"You almost get killed, Anna. I saw it. They pointed a pistol at your head!" Mr. Santiago exclaims. When the incident was over, they returned home. In addition to not letting the police pursue those men, Anna had no intention of bringing a case against them. They are not the actual enemy.
"I'm aware," She said inadvertently, while her complete focus was on the live S.S. news. The prior incident is already making its way around the nation and the internet. It's like a disease.
Silas declared decisively, "That's it. I'm going to hire you a personal bodyguard." Anna scowled in displeasure at this. Personal bodyguards? What? Even her manager Donovan is not someone she wants to interfere with in her life. Then, do they demand a bodyguard for her?Anna stated obstinately, "Papá! I'm fine! I wasn't harmed, okay? I handled it well. No need to bring me more inconvenience in my life. I have personal matters. I don't want anyone to mess with them." Fuck! She doesn't want anyone bothering her. And a "personal" bodyguard certainly fits that description of bothersome.
"You were lucky. You fooled those guys with money. What if those people cannot bargain with plain money exactly as you did? You'd be dead by now." Anna rolled her eyes at the overwrought Father lecturing in front of her.
Annalia firmly declares, "Papá, I don't want a bodyguard. That's final," and switches off their television. Argh! She has to discuss this matter in front of the media tomorrow. What a nuisance.
The next day has come, and Annalia has already prepared her outfit for today's agenda. Later, they'll meet at the company to discuss her next project and perhaps the recent incident that happened to her. She has a sleek bun as her hairstyle and is wearing a white Halter Neck Backless Bodycon Dress, thong sandals, and light makeup. A doorbell rang as she was getting her handbag ready. Since she already knew it was Donovan, she didn't bother to open it.
She shouts at Don, tapping her phone, "You don't have to use the doorbell, you know." However, Don remained silent, which was strange. When Anna hears another doorbell, she frowns. Even though she was a little anxious because of what had occurred the day before, she checked to see who it was.
She brought her eye close to the peephole and saw a glimpse of a man sporting a tuxedo suit, sunglasses, and the S.S emblem on his clothing. Anna rolled her eyes and opened the door. Gosh, Dad, you really don't listen to me. She swore violently under her breath.
Anna rudely asked the man, "What brought you here?"
The man stared at her for a few minutes before speaking, which Anna found suspicious.
The bodyguard remarked in a baritone accent, "Mr. Silas Santiago brought me here, Madam."
Anna sharply sighs as though she wants the man to know how annoyed she is, and she doesn't want him here.
With a wry smile, Anna continued, "Tell him I won't go if he's bringing you with me." Anna closes the door, stroking her temples to relieve the headache her Father is continuously giving her.
She was ready to phone Donovan to replace the bodyguard, but the doorbell rang again.
"Argh! Why can't they listen to me?" Anna grits her teeth.
"Donovan! Come to my penthouse right now; I don't want anyone picking me up," she said fiercely.
"What are you talking about? I am at the company waiting for you! Just come with him, Ann," Donovan answered, murmuring, although his voice sounded agitated. Fuck this! Anna shrieked as she hung up the phone and grabbed her purse. Anna flounces back to the door, remembering she can get away with this guy by going to the restroom. Anna smiled mischievously and opened the door, seeing that the bodyguard was still present.
"I'll just go to the rest-" Anna didn't get a chance to continue her sentence when the bodyguard interrupted her.
"I'm sorry, Madam, but I was informed that you are not permitted to use the restroom."
Anna exclaimed incredulously, "You're not letting me urinate, a normal human function?"
"It was Mr. Silas ordered, Madam." Hearing from it, maybe her Father already knows what her method is to evade his command. As she left the penthouse, Anna rolled her eyes and walked past the bodyguard. Rolls-Royce was waiting for her as they got outside the building. Anna and the bodyguard stealthily make their from the penthouse building way to the S.S. firm. Anna is so annoyed that this man will serve as her bodyguard. With him, she doesn't feel secure at all.
Anna arrives and immediately notices the reporters waiting for her in the blazing sun. When Anna landed at the S.S. firm, Donovan immediately dialed her phone.
"The security guards are on their way, so just wait inside the car."
Anna let out a weary sigh. If only she hadn't been kidnapped, she wouldn't have to deal with this hassle. Ahh, AMA Entertainment. You tried so hard to drag me down that you want me dead. After a short while of waiting, Annalia can already make out the security officers swarming around her to avoid the media coming too close. This is her signal. The man, who had been with Anna the whole ride, jumped out of the car. He opened the door and escorted Annalia toward the entrance of the building.
"Ms. Davis, is it true you didn't file a case for those kidnappers?"
"What happened before you were kidnapped?"
"Why didn't you attend the celebration party for your movie, Ms. Davis?"
"Someone took a picture of you and Bennet Crapp. Are you finally dating him?"
