Can't Take My Eyes Off You

The entire office was silent, but beneath the silence a constant wave of tension could be felt. The morning came when it seemed that all the actions of Joaquin, Sally, and their team had a deep threat. They know that the silence will not last long, because the outbreak of their enemy's plans is getting closer.

When Sally wakes up, she feels the weight of responsibilities resting on their shoulders. Although he was used to this kind of battle, now it seemed that they were facing a different kind of test-a battle not only for business but also for people's trust and the very security of their foundation.

While they were together at the breakfast table, Joaquin felt the seriousness on Sally's face. He approached his wife and calmly asked, "Honey, are you okay? I know things are tough, but we'll get through this."

Sally looked at Joaquin, and despite being tired, he smiled. "We can do it, Joaquin. But sometimes, I can't help but think how far the situation will test us. I feel that no matter what we do, there will always be another problem."

Joaquin took a deep breath and held his wife's hand. "You're right, there are many battles. But we don't give up. We can't stop the fight because we know that many people are counting on us."

---

At the foundation, Sally continues to do her job. He is busy communicating with donors and their partners in the project, but something seems to be bothering him. He knew that he had to make sure that their support was still intact despite threats of sabotage and rumors that were spreading about their operation.

While in the middle of a video conference with one of their biggest partners, the screen suddenly blips. He quickly became concerned that there might be a technical problem, but that wasn't the real threat. After a few seconds, everything returns to normal, but Sally notices what appears to be a strange message on the side of the screen-an encrypted email that isn't part of their system.

He stopped and immediately reported it to Joaquin.

---

When Joaquin arrived at Sally's office, he was with Marcos to look at the strange messages. They immediately noticed that the message was from a source they had already investigated. The message revealed George's group's plans to launch a simultaneous attack on Joaquin's foundation and businesses.

"Marcos, is this the confirmation we've been waiting for?" Joaquin asked as he held the paper containing the decoded information from the email.

"That's right, Joaquin. It looks like this is their next step. The plan is to attack within two days. The target is not only us, but also some of our business partners and the foundation," answered Marcos, seriously. the expression.

Sally was worried by what she heard. "In that case, we have to prepare. We can't let them take us down completely."

---

Joaquin and Marcos quickly planned. They tasked every member of their team to be alert and make sure no information gets leaked. They have raised the level of security in every aspect of their operations-from IT systems to the physical security of their offices and businesses.

Joaquin also instructed Lydia to spread a positive message in the media to counter any false information that the enemy may put out. They want to ensure that the transparency of their operations and projects can be shown to the public.

"Let's spread the stories of those who have been helped by the foundation," Joaquin told Lydia. "Make sure we can show how much of an impact what we're doing, so our efforts aren't dismissed in the face of lies."

Lydia agreed and immediately set to work to prepare interviews and testimonials from the foundation's beneficiaries.

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Meanwhile, in the midst of Sally's busy preparations for an important meeting with donors, she receives a call from an unfamiliar number. He slowly answered the phone, and on the other end, he heard a voice he hadn't heard in a long time-George's voice.

"Sally, we haven't spoken in a long time," said George, with a strange coldness in his voice.

Sally was shocked to hear. "George? What do you need?"

"I know you already know about our plans. Don't pretend you don't know what's going on," George replied, seeming to underestimate the situation. "But I'm giving you a chance to back out. You know you can't win, Sally. Especially if I release all the information we have about the foundation."

Sally tried to stay calm. "George, we won't back down from you. We know what you're doing is wrong, and we won't give in to your threats."

George laughed on the other line. "Think about that, Sally. Because if you don't back down, you might lose more than you think."

After the call, Sally returned to the boardroom where Joaquin and the other members of their team were waiting. He told the story of what happened, and you could feel the weight on their faces.

"George knows our every move," Sally said, her voice shaking. "But we can't let him go. We have to end this."

---

In the last episode of the day, the whole team of Joaquin and Sally started to work together to deal with the threats. Everyone is busy strengthening their defense-from the legal team to their PR experts.

