LOGINJane Pearson, beautiful young CEO, finds herself in a fight for both love and her company. She falls in love with the new head of security at her company Michael Cooper, after he saves her from a kidnapping. But he doesn't love her, instead he loves her assistant, Alice Gerrard. Jane is being sabotaged at every turn as someone or someones are trying to steal her company from her. She is down and confused at every turn. Will she ba able to overcome all the adversity and win the love of her life?
View More"Kaisar malam ini akan datang. Bersiaplah dan jangan berani-berani membuat kesalahan jika kau masih ingin hidup dengan tenang.”
Kalimat itu masih terngiang di kepalanya.
Seluruh dunianya seolah hancur saat kakaknya sendiri, Permaisuri Cassandra, menyuruhnya untuk tidur dengan suaminya sendiri…
Itu artinya… ia harus tidur dengan pria paling berkuasa di kekaisaran itu.
Padahal selama ini ia mempercayai bahwa sang kakak akan melindunginya dari segala masalah, termasuk intrik politik kekaisaran.
Namun sekarang wanita itu malah menyeretnya langsung ke dalamnya.
Di tengah rasa berkecamuk dengan pikirannya sendiri, dua dayang senior masuk tanpa permisi.
Mereka membawa baki berisi minyak wangi serta beberapa pilihan perhiasan. Tanpa memperdulikan air mata yang masih meninggalkan jejak di ujung netra Rosalynd.
Rosalynd menatap keduanya dengan mata penuh harap.
“Aku mohon… lepaskan aku…”
Namun kedua dayang itu tak memperdulikannya.
Mereka mulai melucuti pakaian yang masih melekat di tubuh Rosalynd dengan gerakan yang kaku dan dingin.
“Maafkan kami, Nona… Kami hanya mengikuti perintah Yang Mulia Permaisuri.”
Kedua dayang itu mengabaikan permintaan Rosalynd.
Mereka bergerak cepat, mengoleskan minyak wangi ke tubuhnya. Mereka bergerak cepat mengoleskan minyak wangi ke tubuhnya.
Sebuah gaun tidur sutra tipis berwarna merah tua yang sangat minim melekat di tubuh Rosalynd.
Setelah memasang kan sepasang anting permata, salah satu dayang senior itu mundur.
"Kaisar sudah berada di depan paviliun, Nona. Jaga sikap Anda," peringatan dayang itu dengan nada datar.
Tanpa menunggu balasan dari Rosalynd, kedua dayang itu langsung keluar dari kamar.
Pintu yang tebal itu langsung ditutup dan dikunci rapat dari luar, seolah sedang mengurung Rosalynd.
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Aroma kayu cendana serta anggur tua langsung menusuk indra penciumannya, memicu rasa pusing sekaligus rasa ketakutan yang menjalar hingga ke ujung jempol kakinya.
Ruangan itu terlihat sangat luas, warna hitam mendominasi ruangan tersebut, dengan warna abu-abu serta aksen emas yang memancarkan aura dominasi yang mengintimidasi.
Di tengah ruangan, sebuah ranjang besar dengan kelambu berwarna emas berdiri kokoh, seolah siap merenggut seluruh harga diri yang tersisa dalam jiwanya.
Rosalynd terduduk sendirian di tepi ranjang dengan tubuh yang bergetar hebat, menangkup kedua tangannya di atas pangkuannya untuk menyembunyikan rasa cemasnya.
"Pelayan baru yang dijatuhi hukuman, atau hadiah untukku?"
Rosalynd terlonjak saat suara berat itu tiba-tiba memecah keheningan.
Di depannya, seorang pria bertubuh tegap dan mengenakan jubah hitam sudah berdiri di hadapannya.
Ia benar-benar tak sadar kapan pria ini masuk.
Pria itu tertawa pendek. Suara yang tidak hangat sama sekali. "Permaisuri Cassandra tidak pernah menyuruh orang ke paviliun ini untuk hal yang baik." Ia mencondongkan tubuh.
