THOUGH LUCIEN had heard a lot about the Rios Family, he had no connection to them. All he heard was that the Rios Family is one of the powerful and influential families in Asia. But he really never knew anything about them. “Nandito na tayo.” Wika ni Neriah nang pumasok ang sasakyan nila sa malaking gate. Unang kita pa lang ni Lucien sa mansiyon na hindi kalayuan, nakita na niya agad ang pagkakaiba nito sa Verdan Manor. Habang papalapit ang sasakyan sa mansiyon, nadaanan nila ang fountain sa gitna. The gardens were meticulously maintained, blooming with colorful flowers instead of perfectly symmetrical hedges. Lucien looked at Neriah. Ngumiti si Neriah. “This is my home.” The SUV stopped in front of the main house. Bago pa man sila makababa sa sasakyan, bumukas na ang pintuan