In the middle of the preparations, Joaquin received a call from Marcos. "Joaquin, there is bad news. We have personnel in a warehouse of the foundation who suddenly disappeared. We don't know yet if they were kidnapped or they left voluntarily, but there are signs that a battle may have taken place."

Joaquin looked at Sally. They feel that the situation is getting worse, and there is no time to flake.

"Marcos, find them. We need to know what happened to them before it gets worse," Joaquin ordered firmly. They can no longer flake. He knew that any mistake could result in the collapse of everything they had built.

---

As the deadline mentioned by George gradually approaches, Joaquin and Sally feel that their relationship deepens. With each step they take, their trust in each other deepens, and with each battle they face, they become stronger as a couple.

One afternoon, while they were walking together in the garden of their house, they talked about all the trials they would face.

"Sometimes I wonder, love, how we got through all this," Joaquin said as he gently pulled Sally close to him.

"Maybe because we know we have a bigger purpose," Sally replied, a smile in her eyes. "It's not just for us, it's for everyone who depends on us."

Joaquin nodded and kissed Sally on the forehead. "You're right. And we won't allow our enemies to just finish everything we've worked for."

---

By nightfall, Joaquin, Marcos, and their entire team helped each other again to make sure they were ready to meet any threat from George and his group. It's no longer just a business fight-it's a fight for their reputation, their dreams, and the trust of the people who depend on them.

Amidst the tension and news that continues to surround Joaquin and Sally's foundation, the threats seem to grow deeper. With each passing day, it becomes clearer that time is not in their favor. The movements of their opponents, especially George, become more thorough and organized.

But the entire team of Joaquin and Sally will not lose. They know they have to protect everything they've worked for-the foundation that serves as hope for so many people and their businesses that provide jobs for so many.

---

Time passed quickly, and it seemed that the deadline that George mentioned in his call to Sally was approaching. Joaquin decided to gather their closest staff for an important meeting within the foundation. They have to plan the next steps before the enemies even attack.

"Marcos, Lydia, Sally-you're all important to this fight. We can't afford to make any mistakes. I know the threat from George's group is imminent, and we need to be one step ahead of them," Joaquin began as they gathered in a small conference room.

"You're right, Joaquin," said Marcos, who was busy opening his laptop and showing surveillance videos from strategic locations of the foundation. "According to the information we received, they are about to move. We need to be ready at any moment."

"The problem," Lydia added, "is that we don't know who else George's associates are inside the foundation. We've already eliminated one of their staff, but we can't rule out the possibility that there are more."

Joaquin and Sally exchanged glances. They knew Lydia was right-having traitors within their organization was a huge challenge. But they can no longer flake.

"Lydia's right," Joaquin said. "We need to strengthen our security even more. We can scrutinize every move of our personnel, especially in the sensitive parts of the foundation and business."

---

As they continue to plan, Sally notices that Joaquin seems to be getting more serious with each decision. He feels that more than anything else, Joaquin doesn't want to be stuck in this situation. Sally sees the weight on her husband's shoulders, and knows they need each other more than ever.

After the meeting, Sally approached Joaquin. "Honey, are you okay? I know this is all heavy."

Joaquin looked at his wife and smiled slightly. "I'm fine, Sally. We just have to make sure everyone is protected. I can't do it if we lose the foundation or the trust of the people who trust us."

Sally held Joaquin's hand. "People won't abandon us, Joaquin. In all the trials we've been through, we've always worked together. It's the same now."

Joaquin smiled, somehow. "You're right, Sally. We'll get through this. We'll fight together."

---

The next day, while everyone was busy at the foundation, there was a big event organized by Sally and Lydia to show people and donors the ongoing efforts of the foundation. Although it seems like an ordinary event, this event is very important to ensure that their projects are still in good condition.

Halfway through the event, Sally notices a group of new faces in the back of the room. He quickly went to Lydia and asked, "Lydia, do you know the new attendees? I didn't see them at our previous events."

