Not accepting this treatment, Alex intends to approach the middle-aged man. However, just after taking three steps to cross the road, he also notices other neighbors, two women in their 30s, walking while leading their dog.“Oh, look at that! He has come home,” says one of the two women.“It seems he is indeed a jobless man,” says the other. “Yesterday I noticed he also came home at this hour, and never left the house after that until the night.”“Did you keep observing his house?”“Of course! We can't just ignore a stranger like that in this neighborhood. What if he really is a terrorist like Melvin said.”Alex realizes the two women are whispering. And from the way they talk while glancing at him with their usual unfriendly glances, it makes him feel like he is the one being gossiped about
It’s clear it was that old man himself who told Alex to join Rodolfo Vega’s family. And Alex did it, and stayed with them for more than 10 years after Rodolfo’s death. And now that old man asks him the reason he left the island, which is quite odd for him to find. But he opts to turn quiet. He tries to ponder, not immediately argues with the old man. Unlike how he behaves with other people, he always tries to humble himself in front of Morgan Davis. “So, you’ve learned about the divorce too?” he asks. “Yeah,” replies Morgan Davis shortly. “It wasn’t me who left her. Someone had conspired against me, and purposely created the situation to trigger this divorce. I don't think it's that difficult to uncover who the mastermind is. It's just that it would be a waste of time,” explains Alex. “Is that so?” replies Morgan flat. “Look, old man! I’ve done what you asked me to do. I’ve helped that family, and even married Rodolfo’s daughter, just as you told me.” Morgan averts his face tow
He examines the car plate number at the back, intending to mark that car. But soon he notices the plate number of that car is changing, like they deliberately try to hide their identity in public. And Alex knows marking that plate number is useless. A taxi appears slowly driving toward him. He raises his hand, and calls for it. He has gone too far from his house with the workout, so he opts to use the taxi to get home. And just like the other days, him coming back home with a taxi draws the same neighborhood attention. “He has a car, yet he uses a taxi?” “Told you, he must be only a driver. And looking at his tracking suit, he could just be a bodyguard for someone rich. I believe he is preparing for work now.” Meanwhile, Alex finds the old lady Laura from the next door picking something in front of his house. He stops for a moment and looks around. The same shit happens with so many dog poops scattered around. And unlike yesterday when the poop only scattered on the side of the r
Judging by those words, it's clear that Sofia has been harboring the grudge for a long time. But only this time she shows it openly.This makes Georgina speechless, not expecting to get such a reaction from her. She thought she had managed to win the trust of this niece all along.“Sofia! What are you talking about?” she asks in confusion.But Sofia leaves the room while avoiding that question, seeming not wanting to reveal any further what she has always kept in heart. Georgina feels so enraged to be ignored. She holds Sofia’s hand from behind and forces her to talk face to face.“What’s with this attitude? Is this how you treat me now?”“What? You feel so upset I treat you this way only now?” argues Sofia while pulling her hand harshly. “You should be grateful I never treated you this way this whole time.”“You talked like I had done something terrible to your mom. You are judging me so badly, like I had committed a grave sin. And yet, you turn quiet on me. You can’t treat me this w
Sofia’s face turns so sour because of that sarcasm. Alex ignores her and composedly opens the door of the car. And immediately, the little girl Elly calls from inside.“Mommy? Are you coming with us?”Sofia has no choice but to put on a fake smile, ignoring her annoyance because of Alex’s words. She waves at her kid with her usual soothing smile.“No, honey! Mommy has so many things to do in the office. Didn’t you say that…”Alex gets into the car and coldly closes the door. He cuts off Sofia's chance to talk further with her daughter.He starts the car, and immediately drives away, leaving Sofia – including Georgina, Giana, and Dylan, who are still observing that new luxury car from behind the curtain – with their resentment.Especially Dylan, who is always jealous of what Alex has had from Sofia, finds it hard to hold his resentment. For the position he currently occupies at Vintage Vega, Sofia gives him $5,000 a month, which is around $60,000 a year.Even without saving money for h
Wise people say, don't make decisions when emotions run high. Well, the problem is that even wise people cannot always be wise in every condition, especially when they are taken over by emotions. Whether it is for the sake of her daughter, or because she still has feelings for her ex-husband, Sofia leaves the office without giving much consideration. However, in just one step out of the office, her attention is already distracted by a phone call from Dylan. She tries to ignore it. However, even after she reaches the elevator, Dylan is still trying to call. “What’s wrong with him?” she mumbles. After waiting there for two minutes in front of the elevator, the elevator door still isn’t open yet. The surge of feelings that previously peaked for a moment, slowly begins to subside. Until then, she turns her attention to the phone call with a slightly annoyed expression. “I’m busy now,” she says coldly right after she receives the call. “If there’s something important, make it quick!”
Indeed, there’s no serious issue in the company at the surface, except for Sofia’s incapability to lead the company. Sofia can only pout with a pitiful face. She no longer knows who she should trust. Even though, in reality, she really wants to trust that best friend of hers, Evelyn. “I know she won’t do this despicable thing,” she groans. “But…” “Then why would you start thinking there’s something wrong with this financial report?” asks Kylie. Hence, Sofia shares her suspicion about Alex after she found Alex having a new car. Of course, she doesn’t bring Dylan’s name here, who was the one who sparked this distrust. She only shares to Kylie all the possibility of Alex stealing the company’s money. And somehow, Kylie couldn't deny that possibility. Despite how much she trusted that ex-boss of hers, she finds the suspicions quite reasonable. “If he had the intention, he could simply do it easily,” utters Kylie, speculating about Alex’s potential in stealing the company’s money wit
She hates it. But at the end of the day, she has no reason to show her objection. She admits that Alex can do whatever he wants now, since he is no longer her husband anymore. And Kylie, she can only hold her forehead with so much disbelief. “That’s men for you. Thank god that I’ve decided to never fall into their trap.” “Is that the reason you are still single?” “Just saying, women like us don’t need men in our lives. So, what are we gonna do?” Sofia feels so reluctant to meet Alex. She believes it was a big mistake to ever think about reconciling her marriage with that ex-husband. In the end, she cancels her intention to ask Evelyn’s help too. Now she is not suspecting Alex alone. She even puts Evelyn in her target of accusation for stealing the company’s money, without knowing for sure whether company money was actually stolen or not. Unbeknownst to her, Alex is still inside his car, simply watching his daughter playing with Evelyn’s kid. He doesn’t enter Evelyn’s house for a