Ma'am Miguel was a little thrilled too when she thought about the secret heir. She couldn't start imagining how much wealth the person who got the grandeur mansion. "Do you know the person who really bought the grandeur mansion?" Ma'am Miguel asked her son, Frank after he walked up to her when he was fine making the announcement. "Um…no, mother. The person who called and gave me the results just said it was an anonymous person that bought the house," Frank said."Mother, that person who bought the house, the anonymous one must be a representative of the Anderson family that sent those expensive gifts on your birthday party," Frank's sister said as she walked up to ma'am Miguel's seat."Thar Anderson family," ma'am Miguel said and paused. She squinted and tilted her head. "I don't really know much about that company. Why haven't I been informed about their tremendous reputation all this while?" She asked, feigning annoyance. "Well they've just been on a low key all this while. But I
When Laura had finished exchanging pleasantries with some business partners ma'am Miguel introduced her to, she glanced back and saw Feran walking off somewhere and Mark was glaring at him with hot eyes filled with loathe. She wondered what could possibly have happened between them. "Let's go over to my table to have a brief discussion," ma'am Miguel proposed after waving at the last business partner of their company whom she sighted. "Um, okay. After you, grandmother," Laura said. Ma'am Miguel walked ahead of her. They got to her table and sat down. "Laura, you know, I've always been proud of you my dear. Even when your late grandfather rashly married you off to that worthless Feran, I still knew it won't hinder you from shining brighter than a star in the sky in the future. Now, I'm certain you'll do greater things for our company," ma'am Miguel said. "I'm so glad to hear you say that, grandmother. I mean it," Laura said with a smile. She had despised her grandmother for a while
Laura's friend, Irene was bewildered by what the woman said and she prepared herself to bash at the woman with her words."It's normal and expected that one trys things on before buying them otherwise what would happen if they dont abd they didn't fit?" Irene asked, looking to take the woman down with her question."Then if they don't fit just throw them away," the woman replied and shrugged"But I understand that women like you can't afford to live like that," the woman added, sarcastically."You must have lose your sanity," Irene spat. She was furious. Laura who hasn't said w word, sighed."Hello, I would like to buy that outfit," Laura said to the girl at the counter and gently took the outfit from the woman's grasp."Hey! If you sell off the outfit to her I would leave and wouldn't set my foot in this store again let alone consider buying a thing from your store, including the ones I've chosen. I won't buy any if you sell the outfit to her," the woman threatened the girl."Oh_oh.
"What's wrong, man?" The bold man asked, funnily when he saw the uneasiness on Feran's face as he roughly searched his pockets for the third time. Not wanting to waste time, Feran disappointedly flicked a stare at Laura."Laura, I'm sorry but I don't have the card with me," Feran muttered.Laura's face became tense upon hearing what he said. No, this can't be happening, she said in her mind. She can't be facing such a huge disgrace again and this time it would be Feran's fault."Oh my, what's going on here? What's with the silence?" The woman asked Laura, snapping her finger at her."Has your supposed darling husband suddenly gone bankrupt? Or has his card been stolen in a matter of seconds?" The woman asked, mockingly."He was making big talks just a few minutes ago but now he can't even utter a word," the bold man ridiculed Feran.Laura wished the ground would just open and swallow her in a wink of an incense. She couldn't bear the humiliation so she gently dropped the outfit on th
Laura battled with her emotions as the taxi driver drove. She was using every fiber in her to fight back her tears. She didn't want to suffer any more embarrassment by breaking down in a taxi because if that happens, the taxi driver would definitely know and maybe the headline - Great ma'am Miguel's new supposed favorite granddaughter cried in a taxi. Then if the reason behind it is dug in further, everyone in the city will get to know the sort of humiliation she faced in a store today, all thanks to her loser husband, Feran.She didn't saw this coming. Though after her mother has attempted to stop her from taking Feran along, she'd felt a bit uncertain on their way to the store but shove it off the next minute, saying to herself in her mind that she was overthinking things and Feran has become a different person in her life now."Feran isn't worth it. If you remain married to him then you're jeopardizing your bright future." Those words of grandmother repeated numerous times in her e
Feran's mother, Zita's mouth dropped with astonishment and a smile sprawled on her face. "Are you for real, father?" She asked to confirm that age hadn't heard the old man wrong. Feran's grandfather nodded. "We've looked down on him all these years. He left us. Actually, we cast him away while we licked his brother, Vicentzo's ass. But now, what was the result of that?" Grandmother asked with a grimace. "Vicentzo disappointed us big time," Sir Leo said. "He lived a reckless life. He went to London to live his carefree life without our knowledge while we worried sick about him here and he was arrested for hard substance intakes then he was sentenced to jail. He couldn't cope there and he was shut by a prison guard when he went crazy and tried to escape. I'm so ashamed he was part of this family." "I am more ashamed that he was my grandson, the heir of the Anderson family," Feran's grandfather said, shaking his head in disappointment. "It was our illbringing," Zita admitted. "He aba
