Semua Bab Love In Revenge : Bab 21 - Bab 30

“What do you mean?”“I told you before,” he said calmly. “Be careful of the people around you. Don’t expect—”“Don’t expect what?” I cut in. “Answers from you?”He sighed faintly.“Mrs. Terisa, that temper of yours…”“Stop deflecting.”“There will be a bigger revelation when you get back,” he continued evenly. “So for now, just—”“Just what? Speak clearly for once!” I threw my hands in the air. “You’re already mysterious enough. Now even the way you talk is cryptic. It’s exhausting!”A flicker of amusement crossed his face.“I was wrong to think you’d be patient enough for this.”“Oh, I was wrong to expect answers from you,” I snapped, turning away.My foot twisted sharply against the gravel.“Don’t—”Too late.I stumbled—And fell straight into his arms.He caught me effortlessly.“You’re unbelievably stubborn,” he murmured, a smirk tugging at his lips.“Let me go. I’m fine,” I insisted, trying to pull away.“You’re not,” he replied quietly.His tone shifted.“I know he was poisoned

“Mom!” Vivian called, walking toward her.“Yes, I’m just—”“Are you okay?” Vivian interrupted, reaching forward to turn off the running tap. “You were staring at it, completely lost.”“I’m fine,” Mrs. Lisa replied quickly.“You don’t look fine,” Vivian pressed. “For a second, you looked… worried.”Mrs. Lisa forced a small smile. “You’re imagining things.”Vivian’s eyes narrowed. “Do you have anything to do with Adrain’s situation?”“W--w--what?” Mrs. Lisa’s voice cracked. “Don’t be ridiculous.”“I’m serious, Mom.”Mrs. Lisa grabbed the white towel from the wall and wiped her hands, a little too firmly.“Stop being silly,” she snapped. “How could I possibly have anything to do with it? You’re overthinking again.”Vivian hesitated. “I just thought maybe you—”“Stop.” Mrs. Lisa’s voice turned sharp. “I said I have nothing to do with it. Is that clear?”She walked toward the door.I quickly stepped back behind the corner of the restroom wall, holding my breath.Mrs. Lisa exited without an

“Go on,” I said, holding my breath.“You know I don’t make deals I don’t benefit from,” he replied with a smirk.“I’m fully aware you’re a businessman who runs an empire. That’s how business works. Now, can you just say what you want?” I asked, rubbing my hands together as I stood straight, bracing myself for his proposal.“Do you really dare to make a deal with me just to get information?” he asked, amused. “Especially when it concerns your own family?”“I dare,” I said firmly. “I’d make that deal over and over again for my loved ones.”My chest rose as I forced myself to stay calm.“Alright,” he said casually. “List your terms first. Then I’ll say mine.”“Can you please stop wasting my time Mr. Man? You’ve already got me on edge,” I snapped.“Relax, Mrs. Woman,” he replied smoothly. “I’m listening.”“Fine.”I inhaled deeply.“I need information about Mrs. Lisa’s dealings in the company. Investigations. I also need you to guarantee protection for me, my brother, my father, and my

My hands curled into fists.“You’re not serious, right, Mr. Rowan?” Dad asked, his voice tight.Grandma turned to me slowly. “Terisa… what is going on?”“Our engagement is happening, Mrs. Avila,” Rowan replied smoothly, walking toward Adrian’s bed as if he belonged there.My stomach dropped.“Terisa, is there any logical explanation for this?” Vivian demanded. “A few days ago, we barely knew this man.”Mrs. Lisa narrowed her eyes. “Was something going on behind our backs? Is that why you broke up with Drake?”My head snapped toward her.“You can be shocked. You can be confused. But don’t call me a cheater,” I said coldly. “I would never do that.”“Then explain,” Dad said sharply.“It just… happened. We met—”“You met? When? Where? How?” Dad’s voice rose with each word. “We’ve had an eventful week. At Adrian’s welcome party you acted like total strangers!”Adrian shifted weakly in bed. “This is a prank, right?”No one laughed.Ms. Oma stood quietly, her eyes moving from face to face li

“She’s not, Mr. Drake,” Rowan said calmly as he walked toward me.“Rowan!” I shot him a warning look, silently telling him to stay quiet.He smirked. “Fine, my beautiful wife-to-be. I won’t say much.”His hand slid confidently around my waist.Drake’s face went pale.“You left him… for me?” he asked, frozen in disbelief.“Outside,” I said sharply. “We’re talking outside. Now.”I grabbed his wrist and dragged him away.I could feel everyone’s eyes burning into our backs as we stepped out.The moment the doors shut behind us, I turned to him.“What exactly are you doing?” I asked coldly.“You really think I’d give up on us without a fight?” he demanded. “And you left me for Rowan? Him?”“Don’t you dare call me a cheater,” I snapped. “I may have been stupid. I may have been loyal to someone who didn’t deserve it. But you don’t get to question my integrity. Not you.”His jaw tightened.“So you expect me to believe you’re marrying a man you barely know?”“Yes,” I replied firmly. “A man I