LOGIN"I want a divorce, Liora," said Noah Anderson. Liora never expected to be divorced by her husband—especially after he had an affair with her best friend, Bella. To make things worse, Noah had taken out a huge loan from the bank using Liora’s name as collateral. She was thrown out of her own home and left to carry the burden of her ex-husband’s debts. Years later, Liora returned—no longer the broken woman she once was, but the wife of a powerful billionaire. And this time, she was ready to take revenge on the man who once discarded her like she meant nothing.
View MoreMalam ini Aurora tengah disibukkan dengan pekerjaannya di dalam sebuah paviliun pribadi, sebuah bangunan modern minimalis yang terpisah di halaman belakang rumah utama keluarga. Paviliun yang biasa menjadi guest house itu ia sulap menjadi ruang kerja yang lengkap dengan segala fasilitasnya.
Tok.. tok.. tok... "Masuk aja, pintunya nggak aku kunci," Aurora menyahut sedikit keras dari balik meja kerjanya. "Malam sayang," sapa Martha saat melangkah masuk. "Malam, Bunda." Aurora menoleh sekilas. Setumpuk kertas berisi sketsa gaun berserakan di mejanya, ia sibuk memilah-milah. "Ini sudah malam lho, Ra. Harusnya kamu sudah istirahat." Martha mendudukan dirinya di sofa ruang kerja putrinya itu. "Iya, Bun. Sebentar lagi ya, soalnya ini tanggung." Martha mendengus, sedikit melongok ke meja kerja. "Buat acara apa emangnya?" "Oh, ini untuk koleksi terbaru minggu depan. Aku masih mau milih mana yang paling cocok." Hening sebentar, sebelum akhirnya Martha kembali bersuara. "Aurora, sayang... bisa ke sini sebentar." Martha meminta dengan intonasi serius sambil menepuk sofa di sampingnya. Mendengar permintaan dengan intonasi seperti itu, Aurora langsung waswas. Gerakan tangannya yang sedang memilah sketsa terhenti seketika. "Aurora?" panggil Martha, suaranya lembut namun terkesan tegas. "Hah? Oh iya bisa, sebentar." Aurora akhirnya menghampiri dan duduk di samping bundanya. "Ada apa, Bun?" Martha mendaratkan tangan kirinya pada paha kiri Aurora. "Gini... Bunda ingin kamu bertemu dengan putra temennya Bunda." "Lagi, Bunda?" balas Aurora cepat. "Seriously?" Ia menatap bundanya tak percaya. "Kali ini beda, Sayang." Martha mengelus punggung putrinya. "Menurutku sama saja, Bun." Martha menghela napas panjang. "Terserah kamu mau bilang apa, intinya Bunda mau kamu ketemu sama anak sahabat Bunda itu. Titik." Aurora mendelik aneh. "Tadi katanya temen, sekarang sahabat. Jadi mana yang betul, Bun?" Martha tampak berpikir sejenak. "Ya... sama saja kan?" "Ya ampuuun... beda dong. Lagian temen Bunda yang mana sih? Soalnya hampir semua temen Bunda, sahabat Bunda itu semuanya aku tahu." "Hampir kan? Berarti belum semuanya kamu tahu." "Iiiih Bundaaaa." Aurora memelas seraya menggelengkan kepalanya. "Bunda ingat terakhir kali aku ketemu anak temen Bunda? Nggak berhasil. Jadi, jangan aneh aneh lagi deh." "Itu karena kamu tidak ada niat dan kamu terlalu cuek," balas Martha. "Kan memang dari awal aku bilang nggak mau. Lagi pula, aku masih muda, masih mau berkarier, belum mau terikat dengan siapa pun." "Setidaknya kamu harus mencoba dulu. Yang ini, Bunda jamin kamu bakalan suka deh," ucapnya sedikit antusias. "Dengarkan Bunda, Ra. Peraturannya masih sama dengan yang lalu. Kalau kamu ngerasa nggak match atau dia yang menolak, maka pertemuan itu cukup sampai di situ saja." "Lagian... Bunda juga nggak habis pikir sih. Kenapa Anak cantik, cerdas dan membanggakan seperti kamu bisa-bisanya ditolak. Apa jangan-jangan kamu yang mengancam mereka?" tanya Martha penuh selidik. Aurora mendengus pelan, ia langsung bangkit berdiri. "Bunda pikir aku mafia? Segala ada ancam-ancam. Jangan ngaco ah." Ia lalu berjalan ke arah meja kerjanya. "Kalo nggak ada yang mau dibicarakan lagi. Aku mau lanjutin kerjaan dulu yaa." Martha mendengus geli, selalu seperti ini. "Ya sudah, silakan lanjutkan, nanti kita bicarakan lagi. Jangan terlalu malam, ingat! Kamu itu manusia, bukan robot. Butuh istirahat juga." "Iya, Bun." "Bunda tetap mengharapkan pertemuan antara kamu dan anak sahabat Bunda itu terjadi," ucap Martha sambil bangkit dari sofa lalu keluar. Selepas wanita paruh baya itu keluar, Aurora termenung sesaat. Ia menghela napas berat. "Maafkan aku, Bun, aku tidak bermaksud membangkang. Aku hanya tidak ingin menambah luka di hatiku lagi." Aurora Iskandar Meschach adalah anak pertama dari salah satu pasangan dokter paling dihormati di kota itu. Ayahnya, Fattah Iskandar Meschach, adalah seorang dokter ahli bedah kardiotoraks legendaris yang kini memimpin sebuah rumah sakit swasta miliknya sendiri. Sementara ibunya, Martha Adinda Meschach, adalah seorang dokter bedah saraf yang brilian. Tumbuh di tengah dunia medis yang penuh presisi dan kecerdasan, Aurora justru memilih jalan yang berbeda. Alih-alih mengikuti jejak orang tuanya, ia lebih memilih menjadi seorang desainer busana dan merintis usahanya sendiri. Dan, di usianya yang sudah menginjak seperempat abad ini, ia sudah menjadi pemilik sebuah butik yang mulai dikenal masyarakat luas.Dusk slowly settled over the Wrenford mansion's yard. A gentle breeze rustled the maple leaves in the corner of the garden. Amid