"Sophia, are you in the room?" Edward had arrived at his apartment precisely at seven o'clock in the evening. After finishing work, he had a chance to stop first at a law firm to help take care of Sophia's divorce papers. Edward wasn't kidding. He was earnest about separating the woman from her best friend, who turned out to be a jerk. If he had known Sophia's fate would be like now, maybe from the start, Edward would never have been willing, let alone let Sophia fall into Tristan's hands. His best friend was outrageous in treating the woman he loved. If on the first day Edward still heard Sophia cry throughout the silence of the night, on this third day, he no longer heard her. Edward had high hopes that what he did could improve the mental condition of the woman he loved so much that it would no longer be as bad as before. "Sophia, are you all right?" Once again, Edward chanted Sophia's name in front of the bedroom door when he found the woman didn't answer. Worried that someth
Tristan was confident that his ears were still functioning very, very well. Listening to the words that just came out of Alfonso's mouth, he immediately blinked. Digest for a few seconds and then think again and again. Is what his father-in-law said the truth or just nonsense to invite his emotions. Like lightning strikes in broad daylight, he again discovers a new reality. It turns out that Raphael is his birth father. Did Tristan immediately believe it? Of course not. He even tried hard to deny what Alfonso had just said. "Don't be crazy, Pa! What kind of bullshit do you want to tell me?" said the man casually. As much as possible, keep his face of continue to look calm. Tristan must not be provoked by the bait that Alfonso just threw. "So you doubt what I said?" Alfonso replied with a smile. The man's face was genuinely mocking. "Have you forgotten about the news about the scandal between Gracia and Raphael that I told you a while ago? I'm sure you must have proven the truth yo
"Tristan, how long are you going to keep sipping your drink?" said Nicholas, sitting with Tristan at the time at their regular Bar. Nicholas was already home. He was even getting ready to go on a date with Claire. A few minutes before he left, Tristan suddenly called. The man asked to be followed up because he was currently drunk, and he couldn't drive a car when he got home. Worried, Nicholas could not help but agree to pick the man up. When he arrived at the Connaught Bar in the Mayfair area, Nicholas could see Tristan sitting alone in a semi-drunk position. The man continued to gulp down the drink in his hand. Meanwhile, from time to time, Nicholas also heard his best friend talking. I don't know what he said. "Come on, get up quickly. I'm taking you right now," Nicholas ordered once more. He was dizzy when he saw his best friend's behavior. Tristan is just like Jacob. When there's a problem, always go to the Bar to pass the time with a drink. Both always think alcohol is the b
Tristan's life has been chaotic and increasingly uncertain this past week. After knowing the remarkable fact that he was Raphael's biological son, until this moment, he still didn't want to admit it until this moment. Raphael had tried many times to get close. He also tried many times to provide clarification, but still, Tristan didn't care. Even though they were still standing in the same building, Tristan had closed all access for Raphael to meet him. Busy with his thoughts, suddenly, a knock came on the door. A few seconds later, Mario's figure and another figure that Tristan had been waiting for all this time. "Detective Joseph." Tristan immediately stood up. He stretched out his hand, inviting Joseph to shake hands. "Please have a seat. I've been waiting for you for a long time." Joseph sat down quickly. The middle-aged man immediately opened the bag he was carrying to take out a folder, then handed it over to Tristan immediately. "This is a summary of the reports I've colle
"You know, Adrian? I've been planning all these plans for a long time. Looking for the right time to eliminate Andrew from the face of this earth," said Alfonso. "But why get rid of it, sir? Isn't Mr. Andrew an old friend of yours?" Adrian looked surprised. He wondered why his boss insisted on drawing up a plan as neat as possible to eliminate his own best friend. "It's that simple. I don't like Andrew choosing Raphael over me. Foxtail can be where he is now because of my role in raising him." Adrian nodded in understanding. Understand how Alfonso feels. "Then how come Julio was willing to follow your orders? I'm sure what you ordered put the lives of all of you in the car at risk." Alfonso seemed to be smiling. Leaning his shoulder on the back of the chair, he then explained again. "I know Julio requires a lot of money to support his family. For that, I purposely ordered my people to kidnap his wife and children. I moved them to a safe place. what I ordered." "So because of th