The next morning, Feran woke up and tried to talk to Laura who woke up a few minutes later after he did but she completely ignored him. Knowing right well that she probably is still upset with him about yesterday's incident, he desired to go and prepare breakfast. When he was done, he went back to the room and informed her about it. He got ready for the day and left for the company to see the manager so he could acquire his card back. When he arrived at the company, he walked straight into the manager's office but was shocked by what he saw."Ah, good morning, sir. I didn't notice when you walked in," the manager said when Feran closed the door behind some seconds later after he walked in. The manager didn't notice him when he walked in because he was lost in thoughts, staring at the brown box on his desk."Um, sir, why are you here?" The manager asked, faking a smile and getting up to his feet."I came to get the card I gave to you," Feran said, not getting his eyes off the box."Oh
Feran's jaw stiffened when he heard his father seek his return. He couldn't believe they wanted him back after forsaking him for three years now. He recalled how he struggled to live in a split of seconds when he was cast away until Laura's grandfather saw him and abhorred him.Now, he was the wanted son? What about the family's favorite son? He thought. Has Vicentzo refused to take up the responsibilities leveled on him? He mused and shrugged. He didn't care about that. He wasn't interested in returning and that was just it. He despised just the thought of returning to his family, the family that had disregarded him."Son, please return to us. Stop staying away from us," his mother, Zita also requested with an emotional tone."No, mother. Don't try to emotionally fool me. I'm way smarter than you guys think," Feran said, shaking his head."We know. But we truly hate the fact that it took us this long to realize your worth. We need you home now, son," sir Leo said.Feran chuckled and
Laura couldn't believe what Elijah had asked for. His eyes were gloomy and filled with the intention to kill, and she knew that this was not going to end well. Having the kind of feeling of somewhat fear in her, her heart throbbed furiously, as the words sank deep and her head absorbed the thought of what he just said. How come he still wanted to kill Feran? She didn't understand what the hell he was talking about. Her eyes twitched as she heard the words, and her heart couldn't take it fully. "I'm not going to do what you say, Elijah. I can't believe you still want to take Feran down. What the hell are you doing? I know you don't know what you are doing, or maybe you don't know the repercussions of it. You should stop having those sinister thoughts in your head, Elijah, or you might end up killing your already black soul," she said. "You know, I only spent a year in jail and did you know what I was thinking all those while? Feran. I was thinking of how to destroy him. I think
"Elijah has escaped. I'm sure he's going to think of hurting one of us," Zoey said, getting scared. "No, Aunt. He won't hurt any of us," Feran said. He quickly called Fernando, who had taken Lovisa and his son, Frazier, to the mall. He ordered him to get them back home safely and ended the call after telling him to tighten the security of the house when he returns. Zita eyed Laura. "I'm sure you know that he was going to escape, right?" "You can't be trusted, Laura. You're a sly woman!" Zoey's accused. "No, Mrs. Anderson. I had no idea. And you don't have to worry. Feran is here. I won't think of joining hands with Elijah to cause harm to any of you because you all are genuinely good," Laura said. "I know my presence is not that appreciated here so I would like to take my leave so you guys can celebrate the girl's birthday well." "Sorry about the accusations, Laura," Jeana said. "Can't you stay for a while?" "I would have loved to but I need to head somewhere else urgently, I'm s
Laura was speechless for a while after Mary revealed who sent the flowers. Unlike her mother who was obviously In a rage, Laura found it so nice of Feran and Jeana to send her flowers."Give me the card," Laura asked, stretching out her hand to Mary."Laura, you shouldn't…" Mitchel paused and glared at Mary as she gave the card to Laura.Laura smiled and read the message on the card.'Hello, Laura, we are saying a big congratulations on your safe delivery. Though it's a bit late, try to overlook the time you got these flowers and rather accept it with our sincere joy for you. Hope your child is doing well. Do take care of yourself. Our regards to your child. Your well-wishers…. Jeana and Feran.'A drop of tears rolled down Laura's cheek and Mitchel was surprised when she lifted up her head, Laura chuckled and sniffed."I can't believe they would wish me well and send flowers to me. This is really great.""What's wrong with you, Laura?" Mitchel asked, jerking up to her feet. "What's go