Lydia looked at the group for a moment before answering. "I'm not sure, Sally. Maybe new donors or partners of other foundation officials."

But Sally couldn't shake her nervousness. He quickly went to the back of the venue and decided to approach the group to introduce himself. "Good day. I'm Sally, one of the leaders of the foundation. I just want to say hello."

A man from the group smiled and answered. "Good day too, Mrs. Mercedes. We are newly interested in becoming donors of your foundation."

Sally smiled, but she had a feeling the conversation wasn't over yet. "It's good that you are interested in helping. There are many who need your support."

---

Behind that event, Sally didn't know that the people she spoke to had a deeper agenda. A few hours later, Joaquin received a call from Marcos.

"Joaquin, you need to get here right away. We got some information from our men. It looks like there's going to be a big sabotage tonight."

Joaquin woke up with the strength of the tremor caused by that news. He quickly pulled Sally out of the event and together they went to the foundation's headquarters where Marcos and Lydia were waiting.

When they arrived, Marcos showed the new surveillance video. "It seems that our staff confirmed that the guests who attended the event had a connection with George. It was this event that they used to carry out the sabotage."

Joaquin stopped. "What are their plans?"

"They have plans to insert some documents that will show that the foundation is taking illegal steps. When this is done, we will have an investigation from the government and possibly shut down our operation," Marcos explained.

Sally trembled at what she heard. "We cannot afford to lose. We have to stop them before they can implant fake documents."

The entire team immediately sprang into action. They tried to find the enemy personnel and make sure they couldn't get into the foundation headquarters itself. They quickly raise the security level, while Joaquin communicates directly with the staff to make sure they don't miss anything.

---

As time goes on, the tension deepens. Joaquin and Sally feel the weight of the fight, but in the midst of it all, they become stronger. Their union becomes the foundation of their strength, and with every decision they make, they know they have a chance to fight for their dream and the foundation they built.

After an hour of thorough searching and vigilance, their security team tracked down several adversaries attempting to implant documents on their servers. They were immediately arrested, and they were able to get hold of the fake evidence before it could be used against them.

"Thank you, Marcos," said Joaquin as he took a deep breath after everything. "If it wasn't for your quick actions, we might have been finished."

Marcos smiled. "I'm just doing my duty, Joaquin. We can't let their plans succeed."

---

After all the tension and danger they faced, Joaquin and Sally once again had a chance to talk. On their veranda, while the air was cool and the surroundings were quiet, they thought about everything they had been through.

"I thought this fight would never end," Sally said, holding Joaquin's hand. "But despite everything, we're still here."

Joaquin nodded and tightened his grip on Sally. "It's true. We've been tested many times, but we never give up. We never give up, and we're stronger because of it."

It hasn't been long since Joaquin and Sally got out of the last danger, but they know the fight isn't over. Despite their success in thwarting George and his group's sabotage, they sense that their enemy has a deeper plan. They knew that George would not give up just like that, which is why they intensified their measures to ensure the safety of the foundation and their family.

---

Joaquin, Sally, Marcos, and Lydia gathered early again at their headquarters. Everyone was busy focusing on the next moves of their opponents. Their entire team is dedicated to keeping an eye out for information and connections that could alert them to another act.

"We have received new information," Marcos said as he focused on a large monitor in the conference room. "George seems to be acting again. But now, their plan is not just sabotage-they intend to destroy Joaquin's personal credibility."

Joaquin thought about what Marcos said. He knew that George had been thinking for a long time how to bring him down not only in business but also in his personal life. But he didn't think it would come to a point where his family and personality would be affected.

"What do you mean, Marcos?" Sally asked, concern on her face.

"George is holding some fake documents and edited recordings that will show that Joaquin is involved in some illegal activities. If it is disseminated, not only the foundation will suffer. Joaquin's entire name will also be completely destroyed," answered Marcos.

Joaquin stood up and walked around the front of the conference room. "They're not stopping. If we don't get ahead of it, they could completely destroy our reputation."

