In this morning, according to the agreement, it was Samuel's turn to prepare breakfast. Spaghetti Carbonara paired with warm milk was the specialty that he served for his wife to enjoy.While taking bites of his food, Samuel continued to smile so broadly. Whatever was on his mind, it caught Arianna's attention, prompting her to directly question her husband."Why are you smiling like that without any clear reason?""I'm German, you're French. I've noticed, you're getting sweeter."Arianna sighed lazily. For God's sake, if she hadn't married Samuel, she might never have known that his personality was so different from his appearance. His face was arrogant, but his heart was like a Hello Kitty. Even his habit of uttering strange sentences sometimes left Arianna stunned. Yes, like this morning, for example."Stop being unclear. It's still morning, Samuel. Don't start," Arianna said while enjoying her food."I'm serious, dear. It's okay if my behavior is unclear. But my love for you is de
Arianna nodded, processing what Samuel had just explained. It turned out to be the intricate family lineage of the renowned Walters family. As a wealthy tycoon originally from Singapore, Arianna acknowledged that Samuel's grandfather had successfully educated all his descendants, whether sons, daughters, or grandchildren, to achieve success in their respective fields."That's why, Arianna, you're really lucky to be part of this family," Sandara continued. "Not everyone can pass the selection to become a potential daughter-in-law.""Because of this, I'm having trouble finding a partner," Randy interjected. He spoke up again after staying silent for a while."What kind of trouble? Aren't you dating a lot? Changing partners too. That's why the nickname 'the one-armed crocodile' suits you so perfectly," Samuel retorted.Randy sighed deeply. It had to be admitted, among all the Walters descendants, he was known for frequently changing partners. But still, none of them he managed to bring t
A short while after reading the news his assistant handed him, Samuel's phone incessantly rang. He wasn't sure who was calling him at that moment.Turning to Randy and Axton, who were still in his office, the three of them seemed to be brainstorming, thinking carefully and cautiously. They certainly wanted to determine what steps to take, considering that the news would undoubtedly cause a significant commotion."Axton, please call Arianna and ask her to join us here right away."Axton promptly followed Samuel's instructions. In just a minute, Arianna was standing in front of Samuel."What's going on, Sir?" Arianna asked curiously. Seeing the tense expressions on the faces of the three men around her, Arianna wondered what was really happening."There's bad news. I'm sure this is not good for us and the company."Arianna's eyebrows furrowed. Without needing an invitation, she pulled a chair and took a seat."What's actually happening?"Randy, standing right next to Arianna, reached fo
From behind the blanket, Rama could be seen smiling broadly as he read the string of news that had just been released today. After reaching an agreement and signing the agreement, he immediately mobilized his subordinates to spread the news about the contract marriage scandal between Samuel and Arianna.The bait was successfully thrown into the crowd. And now, he just had to wait to see which fish would take the bait and devour it completely."What are you smiling about?" Valerie asked, just waking up from sleep. Still in a state of innocence, she looked affectionate. Wrapping her arms around Rama's waist, her face nuzzled into the nape of his neck."I'm waiting for the excitement that will happen today.""Have you spread the news?"Rama nodded."Yes. All online news portals are probably broadcasting Samuel's marriage scandal right now."Valerie smiled too, satisfied that her plan and Rama's efforts were successful. She was now assured of receiving a substantial amount of money from h
Arianna could clearly see how tense Samuel's face was at the moment. Throughout the journey home, the man was unusually quiet. Perhaps he was troubled thinking about the current issues. Or maybe he was deeply contemplating the approach or strategy to resolve the current turmoil.Upon reaching home and finishing dinner, Samuel chose to head straight to his home office. He busied himself preparing everything and often received several phone calls from clients. Most of them wanted clarification about the sensational news today. Some offered moral support, while others, without preamble, terminated their business relationships to avoid tarnishing their reputations.Feeling the need to provide extra support, Arianna specifically followed Samuel to his workspace. Holding a cup of hot coffee, she approached her husband, who was sitting in his office chair. "What are you up to?" Arianna asked as she handed him the coffee, standing momentarily next to him."I'm responding to emails from client
Yesterday, Samuel spent the whole day in silence, focused on thinking about how to solve the ongoing issues. Today, from the moment he woke up, Samuel noticed that Arianna seemed quiet, as if lacking enthusiasm to do anything.If he had to guess, his wife's expression had changed since last night. Looking back, he confirmed that she appeared sad after the return of her parents.Samuel was certainly worried. On the other hand, he felt guilty as well because what happened to Arianna now originated from his actions."What are you thinking about?" Samuel asked, approaching Arianna, who was sitting in front of the dressing table. He slightly bent his body to give a brief kiss on the top of her head."I'm fine," Arianna replied casually, as if intentionally hiding what she was feeling."Lie. Just from your face, it's clear that you're preoccupied with something," Samuel said, pulling Arianna's shoulder. He asked her to change her sitting position to face him directly, grabbing her chin to m
Samuel and Arianna had just arrived at the Pacific building. As soon as they got out of the car, Samuel was led by Axton and Randy to go to the office auditorium to prepare for the press conference. Meanwhile, Arianna chose to go to her office for a moment to retrieve some documents needed for the upcoming press conference.Navigating through the lobby and the main atrium of the building, Arianna passed and even crossed paths with many Pacific employees. Some of them threw scornful glances her way. When she walked towards the elevator, someone intentionally blocked her path, initiating a conversation."Arianna, how does it feel to be the contract wife of the big boss? The pay must be high, right?" said one female employee from the finance division."What kind of charm did Arianna use to be chosen as Mr. Samuel's fake wife? Share the recipe," another one sarcastically remarked."Probably, Arianna was the one who aggressively flirted with Mr. Samuel. That's why she was chosen as the ove
After finishing the press conference, around three in the afternoon, Samuel returned to his office. Despite not knowing what the future held for him, he still had to be grateful and perhaps breathe a little easier. The crucial point was that there were no more lies or secrets that he needed to hide from everyone.Upon entering the room, Randy, who had been waiting, immediately approached his cousin. As the deputy leader, Randy wanted to discuss and evaluate the steps Samuel had taken to fend off and clear his name from the various rumors that had circulated."I hope Pakuwon will be kind and not hastily cancel their collaboration, Sam," Randy said as the man sat in a chair directly in front of Samuel's desk.There was concern in one of the Walters' descendants. He knew very well that the ambitious tender recently agreed upon by Pacific and Pakuwon was the largest they had handled in the last 10 years. If Pakuwon were to withdraw or unilaterally cancel the collaboration, Pacific would u