"Mister, aren't you going home?" Nicholas, who was still in Edward's office, asked. "Don't forget, you have a dinner party with Mr. Alexander tonight."Edward lightly tapped his forehead. "Oh my, I almost forgot." He had been engrossed in chatting with Hans, which made him forget about tonight's obligatory engagement. "Nic, what do you think? Should I still go to the party tonight?"Instead of answering right away, Nicholas chuckled softly. He knew his boss would probably be reluctant to attend such dinner parties. Rather than discussing business, these conglomerate events often turned into a showcase of wealth, something Edward tried to avoid."If you don't want to make Mr. Alexander angry, you better hurry home now. He already reminded you twice today to be present at the event.""I know exactly why that old man is forcing me to go."Nicholas laughed again. "You should be happy, Mister. Who knows, you might find a potential wife there. Remember, the CEO succession is getting closer.
"How? Do you agree to join?"Edward seemed to ponder. The man then brought his eyes to reread once again the cooperation proposal offered by Emaar Properties from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with renowned contractors like Vinci Construction, famous for the Louvre Museum in France, and Mace Construction, the contractor for The Shard London Bridge, the tallest building in the European Union. They invited Quantum for a joint venture in a mega project.As Edward read in the proposal, Emaar Properties intended to construct the longest building in the world. To realize this ambition, Emaar Properties intentionally gathered construction companies from various parts of the world to join."Our team will be even stronger if you participate, Ed. Remember, this project offers a net profit of tens of billion dollars." Thomas, the representative from Mace Construction, spoke again, trying to convince Edward to join.As an established construction company, Quantum's credibility was beyond doubt. Un
Edward drove his Lamborghini Reventon at a moderate and cautious speed, navigating the streets from Knightsbridge to the upscale residential area in Kensington, London.When the car arrived at one of the Neoclassical-styled luxurious houses, a security officer politely assisted him in opening the car door. He then led him inside the house.When the house door opened, a middle-aged man greeted Edward with a wide smile, welcoming his arrival."Finally, you've come, Alexander Junior," Dylan Arley expressed his enthusiasm. He immediately gestured for Edward to take a seat."I could never forget such an important promise, Mr. Dylan.""Ah, you're so formal, Ed," said Dylan. "You can call me Uncle, or even Dad if you like. It's fine."Edward smiled meaningfully at Dylan's offer. It was evident that the middle-aged man hoped that the relationship between Edward and Chloe would go smoothly."Don't exaggerate, Dad."From inside the house, Chloe walked slowly, responding to Dylan's earlier remar
Chloe looked puzzled as she descended the stairs and found Edward already visiting her house early in the morning. Furthermore, the tall and imposing man was seen enjoying breakfast with her father, Dylan Arley.Chloe admitted that the Scottish-blooded man was relentless in trying to win her heart. And with full support from her father, Edward seemed to have the upper hand.However, despite all of Edward's efforts to capture her attention, Chloe remained determined to remain indifferent. She tried to maintain her composure and not fall into the arms of the notorious playboy."Good morning, Honey," Dylan, realizing Chloe's presence, greeted her warmly. He waved, signaling her to join them in the breakfast ritual.Edward smiled and focused on enjoying the food the maids had served on the table."Good morning, Dad." Chloe kissed her father's cheek briefly, pulled out a chair, sat down, and joined them for breakfast without paying much attention to Edward's presence."How did you sleep la
Chloe threw her shopper bag in any direction as she entered the CEO's office. Samuel, the 35-year-old assistant who had been in the room earlier, was taken aback by her arrival. Curious, he mustered the courage to ask."What's going on, Miss? Is something bothering you?"Chloe sat down in her chair, leaning back as she sought a comfortable position. Shortly afterward, she gently massaged her throbbing forehead."He's getting more and more intense in approaching me! Not to mention, Dad asked me to accept his proposal." Chloe couldn't hide her frustration any longer. "If you only knew, I'm sick of seeing his face every day."Samuel nodded in understanding. It seemed that his boss was in a bad mood."If I may suggest, why don't you just accept his proposal?" he said."Married to that scoundrel?" Chloe turned and glared disapprovingly. "Seriously, Sam? Don't be crazy.""I understand," Samuel nodded. He stood up from the sofa and pulled a chair in front of Chloe, then sat down. "But isn't
Edward looked incredibly handsome in his navy tuxedo that hugged his muscular body perfectly. His hair was styled in a messy undercut to add to his masculine appearance. After deliberately visiting Dylan Arley's residence a few days ago to propose to Chloe, tonight was the time for them to officially celebrate their engagement.Together with Alexander and Liliana Martin, the three of them hurriedly headed to The Boltons, a complex in Kensington where Chloe lived. Upon arrival, everyone present there warmly welcomed them. In the United Kingdom, who didn't know the prestigious Alexander Edgar Martin family? Their aristocratic lineage and immense wealth garnered widespread respect. It was a great achievement for Dylan to formalize a relationship between his only daughter and the sole heir of Quantum Corporation, especially considering Edward's perfection: handsome, educated, responsible, savvy in business, and, most importantly, possessing a good attitude. He was undoubtedly a suitable m
