The car carrying Julia slowly entered the restaurant's parking lot."Thank you," Julia said to her husband's bodyguard."You're welcome, Ma'am!" the man replied.Julia then got out of the car and walked towards the restaurant, which seemed busy."I don't want it, this isn't my order, I didn't order this earlier!"As soon as Julia entered the restaurant, she heard a scream inside.Making Julia startled.She saw at the door of one of the VIP rooms, several waiters and Tina, facing a woman who was shouting, while pointing her finger at Tina.Julia approached the crowd, and clearly saw the face of the shouting customer.Julia felt that the woman seemed like a stalker, or maybe it was just a coincidence.Lucas's cousin, the woman she had seen just three hours ago at the fast food restaurant, was now a customer at her restaurant."What's going on here?" Julia said, squeezing between her employees."Julia!" Tina called, turning to see Julia approaching."Hey, you!" Miranda's eyes glared at J
Julia matched the food menu that was already served on the table with the one on the piece of paper order she was holding.Everything was the same, only the arrangement was different.Julia knew what food was served on the table because it was her creation, which was then passed on to Tina.From Tina, then taught to the substitute chef."This is according to the order, why would you say this is not the order you ordered!" Julia said."My friend said that it doesn't match the menu!" Miranda insisted that their order was wrong."It's just a different arrangement and shape, have you never eaten at a restaurant, or are you deliberately trying to cause trouble?" Julia said, looking at Miranda with a probing look."What did you say? You little girl, what are you talking about? You should be polite to VIP customers, because VIP customers are special customers that you should serve well!" Miranda shouted angrily."You're just trying to cause trouble for me, did I ever make a mistake to you?"
"Is that so? Aren't you jealous of me right now, and it's so pathetic, because you're provoking me, so I'll stay away from Lucas?" Julia said, smiling amusingly at Miranda's childish behavior.Meanwhile, many pairs of eyes saw their argument, and they started whispering about Miranda again."It turns out that the wrong order was intentional by that woman!""What I said earlier, it's true, it's just her way of getting her way, she's wrong about the order, she wants to pick a fight with our boss!""Jealousy blinds people, so they don't realize they're embarrassing themselves!"Hearing the murmurs of the people who saw the argument between her and Julia, fueled Miranda's hatred for Julia even more."Didn't Lucas tell you that we used to have a relationship, and he was very attentive to me, but you came from nowhere, destroying our relationship!"Julia sighed, listening to Miranda's words, she tried not to be influenced by Miranda's provocation."If you don't want to eat at my restaurant,
Finally, Julia and Tina agreed to choose four new menus for their restaurant, all for appetizers.Time flew by, Julia lost track of time because she was busy in the restaurant kitchen making new recipes."Ma'am, someone is looking for you!" said one of Julia's employees, entering the restaurant kitchen."Who is it?" Julia asked, washing her hands."The gentleman said he's your husband!" the employee said."Oh!" Julia realized that she had been at the restaurant for too long, and it was already evening.Julia looked at the clock."Oh my god!" she muttered in surprise, it was almost seven o'clock in the evening.Julia hurried to finish her work, and the assistant chef helped Julia clean up the rest.The girl quickly met the man who her employee said was her 'husband'.In Julia's office, Lucas was sitting on the sofa looking at his tablet, and Harry was sitting next to his father, writing something on something that looked like a tablet.Both men of different ages turned to the door, as
Julia took Lucas and Harry to the VIP room, a room with a balcony overlooking the restaurant garden.The special room was a lesehan style with a short-legged table, perfect for Harry, he could sit freely."Wait a minute, I'll make our dinner!" Julia said to Lucas, after Lucas and Harry sat on the cushions as seats in the special room."No, don't you cook, let the restaurant chef cook for us, you stay here with us!" Lucas said, holding Julia's hand."Okay, I'll order whatever we'll eat for dinner tonight, according to my recommendations!" Julia said, following Lucas's words.Lucas released his grip on Julia's wrist, and let Julia leave the special room.Julia then told the chef the dinner menu she wanted."Okay, Ma'am, we'll finish it in ten minutes, and we'll make it the best and most delicious!" the chef said enthusiastically."Thank you, Joni!""You're welcome, Ma'am!"Julia returned to the VIP room, rejoining Lucas and Harry."We'll wait about ten minutes, they're preparing it in t
Harry put his writing tablet on the table, even though Harry was busy with what he was holding, his ears heard what his two parents were talking about.Harry saw his father apologize to his mother, his father felt guilty towards his mother."So that's why you're struggling alone for your future, both of you?" Lucas asked, still holding Julia in his arms."Yes!"Lucas closed his eyes to calm his feelings that felt tight, a young girl, with a small body carrying his child, struggling alone to live a hard life without complaining, truly a brave girl."And, you learned to open a restaurant on your own without anyone else's help?""Tina helped me, she became my assistant in managing the restaurant with the money you gave!""Julia!" Lucas suddenly released his embrace, "Please don't mention that money again, as payment for what I did to you!"Lucas gripped Julia's shoulder tightly, it was a mistake he didn't want to remember anymore."So what should I say about that money, because the truth
