LOGINChapter 95The small, soft lips of the child against his arm felt like a branding iron piercing through Hudson’s skin. Habang nakatingala ang apat na taong gulang na batang si Dwayne sa kanya gamit ang mga matang nasisiyahan na makita siya. Ang matatag na pagkatao, kapangyarihan at kontrol na maingat na itinayo ni Hudson sa loob ng maraming taon ay tuluyang gumuho. His entire system wasn’t able to think clearly. For a man who ruled a nation with an iron fist and logical precision, this was a variable he never anticipated."What is the meaning of this, Victoria?" Hudson demanded, his voice so low and mad. He looked up from the boy, his gaze locking onto the woman with absolute hostility, "Is this some kind of sick, desperate political theater organized by my family and General Juancho?"Victoria merely laughed, a light, melodic sound that carried the unbothered arrogance of aristocracy. She gracefully stepped closer, fixing her elegant dress."Do I look like an actress to you, Hudson?
Chapter 94 The fragile peace inside the presidential residence shattered into a million sharp pieces the very next morning. Hudson was standing by the tall glass window of his private study, a cup of black coffee cooling in his hand as he reviewed the initial, sketchy background files on Victoria Montero-Vargas. Binalot siya ng matinding pag-iisip habang pinagmamasdan ang bawat pahina ng hawak niyang folder na naglalaman ng profile ng babae. There were still too many missing pieces in the puzzle, and his gut instinct was screaming that something deeply personal was about to unfurl. Wala siyang makita na bakas ng pinagmulan ng babae na ito. Hindi niya alam kung sino ito sa buhay ni Juancho, at wala siyang balak na magtanong kung kilala ba ito ng kanyang ama. Ang file na hawak niya ay confidential lang sa kanya, siya lang ang nakakaalam. Biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto nang walang pasabi, na gumawa ng isang malakas na tunog na bumasag sa ka
Chapter 93Mabagal na bumagsak ang sikat ng araw sa marangyang balkonahe ng palasyo kung saan nakatayo si Selene. The warm morning breeze swept through her hair as she quietly stared at the garden. Abala ang kanyan isipan sa paparating na special exam sa university ngayon. Sana naman ay maalala niya ang lahat ng ni-review niya. Paano, inuna pa niya ang maghubad kagabi. Naiinis na napakamot si Selene sa ulo niya. However, her deep train of thought was suddenly interrupted by the sound of laughter echoing down the hallway.Lumingon si Selene at napuno ng ngiti ang mukha niya nang makita ang kambal na sina Elara at Dwight. The two young children were sprinting happily toward her with pure excitement. Kasunod ng dalawa ang tiyo niya, na may bitbit na ilang mga pamunas sa kambal. Nagtataka si Selene kung bakit napakaaga ng mga anak niya at tila excited na sobra ang mga ito sa ganitong oras ng umaga."Mama! Mama!" sabay na sigaw ng kambal habang sabik na humihila sa laylayan ng damit niya.
Chapter 92 Ang loob ng presidential limousine ay binalot ng biglaang katahimikan na kayang pumutol ng kahit anong bakal. Agad na nagkaguhit ang mga noo ni Hudson dahil sa nakikitang nakaflash na pangalan sa screen. It was a secure line from his private intelligence chief. Bago pa man niya sagutin ang tawag, huminga na muna siya nang malalim, umaasa na makakakuha na siya ng isang malinaw na ebidensya tungkol sa tao na sinadya na kunin ang mga litrato ni Selene at Cody. These people do not know how a certain Hudson del Fierro work behind a respectable suit. Baka nakakalimot ang mga kalaban na siya ay maraming maruming sikreto na pinagtakpan na mabuti ng kanyang ama para lang maging mabango siya at kahanga-hanga, pero kung kailangan, palalabasin niya ang dating siya para maprotektahan ang taong mahal niya, handa siya. "Speak," Hudson commanded in a low, dangerous undertone, his jaw tightening. "Sir, we have cross-referenced the server logs and the offshore accounts responsible for fun
Chapter 91 Pakiramdam ni Hudson ay ang kapal ng ulo niya dahil sa inip na nararamdaman. He sat at the head of the massive mahogany conference table, his sharp eyes focused on a set of state security reports. Sa kabilang dulo naman ay tahimik na nakaupo si Valerio habang tinitingnan ang mga binagong dokumento para sa budget ng bansa. Since their brutal confrontation the previous afternoon, the father and son had maintained a strictly professional, freezing distance. Nagsasalita lamang sila kapag ang mga opisyal na gawain ng pamahalaan ay nangangailangan ng kanilang atensyon. Suddenly, the doors of the briefing room were thrown open without a single knock. Mabilis na pumasok si Leticia sa loob, hingal na hingal at bakas sa mukha ang matinding gulat at pagkamangha. She didn't even apologize for breaking the strict executive protocol due to the urgency of the situation. "Mr. President... you need to see the live broadcast right now," Leticia gasped, her voice trembling, habang mabilis n
Chapter 90 The heavy morning traffic along the South Luzon Expressway was completely paralyzed. Kasabay ng pag-alis ng convoy ni Selene mula sa palasyo, isang matinding buhos ng ulan ang naging dahilan para maging mabagal ang takbo ng mga sasakyan papunta sa Enderun Colleges. Inside the luxury executive limousine, Selene was staring intensely at her review notes. Her heart was racing with anxiety; today was her final advanced economics examination under Professor Cody, and the university administration had strictly stated that latecomers would automatically receive a failing grade. After surviving the malicious cheating scandal, she couldn't afford another academic disaster. Two Presidential Security Group escort vehicles led the way, their sirens subtly blaring to clear a path through the gridlock. Everything was moving according to schedule until they reached a busy intersection just a few blocks away from the McKinley Hill campus. Suddenly, a loud, screeching sound of metal and
Chapter 30 Ang sumunod na mga araw matapos ang gabing iyon ay bumalik si Hudson sa kanyang normal, mapaglaro, at seryosong pagkatao. The heavy aura that usually surrounded him due to state affairs completely vanished, replaced by his usual charming and confident demeanor. Si Selene naman ay nagpatu
Chapter 28 Nakatayo si Hudson sa may pinto ng kwarto ni Selene at nakasilip, habang nakangiti. Nakadapa ito sa kama at ka-video call sina Elara at Dwight. Her knees were bent, swinging her feet in the air. "Mama, tingin mo si Dwight, ayaw akong pasilip sa camera!" sumbong ni Elara sa screen, haba
Chapter 20 Selene could not help but run straight to her room, her breathing was uneven, her chest rising and falling as if she had just escaped something dangerous. Hindi niya alam kung matatawa siya o maiinis sa sarili. She slammed the door softly behind her, pressing her back against it as thou
Chapter 19 Alas singko pa lang ng umaga ay kumakatok na si Selene sa gate ng palasyo tulad ng kanyang sinabi na maaga siya. Kahit tulog pa ang mga bata ay iniwan na niya dahil nagpaalam na siya roon kagabi. Tuwang-tuwa ang mga iyon sa dala niyang pagkain kahit na nakutya siya sa labas habang nagl