At that time, Sophia was already in Edward's car. Her mind was utterly unfocused. Anxiety and fear now creep into her brain and mind while on the way to her father's office. For some reason, Sophia felt sure, after seeing her, Tristan would decide to go straight to his father at the office. Because she was worried that something untoward would happen, she forced Edward to deliver it immediately. Sophia's worries grew, even more when the car they were both in was stuck in traffic for a while. From the corner of his eye, Edward could see how agitated the woman beside him was. Occasionally look to the right and left. It seems to check the cellphone screen as if waiting for someone's phone call. Taking the initiative to lighten the mood, Edward was reprimanded and then offered Sophia a bottle of drink. "Drink it," Edward prodded. "I thought this might calm you down a bit. I see. You look like someone who is worrying about something." Sophia turned her head, then nodded. Grabbing the b
Raphael seemed to be walking in a hurry down the corridor of the police station. A few minutes earlier, he, who had just finished work, was immediately approached by Mario, who was Tristan's assistant. The man came with important news which of course made him very surprised. "Mr. Raphael, I'm sorry to interrupt your time. But it looks like you should hurry to the police station right now." Raphael, who had just turned off the laptop in front of him, immediately looked up. The man's brows were drawn in. Of course, he was confused why Mario suddenly came to his room instead of telling him to go straight to the police station. Did Tristan report it? Or maybe there is something else that escapes his control. He chose to clarify directly to prove all the thoughts running through his mind. "Police station? Why would I go there, Mario?" Mario took a step forward. After his position was just right, he again answered questions from the man in the line of the leader of the Foxtail Corporat
Tristan immediately took significant steps when he just got off the car. Behind the man, Mario's figure was seen following him with several files and items to give to the police investigators. After yesterday's questioning of Raphael, it was Tristan's turn to come to the police station to fulfill the summons as a witness to the shooting that was targeted at him but instead hit his wife. As soon as he arrived at the investigation room, he was immediately directed to sit down. Undergo the initial examination for approximately 60 minutes. "Mr. Tristan Quartararo, could you please tell us the chronology of yesterday's events?" one of the police officers asked Tristan. Meanwhile, the other officers seemed to be listeners and, simultaneously, taking notes on what Tristan might say soon. "It all started when I accidentally visited Alfonso Adelaide in his office that afternoon." "For work?" Tristan shook his head. "I purposely came there to clarify an old matter that I also reported yes
"Happy birthday Matthew, Shawn and Chelsea. Now blow out your candles together."Kimora and Olivia looked enthusiastic about celebrating the birthday of their daughter, who is now three years old, at the big Geraldo family's house. Meanwhile, Arsene, Oliver, and Mario, who were standing behind, could only watch how excited the young mothers were to arrange their children to pose as they were told."Mom, I'm tired," complained Shawn, who is the youngest child of Arsene. Compared to Matthew, who was mostly silent, Shawn has protested countless times to his mother and Auntie."In a moment honey. Let this photographer take your best shots first.""But I'm hungry," the toddler complained. "Can I have the birthday cake right now?" he asked with a pleading expression in the voice typical of a small child.Seeing his son who needed help, Arsene immediately approached. Approaching then handed me a plate containing a birthday cake that had been cut. "Eat."Shawn just looked at the proffered pla
"Chelsea Imanuella Harald. What a beautiful name. As beautiful as her Mama. As beautiful as her Auntie too. And would be the prettiest in the Harald or Smith family."While continuing to joke, Sophia seemed very happy to help Aurora take care of this beautiful baby girl who was only one week old. Since there was no one at Mario's house, Aurora decided to temporarily stay back at the Quartararo family's house at least until the baby was one month old.Everyone also knows, Mario has to keep working. There was no way he could stay at home to keep Aurora company. For this reason too, he finally agreed to his wife's request to return temporarily to the old house."I've already bathed your baby, Aurora. She's even beautiful in her casual clothes. Now, you can breastfeed this baby first," Sophia said, handing over the baby she was carrying to her mother."Thank you very much, Sophia," Aurora said with a smile. "I don't know what it would be like if I still forced myself to live in our house.
