Especially with Alana unable to believe her eyes at the moment. Alana shakes her head, her eyes brimming with tears."That's not my aunt, is it?" Alana asks, causing Rose to walk closer to Reno, then embrace him and kiss Reno's cheek affectionately, leaving Leo and Alana completely speechless."What is aunt doing?" Alana asks, unable to believe Rose's involvement in Reno's schemes."I'm just bored. I wanted to try something new and challenging. Reno's offered quite an interesting resistance because I've grown tired of living alone without anyone caring for me," Rose says."Aunt can still rely on me and Leo. I didn't expect aunt to act like this. Aunt must be pretending, right?" Alana says, hoping everything her aunt is doing is just a lie."Let me clarify, my dear niece. My intention in sending you to marry Leo was indeed to make Leo fall in love with you, so I could control both of you simultaneously. But unexpectedly, you also fell in love with him," Rose says with a wistful smile.
Alana and Leo tightly shut their eyes as Edgar aimed the pistol at them, and Alana could distinctly hear the sound of gunfire echoing throughout the room. However, Alana didn't feel any pain or anything else. She was surprised when someone untied her hands and body, and as she opened her eyes, the room was pitch black. Only Reno and Rose's shouts urging their men to provide illumination in the dark room could be heard.Alana couldn't utter a sound, but she could feel someone grabbing her wrist and pulling her to run. Alana's instinct told her to follow the person pulling her until she caught a glimpse of light when they reached outside the building. They were indeed on a remote island, right behind the building Reno used as their execution site.Alana then looked towards the person holding her wrist, none other than her husband, causing her to immediately hug him tightly. "You must be surprised," Leo said, making Alana nod. "I can't explain how we managed to escape them so easily, but
Leo and Alana halted their run upon hearing gunshots not far from them, causing Alana to gaze at Leo with a worried expression."Are they following us?" Alana asked, prompting Leo to shake his head."No way. Edgar must have restrained Reno's men from chasing us," Leo replied, furrowing Alana's brow. Alana was slightly surprised. Since when had her husband been working with a man named Edgar? Alana knew that the man had previously wanted to kill them, but right now, that wasn't something Alana needed to dwell on. They had to keep running as far away from this remote location as possible. Alana didn't know how far Reno had taken them from civilization, but as far as the eye could see, there were only tall trees surrounding them.Leo then pulled Alana back into the dense forest enveloping them. But just a few steps in, Alana stopped, her breath already heavy."I'm tired," Alana said, clutching her stomach, causing Leo to feel a pang of guilt."I'm sorry. I've truly failed to protect you
Edgar gripped his shoulder as he felt his throbbing head. Reno was truly cunning; someone had struck him from behind as he attempted to restrain Reno from chasing Leo. This time, he found himself bound to the chair that had previously held Leo.Edgar grunted angrily when one of his men rushed into the dark room. "Sorry, sir, I was late to rescue you," his subordinate said."Quickly untie me, we have to chase that scoundrel Reno before he finds Leo and his wife," Edgar said, prompting his subordinate to hasten to untie him. Once freed, Edgar dashed out, hoping Reno hadn't caught up to Leo and Alana yet.Two months ago, Edgar received word that Reno was planning a major project in the country where he currently resided. Edgar was originally from Indonesia, but after his conflict with Leo's father and deciding to move to Italy and continue his business there, he decided to expand his business in Italy. Reno suddenly contacted him to collaborate, offering him a role as one of the investor
Leo began to walk out from behind the large trees in the forest, causing Reno to stop in his tracks, glaring at Leo with his arrogant gaze."So, you dare to show up in front of me," Reno said, as Leo continued to approach his uncle, then stopping at a distance of 5 meters. Behind the bushes, Edgar remained hidden, keeping a watchful eye on them from afar."We'd better settle all our issues right now," Leo said, which prompted Reno's laughter to break the silence of the forest."What do you mean by settling? Are you suggesting we discuss dividing the assets, or are you willingly handing over all your assets to me?" Reno asked, making Leo clench his fists. When Reno looked at him scornfully, Leo's pride felt trampled upon. Leo swallowed hard, thinking about Alana's safety. If he resisted now, this wasn't the time, especially when Reno held the upper hand."The only way to resolve all these issues is for you to disappear from this world. That way, I can easily take control of all the Sam
Leo was startled when Reno, who was in captivity, suddenly slumped weakly as blood began to seep through the suit he was wearing. Then, Leo looked towards Rose, who was smiling proudly because her aim had hit Reno's heart accurately. Despite having no experience in shooting at all, Rose had targeted Reno's head as the pistol's target, but hitting his heart was fine with her."What have you done?" Leo exclaimed, making Rose shrug nonchalantly."Just making your task easier," Rose casually replied, making Leo glare at her sharply, while Alana turned her face slightly to look at her aunt who turned out to be so cruel. Leo then compared the gasping Reno on the ground with the breathless situation."I'm sure you couldn't kill my uncle, as Reno said. Your courage isn't as big as people imagine. You're just a nobody who recently rose from despair because of my plan too. Wasn't my plan to bring you and Alana together enough to make you rise again?" Rose continued, making Leo clench his fists
