Everything passed like a blur. We were able to pin down the man who happened to be one of our employees, all thanks to Tristan.
But, just like my usual self, I decided to let him go.

Naiintindihan ko siya. May mga anak at asawa siyang sinusuportahan. Nagipit siya at kumapit sa patalim.

Pero hindi nangangahulugang pinapatawad ko siya. Imbes na ipakulong at sisentahin, sinuspinde ko siya ng dalawang buwan. Andoon ang hindi pagsang-ayon ng ilang mga miyembro ng Board of Trustees sa desisyon kong iyon. But, I held my ground.

Hindi makabubuti na tuluyang bitawan ang mga empleyadong higit na nangangailangan. Mas mabuting mabuti ang igawad ko sa kanila and be a bigger person.

I don't want to fill my heart with so much hatred. Life is too short to be furious all the time.

Now, what's keeping us busy is our aim to know who was behind the crime. Someone who would make so much effort in destroying our reputation. Someone who is too insecure of their capabilities.

"Normal sa business ang magkaroon ng mga kaaway. Pero ang umabot sa punto na siraan ka? I think there's more to it." Tito Stuart commented.

I was having a consultation meeting with Dad's friends as we thought of possible enemies in the field.

Masyado ng masakit ang ulo ko para resolbahin ito mag-isa. Kahit pa sabihin nilang, matagal na akong nagtetake over sa kumpanyang ito, bago pa rin sa akin ang mga bagay na ito.

"That person might be holding grudges against you or your father. Maybe, sa kuya mo rin. And they probably think that this company will be your biggest downfall." Tito Henry added. He turned to face me which made me think who that person might be, "do you have any friends in the past who might be envious of you? It's possible that they are also behind this thing."

"That's impossible! Our Brittany is too kind to be involved in such things!" Tito Stuart exclaimed in disbelief.

Then, I thought of her...

If she can do things like betraying me even when we were friends, how much more when we are not?

"Actually, I think, there might be someone..." I said slowly and I raised my eyes to meet them.

3rd Person's POV

Life doesn't get this exciting as she watched the news unfold in front of her eyes.

Clearly, that woman is about to meet her downfall.

She's too proud for her own good.

Masyado niya ng sinasalo ang lahat.

She's too kind and it pisses her off how the girl calmly faces the shower of troubles the world aims at her.

It frustrates the hell out of her.

She couldn't stand seeing how someone like her still has the same circle of friends over the years and mukhang nadadagdagan pa habang tumatagal. Even their investors and suppliers are slowly not renewing their contracts with them. Malalaman niya na lang na they have signed contracts with her company.

It's making her both disappointed and mad at herself.

She knows she was just being pathetic with what she feels but it's hurting her ego.

What do these investors and suppliers see in her which she doesn't have?

What does she have to do to win and gain back their trust and loyalty?

Has she done anything wrong for their trust to waver and transfer to another home?

Ano pa ba ang kulang?

And then, came her overly overbearing parents.

They already rule the aviation industry in the country but they still want more.

She is already busy managing the Echavez Hotels yet, they want her to takeover the Globetrotters Airline.
It was her dad's idea and her mother seconded it.

She never approved of dinners at home. It made her feel so helpless as they always dictate what moves to make every now and then. Kulang na lang, pati paghinga niya, diktahan nila.

That's why, when she graduated from college, she had her own penthouse to her advantage. It is at the main branch of Echavez Hotels and her parents are too busy with their world domination to even ask how her day went.

Yes, they are that ambitious. They are that greedy for power.

Somehow, she sees it as an advantage. But, at some point, it was too much to deal with.

She are expected to be on her best foot forward as paparazzis and media people are watching her every move. One wrong step and the scrutinizing eyes of her parents await her.

Good thing, she has her fiancee.

Damon Hilbert.

The heir of Hilbert Hotels.

She smiled dreamily as she thought of him.

Who would have thought that they are madly in love with each other?

Who would have thought that he does love her dearly?

That he would betray her just to be with her?

She is indeed lucky to have him wrapped on her fingertips.

She must be so beautiful that a woman like her is loved by a guy like him.

Nothing and no one can ever ruin their relationship.

She would make sure of that.

She even placed a tracker on his cellphone to know his whereabouts without his knowledge.

Yes. She is that smart.

Damon is hers and hers alone.

Not even her can ruin their relationship.

He would be her groom in six months time.

Their marriage will be the talk of the town.

She will have her wedding gown designed by the best coutier and it will be a destination wedding at her favorite place in the world.

Their prenuptial photoshoot is set within two months and she has the best designers for their shoot.

She will be the most beautiful bride the world has even seen.

They will be the most powerful couple as their hotels will be merging on the day of their wedding.

There will be no Echavez and Hilberts in the future.

Only Hilbertson Hotels.

As she is already pregnant with their firstborne son.

By that time they will be married, she may be at her eight months but she has her ways to make it the most talked about wedding ever.

Yes.

She is already three months pregnant and she can't wait to see her little one soon.

Damon will be surprised.

That, she couldn't wait.