This afternoon, Sophia specifically asked her mother to accompany her to the detention center because she wanted to meet her father. In fact, two days ago he had gone there.Not without reason today Sophia decided to visit again. Because the day of her future baby's birth was so close, she wanted to ask her father's blessing and at the same time tell her that in the future she might not be able to visit just to visit."Why did you come again? You should have had a lot of rest at home, Sophia. Isn't your due date very close?"Alfonso himself was amazed because this afternoon he was visited by his wife and daughter again. Usually, Mikayla visits every three or five days. But this week, the two most precious women in his life had visited him three times.To be honest, Alfonso was very happy to have this kind of constant visit. However, knowing the condition of her daughter, who is about to give birth soon, she is certainly worried about Sophia's health and her future grandchildren."It's
Of the many countries that Tristan has offered, Sophia remains in her stance, namely choosing Dubai as the top choice destination that she likes so much. In fact, if you want luxury, the United States also offers the same thing. But somehow, Sophia did not turn away from her choice.Dubai itself is one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, it is no doubt a major tourist destination not only in Asia but also in the world. Who would have thought, Dubai was once a desert area that was so barren.Now? This city has grown rapidly and become one of the richest cities in the world. Its beauty and splendor is unquestionable. There are many luxury facilities offered by this city.This desert city is known for its liberal policies, excellent infrastructure, and excellent tourism facilities. Apart from that, Dubai is also blessed with a very strategic location geographically.Tristan as a businessman sees Dubai as a developing city that has great potential to develop various forms o
Tristan remembered correctly, one day he asked his wife. Out of all the places in the world, which one do you want to visit the most? Previously he offered Paris, Zurich, Milan, or Turkey.With full confidence, Sophia said Dubai was a place she really wanted to visit. According to Sophia, Dubai is a magical city where for the first time she could feel the sweet and sincere attitude that Tristan showed. He remembers, when he was in Dubai, his days were full of joy. That's why, the beautiful lady was eager to go back there to reminisce about those times.Because this is also Tristan's consideration in giving his wife the gift of traveling to Dubai. The day before the trip, Tristan decided to stop first at the hospital just to see doctor Hansel. According to him, there are important things that he really needs to discuss and consult in depth with the doctor who has been treating his wife so far.Tristan just wanted to make sure whether Sophia could be taken on long trips. Or it could eve
Sophia looked surprised when she opened the toilet door she accidentally ran into Edward. He didn't know whether out there Tristan had also seen Edward or maybe he was just the one who accidentally met a man who used to be so close to him.Staring coldly. Scan from head to toe. Sophia could feel how Edward's eyes seemed interested in looking at her stomach which was now very bulging. Maybe surprised or maybe also wondering. To be sure, after that it was very clear that Edward's direct dislike towards Sophia.Sophia was right. What had happened to them maybe he couldn't just forget about it. He knew Edward must still be furious. Evidently, when Sophia reprimanded, the man was being ignorant. Waiting for Sophia to shift before she chose to step into the main toilet door."Edward," Sophia called boldly before he disappeared from her sight.Meanwhile, Edward had stopped in his tracks. Without turning his head, or rather turning his back on Sophia's position, he just stood stiffly. Waiting
"I don't want to know Alexius. Anyway, you have to bring Shawarma which tastes like I ate when I was in Dubai the other day. Can you bear to see the child in my stomach thrashing because his wish was not fulfilled?"Aleixus let out a long breath. The last two days he had been confused by Sophia's request, which he considered so difficult and unreasonable.Entering the gestational age of more than seven months, Sophia has been asking strange things lately. Yes, let's just say the woman was craving. It's just that, what makes Alexius dizzy himself, sometimes his requests don't make sense. Just like he ordered. The employer's wife has been complaining for two days and asking to buy Shawarma, or Middle Eastern bread, which is filled with meat mixed with vegetables, such as kebabs.I don't know where to start from, the woman whines every day to find the food. Alexius was getting dizzy himself because he had been around London, but couldn't find what his mistress asked for."But it is very
"Sophia, quickly open your bedroom door right now!"Mikayla's faint voice sounded so loud from outside the room. Followed by a knock on the door that got louder and louder instead of disappearing.Sophia who had just woken up immediately straightened up. Tying her hair first, she glanced at the clock on the nightstand even though it was only six in the morning. According to him, it is still too early to wake up. After all, he wasn't working. Then, why did his mother wake him up so early?"Sophia, hurry up, son. You heard Mama's voice, right? There's something important you need to know right away!"Once again Mikayla called. Making Sophia inevitably decide to hurry up. He walked unsteadily to the door, then opened it quickly."What's wrong, Mom? It's still too early. Why are you already screaming out there?"Sophia's face clearly showed a lazy expression. After all, he was still very sleepy because last night his eyes could only close when it was so late because there were so many thi
***Sophia seemed to be sitting casually in front of her dressing table. After changing her clothes, the woman decided to clean the traces of make up that had stuck to her face while muttering to herself because she was annoyed with what Tristan had just done to her."You annoying! Why are you so selfish, Tristan. Yesterday you desperately rejected all my arguments. You rejected my apology. Now? Suddenly came, then apologized casually? Don't be crazy! I won't forgive you that easily. It's my own fault You've pissed me off so much."Sophia knows and is aware that the origin of this problem is that she is determined to carry out a pregnancy program without permission. But no matter what, he already tried to apologize. Not just once, but repeatedly. He even revealed all the evidence that his condition was not what Tristan was worried about. However, it's still useless. The man did not even open the door for forgiveness until he finally decided to go to his parents' house for a while.Sop