The moment Annalia stepped down, the media began to badger her. Thankfully, she was well-protected by the guards. Together with the other security staff, she entered the building, and they promptly walked to the fourth floor for the meeting that had likely already begun. High-ranking workers and senior management in the organization focused their attention on Anna the moment she arrived. On the other hand, Mr. Santiago was glaring at her, and Anna could see he was upset.
Mister Santiago hailed Anna, "You're late." She did not seem to care and sat down next to Donovan. Their meeting started when Anna took the proper seat. At that meeting, everyone discussed the massive issues they would need to resolve before Anna's new project was revealed to prevent controversies. This pertains to the incident of her kidnapping, Anna's photo with Bennet Crapp, and her decision to non-filing the case against the kidnappers. The organization must devise a strategy to convey that significant choice to her. Also, Silas declares that those responsible for the kidnapping of Anna are being investigated. Even though Silas occasionally asked Anna for comment throughout the discussion, she remained silent the whole time. Annalia, Donovan, and Silas were the only ones who remained in the room when the long meeting ended.
"You seriously hired a bodyguard, even if I don't want to," Anna began in the conference room's stillness. Silas frowned, but as he understands what Anna meant, his mouth curved into a smile.
"So you met him," Silas remarked with a grin. Anna looked at him, irritated.
"Dad, I really don't need a bodyguard; besides, you won't allow it to happen to me again; even if it's just your agreement that I won't refuse the security guards, I'll approve it, but don't give me a personal one," Anna complained gravely.
"That's why I'm sending you a personal bodyguard, so nothing horrible happens to you again, and I'll make sure that guy doesn't lose to you so you can be properly watched," he explained.
"I'm not a kid."
"Your reputation and career are rising, Anna; you have a lot of rivals, and given what occurred yesterday, it appears they've already commenced," Silas commented. Annalia instantly remembered the organization that conducted the kidnapping. They definitely capitalized on her celebration. They seem to be aware of Annalia's movements based on their actions. Anna fell silent when her Father said that and suddenly remembered what she had long planned and why she entered this industry.
Delatorre has likewise long since departed the Philippines. This contributed to Anna being more prepared for her plans and herself if she faced the Delatorre family again after three years. Anna had been silent and deep in thought for a minute when the door abruptly opened. Silas cracked a broad smile as he recognized who it was.
"Your bodyguard has arrived, Anna." When Anna watched the old gentleman's excitement, she rolled her eyes.
"I've already met him," Anna hissed under her breath.
"I'm sorry, I was late." The moment Anna heard that voice, her eyes widened with familiarity from it. She remembered the voice of the man she had been with earlier not being like that. That voice...I've heard that before...three years ago. A heavy and rich baritone voice. The voice is warm and enticing. Its tones are calming yet conjure up ideas of sensuality and shivers.
No way.
"Welcome, Mr. Adam Delatorre."
Shit! How could she have forgotten that voice? The only voice she found to be oddly alluring and addictive from the moment they met. No, no. No way is this happening!
Annalia widened her eyes at Silas as though she was asking for an explanation as she couldn't believe her father had done it. She could also tell that even Donovan was baffled by what he saw. A Delatorre hired by his father will work for their company? Has he lost his mind? Even though Annalia forbids it, once Annalia and Adam become acquainted, a lot may happen to them. She had to object to this agreement because otherwise, many problems would occur."Mr. Santiago," Adam said with a tinge of respect for Silas."I wanted to introduce you to someone you will be working for. I know you met a few years back." Mr. Santiago said with a hidden meaning in his voice. "Anna-"“I need to go,” was all Anna could say as she cut his sentence."Where are you going?" Annalia heard Donovan whisper while looking at her solemnly. Anna gritted her teeth as she averted her eyes from Adam, who was now looking at her intently."I'm going home.""All right, then. Let Adam go with you. Today will be his fir
Anna got up extra early every morning so that she could get in a workout at the gym before heading off to work. After putting her AirPods in her ears, she grabbed her duffle bag and walked out of her penthouse. It was five o'clock in the morning when Anna entered the elevator. However, as she is about to enter the parking lot to fetch her car, a LaFerrari pulls up in front of Anna. Annalia let out a hiss as she came dangerously close to being hit by it."What the hell? Hey! Watch where you're going!"Annalia is greeted by the driver, who can be seen smiling proudly through the open window. Furious, Anna kicked the wheel of Adam's LaFerrari and stumped away. He was very close to hitting me!"Ms. Davis, I was ordered to fetch you for the gym!" Adam yells from his car. Annalia ignores him and continues to find her BMW. While Adam keeps pestering her, Anna is trying to find her BMW, but to her annoyance, she cannot find it inside the parking lot."Where is it?" Annalia cursed under her br