Alana tightened the coat around her shoulders and sat anxiously when Edgar and Leo had not emerged from the interrogation room for the past 3 hours. Alana's fear grew as Edgar, who came out first, made Alana immediately get up from her seat."Where is my husband?" Alana asked with a worried expression, making Edgar show his own solitary face, which only made Alana more anxious."Answer me! Where is my husband? Why did you come out alone? Weren't you supposed to go in together?" Alana asked again."We have to be patient. Turns out the police are not that easy to fool," Edgar replied with a pitiful expression, making Alana immediately grab the coat Edgar was wearing and push him hard."What do you mean? Don't tell me you left Leo alone or shifted all the blame you've made onto my husband!" Accused Alana again, making Edgar just look at her with a compassionate gaze, causing Alana's eyes, which had been holding back her sadness, to start watering and turning red."I'm sorry. I couldn't d
Leo immediately escorted Alana to the hotel room they had previously occupied. "I'll just discuss work matters, and it won't take long," Leo said as he seated Alana on the bed."I'll just come along," Alana said, about to get up from her seat, but Leo held her shoulder. "Just a moment. It's better for you to freshen up and rest; I'm sure you're very tired," Leo said again, causing Alana to pout."I promise it won't take long," Alana said, making Leo nod. Leo then kissed Alana's forehead for a while before he actually left the hotel room, hoping all the issues her husband had could be resolved properly, and also hoping that the man named Edgar truly helped them sincerely.Alana then got up from her seat. Leo's words seemed right that she should clean up and rest immediately. Alana truly felt like her body was crushed, her legs numb from too much running. Then, Alana caressed her bulging stomach."Thank you for being strong in there," Alana said to the baby she was carrying. Alana was a
This time, Camila walked while holding her uncle's hand, Charlotte's husband. He was a tall man, with blonde hair and striking blue eyes, leading her towards the altar, where Pedro was waiting for her with a beaming smile, making Camila's heart beat faster. Even if Danmonte didn't hold Camila's hand tightly, she would have stepped on her long dress several times because of nervousness. Somehow, his slow steps felt very fast.Until finally, they arrived right in front of the altar, where Pedro immediately reached out his hand, causing Camila to reach out her hand and greet him, prompting Pedro to immediately pull Camila up to the altar, where they would make their sacred vows for a lifetime, witnessed by some important guests attended only by friends and the closest people to Pedro and Camila.Making the sacred vows for life, always faithful in joy or sorrow, always faithful in sickness and in health, they expressed their vows wholeheartedly, living to complement each other until death
Camila stared at the large mirror in front of her, her heart pounding, unable to believe what she was seeing. Her body was now adorned in a beautiful long white dress, clinging gracefully to her figure, accompanied by makeup enhancing her face. This made Camila purse her lips, finally gazing upon herself as the bride she had dreamed of becoming.Her reverie was interrupted when someone entered, causing Camila to smile broadly. "Aunt," Camila said, as Charlotte walked in wearing a white dress clinging to her body as Pedro had described. Although her aunt was in her fifties, she truly looked like a woman in her thirties. Charlotte then approached Camila, looking at her niece with teary eyes."I never imagined my niece, whom I've taken care of since she was little, would grow up to be so beautiful, even becoming a stunning bride," Charlotte said, making Camila blush, only able to lower her head. Charlotte then reached out her hand and lifted Camila's face."You're truly beautiful. Just l
Pedro, Camila, Leo, and Alana are currently discussing the plans for Pedro and Camila's wedding, which will be held one week from now after Leo called Alana enthusiastically, who immediately agreed and promised to prepare the wedding for them. Alana asked Leo to bring Pedro and Camila to their home, and this is where they are currently discussing the dream wedding that Pedro and Camila have been longing for."I think it's better to do it indoors," Pedro said, but Camila immediately shook her head."No, I think it will be more sacred and special if we do it outdoors," Camila said, causing Pedro to turn and look at her."Darling, if we do it outdoors, the weather isn't always favorable, sometimes it rains, sometimes it's hot. Do you want our wedding blessing to suddenly be interrupted by rain? What about the guests and others? We can't just rush to avoid the rain, can we?" Pedro said, making Camila pinch his cheek playfully."But isn't there a tent we can use for outdoor events?" Camila