A month later, Feran got a call from one of the companies manager. He received some bad news that one of the company workers had stolen an important journal. "What's wrong?" Jeana asked after they had breakfast. She saw the look on his face despite him telling her that all was well, she still didn't believe him."I'll go to work now." Feran arose from the couch and went to the bathroom to ease himself, when he came out, he saw Jeana dressed up."Are you going somewhere?" He asked. She gave him a strange look and nodded."Your sisters will be visiting soon. You don't need to go over there to see them." He thought she wanted to go pay her sisters a visit."I am not going to pay anyone a visit. I'm coming along with you, Feran," she said."Excuse me?""Yes?""What did you just say?""You heard me right, Feran. Let's go to work." Feran took.his office bag."No. You are going no where with me," Feran refused."What is wrong with you, Feran?""You are pregnant, Jeana. You shouldn't be work
Silence filled the room after Laura had left. One after the other, they all came forward to apologize to Jeana."Jeana, dear. I'm sorry I didn't even utter a word when you left," Greg said. "Please forgive me.""No, Uncle Greg. You did nothing wrong." Jeana shook her head."We all didn't bother to check things from your perspective but kept quiet after Zita humiliated you and asked you to leave," Zoey said and sighed. "Jeana, I'm sorry. I'm the worst person to you.""Come on, Aunt. You're my best person," Jeana flattered."Laura had good timing but her future is ill-timed now. That sly woman should never have anyone to call 'love'. She doesn't deserve anyone's love," Anna said."You all don't need to apologize, please. I'm the one expected to apologize. I didn't even get to apologize properly to you all before leaving the house. I'm sorry I deceived you all. Honestly, I didn't want to do that before. I wasn't going to keep the truth from you all for long. I wanted to tell you all befo
Laura couldn't bring herself to admonish herself nor could she believe that Feran had any evidence of her. She felt he was lying and was just trying to mess with her mind to force her to spill out the truth."What are you talking about, Feran?" She asked when she found her voice. She glanced at everyone and fixed her gaze on Zita whose stern look was pushing her to quiver but she clenched her fists, lifting up her chin and shaking her head. "F…Feran is saying something which I can't understand. Feran, stop it, okay?" She pointed at Feran. He held her finger and pulled it down.He took out a report from an envelope and held it up to her face. "This is your original pregnancy test." He gave the report to Zita."Laura is actually five months pregnant now. She lied that she was six months pregnant and brought a made-up pregnancy report."Zita went through the report and gave it to Zita who went through it and passed it onto the other family members."Lie! You're lying, Feran! You want to
Feran was in his office when Fernando walked in to give him some new information."Sir, I've been keeping an eye on Jeana as you said," Fernando informed."How's she doing?""She and her sisters are struggling to live.""What?" Feran arose, mystified. "It's been two months since we parted ways and she hasn't bothered to call or come to me for help.""I know her well not to have another misconception about her. Sir, Jeana is a woman of self-respect and values. I'm sure she doesn't want to have anything to do with you again so as to not cause any problems."Feran sighed and sat down. "What has she been doing to sustain herself and her sisters?""She's been working in a cafe as a waitress for over a month now. Her immediate younger sister, Kayla, also started working a part-time job.""What else do you have about her?""I don't think she's in a good shape. She looks tired sometimes when I see her.""Maybe I'll pay her a visit soon.""Sir, you've got some businessmen to meet in the next t
When Laura entered the car to head back to the Anderson house, her phone beeped. It was a message from an unknown number. She guessed who the sender was before opening the message.'Meet me now in the jailhouse,' that was the message. Laura tossed her phone to the seat and locked her fingers."Elijah," she muttered.The driver tilted his head and asked her."Ma'am, did you say something?""Hm, no. Start driving," Laura said. While he was driving back to the Anderson house, she thought of a way to get him to stop the car and leave so she could go to see Elijah. She didn't want the driver to take her there because she knows for sure that Feran was going to know about it and would find out that she came to visit Elijah, and if that happens, he might start thinking there's a connection between her and him and start doubting her.She didn't want any of that to happen. She thought harder when the driver was just ten minutes away from the house and finally sneered when she got an idea.She s
Anita was surprised and so excited that she kept stealing glances at Feran while he was driving. She couldn't believe he was taking her out for the first time. She wondered if his mother had asked him to.When she got a hunch that Feran's mother, Zita, must have asked him to look after her well and make her happy, she smiled broadly at Feran who returned her smile with a fake half smile that seemed genuine to Anita.While Feran kept driving, then it hit Anita. She glanced at him and saw he had a smile on his face. She was amazed and wondered if he had any other intention. 'No, he wouldn't be thinking of dumping me elsewhere, would he?' she thought, and glancing at Feran, chills went down her spines. She recalled how her family treated him. The times he was maltreated by her family, all flashed in her mind and her lips parted when she recalled when he promised them that he was going to get revenge and make them pay."Feran, where are you taking me to?" She asked suddenly, panting. Fe