Manila Bulletin

Offer to substitute

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Wealthy Supporter (WS) must have been quite fond of Female Talent (FT) that he allegedly showered her with expensive gifts. As her family was benefittin­g from WS, FT’s relations also kept the connection top secret.

But nothing can remain clandestin­e. When rumors about it started to circulate, WS hit the panic button. WS cannot afford to be dragged into a scandal, as his family is very private.

WS distanced himself from FT and showbiz. With WS out of the picture, FT managed to pursue someone away from the limelight. Unexpected­ly, FT’s close male friend even asked her about the rumor with WS. FT denied the story. However, FT had a sour ending with WS. WS cut off the allowance allocated for FT’s needs.

This time, FT’s Camp (FC) hit its panic button. FC sent messages to WS asking wfor the financial allowance. Messages were not answered and eventually, FC stopped sending messages.

One day, WS replied with his last text and told FC that everything that happened should be stopped. Quickly thinking, FC sent a witty reply. FC volunteere­d to take over FT’s role if WS wants someone inconspicu­ous. FC is single, pretty, and experience­d. Most of all, FC can keep a secret. WS replied with a smiley and nothing more followed.

Broke businessma­n, indifferen­t wife

One day, Business Personalit­y (BP) realized he was broke. BP comes from a wealthy family whose name is wellknown in the social circles. Although BP keeps a low profile, he is known in showbiz circles as well.

Allegedly, BP lost most of his money in supporting a candidate who lost in the last election. While BP was confident he sided with a winning candidate, the ballots said otherwise.

The money BP invested in the losing campaign was not all his. He apparently borrowed from other investors and now, these people are running after him for payment. Rumors even say these creditors might come out in public if they are not paid soon. If that happens, BP and his family would be subjected to an unwanted scandal.

Meanwhile, His Wife (HW) seems oblivious of reality, as she continues to spend like there is no tomorrow. Credit card dues have allegedly reached seven-digit figures. HW came from humble beginnings and she knows what it means to be poor. Incidental­ly, their home is a rented residence somewhere in a high-end location and with money troubles, BP’s overseas relations had to pay for the rent. Their family reputation is at stake and thus, BP needs all the help he could get at this point.

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Illustrati­on by Rod Cañalita
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