"This is the latest report from our Quality Control department, Helena." Wilna quickly handed her the file that had just come out of the printer. It wasn't much, but what was on it was the most important part Helena needed to know."They work so fast." Helena laughed between her compliments. "I wonder what Arslan will say when he finds out there's a surprise inspection.""Maybe a tantrum?" Wilna added her own amused giggle. "That guy is really quite annoying, Helena. I suppose his reason for coming here wasn't just to discuss production and cooperation with Nakia, but to flirt with you as well.""Let it be." Helena adjusted her glasses. "I don't care what he does. The more he tried to get closer, the more I held on to him so he wouldn't let go. And when he realizes he's the one who's trapped, he won't be able to escape.""You're terrible, Helena." Wilna sat down in one of the chairs in front of Helena's desk. It was just a short distance from Helena's large desk, which was covered with
"Is something on your mind?" Tiara asked, looking curious. Since her fiancé picked her up in the office lobby, he'd been looking a bit burdened. On the way home, Arslan didn't say much. He just went along with all of Tiara's complaints. Normally, even though his tone was a bit annoying, Tiara always knew that Arslan was listening to her.But this time, Arslan was acting differently. Even after they got to the Tan family house, where Mirna and Yori had made a special dinner, Arslan still looked a bit out of place."Honey, Ar... Arslan."Arslan blinked in response to Tiara's voice. Then he looked at the person he was talking to, who had been standing close by. From the look in Tiara's eyes, Arslan could tell she wanted an explanation. Maybe it was because he'd been so focused on the production issue that suddenly fell apart."Nothing." Arslan gave a little smile, trying to calm Tiara down a bit. Try not to let on to his future wife about what happened at Intel Corp. Although Arslan thou
"Am I disturbing you?" Thomas enquired, picking up the snacks on the table. But just as he was about to swallow, he had the feeling that someone was watching him. When Wilna glanced over, it seemed like she wasn't too happy about Thomas eating the snacks she'd prepared for Helena."No problem, right?" Thomas asked, without any sense of guilt. "Is it okay if I eat this, Wilna?"Wilna tried to be patient. She couldn't go against Thomas, who was also her superior. "No problem, Mr. Thomas. No problem. I'll get Miss Helena something else to snack on." But every now and then, Wilna had to speak up a little more forcefully to deal with Thomas' behavior. "Because Miss Helena usually wants an afternoon snack. Miss Helena's pregnancy has meant a few changes to her diet."Thomas didn't say anything. "I forgot my sister was pregnant.""What's the reason for your visit, Thomas? Don't you have a lot of client meetings?"Helena just gave Thomas's childish behavior a quick once-over. She thought he w
"Do you think I should stop by and see Papa?" Tiara wanted to double-check one more time before letting Arslan drive the car out of the house area. Since her future husband got a call from his father, Tiara's feelings have been all over the place. Arslan's face was also more wrinkled and he looked stressed.At least Tiara wanted to help Arslan relieve some of the pressure he was feeling, even if she didn't know what was causing it."No need." Arslan tried to smile to reassure Tiara. It wasn't that he didn't want to invite Tiara, but he thought it would be better if she wrapped up with Deny Jacob and Warren first. On top of that, he wanted to show that he could still handle the problems that came up.That includes this unexpected incident."Okay then." Tiara was trying to show some flexibility. "I was asked by your mother to stay overnight. There are still a few things we need to discuss, particularly regarding Yori. You know, I get the feeling that your sister is feeling down because
"Miss Helena, we'll be at the Edison family's main house in a moment," Michael told her. He glanced into the rear-view mirror to make sure the woman in the passenger seat heard him.Since he was asked to stay close to Helena, Michael has followed her wherever she's gone, including now. He's attending the banquet held at the Edison family's main house. To be more precise, it's the banquet to welcome Helena back to the main house."I know," Helena replied with a small smile. "Everything went smoothly with the banquet preparations, right?""I haven't heard of any issues so far, Miss Helena."Helena's smile got even bigger. "Thanks, Michael. You've been a huge help to me. And can you not call me Miss Helena? It feels a bit awkward. I gave you a heads-up, didn't I? Or should I speak with Mr. Tommy Andreas?"Michael let out a short laugh. "You win. Well, umm... Helena?""It's always the woman who wins an argument with a man, isn't it?"Once again, Michael's laughter was the dominant sound.
