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A Bold Plan

Penulis: Noely Silva
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-17 01:30:52

Aaron

I watched my grandfather leave the room with firm steps, leaving behind a mixture of disbelief and shock on our faces. Could he be imposing such a condition to hand over control of Baumann Industries? A great-grandchild? Was that really what he wanted in exchange for power?

I glanced at Paolla, my wife, sitting next to me. She looked as beautiful as ever, her posture perfect and her face expressionless. Paolla had always been the ideal trophy wife, from a traditional family in São Paulo. Elegant, educated—exactly what I needed to keep up appearances. But children? That was a topic we had never seriously discussed.

Before I could say anything, Axel headed to the luxurious bar in the corner of the room. He grabbed a bottle of whiskey and poured himself a generous glass.

“Does anyone else want some?” he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm and disdain. He looked at us, knowing full well the chances of any takers were slim.

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  • In the Name of Ambition    Driven by Emotion

    AxelToday's training was a waste of time. From the first warm-up, I knew I wouldn’t be able to perform. My thoughts were elsewhere—or rather, on someone else. Every missed kick, every play I let slip by only added to my frustration. The coach even asked what was going on, but there was no way to explain. Not there, in front of everyone. So I just shook my head, muttered some excuse, and got back on the field.When we were finally dismissed, I didn’t waste a second. In the locker room, I took a quick shower, barely paying attention to the guys talking around me. It wasn’t like other days when I tried to fit in, make conversation, and laugh at their jokes. Today, I just wanted to get away from it all.As soon as I got into the car, I didn’t wait for Fred to start the engine.

  • In the Name of Ambition    A Friend’s Warning?

    RebeccaAs soon as I opened the door to my apartment, I expected to find the same quiet, cozy space I had left that morning. Instead, I nearly dropped my bag to the floor when I saw Eric sitting on the couch, his posture casual, but his gaze sending a chill down my spine.“Eric?” I gasped, my hand instinctively going to my stomach. The shock made my heart race.He lifted his eyes to me as if my reaction were an exaggeration.“Good afternoon, Rebecca,” he said, his tone almost indifferent.I closed the door carefully, still trying to make sense of what was happening.“What are you doing here? How did you get in?” I asked, my voice laced with disbelief.

  • In the Name of Ambition   In Danger

    KimberlyEverything around me seemed to spin. I could hear voices, but they were distant, muffled as if I were underwater. Pain throbbed in my knee, and my head felt like it was about to explode. I couldn’t understand how everything had happened so fast. The car, the impact, and... Axel. Axel was beside me, his deep voice an anchor trying to pull me back to reality. "Kimberly! Can you hear me? Talk to me!" I opened my eyes slowly and saw his face above mine, his black eyes wide with worry. It was surreal. What was he doing here? And why did he seem so desperate?

  • In the Name of Ambition   Tormented

    AxelWhen Fred left with Kimberly, I reached a point where I did something I never imagined I’d do: I asked Fred to follow her and make sure he found out where she lived. He hesitated at first, maybe thinking I was crossing a line I shouldn’t, but I convinced him, or perhaps pressured him into doing it. Discovering Kimberly’s address seemed like the only way to put an end to my obsession.Once I had the address, I did something even more absurd: I hired someone to keep an eye on her house. Always discreetly, of course. When the reports, complete with videos and photos, arrived, I felt like a damned stalker—something I despised—but I couldn’t stop.For the first few days, her routine seemed simple. She left in the morning and returned in the late afternoon. Occasionally, another woman, who appe

  • In the Name of Ambition   The Right Path

    AaronI drove Rebecca to the art school, even though I knew her apartment was just a few minutes away. I insisted, and in the end, she accepted, smiling at my determination. The truth was, I wanted to enjoy every possible moment by her side.When we parked, Rebecca turned to me, holding her bag on her lap.“You didn’t have to bring me, Aaron.” Her voice was soft, but there was a glimmer of gratitude in her eyes.“I wanted to.” I replied with a smile. “And I want to do it whenever I can.”She hesitated for a moment, then smiled and leaned in to kiss me lightly.“Thank you,” she said before getting out of the car.

  • In the Name of Ambition   New Life

    AaronThe sound of something soft, like muffled footsteps or the creak of a door, pulled me from a deep sleep. My eyes opened slowly, scanning the surroundings, and a sense of unfamiliarity hit me. The bedroom was comfortable, spacious, but it wasn’t mine. For a brief moment, I felt a pang of confusion until the memories of the night before flooded back.A soft smile formed on my lips as I sank back into the pillow.Rebecca.I had found her. And, more importantly, she had accepted giving us a chance.I turned to the side, expecting to see her still lying next to me, but the bed was empty. Worry began to form in my chest, and the fear that everything had been nothing more than a figment of my tired mind hit me like a punch.

  • In the Name of Ambition   Possibilities

    AntonI felt the weight of every second as I stared at Pietra, waiting for her answer. The tension in the air was almost suffocating, and I could barely breathe. All I wanted was to be there for her, especially now, when our lives were about to change monumentally. But the distance she’d been forcing between us was painful—like every rejection was another wall, and I didn’t know how to break them down anymore. When I finally heard her response, it was like air rushing back into my lungs. "Okay, Anton. You can come with me to the appointment." She paused. "I know I have to think about someone else before even thinking about myself. I have to think about my baby."For a moment, I thought I’d misheard. But when her eyes met mine, her words showed a reluctant sincerity, as if this was an effort for her, too. I let out the breath I’d been holding, relief washing over me so intensely I almost smiled. I took a step forward, an almost involuntary urge to hug her, to thank her for lettin

  • In the Name of Ambition   Interference

    PietraI was tidying up Addressa’s room when the sound of a phone vibrating on the nightstand echoed for the third time that morning. I didn’t even need to look to know who was calling. Anton. Again. My hand hesitated for a moment, but I kept folding the blanket, ignoring the phone like I had the last few times. He wasn’t giving up, and that only made things harder for me. “Who is it?” Andressa asked, watching me with that sharp, curious gaze of hers. “Unknown number,” I lied, turning to fluff the pillows. Andressa arched an eyebrow, unconvinced. Before I could stop her, she walked over to the nightstand, picked up the phone, and glanced at the screen. “It’s Anton!” she exclaimed, surprised. “Why aren’t you answering?” I sighed, trying to keep my tone casual. “I’ll get to it later.” “Later?” She crossed her arms and stared at me. “Pietra, you’ve been ignoring him for days, haven’t you?” I kept adjusting the bed, pretending it didn’t affect me, but I could feel her eyes

  • In the Name of Ambition   Suspicions

    AaronAs soon as Rebecca suggested we go to her new apartment, a wave of relief washed over me. I needed a place where we could talk without interruptions, without the constant weight of family and their judgments. "Sounds like a great idea!" I replied without hesitation.The ride to her new address was peaceful, but my mind was anything but. As soon as we stepped into the spacious, well-decorated apartment, an odd feeling of unease started creeping in. The place was beautiful, even elegant—something that starkly contrasted with the small, simple apartment where she used to live.While Rebecca moved naturally through the space, I started noticing the details. The soft fabric of the couch, the discreet yet tasteful furniture, the cozy touches that ma

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