"I still can't really believe that Azrael will betray you, Maximo, despite everything that you have done for him as well as for his entire family," Mr. Mallari said with a hint of regret and sadness in his voice.

Don Maximo gave him a small smile and patted his shoulder first before speaking.

"There is nothing we can do about that anymore, Andres, but to accept it and move on. What had to happen happened. Jealousy does nothing good to others but only harm so hopefully, this will serve as a lesson to everyone," Don Maximo answered.

We are here already at the outside of the party hotel. Right after the police took Mr. Malforie and his accomplice away, that's when the party ended. The guests did not have a choice but to leave as they had many questions on their way home because of what happened.

I still laugh every time I remember Mr. Malforie's stupid plan just to bring Don Maximo and me down. I really couldn't help myself, especially when I also remember him inviting us here to his