“Stop it!” The loud voice echoed, breaking the crowd that had previously been filled with the guests' conversations. Everyone fell silent, turning their eyes towards the voice's owner.Edward stopped his steps, turning his head with a surprised expression. So did Kyla, who stood beside him. Their gazes met Elizabeth, who advanced from the crowd, her face filled with anger and blatant contempt.Elizabeth swept her gaze across the room, taking a deep breath before opening her voice. “What kind of joke are you making, Edward?” her voice was filled with mockery, but she made sure every word was stabbed like a dagger. “You may be able to lie to all of them, but me? I know who you are.”Edward gave Elizabeth a cold stare, his expression difficult to read, but Kyla could feel the tension that enveloped the man's body beside her.“You have nothing! You're just a poor ex-soldier who means nothing!” Elizabeth pointed her finger at Edward accusingly. “So stop this nonsense. Everyone with you tod
“Mrs Wijaya, believe me, he is not what you see now,” Elizabeth was still trying to convince everyone, her voice full of emotion and conviction that seemed forced.Lady Wijaya seemed affected. She looked at Edward with a thoughtful gaze, then turned her gaze to everyone standing around the man. As if trying to find the truth behind all of Elizabeth's accusations. Finally, after taking a deep breath, she said in a firm tone, “I don't know who is right here. But I'll calculate if you lie to me, Edward.”The room fell silent for a moment. The guests exchanged glances, the atmosphere turning increasingly tense. However, Edward remained calm, his gaze not wavering in the slightest.In a low but authoritative voice, the man who looked like Edward's messenger spoke, “True or not, it is none of your business, Mrs. Wijaya. My duty is only to fetch the bride. And you, Miss Elizabeth,” the man glanced at Elizabeth with a cold gaze, ”stop talking before you do something you will regret.”Elizabet
Such a grand party was held in a luxurious building decorated with great beauty. Crystal chandeliers glittered from the ceiling, reflecting light that added to the magical atmosphere of the evening. The guests were from the world's elite - royalty, high-ranking officials, and prominent business people. They had come from all over the world to attend a celebration that was not only special but historic: the wedding of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Mars, a highly respected leader.Edward, the crown prince, stood at the hall's end dressed in regal regalia. His blood-red robe was adorned with gold embroidery and a shining royal crest. Underneath the robe, his body looked dashing in light armor designed to add to his charm as a general. Although his appearance exuded an aura of decisiveness, there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes.Kyla had finished dressing up. With steady steps, she walked towards the room where the wedding party was held. Although her small steps felt so heavy,
“Prince, you must see this.” He approached Edward, who was walking to his hotel room after the wedding. In his hand, he carried a cell phone with a viral video on it.“Leave it alone,” Edward said casually, refusing to look at the video Diandra and Ricky had shared.“But Prince, this has gone too far,” Han tried to convince him.“I know. But tomorrow they will regret it,” Edward replied calmly as he continued walking.Edward deliberately kept the incident quiet for now. He had a plan to keep them silent. Right now, all he had on his mind was his wife. He knew Kyla would still be curious about his status after the King and Queen attended their wedding.Edward opened the door to the room slowly. Kyla, who had already changed, immediately approached him with a questioning look.“Edward, who exactly are you? How come the King and Queen are at our wedding? Don't you...” Kyla trailed off, seemingly hesitant to continue.Edward smiled slightly. “I was born and raised in the Palace. It was on
As they were in the room together, an awkward atmosphere was evident. This was the first time they had faced a situation like this."You can sleep on the bed," Edward said, then got up and left the room.Inside the room, Kyla felt uneasy. She was not comfortable letting Edward sleep outside, especially with the cold night air. After rolling around in bed for a while without being able to close her eyes, she finally decided to look for him.Kyla walked out of the room, going through every room in the house until she found Edward in the back gazebo. He was enjoying the view of the city that looked beautiful from the top of the hills, with the moon shining brightly in the night sky."What are you doing here?" asked Kyla, her voice soft in the night breeze.Edward turned his head, slightly surprised to see Kyla standing there. "Nothing. Why are you out? It's quite cold outside," he said as he patted the spot next to him, motioning for Kyla to sit down.Kyla hesitated for a moment before f
"Of course, I allowed it. But why are you being like this? Do you think you're really a good wife in your husband's eyes now?" asked Edward in a teasing tone."What? You... No! What are you talking about? We're still with the original agreement; we're just a contract marriage. So, don't think any more of me," Kyla snapped, turning her face away. Seconds later, she said goodbye."I'm leaving now," she said.Edward only responded with a nod.On the way, Kyla felt restless. She thought about what she had done in the past few days. She felt a change in herself. She no longer recognized herself, as she was previously a woman of firmness and principle. But now, she has become a woman who wants to know everything, even about things she shouldn't have to think about. It was more or less like that.Not long after, she arrived at the cafe they had agreed on. From a distance, he saw Elena waiting for him in the lobby."Have you been waiting long, El?" asked Kyla when she was in front of Elena."
