Emily, once a dreamer from a quaint town, sees her life unravel spectacularly on the eve of her wedding, betrayed by her fiancé and closest friend. Pushed to the brink, her fate takes a stunning turn when she rescues enigmatic billionaire Alex, igniting a whirlwind romance. But as the veneer starts to slip, Emily discovers she's entangled in a calculated family scheme, used as a bargaining chip in Alex's world of elite power games. With her future and that of her unborn child at stake, she escapes to forge a new path overseas. Four years later, transformed into a charismatic influencer, Emily returns, flanked by the supportive model Daniel. As her past catches up, she must navigate through old flames and Alex’s desperate attempts at reconciliation. Emily's tale weaves through the trials of self-discovery and the enduring strength of love, posing the ultimate question: In the dazzle of urban life, can she carve out her destiny and find the love she truly deserves?
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(Ketika aku pura-pura bangkrut) Bab 1[Andra, kamu sudah transfer uangnya belum? Kebetulan ada yang mau Mas sama Mbakmu beli ini. Jangan lupa segera transfer tiga puluh juta. Mas sama Mbakmu mau beli ponsel merk ipul yang logonya biji kroak][Siap, Mas, nanti sekitar jam lima aku akan transfer, sekalian aku juga mau keluar] Mataku memicing saat tanpa sengaja membaca kata demi kata yang tertera di layar ponsel milik suamiku. Mas Andra sedang berada di kamar mandi karena aku mendengar gemericik air dari dalam ruangan dengan ukuran 3x2 tersebut. Ak men-scroll layar tersebut hingga ke beberapa nama dan akhirnya mataku tertuju pada satu nama yakni ibu mertua. Kubuka chat atas nama ibu mertuaku itu dan mulai membacanya[Andra, jangan lupa jatah Ibu bulan ini ditambhin ya soalnya ada perhiasan yang Ibu taksir. Harganya sekitar dua puluh juta. Ibu tunggu hari ini juga ya][Iya, Bu, Andra enggak lupa kok. Pasti Andra transfer. Tapi nunggu Kinan pulang dulu soalnya uang di atm Andra lagi habis] [Yaudah kalau begitu yang penting jangan lupa ya. Ingat Andra, kamu harus pintar-pintar jadi suami. Selagi bisa kamu keruk harta istri kamu maka keruklah kalau bisa habiskan dan berikan semuanya pada keluarga kita]Aku segera mengembalikan ponsel mas Andra yang tergeletak di atas nakas. Aku tidak mau dia tahu kalau aku juga membaca chat dari keluarganya. Aku mendesah pelan berusaha menghilangkan sesaknya dada. Entah sejak kapan keluarga suamiku selalu merongrong keuangan rumah tanggaku. Bukannya aku tidak boleh, tentu saja boleh kalau itu sesekali. Akan tetapi, keluarga mas Andra setiap bulannya tidak pernah absen. Mungkin kalau ibu mertua aku masih mentolerir tapi untuk kakaknya yang berstatus sebagai suami yakni, mas Fatih bagaimana? Bukankah tanggung jawab keluarganya ada di pundak dia sebagai kepala keluarga? Hah entahlah aku pusing. Aku pun sudah sejak sebulan yang lalu tahu perihal keluarga suamiku yang ternyata tidak tulus menyayangiku sebagai menantu dan ipar. Aku secara tidak sengaja mendengar percakapan mereka soal bagaiamna mas Andra harus merongrong hartaku. Masih lekat juga dalam ingatan saat aku mengadukan hal ini pada sahabatku yaitu Laras. "Kinan coba deh kamu berpura-pura bangkrut biar kamu tau wajah asli keluarga suamimu seperti apa. Selama ini kan mereka selalu berbuat baik di depanmu makanya kamu kayak gak punya alasan buat menolak apa yang mereka mau kan?""Tapi apa kamu yakin kalau itu akan berhasil?""Kalau enggak dicoba mana kita tahu kan?""Iya sih. Tapi kalau mereka gak percaya gimana coba? Suamiku sangat tahu kalau penghasilan toko grosir dan beberapa cabang resto ayam geprek di beberapa kecamatan selalu rame. Belum lagi toko baju milikku juga selalu rame" "Ck, cobalah dulu. Atau gini aja kamu ultimatum karyawan-karyawanmu untuk mengatakan kalau pemilik tempat mereka bekerja sudah bukan punya kamu lagi. Gimana?""Kamu yakin ini akan berhasil?""Dicoba saja.""Aku alasan apa kalau suamiku tanya kenapa dijual semua usahaku?""Ya simpel aja, kamu jawab untuk menutupi kebutuhan hidup keluargamu dan keluarganya yang selalu merongrong seperti itu. Ditambah lagi harga bahan semakin mahal sedangkan jika dinaikkan harga jual maka pembeli akan sepi alhasil pengeluaran dan pemasukan tidak imbang."Aku mengangguk-anggukkan kepala tanda mengerti dengan apa yang Laras katakan. "Baik, akan aku coba usulanmu ini. Semoga berhasil ya, jujur aku lelah sekali menjadi atm berjalan keluarga suamiku.""Kamu yang sabar ya. Aku selalu ada bersamamu pokoknya kalau butuh