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Andi Cruz

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
slowestcook · 690.5K Views

Shadows Over Intramuros: A Manila Mystery

"Shadows Over Intramuros: A Manila Mystery" weaves a captivating tale set against the historic backdrop of Metro Manila's oldest district, Intramuros. When Juan Dela Cruz, a young IT specialist with a penchant for solving puzzles, receives a cryptic invitation, he is unwittingly drawn into a game that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. Each challenge leads Juan and a group of unlikely allies through the hidden corners of Manila, from the eerie halls of abandoned Spanish mansions to the bustling streets shadowed by modern skyscrapers. As they delve deeper into the game, they uncover clues that tie the challenges to the rich tapestry of Filipino history and mythology. Ghosts of the past and legendary creatures from Filipino folklore come to life, forcing the group to confront their fears and test their limits. But what starts as an adventurous quest soon spirals into a dark journey into Manila's colonial history, revealing long-buried secrets that have been hidden within the city's walls for centuries. "Shadows Over Intramuros" is more than a tale of adventure and supernatural intrigue; it's a story about the power of history, the bonds of friendship, and the courage to face the unknown. As Juan and his companions unravel the mystery behind the game, they learn that the true treasure is not the game's promised reward but the journey itself and the secrets of Manila that they bring to light. With each step, they leave the shadows behind, bringing forth the true spirit of Intramuros and its enduring legacy in the heart of the Philippines.
Itachi2K3 · 2.2K Views

Just Trust Me or Die

A streamer girl named Indah cannot accept the fact that her brother, who is her only family, dying and will leave her forever. She did everything she could, but her brother's condition didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. When she was desperate, she suddenly received a deal from a mysterious creature. Feeling that she had no other choice, Indah accepted the offer. A miracle happened, and her brother fully recovered and became healthy again. But in exchange, Indah had to leave Earth and enter the world of the game she had just played the week before. A game called 'The Another World'. In the world of the game 'The Another World', Indah was given a secret mission. She had to defeat a tyrannical ruler called 'Ruler of the Game' if she wanted to return to Earth. The problem was, Indah knew nothing about him as the figure never appeared during her time playing the game. Things got worse when Indah learned that only her soul was sent to the game world of 'The Another World'. Indah's soul was inside a 14 y.o character named Sekar. The problem is, based on the original story in the game, Sekar is told to have died at the age of 17. Indah's adventure inside Sekar's body began. Indah must find a way to become stronger so that she can defeat the 'Ruler of The Game'. Indah must also find a way to avoid her death fate as stated in the game. During her adventure, she discovered some shocking truths. The truth about 'The Another World', about the 'MNV 861', and even the relationship between herself and Sekar, the character whose body she uses while in the game world of 'The Another World
Muhammad_Andi_8959 · 6.1K Views

Grass To Grace;Slave To Queen

......... "Please Mr. Cruz, spare us. We made a terrible mistake, we are sorry............"Mrs Fisher said while on her knees " Spare you?!, Is this some kind of joke?"The tall man replied "We made a mistake!. Please we have no where to go" Mr. Fisher joined in the plea "Well, I'm sorry but not sorry, this District has been set aside for government construction. You won't want to get sued for obstruction of Government work right?!" He replied with a smirk "Take anything else, but please spare our house, please Commissioner Cruz" Mr. Fisher begged "You are a bunch of nuisance, what can you possibly offer huh!, Obstruction of Government Work and Trespassing!, You might have to pay a fine of 12million dollars!. Do you have that huge amount of money?" He said and Mr. Fisher's shoulder dropped in defeat I stared at my family for a while and felt useless. Even if I'll sacrifice alot just to see them in this situation, I couldn't neglect the fact that our house was about to be demolished because of my parents foolish mistake. I just came back from work and was in an hurry because the mere thought of the punishment for coming back late was nerve wrecking. Well, I felt a little bit of a relieve, atleast now, no one will notice I got home late. I was still contemplating on what to do, I had to save our house either way because I know I'll always be the one to suffer for the loss. No home means I have to earn extra cash and work extra hour. I stood up with wobbling legs and finally mustered the courage to talk "Excuse me sir, I don't think that's enough reasons to demolish our house......... I mean vot-voting is a choice we make and-and I think my family....... my family and the people of this district made that choice be-bec-because they............. " I stopped for a while when I realised the commissioner was moving closer to me and staring at me "Go on........" He said and kept on moving closer "I mean absolutely no disrespect sir but-but I think you should consider pardoning us" I said with pain written all over my face. I kept on praying he'll pardon us and........... but then it felt like a wasted wish "What the heck do you think you're doing you witch?!......." My mom said and pulled me down and I ended up hurting my knee "So now you go against me then take turns in lecturing me on what you think is right and what is wrong............... " He said with a smirk "No that's not......... " I couldn't complete my sentence because he suddenly smiled coldly and I felt my heart jump out, We were already in for it, I just complicated the whole issue and there was no way he would forgive us............ "That's intruiging and quite bold........ " He turned to my parents and finally said........... ............. "I'll take her, in exchange for this District and your title as my inlaw................. "
Casmin_Chen · 7.8K Views