"Kau pasti jalang yang harus kupakai, ya.”
Dia mengulurkan tangan, menyentuh dagu Rosalynd dengan jari yang dingin.
Rosalynd menggenggam ujung roknya. "T-tolong lepaskan aku. Yang Mulia. Ini pasti salah."
Wajahnya yang tampan menatap Rosalynd tanpa ekspresi. Sepasang netra elangnya yang sangat tajam langsung mengunci sosok Rosalynd yang seolah menyerahkan dirinya di tepi ranjang.
Tak ada binar gairah atau rasa ketertarikan di sorot matanya.
"Oh? Ternyata kau, adik ipar…" Suara Kenneth terdengar sangat berat, serak serta dipenuhi dengan penghinaan.
"Katakan padaku.... Perintah apa yang kakakmu berikan padamu sehingga kau merangkak ke atas ranjangku seperti ini?"
"Saya tidak merangkak ke ranjang Anda, Yang Mulia," Rosalynd berusaha membela dirinya.
Ia mencoba menepis tangan Kenneth dari dagunya.
"Permaisuri yang meminta Saya kemari. Saya tidak mengerti apapun, Yang Mulia." Mohon Rosalynd.
Kenneth terkekeh sinis.
Bukannya melepaskanmu justru ia semakin menekan jempolnya di dagu Rosalynd dan memaksa wanita itu menatap lurus ke arahnya.
"Jangan berlagak polos, Rosalynd. Klan Shanza tidak pernah mengirim wanita ke kamar ini tanpa rencana dibaliknya." Desis Kenneth tajam.
Rosalynd mengepalkan tangannya sekuat mungkin.
Penghinaan itu benar-benar melukai harga dirinya.
"Jika memang anda menilai bahwa Saya sehina itu, silahkan minta Saya untuk pergi dari sini, Yang Mulia."
Rosalynd kembali memohon belas kasih sang kaisar supaya dilepaskan.
Mendengar permintaan itu justru membuat amarah muncul pada kaisar Kenneth. Ego sang penguasa terlihat di kedua netranya.
Kenneth lalu melepaskan cengkeramannya dengan kasar hingga tubuh Rosalynd terjatuh di atas kasur.
"Kau salah jika kau pikir bisa keluar dari kamar ini setelah menyulut emosiku, Rosalynd." Tutur Kenneth dingin sembari melempar jubahnya ke lantai.
Pria itu merangkak naik ke atas ranjang dan mengunci pergerakan Rosalynd di bawah kungkungannya.
Rosalynd yang panik pun mencoba merangkak keluar. Akan tetapi, pergerakan Kenneth lebih cepat dari yang dia kira.
Dengan cepat, Kenneth mencengkeram kedua pergelangan tangannya dan menguncinya ke atas kepala dengan kuat.
"To-tolong. Le-lepaskan saya, Yang Mulia."
Itu merupakan kalimat terakhir yang mampu diucapkan oleh Rosalynd sebelum Kenneth mengambil apa yang diberikan oleh Permaisuri nya sendiri.
"Nikmati malam pertama, Adik Iparku."