Julia tried to shift her position, but Lucas's arm around her waist held Julia's body back from moving away."Why? Don't you believe me? I'm in love with you, I don't know since when, for five years I've always thought about you, searched for you in every city and also abroad, in my mind there's only you, I was so afraid of not being able to find you again!" Lucas murmured in front of Julia's face.Lucas's hand slowly stroked Julia's cheek, which looked stunned, Julia's eyes stared intently at Lucas.Lucas's smile widened at the sight of Julia's stunned face.Cup!Lucas landed his kiss on Julia's lips, and Julia flinched, feeling Lucas kiss her lips again.Julia blinked."Why are you stunned? You still don't believe me?" Lucas asked with a smile that was still widening."A..are you sure about your feelings for me? You have to think again!" Julia finally spoke."No need to think about it anymore, I know more about my own feelings, I just realized a few days ago, that I'm really in love
Lucas got up from his seat."Then let's go together to fulfill her wish!" Lucas said."Why should I go? Your mom will get even angrier!""Then I'm not going!" Lucas said, then sat back down."We're used to eating together, go!""I don't want to, from now on you two should feel uncomfortable if you don't eat with me, I can't leave my wife and son to eat dinner alone, now we're one family, we should be together often, I don't want you and Harry to feel lonely!" Lucas said firmly.Hearing that, Julia couldn't say anything anymore."Come on!" Lucas extended his hand to Julia, he would face his mother.He didn't care if his mother would yell at him later, for bringing his wife and son to dinner at the main house.Julia was forced to cancel the dinner order that was being prepared by the chef in the restaurant kitchen."Where are we going to eat, Pa?" Harry asked, as they were already in the car."To Grandpa's house, son!" Lucas replied.It wasn't long before they arrived at the Silvester f
Harry was so happy to see his parents come to pick him up. The four-year-old ran toward his parents, who were standing at the school entrance. His face was beaming with happiness."Dad... Mom!" he shouted, running excitedly.Lucas crouched down, spreading his arms wide, welcoming his son who was running toward them. Harry's small body rushed into Lucas's embrace, and he wrapped his small arms around his father's neck."Dad, I'm so happy you came to pick me up!" the little boy said happily."How was school today, son?" Lucas asked, hugging his son tightly."I made a new friend, Dad. They like to be friends with me!" Harry said, telling him about his new friend."Harry! Harry! Wait!" A voice called out Harry's name loudly. A woman appeared, holding a water bottle in her hand."Thank goodness, you haven't left yet. You forgot your water bottle!" the woman said, handing Harry his water bottle."Huh!" Harry looked at the water bottle in the woman's hand in bewilderment. He felt like he had
In the car on the way to Harry's school, Julia sat silently, lost in thought. She was replaying her mother-in-law's yelling in her mind. Her thoughts were gloomy, caught in the dilemma of her marriage.An ordinary girl with no parents and no education to brag about. It was all true, what her mother-in-law had said. A poor girl who was always abused and oppressed by her aunt and cousin.She had met a super-rich CEO by chance, due to an unexpected mistake. And she had never tried to charm the man, because it was impossible for a girl like her, a lower-class girl who wasn't worthy of a glance. But unexpectedly, the rich man was captivated by her. And without realizing it, her feelings began to grow for him slowly.They ended up falling in love. And now, should she leave the love she had found? The love she had long dreamed of and felt in her life?Someone would be hurt if she left: her, her son, and her husband. Lucas had been waiting for a long time to find her. And Harry's love for his
Lisbeth was startled when someone grabbed her hand. When she saw who was holding her hand, the old woman was even more shocked."Lu... Lucas!" she muttered, her eyes wide."So this is why Mom wanted to meet my wife?" Lucas said, his face filled with anger, his gaze sharp as he looked at his mother."No... no, it's not like that. She was disrespectful to me, so I wanted to teach her a lesson, to make her know who she really is," Lisbeth said defensively.Lucas released his mother's hand, which was about to slap Julia's face."Mom, you're becoming shameless. Didn't you provoke Julia, making her talk to you like that? I heard everything you said to her!" Lucas said."I... I..." Lisbeth couldn't defend herself anymore."What is this? Mom, you value my self-worth at five billion so my wife will leave me?!" Lucas said, his voice getting sharper. He grabbed the thick envelope from the table and showed it to his mother's face.Lisbeth's face turned pale as she saw the envelope Lucas was holdi
