Semua Bab When Hate Falls in Love : Bab 21 - Bab 30

That morning, the sunlight gently filtered through the cracks in the bedroom curtains, illuminating Aurora's sleeping face. Slowly, her eyelids opened, and she blinked softly. But as soon as she regained consciousness, she jolted awake upon realizing her position.Aurora turned her head and found Rafael already awake. The man was staring at her, his eyes deep and calm, as if observing every detail of Aurora's face without saying a word. Both of them were still lying on the bed, covered only by a thick blanket that covered their bodies, leaving a silence filled with meaning.Aurora quickly pulled the blanket up to cover her shoulders, her face flushing bright red. "You... are awake?"Rafael nodded slowly. A faint smile played at the corners of his lips. "You slept very soundly," he murmured softly, as if holding many unspoken words within that simple sentence.Aurora lowered her head, her heart racing. The previous night flashed back into her mind-all the warmth, emot

The elegant black car glided smoothly into the office parking lot, stopping right in front of the main entrance of the building. Several employees who had just arrived looked over curiously when they saw the president's car stop there, but they didn't immediately think anything was strange. Until the left door opened and Rafael got out first.Aurora remained seated inside, looking hesitant. Her eyes scanned the lobby, which was slowly filling with employees.Rafael leaned slightly from outside, gazing at Aurora through the open door. "Come on, get out," he said lightly, with a small smile that was almost teasing.Aurora turned quickly. "Rafael... maybe it would have been better if you had dropped me off at the bus stop. This... is too conspicuous."Rafael raised his eyebrows. "Why? We're just here together. There's nothing wrong with that.""But people will think all sorts of things," Aurora whispered quickly. Her cheeks flushed slightly, especially as a few people in the distance beg

Aurora's footsteps echoed softly as she walked down the office corridor. She clutched an empty folder that was no longer needed, but it served as her excuse to appear busy. Her heart was racing, not because of work pressure but because of the scene she had just witnessed.Rafael and Valery.Those two names swirled in her mind like an unstoppable whirlpool. Aurora knew Valery was part of Rafael's past, someone who had once filled the space in his heart before her. But earlier, they didn't look like a former couple still harboring wounds. There was no warmth or tension like the first meeting she had witnessed before.Aurora took a deep breath, trying to push the thoughts away, as her feet turned at the end of the corridor toward her office. But her steps halted suddenly when she saw a man leaning against the wall at the corner of the turn. Kevin. The man crossed his arms and smiled broadly, as if he had been waiting for her on purpose."Ah, finally I can gree

Lunchtime finally arrived. The office slowly became noisy with the sound of employees leaving their rooms, some walking to the pantry, others heading to the lobby to go out for lunch.Aurora was just about to leave when a message notification popped up on her phone. It was a short message from Rafael."Meet me in the lobby. Let's have lunch together!"Aurora froze for a moment. She glanced at the screen, then turned to Lia, who was busy opening a food ordering app on her phone."Aurora, what do you want to order today?" Lia asked without looking up.Aurora hesitated before answering, "Sorry, Lia, I won't be eating here. Someone invited me to lunch."Lia turned quickly, raising her eyebrows. "Who? Don't tell me-"But Aurora only smiled faintly, then stood up from her seat. "I'll tell you later. I'm leaving now."Without waiting for a further reaction, Aurora quickly walked away, hiding her nervousness that was slowly fading.In the lobby, Rafael wa

Rafael had just stepped into his office, taking off his suit jacket and hanging it on a hanger. The room was as quiet as usual, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner audible. He sank into his leather chair and turned on his computer screen, preparing to review today's work.Shortly afterward, there was a soft knock on the door, and Nadine entered with a tablet in her hand. The young woman walked in calmly as usual, her face full of precision and focus."Good morning, Mr. Rafael," she greeted him briefly but politely."Good morning, Nadine," Rafael replied, straightening his shirt."Here's your schedule for this morning," Nadine said, handing him the tablet. At nine o'clock, you have a meeting with the finance division, and then at ten o'clock, you're asked to review the progress of the new marketing campaign. And-'Rafael raised his hand slightly, interrupting her. 'Delete all lunch appointments.'Nadine raised her eyebrows slightly. "Do you have s