Edward couldn't blink when he picked up Chloe at her house this morning. She completely hypnotized him for a few seconds. Wrapped in a black dress, his future wife looked so graceful. Her brown hair was left flowing, adding an elegant impression to anyone who saw her.As previously informed, today was the schedule for the CEO relocation. As a prospective wife, Chloe's presence was highly anticipated. That's why Edward purposely picked her up to go together to the Quantum Corporation building in the heart of London."You look really beautiful."The expression of admiration slipped easily from Edward's lips before they got into the car. After all, Chloe was a creation of God, perfect in his eyes."No need to exaggerate," Chloe replied. "I'm sure you say these words to every woman you date."A big grin appeared on Edward's handsome face."Oh, Chloe. How long will you keep suspecting me?" he asked. "You should be proud. Among all the women I've dated, you're the only one I'm marrying."Ch
"Oh my God, Richard!" Edward exclaimed. "What else brings you to my office?"That evening, before leaving work, Edward had a special visitor. His two friends, Richard and Kenzi Osborn, seemed to stop by intentionally to invite him to go out."In two days, you'll be married, Ed. Why are you still working? Does Quantum lack competent people? So the CEO has no time for a break?" Richard teased.Edward had been waiting for this moment to get back at his friend. Everyone knew that when he was in Indonesia, Edward often mocked whatever Richard did, especially during the time of trouble between him and Kimberly.Indeed, Richard never forgot that moment. How Edward insulted and cornered him. Blaming every decision he made."Damn it!" cursed the brown-eyed man. "As the new CEO, there are some tasks I need to finish. But, I've handled everything well." He then stood up, grabbed the navy-colored jacket hanging behind the chair, and put it on. "So, let me repeat my question from earlier. What's y
Today was a historic day for Edward Martin. The major project he had been handling for Emaar Properties was finally inaugurated. AlphaBeta had even received an award as the most competent construction company to undertake this prestigious tender.Edward felt truly grateful. He knew that this achievement wouldn't have been possible without the help of the solid team who worked diligently on their tasks. Especially Samuel. Despite being new to the company, he had dedicated all his best abilities to help Edward achieve his ambitions."Thank you, Sam. I didn't make a mistake in choosing you as the head of this prestigious project."Samuel smiled contentedly, feeling proud that his hard work was appreciated."I also thank you, Mr. Martin, for giving me this valuable opportunity. It's rare for a big company to entrust such a project to someone who just joined."His gaze then shifted to the beautiful woman standing next to Edward."Mrs. Chloe also contributed to this success. If she hadn't a
Speaking about marriage will never end. Everyone knows what marriage is, but only a few truly understand the meaning of marriage and life afterward.In essence, marriage is based on love and affection. Both partners must have a strong bond, both physically and emotionally, to navigate married life with loyalty, sincerity, and patience.In the past, Edward never believed in commitment, let alone marriage. He always thought that serious relationships would restrict his freedom and hinder him.Until he met Chloe. He became obsessed with having the woman who had once rejected him. He was determined to marry her, even though they didn't love each other at first.As time went by, genuine love truly blossomed. Not from one side, but from both of them, they fell in love with each other. They needed each other and now didn't want to be apart.God was kind, and after overcoming many challenges that came their way, they were blessed with a baby in Chloe's womb. Edward couldn't wait for the birth
Edward hurriedly ran through the corridors of one of the major hospitals in the middle of London. He had lost count of how many times he glanced at his wristwatch, hoping not to be even a minute late this time. Ever since the incident when Chloe got angry and ordered him to sleep on the couch, Edward made every effort to be punctual. It felt so regretful to miss one night of embracing her.Upon reaching the second floor, he headed straight to a room dedicated to pregnant and nursing mothers. Amidst the sea of mothers, his hazel eyes finally caught sight of his wife. She was a beautiful woman dressed in a navy midi dress, engaging in casual conversation and occasionally laughing with other patients."Sorry if I'm late," Edward said after seating himself right next to Chloe. He was catching his breath from rushing to be by her side on time."No worries, I have two more patients ahead of you in line," Chloe replied. Without being asked, she handed him a bottle of mineral water she had be