Julia stared at the thick envelope in front of her, her gaze distant. The envelope looked so thick and solid. Five billion. Inside the envelope, her mother-in-law had neatly arranged five billion. Had she gone to the bank first before meeting me?Julia's mind raced, thinking about her mother-in-law, who had clearly planned to get rid of her from Lucas's life.Julia's eyes locked on her mother-in-law's, unblinking. Her hands were clenched tightly."What do you mean, Mom? I don't understand!" Julia said."Don't call me Mom. I'm not your Mom! Can't you hear what I said? Leave Lucas. He's my precious son. He's not worthy of you!" Lisbeth said, her voice rising.Julia swallowed hard. Her heart ached. Her mother-in-law hated her so much."I won't leave Lucas. I love him. He's the father of my son. We have to be together," Julia said after calming herself for a moment.Lisbeth's face immediately showed displeasure. Her sharp gaze pierced Julia."He's my son. I have the right to him because I
Lucas took Julia to the car showroom and let her choose the car she wanted. Julia, who was clueless about cars, didn't know what kind of model would be suitable for a woman.She saw a red car, and its color and design looked elegant and luxurious."What about that one? I like the color and shape!" Julia said, pointing to the car she wanted."Oh, a Toyota GR Supra. You have excellent taste, sweetheart! That's a great car!" Lucas said, smiling broadly. He didn't expect his wife to choose such a classy car."If it's too expensive, I don't want it. Let's get something cheaper," Julia said, following Lucas from behind.They approached the car Julia had pointed out, and Lucas carefully examined it."This is the latest model, sir. It's perfect for your wife. Your wife has excellent taste in cars!" the showroom manager said."Alright, we'll take this one. Please deliver it to this address," Lucas gave the address of the villa.Then they made the purchase.After buying the car for his wife, Lu
The next morning, Julia woke up late. It was unusual for her to oversleep, and she scrambled out of bed in a panic. But a hand pulled her back, drawing her into someone's embrace."Where are you going, sweetheart? Why are you in such a hurry?" Lucas was still in bed with her, still snuggled under the covers.Julia looked at Lucas, who was still closing his eyes, slowly opening them. Lucas's sleepy eyes met Julia's gaze."I have to take Harry to school!" Julia said."Our son already left, sweetheart. I sent the nanny to take him to school. We'll pick him up after school," Lucas said, stroking Julia's cheek."Oh, he's already gone?" Julia put her head back on the pillow.Lucas hugged Julia's waist, resting his chin on top of his wife's head."Sweetheart, we haven't had our wedding reception yet. Tell me when you want to have it," Lucas asked.Julia thought about what Lucas said."When your mom accepts me for who I am," Julia replied."Alright, I'll convince Mom that you're the best daug
Lucas felt Julia was running out of breath, so he released their kiss.The man smiled broadly, seeing his wife's flushed face, and her wet, parted lips."You're so beautiful, darling," Lucas whispered in Julia's ear, "I want to eat you!"Julia's face flushed even more, hearing Lucas's whisper, blushing with embarrassment, she pinched Lucas's arm."Ouch!" Lucas pretended to be in pain from Julia's pinch, which didn't hurt at all.Julia was instantly surprised to hear Lucas's cry of pain, it turned out that her pinch felt so painful."Sorry," Julia muttered, feeling guilty, then stroked Lucas's arm that she had just pinched.Lucas's smile widened, he was so happy, seeing Julia feeling guilty for hurting him."My darling, you're really so innocent!" Lucas said, pulling Julia into his embrace, then kissing his wife's neck.Lucas didn't expect to have a wife who was so adorable, making him love Julia even more."Let's go home, I want to continue our kiss from earlier," Lucas whispered in J
Lucas felt the atmosphere inside the car was so gloomy, he felt very uncomfortable."Darling, I'm sorry!" Lucas said, breaking the silence, he was indeed outrageous for not taking care of Julia's feelings earlier."Forgive me, I was really over the top, I felt so smart and thought you were just talking nonsense, I was stupid, I should have realized that you know more about your cousin than I do!" Lucas said again, regretfully.Julia was silent, she didn't respond to what Lucas said.Julia looked out the car window in silence, calmly observing the street scene.Lucas became increasingly uncomfortable with Julia's silence, he felt more and more uneasy.Lucas glanced at Julia, who was looking out the car window, without any intention of turning towards him.Lucas's long hand reached for Julia's hand that was on his wife's lap.Lucas grasped the small hand, and squeezed it gently."Darling!" Lucas called again.Julia still didn't respond to Lucas's call, and it made Lucas unbearable anymo
Lucas just learned about Julia always helping her aunt's finances.Edward didn't tell him about this issue, Lucas's feelings were mixed, hearing Julia's words just now."What do you mean, darling, did you work when you lived with them?" Lucas asked curiously."Yes, and it was never enough, until one day the loan shark came to collect their debt!" Julia began to explain."It's because of the high cost of living, so it takes a lot of money, plus you living with us, where did all that come from? So, Mama took the initiative to borrow money from the loan shark, and it turned out the interest was very high, Mama's debt piled up!" Gina said."Nonsense, you're a spendthrift! You always spend money lavishly, until you intend to sell me because you're tempted by the big payment!" Julia said, refuting everything Gina said."You should have been the one in that room, you've messed up my life, you've ruined my future!" Gina shouted."Oh, is that so! And don't you have the nerve to say that? You r