But despite her anger and fear, Sally can sense Joaquin's determination. From a successful businessman who poured everything for the foundation, now they face one of the biggest battles of their lives-a battle they cannot give up.

---

At night, Joaquin and Sally's whole house is quiet, but they can feel the weight of the threat around them. Sally is on the veranda, thinking about what she heard earlier in the meeting. Joaquin came and sat next to his wife.

"I can't let you suffer like this," Sally said, deep in thought as she looked away. "We do everything we can to help people, but why do so many still seem to want to destroy us?"

Joaquin took a deep breath and held Sally's hand. "Honey, it's part of the fight. Not everyone will be happy with our successes. There are people who will do anything to get what they want, even if it means ruining other people's lives."

Sally looked at Joaquin, there were tears in her eyes. "But I can't imagine that even your name will be destroyed, Joaquin. You don't deserve this."

Joaquin smiled, trying to calm his wife down. "Nothing can destroy us as long as we are together. We will fight, Sally. I will not let people who have nothing but their own interests bring us down."

---

The next day, George releases malicious news against Joaquin. On social media, edited videos and photos have circulated that seem to confirm the allegations against Joaquin. In just a few hours, the name of Joaquin and the foundation became the talk of the town on various platforms. Joaquin and Sally's entire business and foundation was shocked, and people seemed to be engulfed in anger and intrigue.

Their PR team immediately took action to counter the misinformation. "We have to prove that the rumors are fake," Lydia said while busy calling their partners and media contacts.

"We are contacting experts to present the evidence that shows the editing of the videos and photos," Marcos added.

But the situation is not so easy to control. One of the foundation's biggest donors called Sally, and the nervousness in his voice was obvious. "Sally, we are shocked by the news. We want to know if they are true. If you cannot provide an adequate explanation, we may have to pull out our support."

Sally felt the weight of the words. "I understand your concern, but we want to show you the evidence that says these allegations are untrue. We will have a meeting tomorrow to lay out the full details."

After the call, Sally almost exploded from exhaustion and stress. Joaquin came closer and hugged her tightly. "We can do it, Sally. They won't succeed."

---

The day of the meeting with the main donors and partners of the foundation arrived. Before the meeting time, Joaquin's entire team gathered at the headquarters. They know this is the most important opportunity to prove their legitimacy and fight the charges against them.

As Marcos presented the evidence of fake documents and edited videos, Sally could feel the tension in the room. The partners were silent as they observed every detail of their presentation.

After the presentation, Joaquin stood up and spoke. "Our foundation was built to help those in need, and I know that many of you have supported us because of our cause. I know that many are confused by the news that is spreading, but I assure you that there is no truth in them. The people behind these news stories have a vested interest in destroying us and our projects."

There was silence. Sally feels the fear that they might not be able to restore the trust of their partners. But later, a donor stood up and spoke. "I believe in your cause, Joaquin and Sally. We cannot give in to false news. We will continue our support."

The other partners nodded one after the other. At that moment, Joaquin and Sally felt a weight lift off their shoulders. The fight isn't over yet, but they know they've got the support of their comrades.

---

As night approached, Joaquin decided to call a press conference. They want to make sure the public hears the true version of events directly from them.

In front of the camera, Joaquin stood up and said, "We know our responsibility to the public and to those helped by the foundation. We will not allow our integrity to be damaged just because of lies. We are here to fight for the truth, and never- we will not be defeated by slander."

After the press conference, support poured in from ordinary people, volunteers, and other colleagues at the foundation. Positive comments and testimonials from those who have been helped by the foundation came out, and it seems that people's trust in them is gradually returning.

---

In the following days, the foundation gradually returned to normal. The noise from fake news has died down, and the lies of George and his group have been exposed. In the end, justice sided with Joaquin and Sally.

One night, while the couple was quietly celebrating at home, Sally thanked Joaquin. "Honey, thank you for not giving up. I don't know what would have happened if we hadn't fought."

Joaquin smiled and kissed Sally. "I know we can do it. As long as we're together, there's no fight we can't face."