As soon as the show was over, Annalia walked straight to the VIP area to relax and cool off. She was ready for the hosts' and the audience's questions. However, when they were answered—particularly the ones that were out of the line—Annalia was forced to provide a safe response even though she was already finding it difficult to express her annoyance. "Are you hungry? I'll order food for you. You didn't eat this morning, did you?" Don enquired with concern. Donovan's offer was declined by Anna, who instead responded by saying that they should phone their father. There is still the matter of her father's plans for her to take Adam on as her personal bodyguard, which they need to discuss. "Where's Dad?" Annalia asked Don. "He should arrive any minute now." Annalia responds with a simple nod of her head before returning to nap. In the meantime, Donovan left the VIP room to get some lunch for Anna. While she was taking a moment to relax, the door abruptly opened, which caused Anna to f
Anna awoke a little later than usual with her clothes already prepared for the day. Donovan most likely instructed one of his female assistants to bring her these clothes when he realized she would be late for another appointment. Anna put on makeup and did her hair at her vanity after she finished showering. Anna only uses a quick curling iron now because there has no time. While Annalia is on the phone with Donovan, she frantically grabs her purse and the key to her car. After opening the door, Annalia was greeted by a stunningly handsome man who was dressed in black slacks, an unbuttoned suit, and a white polo shirt is worn underneath. Even though his hair is a bit messy, he still manages to look good. "What are you doing?" Annalia asks Adam. Adam responds briefly, "Fetching you." "I will drive mys-" Draw him closer to you as much as possible. "Okay," Annalia merely responded after recalling what her father had said. She turned her back on Adam and started walking ahead after
Annalia did nothing but gaze at Adam for a few moments before she realized that Antonio had noticed her preoccupation with something else and abruptly switched the focus of her attention.Anna cleared her throat and muttered "A-ahm" before pulling her hand from Antonio's palm."Well, would you like to join me?" She asks him while doing her best to ignore the icy glare that Adam is sending her."Sure," was Marcel's response. Annalia asked them to walk ahead of her before she did. She attempted to glance at Adam, but it was too late—he had already disappeared. The Delatorre were shown to their table by Donovan, standing right next to her at the time."Ann?""Yes?""What are you doing? Let's go," Don said. The only thing Annalia did was nod her head before she followed them.Fortunately, their father grabbed Marcel and Antonio for a chat, so she wouldn't have to deal with them for the time being. Annalia is tense for no apparent reason—no, she is nervous. And she doesn't know why. Anna
"Cut!" "Annalia, come here," said the director. They have just begun filming their newest movie. This is the first day of production. Annalia is, as is her usual routine, extremely busy with work. "Yes?" "This scene right here. I want you to show as much affection toward the male lead! It seems as though you're unsure whether or not to kiss him," the director scolded. Annalia heaves a sigh and bobs her head in agreement. Since the encounter with Adam, Annalia has had trouble concentrating since the beginning of filming. She used to be very professional in her job, but she feels a little hesitant being intimately close to someone of the other sex at this moment. Annalia responded with a simple "Okay, noted." "Okay! Let's get back in position. Chop-chop!" After a little break, Annalia reappeared at the scene. Her partner, Lorence, gave her a reassuring grin as if he were trying to console Anna. "Hey, it's okay. You don't need to kiss me as much as you have been. Just show some si
Because Adam is a jerk and lacks professionalism, Anna has no choice but to drive herself to the restaurant where she and Antonio will meet. She is unable to wrap her head around how audacious Adam was to behave in such a manner with her. God! After what he's done, he's definitely getting fired.When she enters, a group of bodyguards gathers in front of the restaurant's entrance. Annalia shortly jumped from her car in the parking lot. This restaurant is impressive, and the parking lot does not have to be accessed from the street, which is convenient for high-profile guests like her. As soon as the bodyguards caught sight of Annalia, they made their way toward Anna, ushering and directing her inside the restaurant. Annalia noticed that Antonio was standing there and staring at her with the tiniest smile on his face, although his rugged facial aspect was still very evident.Antonio welcomed Anna by saying, "Hello, Ms. Davis," while extending his arm and opening his palm in a way that s
When they arrived at the nearest hospital, Annalia quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared to leave the car. However, Adam unexpectedly seized her and prevented her from leaving."No. There are still quite a few people inside, and the situation is extremely precarious, given that the offender of the shooting has not been caught," Adam gasped in pain and hissed due to the wound he got."No, Adam. It's okay. We have no choice but to bring you inside so that the bullet lodged in your arm can be extracted," Anna harped on him. But Adam did nothing more than shake his head and groan at the pain in his arm."Have you given Don a call?""Yes. Don is on his way," Annalia responded with a worried tone. Adam merely nods before leaning his head back on the car seat. Because Adam's face was visibly pale, which caused him to suddenly lose consciousness, Anna rushed over to him."Hey, hey. Look at me. Adam, wake up. I need you to stay with me. I'll leave the car and help you find your way int