Chapter: Chapter 141The days that followed were filled with meeting after meeting, preparing every detail before the execution phase of the Whitmore project truly began next week. But this morning was different. Today was Cassius's last day off before returning to duty at the hospital. He'd taken a short leave these
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Chapter: Chapter 140Reyna POV Today's joint meeting was a follow-up to last week's initial inspection at the Whitmore mansion. This time it covered the execution schedule now that all revisions had been agreed upon. I arrived at the meeting room early, carrying a folder with the latest revisions to the music room's
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Chapter: Chapter 139Arvan POV Morning. I had just sat down at my desk after finishing the morning meeting with the legal team. My phone buzzed. Lara's name lit up the screen. I picked it up while opening my laptop. "Hello?" "Arvan." Lara's voice sounded rushed, slightly trembling. "Sorry to bother you so early." I
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Chapter: Chapter 138Lara's POV Aldric Ashford. That name spun in my head. I had almost forgotten that Aldric Ashford was married. I'd been too busy laying plans and keeping watch on Reyna, so I'd let that crucial detail slip my mind. And it made sense that I forgot. Aldric Ashford's wife's face had almost never app
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Chapter: Chapter 137"I was set up," I repeated, letting the words hang for a moment before continuing. "Someone deliberately planted a design similar to mine, then accused me of plagiarism." I looked down, wringing my fingers in my lap as though struggling to recall the incident. "The committee believed it immediately
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Chapter: Chapter 136Lara POV Not long after speaking with Arvan, I quickly got ready to attend the Cahaya Kasih Foundation's annual charity gala at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Ashcroft. The detective I'd hired had already sent me Mrs. Eleanor Whitmore's complete schedule. Tonight was the best opportunity to get close
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Chapter: Locked On Both SidesTwo days passed with no meaningful change in Junior's condition.His fever kept rising and falling, never truly stabilizing despite the medication and care given exactly as Dr. Foster had instructed. His small body grew even thinner, his cheeks hollow, his eyes often half-closed in a state hovering between consciousness and unconsciousness.Every so often Junior would wake, his eyes blinking weakly up at the ceiling."Mama..." he whispered hoarsely, his voice nearly gone. "Where's Mama?"Clarissa, sitting at his side, rushed closer, taking his hand. "Mama's here, sweetheart."But Junior only glanced at her briefly, a faint confusion flickering in his eyes before they closed again, sinking back into a sleep that was never truly peaceful.That wasn't the answer he was searching for. And everyone in the room knew it all too well.---In his office, Daniel sat behind a desk buried in reports that brought no good news.Marcus stood before him, tablet in hand, his expression tense as he del
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Chapter: FeverMeanwhile, at the mansion, Junior had been running a high fever since the early hours of the morning.At first it was just a slightly warm body temperature when the housekeeper woke him for breakfast. Clarissa assumed it was an ordinary flu, gave him whatever fever reducer was on hand, then sent him back to bed.But by midday, Junior's condition had worsened dramatically.His temperature kept climbing despite repeated cold compresses. He refused to eat, and even water was difficult for him to swallow. His small body was limp, his eyes half-shut, his breathing rapid and irregular.The family doctor was called at once.Junior's room became a flurry of activity. Nurses moved in and out carrying medical equipment, the doctor examined him with a grave expression, while Clarissa sat on the edge of the bed, holding her son's hand with an expression of worry convincing enough for anyone watching.But behind that face, something far darker lurked.Because every time Junior drifted into deliriu
