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
The next day, Edward arrived at the courthouse. Elizabeth and her family were waiting in front, their faces full of hatred.Great, Elizabeth's younger brother, burst into mockery as soon as Edward appeared."Look who's finally here! This loser is wasting our time waiting for him."Elizabeth looked at Edward coldly, full of contempt.As Edward approached, Elizabeth spoke sharply, piercing the air between them."You are shameless, Edward. Making us wait as if none of this matters to you.""I have no obligation to explain anything to you. I've come; that's enough, " Edward replied, looking at him emotionlessly."What did you say? It doesn't matter! You already ruined my sister's future, and now you're trivializing this divorce?" Great shouted angrily. Stepping forward, however, Elizabeth stopped his steps."Stop it already, don't make a scene here," she said sternly. Remembering yesterday's incident, she was horrified and did not want her sister to experience the same thing.Edward only g
Noticing her phone ringing, Kyla quickly excused herself to take the call. "I'll take the call first," she said with a smile.Edward nodded, but his gaze was still fixed on Kyla. Curiosity overcame him, and he couldn't avoid the strange feeling that kept bothering him. The long-awaited opportunity came when he heard Kyla's conversation with someone on the other end of the line."Stopping our company partnership? Why?" asked Kyla, surprised.Kyla sighed, listening to the phone seriously. "Alright," she replied after hearing the explanation.After the conversation, Kyla sat back in her chair, disappointment visible on her face. It felt like there was no hope anymore."I've heard everything. I can help you, but there are conditions," Edward said quietly."Conditions? Never mind, Edward. You can go now. At first, I wanted to keep you, to promote you so that you would resign from the company, but seeing the condition of the company now, it's better for you to just leave. Now go, meet the HR
In front of everyone, under the stunned gaze of Elizabeth, Steven, the blonde girl, and all the staff watching, Kyla did something unexpected. The woman known to be cold and firm and who always rejected every man who tried to get close to her now embraced Edward unceremoniously. Edward looked shocked, his body stiffening for a moment. He did not expect Kyla to do this, especially in front of many people. Kyla's hug felt tight as if she wanted to convey something more than just words. "Kyla..." Edward whispered, standing still, his eyes shifting from the awkward-looking Kyla with flushed cheeks; the situation felt even more complicated, especially when Elisabet looked at Kyla with a hateful gaze that was hard to hide. Kyla loosened her embrace slowly, kept her distance, and tried to speak softly even though her face clearly showed guilt. "I'm sorry, I..." she said softly, her gaze downcast momentarily before finally meeting Elisabet's piercing gaze. In that instant, guilt overcame
“Who was involved?” he asked in a deep yet controlled tone. Kyla looked down, her voice trembling as she whispered, “Richard.” Her answer was quiet, almost inaudible. She tried to avoid Edward's gaze, which seemed to penetrate all her secrets. Edward's brow furrowed, the tension evident on his face. “Richard? Who is he?” Kyla let out a long breath, her voice filled with frustration. “He's an influential man from Snowflake,” she said softly. “He used his power to pressure me, exploiting my family's weakness for his own gain. I cannot accept this, Edward.” Edward's gaze sharpened, but there was a hint of tenderness in his expression. “I understand,” he said in a soothing voice. “I will help you overcome this.” Kyla lifted her face, her eyes filled with concern. “Talk to her? No, Edward. She's not only dangerous but cunning. I even fear for your safety. But... who exactly are you? Why are you working in my company, letting people insult you, including your ex-wife, when I'm sure you'
All eyes were immediately drawn to Edward, who was now standing confidently beside Kyla.“Is that right, darling?” Edward asked for agreement in a calm yet firm tone.Kyla was silent, her face filled with worry.“What are you talking about?” asked Anna sharply. “Who are you?”“Me? I am your son-in-law, ma'am. My name is Edward,” Edward replied as he extended his hand, his smile etched with confidence.“Son-in-law?!” Anna squealed in disbelief.“Yes, son-in-law. I am the husband of your daughter, Kyla.”Anna stared at Kyla with overwhelming emotion. “Kyla, is what he said true?”“Mom, I can explain, it's...”“Answer me, is he your husband?”Kyla nodded slowly, her voice barely audible. “Yes, he's my husband.”Plak! A hard slap landed on Kyla's cheek. Anna looked at her daughter with eyes flashing with anger.“How dare you, Kyla. How dare you marry without Mother's permission! And what's worse, you're marrying a man whose origins are unclear. Have you lost all respect for Mom and our fam
“Yes, we are getting a divorce. I did this so Richard would stop bothering me and my family. But what happened? You only made things worse,” Kyla said in an emotionally charged tone.Edward stared straight ahead, his eyes filled with disappointment, though his voice remained calm. “Fine, if that's your decision.”His answer was short, but his nonchalant tone made Kyla feel guilty. Edward refocused on driving, though this time at a higher speed than before.Kyla sat silently in her seat, her mind spinning endlessly. What was really going on? Did Edward dislike her decision to divorce? Or... could it be that he had deeper feelings for her?“No way,” she muttered softly, trying to dismiss the thought. However, the image of Edward's disappointed gaze continued to haunt her. Something inside her felt strange, as though her heart refused to accept what they had just discussed.After taking Kyla home, Edward did not immediately return to his place. Instead, he went to a private apartment loca
"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