After the night of betrayal, Jada is faced with a choice: forget her past and start her future with the man she hated with all her being, or face the consequences of her past decision.Mr. Hudson nodded slowly, his eyes still fixed on Leon's retreating figure. "You have my support, Jada. I always have and always will. And as for you, Chase, I may not have approved of your relationship with my granddaughter before as her father had wanted, but I can see now that you truly love her and have her best interests at heart. You have my blessing.""Let's just hope you, my dearest cousin, stick with this other man this time." Maria's voice was laced with bitterness as she spoke, her eyes fixed on Jada. "Because I clearly remember you causing such a fuss over marrying Mr. Aniston and even kneeling before grandfather and the family to turn down his proposal. It's so damn alerting how your feeling changes, Jada. So, for this family's sake and our reputation, let's hope your little feelings don't change from him to someone else again."
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TING!“Sebentar, mas!”Buru-buru, Esha segera meraih cardigan hitam dan memakainya sembari berlari kecil menuju pintu utama.Sekilas, Esha melirik ke arah jam gantung besar yang berada di dinding ruang tamu. Waktu sudah menunjukkan pukul 2 pagi. Sembari menutup bibirnya yang terus menguap, Esha berusaha lebih cepat untuk membuka pintu.KLAK! KLAK!“Lama sekali kamu!” ujar Bram dengan nada bicara tinggi.“Aku yang seharusnya bertanya. Darimana saja kamu mas jam segini baru pulang?”Bram tak kunjung menjawabnya. Ia hanya menatap Esha dengan tatapan yang ambigu. Tak lebih dari tiga menit, Bram lantas masuk ke dalam rumah dan segera membersihkan diri.Lagi dan lagi, Esha harus bersabar dalam menghadapi suaminya. Ia ingin sekali meminta jawaban atas pertanyaannya tadi, tapi Esha mengalah karena sepertinya Bram sedang tertekan oleh pekerjaannya.Sudah lebih dari tiga hari, Bram selalu pulang malam. Esha juga selalu menanyakan hal yang sama. Darimana dan bagaimana keadaan mas Bram. Tak jarang, Esha selalu menunggu kepulangan Bram sampai tertidur di meja makan karena kelelahan menyiapkan makan malam terbaik untuk suaminya.Namun setiap kali Esha menyambutnya, Bram seolah enggan untuk menghampiri atau sekedar mencicipi masakan Esha. Mau bagaimana lagi, Bram juga pulang terlalu larut. Sudah pasti ia kehilangan nafsu makannya.“Mas … apa kamu akan terus menerus tidur di sofa?”Esha sengaja menanti Bram di atas ranjangnya. Berharap Bram akan kembali segar setelah membersihkan diri dan mereka bisa memadu kasih bersama. Namun kekecewaan kembali Esha rasakan, tatkala ia mengetahui bahwa Bram hanya mengambil sebuah bantal dari sisinya dan bergerak menuju ke sofa.Merasa diabaikan, Esha lantas sedikit memekik, “Mas!?”“Apa? Kau mau apa? Tidurlah di situ, masih untung aku tidak memintamu tidur di sini dan aku yang di ranjang!”“Memang apa yang salah denganku, Mas? apa kamu tidak ingin kita tidur bersama?”“Tidak. Aku lelah.”“Sampai kapan kamu tidak akan memberikan nafkah untukku, Mas? apa aku begitu menjijikkan bagimu?”“Aku lelah, Esha. Apa kau tidak mendengarnya?”“Sudah dua tahun kamu mengatakan hal yang sama. Tidakkah itu hal yang aneh? Kalau kau tak ingin menyentuhku setidaknya jangan menghindariku, Mas … jangan membuat aku merasa seperti kotoran yang engkau benci.”“Terserah apa katamu. Mulai besok, kita akan pindah rumah agar aku bisa tidur di ranjang terpisah!”Esha tak bisa menahan rasa kecewanya. Ia kesulitan menelan salivanya mendengar suaminya yang seolah begitu jijik terhadapnya.Dan yang lebih membuatnya sakit hati, Esha benar-benar tak habis pikir dengan sikap suaminya. Bagaimana bisa ia tidak pernah disentuh oleh suaminya lagi sejak hari-hari pertama pernikahannya?Terlebih, kini usia pernikahan mereka sudah menginjak tiga tahun. Esha ingat betul berapa kali Bram dan dirinya saling menikmati romansa malam awal pernikahannya. Tak lebih dari lima kali.Hingga detik ini, Esha masih tak mengerti apa yang ia lakukan pada suaminya hingga Bram benar-benar tidak tertarik untuk menyentuh tubuhnya sama sekali. Alhasil, Esha berusaha memejamkan matanya secara paksa meskipun bulir-bulir air mata masih terus membasahi kedua pipinya.