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Chapter 3 03. Marriage Was Out of the Picture

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ired precision, accountability, and a solid foundation to play t

f his generation. A media mogul whose name graced charity events, luxury hotels, and high-stakes investment portfolios. He moved in elite circles

for authorities to pin anything on him. His hands, which were always impeccably clean in the eyes of the law, were stained with the blood of those who had dared to cross him. His r

s would crumble. Don Felix Alcaraz had solidified their family as one of the toughest Mafia clans in the Philippines. Under Rios's leadership, there was no way he would le

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ite blazer draped over her shoulders. The sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows glowed on her sharp features. The European genes they both inher

had always been one of his best advisors and most trusted family members as their bond was built on childhood trauma, practicality, and

intimidating presence, hadn't cowered and backed down when they had a little confrontation at the restaurant last week. She had no idea who he was,

her ground, even when she shouldn't have. That kind of boldness... it

nd that amused th

someone who isn't

rmrest. "Besides, you have to admit, she's interesting

ng a page in the file. "And look, she's a regular of Mr. Xi Lee. Wasn't h

ould've believed she wasn't acting at all. She's got potential; hence, I won't have to waste time training her." He tapped a finger against the mah

s young an

ound her beauty... mesmerizing. No wonder

ven more useful. He owned one of the largest media networks in the country,

She clearly needs the money. I do

andoval would be a perfect match for you," she said casually. "Why not just give her and her family another chance? You wouldn't have to make a poor girl like So

ned as his jaw tensed. "I told you, cousin. I don't want

now,

set up a meeting with that

bed her phone. "Fine. I'll make the appointment now. But Rios," she said,

l take full accounta

eyes before exiti

all they wanted, but he wouldn't let them force him into tying himself to Beatrice Sandoval-not now, not ever again. If

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Contents

Chapter 1 01. He Was Trouble Chapter 2 02. An Envelope, A Dingy Apartment, and An Email Chapter 3 03. Marriage Was Out of the Picture Chapter 4 04. A Restaurant, a Maserati, But No Sofia Chapter 5 05. A Stranger, A Perv, and A Knight at the Bottom of the Stairs Chapter 6 06. Blood and Bargains
Chapter 7 07. Off To A Hotel
Chapter 8 08. Bruised and Bound
Chapter 9 09. A Breakfast, A Bath, and Another Problem
Chapter 10 10. An Heiress's Obsession
Chapter 11 11. Initial Proposition
Chapter 12 12. A Contract and A Condition
Chapter 13 13. Negotiations
Chapter 14 14. His Future Wife
Chapter 15 15. In For A Bitchy War
Chapter 16 16. Hot and Heavy
Chapter 17 17. Madam Carrie
Chapter 18 18. Packing Up
Chapter 19 19. Underground Dealings
Chapter 20 20. The Orphanage
Chapter 21 21. What Happened to the Children
Chapter 22 22. A New House
Chapter 23 23. A Marriage Agreement and A Child
Chapter 24 24. The Old Man of the Alcaraz Family
Chapter 25 25. A Night of Flamboyance
Chapter 26 26. Heated Moment
Chapter 27 27. Trapped Souls
Chapter 28 28. Signed and Sealed
Chapter 29 29. Last Day As A Waitress
Chapter 30 30. Valeria, the New Body Guard
Chapter 31 31. A Twisted Tournament
Chapter 32 32. Meeting the Acting Coach
Chapter 33 33. A Fight and a Wedding Schedule
Chapter 34 34. Wedding Gowns and A Call
Chapter 35 35. A Shotgun Wedding
Chapter 36 36. A Trip After Being Wed
Chapter 37 37. Sasha Alcaraz
Chapter 38 38. A Promise For Later
Chapter 39 39. Drunken Frenzy
Chapter 40 40. A Busy Market and A Wounded Arm
Chapter 41 41. Losing Sofia
Chapter 42 42. Deep Conversations
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