Part 100

100

"Even if it's not in line, it's one of the conditions you have to follow," Handoko raised an eyebrow. "Do you think your father doesn't know what's on your mind?"

Bryan swallowed nervously. He was afraid his father would find out all his secrets and Shabila's.

"W-what do you know?" he asked anxiously. Afraid of revealing everything and breaking up with Shabila.

"If you don't live here, I'm sure you and Alesya will never have children. You will never touch her, and worse, you'll make her uncomfortable and drive her away. That won't happen until you have a child!"

"I-it's up to you, Dad," Bryan stammered, walking away from his father before all his secrets were exposed. He was eager to avoid any more discussion, especially when it involved Shabila.

In her room, Alesya shook her head. She wiped away the tears that had flowed before she realized there was someone else in the room besides herself.

"I-I think you're in the wrong room. Not me!" She tried to stand, leaning against the door. Honestly, Alesya was really scared that she was in the wrong room.

The man's shoulders both rose. "I think you're the one in the wrong room. So you'd better leave because I will never care about your presence." He ran his hand through his wet hair, then moved toward the wardrobe in the corner of the room.

Nicholas, who was none other than the man in question, also hummed softly. He chose some clothes from the wardrobe. True to his earlier words, Nicholas dressed without a hint of shame. He didn't care about Alesya's presence at all.

Alesya's mouth dropped open. Her eyes widened as she watched Nicholas's behavior. The man didn't seem to be bothered or afraid, even when faced with her intimate areas.

"W-what a strange person," Alesya muttered in panic. She quickly opened the door and left the room, afraid of contaminating her eyes. Instead, she left behind a soft sigh at Nicholas's lips.

"I thought you were gone. You seem happy, but you're still here!" Bryan sighed heavily as he encountered Alesya on his way out.

Seeing that Alesya wasn't in his room, Bryan was initially relieved. However, when he left to meet Shabila's call, he ran into Alesya instead.

"It's none of your business where I go. If I want to leave or something, it won't affect you in any way, will it?" Alesya raised both her eyebrows before glancing towards the room behind Bryan. "I think it's left, not right," she muttered, pouting slightly, before walking away without waiting for Bryan's response.

Bryan clenched his fists in frustration. He was annoyed that Alesya didn't seem afraid of him at all. If she was this bold now, what would she be like later on if they divorced?

But for now, Bryan decided to remain silent. Arguing with Alesya would be a waste of time, and he didn't want to provoke Shabila further by not answering her calls.

"You..." Alesya, who had just entered Bryan's room, suddenly jumped. She put her hand on her chest to calm her racing heart. "If you come in, knock first. This isn't your room. And..."

Alesya swallowed her words as she saw her suitcase in Nicholas's hand. She now understood why Nicholas had come to Bryan's room.

Instead of arguing as they did before, Nicholas and Alesya fell silent. They both closed their mouths, even though they were standing so close and staring at each other.

Even Nicholas, who had finished with Alesya's suitcase, quickly left. He left Alesya with many questions in her mind about who Nicholas was and what his connection was to Bryan.

"Wait!" Alesya exclaimed. She was a bit annoyed that someone knocked on the door without warning, especially when she hadn't had a chance to change her clothes. She wanted to vent her anger at whoever was at the door.

"Excuse me, Miss. I'm Bi Dalimar. You can call me Bi, Ima," introduced herself a middle-aged woman to Alesya.

The woman didn't forget to bow slightly, showing respect to her new employer.

Alesya simply nodded.

"I was sent here by Mr. Doko. He said that Miss needs to come down as soon as possible before Mr. Bryan returns home. Because there's something important he wants to discuss regarding Mr. Aditama's debts."

Alesya's frustration was evident as she spoke with Handoko. She needed some time to adjust to her new surroundings and the situation she was forced into. Being thrust into this situation without her consent made her resentful, and the demands being placed on her felt overwhelming.

She examined the paper Handoko had given her and the large paper bag on the table. Her confusion deepened as she tried to grasp Handoko's intentions.

"Within a year, you must get pregnant, even if you don't give birth. Then I will pay off your father's debt along with the interest," Handoko stated while folding his hands in front of his chest. "If not, the remaining house and land will be seized. And, regrettably, your parents' graves will be relocated."

Alesya's eyes widened, and her anger slowly simmered as she realized that the terms of the agreement were nothing like what she had anticipated.

"To fulfill all the conditions I've set, you can't wait until tomorrow, let alone the day after. I want you to start tonight, seduce Bryan into sleeping with you." He pointed to the paper bag in front of them. "My wife, who is also your mother-in-law, has prepared everything and will assist you in getting pregnant quickly. She's currently purchasing some supportive items to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Rather than selling yourself to pay off your father's debts, it's better to please Bryan, even if he resists. Be a good and obedient wife for the sake of having a child to bring this to an end."

Alesya stared in disbelief at Handoko. In her heart, she cursed the man who used to greet her with a smile every time he visited their home. He seemed to treat her like a daughter, but that was when her father was still alive.

"Whenever Bryan is around, you should wear outfits like this, as he really likes women in stylish clothing," Handoko advised, examining Alesya from head to toe. "Don't be too conservative and old-fashioned like this. He doesn't like that, especially if it doesn't tempt him."

"I can't wear this in front of many men! As you know, there are not just Bryan but other men here as well. Besides, I..."

"I'm rarely at home, and there's no chance I'll see you dressed like that. Bryan's younger brother is a man, but he has no interest in women."

Tensions were rising as Shabila and Bryan had a serious conversation. Shabila wanted to move into their new home, but Bryan had to break the news that they would have to share it with Alesya as well, at least for a year or two, per Handoko's demands.

Shabila was clearly unhappy with the situation and expressed her concerns about Bryan spending time with Alesya. She accused Bryan of planning to be intimate with Alesya after being with her, which Bryan vehemently denied.

"Sha, enough! Don't say things like that!" Bryan exclaimed, trying to prevent the conversation from escalating into a bigger argument.

Shabila crossed her arms and looked away, clearly upset. The tension between them was palpable as they grappled with the unexpected circumstances surrounding their marriage and living arrangements.