“Mas ... aku sudah menyiapkan bekal untukmu, dan yang ini sudah aku ambilkan sarapan untukmu di piring,” ujar Esha dengan begitu lembut dan perhatian.Tak hanya kepada suaminya, Esha juga menyiapkan sarapan pagi untuk mertuanya, Ibu Lidya dan Pak Prawiryo. Setiap hari, Esha harus menyiapkan sarapan untuk mereka. Beruntung, ada Bi Ningsih yang membantu selama Esha mengalami kerepotan di dapur.Bram melirik sekilas ke wajah mama dan papanya. Ia lantas mengangguk dan ikut bergabung ke meja makan. Mungkin, kalau tak ada mama dan papanya, Bram tak akan mau untuk ikut sarapan bersama di pagi ini.“Masakan Esha ini enak lo… kamu kan menantu papa satu-satunya, jangan sampai lelah. Papa nggak mau kamu sampai sakit karena kelelahan…” ujar Prawiryo yang memulai percakapan dalam meja makan.“Ah, enggak Pah … sudah jadi kewajiban bagi Esha untuk menyiapkan hal-hal semacam ini…” senyum Esha mulai mengembang.“Hmm, ya ya …. Oiya Bram, bagaimana kantor? Katanya akan ada launching produk baru hari ini?”“Iya, Pah. Beberapa hari belakang ini memang ada meeting dadakan karena kita harus kejar target. Banyak sekali yang harus dikerjakan… Rasanya, Bram hampir tak punya waktu untuk mengurus perusahaan lainnya.”Prawiryo lantas mulai berhenti mengunyah. “Iya.. ini juga yang papa pikirkan. Kalau bukan kamu yang mengurusnya, papa juga ragu. Intinya, papa tidak akan percaya jika bukan keluarga papa sendiri yang mengurus perusahaan kita yang di Bandung. Apa lebih baik papa jual saja ya, kita investasikan dengan saham yang lebih dekat dan mudah dijangkau.”Tiba-tiba saja mama Lidya ikut bersuara. “Jangan dijual, Pah. Hmm, coba saja kalau mereka bisa segera punya anak laki-laki. Pasti semuanya mudah. Esha, kamu segera hamil dong. Minum jamu atau herbal apa gitu biar rahimmu subur!”Uhukkk!Esha lantas tersedak. Ia segera mengambil tissue dan menutup bibirnya. Jujur saja, Esha terkejut. Bagaimana bisa pembicaraan kantor mengarah pada kehamilan seseorang?“Mama bicara apa sih, kita sendiri saja hanya bisa punya anak laki-laki satu. Nggak baik bicara begitu, Ma. Nanti juga Esha akan segera memberikan cucu kok, tenang saja.”Esha dan Bram tak menanggapi. Esha hanya tersenyum getir sementara Bram terlihat acuh dan tak ambil pusing.“Tapi harus laki-laki. Lagipula Bram ini hebat bisa mengurus 8 dari 10 aset kita. Dan ingat, Pah … jangan di jual. Susah payah papa mengumpulkan semua aset ini. semua orang juga tahu dengan kekayaan papa! Akan jadi apa anak cucu kita jika saham itu dijual,” sahut mama Lidya dengan gaya bicaranya bak ibu-ibu sosialita yang silau akan harta dan kekayaan.“Kalau tak boleh dijual, bagaimana jika Esha saja yang mengurusnya? Papa pikir itu ide yang bagus, nanti biar papa urus untuk pergantian kepemilikannya.”“Eh, tidak usah Pah.. aku --”Mama Lidya menunjukkan ekspresi yang kesal dengan ucapan suaminya. Seolah, ia menganggap bahwa Esha tak akan mampu untuk mengurus sebuah perusahaan besar miliknya.“Papa yakin Esha bisa. Kalau mama tidak percaya biar kita kasih kesempatan dulu. Ok?”Bram sama sekali tidak memberi tanggapannya terkait hal ini. Ia masih asik mengunyah sembari menunjukkan senyum tipisnya. Di hadapan kedua orang tuanya, Bram sama sekali tidak mempermasalahkan soal hubungan rumah tangganya dengan Esha.Ia juga sama sekali tidak keberatan dengan apa yang Esha minta atau apa yang Esha terima. Bram benar-benar bersikap seolah ia adalah seorang suami yang akan selalu ada untuk mendukung istrinya.“Oiya mah, pah … hari ini aku dan Esha akan pindah rumah. sore nanti aku akan minta mang Ujang untuk mengangkat barang-barang kita. Meski tak begitu besar, aku yakin rumah baruku akan cukup nyaman untuk istriku. Ya kan sayang?”Tentu saja Esha terkejut. Ia tak menyangka bahwa suaminya benar-benar serius dengan perkataannya semalam.‘Hanya untuk berpisah kamar dan ranjang denganku, sampai harus pindah rumah seperti ini? Benar-benar keterlaluan kamu ya Mas! sampai kapan kamu akan menutupi kekuranganmu sebagai suami di hadapan kedua orang tuamu ini!’ pikir Esha.Dear Readers and Friends, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has taken the time to read my book. Your support means the world to me, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have you on this literary journey with me. As an author, I value your feedback and insights immensely. Your reviews, gems, and comments are not only a source of motivation but also a guiding light for me to improve and grow as a writer. They provide invaluable information for future readers who are considering picking up my book. So, I kindly ask for your help in sharing your thoughts and experiences with others. Leaving a review on the platform, dropping a gem, or simply commenting. I lost a lot of readers because I usually get depressed, and it takes me a longer time to end it, that's why I wrote this book offline and uploaded it completely, to not offend anymore of you readers because I honestly appreciate your. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for being
