ISABELLA —I took a deep breath, my mind racing with conflicting emotions. But when I looked into Enzo's eyes, I saw the unwavering love and support that he had always shown me. It gave me the strength I needed to face the challenges ahead."I'm ready, Enzo," I said, my voice steady despite the fear bubbling within me. "I'm ready to confront Aurora and my father, to stand up for our love. Let's do this together."Enzo smiled, relief washing over his face. He pulled me into a tight embrace, his arms wrapping around me protectively. In that moment, I felt safe and secure, knowing that no matter what happened, we would face it together.We spent the next few days preparing for the conference meeting. Enzo made phone calls, setting up a time and place for everyone to gather. He reached out to his friends, explaining the situation and his intentions. It wasn't an easy conversation, but Enzo was determined to make his voice heard.As the day of the conference meeting approached, the tension

Irene —"What!!!!?!!" I yelled unexpectedly." What? You scared me." Benjamin said, acting like he was frightened."You can't do that." I said to Benjamin but he chuckled, signaling everyone to leave the office. After they all excused themselves, Benjamin pulled me up and hugged me before planting a quick kiss on my lips.."I know you would refuse, that's why I made it more like a surprise."I stared at Benjamin, my mind reeling from his announcement. Becoming the CEO of Galiano Corporation was not something I had ever expected or even considering, and the thought of taking on such a big responsibility was overwhelming."Benjamin, I can't..." I began, my voice filled with uncertainty.He held my hands firmly, his eyes pleading with mine. "Irene, please. I know it's a lot to ask, but I trust you more than anyone else to take care of this company. Miguel will be there to support you, and I believe in your abilities."Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at Benjamin, realizing how much

Irene —-"Aurora was here?" I asked my secretary who nodded positively, before handing me a file." We also have someone who submitted his application. He said he is really in need of your aid and would be happy if you could employ him here." She added while I went through the file slowly." Hugh Culkin." I whispered to myself as I read through his file, he looked really poor. I don't really have a choice but to help him."Schedule a time with him from tomorrow."I requested before walking into my office.After reviewing Hugh Culkin's file, I couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy for him. He seemed to be in desperate need of a job, and despite my reservations about his connection to Aurora, I decided to give him a chance. I asked my secretary to schedule an interview with him for the following day, along with the other applicants.Once the interview schedule was set, I called my secretary into my office. "Could you please ask Aurora to come see me?" I requested, hoping to have a con

AURORA —-As I walked away from Irene, my frustration grew. How could she accuse me of being flirtatious with Miguel? It was just a friendly conversation, nothing more. I know that Irene is always looking out for professionalism in the workplace, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of injustice.Angry tears filled my eyes as I stormed towards the restroom. I needed a moment alone to collect my thoughts and let out my frustration. Once inside, I slammed the door shut and turned on the faucet, trying to drown out the overwhelming emotions that were threatening to consume me.I looked at my reflection in the mirror, my face red with anger and hurt. As the water ran, I grabbed the nearest object, a small hand mirror, and threw it against the wall. It shattered into pieces, mirroring my own broken emotions. I released a scream of frustration, feeling the weight of everything crashing down on me.Suddenly, my phone buzzed, interrupting my angry tirade. I quickly wiped my tears and looked

Irene —-"Why are you suddenly here, I wasn't expecting you?" " Can't I come here?" I asked Aurora who just chuckled.As I addressed Aurora, I could sense her insecurities and apprehensions. It was clear that she was still unsure of her place in our family, and her guard was up. I didn't want to make her feel more uncomfortable, so I decided to keep my reason for coming to the house a simple one."I came to visit our father," I said, choosing my words carefully. "It has been a while since I last saw him, and I wanted to spend some quality time with him."Aurora's expression softened slightly, and she nodded. "I understand," she replied, her voice laced with a hint of relief. "I'm sure he'll be happy to see you. And Sofia, of course."I smiled at her, grateful for her understanding. "Thank you, Aurora," I said sincerely. "I appreciate your support in this. I want us to be able to have a peaceful coexistence for Sofia's sake."Aurora's eyes met mine, and I could see the genuine desire