In front of an office building engaged in property, Edward, who looked like an ordinary staff with a simple appearance, was talking to a middle-aged man wearing a luxurious suit. Around them, several well-built men in black suits stood guard—they were personal bodyguards. Not far away, a luxury car with the Martian royal logo was parked, indicating they were from the kingdom that ruled the region.As if keeping a big secret, the middle-aged man stood respectfully as he spoke: "Prince, I hope you return soon. The Queen Mother misses you, and her health is declining. It is time for you to return to the kingdom and become the successor to the throne."Edward, who looked unassuming, was no ordinary person. He was the crown prince of the Martian kingdom and also the youngest general in the Eastern region. A few years ago, Edward defeated the Jupy Nation, an immigrant nation initially well-received by the Martians. However, over time, the country showed ambition to control all of Mars. Thank
"After all, Edward is just the son of a poor old woman who used to work at a nightspot. It's disgusting to think how many men enjoyed that old woman's body!"That sentence was the final straw for Edward. Elizabeth's words that demeaned his foster mother, the woman who had taken care of him and loved him like a biological child, made his anger peak. His foster mother had always treated Elizabeth with the utmost respect, yet now Elizabeth easily insulted the noblewoman.Edward's breath caught in his throat, his body trembling with uncontrollable rage. Without hesitation, he broke down the door.A loud bang was heard as the door hit the wall, startling them. They immediately panicked and hurriedly covered their naked bodies.Edward stood in the doorway, staring at them with a sharp, hateful gaze."You are a disgusting woman, Elizabeth! How could you do this to me!?""Edward? You... are back?" Elizabeth was startled, trying to get closer to Edward, but her intentions were thwarted as she r
"Of course, I allowed it. But why are you being like this? Do you think you're really a good wife in your husband's eyes now?" asked Edward in a teasing tone."What? You... No! What are you talking about? We're still with the original agreement; we're just a contract marriage. So, don't think any more of me," Kyla snapped, turning her face away. Seconds later, she said goodbye."I'm leaving now," she said.Edward only responded with a nod.On the way, Kyla felt restless. She thought about what she had done in the past few days. She felt a change in herself. She no longer recognized herself, as she was previously a woman of firmness and principle. But now, she has become a woman who wants to know everything, even about things she shouldn't have to think about. It was more or less like that.Not long after, she arrived at the cafe they had agreed on. From a distance, he saw Elena waiting for him in the lobby."Have you been waiting long, El?" asked Kyla when she was in front of Elena."
As they were in the room together, an awkward atmosphere was evident. This was the first time they had faced a situation like this."You can sleep on the bed," Edward said, then got up and left the room.Inside the room, Kyla felt uneasy. She was not comfortable letting Edward sleep outside, especially with the cold night air. After rolling around in bed for a while without being able to close her eyes, she finally decided to look for him.Kyla walked out of the room, going through every room in the house until she found Edward in the back gazebo. He was enjoying the view of the city that looked beautiful from the top of the hills, with the moon shining brightly in the night sky."What are you doing here?" asked Kyla, her voice soft in the night breeze.Edward turned his head, slightly surprised to see Kyla standing there. "Nothing. Why are you out? It's quite cold outside," he said as he patted the spot next to him, motioning for Kyla to sit down.Kyla hesitated for a moment before f
“Prince, you must see this.” He approached Edward, who was walking to his hotel room after the wedding. In his hand, he carried a cell phone with a viral video on it.“Leave it alone,” Edward said casually, refusing to look at the video Diandra and Ricky had shared.“But Prince, this has gone too far,” Han tried to convince him.“I know. But tomorrow they will regret it,” Edward replied calmly as he continued walking.Edward deliberately kept the incident quiet for now. He had a plan to keep them silent. Right now, all he had on his mind was his wife. He knew Kyla would still be curious about his status after the King and Queen attended their wedding.Edward opened the door to the room slowly. Kyla, who had already changed, immediately approached him with a questioning look.“Edward, who exactly are you? How come the King and Queen are at our wedding? Don't you...” Kyla trailed off, seemingly hesitant to continue.Edward smiled slightly. “I was born and raised in the Palace. It was on
