“I’ll go look for Eunice,” said Christian. He rose from the chair and was about to leave, but Mark blocked his way. “We can’t hide the truth forever, you know that. Eunice can be led to believe she is a widow if we conceal it from her, but what about Jullian?” “What do you mean by that, Mark?” Christian glared at him. “How long can we intercept Jullian’s investigation about his twin brother? He has a high rank in GEF. He had excellent people around him. So we shouldn’t underestimate him. Eventually, he’ll find the truth, and some information will leak out, such as Jillian’s marriage, which he pretends to as Jullian. By the time everything unfolds, how will we explain to Eunice that we concealed the truth?” Christian glared at Mark, hinting at shutting up. “So what are you suggesting we do, then? Tell Eunice that you aren’t a widow, actually, because the man registered on your marriage certificate was someone else! He is Jullian Lopez, healthy and alive.” Christian gritted his tee
Eunice knitted her brows when Jullian replied with an emoji wink. She scoffed and rolled her eyes. She then caught a glimpse of someone familiar to her. “Karina?” Eunice saw a group of women younger than her for years. She was then startled when they slapped someone. As she approached them, a chill immediately exuded from her body. As she got nearer, she finally caught their conversation and listened briefly. “Yo, bitch! Are you really serious about going to the party in a dress like that? Oh, my! Look at her. Miss Leah is correct; she is as good as garbage!” The group laughed as that was delivered. The girl named Karina lowered her head and didn’t retort. She merely clenched her fist to control her emotions and remind herself not to engage or argue. Meanwhile, Eunice couldn’t remain hidden any longer. She scanned those girls but failed to recognize them. She wondered which family they belonged to, and she would retaliate on behalf of her cousin Karina. She must get the names of
“Enough, Alberta! You can bully me all you want, but I won’t let you insult Eunice!” “Hump! The same feathers flock together! The two of you are, indeed, perfect cousins! Both are trash!” Pah! Another slap, more forceful than the last, landed on Alberta’s face. It was her other cheek, leaving a red mark imprinted. This time, it was Eunice who slapped her. Alberta glared at Eunice, holding the cheek she had just been slapped, which was stinging more than Karina’s. “You, bitch!” she roared; however, Eunice cut her off immediately. “There, your wishes are granted.” “You!” Rage rendered Alberta speechless. “What? Aren’t you glad to receive a slap from a group of people of the same feather? Do you really think that we won’t retaliate against you?” Alberta opened her mouth, but Eunice prevented her from speaking. Indignant, she lifted her chin and said, “Just wait! I’ll tell Miss Leah to kick you out of this hotel!” “Oh, what power did she hold?” Eunice questioned her. “Of course,
Listening to the side, Karina agreed with Eunice’s remarks. As she grows up together with them, they witness how Leah is jealous when someone is superior to her. It is why she does everything to ruin Eunice’s reputation.Regardless, the latter’s natural allure made those who admired her beauty feel weak; despite her simple dress and lack of makeup, they fell hard in love with her.They would bend their knees and kneel before her, something Leah wasn’t happy about, and witnessed as men lined up to win Eunice’s heart.Even though Karina was younger by a few years, she knew the massive difference between her two older cousins. While Eunice had a heart of gold, Leah possessed all the evil character a villain would have. She’s a pretentious bitch and would go to great lengths to make someone’s life miserable.Hence, she worried Alberta would make up a story for Leah to take her side and embarrass Eunice.“Sister Eunice, what should we do now? Alberta hates me so much, so I know she isn’t j
A while ago, when Eunice was on her way to the resort and casino, Jullian showed Lhyn and Mirasol the presidential suite he had reserved. He then assigned several of his subordinates to guard outside the suite to ensure no one would interrupt the family reunion later.Upon entering the room, Lhyn was taken aback to find a group of stylists eagerly waiting for her. She was taken to the dressing room, where her makeup was done, and she changed into a different outfit.“Is it necessary for me to dress like this?” Lhyn, unaccustomed to attending such a lavish gala, hesitated to leave the room in the gown chosen for her.Mirasol was likewise dressed in a pleasing outfit that the elderly lady was comfortable with. Her eyes twinkled upon seeing her youngest daughter in a white dress.She felt a pang as she realized Lhyn was already past marriageable age. It was her fault; she was now alone and lonely.She failed to fulfill her duty as a mother.Fortunately, if it weren’t for the change in he
That question astonished Lhyn. How is she supposed to introduce Jullian to her mother when she now assumes he is Eunice’s husband when, in fact, it is Leah to whom Jullian is engaged?Since the two were engaged, Mirasol has never met him because Miranda was embarrassed to introduce her mentally ill mother. Unbeknownst to her, Mirasol slowly regained her sanity after Christian sneaked into another doctor to check on Mirasol and change her medication.After he found out that Miranda paid the doctor she hired to treat her mother, Christian threatened that doctor to expose all his illegal activities over the past few years. Thus, he continues to pretend to be checking on Mirasol. But in actuality, another doctor would check on the older lady.Meanwhile, Lhyn felt helpless after being asked this way. She glanced at Jullian with pleading eyes, seeking his help in explaining the matter.Jullian understood. He kneeled on one knee before Mirasol, then took her wrinkled palm and grasped it gent
Lhyn was caught off guard when Mason was being straightforward. She gave him a shocked look but quickly retracted her gaze when he kept staring at her. She felt extreme awkwardness. Thus, she excuses herself to get something to drink for everyone. A steward standing in the corner tried to stop her, but she motioned for her to help her instead of stopping her. Mason felt helpless as he watched Lhyn’s retreating figure, which soon disappeared from his line of sight when she entered this suite’s kitchen. ‘She hasn’t changed one bit.’ Mason conceals the smirk about to appear on his face. Lhyn was clearly uncomfortable, so he stopped saying anything further. Anyway, he had ample opportunities to talk with her again. Tonight was only the beginning of their frequent meetings. Mason stood upright and coughed to clear his throat, then shifted his gaze toward Mirasol. He smiled at the older lady and said goodbye. “Ma’am, I have something to talk to Mr. Lopez about, so we must excuse ourselv
After posting the photo, Alberta rushed to find Leah, hoping for praise.In the dressing room, stylists and makeup artists were all around Leah. When her mom brought her to the resort, she explained that Robert had prepared this banquet to surprise her. Therefore, she was over the moon!They didn’t hold a lavish banquet to announce her engagement after she officially accepted Jullian’s proposal; they simply stated what both families had agreed upon. Hence, this is her chance to do so.She had always wanted to be Mrs. Lopez since college and liked Jillian Lopez, the CEO of Lopez Group, but the man has a girlfriend named Evita Sanchez.She still held resentment for that woman. She couldn’t forget how Evita would embarrass her after she learned she had eyes on Jillian.Evita is the worst. She confronts her several times, slaps her, and even shoves her against a wall to threaten her to back off and forget her desire for Jillian.She felt humiliated every time.She’s grateful this happens