sesuatu kamu jangan segan-segan bicara padaku. Kakakmu sudah menitipkanmu padaku maka kamu menjadi tanggung jawabku."Yah, Laras dan kakak laki-lakiku satu-satunya akan segera menikah. Namun, kakak lelakiku itu harus bekerja di luar kota jadi jarang pulang ke sini. Alhasil aku dan kakakku harus berpisah jarak. Aku juga sudah mengamankan surat-surat berharga seperti surat tanah, surat rumah juga surat kendaraan di bank. Itu juga atas usulan Laras agar semuanya tidak bisa diusik mas Andra begitu saja. "Sayang? Kamu sudah pulang? Kok tumben cepat? Dan lagi Kok gak kedengeran suaranya?" Ucapan mas Andra membuyarkan lamunanku. Aku pun menoleh ke arahnya, beruntung aku sudah mengembalikan ponselnya ke atas nakas lagi. "Ah iya kebetulan kepalaku lagi sakit makanya aku pulang duluan dari biasanya." "Emm, Dek, ada yang mau aku bicarakan sama kamu."Dapat kulihat dari ekor mataku mas Andra mendaratkan bokongnya di atas kasur yang ada di sebelahku. Aku sangat tahu dia pasti mau melancarkan rayuan mautnya seperti biasa jika ingin meminta sesuatu padaku terlebih soal uang. Mas Andra memang pengangguran berat. Alasan sebenarnya sungguh bikin kesal karena katanya tidak ada kerjaan yang cocok untuknya selain kerjaan bonafit seperti manajer atau direktur. Ingin sekali aku tertawa terbahak mendengar ucapannya yang seperti itu. Bagaimana bisa seorang lulusan SMA menjabat sebagai manajer atau direktur. Ingin sekali rasanya kutimpuk kepalanya agar sedikit benar otaknya yang rada geser itu. Namun, karena terlalu bucinnya diriku pada mas Andra membuat aku mengiyakan apa yang diucapkannya meski itu susah menzalimiku. Akan tetapi, kini aku tidak mau lagi dijadikan sapi perah oleh keluarga suamiku. Dan aku menyetujui usulan yang Laras berikan. Baiklah, aku akan mencobanya. "Dek, kok kamu melamun sih?" Aku tersentak melihat mas Andra melambaikan tangannya di depan wajahku. "Ya, Mas, ada apa? Katakanlah.""Emm uang di atm Mas kan sudah habis. Tolong kamu kirim ke Mas seratus juta ya. Soalnya mau ada yang Mas beli."Aku berpura-pura mengernyitkan dahi mendengar ucapannya. Meski tadi sudah membaca pesan dari keluarga mas Andra tapi tetap saja rasa sesak itu masih ada. "Seratus juta? Untuk apa, Mas?" "Untuk bisnis kebetulan teman Mas ada yang buka usaha seperti cafe kekinian gitu. Yah lumayan kam targetnya anak muda jadi Mas bernia tanam saham di sana biar setidaknya Mas juga ada pemasukan tanpa harus minta ke kamu."Aku menghembuskan napas untuk mengumpulkan kekuatan. Baiklah Kinan, mari kita mulai sandiwara ini. "Tapi, Mas, ada yang mau aku bicarakan juga sama kamu.""Apa itu? Penting?" Aku mengangguk yakin menatap kedua netranya. "Ada apa sih? Kok Mas jadi penasaran? Gak biasanya lho kamu begini?" Kening mas Andra berkerut melihat keseriusan di wajahku. "Aku bangkrut, Mas, usahaku semuanya hancur. Aku kelilit hutang di bank dan semuanya yang aku punya harus disita. Bahkan uang yang ada di atm-ku dan dompetku saat ini masing-masing hanya sekitar lima juta saja. Jadi aku gak bisa penuhi apa yang kamu minta barusan."The arrival of Black Friday was like the beat of war drums, throwing the entire market into a frenzy, an unstoppable surge like waves crashing against a storm-tossed shore. Emily sat at her desk in the WhaleTech office, her posture focused, her eyes glued to the screen. Her fingers moved rapidly across the keyboard, each keystroke sharp and crisp, embodying the rhythm of her urgency and determination.Around her, the atmosphere was equally tense; her coworkers were engrossed, each caught in the chaos of the biggest sales event of the year. Coffee cups were endlessly refilled and emptied, with tired but motivated expressions marking everyone's faces. Fingers tapped furiously at keyboards, while whispered discussions filled the space, each conversation tactical. It was like a group of warriors standing shoulder to shoulder, determined to achieve their shared goal with unwavering resolve.Emily was an essential part of the operations team, responsible for the home goods promotional campa
After finishing their game, Sara headed to the locker room to change, and Jay, without hesitation, followed her in, quickly shutting the door behind them. The demands of the Black Friday project had kept them both incredibly busy, and it had been a while since they last had a rendezvous. To make things worse, Jay's wife had recently taken to dropping by unannounced on weekends, which left them no room for privacy. The secluded locker room seemed like the perfect opportunity—a rare moment for Jay to indulge himself.As soon as Jay stepped inside, his desire got the better of him. He wasted no time in pressing Sara against the wall, his hands already roaming. Sara tried to push him back, whispering urgently, "Don't—someone might be in the next room."Jay's eyes were filled with hunger as he locked his gaze onto hers. "I already checked," he growled. "There’s no one—not even a fly. Relax. And remember, if it hadn't been for me covering your tracks last week, your little report on Emily w