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Chapter: BattlefieldsSeveral days had passed since Alina arrived at this house, and slowly she began to find a new rhythm. Mornings gardening with Nora. Afternoons learning to cook simple recipes passed down through generations. Evenings walking the hills, always with Renee keeping watch a few steps behind, her eyes sweeping the surroundings without ever truly relaxing.Alina's body was beginning to change. The hollows in her cheeks were gradually filling out. Her pallid skin was slowly reclaiming its color. Even her laughter—small, rare, but real—began to surface now and then, surprising herself each time it happened.But beneath that stillness, there was one empty space that never quite filled.That evening, after dinner, Alina sat at the small table near her bedroom window, a blank sheet of paper before her.She wrote.'Dear Junior,''Mama hopes you're doing well. Mama hopes you're eating regularly, sleeping enough, and not watching too many cartoons until you forget the time.''Mama is here, in a fara
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Chapter: A Trap?Marcus stood at attention before Daniel, waiting for further instructions.But before Daniel could issue any orders, the phone on his desk buzzed again.Vincent's name appeared on the screen.Daniel snatched it up immediately. "Vincent. I just received information about a call made from New Zealand to Richard Hayes's home. Do you know anything about it?"A brief silence on the other end."I was just about to tell you," Vincent replied, his tone slightly different from usual—more careful. "My team's contacts have traced the number.""And?""The number is registered to a prepaid SIM purchased with cash at a convenience store in Auckland three days ago," said Vincent. "But after digging further, the same number was also used to contact at least seven other numbers within the last two hours—random numbers, most of them inactive or belonging to small businesses with no connection to each other whatsoever."Daniel frowned. "What does that mean?""It means," Vincent replied, sounding increas
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Chapter: Unnoticed TraceThe command room on the upper floor of Blackwood Enterprises filled with tension again the moment Daniel's phone rang."Vincent," he answered quickly, almost before the second ring."There's a development," said the voice on the other end, brief as always. "One of my contacts at the port in New Zealand reported a woman disembarking from the Russo ship two days ago. Heavily escorted. Her face wasn't clearly visible—covered by a hat and scarf."Daniel's heart pounded."Are you sure it's my wife?""No confirmation yet," Vincent answered. "The physical description matches. Height. Build. Even the way she walked—careful, like someone protecting a pregnancy. But I can't be a hundred percent certain without a clear photo."Daniel stood up from his chair, his hands clenched tight.After days without results, after hitting dead end after dead end, finally something felt real."I'll go myself," Daniel said firmly."I'd suggest waiting," Vincent tried to hold him back. "If you move now and it tu
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Chapter: The Heart Left BehindThe car carrying Alina stopped in front of a small wooden house surrounded by tall trees. The mountain air felt far colder than she'd imagined, but strangely, it was calming.A married couple was already waiting at the door. The man was of medium build, his hair starting to gray at the temples, while his wife smiled warmly, wearing a knitted scarf. Both looked like people who had long lived far from the bustle of the city—calm and unpretentious."Miss Alina?" the man greeted, his voice warm. "I'm Thomas. This is my wife, Nora. Adrian contacted us a few days ago."Alina got out of the car with Renee's help, then bowed slightly in greeting."Thank you for being willing to take me in," she said sincerely.Nora stepped forward immediately, gently holding both of Alina's hands. "No need to thank us, dear. Come in. We've prepared everything for you."They guided Alina inside, past a small yard filled with wildflowers. The house wasn't big, but every corner felt cared for with attention."We
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Pengkhianatan Suami & Ibu Tiri
"Mamah ... Carlos? APA YANG KALIAN LAKUKAN?!"
Mata Alea terbeliak melihat tubuh polos Fiona, ibu Alea, sedang menunggangi tubuh polos Carlos, suami Alea, menantu Fiona sendiri.
Hati Alea bertambah pilu saat tatapannya menangkap sosok pria tua yang duduk pada kursi roda sedang menyaksikan perbuatan bejat mereka dari pojok ruangan.
Dengan teganya, Carlos dan Fiona membiarkan Andrean, ayah Fiona yang cacat dan tidak bisa apa-apa, menyaksikan pergumulan panas mereka.
Alea Rahardja, istri dari Carlos Renandra, setelah mendapati suaminya berselingkuh dengan ibu tirinya, Alea harus menerima kenyataan bahwa selama ini, dirinya hanya di manfaatkan oleh suaminya. Carlos hanya mengincar hartanya dan pria itu bahkan tidak segan melenyapkan bayi mereka.
