The table was set, with a softly burning candle in the center of the table.
During dinner, Cahyo tried to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. He prepared delicious, high-quality dishes, and tried to steer the conversation to topics that would make Kayla feel more relaxed and open.Cahyo explained casually as the dinner seemed more romantic than a business meeting.“We want to develop the property in Bandung into a tourist park with rides and set up several hotels with luxurious facilities. Isn't that a very good idea?”“You can get richer too.”Kayla smiled and stuffed her mouth with tender meat.“So, Mrs. Kayla,” Cahyo began in a soft tone, ”What could make you feel more interested in considering our offer?”Kayla looked at Cahyo with a sharp gaze, “That depends on what offer you have. I want to know how this offer can benefit me.”“From earlier, you only explaAs the two of them stood outside the parking lot, Cahyo felt that his approach today had been quite successful. This moment, though seemingly small, had provided an unexpected emotional closeness. Kayla seemed more relaxed and perhaps a little more open after the incident.“Perhaps it is time to continue our discussion further,” Cahyo said in a gentle, understanding tone.In the moving car. Cahyo deliberately slowed down the car.“If there's anything else you want to talk about or questions that need answering, I'm here to help.”Kayla looked at Cahyo with a softer gaze than before. “All right, Cahyo. I will consider your offer and get back to you in the near future.”Cahyo felt relieved and satisfied with tonight's outcome. Although he initially felt disgusted and uncomfortable, he began to realize that this interaction could be a positive step in achieving his goal.As they parted ways having already rea
Out there, however, a new storm was approaching. Kayla, with her newly acquired assets, started planning her next move. She knew that the game wasn't over yet.She still had bigger plans, plans that could destroy everything if not faced carefully. And he knew that just one wrong move could make everything fall apart.Meanwhile, in the corner of the dark room, Zavier continued to stare out the window blankly.Life may have betrayed him, but in his heart, there was still a little hope left-hope to rediscover the love and trust he lost. However, would it ever happen, or was it just an empty hope in the midst of growing darkness?Zavier slowly stood up on his feet. “My leg is getting better. But what am I looking for?”Zavier was confused as to whether he should go looking for Nayla or accept a life with Sefia.That woman had taken care of him all this time while Nayla only knew how to hurt him.In his mind, Nayla's shadow con
In the dark and quiet night, Fernando carefully guided Joen through the hallways of the house. They moved at a slow pace, avoiding any corners that could potentially be seen by Sefia or Kayla. Fernando had planned everything carefully. He knew when the guards would make their rounds and knew where the hidden places in the house were.When they arrived near their father's room, Fernando whispered to Joen, “Wait here. I'll make sure the way is clear.”Joen nodded and waited with his heart beating fast. A few minutes later, Fernando returned and nodded. “Hurry up, Joen. Now is the time.”Joen carefully opened the door to Zavier's room and stepped inside. The dim light from the bedside lamp made the room look gloomy. Inside, Zavier sat in his wheelchair, his gaze blank, directed at the window. His face looked tired and dull, unlike his father who was always cheerful and full of enthusiasm.“Papa Puzzle...” Joen called out i
Nayla looked at Bram in confusion. “But it's been weeks, Doctor Bram... Why does it feel like there's no improvement at all?”Bram smiled gently, touching Nayla's cheek with his warm palm. “Every wound takes time, Nayla. You have to trust me. I only want the best for you,” he said in a voice full of confidence. “Look, I'm always here, looking after you. I won't let you be in pain.”“Don't tell me that you don't doubt my sincerity?”Hearing that, Nayla lowered her head.Although the man's words sounded caring, there was something in Bram's tone that made Nayla feel uneasy. She felt trapped by Bram's excessive attention, like a bird in a golden cage.Her leg, which was supposed to heal, was becoming more painful every day. Every time the pain came, Bram would come up with drugs that would temporarily relieve the pain, only to have it return within a few hours.He felt like there was no progress a
“Wait!” Nayla pulled his hand away and tried to prevent him from leaving, because she felt guilty, having misunderstood the Doctor who had sincerely cared for her all this time.Doctor Bram grunted, took a deep breath and chose to remain silent.“I'm sorry, I-, I'm not doubting your abilities, Bram. It's just that this is really painful and debilitating for me. I'm afraid I might become paralyzed.”Bram turned his head, seeing Nayla's teary eyes, he immediately grabbed her in a hug and planted a kiss on her thin lips.“N-no, don't!” Nayla tried to resist as Bram's movements grew wilder and he pinned her down on the bed.“No, I...!“I love Zavier!”Nayla's words made Bram stop his movements. He lifted his head from the crook of Nayla's neck and looked at her deeply with a look of disappointment on his face.“If you want my body, then you only get a flavorless body, beca
