As usual, the dining table was always noisy, as Lisbeth advised her only son Lucas, who was reluctant to be introduced to a woman.
Lucas always ignored his mother's offer without giving any response. "Madam, there's a guest!" said Agus, their head servant. "Who?" Lisbeth asked, puzzled. "Madam Dina and her daughter!" replied Agus. "Oh, great! perfect timing, invite them into the dining room, let them join dinner!" Lisbeth replied. "Alright, Madam!" Two women entered the dining room. Dina was Lucas's mother's distant cousin, always visiting with her daughter. Of course, with a specific intention, wanting to bring her daughter closer to Lucas. The two guests smiled widely as they entered the dining room. "Oh, my niece... it seems we've come at the wrong time!" Dina said apologetically. "It's okay, come sit, you've coincidentally arrived during dinner, let's eat together!" Lisbeth said. "Wow, this looks delicious!" Dina smiled happily, "Hi, Uncle Piter!" Dina greeted Lucas's father, who quietly enjoyed his dinner. "You've arrived, come sit, let's eat together!" Piter replied. "Okay, Uncle!" Dina replied cheerfully. The woman glanced at her daughter, signaling her to do something. Miranda immediately understood what her mother meant. "Hello Aunt, Uncle!" she greeted with a soft voice. "Yes, please sit, let's eat together!" Lisbeth said, looking at her niece. Miranda took a seat next to Lucas, while Dina sat close to Adelia, Lucas's younger sister. "Bi, add another plate!" Lisbeth said. "Alright, Madam!" Lucas remained indifferent, ignoring his Aunt, and continued to enjoy his dinner. He knew the purpose of his Aunt coming with Miranda, of course, trying to bring her daughter closer to him. The cook's assistant came in with two plates for Dina and Miranda. "Ma, I've finished my meal, I'm going out, tonight I'll sleep at the villa, don't wait up for me!" Lucas said as he wiped his mouth with a tissue. "Eh, Lucas...why are you eating so fast, Aunt and Miranda just arrived!" Dina panicked seeing Lucas had finished his meal. "Yes, Uncle, we haven't had a chance to talk!" Miranda said sadly, looking at Lucas rising from his seat. "Talk to Adelia!" Lucas replied flatly, then turned and left the dining room. "Don't drink too much, Lucas, it's not good for your health!" Lisbeth said before Lucas stepped out of the dining room door. "Hmm!" was Lucas' only response. He then got into his car. Not long after, Lucas arrived at a night club where his friends usually hung out. Lucas entered the VIP room, where several men were accompanied by beautiful women who clung affectionately to them. "Yo, look who's here, Lucas the busy boss, he finally shows up!" one of the men in the VIP room exclaimed. Lucas ignored the man's words and walked to an empty sofa. "Do you need some entertainment? Let me call the prettiest and most entertaining girl!" another man embraced a woman suggested. "No, thanks!" Lucas replied flatly. "Oh, come on, Lucas, don't act so high and mighty!" another chimed in. "Didn't you satisfy me last night, providing a young girl to my hotel room!" Lucas replied coldly. "When? I feel like I've never given you a girl, oh...so you want a young girl, alright! I can arrange that, I have a friend who can find what you desire!" Lucas's friend replied, taking a sip of his wine with a smile. "Didn't you give me a girl?" Lucas asked, standing up and staring sharply at his friend. His eyes were piercing as he looked at his friend, Lucas was very surprised by what his friend had just said. "When? it wasn't me!" his friend replied, shrugging. Never given? then who was the one who brought her into his room that night? Suddenly, Lucas recalled what the girl had said that night, crying and pleading for him to let her go. Oh no! He had raped a girl. Damn it! cursed Lucas in anger. He wasn't a despicable man, a maniac for intimate relations. Damn it! damn it! damn it! Lucas ruffled his hair. Quickly, Lucas rose from his seat and left. ...Harry was so happy to see his parents come to pick him up. The four-year-old ran toward his parents, who were standing at the school entrance. His face was beaming with happiness."Dad... Mom!" he shouted, running excitedly.Lucas crouched down, spreading his arms wide, welcoming his son who was running toward them. Harry's small body rushed into Lucas's embrace, and he wrapped his small arms around his father's neck."Dad, I'm so happy you came to pick me up!" the little boy said happily."How was school today, son?" Lucas asked, hugging his son tightly."I made a new friend, Dad. They like to be friends with me!" Harry said, telling him about his new friend."Harry! Harry! Wait!" A voice called out Harry's name loudly. A woman appeared, holding a water bottle in her hand."Thank goodness, you haven't left yet. You forgot your water bottle!" the woman said, handing Harry his water bottle."Huh!" Harry looked at the water bottle in the woman's hand in bewilderment. He felt like he had