During pregnancy, it's common for every woman to experience mood swings, where they can feel extremely joyful and enthusiastic one moment, but also very emotional and sad, even crying over trivial matters. Sometimes, they may not even know the reason for their mood changes.Mood swings during pregnancy are caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, physical discomfort due to bodily changes, and natural worries about facing future life changes.From Edward's encounters with married men, almost all of them mentioned that their wives' moods would improve during the second trimester. However, it seemed not to be the case for his wife. Even as she entered the third trimester, Chloe's mood swings didn't seem to get better; in fact, they were worse than ever. She was more easily offended, cried more often, and even had fits of anger."Mister, you look like someone who's exhausted. If you're not feeling well, you should rest," Samuel said as he entered Edward's office. He had been
On a bright morning, accompanied by birdsong and the still-refreshing air, sat a married couple engrossed in a light conversation.This was actually a result of Chloe's boredom. She realized that her husband might be feeling the same way she did at the moment. So, she took the initiative to invite Edward to relax in a corner of the garden and enjoy the morning air together.It had been seven days since Edward had been under intensive care. The good news was that his condition showed significant improvement day by day. The doctor had even given permission for him to decide when he wanted to go home."Last night, after you fell asleep, Samuel contacted me. He asked for some time to meet with you. There's something important he wants to discuss about some projects currently running at AlphaBeta," Chloe said."Tell him to meet me after work," Edward replied without turning his head. His eyes were focused on the beautifully planted row of flowers not far from where they sat."So, do you wa
Chloe walked clumsily towards the treatment room with a chaotic state of mind and heart. The feelings of love and happiness that she had just experienced were now overflowing, replaced by deep sorrow due to the recent misfortune that befell her husband.Patricia and Liliana were well aware that Chloe was not doing well, and they decided to continue accompanying her. They did this to keep the pregnant woman away from unwanted stress, fearing it might affect the unborn child."It's okay, dear," Patricia reassured when the three of them stood right in front of the room where Edward was being treated. "Believe me, your husband will be fine. Mama is very confident that he will recover soon."Liliana nodded in agreement. Her hand reached out to push aside a lock of hair covering her son-in-law's cheek. The tired and sad expression was clearly evident on her face."Don't be sad all the time. Edward will surely wake up, dear. There's no way he'd willingly leave behind a beautiful wife like yo
After going through many stages of trial for the crimes committed by Damian and Nicholas, today is the scheduled date for the judge's verdict. As victims, Edward and Chloe were asked to be present to listen to the verdict. However, due to Chloe's condition, she was unable to attend, so Edward chose to come alone this morning. Upon arriving at the courthouse, Hans was already waiting for him outside the courtroom. When everyone had gathered and was ready to begin the trial, Edward was asked to enter. "I hope today's verdict meets our expectations, Hans." Hans, who had just taken his seat, nodded. "I assure you, Damian will spend quite a long time in prison. He is entangled in multiple charges for the crimes he has committed." Edward pulled the corners of his lips into a smile. It was not wrong to have chosen Hans to handle the case that was affecting him. "I can't wait to see Damian's expression when he hears the judge's verdict in a moment." After a few minutes of waiting, the tr
"I love you... Want you with all my heart. Even if God plans to separate us, I will do my best to persuade Him not to do it."Hugging Chloe's body, Edward chuckled softly. This morning, when he woke up from sleep, she couldn't stop hugging and kissing him. Acting all affectionate, like a woman who desperately wants to be loved. She had been showering him with sweet gestures countless times. It was nothing like the usual Chloe."How many more times do you need to say that? No need to repeat, my love. I know now that you truly love me," he replied, gently kissing his wife's forehead. He found her behavior this morning both adorable and exasperating."You know, Ed?" She tilted her head and asked. "I feel so foolish for often ignoring you and arrogantly rejecting you before."Edward laughed again. "So, you've truly fallen in love with me now?"Confidently, Chloe nodded. The long-haired woman was no longer ashamed to admit that she was head over heels for him now. "Maybe it's more than jus
The white-themed living room was beautifully transformed this afternoon, adorned with an abundance of flowers. Various kinds of cakes and heavy dishes, along with an array of drinks, were neatly arranged on every corner of the table.Everyone seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the celebration party organized by the only child of the Martin family. Amidst the excitement, laughter, and classical music playing in the background, the atmosphere exuded an intimate feeling for everyone present.However, in the midst of the created buzz, everyone's attention was slightly diverted when Edward intentionally asked Sisilia, the house assistant, to bring someone along to join them.Chloe and Dylan both showed surprise on their faces. The appearance of a middle-aged woman, whom Edward brought in the middle of the party, captured their attention.Especially Dylan Arley. Feeling certain about what he saw, the middle-aged man immediately walked over to her. Without hesitation, he embraced the woman Edw