"JOSHUA!"The shout echoed, filling the entire makeup room. Valerie was staring angrily at the tablet she held.A few minutes ago, she intended to read the latest fashion news in Asia, especially in Indonesia. Her eyes suddenly froze when she unintentionally saw a banner on a news portal reporting the wedding plans of a well-known entrepreneur who seemed very familiar to her. In addition, there were several intimate photos of the couple. Even though the woman's face was not very clear, Valerie definitely knew who the man was."This can't be! It must be a mistake," Valerie muttered repeatedly. She kept denying what she had just read.Meanwhile, Joshua, the manager whose name had just been called, immediately approached. Wearing a puzzled expression, he approached."Why, Valerie? Why are you screaming like that?"Valerie immediately turned. With an intense gaze, she pointed to the tablet screen she was holding."Don't tell me you don't know about this news?"Joshua pulled a confused fac
A week passed smoothly in Samuel and Arianna's marriage, without any major obstacles. Despite occasional arguments and debates, they managed to resolve everything quickly, sometimes dismissing them as trivial.This morning, as usual before heading to work, Arianna prepared her own breakfast. Meanwhile, Samuel was sitting, engrossed in his tablet, perhaps reading business news or examining daily stock graphs."Samuel, finish your breakfast quickly," Arianna urged. She didn't like it when her husband, who also happened to be her boss, frequently yelled at her not to be late when the main cause of their tardiness was Samuel himself."Just a moment, Arianna. Can't you see? I'm reading the news," Samuel replied."If we're late this morning, be prepared to hear constant complaints and blame from me."Samuel glanced up, took the glass of milk in front of him, and slowly sipped the drink Arianna had prepared. He enjoyed it peacefully, then responded to his wife's remark."Besides, why do you
"You and mom just can't be reconciled, huh? Dangerous!"After showering and getting ready to dress, Samuel was heard grumbling again. He was still annoyed because his day had been disturbed by his mother. It wasn't just a problem when they were at the restaurant. Even after returning to the office, Arabella continued to misbehave, leaving Samuel frustrated and unable to do anything."Sam, you and Arianna have been married for a week, so when are you going to give Mom grandchildren?"Samuel, who had just sat down in a meeting room chair at that moment, immediately looked up. He gave a horrified look at his mother, who was currently giving him a deadly stare. Samuel hoped desperately that he would yield and surrender as usual."Samuel and Arianna just got married, Mom. Can't you give us some time to enjoy ourselves? Besides, Samuel still needs to focus on the transition to his new position he just got this year," he explained. Why didn't he anticipate this issue when planning his marria
"Sir, the meeting room for today is ready. It's informed that the Pakuwon team will arrive at the Pacific building in about 10 minutes."This morning, as soon as Samuel arrived at the office, he was immediately occupied with various preparations. According to the schedule, William from the Pakuwon Group would visit Pacific Palace in person to follow up on the business matters they had previously agreed upon.Arianna herself was asked to be on standby today. Don't forget, today's meeting could happen because the Pakuwon side specifically wanted her to participate in the significant tender."Arianna, are you ready?" Samuel asked through the intercom from his desk."Yes, Sir. Whenever you ask me to join, I'll follow immediately.""Alright, let's go to the meeting room right away. We'll be the ones waiting for Mr. William and the Pakuwon team to arrive at this building."Given such instructions, Arianna immediately prepared everything she needed for the meeting presentation. As soon as sh
"Fifteen minutes was the time Arianna spent changing clothes and getting ready. Once she descended, making sure she was prepared, Samuel immediately led Arianna towards the car.During the journey, Arianna's questions about where they were going went unanswered by Samuel. Before long, the black Ferrari entered the largest amusement park area in North Jakarta, leaving Arianna even more curious."Samuel, why are you bringing me to Dufan?"Samuel just smiled. After perfectly parking his car, he assisted Arianna in opening the car door and gestured for her to step out."I want to take you to play here.""What? Play at Dufan? Am I hearing correctly?"Samuel nodded confidently, then took Arianna's wrist to enter. Passing through the entrance gate, Arianna was increasingly astonished. In the play area, she found all the children from the orphanage along with other caregivers, including Mom-Mom, who came to accompany and supervise. Of course, it was a surprise that she never expected."Samuel
Since the unexpected gift that Samuel sincerely gave to Arianna, their relationship seems to be getting closer day by day. Although it cannot be denied that they still often engage in verbal spats, at least the intense conflicts that used to occur between them have become rare.As time goes on, Samuel increasingly assists Arianna in various matters, from work-related issues to the smallest things. "Arianna, are you joining the company gathering tomorrow?" asked Chacha, who was enjoying lunch in the office cafeteria at that moment."Gathering? I didn't know about it. I'm not informed," Arianna replied while continuing to savor the meatball soup in her bowl."Yes, there is. The HR department is organizing it," Clarissa, Arianna's colleague who was sitting at the same table, added."Why is HR organizing a gathering? It's quite unusual. But seriously, I haven't heard any news at all. That's why I don't understand if you don't mention it like this," expressed Arianna. Besides being busy wi
Early in the morning, with Chacha picking her up, Arianna headed to the office. Upon arrival, they quickly ran towards the tourist bus that had already been prepared by the Pacific team to transport all employees to the venue of the Gathering event. After about two hours on the road, the Pacific group finally arrived at Pine Forest Camp in the Lembang area. Upon exiting the bus, everyone gathered for a moment, listened to the instructions from the group leader, and then started heading towards their respective tents."What's the plan for the event after this?" Arianna asked Chacha, who was sitting on a tree trunk with Dinda, Clarissa, and some other female colleagues."They said we're having lunch together at this camp restaurant. But we have to wait for a welcome speech from the leadership first," explained Dinda."Who's going to give the welcome speech? Mr. Samuel said he couldn't make it, right?" Clarissa asked. All the employees already knew that the Pacific leader wouldn't be at
Upon receiving the news from Axton that Randy would be opening the Gathering event, Samuel quickly changed his clothes, intending to catch up. In his mind, he wouldn't allow his cousin to disturb his wife, who was currently participating in the office event.Since childhood, Randy had often been Samuel's rival compared to Rama. Whatever Samuel had, would soon be owned by Randy as well. Used to competing from a young age, Samuel never gave Randy the slightest opportunity to defeat him. Samuel had reason to be proud because, in the end, he was chosen by their grandfather, Harry Walters, to assume the newest position as the leader of Pasific Palace, replacing his mother.Driving his car at an above-average speed, Samuel finally reached the destination. As he entered the camp area, some Pacific staff who knew of Samuel's arrival promptly approached and greeted the black-haired man."Mr. Samuel.""Did anyone see Mr. Randy?" he asked point-blank."Mr. Randy?""Yes, Randy Walters, the new de