He pulled back the comfort woman and kissed her again in front of Nayla. “Look, she even rejected me when she was not as beautiful as you. What can one expect from a woman in a wheelchair?”“How arrogant!”In front of Nayla, Bram tore off the entertainer's clothes and crushed her front.Seeing the unseemly scene before her, Nayla once again turned the wheelchair around and pushed it with both hands as hard as she could to leave the living room which was already enveloped in Bram's huge laughter and the giggles of the comfort woman she was fondling.Bam!Nayla closed the door and locked it from the inside. Tears streamed down her cheeks. “I have to get out of here! I have to go back and find Zavier and my son! I have to leave this hellhole without recovering!”Nayla beat her immobilized legs. As a result, she fell out of her wheelchair.Nayla beat her legs in frustration. Her body trembled, tears flo
Hearing Bram's confession, Nayla was shocked. Her two black eyes widened. “I-I'm not worthy, Bram. Find a partner who is younger and better than me. I'm just a Zavier's wife who has already given birth to a child. I-”“I want you, Nayla!” interrupted Bram as he tore off his shirt, revealing his muscular, boxy body with abs like torn bread.“Hold this!” Bram took Nayla's hand and pressed it to his stomach, “Does Zavier have all this? Am I not handsome enough? Am I not good enough for you?”Nayla withdrew her hand and closed her eyes, horrified and with a trembling voice she said, “you're crazy!”Hearing Nayla's rejection once again, Bram burst out laughing, “yes, I'm crazy for falling in love with someone's wife!”“Go away, Bram. This day has been too shocking. Let me rest!” squealed Nayla in a trembling, frightened voice.Bram looked at Nayla's trembling body
Tears began to well up in the corners of her eyes. “All this time... I took it every day. The medicine she said was to relieve my pain. But that cat... he ate it and...” Nayla took a deep breath, her body feeling even heavier. “If that cat could be lying like this, then what exactly happened to my body? What did it do to me all this time?”Fear began to creep into her mind. “Does Bram know about this? Is this on purpose? Or... am I just a tool for him, to be controlled, nurtured, arranged like a worthless item?” Her mind whirled, trying to find answers to every suspicion that suddenly arose.Her hands squeezed hard on the wheels of the chair supporting her, her body trembling. “I need to stop taking this medicine. But... how long has it been? How much of this medicine has entered my body?”Breathing heavily, Nayla looked up at the sky that suddenly seemed so far away. “What should I do? I can't go on li
“W-what do you mean?” Sefia felt even more suspicious, in what way should she obey?Doctor Siberu smiled and did not respond, the middle-aged man simply savored the rest of his meal then gulped down the wine in the glass.Dinner was served exquisitely and a glass with the finest wine was presented. However, Sefia did not enjoy it at all.Sefia tried to open the conversation. “Doctor, is my face really going to have a burning sensation all the time?”Doctor Siberu smiled and stuffed a piece of steak into his own mouth. “No, as long as you have the medicine I will give you later.”“How much is the medicine?” Sefia dared to ask because she knew that everything was a matter of price.Doctor Siberu gave Sefia a glance and then went back to enjoying his food.Sefia felt very annoyed that the docto
With a deep breath, Sefia gathered what was left of her strength and stepped towards the door. Every movement felt heavy, but she tried to look graceful. Her face might be scarred, but no one would see that tonight.She had to endure a dinner with the Doctor who would probably devour her as well, but she had to be prepared to risk the path she had chosen in having this perfect face.When she arrived in front of the hospital, a luxury car was waiting. The driver opened the door, and without saying a word, Sefia stepped into the car.The car slowly drove her to the dinner venue that awaited her.During the hour-long journey that seemed like an eternity, Sefia just stared blankly out the glass window at the Korean city with its skyscrapers and twinkling lights along the streets.Sefia froze for a moment as the car stopped in front of a luxurious mansion that stood majestically, more
Sefia quickly threw all the boxes on the floor. The nurse who saw it smiled slightly and said, “all the patients always have dinner with Doctor Siberu and nothing major happens. We've all had dinner with the kind doctor too.”The nurse immediately picked up the dress and jewelry that were thrown on the floor. “You are not a beauty like the face attached to you. But refusing the Doctor's offer, only makes that face not last long.”After saying her sentence, the nurse immediately left Sefia's room. “Hey, what do you mean?” But the question was no longer answered by the nurse who had already passed from there.“What the hell does she mean?”Without caring about the dinner invitation, Sefia quickly got up and organized all her clothes into a suitcase.“If Sefia wants to go home, then no one can stop her! I've already paid all the
