Elissa pressed the call option again. She waited for a while. This time, it was even worse. Not picked up but rejected. Elissa swallowed. She tried again. Fritz needs to answer the call."What is he doing rejecting my call?" Elissa wondered.When a thought popped into her head, her eyes widened. "No-no. There's no way he's doing that. There's no way Fritz is ...."She couldn't continue. She tried repeatedly to call Fritz to no avail.Meanwhile, in a room, Fritz was interrogating someone. He sat with one leg propped up on the other. He folded his hand. His eyes were as cold as a polar bear stalking its prey."Still not talking?" Fritz asked.The person he asked was still silent. Blood covered his face. But he remained silent. The breathing of the two men beside him was already laboured. They were too tired to carry out Fritz's orders.Fritz got up from his seat and approached the man he was holding. That person also looked at Fritz with a cynical gaze. He looked away."'Fuck all of you
One hour and forty-five minutes later, the hotel phone rang. The hotel receptionist informed Elissa that someone was waiting for her. Because she had been ready all along, she hurried downstairs. Dressed in a black Gucci branded dress, Elissa went downstairs. She also wore kohl, this time to emphasize her eyes. Elissa didn't wear excessive makeup. She only applied lip gloss on her lips and wore natural-coloured powder. She didn't want to look ugly, but she didn't want to look pretty. The point was only one: don't let Fritz fall under her spell.But none of that applied. Even if Elissa was transformed into a witch, Fritz was still mesmerized. When she came out of the elevator, Fritz's eyes widened. He froze. To him, Elissa was like Dewi Nawang Wulan, who came down from heaven, and Fritz was like Jaka Tarub, who was ready to pick her up. Fortunately, Fritz wore sunglasses so his sparkling eyes would not be seen."'Let's go!" said Elissa, not wanting to linger. She wanted to start her d
"Are you okay?" asked Naia with a troubled look.Edgar tried to sit up. Araf spontaneously helped him. Although he fell from about five meters, he suffered no significant injuries. His hand was a little sore, but nothing seemed broken or cracked. No one expected an electric lad to break down and parachute like that. Fortunately, Edgar learned to land safely during the incident, so he had no broken bones."It's okay," Edgar replied."Even if you don't feel anything, it's better to go to the clinic now."Edgar still needs to answer. Although he felt nothing strange, he felt a little dizzy. It would be better if he were examined first."How is it, doctor?" asked Naia when the doctor finished checking Edgar's condition."Nothing serious. Edgar's bones are fine, too. But if there is anything to complain about, call me immediately!" the doctor responded."Thank you, Doc," Edgar said.The doctor nodded and moved on to another patient. Naia helped Edgar stand up. But Edgar had already stood u
"Excuse me, sir. You left something behind!" said Elissa while patting her husband's back.Edgar, who was facing the waiter, looked back. His lips, which were in the middle of mentioning the order, immediately stopped."Looks like I didn't leave anything."But once he saw the figure who said that, Edgar was stunned. His pupils dilated. His brain tried to translate the situation in front of him. And when he believed that his vision was not wrong, Edgar embraced Elissa.Elissa did not expect what Edgar did to her. Elissa initially felt comfortable, but as soon as she realized she was in a public place, she immediately left Edgar's embrace. The tip of Elissa's eyes directly looked at Fritz. The man who already had a horror face was now even more terrifying.Edgar also saw where she was looking. He realized that a man was staring at them."Oh, your work in Lebanon is like this, huh?" Elissa asked.Edgar raised his eyebrows. He thought for a moment about what she said. Edgar did not unders
Fritz looked at Elissa and Edgar. He didn't blink once. His eyes kept following the steps of Elissa, who was holding her husband. The tighter Elissa's grip on Edgar's hand made Fritz furious. His hand that had been holding the glass also grasped, making the glass shatter. Everyone around Fritz was shocked, but the man didn't care. Fritz was used to feeling blood on his hands. Therefore, when a shard of shard lodged in his palm, he didn't care.Naia also saw Fritz. It was just that she didn't know who the man was and what his relationship with Elissa was. Because she didn't want to bother and get stuck with an unclear person, Naia ignored him. She was sure she could win Edgar herself. After all, the man was not really in love with Elissa. So, it was likely that Edgar could fall into her arms."Before they have children, I still have a chance. SepaLissaing them, that's something easy," Naia thought.The girl then left. She didn't order. She wasn't too hungry either. Her only reason for
Far from where Elissa and Edgar were now, Desmond and his wife were sitting together on the beach. Together, they drank young coconut ice while looking at the sunset. Both of them looked peaceful, especially after learning that Elissa had caught up with Edgar."Honey, do you think Elissa can really like her husband?" asked Desmond. Seeing Elissa's behavior lately, it was hard to guess what was going on.Ira lowered her sunglasses. She put them on the table and bent her hands together. "Don't worry," she said.Desmond exhaled. There was a look of anxiety on his wrinkled face. Ira, who saw it, chuckled. She reached out and touched her husband's chin, making Desmond's face look up."You said yourself that Elissa will be fine."Desmond nodded. He tried to smile."Never mind. Where is my husband's sweet, smiling face?" Ira pinched Desmond's cheek and made him show his dimples."As a father, you did your best, dear! If you hadn't married off Elissa to Edgar, she would have always been trapp