The morning sun danced through the lace curtains, casting a warm glow across the spacious room. Beaming, Jada stood in front of the grand mirror, her reflection a vision of ethereal beauty. The ivory gown hugged her slender frame, cascading down in layers of delicate lace and silk. A symphony of beaded embellishments adorned the bodice, shimmering like stardust on a moonlit night. As she admired her reflection, her heart swelled with excitement and anticipation. The room buzzed with the sound of laughter and joy as Sarah, Katherine, and Ivy, gathered around her. Their faces were aglow with love and pride, mirroring Jada's own emotions. With gentle hands, they carefully fastened the buttons on her gown, each intricate detail an homage to the love she shared with Chase. Suddenly, Sarah wiped away a stray tear that escaped the corner of her eye. "Oh, Jada, you look positively radiant. Chase is one lucky man to have you." "Indeed, my dear. Your love story is one for the ages. It warm
One Year Later The screeching tires echoed through the deserted parking lot as Ben expertly maneuvered the black car to a smooth stop. A symphony of engines ceased their purring, one after another, as the sixteen vehicles following in his wake mirrored his actions. For a while, Jacob, his sharp eyes never leaving the screen of his phone, got down with the other, and then he finally glanced up from the glow of the device. His commanding voice cut through the stillness. "Master Chase and Lady Jada are coming outside with young master," Men clad in impeccably tailored black suits emerged from the shadows, their presence commanding attention. They fanned out around the car, forming a protective circle, a formidable wall of security. Each man radiated an aura of strength, their eyes scanning the surroundings with a practiced vigilance. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the airport in a hazy twilight. The flickering glow of the streetlights above bathed the scene in an othe
A look of fear crossed Jada's face, her voice quivered, and her eyes darted anxiously around the room as she cried, "The police... Why would the police come to us?" "Don't worry, rest yourself, and this will all be over," Chase said, stroking her cheeks to calm the stress that itched on her face. As he was about to leave the bed, Jada grabbed his hand, her grip tight and desperate. She looked up at him with wide, tear-filled eyes and said, "I want to come with you." "No, stay," Chase said, gently but firmly. "I am not some dog!" "Babe, you know that's not what I mean," "Stress is not good for our baby," "That's why I don't want you to come," "If I stay back, I am going to die from anxiety." Silence settled between them, the weight of their emotions intensifying in the dimly lit room, and Chase brushed his palm over his face and mumbled in his head, 'This is either going to break us up... or you love me beyond what I can ever imagine.' Then he nodded at her, a tiny smile
Panicking, Melissa sat in the private room of Greenland Restaurant, staring at Chase's message on her screen, "Meet me there by 12." But it was 12:30 and he had not shown up yet. With a scowl, she glanced at the empty glass, knowing that the bottle was also empty. Suddenly, the door opened, and in walked Chase. His eyes met hers and the was this coldness that flashed across them. "What is it?" Melissa asked worriedly as he sat down next to her on the table and put his arms behind his head, letting out a yawn. "You killed Maria, didn't you." Chase's eyes flashed dangerously in amusement, as a smile tugged at the corner of his lips, despite the anger seething within his chest. "You bought Lennon Haven, set a trap with Maria helps to kill Jada, and when your plans were falling apart, you left Maria in that building and triggered the bomb, blasting the building and killing her inside. Truth or truth?" Chase asked as a cruel smile played upon his face. "Who told you those lies?" sh
