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The proof is that what they did succeeded in driving Bryan and Shabila out of the room, so that Nicholas and Alesya could continue their romance which they had already been unable to stop because it was really that enjoyable.

"May I ask?" Not wanting the endearing words from earlier to continue haunting her thoughts, Alesya decided to inquire about the meaning behind those words.

She also prepared herself in case those words were merely sweet nothings.

"Hmm..." Nicholas mumbled, getting ready, waiting for what Alesya wanted to ask. To be honest, he was still afraid that Alesya would ask about the meaning of their intimate relationship with that woman.

Because Nicholas knew, as a deviant man, it was not easy to establish a relationship with a woman. Especially engaging in a relationship like before with a woman.

"Earlier, if I'm not mistaken, you called me 'sayang' (darling)." Nicholas tensed. "If I may know, was that just to provoke Bryan or Shabila?"

Nicholas didn't answer; he remained silent because those words had come out against his will.

It reflexively came out because it represented what he now felt for Alesya. Honestly, he was afraid the woman would get angry and want nothing more to do with him.

Imagine how it feels to start having feelings but then get abandoned just like that. Nicholas wasn't ready to repeat the past like when he was with Viska.

"Nik, why are you silent? Are you already asleep?" If only Alesya hadn't mentioned sleeping, maybe Nicholas wouldn't have closed his eyes.

Using Alesya's question as a way to evade. He closed his eyes as if he were currently asleep. It's not that he didn't want to answer; it's just that Nicholas didn't have the courage to admit it all. He was very afraid that Alesya would be disgusted and run away from him.

"Yeah... you're already asleep," Alesya sighed, burying her face in Nicholas's broad chest, feeling a bit suffocated because the question, which represented the contents of her heart, didn't get an answer.

When else could she ask if not now? Maybe tomorrow, but by then, it would have lost its flavor, and Nicholas might have forgotten that he ever said those words.

"Actually, why is there a problem with that word? Are you angry?" Nicholas also dared to ask, trying to coax Alesya into giving him a little response to the feelings he had.

"Uh, no. Who said I'm angry? I'm not angry, Nik. In fact, I want to ask whether the 'sayang' (darling) you said was just an excuse or if you genuinely have affection for me? Hopefully, that affection is accompanied by love, so you have the intention to fight for me, not just settle for things the way they are now. You understand what I mean, right?" Alesya quickly expressed the words that had piled up in her throat.

If their relationship continued to be stretched out like this, it would remain stagnant. Perhaps it was time for Alesya to determine her path with Nicholas. If, indeed, he didn't love her, maybe it was best to leave things as they were.

Nicholas wanted to make sure first, "If I truly cared for you, would you be angry?"

"Why would I be angry if there's a man who loves me? But, what is this 'sayang' (darling) based on, anyway? Do you love me out of pity, love me because I'm your sister-in-law, or love me out of sympathy..." Alesya's words were cut off, replaced by a soft kiss on her lips. Nicholas didn't want her to continue with words that seemed painful in her heart.

"Do you think, with all my sacrifices so far, with everything I've done, it's just the care of a brother-in-law for his sister-in-law? The love of a man who feels sorry for a woman's fate? It doesn't feel like it, Al!"

Nicholas began to gather the courage to express the feelings he had kept hidden for so long.

"What kind of feelings do you have for me?"

"Affection from a man to the woman he loves, to a woman he wants as his life partner. But I hesitate to say it because you're not my lover, let alone my wife. As you know, I'm just your brother-in-law who accidentally found you in a vulnerable state," Nicholas spoke honestly from the depths of his heart.

If that night, Alesya hadn't mistakenly entered the room, they wouldn't have come this far in their relationship. It was that night that Nicholas fell in love with a woman who was fragile yet tried to be strong. Trying to rise and fight against Bryan's actions. That's where Nicholas found the girl he had been looking for.

