigero— isang mayaman na negosyante. Nasa kanya na ang lahat, karangyaan, itsura at pera. Maliban sa isa—relasyon. Napagkamalan ni Travis na si Suzy ang kanyang matagal ng patay na fiancé na si Irish. Agad nahumaling si Travis sa kanya at gagawin nya ang lahat para pakasalan sya ni Suzy. At totoo ngang nagagawa ng pera ang lahat, dahil nagawa syang bilihin ni Travis sa kanyang mukhang perang adopted parents. Buong akala nya ay kailangan nya lang pakasalan si Travis at umaktong mag-asawa sila. Ngunit sya ay nagkamali, dahil kailangan nya rin palang tumayong ina sa spoiled at masungit na anak ni Travis at Irish. At panghuli, iwasan ang stepbrother ni Travis na si Troy—na syang nakakuha ng kanyang first kiss bago ang kanilang kasal ni Travis. Hindi nagtagal at nahuhulog na ang loob nila sa isa't isa. Ngunit paano kung may isang taong magbabalik? Magagawa kayang ipaglaban ni Suzy ang kanyang pagmamahal kay Travis? O tatalikuran sya ni Travis dahil sa mabigat na rason sa madilim na nakaraan? A twisted fate for the both of them. "Sa dalawang taon. Nasaan ako non? H'wag mo sabihing... humihiram lang ako ng asawa ng iba?"