Beneath the bustling city lights, a web of desire and danger quietly unfurled like an undercurrent hidden behind the glamorous surface. The sun filtered through the towering buildings, illuminating every corner of the city, yet it seemed unable to pierce the shadows lurking beneath the gloss.Jay, an ambitious middle-aged man, was determined to regain Leo's trust. He scoured for information until he learned that the CEO of Aurelius Capital had an unbreakable habit—every last Saturday of the month, he would be at the golf course. This news was like a beacon in the darkness, igniting a flicker of hope in Jay's heart. He could see the bright future that awaited if he could once again earn Leo's favor, and the desire grew stronger within him. With a meticulous plan in mind, Jay was ready to seize this rare opportunity and pave a path to his own ambitious future.Jay, now in his forties, rarely exercised, and his body had begun to show signs of age. But for this critical moment, he made the
After hanging up the phone, Alex's eyes remained cold, his fingers lightly tapping on the table. He knew Leo would thoroughly investigate the matter, but he was also aware that the malicious report against Emily was far from simple. The anonymous letter was clearly just the tip of an iceberg, hiding beneath it a formidable force. Somewhere along the way, Emily had unknowingly stepped on someone's toes, or perhaps she had become their target.On the other end of the call, Leo ended the conversation with a faint smirk. There were people with hidden agendas in the company—he had long suspected it. Such a cunning, malicious report was beyond the capabilities of an average employee. It was time to test just how deep this murky water ran.The morning sun streamed through the glass of the office building, illuminating the polished floors with a warm glow. Emily entered the office with a hint of apprehension, the lingering unease of yesterday's events refusing to leave her mind. The weight of
The night had settled in, casting a gentle glow across the room as Emily carefully set the dinner table. She arranged the dishes with precision: pan-seared salmon glistening with golden perfection, bright red poached shrimp piled neatly on a platter, a fresh salad with crisp greens, and a bottle of handpicked red wine to complement the meal. Every dish reflected the care and thought she had put into this dinner, her own subtle way of expressing gratitude. As Alex entered the living room, his eyes scanned the table, a hint of admiration lingering in their depths.“Looks good,” he said in his low, even tone, as he pulled out a chair and took a seat.Emily gave him a gentle smile, settling into the seat across from him, lifting her glass for a toast. “Thank you for all your help,” she said warmly, “and also, thank you for the gift you brought back today.”The gift from Alex was a delicate silk scarf, its soft fabric and intricate pattern clearly marked it as something special, crafted by
The morning sunlight poured through the window, bathing the room in a golden warmth. As Emily thought of how well the Black Friday project was progressing, a sense of fulfillment washed over her, and she couldn't help but smile. Sitting comfortably on her bed, she reached for her phone, wanting to thank Alex in some way for his support. After thinking for a moment, she drafted a subtle message to him:Emily: "Hey Alex, what evening are you free this week?"Alex: "I'm free all week. Have you suddenly grown a conscience and want to make it up to me?"Reading his teasing response, Emily couldn’t help but chuckle, feeling her heartbeat pick up just a little. She typed back with a smile:Emily: "Hmm... I might be able to leave on time today, so why don't you come over for dinner tonight?"Seconds later, his reply appeared, just as simple but laced with his familiar hint of mischief:Alex: "Sure, looking forward to my 'compensation'."Emily couldn't suppress her smile as she stared at the w
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