“HERE IT IS.” Adrian placed the attaché case on the coffee table and opened it. “Nandito na ang lahat ng kailangan niyo para bukas.” “How many did you acquire?” Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ni Adrian. “Twenty-five.” Tumango si Lucien. He glanced at Neriah. “Plus, the fifty, percent from my mother’s shares. That’s seventy-five percent.” Ngumiti si Neriah at ibinigay ang isang folder kay Lucien. “A gift.” Nagtatakang kinuha ni Lucien ang folder. “What is this?” “See it yourself.” Tumabi naman si Adrian kay Lucien. Lucien opened the folder and was stunned to see the contents. “Neriah, this is…” Neriah smiled. “My parents’ gift.” Mas lalo pang nagulat si Lucien. “Your parents?” Hindi makapaniwalang gagad niya. Neriah nodded. “Yeah,” she replied casually as if giving Lucien a five perc

