Crossed Paths

Adriana Rowena was born into a middle-income home. Despite being beautiful and brilliant in school, her parents cared little for her and focused their attention on her younger brother, Liam.

Her challenges increased when she experienced a traumatic incident after her high school graduation, involving a neighbor she was close to at the time. He threatened her to keep silent.

Left with the scars and trauma, Adriana discovered she was pregnant, further worsening her situation. Her parents accused her of being irresponsible and didn't believe her story, ultimately kicking her out. She survived on the streets for months, relying on the kindness of strangers for food. As her pregnancy progressed, she contemplated ending it, believing it would prevent her from resenting the child.

During this difficult time, Adriana managed to secure a job as a cleaner in a supermarket, where she met her friend Catherina. Catherina helped her get a two-bedroom apartment. When Adriana gave birth, the sight of her child filled her with unexpected love and light, leading her to vow to be the opposite of her neglectful parents and to protect and love her child unconditionally.

As expenses grew, Adriana took on an extra job as a bartender at Club OJ, the most vibrant club in Debon. Despite facing harassment, she stayed for the decent pay. One night, the club was bought by a wealthy man named Mario Martinez. During their brief encounter, Mario bought drinks from Adriana and left a lasting impression on her, though he didn't appear again for a while.

On the eve of her daughter Riele's sixth birthday, Adriana went to a grocery store to buy cake mix and other items. To her surprise, she encountered Mario again, who paid for her groceries. They exchanged numbers, and Mario soon transformed her life into one of luxury, but also introduced her to a world of danger.