The sound of water dripping echoed in Leon's ears, reverberating through the dimly lit room. He sat in a chair, his wrists tightly bound behind the backrest, feeling the cold metal dig into his skin. The chill in the air seemed to seep into his bones, adding to the discomfort that already plagued him. As his head throbbed with pain, he struggled to make sense of his surroundings. The air smelled musty, like a forgotten cellar left untouched for years. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps grew louder, resonating in his ears and sending a shiver down his spine. The dread of the unknown gripped him, his heart pounding in his chest. And then, in one swift motion, the blindfold was yanked from his face. His eyes adjusted to the dim lighting, and fear washed over him as he found himself staring into Chase's cold, unyielding eyes. The look of rage etched on Chase's face was raw, causing a lump to form in Leon's throat. Before he could utter a single word, Chase's fist slammed into his nose w
As Chase's eyes bore into Derry Lennon's trembling form, the weight of his threat hanging heavily in the room, the CEO's face drained of color as he struggled to comprehend the gravity of the situation he found himself in. Sweat glistened on his forehead, a testament to the fear that coursed through his veins. With wild eyes, Derry's voice quivered as he stammered, "Two... two weeks? But... but I... I don't deserve this! I didn't know what Melissa was planning! I never wanted any harm to come to Jada!" Glaring down at him, Chase's expression remained cold, his voice devoid of empathy. "Your involvement, whether intentional or not, led to an attempt on Jada's life. I could easily have your blood spilled on this very floor, but I'm showing you mercy. Two weeks, Derry. Two weeks to turn yourself in and face the consequences." The feeling of Chase's men's eyes on him made Derry's hands clenched into fists as he struggled to find his voice. "I... I can't just... I have a family, a reput
When Jada walked into their bedroom, she froze at the sight of Chase taking off his shirt, and the deep scar on his back made tears well up in her eyes. The scars from the burn on his back made her heart hurt, and she took steps toward him, stopping. Then her fingers rested on his skin. When Chase felt her touch, he closed his eyes, leaning into Jada’s hand on his back, and mumbled, "It has healed nicely, hasn't it?" "Our baby is so lucky to have a dad like you," Jada whispered, tracing the scars on his skin with delicate fingers. "You're such a good man." She mumbled, kissing his back, and Chase turned around, smiling down at her. Then he squatted, resting his palm on Jada's stomach, whispering, "Hey, bubby... Are you enjoying yourself in there?" "I can't believe Peanut is five weeks now." She pouted. "Peanut?" "Did you see the Ultrasound? Our baby was so small." A laugh left Chase's mouth as he kissed Jada's temple, saying, "Peanut if only five weeks, my love... and don't
Meeting his eyes, Jada hesitated, the weight of her past pressing down on her as she contemplated sharing the most intimate details of her childhood with Chase. But she knew that he deserved to understand her perspective, so she began to speak, her voice soft and filled with emotions. "Growing up, my world was a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, I had the privilege of being raised in a wealthy and influential family, but on the other hand, I felt a sense of isolation and detachment from it all. My parents, especially my father, were deeply immersed in the world of business. The HH Corporation was everything to him, and he had little time or inclination to be a father. I think he believed that providing for me financially was enough." Calmly, Jada approached the bed, sitting by him, and took his hand in hers, staring down at the floor. Then she squeezed his hand and said, "I was closest to Maria the most. She was older than me, and I looked up to her like a big sister. Maria was t
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