Tora's request successfully captured everyone's attention, especially Sebastian, who looked stern and unwilling upon hearing the request."What do you mean?" Sebastian's voice sounded tense and cautious. His body language was entirely focused on Tora, as if he was preparing to confront his brother-in-law."Yes, son. Why are you requesting this?" Mrs. Herlinda chimed in.Tora glanced at Tera, giving a small smile and nod. His eyes winked, seemingly trying to reassure his anxious brother-in-law about his safety from Sebastian Lim's anger."Mother, he is my only sibling. The firstborn in our family. The beloved grandchild of our grandparents. In reality, he got married a while ago, but unfortunately, the rushed ceremony prevented us from visiting our grandparents and our mother to seek their blessings. So, I want to take my brother home, visit the family burial, and ask for their blessings. It's believed that the blessings of our ancestors will help lead to a better and happier life."Th
"Hey, do you remember when you used to drive me to Jakarta when I first went to Singapore?" Tera asked, pausing as she was opening her younger sibling's new car door.The luxurious white car had a trendy design, a stylish Range Rover that exuded elegance and grandeur."Do you remember? Why, sis?""Do you remember what you said back then?""What did I say, sis? What did I say back then?""You said, 'Once we graduate, we have to work hard so we can buy a nice car and don't have to take the bus.' Well, maybe this is God's answer for you.""God's answer?""Yes, considering the giver's nature, we can never repay the car and all the facilities that man has provided. So, we should accept it with gratitude. Maybe Mamak Herlinda's explanation is correct, that the car and all these amenities are meant to comfort you from a distance.""I hope the man's intentions are truly pure and not hidden.""If he does have hidden intentions, then we can shatter his ego by returning everything without gratit
"Knock knock!"The sound of a tap on the window of Tora's Range Rover successfully diverted Tera's attention from the phone call she was making. Tora and her sister turned to see Sebastian, who was crouched beside the car window.The man gestured for Tera to get out of the car as quickly as possible. Tera, feeling that Sebastian's presence was the best thing that had happened today, immediately thanked the bank officer and ended the call.She got out of the car quickly and slammed the door behind her. She stared at Sebastian with an angry expression, her hands on her hips, while Sebastian, who was taken aback by Tera's response, paused for a moment, observing his wife's anger."Did you pay off my debt at Trust Bank?" Tera demanded quickly and directly.Sebastian remained silent for a moment and then answered after regaining his composure, "Yes, I did."“Why?”Sebastian sighed and said, "As part of our marriage compensation.""Compensation?""Yes, you get a black card, a sum of savings
"Ugh, Seb. Enough!"One new thing Tera learned today is that her husband enjoys flaunting his possession in front of people he sees as rivals, and this tendency is extreme, even too extreme because Sebastian does it in front of Tora, whom he views as a rival in determining ownership rights over Tera.The man repeatedly whispered the phrase "You are mine!" in Tera's ear, a loud whisper that could be heard by all the occupants of the Range Rover moving along the deserted highway. Tera repeatedly pushed the man's face away from her neck and face, but Sebastian kept pressing her inside the car. He kissed the woman's lips endlessly, loud kisses that disturbed everyone.Tera suspected that Sebastian deliberately showcased all these intimate touches in front of her younger sister, as Sebastian often glanced at Tora, who looked annoyed seeing how Sebastian pushed her sister inside the car. Instead of stopping, Sebastian continued and even escalated it by slipping one of his hands under Tera's
Tora sipped hot tea, its steam rising in front of him. The scent of tea mixed with the cool air of the tea plantation was incredibly enjoyable, a perfect combination.Tora closed his eyes, savoring this sacred moment. The atmosphere of the outdoor-themed hotel restaurant, with a view of the lush tea plantation, was an extraordinary experience. Especially since the hotel he was staying at had always been admired. It had a captivating European castle design.The young man smiled sweetly, recalling all the past struggles and hardships he and his sister had overcome. There had been many sorrows, but their life story had led them to this point, a point filled with surprises. His sister had married a billionaire of Sebastian Lim's caliber, one of the top ten richest individuals in Asia.As someone who constantly kept up with global economic and financial news, Tora knew that his sister had hit the jackpot. To the casual observer, Tera was a lucky woman to have married Sebastian. He possesse
Tera walked in a contemplative state, merely following Tora's steps. The woman couldn't forget the conversation that had taken place a while ago with her younger brother.Tora had mentioned that Sebastian loved her deeply, and that love was what made Sebastian willing to compromise on many things for his wife. It wasn't just about various aspects of their household; it extended to their intimate life, which was truly critical. Not all men would yield as much as Sebastian did, especially when his wife had allowed the level of passion they engaged in. Despite that, Sebastian was willing to hold back and be content with what his wife offered.The man was remarkably patient, something that Tera had only just realized. Tora had given her a new perspective, one that made her reconsider her husband's actions. Tera had previously thought Sebastian was selfish, continually pushing for intimacy, but on reflection, for a man who was used to full satisfaction from previous relationships, Sebastia
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, they arrived at a Public Cemetery in a village not far from the city centre. The Range Rover was parked in one of the available spots, capturing everyone's attention, especially the parking attendants who rushed after leaving an old Kijang car behind.A passenger seated in the front got out first. The well-dressed passenger in a black suit swiftly opened the central door. The parking attendant, who had just managed to park the luxury car, was left in awe, gazing at the charismatic man who emerged from the central door.Sebastian Lim wore black sunglasses, a white shirt, black pants, and neatly combed-back hair. His appearance was simple, but everyone immediately concluded that he was the Grand Master.Sebastian paid no attention to the onlookers who had paused to see him; he turned around and extended his hand for the person who would exit after him.A group of women from a religious gathering had just left the cemetery, and they held their breath in exc
It wasn't Tera or Thomas Vic who left the scene of the confrontation first; it was Tora. The young man turned around silently, his face full of disappointment, leaving behind the turmoil that had unfolded between his sister and the stranger who claimed to be his father.Tora didn't want to hear more about the truth that had been hidden from him for so long. The truth that Tera, the person he trusted the most, had kept secret.What did she say? Illegitimate child? An unrecognised child who was never even inquired about? And perhaps, his presence in this world was the catalyst that destroyed the marriage of Daisy and Thomas Vic.Tora's entire body trembled as he left the public cemetery, leaving behind Tera, who panicked and called after him."Tora, wait, dear!"Tera, who managed to catch up with her brother, tugged on his hand to stop both of them in their tracks. Tora turned back, his face full of deep disappointment, a look that silenced all the explanations Tera wanted to convey."N