LOGINChapter 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 89The next morning brought a blinding, harsh sunlight that cut through the sheer curtains of the massive presidential bedroom. Dahan-dahan na binuksan ni Hudson ang mga mata. His body aching from weeks of unaddressed physical and emotional fatigue. Sa mga nakalipas na taon, ang paggising sa loob ng Malacañang Palace ay palaging may kasamang isang magandang routine. Ang bango ng bagong timplang kape, ang malambing na pagbati sa kanya ni Selene, at ang matamis na ngiti nito ang sumasalubong sa kanya araw-araw.But this morning, the vast room was completely frozen in a suffocating, dead silence. Walang mainit na tasa na naghihintay sa kanya, at wala rin ang malambot na kamay na humahaplos sa kanyang noo. There was no Selene to comfort his weary soul.Hudson sat up against the heavy headboard, staring blankly at the empty space beside him. Isang matinding pangungulila at lungkot ang biglang bumalot sa kanyang dibdib sa mga sandaling iyon. He realized with a brutal, piercing clari
Chapter 88The heavy bag on her shoulders felt like it vanished into thin air the very second her eyes locked onto his exhausted figure. Sa haba ng hallway ng Enderun Colleges, walang ibang nakikita si Selene kundi ang lalaking halos hindi na makatayo sa matinding puyat pero nanatiling nakatitig sa kanya nang may buong pagmamahal. The pain of the false tabloid headlines, the terrifying disciplinary hearing, and the brutal accusations of former President Valerio seemed to melt away under his bloodshot, desperate gaze.Without thinking about the students watching them, or the security guards stationed at the corner, Selene broke into a sudden run. She ran toward him as fast as her legs could carry her, her tears freshly spilling over her flushed cheeks.Hudson immediately detached himself from the wall, his long strides meeting her halfway. Before she could even say a word, he opened his arms and pulled her tightly against his chest, burying his face into the soft curve of her neck as i
Chapter 87 The sleek, modern interior of the presidential holding room in Sydney, Australia, suddenly felt like a high-tech cage. Hudson sat on a leather sofa, his eyes fixed on the illuminated screen of his smartphone. On the glass surface, a viral local tabloid headline stared back at him with mocking boldness, "The Future First Lady's Secret Affair? Selene Caught Cheating Under the Sun with a Young Professor While the President is in Australia!" Below the text were the low-angle photographs of Selene and Professor Cody standing beneath the campus tree. Cody’s hand was raised, holding a thick folder over her head in a gesture that the media had successfully twisted into an intimate, hidden tryst. "Damn it!" Hudson muttered under his breath, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the device. Hindi niya alam kung anong mararamdaman niya. His initial instinct, the dark, unpredictable possessiveness that ran deep within the del Fierro bloodline was a sudden spike of raw jealousy.
Chapter 33The sleek black BMW convertible rolled slowly through the narrow alley. Siniguro ni Hudson na nakasara na ang bubong ng sasakyan matapos nilang makapasok sa loob ng lugar ni Selene. Heads turned instantly in their direction. Humahaba ang leeg ng mga tao sa paligid na parang nakakakita ng
Chapter 32"Fine," Hudson growled, standing up from the bed, "Give me the rags."Selene smiled gently. "Huwag mo namang tawaging basahan ito," aniya sa binata, "Malinis ito at bagong labas, saka dala ito ni Ma'am Let baka raw magkasya damit niya noong medyo bata bata pa siya." She handed him the cl
Chapter 31Selene smiled as she looked at Adela, ensuring the older woman felt at ease while she was explaining everything to her. Pangalawang araw na ng matanda ngayon at maayos itong kausap.Naaawa siya rito na husto dahil nakiusap ito na uuwi ng gabi at babalik ng madaling araw. Sa bagay na iyon
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