Leo barged straight into Pedro's room, suddenly, without even knocking, and saw Pedro looking like he hadn't slept for a week."What's up with you? Suddenly applying for leave for next week? Where are you going for a whole week?" Leo asked, seeing the leave letter submitted by his secretary."And what about you? You look really disheveled," Leo asked Pedro again, who was now sitting in front of him."Can I ask for your help?" Pedro suddenly asked, causing Leo to look at him with raised eyebrows."Looks like my guess was right, you've got a problem?" Leo guessed again."It's not really a big problem. I don't know, I could call it a problem or a blessing," Pedro said, making Leo just stare at him with a questioning look, wondering what he meant."A few days ago, after the dinner event at your place, I immediately called Camila's aunt and told her about my intention to propose to her, and also said that Camila's trip to California was canceled. And unexpectedly, she flew here right away
Pedro and Camila sat in silence, their faces tense as they occasionally glanced at the woman in front of them who was looking around."Is this your house?" the middle-aged woman in front of them asked."Yes, this is my house," Pedro answered, still with a tense atmosphere on their faces."What do you do to afford such a big house?" she asked again, making Camila immediately look at Pedro, then turning back to the woman sitting in front of her, a fashionable middle-aged woman who still looked like she was in her thirties, she was Camila's aunt named Charlotte."Aunt, Pedro is a secretary at Samudra Group. Do you know about that big company?" Camila asked, trying to explain a little bit about Pedro. After returning from dinner at Leo's house the next day, Camila and Pedro planned to tell Charlotte about their relationship. And what they didn't expect was that Charlotte immediately flew over to meet Camila and Pedro. Of course, she didn't agree with Camila's sudden plan. Charlotte said t
Pedro stopped his car right outside Leo's residence, but as he was about to step out of the car, Camila suddenly pulled the end of his jacket."Why?" Pedro asked, making Camila look at him with hesitation."I'm embarrassed," Camila said, making Pedro just purse his lips. Then, he reached out his hand and gently caressed Camila's cheek."Why be embarrassed? Weren't you very close to Alana before?" Pedro said, making Camila shake her head again."That's not what I'm thinking about. I'm embarrassed to meet Mr. Leo and to know that they already know about your proposal plans," Camila said, feeling anxious, making Pedro once again give her a reassuring smile. Pedro was captivated by the glow on both sides of his future wife's face, looking very beautiful tonight after Pedro had truly explained all his plans to Leo, even though Leo had guessed them beforehand. But Leo pretended not to know and treated the news as a surprise. That's why Leo and Alana decided to invite Pedro and Camila for di
Pedro fell silent, gazing at Camila who now only lowered her head."What does that shake of your head mean? Is it a sign that you're rejecting my proposal?" Pedro asked, causing Camila to raise her face again, looking into Pedro's pleading eyes."It's not like that," Camila said, causing Pedro to raise an eyebrow."Then what's your answer?" Pedro asked."Of course, I would gladly accept your proposal, but there's something bothering me. I'm still not sure about what you feel for me. It's hard to believe that you could declare your proposal so quickly, especially when we still have two weeks to get to know each other," Camila said, unable to meet Pedro's gaze as he now only looked at their intertwined fingers."Love doesn't require much time to settle in someone's heart. Imagine, initially I didn't think I would develop feelings for you, but when I learned about your feelings for me, I started to open my heart. And I also feel surprised, usually I never easily open my heart to other wo
Pedro stared at Camila with furrowed brows."What's wrong? I'm just giving my opinion on the movie we're watching," Pedro said, causing Camila to sigh deeply."I'm not blaming you for having an opinion about this movie, but can we not judge them based solely on scenes like that?" Camila said, feeling like Pedro was intentionally bringing up such scenes."What's wrong with that?" Pedro asked, seemingly wanting to corner Camila further."I don't know, but it's better if we just go back to watching. Besides, the scene has already passed. Look, they're not kissing anymore," Camila said, then fell silent while looking at Pedro, who was staring at her mischievously. Somehow, she had clearly mentioned the scene, making Camila close her eyes in embarrassment."You're the one who mentioned the scene so explicitly. Alright, now that they're done with their acting, I'm curious. What if we do it now?" Pedro suddenly said, making Camila widen her eyes."What?" Camila said, but her words were cut o
Camila, who was engrossed in watching the drama she had been eagerly anticipating, was suddenly startled when Pedro sat right next to her, causing Camila to furrow her brow as she glanced at him."Aren't you supposed to be resting?" Camila asked, making Pedro nod briefly."Well, I was planning to rest, but it turns out I'm not sleepy yet, so I thought I'd just keep you company and watch with you," Pedro said, causing Camila to fall silent and choose to return her gaze to the flat screen in front of her. Of course, at the moment, she was watching a romantic drama about love. Camila wasn't sure if Pedro would like the drama she was currently watching, but several minutes passed and Pedro remained faithfully seated beside her, not budging at all, causing Camila to hesitantly glance at Pedro who was focused on the movie in front of him. Could he actually enjoy films like this with a romantic drama vibe? Camila wondered as she looked at him with raised eyebrows, but from his appearance, Pe