"A-A-Antonio," Andrea stuttered, looking like the blood had drained out of her face, as though she was seeing a ghost.The little boy stared with admiration at the man before him and shouted alarmingly, "Santa's in Town!"He wiggled his little body out of her arms and offered to carry the hats in. Antonio chuckled and insisted that he'd do that himself but placed one on the little guy's head. John thanked him and rushed back in excitedly."W-What are you doing here?""Oh where are my manners not replying to your greeting. Merry Christmas to you too Miss Santa," he said sarcastically, causing her to roll her eyes with a chuckle."Merry Christmas to you too Santa Claus. But what are you doing her?""What do you think? I came to adopt. It is an orphanage after all," he said nonchalantly."Huh?" she asked stunned."Except that I'm hearing from sources it would be easier if I had a wife. But how would I get one who would actually like orphaned kids they barely know. Most of the women I kno

The festive season was over. It was a new year and all seemed well and in its usual with Lana back in the apartment. However, torment from the just ended holidays hovered over Andrea, like a dark mist waiting to consume her. After the donation to the orphanage, that very night, Antonio mailed her the contracts which she refused saying, "I'm not about to jump into the lion's mouth."He responded, "I'm not going to persuade you anymore. Where persuasion fails, force is applied. You will work for me Andrea Cabrera. I'll see you next year."These words have been haunting Andrea ever since. 'How far is he willing to go? I can't just give in when I know he just wants to punish me. What do I do now?' she thought distressed. She didn't feel she could confine in Lana about everything because she didn't want the lecture on 'self-control' and 'avoid trouble'. Most of all, she feared her sister would get involved in order to help her out.★★★Meanwhile...Antonio's study...Antonio and Lauren whe

"Miss, you need to stop this. The..." Before Dan could complete his statement, Eric flipped the switch and Andrea dropped into the water, still bonded to the chair. At that very moment, the other door flew open, almost coming off, startling everyone in the room."Boss!"Antonio scanned the large room eagerly in search of Andrea when he suddenly spotted the cable in the water with ripples forming at the surface. A second's glare should have been good enough to tell Eric, 'If you truly intend to continue living, you had better lift the lever.' Unfortunately, the terrified man, paralyzed with fear, stood mouth and eyes wide open, as he watched Antonio approaching him with quite some speed for a walk. Finally realizing his certain predicament, Eric immediately lifted the lever to pull her out. Unfortunately, it only managed to bring out her head before the cable snapped sending her back in. Antonio, in the twinkle of an eye, dived in to pull her out. He tried to get her out of the seat but

Andrea saw so much worry in Wanda's eyes. Suddenly she murmured to Andrea, "Don't dare him. He'll do it!"Once they stepped out, Antonio locked the door manually. Each click of the locking door made Andrea feel regretful."Now that it's just the two of us," Antonio said deviously, "...how shall we deal with a naughty girl."Andrea's heart started to race intensely, seeing Antonio unbuttoning his shirt. "W-W-What are you doing?" She panicked sitting up in bed. He merely looked at her with a horrifying grin."There are so many ways I can get you to eat," he said putting his hands into his pocket after unbuttoning halfway. Andrea couldn't help but take a peek at his gorgeous chest. His firm tanned broad chest and a little if his abs."You wanna see it better?" He teased with a cheeky smirk. Andrea's face turned red. She lay back down and shut her eyes hard."Listen Liliana...""Andrea," she interrupted sharply."I don't care. Your name is your name. If you hate it so much, take it out al

Robles Construction Company...'Today is the meeting with the partners. Antonio should be here soon. I haven't heard from him since. I bet he's still upset,' Lauren thought, fidgeting with her fingers nervously. She looked to the package on her desk. It was a box of cookies. 'Gifting him this as an apology seemed like a good idea when I was making them. He'll definitely see me as pathetic for that. Even the fifty thousand dollar watch I had saved for his birthday would be even worse. What do I do? Just apologize?' she thought and began sulking. She was still baffled by his reaction. 'Who on Earth is Andrea' was the question eating her up.Snapping Lauren from her thoughts was a call from Wanda. "What the heck do you mean by he's not coming today? There's a board meeting in a few hours. Is he unwell? I bet that filthy woman in his house must have infected him with something," Lauren spat out."Quite the contrary. He's fine health wise but he's staying to take care of the Miss," Wanda s