LOGINChapter 27: A Show in the Middle of the Dust
Larisa stepped out of the elevator, breathing heavily. Her face was flushed red, holding back both humiliation and anger. Clutching the lunch container in her hand, she walked toward the main warehouse area located at the back of the building.
“You’ve gone too far, Natasya! Just wait and see. I’ll make sure you fall into a second coma. But this time it won’t just be a coma—you’ll be
PART 38Life went on, even though grief was still clearly visible on Larisa’s face and deep in her heart.That morning, Larisa finally came out of her room after spending several days in silence, constantly thinking about Gaby, her daughter.“I’m glad you finally decided to come out of your room.”Camila felt a little relieved. Her sense of guilt slowly began to fade.“I’m sure you and Roby can still have another child to replace Gaby.”“Gaby cannot be replaced, Mom.”Camila immediately realized she had said the wrong thing.“I know. But staying in grief won’t bring Gaby back. What I mean is…”“Mom, that’s enough. It’s time for breakfast.”Roby quickly interrupted. He didn’t want Larisa to fall back into her sorrow.“I made porridge for you,” Camila said as she placed the meal in front of Larisa.Larisa sat still without moving. She stared at the porridge with no interest at all. Her eyes looked empty.Beside her, Camila and Roby exchanged glances, trying to find a way to help Larisa
“Larisa, watch your words! Remember, we still need Natasya for our future,” Roby whispered, reminding her.“Calm yourself, Larisa. Leave everything to God. Let Him deliver justice if she truly is the culprit,” Camila said wisely.Behind her concerned expression, Camila let out a quiet sigh of relief, her plan had gone smoothly without a hitch.That morning, while everyone was busy handling the funeral arrangements, she had slipped back home and destroyed the CCTV hard drive in the study.She was indeed grieving the loss of Gaby, her granddaughter.But Camila loved herself more.She had no intention of going to prison just because her poison had hit the wrong target.**That night, in the grand house, the atmosphere felt tense and chilling—just like its owner.Natasya sat in the living room, waiting for Roby, who had just returned after escorting Larisa to her room to rest.“Come in,
CHAPTER 36: Tears on the Red Soil“How could I not be afraid? My grandchild is fighting for her life in there, and yet the two of you—his wife and his first love—are still busy tearing each other apart.”“Ex-wife, Camila. I will soon be your son’s ex-wife.”Natasya snorted in annoyance.“That can be discussed later. For now, we should pray together, so Gaby will be okay.”Natasya chose to sit in the waiting chair.Even though she had no real place here, she still wanted to know the child’s condition—the child born from her husband’s affair with Larisa.“Larisa, sit down.”Roby guided his mistress to sit not far from Natasya.The two women locked eyes, the air thick with hostility.“I will never forgive you, Natasya, if my daughter doesn’t survive. Remember that.”Larisa hissed threateningly.Meanwhile, Natasya remained silent, her gaze calm.She turned to Roby.Instantly, Roby released his embrace from Larisa.Natasya only gave a faint, condescending smile.She didn’t care even if Ro
The car driven by Roby sped through the still-empty morning streets. In the backseat, Larisa kept shaking Gaby’s tiny, limp body."Hurry, Roby! Gaby is so cold! She won't open her eyes!" Larisa screamed, her voice hoarse."Be patient, Larisa! I’m already speeding! Try to keep calling her name!" Roby replied, his face pale and drenched in cold sweat.He couldn't let anything terrible happen to his daughter."Gaby, wake up, sweetheart... Don't scare Mommy. Come on, open your eyes!" Larisa’s sobs filled the car's cabin.As soon as they reached the emergency room, Roby ran in carrying Gaby."Help! Someone please save my daughter!"He rushed into the room where several doctors and nurses were on duty."What happened?" asked one of the nurses."She’s been vomiting severely since this morning, but her body suddenly went ice cold. She won't wake up even when we call her," Roby explained.The nurse immediately took Gaby into the treatment room. Roby and Larisa were held back at the door, their
PART 34The Fatal Banquet That Hit the Wrong TargetCamila stood frozen behind the kitchen wall, her heart pounding fast, afraid of being caught.She watched Margareth, who was busy arranging a tray, waiting for the moment when the woman would turn around to take something from the refrigerator.The chance came in a flash. Camila quickly stepped closer and poured all the powder Edgar had given her into the crystal glass that was already filled with water.“Taste this, Natasya. You will sleep forever,” Camila whispered with a victorious smirk.“What are you doing, Mrs. Camila?” Margareth asked suddenly.Camila nearly jumped in shock.“I want to request some warm water. My throat is a little sore.”“What a coincidence. I’m actually preparing warm water for Mrs. Natasya. If you want, I can bring it for you as well.”“That’s not necessary. I’ll get it myself. You just prepare whatever Natasya needs. I don’t want to trouble you.”Camila quickly took what she needed.“I’ve got it, thank you
Larisa finally stepped into the guest house, her face clouded with resentment. As expected, a burst of Roby’s fury immediately greeted her.“You are truly a terrible mother, Larisa! How could you let Gaby cry all day long?”“I left Gaby with Ema! Why did you take her back without saying a word?” Larisa shot back. She barked her response, her face devoid of even a flicker of guilt. “I was annoyed by her crying! Do you think I’m not stressed?”“Have you lost your mind?” Roby stepped closer, his voice low yet sharp. “Natasya forbade us from using Ema’s services. That means you are the one who must focus on taking care of Gaby! You can’t just go out as you please and forget your own daughter!”“Gaby isn’t just my child! I only went to the mall with your mother to blow off some steam. Who would’ve thought it would only make me more stressed!” Larisa continued to grumble as she threw her bag onto the sofa.Roby frowned in confusion. “What happened now?”“That wife of yours... she blocked ou
Chapter 26: Sweat and Trampled PrideThe cold, air-conditioned office had now been replaced by a dusty warehouse filled with piles of goods everywhere. The stifling heat hit instantly as Roby stepped inside, files in hand.Roby stood frozen for a few seconds in front of stacks of cardboard boxes th
PART 15“What? You want to marry my daughter?”Mr. Jordan stared sharply at Roby.After spending several months together, love had finally blossomed between Roby and Natasya. Once he was certain of their feelings for each other, Roby boldly asked Mr. Jordan for permission to marry her.“Father?” Na
PART 13Roby kissed Larisa’s forehead after their intimacy ended.“Promise me you will never leave me, Roby,” Larisa said softly as she hugged him tightly.“Of course, my love. I will never leave you,” Roby replied gently.“Even if Natasya asks you to?”There was a shadow of fear in Larisa’s eyes.
PART 11“Oh my God… Mrs. Natasya?”A shocked voice escaped from the lips of a beautiful young woman with a slender figure.“How are you, Angel?”“But… but you… how is this possible? You’re still alive?”Natasya smiled calmly.Today, she had deliberately come to visit one of her employees—Angel.“Wh







