A/N: Hi guys! Sorry for the late update. I just got home. Anyway, i hope you like this chapter. Don't forget to tell me what you think of it. Tnx :)

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JUNO's POV

I leaned back against the high-backed chair and then massaged my temples. I felt so stressed out because of all the problems that needed my attention. I took a deep breath a couple of times in order to calm my senses and then closed my eyes.

It's been five months since my life changed and until now, I still couldn't believe of the things that has been happening. I felt like I was in a nightmare.

I slowly opened my eyes and then stared at the picture on my office table. I couldn't hold back the tears that fell from my eyes. I picked up the picture frame and then stared at the picture longingly.

"I missed you so much, daddy." I bit my lower lip in order to stop myself from crying. Yes, it's been five months since my father died and left me all the problems in our company that I didn't know started 4 years ago.

Now, I was left alone facing all these problems and I wasn't sure if I could manage to find solution to them on time.

I quickly wiped the tears on my face when I heard a knock at the door.

"Come in." I said and then pretended to be okay even though I was breaking inside.

"Ms. Morgan, Mr. Denver is here" Laura, my EA informed me. My mood lifted up a little bit upon hearing that. I looked at my wristwatch. It's already 6 pm.

"Thank you, Laura. Tell him that I'll be there in 5 minutes." I said and took all the documents that I needed to take home. Yes, even at home, I'm still working. After I fixed my things, I went to the restroom and then retouched my make-up. Then, I went out of my office. Laura was also ready to go home and when she saw me, she said her goodbye and then went on ahead.

"HI, babe. This is for you." I couldn't help but to smile upon seeing the bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates in his hand.

"Thank you, babe." I took the flower and sniffed on it. Even though I didn't like tulips, I still find them pretty because Rocco was the one who gave it.

I looked at the box of chocolates and my eyebrows creased when I noticed that it has nuts in it.

"Babe, why are you giving me chocolates with nuts? You know very well that I'm allergic to nuts." His eyes brows knitted together as he gave me a confused look. Then a couple of seconds later, his eyes went wide.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, babe. I forgot." He said apologetically and then put his arms over my shoulders. I stared at him in disbelief. We've been in a relationship for almost three months already but before that, we were classmates in college.

We both studied in Paris and our parents were close friends as well. He knew very well that I'm allergic to nuts and I couldn't believe that he forgot.

"You know, what? I'll make it up to you. C'mon." he pulled my hand and then guided me towards the elevator. Almost all the employees were about to go home as well.

I thought we would go to our favorite restaurant but he took me to a five star hotel.

"Why are we here?" I couldn't help but ask. He just smiled at me as we entered the hotel's fancy restaurant.

"Let's have dinner together." We ordered our food.

"So, how's everything at MMTC?" Rocco asked. I heaved a sigh when I remembered my problems. I haven't had the chance to tell him about it because he's been busy lately as well. He's one of the most famous celebrities in the country and he's been busy promoting his new movie ever since last month.

We haven't had enough time to be together lately because of it.

"MMTC is...MMTC is on the brink of bankruptcy." I informed him with a bitter smile. The smile on his face disappeared.

"What?!" he raised his voice which surprised me.

"You heard it right. When daddy died, that was the only time that I got exposed to all the problems in our company. I've never really cared about it before because I was in Paris, studying. You know that."

"You're brilliant. You will find a solution to the problems for sure, right?"

"I don't know, babe. The board doesn't even believe that I could save MMTC from bankruptcy because they think that I am too young to manage the company." He held my hand.

"Don't worry. I know that you can find a way to solve this. You're an intelligent woman. Remember that you're Juno Alexia Morgan, the sole heiress of your family's fortune so you should do everything to show other people that you deserve the position not because it's your right but because you deserve it." that put a smile on my face.

"Thank you for saying that. It made me feel better."

"Anyway, what caused this bankruptcy? MMTC is a very stable company and I can't believe that it's on the brink of its downfall now." Rocco said, still in disbelief. I heaved a sigh and then pulled my hand from his hand. I took my glass of water and drank it.

"It began 4 years ago when a big competitor of our company released their units that were far more advanced than ours. The cars that they brought in the market became instant favorite. We tried to match their cars by introducing our own versions but it didn't succeed as daddy expected them to be.

