Leo sat anxiously in his oversized chair, waiting for the subordinate who was supposed to bring some evidence about the case but had not arrived yet. Leo even straightened up a few times and then sat back down. It had been over half an hour, but his subordinate had not come to see him, and he hadn't responded to the dozens of messages Leo had sent."If only Pedro weren't on leave, maybe it would be a little easier to handle everything," Leo realized that he was a bit struggling without his friend by his side. Leo's thoughts stopped when suddenly the door of his office was knocked, prompting Leo to tell them to come in as he saw the subordinate he had been waiting for hurrying towards him, handing him a brown envelope."Why did it take you so long?" Leo asked angrily, making his subordinate bow his head."I apologize," he replied."What's this?" Leo asked, trying to open the envelope he had just received."It's some photos taken from the CCTV footage, and inside there are also several
Leo had been knocking on the door of the simple wooden house for several minutes, yet there was still no answer from the occupants, causing Leo to glance at his wristwatch, which still showed 7 PM. In Leo's opinion, it was still appropriate to visit at this hour. Leo then extended his hand to knock on the door again, which eventually resulted in someone opening it, prompting Leo to immediately put on the warm smile he always wore. However, the middle-aged man in front of him looked frightened, as if seeing Leo as a criminal who would rob him."Patrick," Leo said, causing the former security guard of his house to appear flustered."Sir, what brings you to my house?" Patrick asked, with the clear fear in his eyes still visible, causing Leo to squint slightly. Even Patrick didn't invite Leo to enter first and immediately asked about his purpose, making Leo more convinced that this was indeed the right purpose of his visit."May I come in? It's uncomfortable to talk outside like this, I'm
Leo looked at Patrick as if assuring him that he could take over about Indra's current condition. Initially, Patrick was hesitant, but Leo's convincing gaze finally made Patrick leave Leo alone standing in front of Indra's door.Leo then knocked on Indra's door again, which was once again rewarded with a thrown object from inside, but Leo didn't stop there."Indra, can we talk for a moment," Leo said."Leave this house, never meet my family again, I still want to live!" Indra screamed from inside, making Leo take a long breath before exhaling slowly."If you still want to see your parents alive and well, you have to be willing to cooperate with me. Have you ever seen me ignore all my employees when they are in trouble?" Leo said, making Indra fall silent from inside, not saying a word in response to Leo's words."So, quickly open the door. We need to talk about the problems you're facing. I know you're being threatened by someone and playing with your life, and right now there is no o
Alana tried to contact Leo several times, but after more than five minutes without Leo picking up the phone, Alana finally took the initiative to send him a short message, stating that she would go to the bakery to meet a customer who suddenly canceled their order. Afterward, Alana immediately got into the car that was ready to take her to the bakery. On the way, she lamented the customer who suddenly canceled their order."I don't understand why there are people like that," grumbled Alana. "If they really wanted to cancel, they could have done it much earlier, instead of canceling when half of their order is already prepared." It only took about fifteen minutes for Alana to arrive in front of the bakery and she quickly got out of the car, instructing the driver to wait for her. Alana was immediately greeted by Camila, who had been dealing with the customer."She's still inside, of course, with his warm tea and the dessert he always orders beforehand," said Camila, almost mocking the
Alana immediately rose from her seat and was about to leave the bakery after the self-absorbed customer left. Besides, Alana felt she shouldn't have to deal with Zade any longer, who was now continuously scrutinizing her with his eyes. Alana always felt uncomfortable when those eyes examined every inch of her body. In her heart, Alana felt that Zade's gaze wasn't unfamiliar. The gaze that previously made her angry when it scrutinized every inch of her innocent body, and she felt it now as Zade continued to stare at her without looking away.But just as Alana was about to pass by him, suddenly her hand was gripped very tightly, causing Alana to attempt to push it away. However, it wasn't easy when those large hands enclosed around Alana's small hand."Let go of me!" Alana snapped, causing Camila and the two other workers still in the shop to approach Alana, but Zade immediately stared sharply at them."This is none of your business, so don't even think about getting closer," Zade said
Alana began to move her hands, which were now handcuffed to the car door handle, rendering her unable to do anything. It turned out Zade really intended to take her away. Alana then glanced around the street they were passing through, which took her off the highway, causing her mind to wander far."Where are you taking me?" Alana asked, staring at Zade with a sharp gaze."Away from your husband," he casually replied without shifting his gaze ahead."Don't joke around, you'll really face serious consequences from Leo if you take me away from him," Alana said again, only making Zade laugh again as if disregarding Alana's words."Your husband, he won't be able to do anything anymore. Maybe his life will disappear from this world soon, and what you need is someone to take care of you and the baby. I've been kind enough to take you away and take care of you both," Zade said, furrowing Alana's brow."Are you crazy? Did you take the wrong medication? It seems like your mother should have tak
Leo rushed out of Patrick's residence when his private driver, who was sent to escort Alana, had just contacted him, informing him that Alana was once again in grave danger. Leo cursed himself as he glanced at his phone and saw Alana's unread message and several missed calls.Leo immediately drove his car at high speed. Several times Leo cursed when the vehicles ahead of him still seemed crowded despite the darkening sky. Leo then reached for his phone to call someone. This time he couldn't move alone when he was sure who the perpetrator he had to catch. Leo didn't want to lose Alana and their unborn child. He had to move quickly."Hello, Pedro. Have you returned home?" Leo said as the phone call connected."Oh yes, I just arrived this afternoon. Although, I was planning to return tomorrow. What's up?" Pedro asked."I can't discuss it over the phone. I'll be at your house in ten minutes. Get yourself and your car ready. We don't have much time," Leo said, leaving a big question mark f
Leo immediately rushed out of the car, even without closing it, while taking out his phone and calling Pedro."Hurry out! I'm around your house and bring your car keys. We need to leave quickly," Leo said as he ran a bit, because Leo had parked his car far from Pedro's house and other houses. Leo parked his car on the side next to a wide grass field.Leo could see Pedro coming out of his house and staring at him with narrowed eyes. "What are you doing, running and parking the car so far away?" Pedro asked as Leo approached him."Just ask later. Where are your car keys, we need to hurry," Leo replied with a panicked expression, causing Pedro to move the car keys away from Leo's reach."Explain to me first, what's really going on, what problem are you facing?" Pedro asked, making Leo's jaw tense."I'll tell you after this is over. I don't have much time left, Pedro. Right now, Alana is in danger, and we need to help her quickly," Leo said, deepening the wrinkles on Pedro's forehead. Leo
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