THE HEAVY oak door of Kate's luxury suite at the Aman Tokyo flew open. Clarence stood in the doorway, his chest heaving, his eyes wide with a mix of betrayal and heartbreak.
"Clarence? What the hell are you doing here?" Kate gasped, quickly tying her silk robe. "Sinundan mo ba ako?!"
Clarence slammed the door shut, stepping into the room. "Mabuti na lang sinundan kita. Sino ang matandang kinakausap mo sa lobby bar, Kate? Don't lie to me. I heard the concierge call him Mr. Velasco."
Kate's eyes narrowed for a fraction of a second before she sighed, crossing her arms. "So? What if it's Arthuro Velasco?"
"He's Derek's father! And a billionaire!" Clarence's voice cracked, the heavy weight of insecurity crushing him. He ran a hand through his hair, looking at her with absolute desperation.
