The next morning, as the sun rose and cast its golden glow upon the world, Liliana woke up filled with anticipation for the life she would now share with Emanuel. Gazing out of her window, she took in the beauty of the new day. However, her tranquility was interrupted when she noticed Vance standing outside, looking weary and distraught. Concerned, Liliana quickly got dressed and approached him.
Vance appeared as though he hadn't slept in days, his eyes red from tears. His voice trembled as he spoke, "You're engaged to Emanuel," he said, his voice filled with a mix of sorrow and longing.
Liliana nodded, her heart aching for Vance. "Yes, Vance, I am. You have to move on," she gently urged him, hoping to bring him some peace.
In a moment of vulnerability, Vance let out a cry, confessing, "I just wanted you, Liliana. But Ana, she blinded me. I'm sorry."
Liliana, not wanting to delve into the details of Vance's past with Ana, forgave him and tried to make it clear that her heart now belonged to Emanuel. But Vance's response caught her off guard. His face twisted with anguish, he uttered words that sent shivers down Liliana's spine, "Forget about you? Liliana, you have power over me. When I look at you, all I can see is you in my arms, bare naked."
Feeling a mix of fear and sadness, Liliana insisted that Vance leave. But he refused to let go, his desperation growing. In a state of distress, Vance took Liliana's face in his hands and whispered, "The urge I have to rip your clothes off right now and make love to you here..."
Before the situation could escalate any further, Emanuel arrived, sensing the tension in the air. He commanded Vance to stay away from Liliana, his protective instincts kicking in. Vance, fueled by anger, accused Emanuel of stealing Liliana from him and vowed revenge. With a final glance at Liliana, Vance climbed into his car and drove away, leaving behind a cloud of uncertainty.
Emanuel, trying to calm the storm within Liliana's heart, gently took her by the waist and assured her that everything would be alright. He whispered that he had a surprise for her, a way to lift her spirits. Liliana, teasingly, responded, "You always do, baby" as she gave him a passion kiss.
Emanuel's words filled the room with anticipation as he revealed, "My men spoke to your mother, Liliana, and she agreed to meet you at her house for dinner tonight." Liliana was taken aback by the news and felt a surge of eagerness to finally meet the woman who had given birth to her. Excitedly, she picked up her phone and called her best friend from back home, Maria.
As Maria answered the phone, her voice filled with a mix of concern and reproach, "Hello? Why haven't you contacted me? Why haven't you answered any of my messages?" Liliana explained that she had gotten a new phone number and apologized for the lack of communication. She couldn't contain her excitement as she began to share everything that had happened in her life recently, leaving Maria speechless. When Liliana revealed that she was engaged, Maria's joy erupted into screams of delight. She expressed her desire to visit, but soon confessed that work had been tough, making it difficult for her to take time off.
Liliana couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, reminiscing about their shared life back home as fashion stylists. Nevertheless, she assured Maria that she would tell her all about it when she returned. After exchanging expressions of love, Liliana hung up and started to get dressed for the dinner with her mother.
She called Emanuel into her room and excitedly shared the news about her best friend, Maria. Emanuel, ever generous, assured her, "Baby, my money is yours now. Send her as much as you like." Liliana was taken aback by his statement and asked him how much they had. As Emanuel revealed the staggering number, Liliana's skin crawled with disbelief. They were millionaires. She chuckled at the realization and grabbed her phone, sending $50,000 to Maria with a message that said, "If you need more, let me know. Love you," ending it with a heart emoji.
As Liliana finished getting dressed, she adorned herself in a stunning white shirt dress adorned with feathers at the end of the sleeves. The dress was a masterpiece, crafted by a professional dressmaker, and adorned with diamonds. Stepping out of the bathroom, Liliana looked at Emanuel with excitement. He was momentarily captivated by his phone, but when he looked up and caught sight of Liliana, his eyes widened in amazement. He took her hand, kissed it, and with a gaze that pierced her soul, he said, "You look stunning, my fiancée," evoking a sense of nostalgia from the very first moment they met.