Nicholas's POV
I started formulating a strategy. First, I had to speak with the legal team. They needed to know about Yudha’s involvement and how this could affect our position. I also had to prepare myself for the possibility that Yudha might try to retaliate.As I gathered documents and noted important details, I promised myself there would be no room for error. I would protect everything that mattered to me, and I wouldn’t let anyone ruin the happiness of my family.Every step I took from here was to ensure that justice was served. Andrian and Yudha might think they could control the situation, but I would take back control of my life, my business, and my family.My phone rang again. This time it was my lawyer’s personal number.“Mr. Nicholas, I just reviewed the documents you sent. This could be a serious case. But… you need to be careful. If there is indeed abuse of power and embezzlement, not only could your company collapse, but your personNicholas's POV I smiled. “That’s right.”He hugged me quickly but tightly. Then he stepped back two paces, standing tall like a little soldier ready to face the world.“Daddy, work hard and be careful, okay?”I nodded. “You too. Be a good boy, okay?”He turned toward the gate, then back to me and waved. “Goodbye, Daddy!”“Goodbye, General Charlie!” I replied, raising my hand high.I stood still for a moment, watching his small back blend into the crowd of other children. And for some reason, there was something swelling in my throat. Not sadness, but a deep sense of gratitude. This child, this little one with a frail body but a spirit that always shone, was the reason I had to be strong. Why I couldn’t give up.***The smell of oil, rust, and dust greeted me as I stepped onto the grounds of the old workshop. Amidst the skeletal frames of cars that were nearly junk, I saw a familiar figure bent over the hood
Nicholas's POV “I’ll drive at the speed of a model father,” I replied, returning her wave. The car slowly rolled out of the garage, and in the rearview mirror, I saw Sabrina still standing on the porch, watching us leave. Her face was calm, but I knew there were many things she wanted to ask.As the car entered the main road, Charlie began sharing his plans for school.“Daddy, today I’m going to present my fort drawing!” he exclaimed excitedly.“Oh, that’s cool! What do you want to say about the fort?” I asked while adjusting the mirror.“Hmm, I’ll say it’s the place where the hero protects the village from monsters!” he replied confidently.“Great! Who’s that hero?” I asked, intrigued by his imagination.“My hero! And I can be a hero at school too!” he answered, bouncing in the back seat.We laughed. “So, who’s your friend who likes to eat other people’s lunches?” I asked, wanting to know more.
Nicholas's POV Morning arrived with a soft light filtering through the curtains of the room. The air was still cool, but the warmth from Sabrina beside me made me reluctant to move too quickly. I slowly opened my eyes, gazing at her peaceful sleeping face. Her hair spilled over the pillow, partially covering her features.Seeing her like this brought a sense of calm that was hard to explain. All the chaos and tension from yesterday seemed to fade away for a moment. I could feel my heartbeat slowing, and my thoughts began to organize. Sabrina was my refuge, and when I was with her, the world felt simpler.I tried not to disturb her sleep, but my curiosity made me want to touch her. Gently, I brushed her hair from her face and kissed her forehead. She stirred a little but didn’t wake up. Her soft smile while sleeping made me want to protect her from anything that could disrupt this peace.However, the awareness of the responsibilities waiting outside th
Nicholas's POV We didn’t talk much as I changed clothes and sat at the dining table. Sabrina served dinner with her usual calm movements, but I knew she was watching me more than usual. Occasionally, I caught her gaze lingering on my face, as if searching for a crack to ask, What’s wrong?But she didn’t ask. And I didn’t explain.Because if I started talking now, I knew I wouldn’t be able to stop. And I wasn’t ready to bring that storm into this house. Not tonight.After dinner, I took my plate to the sink and walked to the living room. Charlie was already sitting cross-legged with a sheet full of doodles. On it was a drawing of a rectangular fort that looked like a pile of large boxes.“This is the door, this is the secret room, and this is the cannon room to shoot at the enemies,” he said, pointing to parts of the drawing.I chuckled. “Wow, this fort looks serious. Who are the enemies?”Charlie raised an eyebrow. “Anyone w
Nicholas's POV I started formulating a strategy. First, I had to speak with the legal team. They needed to know about Yudha’s involvement and how this could affect our position. I also had to prepare myself for the possibility that Yudha might try to retaliate.As I gathered documents and noted important details, I promised myself there would be no room for error. I would protect everything that mattered to me, and I wouldn’t let anyone ruin the happiness of my family.Every step I took from here was to ensure that justice was served. Andrian and Yudha might think they could control the situation, but I would take back control of my life, my business, and my family.My phone rang again. This time it was my lawyer’s personal number.“Mr. Nicholas, I just reviewed the documents you sent. This could be a serious case. But… you need to be careful. If there is indeed abuse of power and embezzlement, not only could your company collapse, but your person
Nicholas's POV I sat back down, staring at the still-lit screen. The highlighted numbers and names now felt like pieces of a puzzle slowly coming together, forming the picture I had tried to deny all along. Andrian was not just a disappointed business associate. He was a threat. An enemy who had slipped in while I was wounded and distracted.A wave of anxiety enveloped me. Every message I received, every report that came in, revealed how deeply the web he had woven was aimed at bringing me down. He not only wanted to ruin the business but also destroy everything I had built, including my family.I struggled to remember every meeting, every discussion that seemed ordinary. But now, all of it felt like a trap meticulously prepared. I looked at the family photo on my desk—Charlie and my wife, my sources of strength. They were the reason I had to fight, no matter how difficult it became.“No, Andrian. I won’t let you take everything,” I whispered, determined.I began to formulate a plan.