In the car on the way to Harry's school, Julia sat silently, lost in thought. She was replaying her mother-in-law's yelling in her mind. Her thoughts were gloomy, caught in the dilemma of her marriage.An ordinary girl with no parents and no education to brag about. It was all true, what her mother-in-law had said. A poor girl who was always abused and oppressed by her aunt and cousin.She had met a super-rich CEO by chance, due to an unexpected mistake. And she had never tried to charm the man, because it was impossible for a girl like her, a lower-class girl who wasn't worthy of a glance. But unexpectedly, the rich man was captivated by her. And without realizing it, her feelings began to grow for him slowly.They ended up falling in love. And now, should she leave the love she had found? The love she had long dreamed of and felt in her life?Someone would be hurt if she left: her, her son, and her husband. Lucas had been waiting for a long time to find her. And Harry's love for his
Lisbeth was startled when someone grabbed her hand. When she saw who was holding her hand, the old woman was even more shocked."Lu... Lucas!" she muttered, her eyes wide."So this is why Mom wanted to meet my wife?" Lucas said, his face filled with anger, his gaze sharp as he looked at his mother."No... no, it's not like that. She was disrespectful to me, so I wanted to teach her a lesson, to make her know who she really is," Lisbeth said defensively.Lucas released his mother's hand, which was about to slap Julia's face."Mom, you're becoming shameless. Didn't you provoke Julia, making her talk to you like that? I heard everything you said to her!" Lucas said."I... I..." Lisbeth couldn't defend herself anymore."What is this? Mom, you value my self-worth at five billion so my wife will leave me?!" Lucas said, his voice getting sharper. He grabbed the thick envelope from the table and showed it to his mother's face.Lisbeth's face turned pale as she saw the envelope Lucas was holdi
Julia stared at the thick envelope in front of her, her gaze distant. The envelope looked so thick and solid. Five billion. Inside the envelope, her mother-in-law had neatly arranged five billion. Had she gone to the bank first before meeting me?Julia's mind raced, thinking about her mother-in-law, who had clearly planned to get rid of her from Lucas's life.Julia's eyes locked on her mother-in-law's, unblinking. Her hands were clenched tightly."What do you mean, Mom? I don't understand!" Julia said."Don't call me Mom. I'm not your Mom! Can't you hear what I said? Leave Lucas. He's my precious son. He's not worthy of you!" Lisbeth said, her voice rising.Julia swallowed hard. Her heart ached. Her mother-in-law hated her so much."I won't leave Lucas. I love him. He's the father of my son. We have to be together," Julia said after calming herself for a moment.Lisbeth's face immediately showed displeasure. Her sharp gaze pierced Julia."He's my son. I have the right to him because I
Lucas took Julia to the car showroom and let her choose the car she wanted. Julia, who was clueless about cars, didn't know what kind of model would be suitable for a woman.She saw a red car, and its color and design looked elegant and luxurious."What about that one? I like the color and shape!" Julia said, pointing to the car she wanted."Oh, a Toyota GR Supra. You have excellent taste, sweetheart! That's a great car!" Lucas said, smiling broadly. He didn't expect his wife to choose such a classy car."If it's too expensive, I don't want it. Let's get something cheaper," Julia said, following Lucas from behind.They approached the car Julia had pointed out, and Lucas carefully examined it."This is the latest model, sir. It's perfect for your wife. Your wife has excellent taste in cars!" the showroom manager said."Alright, we'll take this one. Please deliver it to this address," Lucas gave the address of the villa.Then they made the purchase.After buying the car for his wife, Lu
The next morning, Julia woke up late. It was unusual for her to oversleep, and she scrambled out of bed in a panic. But a hand pulled her back, drawing her into someone's embrace."Where are you going, sweetheart? Why are you in such a hurry?" Lucas was still in bed with her, still snuggled under the covers.Julia looked at Lucas, who was still closing his eyes, slowly opening them. Lucas's sleepy eyes met Julia's gaze."I have to take Harry to school!" Julia said."Our son already left, sweetheart. I sent the nanny to take him to school. We'll pick him up after school," Lucas said, stroking Julia's cheek."Oh, he's already gone?" Julia put her head back on the pillow.Lucas hugged Julia's waist, resting his chin on top of his wife's head."Sweetheart, we haven't had our wedding reception yet. Tell me when you want to have it," Lucas asked.Julia thought about what Lucas said."When your mom accepts me for who I am," Julia replied."Alright, I'll convince Mom that you're the best daug