"Bayiku, tolong selamatkan bayiku. Bawa bayiku bersamamu!"
Demi menghindari kejahatan suami dan ibu tirinya, Alea terpaksa menitipkan bayinya pada orang tak dikenal.
Akankah bayi Alea selamat? Bagaimana jika bayi Alea dinyatakan meninggal, mampukah Alea membalas dendam?
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Chapter: Saling Mengancam"Nyonya Alea?" Kening Alea mengernyit. Mendengar seseorang memanggil namanya. Dia perlahan membuka mata, kemudian memutar sedikit kepala untuk melihat orang yang memanggilnya. Alea terkesiap melihat sosok pria yang semalam ditemuinya. Bibir Alea seketika tersenyum, lalu mengedarkan pandangan. Mencari keberadaan anak laki-laki yang semalam sudah berhasil mencuri hatinya. 'Akhirnya, kamu datang juga,' batin Alea. Tanpa mengindahkan keberadaan Liam.Liam mengeratkan rahang begitu melihat senyum di bibir Alea. Reaksi Alea yang tiba-tiba terlihat senang memberitahu Liam tentang Alea yang ingin kembali bertemu Ansel. Liam pun mendengus. Merutuki perbuatan licik yang Alea lakukan. Liam yakin, Alea memang sudah mengambil gantungan kalung milik putranya. "Anda tidak akan mendapatkan apa yang anda inginkan dengan mudah, nyonya," tutur Liam dengan nada dingin. Senyum di wajah Alea memudar. Tatapannya tertuju pada liam yang menatap datar dirinya. Alea sadar, anak laki-laki yang dari semalam
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Chapter: Perasaan Iri"Siapkan pesawat! Kita pergi menyusul mereka." "Apa?!" Darvin tercengang mendengar perintah atasannya. Tidak menyangka Liam akan repot-repot menyusul Alea dan keluarganya. Padahal, pekerjaan pria itu sangat banyak. Dan tidak biasanya Liam pergi meninggalkan pekerjaannya."Maaf tuan, apa maksud anda kita akan pergi menyusul Nyonya Alea?" tanya Darvin dengan hati-hati. Memastikan perintah yang baru saja didengarnya. Liam melayangkan tatapan dinginnya. "Apa perintahku kurang jelas? Aku tidak suka mengulang perintah." "Ma-maaf Tuan! Saya akan segera menyiapkan pesawat," sahut Darvin seraya menegakkan badan. Gugup mendapatkan tatapan dingin dari Liam. Meski atasannya tersebut tidak terlihat marah, tapi Darvin tahu Liam bukan pria yang banyak berkata. Dia tidak suka menunggu atau mengulang perintah. Pria itu lebih baik kehilangan bawahan dari pada harus mengulang perkataannya. Tidak mau kehilangan pekerjaan yang sudah lima tahun ini dijabatnya, Darvin pun segera undur diri dari hadapa
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Chapter: Jalan untuk Bertemu "Tangisanmu tidak akan berpengaruh pada papah, Ansel. Jangan harap Papah akan memaafkanmu begitu saja." Liam menolak permohonan putranya dengan tegas. Ansel merapatkan bibir. Menahan isakannya agar tidak keluar. Takut Liam akan semakin marah. Aliana menatap kakak dan keponakannya bergantian. Merasa iba pada Ansel. Dia ingin membela keponakannya, namun takut Liam akan berbalik marah padanya. Aliana pun hanya diam tanpa mampu berbuat apa-apa. "Sekarang katakan! Kenapa semalam kamu membuat masalah?" Liam mempertanyakan alasan Ansel kabur dari pesta. Dengan tangan bergetar, Ansel mengambil buku tulisnya dari tangan Liam, lalu mengambil pulpen dari Aliana. Ansel menuliskan sesuatu pada kertas yang terbuka dihadapannya. 'Maaf!' Ansel menunduk seraya memperlihatkan tulisan tersebut. Liam menatap putranya dalam-dalam, jika kata maaf sudah keluar, artinya Ansel tidak akan memberikan penjelasan apapun. "Papah khawatir!" Ansel mendongak mendengar dua kata yang ayahnya ucapkan. Matanya be