"What are you doing?" asked Elissa when Edgar took something from a plastic bag."I'm cooking," Edgar replied. He began busily arranging everything on the table.Elissa came closer. Her regret for not receiving flowers from Edgar, she threw them away. There was no time for that. The most important thing was to organize what would happen in the future."Since when did you buy all this? I asked the security guard earlier, but no one came out?" asked Elissa."I went through the side door. The security guard said there was a hotel minimarket there."She looked away. Damn it. The security guard should have told her a young man had asked him. If he had said that someone had left through the side door and she had managed to meet Edgar, none of this would have happened. Elissa would not have been embarrassed by the wrong person and would have successfully confessed her feelings to Edgar by now."Let me help!" said Elissa. Her hand also took out the groceries from the bag held by Edgar.Edgar
"Do you sure you want to come?" asked Edgar when Elissa came down with him in the elevator.Elissa nodded. "I have something to do near the hotel you mentioned. So it's all right," said Elissa.Elissa lied originally. Last night, she could not imagine Edgar who wanted to meet Naia again. Today was the last day of work, and Edgar wasn't allowed permission. Edgar needed to explain additional details to the hotel owner they were redecorating. Even the contractor would pick Edgar up if necessary.And that night, no one else but Naia called Edgar. Of course, hearing the voice of the woman who bored her, Elissa instantly exploded. She grabbed Edgar's phone and answered Naia's words."He will go with me!" roared Elissa.Therefore, Elissa followed her husband away. Elissa even rented a car for a few days. Money didn't matter to her; comfort was the only thing that mattered. And by renting a Lamborghini car, Elissa wanted to show her caste in front of Naia. It was easy for the woman to intimid
Although Edgar didn't know what Hunter had promised Fritz, Edgar tried to remain calm. He wasn't going to stay undercover forever. Besides, the police and Desmond's security forces would soon arrive. Edgar only needed to find Elissa.Edgar watched every shape of the building. The building before him was a fairytale palace with towering towers and still black bricks. The structure was dominated by Greek architecture. Or even all of them had Greek flavor. Only one is not—the two date palms planted before the palace gate. According to Edgar, Fritz seemed to want to combine the two concepts of the princess kidnapped by the dragon and the princess from Aladdin's fairy tale."So, where is the gift you promised?" asked Fritz.Edgar was still calm. "You invited me all the way here just to collect a promise. You didn't serve me food first?""Oh right. Let's eat first while talking."Edgar laughed. "It's been a while since we talked together, right?""Yeah. But if you don't bring that gift, you
"What about Elissa, Bhim?" asked Edgar when Bhima finally visited the hospital.Edgar could now do anything. The doctor also advised him to start taking small steps. Fortunately, the fracture wasn't too severe, so the recovery period was also expected to be short."That's why I came to see you, Young Master. Today we'll be heading to Fritz's private island," Bhima reported."Tell me where it is!" he ordered."Sorry, Young Master. But I'm only here to tell you that. I'm not allowed to tell you the details.""Bhima. Where do you think I'm going? My leg still hasn't healed. My chest still hurts because my ribs still haven't healed. I just want to know how you plan to get Elissa back. Who knows, I can add to some of your plans that might be lacking," said Edgar.Bhima began to look hesitant."Anyway, Bhim. I won't be able to calm down if you only tell me the rough outline."Bhima exhaled. "All right. But young master, please calm down. I will only explain once because time is not our frie
Elissa knocked on Tory's room. She already had a plan to get out of here. What mattered to her now was that Fritz didn't always fixate on her."Miss Queen?" asked Tory in disbelief.She smiled. She hurriedly entered and locked the door. She didn't want the bodyguard Fritz had sent to follow her into Tory's room. No one should know her plan.During the night, Elissa thought about several possibilities. Although there was still a possibility of failure and the success Lissae depended on Tory herself, this was the only way she could think of for now. Elissa did not want to be confined here forever. Even though all her needs and luxurious things were fulfilled on this island, she still wanted to be with Edgar."What does Miss Elissa want? Do you want me to check on you again? Does Mr. Fritz want it?""I want to get straight to the point. Do you really love Fritz?"Tory's face turned red again. She also covered her face with her hands again. "Mr. Fritz is everything to me," she said."If y
