Hey everyone! This chapter will be a lot clearer if you referred back to chapter 36. It's dated a few hours before the gala. Please be sure to leave a comment if you don't understand, and I'll be sure to clear out any confusion! Enjoy! <3
Present Day... At The GalaManuel could never have expected such a downfall to occur to him. Nathan was up there receiving awards and praises and he had even managed to trick him into bringing all of his important guests. Silly bastard Tori! She tricked him good! Now for sure, the CEO would be quite popular all around town, and that could only mean one thing... Nathan Anakin's connections will grow.He couldn't speak, laugh nor cry. The betrayed man was numb.Minutes later, he couldn't take it anymore, so he turned towards the entrance and wished he could disappear just by staring at the mighty doors. And since he couldn't, he walked.Oh he walked so fast that one might even say he had been running.That was when Nathan sighted him. Before he began his other plan, he had to see Manuel first.His other plan being that he would make friends with all of the important people at that Gala. He wouldn't even need to try hard because friends would locate him!Instantly, he called out. "Mr Ma
Friday morning came with the chills. It wasn't like Nathan wasn't used to it anyways. December weather always came in cold but then soothing in some kind of way.He had just woken up from his nightmares again. This time, it was what happened after the car accident. Him, his family had all survived; his dad, mom and someone else. Who was that someone else? Fernando never mentioned whether he had any siblings!Oh it was a confusing nightmare of a dream for him.Doris entered, opening up the curtains. "Rise and shine love," the woman said cheerily. Nathan groaned at the harsh light that almost blinded his eyes. "How are you up so early?" He asked, and Doris only smiled. The time was just quarter past five! He could still sleep an hour more. "We need to talk. Here," she said, handling him a cup of Joe. At least Nathan was glad for that. He sat up. "Thanks," he muttered, inhaling the fresh breath of black unsweetened coffee. "What about?" Doris sat beside him on the bed. "I have been m
Daniel Santino frowned, watching as Manuel spoke so confidently. "Which is why I want you to support me. The donation I made was only a token," Manuel said proudly. Daniel was one of the few important members of the board members, and if he were to side with his arch nemesis Nathan Anakin, then that was the end for him! "Fourteen years being among the board members, and ten years being a staff member of TMN insurance firm, I respect you good man." Daniel rolled his eyes in disbelief. He hated his presence with the old man. He disliked Manuel but if there was anything he detested more than the old man, it was his hatred for politics. He didn't belong to any party because he believed in the idea of being a lone wolf. They were at a coffee shop where Daniel took his early morning cup of Joe, and it was only because Manuel had known of his schedule. He would soon be changing his place of relaxation. That particular spot wasn't a safe place anymore. "Can you hear me, Mr Santino?" Mr?
Evelyn Castiel had been prepared that day. Everything Pedro had told her made sense now. Standing face to face with almighty Manuel Alonzo had been exactly everything she had expected to find in the old man.Well, Manuel wasn't that old. He stared angrily at his plate of meal as if it had somehow offended him just by existing, and soon Evelyn began to fear that his gruesome stares would shatter the piece of glass into pieces.He was on a fine attire and although his hair was starting to bald at the tip, he was still much handsome than his brother, Pedro. No wonder Pedro always felt intimidated by the man."So, are you eating?" She didn't really know what to ask so she said that instead. "Your meal, you haven't touched it at all.""Thank you." The man muttered, his eyes not leaving the meal in front of him.This creepy habit soon made Evelyn fluster with anger. She had dressed really nice and sexy! With that red dress that revealed hourglass curves and fair skin that would make any man
The day went on much faster, free from stress. Isabella's party had helped him gain so much fame and recognition, and he was too happy to even be busy. Tori on the other hand, had complained that there had been too much work here and there. She said that his fame had brought more clients who trusted the firm for their good work. It was good news for them, still, it had been a tedious day. They were still discussing when there was a knock on the door. Tori rose up to check who it was. Standing before her was no other than Trevor Davis. He wore a dark color suit and brown shoes, and his hair had been neatly gelled as if he'd been going on an occasion. Though Tori couldn't tell whether that was the way Trevor normally dressed or not. She never really put much consideration into him and had been quite surprised when Fernando had included his name into the confidential list. "Mr Trevor," she said, half smiling. He didn't return the smile. What a pervert! "How may I help you--" "The last
Doris saw the message, a fake apologetic text from one of her cousins, Talia, and she wondered what in the entire world would have made her leave such a message. -Dear sister, I am sorry for the crash of your marriage. I hope you find a better husband.-What! How dare her! Talia Imadel was a little sister to Doris! And she dared open her filthy mouth to spew such nonsense? It wasn't her fault at all. When they were still wealthy, she never even dared speak to her like that. She had been feeding Talia's entire household when their family hadn't suddenly gone bankrupt. Doris decided to keep her cool. It wasn't until she saw the second message that she began to fume with rage. -Check the family group messages.-Immediately, she switched apps and went straight to see for herself the nonsense her cousins and uncles and aunties might have been spewing. Soon enough, there were at least a hundred messages of hurtful words being said to her and her husband. How dare these people speak to
Nathan arrived home that night, tired and slightly angry. How dare Thomas open his mouth and spew such nonsense? Doris was already waiting for him. "What's the matter?" The woman jumped up and rushed forward to meet her husband the instant he stepped in. "Are you okay?" Nathan managed a smile, kissed his wife on her forehead and then made his way over to the couch. She followed too, taking his bags off his shoulders. "Nathan?" He knew he would have to tell her. He'd hidden enough from her already. "It's your father." He said at last, and Doris listened quietly. "He asked that the dare changed. That you shouldn't become the family's CEO again," Her brows ceased. "But it won't be me again, it'll be our unborn child." She said, "He doesn't want that either." Nathan explained. "He wants to be the family's CEO, you see." Doris wasn't surprised. Her father was partially a greedy man, but it was always for a cause. "Perhaps he has his reason?" Nathan couldn't believe his ears. "His re
Evelyn arrived home the next morning and the next thing on her to-do list had been to dial up Pedro's phone number. "We need to talk!"The man spoke lazily and muttered out things Evelyn couldn't make sense of."Pedro Alonzo, we need to talk!" She repeated again just in case the man had suddenly gone deaf. "I'll be heading over at your place now." Evelyn announced, then hung up before Pedro could deny.Minutes later, the woman was pulling over at his doorstep. Pedro's apartment was the only aspect of his life that was still wealthy. And one time he had confessed he might lose that too if he doesn't find a new job soon!He'd been fired and everywhere he went, the embarrassment he had received from the CEO of that firm had followed him around like a stain, causing every company to reject him. His business partners wouldn't make business deals with him again, and his family—except Manuel—had abandoned him and casted him from the family.She sat still on the mighty sofa, the fragrance of