"Then remember that incident last year where our company needed to recall all the cars that we already sold because one of the owners of those cars complained that he almost got into an accident because the car suddenly malfunctioned while he was driving. Then we received 5 more complaints after that that's why the company decided to recall all the units for further investigation." I explained with a sad tone.

"I thought MMTC managed to overcome that big scandal because your father managed to stop that issue from spreading any further?" a bitter smile occurred my lips.

"That was just the start. The company's profits reduced considerably because of that incident. A few of our investors withdrew from MMTC. My father paid a large sum of money in order to control the press as well. Because of that, he borrowed money to one of his good friends, who is also one of the BODs of MMTC. But that was his biggest mistake."

"What do you mean?" Rocco asked curiously.

"Daddy couldn't pay that debt on time that's why he didn't have a choice but to give some percentage of his shares to Mr. Jackson as a payment. Because of that, Mr. Jackson acquired 35 percent of the shares of MMTC. Our shares became 50 percent only after that but daddy still had the control of the company. Now, I have to do something in order to find solution to this problem because I know that some people want to kick me out of the company if I made a mistake. I know that some of the BOD are already turning their backs on MMTC."

"You can do this, babe. I have a trust in you. Do this for our future----and for our future children as well. I mean, I am already financial stable but it's better for our future children if they will inherit MMTC." I sighed but didn't comment. Instead, I changed the topic.

Talking about MMTC was making me sad.

We continued eating our food while talking about random things.

When we finished eating, I thought we would go home already but Rocco asked me to go somewhere with him. We went to the lobby. I looked at my watch. It was already 8:30 pm.

"Where are we going, babe? I need to go home because I still have a lot of paper works to do." I couldn't help but say.

"Shhh...I want you to relax just for tonight. Don't think about your problems and your work because I want this night to be for the two of us only." He answered. My eyebrows creased when he approached the front desk and talked to the front desk officer. The woman gave him something.

"Let's go?"

"To where? What did she give you?" he smiled at me and then took my hand and kissed it.

"I want to spend the night with you, babe. I will be busy again after this because I will be going to the USA to shoot a movie there. C'mon, I missed you, babe." He coaxed me with his puppy dog eyes. I stared at him. I wanted to say yes because I missed him as well.

Ever since we became a couple, we haven't been with each other that often because of our jobs but the back of my mind was showing me red sign of warning.

I'm not ready to take another step forward in our relationship yet. I love Rocco and I could tell that he's the right man for me but I couldn't help but to be reluctant when it comes to this kind of thing.

"Rocco, I think we should just go home---"

"---C'mon, babe. You already told me that the last time. Didn't you miss me? Don't you want to be with me the entire night?" I swallowed hard.

"I've missed you too, babe, but we can be with each other tomorrow again. I am tired and I want to go home now. Please." My voice held firmness. His face hardened.

"Do you really love me, Juno?" that surprised me.

"Of course, I love you!"

"Then prove it to me!" he insisted. He pulled my hand and was about to guide me towards the elevator when I pulled my hand back from his grip.

"Babe, I need to go. It's already late. See you tomorrow. Go home too. You need to rest." His jaw clenched but before he could answer me, I quickly walked towards the lobby and got out of there. My heart was beating so fast.

I couldn't explain what I was feeling. All I knew was that, I got scared of the thought of doing it with him. I am not ready at all.

I walked towards the parking lot. I was searching for my car key inside my bag while walking when I bumped into a wall. No, it wasn't a wall. It was a person.

Because of the impact, my bag fell and the contents scattered on the ground.

"I'm sorry." I was about to pick up my things when he did it for me.

"Next time, look in front of you when you're walking so that you're aware if someone is going to attack you---or if you bump into someone." I gasped for air when our eyes met. I couldn't help but to get mesmerized by his tantalizing amethyst eyes.

I opened my eyes and was about to answer when he handed me my bag and then left without saying anything. I clutched my chest. I suddenly felt weird.

I mentally shook my head. Even though his voice was cold, I couldn't deny the fact that he was a very handsome man. My eyebrows creased. He looked familiar but I couldn't remember where I met him before.

"Impossible. I would remember him for sure if I've already met him before." I said, talking to myself and then decided to forget about what happened.