Edgar kept thinking about something while lost in the forest and walking without direction. Why did all this happen? Edgar continued translating everything that happened until he realized that what Elissa said was true. Araf had planned something.Without a plan, there would be no climb to Rinjani. Without Araf planning it, there was no way Naia would suddenly be kind to Elissa. Naia would have preferred Elissa to be exhausted and unable to reach the summit. With Araf planning it, Mika would bring a particular mountain communication device and contact Fritz directly.Edgar only realized it after he repeatedly fainted from falling into the ravine. He regretted being so trusting of one person.Araf was speechless. No matter how neatly he prepared his plan, it would be revealed someday. Like a buried carcass, one day, it will leave an odor. Edgar is not a fool; he must have realized it quickly."I'm sorry. I had dark eyes. I thought you would never be happy with Elissa. I thought she wou
Bhima took off his mask. His hands were bruised. He was tired of beating so many people. The members under him were the same. They sat with their legs bent, resting. This day was already the fifth base they visited, but there was no sign of Fritz. Not even one of Fritz's men knew where his boss was."Check if there are any clues. I want to check Fritz's room one more time!" Bhima said.It had been almost a week since he went around looking for where Fritz was. He only found Elissa's picture in all the buildings he came across. And the headquarters in San Francisco was the same. There was nothing that stood out. Fritz's seat even looked like a regular office.Bhima entered Fritz's room once again. He looked around. Everything was a mess. Fritz's desk had also been destroyed. Cabinets, walls, and even the ceiling had been broken. But there was nothing suspicious. Everything inside was always the same. It only contained clothes and trinkets.Bhima lifted the cupboard that he had knocked
Ira continued Desmond's struggle. She started to meet the people behind Fritz. Ira was fed up with just being a behind-the-scenes supporter. She was also fed up that her son was now in Fritz's hands, and no one knew where she was. Only Bhima could track her down, which might take a long time.Ira contacted her acquaintances. She asked for help to collect any evidence of Fritz's crimes. Ira also has a hacker acquaintance. She needed information from an authority and digital data about Fritz's financial statements. If Ira's suspicions were correct, Fritz should never have paid taxes."Where are we going, ma'am?" the driver asked."We're meeting this person!" said Ira as she showed the photo and sent the address to the car's direction system."Are you sure, ma'am? He's nothing more than a deceitful loan shark.""There is no more time. Edgar needs Elissa and she needs to be by his side. If this man is still with Fritz, our efforts will have been in vain," Ira explained.From all the repor
News of Edgar's disappearance reached Mustafidz's ears. The search had entered its fourth day. And all that was found was a bloody shirt. Araf and Jef, who joined the forest and combed the river, had come out. They found no one.The drones that detect body heat also did not get any response. The helicopter boarded by the SAR team also came up empty. Those up there using binoculars with body tempeElissare tracking lenses also found nothing.Rumors that wild animals might have eaten Edgar grew. It seemed impossible that they could not find Edgar, even though the equipment was as complete as this.Mustafidz and Balqis bit their lips. They looked at each other, unable to believe the news they were hearing. The couple knew very well that Edgar had experienced climbing a mountain. He couldn't disappear.Mustafidz immediately gathered all his family and students in the dormitory. They immediately prayed together for Edgar.On the other hand, Sindi, who was visiting the orphanage that Edgar u
Edgar fell. His legs were no longer strong enough to walk. No matter where he went, he couldn't find water. Edgar sat down. He leaned against a tree. He took the bottle of mineral water that was left. He opened it slowly and drank a little. He didn't know when he would get out of this wilderness.Edgar knew that if he got lost on the mountain, the fastest way to return was to return to the top. But in his current condition, that was not possible. It was also impossible for him to return to the path he used yesterday to climb to the top.Edgar didn't know how long he had been here. He also needed to find out what day it was. The last thing he remembered was chasing after Elissa, who Fritz had brought. Edgar hoped that Elissa would be okay.Edgar took a breath. He picked at the young leaves beside him—the easiest way to have a little energy. There were only 500 milliliters of mineral water left in his bag. Fortunately, the water didn't break when Edgar fell into the ravine."I have to g
"Is this really Edgar's shirt?" asked Jef.Araf nodded. He couldn't have forgotten that Edgar loved the soccer team with the blue shirt. He also loved the number 9. Even though this shirt was torn and covered in blood, there was still the name 'GAR' written on the back of the shirt."Is he still alive?" asked Araf in a trembling tone.This shirt was already tattered. Its shape was also out of the body. When Araf was resting and drinking, he saw this shirt stuck on a tree."The possibility is still 50:50. This shirt got stuck on the tree because maybe a monkey carried it. Unfortunately, there are still blood stains on this shirt, which means Edgar was injured," Jef explained.He reported his findings. Simultaneously, the search began to center around the river and the landslide. The sound of flying drones and helicopters could be heard. Drones began combing again, looking for Edgar's body heat from a height of 20 meters. Meanwhile, helicopters began to monitor from a high altitude."I