Tiara walked into her future husband's room with a confident stride. Two boutique workers were carrying several suits that would be worn for their upcoming wedding, following behind Tiara. Tiara's growing baby bump was on full display. After all, there was no way she could hide this pregnancy, right?"Can I come in, Darling?" Tiara asked in a pleasant tone. She kept knocking on Arslan's door, but she wasn't planning on waiting for him to answer. When she walked in, Arslan was, as usual, working on some files. But the man's face still looked the same as when he returned last night: agitated and stressed."You're here," Arslan said, trying to smile, but it was difficult because he was under a lot of pressure. He had to wrap things up soon before it was too late. While Arslan's proposal to Deny Jacob was reasonable, there was still the question of whether there was enough time to make the necessary fixes."Have a seat." One thing Arslan needed to focus on right now was his wedding. We ca
Helena checked her watch. She still had a little time before her appointment. She was curious about what Tiara wanted to talk to her about. Even though she had a pretty good idea of what the meeting was going to be about, Helena still wanted to go ahead with it. She wasn't going to back down or let someone who had treated her unfairly get the better of her.Even so, she felt a bit lazy, considering how much she was enjoying the place."Helena," someone called, making her turn her head slightly. She was flabbergasted by what the caller had just said.Helena was spending the rest of the day relaxing in her father's mansion in the right wing. It's a cool, well-organized space with lots of plants that are well looked after. Helena was happy to spend time there, leaving Thomas to discuss some important matters while Wilna had said goodbye after lunch. She said she had something to take care of and would let Helena know as soon as she could."Who is he?" Helena asked, looking curious. "Is .
"How's it going?" Deny Jacob asked, with a look that still showed emotion. What happened with Intel and what that could mean for the company because of what happened yesterday could have a big impact."We should have the repair results for you tomorrow, Mr. Deny." Arslan tried to stay calm. "I've asked the production manager to bring the repair samples over right away and take another look so we can avoid any problems.""What about the Cyber product? Everything's fine, right?""Yes," Arslan replied right away. "The shipment to the Cyber warehouse is on track to arrive today as scheduled. The samples they're testing came through just fine. I'm meeting with Mr. Baron tomorrow. We'll be discussing the results of products with Intel technology that are bound to catch a lot of people's attention." He gave a little smile that seemed to say he was happy with the results of this work."Good. Keep up the good work. I think you should also visit Nakia. Try to show you're sorry for what you did w
The school hall was filled with the noise of the students who were busy preparing for Olin's farewell event. That day, Olin stood in the center of the hall in his neat school uniform. Although he tried to smile, the heaviness of leaving this place was clear on his face.“Lin, are you sure you want to go?” Jihan stood beside him, her eyes glazed over. “You know we're all not willing to let you go.”Olin took a deep breath, then looked at his best friend. “Jihan, I have to go. I can't stay here.”“Why not? We can face this together. You don't have to run away from everything.”Olin smiled, but didn't answer. He knew this decision was the best for him and for his family.One by one, his friends came up to Olin, saying goodbye. Adel, Maria, and Rihanna had been crying since the beginning of the show.“We'll miss your chatty voice in class,” Adel said as she wiped away her tears.
“Dad, I need to talk,” Olin's voice was soft but full of anxiety. She stood in the doorway of her father's study. Michael, who was busy reading a document, looked at his daughter. There was something in her tone of voice that made Michael immediately close the document and wave a hand, inviting her in.“Sure, honey. What's wrong? Sit here,” he said, pointing to the chair in front of him.Olin stepped in slowly, sitting with her back straight but her face downcast. She clutched the hem of her sweater tightly, a clear sign that she was agitated.“Pa... I'm confused. I don't know where to start,” she said finally, her voice trembling.Michael smiled a little, trying to offer some comfort. “Try starting with what's bothering you, Lin. Papa is here to listen.”Olin lifted his head, looking up at his father with teary eyes. “It's about Andy, Pa. And about what Mama said yesterday at the festival.&rdqu
“Olin, what's wrong? You're not usually like this,” Jihan opened the conversation in a quiet but worried voice. They were sitting on a bench in the school garden during recess. Olin just sighed, his eyes fixed on the grass in front of him.“I'm fine, Ji,” Olin replied briefly, without turning his head.Adel, who was sitting beside him, rolled her eyes. “It's okay? Seriously, Lin? If you're okay, why do you look like you've lost something? Even your voice isn't as loud as usual.”“Yeah, Lin,” Maria added as she leaned forward, trying to find Olin's gaze. “You didn't even respond when we teased Rihana earlier. You're usually the most excited when there's something to joke about.”Rihana nodded in agreement, though she was a little disturbed by the discussion. “That's right, Lin. You didn't even laugh when I almost fell earlier. Are you sick? Or... something wrong at home?”Olin s