I got inside my car and leaned back my head on my headrest as I remembered about what happened to Rocco and I a while ago. I squeezed my eyes shut. I knew that I'm being a little bit unfair to Rocco because I've been denying him everytime he tries to be intimate with me but I am not ready to pass the boundary yet.

I took a deep breath before I started the engine of my car and maneuvered out of there. I suddenly felt my head ached because of what happened a while ago.

Knowing Rocco, he might be pissed off again. I sighed and continued driving.

When I arrived home, it was already past 9pm.

"Where have you been, Juno? It's already late." My stepmom asked. She was at the living room, watching TV. I kissed her on the cheek and then answered.

"I'm sorry that I couldn't call you, mom. My phone ran out of battery. Rocco took me for a dinner."

"He didn't drop you home?" I shook my head.

"No. I brought my car with me. I'll just go to my room, mom." I said and was about to turn my back when she spoke.

"How's MMTC? Is there any good news?" I heaved a sigh and then massaged my temples. I felt like my headache became worse upon hearing her question.

"Everything's still the same, mom, but don't worry, I'm doing my best to save MMTC." She didn't answer. I stared at her. She looked worried.

"Sit with me." she patted the space beside her. I obliged. I rested my head on her shoulder and I felt her hugged me from the side before she kissed my temple.

"Are you okay? You look tired." That put a smile on my face. I was really lucky to have her as my second mother.

She and my father showered me with love ever since I was young and I couldn't ask for more. My life was perfect because of them. Even though the situation of our company isn't good, they still chose not to tell me about it to spare me from worry.

My father did everything in his power to save the company and that caused him his health until he died and that was the beginning of how my life changed.

But at least, I could still consider myself lucky enough because I still have my stepmother with me.

"I'm okay, mom. Rocco and I had a little bit of misunderstanding but I know that we can fix it soon."

"You should. Rocco is a nice guy. Anyway, I hope that you can still find a way to save MMTC. Your father dedicated his whole life into managing it until he died and I don't want us to lose it just like that."

"I'll try my best, mom. I won't give it up without a fight." I answered full of determination and then stood up.

"I'll just go upstairs, mom. Goodnight" She nodded her head.

"Goodnight, sweetheart." she kissed my cheek. I walked towards the grand staircase. While I was halfway upstairs, my eyes went up to the pictures that were hanging on the wall. Then my eyes went to my father's big portrait.

I couldn't help but to be teary-eyed.

"I'm sorry, daddy, that I'm having difficulty on saving our company." I muttered apologetically and then wiped my tears.

"But don't worry, I won't give up on MMTC just like that. I will do anything to save it." I promised him.

Everything's on me now. My stepmother never worked at our company before because my father didn't like her to work so she focused on raising me. Now, all the responsibilities was solely on me and I would do everything to save my father's company.

The next morning, I went to the office with a new found strength and determination. I worked my a*s off the whole morning. After my lunch break, I continued working.

"Ms. Morgan, we have a problem." My eyebrows creased when Laura entered. She looked bothered about something.

"What is it about?"

"I just saw Mr. Jackson and he told me that he already sold his shares of stocks. He also told me that Mr. Tanaka is also planning on selling his as well." That made me stand up abruptly.

"What?!"

"That's what he informed me."

"Where is he? I need to talk to him." I was about to go out when she stopped me.

"He already left while Mr. Tanaka didn't come today." I sat back with my legs shaking.

"N-No...This is not happening." I almost mumbled in shock. I felt like I've lost all my strength.

"Maybe you could try calling Mr. Tanaka, Ms. Morgan, before it's too late." I nodded my head and picked up the cordless phone on my desk. Laura went out of my office to give me privacy.

I dialed Mr. Tanaka's phone.

"Hello, Ms. Morgan."

"Mr. Tanaka, I'm glad you picked up the phone. I just received an information that you're planning on selling your shares in MMTC. Is it true?"

"You heard it wrong, Ms. Morgan." I almost sighed in relief. I was about to say something when he continued.

"I already sold it earlier today. I'm sorry that I couldn't inform you about it. It was all so sudden. I needed the money right away. I didn't want to sell it but I didn't have a choice. I heard that Mr. Jackson also sold his to the same person who bought my shares...." He continued talking but I couldn't hear what he was talking about anymore.

Tears welled my eyes. I lost MMTC. My father's company was gone...

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