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Alice smiled back at him, looking deeply into his eyes. In the moment, she felt as though it was just the two of them in the room, with their long pause of silence.“Ahem.” Blake coughed, calling them back to reality.“Oh, pardon me, Miss Pearson, this is my good friend, Blake.” Michael said, gesturing both his arms towards Blake. Blake raised his right hand, waving politely and smiling softly. “Hi!”“And Blake, this is my Boss, Miss Pearson.” Michael continued, now directing his hands to Jane.“Please, call me Jane.” Jane said, returning Blakes wave. “Okay, Jane.” Blake replied.Jane smiled at him. “I would also prefer it if you called me by my name too.” She said, facing Michael.“I don’t think that’s right.” Michael said.“What?” Jane asked.“Calling you by your name like that.” He responded.“And why’s that?” Jane asked again, slightly annoyed.“Because you’re my Boss.” He said firmly.Jane pouted her face, Michael was slightly annoyed, as they aggressively stared at one another
Looking into his eyes, Michael saw that he was set on Jane. Time slowed down immediately; the man was already too close for Michael to react properly.Without many options, he quickly turned himself into a human shield to protect Jane. Spreading his arms wide in anticipation.The man lunged in, aiming his knife on Michael’s center. Without delay, Michael grabbed his assailant by the wrist as they struggled, pushing Jane to the ground.Onlookers at first were baffled by what was going on, before a lady on the other side of the street yelled. “HELP! HE’S GOT A KNIFE!” causing an instant panic.Their tussle, which lasted only moments, felt like hours to Jane, who sat helplessly on the street, using her arm behind her to weigh herself up against the ground.Michael pushed hard, his assailant pushed just as hard, in a backwards tug of war, neither of them giving in. Michael kicked him on the shin, forcing him to fall.On his way down he took Michael with him, as they landed chaotically on
Michael was surprised to be getting a call from Jane all of a sudden. And why was is she using Alice’s phone, ‘Was Alice in hurt?’, he thought to himself.Quicky getting up from his seat, Michael sobered up instantly to the bewilderment of Blake. The thought of Alice in danger put his mind in focus.“Where are you know?” He asked Jane over the phone with urgency.“I’m in front of the coffee shop on main street.” Jane was a little freaked out by his tone.“I’m on my way.” He said quickly, ending the call without a second thought.“What’s going on?” Blake asked, seeing the determination on Michael’s face.“Sorry, I need to go.” Michael said turning away from his friend.Blake immediately grabbed Michael’s hand, stooping him from leaving, as Michael struggled to free himself. “Hold it there, friend.” Blake said calmly. “You’re in no condition to be rushing anywhere.”“I need to go, she’s in danger.” Michael said urgently.“Who’s in danger?” Blake was still calm.“Alice, I need to go see
Calling Michaels number, Alice waited for a short while before he answered. She was silent as she held the phone to her ear.“Hello, who is this?” Michael spoke through the phone.“Hey Mike, it’s Alice.” She said softly.Michael went quiet for a minute before he finally said, “Hey.”“Hey.” Alice said. “Hope I didn’t catch you at a bad time?” her voice was calm and gentle.“No, no, I’m good to talk now, since I left work early.” He said quickly, as though he was nervous. “Yeah, me too, weird day at the office.” She said with a hint of humor.There was another awkward silence as Michael didn’t what to say, it was his fault she left office early.“Look, Alice, I’m so sorry about what I did, I had no right to kiss you all of a sudden, I was tired and wasn’t thinking straight…” He said quickly without stop.Alice laughed, “It’s all right, I liked it.” She said smiling, kicking her feet on the bed. “Besides, I think I kind of… forced your hand with my confession.”“I’m confused, so you’re
Michael ran Immediately, following the trail. Jumping over rocks, rushing through bushes, dodging trees, but he finally arrived, his clothes torn and dirty.He stood there, exhausted, in front of the station. Taking a short break to catch his breath and analyze the surroundings before going in, but h
Jane looked up in utter confusion, Michael jumped up at the sound of Alice’s panicked voice, he was ready for anything.“What do you mean? What’s going on?” Jane said, getting off her seat.“It’s Arnold. Apparently, he hasn’t shown up for work today, with no one able to reach his cell, and they found
“What’s going on? Someone please tell me. Where am I?” his trembling voice asked.No one answered, it was quiet. The only sounds that could be heard were the rumbling on the engine, and heavy breathing. “Please where are you taking me?” he asked again, realizing he was in a moving car from the bumps
“Did I say something wrong sir?”Hector, realizing he was overreacting, regained his composure, quickly picking up a picture off his desk. It was a photo of Jane with Alice standing beside her.“May I remind you that, inter office relationships are prohibited.” Hector said.Michael seemed confused by t


















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