Chapter 64

"Seven years swiftly passed. Ericka sat in a chair facing the ocean. The resort she bought has made significant progress, largely due to her savings. She managed to grow the business she inherited, now overseeing a restaurant.

She hired staff from the cooperative she established for the locals. Only the manager, supervisor, and HR knew her as the owner; others believed she was a financial advisor and cooking trainer.

Her business thrived for three years, having been sold at a low price by the previous owner who couldn't make it profitable. In her business experience, she found that success comes with dedicating time.

When she planned to work abroad and left Manila, her plans changed upon discovering relatives in the Bicol region. Witnessing the hardships, she suggested establishing a cooperative. Her funds became the foundation, earning trust from many.

Lost in thought, children approached her—a girl and two boys, around six years old.

"You're playing in the water again," she greeted