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Chapter: Bibi Berbaju MerahKeesokan harinya, terjadi kerusuhan di rumah keluarga Abraham. Ansel, cucu tunggal keluarga Abraham, mogok makan dan tidak mau membuka mulut sedikit pun. Aliana yang sudah Liam percaya untuk menjaga Ansel pun bingung. Dia tidak mau Liam menjauhkan Ansel darinya. "Ansel, tolong jangan membuatku susah. Ayahmu sudah marah padaku karena kejadian semalam, buka mulutmu dan makanlah!" pinta Aliana setengah memelas. Takut kondisi Ansel kembali drop hingga Liam menyalahkannya. Selama ini, Liam sangat protektif pada putranya. Dia tidak membiarkan siapapun berdekatan dengan Ansel, termasuk orangtua dan adiknya. Liam tidak mempercayakan pengawasan Ansel pada orang lain. Namun dua tahun lalu, setelah Aliana membujuk Liam dengan menjanjikan akan membuat Ansel sembuh dari speech delaynya dan tidak akan membiarkan Ansel kekurangan kasih sayang seorang ibu, Liam pun akhirnya mempercayakan pengawasan Ansel pada adiknya, mengingat dirinya yang memang tidak bisa berceloteh banyak seperti yang Aliana l
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Chapter: Saling Menginginkan Beberapa jam berlalu. Begitu Calros dan Fiona pergi ke kamar mandi, Alea membuka mata. Tadi, dia hanya berpura-pura tidur untuk menghindari Carlos. Alea tidak sudi melayani suaminya. Selama empat tahun ini, Alea harus bertahan dengan Calros dan Fiona yang tidak punya malu berhubung badan dihadapannya. Alea muak. Dia ingin menghentikan mereka, namun tidak ada yang bisa Alea lakukan selain menghindar. Biasanya, Alea pura-pura tidur atau mengamuk histeris untuk menghindari sentuhan Carlos. Namun, hal itu kadang tidak berguna jika Carlos ataupun Fiona menggunakan obat perangsang untuk membuatnya terlibat dalam percintaan. Air mata Alea menetes. Menangis tanpa suara. Tidak mudah bertahan hidup dalam kebobrokan moral yang dilakukan oleh suaminya. Carlos sebagai suami tidak memikirkan perasaan Alea yang harus melihat percintaannya dengan wanita lain. Alea sadar, dirinya mulai gila. Bahkan mungkin sudah gila seperti yang sering Fiona katakan. Tapi sayang, sejak empat tahun lalu, kesadara
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Chapter: Kegemparan Saat Pesta Alea berjalan menuju rumah dengan langkah anggun. Senyum manis terukir di wajahnya. Tidak dipedulikannya sepatu dan ujung gaunnya yang kotor terkena lumpur, bahkan pakaiannya pun basah karena air hujan."Alea dari mana saja kamu?"Carlos menghampiri Alea dengan wajah cemas. Dia menilik penampilan istrinya. Carlos terkesiap melihat luka di pergelangan tangan Alea."Alea kamu melukai diri sendiri lagi?" Alea menarik tangannya dari genggaman Carlos. Dia menatapnya dengan tatapan dingin. "Jangan sentuh!" Alea menyembunyikan luka di tangannya.Plak! Tiba-tiba, sebuah tamparan mendarat di wajah Alea. Nampak, Fiona berdiri dihadapannya dengan wajah geram."Dasar wanita gila! Bisa-bisanya kamu pergi di tengah pesta. Kamu hampir menghancurkan pesta ulang tahun putraku," teriak Fiona. Dia hendak melayangkan kembali pukulannya, namun Carlos lebih dulu menahan laju tangannya. "Cukup!" cegah Carlos dengan tegas. "Jangan berlebihan!" Fiona mendelik. "Berlebihan? Dia–." "Oma, aku mengangtuk."
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