All the way home, Helena chose to remain silent. The atmosphere in the car was eerily quiet, filled only by the sound of tires rustling across the road. Occasionally, Olin glanced at her mother, hoping for an explanation, but Helena kept her eyes straight ahead, focused on the road stretching out in front of her.Helena was being deliberate. She knew that if this conversation took place in the car, she would not be able to convey everything calmly. The mixed feelings she had been bottling up for so long were now coming back to the surface, hitting her hard ever since that encounter at the festival.“What are you really thinking, Helena?” she muttered to herself. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, while her mind went back to the past that she wanted to forget.Helena knew the look Andy had given Olin earlier. It wasn't just a friend's look. There was something there-a feeling she recognized all too well. It made her chest tight, not because
“Olin, are you ready?” Jihan's voice broke the silence in the preparation room. She looked up at her best friend sitting at the piano, seemingly practicing the last notes.Olin let out a long breath, trying to compose himself. “Not sure, Jihan. I don't know why our homeroom teacher chose me to perform. There are many others who are better.”Jihan chuckled and sat next to him. “Olin, you're really good. They chose you because you're the best. Besides, you're not alone. We're all here to support you.”“But my family will come,” Olin rolled his eyes. “I told them that Mama was enough. If they all came, I'd be even more nervous.”“Your family is fun,” Jihan patted his shoulder. “Think of them as hard-core fans.”Meanwhile, on the main stage, Andy stood in the center of the crowd, monitoring the festival. His face serious, he occasionally spoke into a walkie-talkie to ma
“Who are you looking at, Lin?” Jihan's voice suddenly broke the silence in the cafeteria, making Olin startle and almost choke on the orange juice he had just gulped down.“Huh? Who?” Olin hurriedly turned to Jihan with a panicked face, trying to hide his nervousness.Jihan narrowed her eyes, giving Olin a probing look. “Don't pretend, I saw you just now looking at Andy from a distance. What's wrong, huh?”Olin let out a long breath, then shook his head quickly. “Nothing, Jihan. You saw it wrong.”However, Adel, who was sitting next to Jihan, immediately chimed in. “Oh? Andy? Isn't he that cold guy who rarely talks? How can you be interested, Lin?”“I'm not interested! Gosh, what's wrong with you guys?” Olin tried to deny it, even though his face was starting to turn red. He knew Jihan wouldn't let go of this topic easily.Vina, who was usually more reserved, suddenly ch
“Helena, you look a little tense,” Michael said in a soft tone as they sat in the living room after dinner. He looked at his wife, who sat staring blankly out the window, her eyes seemingly glazed over.Helena took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. “I'm fine, Michael. It's just... earlier, when I met Jacob's family, I felt that there was something evocative of the past. Especially with that young man present... I feel anxious.”Michael looked at his wife with concern. “Are you feeling anxious because of him? Or is it something else?”Helena shook her head slowly. “Not because of him, Michael. It's more about the complicated past... which is long forgotten, but not completely gone. I know I've forgiven everyone, including Tiara and Arslan. But seeing their son, seeing him next to Luna... it's like I'm reminded of everything that happened.”Michael sighed and sat closer, taking Helena's hand gently. &l
“Ah, Olin, you finally came too!” Vera greeted Olin with a warm hug, her eyes shining with excitement. “Grandma's been waiting a long time.”Olin smiled and returned the hug. “Yes, Grandma, I'm sorry I couldn't make it. I had a little business earlier.”Helena, his mother, greeted Vera with a warm smile. “Thank you for inviting us, Vera. We're glad we could make it.”Meanwhile, Michael, Olin's father, who was rather quiet, just smiled and greeted Tomy who was busy in the kitchen. “Grandpa, how are you?” he said as he sat down at the dining table.“Ah, Michael! I'm fine, my son. Come, sit, sit. Lunch is ready,” Tomy said with a big smile, his eyes radiating warmth.Olin nodded, followed him into the dining room, and sat next to Vera. Vera immediately grasped his hand with great concern. “Come on, sit down first, son. I want to hear how you're doing.”Olin smil
Andy sat on the living room sofa, scrolling through his phone without really paying attention to the screen. His lips formed a small smile, recalling the moment when Olin bravely chased after his cell phone thief. The girl was completely different from his first image-there was no fear, only genuine courage.However, her smile did not go unnoticed by Luna Jacob, her grandmother who was knitting in a rocking chair not far from her. The old woman knew her grandson all too well. Andy, who was usually serious and quiet, was often seen smiling to himself these days.“What's wrong, Andy?” Luna's soft voice broke the silence.Andy looked up, a little surprised. “What, Grandma?”Luna stopped knitting, looking up at her grandson with concerned eyes. “You seem different lately. Is there something you want to tell me?”Andy smiled slightly, trying to distract her grandmother. “Nothing, Grandma. Probably just a lot on