the rustling sounds, the soft laughter of Evan and Elis echoed as they ran around with soap bubbles reflecting the evening light.From the terrace, Liora sat leaning on a rattan chair, her hand holding a cup of warm tea. Her gaze fell on the two children, two little miracles who had become the center of her universe. Beside her, Xavier sat quietly with a closed laptop on his lap. Not because he was busy, but because he chose not to open it."It seems you’ve truly recovered," Liora said softly, without turning her head.Xavier smiled. "If my illness was ambition, then the cure is all of you."Liora looked at him for a moment. "And now, what remains?""Gratitude," Xavier replied.They fell into a long silence, enjoying the peaceful sounds of the evening. Below, Evan burst into laughter when his bubble popped in the air, while Elis clapped her little hands in d
The morning sun streamed through the windows of their villa in Amalfi. Liora slowly opened her eyes and found Xavier already sitting on the balcony, gazing at the shimmering sea. There was a calmness in his face, something she rarely saw before, as if all the weight of the world had finally been placed somewhere he no longer had to carry it alone.“Awake this early?” Liora asked.Xavier turned and smiled. “I just wanted to remember this. The sound of the waves, the salty air, if I could bottle it, I’d take it home with me.”Liora stepped closer and sat beside him. “You can keep it here,” she said, tapping his chest lightly. “As long as you don’t forget how it feels.”Xavier gazed into the distance. “I won’t forget.”Liora took his hand in hers.Their plane took off that afternoon. Evan pressed his face to the window, pointing at clouds shaped like animals. Elis slept in Liora’s lap. Xavier watched them with a soft expression, two small reasons that made him smile even under the same s
Morning in Italy felt different. Sunlight streamed through the olive branches that swayed gently in the courtyard of the small villa where they were staying. Liora sat on the terrace with a cup of coffee in hand, wearing a simple cream-colored dress. Her hair was loose, softly tousled by the wind. From inside the villa came the sound of Evan and Elis laughing, arguing over a straw hat.“Dad said this is an adventurer’s hat,” Evan insisted.Elis crossed her arms. “Papa said I’m the pretty one when I wear it!”Xavier appeared at the doorway, still in a white casual shirt and linen trousers. He held a camera in his hand.“If you two keep arguing, I’ll take a photo right now and send it to Grandma. She can decide who deserves the hat most.”The children immediately stopped fighting. Liora chuckled softly, watching her husband quietly snap a picture of them.“You’re enjoying being a spontaneous photographer,” she teased.Xavier sat down beside her.“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Liora murmured.“Y
Xavier looked at Liora’s face, which reflected the soft glow of the garden lights. The smile on his wife’s lips slowly dissolved all the weariness in his chest.“Vacation, huh?” Xavier murmured, as if trying to imagine the word. “It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that word in my life.”“Exactly. You need to pause for a while. We all do. Max and Isabelle have started their new life. Now it’s our turn to enjoy ours,” Liora said.Xavier looked at her for a long moment, then lowered his gaze to their two children, still asleep on the chairs.“Maybe you’re right. They’re growing so fast, I don’t want to miss it.”“So?” Liora asked teasingly.Xavier raised an eyebrow. “You’ve already planned everything, haven’t you?”Liora pretended to look away. “Maybe a little.”“Liora,” Xavier’s voice was half a laugh, half resignation. “You’re always one step ahead of me.”The next morning, the Wrenford house was filled with the aroma of breakfast and the sight of suitcases lined up by the door. Ev
Mornings at Xavier and Liora’s house always began with soft music and the scent of coffee.The sun had just touched the white curtains, casting its light across the walls, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.Liora stood in the kitchen, wearing a simple house dress with her hair tied in a loose
The first afternoon Xavier returned to Wrenford, he stood before the large glass wall of the executive boardroom. He closed the folder and turned to the three people he had summoned first.“Harper, you lead the special audit. Starting today, every payment above one hundred thousand dollars is frozen
The car door closed softly.“I will come in earlier tomorrow, sir. There are several letters from the auditors that need to be reviewed,” Max said.Xavier nodded. “Thank you, Max. Go home now. Rest.”“Good night, sir.”“Good night.”Xavier took the stairs one by one, unhurried. As soon as he opened
It had been nearly two months since that dinner at Luna’s Garden. Time moved on quietly, but it had not erased what remained.For Isabelle, the days felt lighter not because she had forgotten, but because she had made peace. She returned to work at her interior design firm, became active in art exh






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