"So, you love me like a man who wants to possess me completely? In both this kind of relationship and in marriage, is that right?"

Nicholas nodded. "Yes, that's the feeling I have for you, Al. I love you and have the ambition to have you completely, to take you away from Bryan so I can have you for the rest of my life."

"Thank you," Alesya sniffled. "This is what I've been waiting for, Nik. This is what I've been hoping for from you. You also love me and want to free me from Bryan's clutches. Honestly, when Bryan wants all my wealth, just like he's been eyeing my father's, I'd give it to him as long as he divorces me and I marry you. There's no goal in my life right now except to reach happiness. Abi once told me he'd be willing to lose everything in his life as long as I'm happy. I'm confident he won't be angry as long as I've found my home with you. If I may be confident, I'm sure you won't let me lose the grave of my parents for a second time. Because when a man genuinely loves a woman, he will do everything to make her happy, right?"

"Absolutely, you're right, Al! That's exactly what I'll do. No matter what, I will make you happy, including reclaiming everything that rightfully belongs to you. Of course, I won't stand for anything that belongs to the woman I love falling into the hands of someone irresponsible. Even if that person is my brother and father. As you can see, they can't even control my life, let alone make the woman I love suffer."

I promise you, I will solve all these problems and take over all your parents' inheritance."

Alesya cried happily, this was what she had been waiting for all this time, precisely since realizing her love for Nicholas. Alesya really believes Nicholas is the person who will save her.

Nicholas is the man who will be the place to go home and complain, pour out all the pain, vent all the hurt and will be the medicine.

After all these expressions of feelings, Alesya and Nicholas already know that they love each other, so there's nothing wrong with celebrating another round of love between them?

So Alesya guided Nicholas to lie on his back, so he could take over the game. Once again, as a token of thanks for returning his love.

How will Nicholas react? Of course he was very happy, this was the first time he would give Alesya a romance that she couldn't forget. Even though they had done it before, this time it was really special, because they did it when they knew each other's feelings.

Alesya arched her body when Nicholas began to fill her lower body. The man also cupped her two favorite moci, so that when they started moving up and down, truly extraordinary pleasure hit Alesya at this moment.

It continued so gently, but passionately, pushing their adrenaline to achieve real pleasure. Alesya sighed saying Nicholas' name in a very hoarse voice, triggering Nicholas to continue thrusting, thrusting deeply, touching Alesya inside and

Delivering their future children together.

Nearly fifteen minutes passed, Nicholas finally finished. He rubbed Alesya's slim stomach, hoping that there would be a baby between them, that way there would be no more reason for Bryan not to divorce Alesya.

And he could insist on taking Alesya out of the house. Maybe it was time for him to let go of the house he had worked hard for and leave there.

It was also time for Nicholas to expedite the construction of his own house. All this time, he had been preparing a house for himself, specifically for his future family, without the knowledge of his parents.

He kept everything as discreet as possible, not revealing everything to his parents. If the existence of Nicholas's house was known, it was certain that Handoko and Bryan would try to seize what rightfully belonged to him.

Especially since Handoko had been deceived by a fake project and suffered nearly trillions in losses, Aditama, as his friend and business partner, became the target to repay all the losses he had incurred.

Therefore, Handoko gradually undermined Aditama to the point of collapse, even taking away the woman he deeply loved.

Handoko resorted to all sorts of dirty tactics to settle his debts. He secretly orchestrated the death of Alesya's mother with the help of Dr. Lusi. He was convinced that the woman who accompanied Aditama was his lifeline. But even after Alesya's mother passed away, Aditama still managed to rise, albeit slowly losing his focus on the company because of Alesya's presence.

Aditama started to rise and uncovered Handoko's deception. And as Aditama began to regain his strength, that's when Handoko's position became increasingly threatened. So, he manipulated Aditama's death in such a way that he could use it to pay off his debts, all while taking advantage of the last descendant of his friend.