Such a grand party was held in a luxurious building decorated with great beauty. Crystal chandeliers glittered from the ceiling, reflecting light that added to the magical atmosphere of the evening. The guests were from the world's elite - royalty, high-ranking officials, and prominent business people. They had come from all over the world to attend a celebration that was not only special but historic: the wedding of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Mars, a highly respected leader.Edward, the crown prince, stood at the hall's end dressed in regal regalia. His blood-red robe was adorned with gold embroidery and a shining royal crest. Underneath the robe, his body looked dashing in light armor designed to add to his charm as a general. Although his appearance exuded an aura of decisiveness, there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes.Kyla had finished dressing up. With steady steps, she walked towards the room where the wedding party was held. Although her small steps felt so heavy,
“Mrs Wijaya, believe me, he is not what you see now,” Elizabeth was still trying to convince everyone, her voice full of emotion and conviction that seemed forced.Lady Wijaya seemed affected. She looked at Edward with a thoughtful gaze, then turned her gaze to everyone standing around the man. As if trying to find the truth behind all of Elizabeth's accusations. Finally, after taking a deep breath, she said in a firm tone, “I don't know who is right here. But I'll calculate if you lie to me, Edward.”The room fell silent for a moment. The guests exchanged glances, the atmosphere turning increasingly tense. However, Edward remained calm, his gaze not wavering in the slightest.In a low but authoritative voice, the man who looked like Edward's messenger spoke, “True or not, it is none of your business, Mrs. Wijaya. My duty is only to fetch the bride. And you, Miss Elizabeth,” the man glanced at Elizabeth with a cold gaze, ”stop talking before you do something you will regret.”Elizabet
“Stop it!” The loud voice echoed, breaking the crowd that had previously been filled with the guests' conversations. Everyone fell silent, turning their eyes towards the voice's owner.Edward stopped his steps, turning his head with a surprised expression. So did Kyla, who stood beside him. Their gazes met Elizabeth, who advanced from the crowd, her face filled with anger and blatant contempt.Elizabeth swept her gaze across the room, taking a deep breath before opening her voice. “What kind of joke are you making, Edward?” her voice was filled with mockery, but she made sure every word was stabbed like a dagger. “You may be able to lie to all of them, but me? I know who you are.”Edward gave Elizabeth a cold stare, his expression difficult to read, but Kyla could feel the tension that enveloped the man's body beside her.“You have nothing! You're just a poor ex-soldier who means nothing!” Elizabeth pointed her finger at Edward accusingly. “So stop this nonsense. Everyone with you tod
“Edward?” her voice trembled, almost in disbelief.Edward smiled slightly, his gaze full of serenity. “Yes, I'm sorry I'm late. I had some important business to take care of first,” he replied calmly.Kyla furrowed her brows, still finding it hard to believe what she was seeing. “Not about that... but why are you dressed like this? Whose robes are you wearing?” she asked in a confused tone, her eyes tracing the details of Edward's magnificent robes.Edward smiled wider, full of confidence. “Mine, of course,” he replied, his voice firm. “I came here to pick you up, Kyla. We're going to our wedding. Oh, and I've prepared a wedding ring for you.”Kyla was stunned, her mind spinning rapidly, trying to make sense of what was going on.Another man approached with steady steps, carrying a small box. When the box was opened, it revealed a beautiful ring with a stunning gemstone in the center, surrounded by diamonds that reflected light in all directions.Edward took the ring gracefully, then l
Suasana yang tadinya riuh tiba-tiba menjadi sunyi. Para tamu saling bertukar pandang, ada yang gugup, ada yang penasaran.Ricky yang mendengar utusan kerajaan Mars telah tiba, semakin bangga.Para tamu mulai berbisik-bisik membicarakan nasib baik Ricky dalam menarik perhatian kerajaan untuk menghadiri pernikahan tersebut.Semua mata tertuju pada pintu utama. Di luar, deretan mobil mewah berhenti rapi, memancarkan kemewahan.Seorang pengemudi berseragam keluar dan membuka pintu. Dari dalam, sosok-sosok berwibawa melangkah keluar dengan langkah tegas dan percaya diri, memancarkan aura keagungan yang tak terbantahkan.Dari tengah kerumunan, seorang pria jangkung berjas hitam melangkah maju. Tatapannya tajam dan penuh wibawa, dan langkahnya mantap seperti seorang penguasa yang merebut kembali tahtanya.Pria itu berhenti di tengah langkah, membiarkan keheningan menggantung seperti kelas berat di udara.Tatapannya tajam menatap tepat ke sudut ruangan tempat Kyla berdiri.Saat tatapan mereka
Still on the same night, it was in the hall where Diandar and Ricky's wedding party was held. Ricky and Diandra's wedding took place with great fanfare, exuding luxury and warmth. The grand ballroom was adorned with sparkling crystal chandeliers, fresh pastel-coloured flowers were arranged beautifully in every corner, and orchestral music created a romantic and elegant atmosphere. This gave the impression of a party that was not only luxurious but also full of love and happiness. The guests came from all walks of life, including important figures from the world of business and politics to some of the capital's celebrities who made the party shine. Guests wore their best outfits, mingling in the glittering party atmosphere. Media cameras were also busy capturing the special moments of the night. In one corner of the room, Elizabeth and Steve's family were proudly present. They seemed to exude an aura of happiness and respect for the host. Elizabeth wore an elegant navy blue gow