Meanwhile, Candy had her eyes wide open as she watched the movie before her. It was a romantic movie that Diego had randomly chosen. He actually thought it was a dark romance with blood all over, but it turned out to be just romantic.And this little woman beside him was enjoying it."Aww," Candy smiled when the man saved the girl from falling in the rain, the water wetting both of them."What the hell?" Diego muttered, wishing the movie would just end. It had been two whole hours and it was still going on.The man in the movie stared at woman deeply, moving his face close and kissed her.Candy palmed both hands on her cheeks, her face brightening up."He kissed her!" she squealed. Diego scoffed, remembering her words."Kiss in the rain.""How the hell are you enjoying this?" he asked her, but the lady kept her eyes on the television."Just keep watching. I don't want to miss this. Kissing in the rain is my favorite scene..." She couldn't finish her words when the man held her chin to
"Why does she want me dead?" Candy asked after a long while of silence, as Diego drove them back home. The bloody scene kept replaying in her head, and she couldn't shake it off."Because you are in her way," Diego replied."But I never did anything wrong, and she badly wants to end me. How am I even standing in her way?""I was supposed to get married to Vanessa so she could easily have her way to me, but her plan was ruined because of you," Diego replied, and Candy's lips fell apart. This was just like her mother, forcing her into a dangerous marriage just to secure control.Diego noticed her discomfort, so he added, "She won't come after you for a while, but she'll find another way.""If I hadn't come to the altar, would you have married Vanessa?" she asked, looking up at him."Maybe," he replied. His gaze was cold enough to make anyone cringe."What? Even after knowing how your stepmother is?""Can we stop talking about this?" he asked coldly, then stopped the car. Candy glanced o
Meanwhile, at Gonzales Corporation, the news of Alexa being imprisoned spread all over."I heard she knowingly pushed Candy into the pool at the party...""Is it out of jealousy?...""I wonder what's going on, but I'm glad she is in prison..."Yazmine sighed for the umpteenth time as she reached for her phone again. The anonymous guy hardly responded, and she felt a bit down about it. She was already getting used to his company."I wonder what's wrong with him. Could he be in trouble? Should I find him?" she mumbled to herself.With trembling hands, Jameson reached for the drugs in his pocket. He took out two doses from the small container and threw them in his mouth."Urgh," he exhaled deeply, his chest heaving.The door of his office opened without a knock, or maybe he didn't hear it."Hey James, I..." Yazmine stopped talking when she saw his face."Oh my God, are you okay?" she asked, walking closer."I'm fine," Jameson breathed out, trying to compose himself."You don't look fine.
"What are you doing here?" Yazmine and Aiden asked in unison. They both stared at each other afterward with different thoughts running through their heads."I'm here to see someone," she spoke first, breaking the long silence between them. "What about you? Do you live around here?" she asked."I... yeah, I live around here," he replied. Could she be looking for him?"I should leave now," she said, walking past him."I'll walk with you," he suggested."Oh, I'm fine. You shouldn't.""This street is pretty dangerous at night," he said, but she turned away."You don't need to worry," she said stubbornly, walking down the street. Just then, a strange man lurking around the corner suddenly snatched her purse. Yazmine wasn't fast enough to react.The man ran but had no idea of the figure standing before him. A unch flew to his face, sending him down to the floor, a loud groan escaping his lips.Aiden stepped on the hand holding Yazmine's purse, putting enough pressure to make the man groan a
Diego slowly turned his head towards Jameson, who gave him a grin in return. If looks could kill, Jameson would be unconscious.Before he could fire at him, his eyes spotted Candy approaching them. She was so beautiful, he almost didn't recognize her for a moment. Her red short gown clung to her curvy body, alluring enough to make any man drool. Her makeup was light, and her curly black hair fell on both shoulders."Happy birthday," she greeted with a warm smile. Judging from her expression, she must have prepared this."What's this?" he asked in a not-so-cold voice."My present. Days like this should be warm and filled with happiness. Please let us make you feel that way, even if it's just once." Her words were supposed to surge anger, but they didn't. Though he hated this, part of him wanted to sit among these people."It's just a short dinner. Please," her eyes desperately wanting him to stay."C'mon Diego, I'm hungry!" Einstein exclaimed from around the corner. Jameson gave him a
As the sun peeked through the slightly parted curtain, its warm hues illuminated the luxurious room that exuded elegance and comfort.With a frown, Diego stirred from his sleep. He opened his eyes slowly; he had never slept peacefully for a long time. His frown deepened as he tried to recall what had happened last night. As he made to leave, a fragile hand around him gave him pause.His sight caught Candy's head gently placed on his chest as she slept. What the hell?! What was she doing in his room? She was naked, and half of her body was covered with the quilt.Last night's memories flooded in..."Hey Candy, can I?" His words rang in his head. He also recalled how he had asked her to stay and how gentle he was last night. That was crazy of him!"Fuck," he cursed, slowly removing her hand from himself. Swinging his feet to the ground, a hangover hit him hard, and he groaned."Happy birthday, Mr. President!" He recalled how his employees had chorused those words. The anger that was sup
"Yeah, she's my little sister. She came to check up on me," Aiden replied behind her. Yazmine immediately felt crazy about her action, but she surprisingly felt relieved by his statement."Anyway, did something happen? Who could have ruined your mood this morning?" Aiden asked curiously."Nothing, just get to work," she said, walking away immediately."I should go now. I'll see you soon, brother," the girl said and left."Okay, bye, Andrea."Aiden's gaze went to Yazmine's retreating back. His lips slowly curved up into a knowing smile.__Around a corner, Jameson faced Candy."What do you want to talk about?" Candy asked."What happened to you?" Jameson inquired, and she blinked, wondering what he meant."Nothing, I was just tired...""Don't lie to me, Candy. I know you more than you imagine. Was it Diego?" His serious expression confused Candy a little."It's nothing, James," she whispered."Nothing? Your eyes are a bit red; you must have cried, and you said it's nothing? What did he
Squeezing the cup hard, some of the hot liquid spilled on Jackie's hand, snapping her back to reality. Instinctively, she dropped the cup to the floor and winced at the sting.Yazmine averted her gaze from the two figures to Jackie, a worried look on her face."Are you okay?" Yazmine asked."Uh... uhm... I...""Jackie?!" Candy's familiar voice sounded from a distance. Her face brightened as she ran to give her a hug. "It's so nice to see you. Gosh, I've missed your adorable face!"Jackie's smile returned. "I'm glad to see you too, sis." Her gaze went to the man behind Candy."Hey, troublemaker," Jameson greeted, and got a glare in return."By the way, what happened to you? You looked disturbed a while ago," Jackie said."It's nothing. Since you're here, let's have lunch together," Candy suggested, and Jackie nodded. As they left, Yazmine turned her gaze to her little brother."What was that?" she inquired."What?""You know what I'm talking about, James.""I was just consoling her, no