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Frans had been driving his car in silence for a while, completely ignoring Yasmin sitting beside him. He was preoccupied with thoughts of where to take Yasmin for a stroll. Going to the shopping center seemed too mainstream, as it's where everyone ends up visiting whenever they come to the city. It's not really strolling, more like shopping. Frans worried that at the mall, Yasmin might decline his offer to treat her, even though he didn't mind at all if she were to spend her savings.Eliminating the mall from their list of destinations, Frans began considering water attractions. He thought about the place where he and Alexander had met Cesilia yesterday. He glanced at Yasmin, who seemed focused on looking out the window. He was sure Yasmin wouldn't be interested in water attractions, as her mind seemed to be in disarray, and she'd likely be reluctant to engage in activities just for fun.Removing water attractions from the list as well, he spotted a sign pointing towards Puncak, Bogor
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"Can we talk for a moment, Cesilia?" William approached Cesilia, who was still sitting in front of her vanity table. She had been cleaning up her makeup for a while but was reluctant to move from there. Her thoughts were wandering, and everything became even more chaotic after seeing Alexander's arrival earlier.He seemed to have become a better person since they separated, which meant that Alexander's decision to leave her was the right one."What else is there to talk about?" Cesilia turned her head, looking at William standing at the bedroom doorway."Let's talk in Daddy's office. He's the one who wants to talk to us. He mentioned that there's a new job for you that could boost our stock price and elevate your career again. Just as Daddy promised when you decided to marry me, he would help restore your career to its former glory.""Can't we discuss it here?""We would have preferred it here, but Daddy wants you to come to his office. Come on, the sooner we get there, the sooner we
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Frans parked his car, with no intention of getting out or waking up Yasmin who was still fast asleep. He would wait for her to wake up on her own to avoid surprising her or making her angry for disturbing her sleep.He understands that someone who's tired and forcefully woken up can feel uncomfortable and sometimes end up with a headache. As the car stopped moving, Yasmin began to blink her eyes open and slightly squirmed, looking around to see if they had arrived yet."Where are we, Frans?" she asked upon noticing the surrounding trees."We've reached the summit. Come on, let's get out and put on this jacket." Frans took off his jacket and handed it to Yasmin. The cooler temperature in Puncak compared to Jakarta means Yasmin's dress wouldn't be sufficient to shield her from the cold.Without much questioning, Yasmin put on the jacket. Not out of fear or anything, but from where she was seated, Yasmin could see that no other visitors were dressed like her. They were all wearing covere
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Cesilia didn't care about her current pregnancy. Her steps were rapid as she made her way through the luxurious house, heading towards the room where Maxime was staying. Earlier, she had overheard that a doctor was going to examine and heal Maxime, taking away his pain and suffering. After the incident a few days ago when Tomas was instructed to end Maxime's life, Cesilia was panicking at the thought that Maxime might be executed today.The lack of humanity in sacrificing Maxime's life for agency shares and money was horrifying. It was an atrocity to gamble with someone's life for personal gain. Cesilia was determined to save Maxime at all costs. She had resolved to do whatever it took, even if it meant losing her reputation, to rescue Maxime from the clutches of these ruthless individuals.Cesilia had sworn to herself that she would find a way to escape from that house. She didn't care if her name was tarnished further or her career destroyed. All that mattered was that Maxime surviv
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Frans chose not to go to an expensive restaurant, but instead, he searched for a simple yet beautiful place to eat, offering a different view than usual for him and Yasmin. He wanted to show Yasmin how beautiful Puncak was and how it could help ease her mind. Given the ongoing issues in Jakarta with Robert, Frans thought that Yasmin needed a place like Puncak for mental refreshment. Therefore, he chose a restaurant overlooking a plantation. The gentle rain added a romantic touch, and he and Yasmin occupied a small gazebo for two. They enjoyed grilled chicken and fish, and Frans ordered more grilled dishes as extras.The romantic ambiance supported their connection as a couple. However, unlike other couples, Yasmin and Frans were both hiding their true feelings. They were aware of Robert, who loved Yasmin deeply. After receiving Robert's call earlier, Frans felt a bit guilty. Yet, he tried not to let it affect his mood. After all, he hadn't directly lied to Robert; he had said he was f
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There's no need to question what happiness Cesilia felt back when she had Alexander, a loving and caring husband. The wealth was abundant, enough to last generations. But it all disappeared within a few days after she signed the agreement with Maxime. It's not fair to solely blame him, as Cesilia also played a part in her own downfall.Now Cesilia had to meet with Alexander. Unlike before, when she used to meet him with a calm and comfortable heart, she didn't have to be afraid. She was aware of her past mistakes.Cesilia used to rush into Alexander's arms whenever they had time together. Now she was desperately begging Robert to get Alexander to spare a bit of his time for her. The turn of events in her life had been drastic, but Cesilia had to try to rise above it and be grateful for what she was going through. She was still fortunate to have a chance at a normal life, unlike Maxime, who was now lying weak and only able to utter a few imperfect words."I was actually going to send y
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It was quite exhausting for Yasmin to enjoy a short vacation with Frans after collecting strawberries, horseback riding, and savoring various culinary delights at the peak. This day marked a completely new experience for Yasmin spent with Frans. She felt a sense of tranquility after having been able to express her feelings to him.Yasmin didn't care what others might think of her, whether they saw her as a flirt or something similar. What mattered to her was that her heart was now free of any burdens. Before confessing her feelings to Frans, Yasmin had already planned out possible outcomes.If Frans didn't share her feelings, she would move on. If he did have feelings, they would have to find a way to navigate their relationship without Robert knowing the extent of it. If questioned by Robert about their relationship later, Yasmin and Frans could both honestly say that they were just good friends.There would be no lies involved, as there was truly no romantic connection between them.
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Cesilia placed her phone on the car's dashboard after reading the message sent by Tomas. The middle-aged man had warned Cesilia to return home soon since she was only allowed a two-hour window to be outside. Tomas had restricted Cesilia and Maxime's movements within the house, not wanting anyone to know about his sinister plan for his own son.Tomas didn't want anyone to realize he was plotting something terrible for his own child. While he didn't want to harm Maxime himself, the condition Maxime was in could be deemed unsuitable for living, so he followed his secretary's suggestion to eliminate Maxime altogether.However, Cesilia stood up against it, thus saving Maxime's life. If not for Cesilia, it was almost certain that Maxime would not have survived. With the remaining time, Cesilia headed to the house she had recently bought. Perhaps she would sell the house after this, instead of using the debit card Alexander had given her.Her purpose in going there was not to beg, but to see
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