When the clock struck 5 in the evening, Anton hastily began packing up the items he had brought with him for the past 2 days in Surabaya. He meticulously scanned through all of his belongings and checked every corner of the room to ensure that nothing was left behind. Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"I don't understand why the hotel staff here enjoys bothering people when they're trying to relax," Anton grumbled, his irritation evident as he quickly slung his backpack over both his shoulders.
The door creaked open, revealing the girl he usually referred to as the "little rascal," standing there with a wide grin, waving her hand.
"What are you doing here, you little rascal?" Anton growled, looking at Daveina with irritation.
"Oh, Uncle, why are you still so grumpy? You'll lose your handsome looks, you know! And you'll age faster too! Poor mustache, it's going to rust before it even gets any
"Why the long face, Anton? You look like you've hung out laundry. Have you found your future wife already? I heard you're planning to bring in four at once!" Andra teased while stifling a laugh and taking a seat across from Anton, who appeared to be staring at his flat screen intently. But Andra was sure something else was bothering his friend.Hearing Andra's informal words, Anton understood that his friend wanted to talk about something other than campus matters. "I think I need some counseling, bro, seriously unlucky!" Anton sighed and shifted his attention from the screen in front of him."I know, it's... about women, right? As far as I remember, you've never been this restless. Come on, spill the beans. Which lady managed to melt the heart of a reformed playboy like you?" Andra replied, now getting enthusiastic with a teasing smile. Anton grimaced in annoyance because his friend's guess was spot on."She's still a l
Delon fell silent for a moment, trying to digest Dave's words. "What? So, Mr. Dave has been ordering someone to spy on Aurora, and of course, I couldn't escape his surveillance," Delon muttered to himself quietly. "Shit, shit!" Delon cursed while clenching his fists tightly. The more people involved, the higher the risk of blowing his two-year-long cover, and if he failed in this mission, his career would be ruined. After this mission ended, he had to erase all traces and even his own identity.Reluctantly, Delon left his disguise behind and, once he felt safe, he quickly got into his car. He removed his fake mustache, wig, and the ragged clothing that clung to his body.Dave booked the fastest flight available that afternoon to get to Yogyakarta as soon as possible. He also contacted Anton to check on Aurora's whereabouts at her home, as Aurora's phone had become inactive since his informant reported losing track of her.
Aurora felt a throbbing pain in her head and a limp body, as if she had no bones, due to the repeated effects of the sedative administered by her kidnapper every time she started to regain consciousness. She had no idea how long she had been unconscious. Her hands touched her head as she tried to open her eyes slowly. With the little strength she had left and her heart pounding, she mustered the courage to open her eyes.Blink... Aurora's eyelids opened wide, but her body froze with fear as she realized she was lying on a comfortable bed. She could feel her heart racing as fear coursed through her veins. She began to touch her clothes, checking if they were still intact or...? Aurora quickly shook her head, dispelling the frightening thoughts that could shatter her life. She breathed a sigh of relief because her clothing appeared to be as she had worn it when she left for campus.Aurora shifted her position to sit up and observed the room, which was predominantly white with silver acc
Aurora slowly opened the bathroom door while silently reciting a prayer in her heart, hoping that someone would come to her rescue. Without changing her clothes, Aurora reluctantly stepped out of the bathroom. Kenzi was waiting for her, wearing a loving smile that made Aurora's heart race as her face turned paler."Let's eat first; I don't want you to get sick," Kenzi said gently as he held Aurora's hand and led her to sit on the sofa in the room."I want to go home, Kenzi," Aurora replied while giving Kenzi a sharp look, trying to gather her courage. However, Kenzi remained indifferent and picked up a plate of food, intending to feed Aurora."I want to go home!" Aurora shouted, refusing the plate that Kenzi offered and pushing it away forcefully. Crash... The plate was thrown forcefully, shattering into pieces with its contents scattered on the floor."What's wrong, My Lord?" A large, intimidating man with dark skin and a fearsome appearance entered the room hastily upon hearing the
Dave quickly carried Aurora out of the room, but suddenly, a pistol was pointed directly at his temple."She belongs to me."Door"Quick, take Aurora and go!" Delon shouted after managing to shoot Kenzi's hand and then taking cover behind a wall while firing at Kenzi's henchmen who continued to attack."Damn, they keep multiplying," Delon cursed as he pulled another revolver from inside his jacket and continued to return fire with both hands. Delon didn't expect a new wave of attackers from outside, especially since he had already neutralized all of Kenzi's men with his team.A shootout was inevitable. Dave clenched his jaw and lowered Aurora to hide behind his back."How dare you touch my woman!" Dave shouted with fury, then struck Kenzi's face and kicked him mercilessly.Kenzi groaned in pain, his face bruised. "It turns out Aurora's lips are sweeter than I imagined," Kenzi taunted with a smile that further enraged Dave.Door
Dave relentlessly attacked James, beating him mercilessly until James collapsed. "Goodbye, Uncle James. I'm sorry I have to end it all now," Dave said, raising his pistol and aiming it at James's head. But suddenly, Dave remembered Aurora's terrified look at him. He hesitated, then fired multiple shots into James's side instead. Delon was taken aback by Dave's actions. Dave then discarded his pistol in a random direction."Delon, take them away before I kill him," Dave ordered, finally coming back to his senses."Quick, take them!" Delon instructed his men, who began to evacuate the victims, both alive and deceased."You should get to the hospital," Delon suggested when he saw Dave's severe wounds. But it seemed that Dave's injuries weren't affecting him much; he appeared calm and untroubled."I'm fine, kid. Injuries like these won't kill me," Dave replied nonchalantly as he walked out of the grand house. Delon shook his head, looking at the blood that co
"It seems like you missed me a lot, little girl," Ferdinan said, extending his arms towards Erika. Back then, Ferdinan had loved Erika deeply, but it was more of a brotherly love. However, due to a misunderstanding, his friendship with Alan had strained as Alan became jealous of their closeness. Ferdinan never had the chance to explain his feelings for Erika to Alan; he had to leave because his mission was completed, and he had to disappear without a trace.Erika stood there, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her memories with Ferdinan flashed before her eyes. He had always been there for her. After her parents passed away, leaving her an orphan, Ferdinan had been her superhero, always ready and vigilant by her side. Unbeknownst to Erika, Ferdinan had been sent by her father before his death to protect her from her uncle and relatives who sought to harm her for the inheritance.Due to his genuine sympathy, Ferdinan's feelings had truly Daveeloped. During his three years
Maria's life seemed to have been drained from her body when she saw Aurora's expression when she woke up earlier. Aurora sat quietly with a vacant stare, her hands clutching her legs. She didn't even seem to notice Maria's presence beside her. After a while, Aurora smiled, then silently began to cry. If the nurse hadn't given her a sedative, her condition might have been even worse, and according to the nurse, it could have been much more severe."Maybe we should go home, Pa. Arabella must be alone at home," Andra suggested, which was immediately agreed upon by Hendrik. Andra held both Hendrik and Maria's hands, kissing the back of each hand, followed by Aryan.In the next room, Dave still hadn't regained consciousness after the surgery. Sekar stared blankly at Dave, never expecting such a terrible tragedy to strike her family again. At her age, which had passed the half-century mark, she felt that she could no longer bear to see one of her family members injured, even