Kesempatan Kedua : Miliarder Tak Terduga

Ringkasan Novel: Kesempatan Kedua: Miliarder Tak Terduga Arga, pria biasa yang baru saja bercerai, hidupnya berubah drastis saat ia mengetahui bahwa ayahnya ternyata seorang miliarder pemilik Nusantara Jaya Grup, sebuah perusahaan besar di bidang properti dan investasi. Tak pernah ada petunjuk tentang kekayaan keluarganya; ayahnya selalu tampil sederhana dan tertutup. Setelah kematiannya, Arga ditunjuk sebagai pewaris tunggal, mewarisi perusahaan dan kekayaan besar yang selama ini tersembunyi. Saat menggali lebih dalam, Arga menemukan misteri besar yang terkait dengan ayahnya: sebuah proyek rahasia bernama Proyek Langit Biru. Proyek ini berfokus pada pengembangan sebuah pulau terpencil yang didanai dari rekening pribadi ayahnya dan melibatkan nama-nama besar, termasuk Rendi Suprapto, pengusaha properti yang dianggap sebagai pesaing utama ayahnya. Dalam perjalanannya, Arga menyadari bahwa proyek ini adalah bagian dari visi besar ayahnya untuk menciptakan perubahan sosial di Indonesia, sekaligus “hadiah” yang diwariskan untuk masa depan. Namun, warisan ini membawa Arga ke dalam dunia penuh intrik, konspirasi, dan pengkhianatan. Banyak pihak berkepentingan yang mengincar kekayaan dan rahasia yang diwariskan padanya, dan Arga mendapati dirinya dikelilingi oleh orang-orang yang ia tak yakin dapat ia percaya, termasuk anggota tim manajemen perusahaan dan sekutu ayahnya yang memiliki agenda tersembunyi. Arga bertemu dengan Andi Mardika, arsitek yang membantu pembangunan proyek tersebut, dan secara bertahap, ia mulai memahami kompleksitas jaringan yang dibangun ayahnya. Dalam prosesnya, Arga menghadapi tantangan moral dan dilematis antara menjalankan warisan ayahnya dengan idealismenya sendiri atau mengambil langkah lebih aman untuk melindungi dirinya dan keluarganya. Meskipun ia diliputi kebimbangan, Arga berusaha mempertahankan nilai-nilai kejujuran dan integritas yang ditanamkan oleh ayahnya, sambil berjuang untuk menemukan siapa dirinya sebenarnya di tengah segala kekayaan dan kekuasaan yang ia warisi. Pada puncaknya, Proyek Langit Biru akhirnya terungkap sebagai proyek ambisius yang ingin menciptakan ekosistem mandiri untuk mendukung kaum termarjinalkan di Indonesia. Proyek ini memiliki risiko besar, namun sekaligus menjadi kesempatan bagi Arga untuk memperbaiki masa lalunya dan melanjutkan visi besar ayahnya. Dalam sebuah pertarungan sengit dengan pihak-pihak yang berusaha mengambil alih proyek itu, Arga memutuskan untuk mengambil peran sebagai pemimpin sejati dan membawa perusahaan ke arah yang lebih positif dan manusiawi. Di akhir perjalanan, Arga menyadari bahwa warisan yang ia terima bukanlah beban, melainkan kesempatan untuk membuat perbedaan nyata bagi masyarakat, sekaligus kesempatan bagi dirinya untuk bangkit dari masa lalu yang kelam. Warisan ini menjadi kesempatan kedua yang membawanya pada jati diri baru dan pemahaman mendalam tentang arti keluarga, kekuasaan, dan tanggung jawab sejati.
seiman21 · 706 Views

My Best Friend is a Hybrid

It’s the year 2073, and everything has changed. New high-tech dominates almost all aspects of life. However, this has a dark side: unethical human experiments. 17-year-old Akira Cruz, the genius nephew of the president of the Philippines, was in the middle of grieving for his late best friend when he stumbled upon an abandoned orphan boy in the mountains while on a hike with his younger sister. That boy is Hachi Shimizu, a half-zombie, half-vampire who was disposed of by an evil organization known as the Kara Tech, which was notorious for its brutal and unethical experiments. Together, the two boys team up with a detective named Toshi Kawasaki, a half-Japanese, half-British who specializes in the supernatural and also considers the murder case of Akira’s best friend open despite the police closing it due to a lack of evidence. The three of them believed that Kara Tech was somehow connected to the disappearances of various children in and around the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. As they go and solve cases, their friendship blossoms, especially when two people, Riho Yoshihara, Akira's childhood, biracial friend, and Htet Kawa, a half-Japanese, half-Burmese junior detective from Yokohama, come along in their various missions, both involving the supernatural and the overworld. Will they stop the organization from committing more heinous crimes before it’s too late? Warning: the photo used for the book cover is NOT mine! Credits go to the original owner!!!
Roxas0702 · 25.4K Views

"Lupine"

"Not all people can be trusted... Not all intentions are good... And not all decisions are made for the benefit of all... They were all lies... It was all but a LIE." - Blue During the spread of a deadly virus, a search for a cure was badly needed... Desperately needed, since we are talking about a disease so rare, it turns people into zombies. FREAKs as they are so-called here. So, with desperate times come desperate measures; An Organization was established, a search party was created, and one SUBJECT became a crucial focus for finding a cure. Major Jay Cruz and his crew find this a mission worthy to die for, knowing it could save lives. But with their good intentions comes a bloody secret: THEY were all just BAIT to lure out the 'cure', which was later named the BLUE CURE. This cure, like the deadly virus, was so unusual it had to be a wild fantasy to develop into reality. Right? Well, that's what Major Cruz thought - until that one explosive incident happened. ..... As for Maxine Rose, she learned how to put up with the current new world; she aimed to thrive and survive. However, rather than being afraid of the undead, she found herself being more terrified of the unknown fear she had been feeling since her awakening.  So instead of staying 'HOME', she decided to run and hide - unfortunately, 'he' came. ..... As destiny was trying to connect two different lives in bringing the CURE that would save hundreds of millions of people from the undead, would this mean hope in ending Z-day for eternity? Or was it just a sick game of delusion that needed to end?
Theavana_Ember24 · 10.7K Views
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