Spending a fun night with friends meant a lot to Andre, who was busy every day. Lara's issue would certainly be his priority. Andre even exchanged schedules with another doctor to be with Riko for Lara!"Come on, stop pouting. Enjoy tonight and be happy, Bro!" Riko said, raising his glass. Andre just smiled wryly and ordered soda. "I have surgery scheduled for tomorrow, Bro! Can't afford to get drunk!""Ah! No fun!" Riko grumbled, but he still clinked his vodka glass with his friend's. "YOLO!"The atmosphere at the club was indeed lively, Andre admitted. The urge to drink alcohol was strong, but he had to be wise. Getting drunk with Riko would only cause trouble at work. Andre didn't know when he would be able to relax without worrying about his work schedule."Hey, how's your sister? Haven't heard from her lately?" Riko started a conversation. Andre just smiled, remembering her."She just got married. Probably still on her honeymoon," he replied casually."Holy shit! One less goddess
Lara widened her eyes at her friend's request. However, was Andre fit to be called that? When the hit-and-run case involving her mother still lingered in her mind."Sorry, Ndre. I want to rest," Lara redirected the conversation. She didn't want to answer Andre's questions, which seemed to expect hope for clarity in their relationship. It wasn't appropriate for them to reconnect. Their families were supposed to be enemies."Lara...." Andre seemed to understand Lara's defensive attitude. No matter how hard he tried, it seemed that Lara still believed that the Ramsey family was responsible for her mother's death. Yet, the autopsy results said otherwise."Please...." Lara now curled up and hid under her blanket. She thought, with her safety and the easing of the threat to Mahya, it should be enough evidence that Andre still valued their friendship from the past.Enough, that's all. Lara couldn't give Andre anything else, especially... if it concerned her feelings.Andre sighed deeply. He
"What?!" Seno growled when his assistant informed him of something that made his blood boil instantly. Seno's neck felt tight, but he tried to endure it. In a few minutes, Seno would be going up on stage for the launch of his new drug that he had been working on: Escitalopram.The drug was planned to be distributed massively to the public at subsidized prices considering... Seno was currently launching an action to reap unlimited profits from the side effects it would produce."Contact the Police Chief! I want to talk to him!" Seno replied gruffly before hanging up. He took a deep breath and tried to stabilize his erratic heartbeat. This time, Seno couldn't afford to lose track of Lara."What's wrong? Why do you look like that?" Olivia asked, joining him behind the stage."It's none of your business," Seno replied quickly. Lately, Seno's tension had been rising drastically. This was due to failure after failure in getting rid of Lara and Mahya. He couldn't afford to fall into the same
BUGH!“Aww!” Lara groaned as a man bumped into her.“Sorry, Miss ... here! Take this!” he said, handing her an old model phone with a note attached to it. ‘Answer this phone’. That was what the note said.“Hey! Mister! Wait!” Lara shouted at the man in the black hat who suddenly walked away. However, he ran even faster and then disappeared into the crowd. Lara stood still. Soon after, the phone rang.“Should I answer it?” Lara felt suspicious. The events that had happened to her recently made her increasingly cautious. Lara couldn't afford to be careless and endanger her life.The phone kept ringing. Lara ignored it. But seconds later, a message caught her attention. ‘Lynn, answer the phone’Lara's eyes widened. Lynn was the affectionate name her parents used. Only the three of them knew about it. Lara's heart sank. This incident felt almost like a dream.“Wh–who is this?” She wondered, but then the phone rang again. This time, Lara answered it with trembling hands. “He–hello?”“Lynn!
In that evening, Andre barely closed his eyes. He was in his apartment, but his heart and mind were still in Lara's hospital room."Sigh... Lara, how else can I bring you closer like before?" He murmured while staring at the pale blue ceiling of his room. Lara's presence was deeply etched in his heart. Andre couldn't just let it go. He wouldn't give up, especially now that Lara was no longer someone else's wife.Andre's phone vibrated. An unknown number appeared on the screen. Andre furrowed his brows in confusion, but... his intuition told him that he had to answer this call."Hello?" Andre greeted coldly. He didn't recognize the number displayed. Whose voice would greet him was still a mystery. Andre had to remain vigilant."Ndre. It's me, Lara."Instantly, Andre's heart raced faster than usual. His cold demeanor disappeared into thin air. Andre sat up straight and responded warmly to Lara's call. "Lara? Whose number is this?" Andre asked to confirm."It's someone's number that I do
The President Director just chuckled, as did Seno. Undeniably, Doctor Miriam was indeed beautiful, but for some reason, Seno didn't feel interested."I'm glad to do business with you, Mr. President Director," Seno said firmly, accompanied by a tight handshake that implied determination."I apologize if I joke around a lot, Sir. Please understand the effect of parents who want nothing but happiness for their only daughter," the President Director explained."Yes, it's not a problem, Sir. I understand completely. Oh yes, for the transaction, how is it?" Seno asked, followed by a hearty laugh to disguise the fact that he needed the funds urgently."Ah, yes! Tonight, it can be settled by my Finance Manager. You just need to wait for the news," the President Director of Andromeda explained confidently. Miriam nodded gently, while Seno laughed even louder."Great! Great! Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. President Director.""You're welcome, Sir."After the energy-draining business meetin
Madam chuckled softly. It seemed like she knew her daughter's habits very well."You really want to know, Lynn?" she teased, moving closer to Lara."Come on, Mother! Spit it out!" Lara urged impatiently. Her face was getting redder, but Lara refused to say anything other than a quick and straightforward command to reveal the location of her child.Madam grinned, putting her sunglasses back on. The strong wind blew, bringing a momentary peace for her."He's in—"Before Madam could continue her sentence, the roar of engines thundered from above. A helicopter flew low, shaking the situation below."MADAM! Interpol is here! We need to go!""Damn it!" Madam looked annoyed and cursed under her breath. But she quickly glanced sadly at her daughter before running towards the helicopter, which now extended a sturdy rope for her."Lynn, remember the suitcase I left with you? There's a key and an address, just go there. Everything you want to know is there," Madam said, looking straight at her d
Andre was shocked by the news from the nurse who had just entered Lara's hospital room."Ndre!" Lara smiled joyfully and held Andre's hand tightly and warmly. "Ra! Let's go to Mahya's room!" Andre invited while holding Lara's hand and walking slightly hurriedly towards the intensive care unit on the top floor.***"Mahya!" Lara called out emotionally as she hugged her friend who was still struggling to move her body."Aww! Ouch," Mahya groaned playfully when Lara came and immediately showered her with hugs."How are you? Where does it hurt?" Lara asked with concern. She stepped back a bit so Mahya could breathe easier, but then the black-haired girl just smiled broadly."My heart hurts," she joked.Lara pouted and lightly hit Mahya's chest. "Don't joke!""Seriously, you know! My heart hurts. How could we be caught off guard like this, huh?" Mahya joked lightly, recalling the unfortunate events that had befallen them both."Come on, forget about it," Lara said softly while gently strok