“Let Zavier smell her and then realize her rottenness. That woman is just looking for trouble and I'm just paving the way for her useless scheme.”The conversation was interrupted when Nayla was disturbed and woke up from her sleep.“Are you awake, darling?”Nayla rubbed her eyes and yawned, “Who were you talking to?”“Just a not so important coworker, are you hungry?” asked Bram gently. Nayla shook her head and snuggled back into the blanket.He stayed by her side all night and was about to hold her until morning.As his hands began to wander, Nayla immediately shook her head softly, “No...”“I want to paint...”Bram looked at her deeply, “Painting? It's the middle of the night and you want to paint?”Nayla nodded her head, “yes. I just had some inspiration.”“But it's the middle of the night and I'm so sleepy,&r
The doctor stood beside her, the nurse carefully began to remove layer after layer of bandages that had been covering her face.Each layer that came off made Sefia more agitated. Her breathing became heavier, cold sweat ran down her forehead. She stared at the mirror that still reflected a faint image of herself, while trying to hold back the rising hope.The last bandage was removed.Meanwhile, the doctor smiled smugly with a face full of pride in his achievement and his work that was considered perfect.Sefia blinked, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She observed the face that was now staring back at her. At first glance, she could not recognize who was in the mirror. Holding her cheeks with trembling hands. “I-this...”But then, he realized-it was Nayla's face. Every detail, from the high cheekbones to the sharp jawline, everything was exactly as it was in the photo.Sefia froze, feeling the world around her stop for a
The doctor nodded and stood up, preparing himself to leave. “I will check on you again in a few days. For now, keep resting. If there's anything you need, call the nurse.”Sefia gave a small nod. In her heart she said, “I paid a lot of money and he's still so arrogant!”After the doctor left the room, Sefia lay alone. Her hands were still touching the bandages wrapped around her face, trying to feel her new face underneath the thick layers. She knew everything would change, but fear was slowly creeping into her mind.“Shhh,” she hissed through the pain. “Am I really ready for this?” she asked herself. However, she shook off the thought quickly. “I have to be ready. I have to be Nayla.”The days passed slowly for Sefia. Every morning, she woke up with the same pain. Every time she looked in the mirror, she saw only the reflection of the bandages covering her face. However, the hope of seeing a new
Moments later, Sefia cried out in excitement when the noNaylal of two billion was displayed on her phone screen, indicating that the money had been sent by Bram.“Doctor! Doctor! We can proceed with the surgery!” Sefia exclaimed with excitement.Moments later, the doctor and the medics were ready to resume the operation. Sefia stared at the ceiling, trying to calm herself down. She knew her journey wasn't over yet, but at least now she wasn't alone.There was Doctor Bram who would be the source of funds for her treatment costs.“As long as Zavier hasn't gotten any facts, then I will prepare myself well and become Nayla... for him!”***Five hours seemed like a long time for a plastic surgery that required medical professionals.Sefia woke up with heavy breathing, her vision blurred behind the bandages wrapped around her face. Pain radiated from her cheekbone to her jaw, like thousands of needles stabbing all ov
“What deal are you referring to, Mrs. Sefia?”Sefia snorted then said, “stop pretending! I'm in trouble right now. Zavier maxed out my credit card and I have to have plastic surgery right now!”Bram laughed, and the laughter was painful to Sefia's ears. “Oh, that's your problem. I'm already happy enough having Nayla. Right now, that woman can't remember anything except me as her husband.”“What do you mean, why can't she remember? What have you done to her?” Sefia could not contain her anger and despair. She felt as if her world was collapsing because she was too stupid to hand Nayla over to a man with no humanity like Bram.“Ah, that's just a small problem. Nayla has a bit of amnesia. She doesn't remember anyone, except me. And I have no intention of letting her go,” Bram replied in a very casual tone, as if talking about the weather.“I can't believe this. You have to let her go, B
The doctor stared at her for a moment, trying to find the right words. “There might be a way to contact your family or close friends. Maybe they can help, or you can try to contact the bank to resolve this issue.”Sefia closed her eyes, trying not to feel the growing emotional burden. “I don't want to contact my family. They don't understand this decision. They always think I'm stupid for wanting to do this surgery.”“I understand,” the doctor said gently. “But we need a quick solution. The implant inside your nose will also have to be removed if you can't pay.”“What?!” Sefia let out a deep breath. “Zavier! I thought he would support me. But he blocked me instead. This is so unfair!”“Are there any close friends you can call? Anyone who can help in this situation?” asked the doctor, looking at Sefia seriously.“No! Everyone thinks I'm crazy for doing this. I