Meanwhile, Frans and Gerald were on guard so that no one found out what Renald was doing.“What will you do if this plan fails?” said Gerald. Before drinking the drink in front of him."There isn't any. That means the company must be closed. And I just hope that my parents can accept it all. Selfish indeed. But I don't know what to do either."“Don't be so discouraged, Frans. You can come with me to Singapore. You can talk directly to my parents.”“I'm not sure of that. Our parents have the same character. Very ambitious about their company.”Gerald's shoulders lifted. It's true what Frans said. Both of their parents are very ambitious to advance their company. Both in a bad way, and a good way. Moreover, getting the opportunity to progress without effort. One of them was a large share offer from Syella's parents.Renald never stopped gulping down his saliva. When he saw Syella's plump body, moving restlessly on the bed. Trying to untie his hands.“Gerald, where are you?” said Syella.

"It's true, but it's not what I wanted..." Gerald started explaining."You've crossed the line, Ger! You've been fooling me from the beginning until now! Have you not satisfied with ruining my life?" Syella approached Gerald, pushing him to remember what he had done in the past."Listen to me, Syel?" Gerald tried to speak.However, his words were completely ignored by Syella, who was advancing aggressively. Gerald found himself cornered, with the wall behind him blocking his movements."You trapped me and asked him to sleep with me. And now you're doing it again?"Gerald was in a tight spot. Syella was getting closer, and he was pressed against the wall."Syel, let me explain," Gerald pleaded.But Syella paid no heed. She was too enraged by everything Gerald had done. Now, she saw him as a sexual deviant.Without considering the potential consequences, Syella gripped Gerald's neck tightly.Of course, Gerald struggled and tried to free himself. Frans also tried to intervene and free Ge

"Thank you for your help, Doctor," Veronica whispered with her gaze still fixed on Frans. His usually handsome and vibrant face now appeared pale, as if there was not a drop of blood left in his robust body.Veronica's heart ached as she contemplated what might happen if Frans gave up on life."You have to hold on, Bi. You have to hold on for both of us. I'll never be able to live without you," Veronica sobbed, still holding Frans's hand tightly."Don't stop talking to the patient. So he can hear you. Someone is waiting for him to come back," said a doctor before leaving the room.Veronica nodded weakly, taking a brief moment to say, "Thank you again, Doctor.""Of course," the doctor replied before exiting Frans's hospital room, leaving Veronica to gaze at her husband's face.Outside the room, Bianca continued to offer support to Gerald. She kept assuring him that everything would be fine."If only I hadn't suggested that foolish idea. None of this would have happened. Veronica has al

Following Frans' message, Gerald had to quickly settle all the bills, including compensation for the hotel room, hospital expenses, and provisions for their journey to Jakarta.Once everything was taken care of, Gerald and Bianca returned to the hotel to finally get some rest. Bianca was determined not to engage in any activities at this point, as she was exhausted and sleep-deprived. Just imagine, it was already past 5 in the morning, and she hadn't slept at all."When we get to Jakarta, I'll go back to Singapore for a while. I need to retrieve some documents to apply for jobs here," Gerald explained while lying down, stretching his sore muscles. Sleeping sitting up wasn't ideal, especially after the nightmare that had haunted him."Are you sure about all of this? Starting a new life by letting go of everything?" Bianca asked, taking Gerald's hand in hers."I am. But there's just one thing that still scares me about taking this step.""Tell me.""Your father. I'm afraid he won't appr

Don't ask about Frans's reaction. His expression changed instantly, forced to revisit the past. How he had fought hard to protect her honor, but she had done the opposite—trying to get pregnant quickly, hoping it would change her father's mind. But, her father still rejected their relationship, and now she was pregnant. It was somewhat similar to his current situation."You're still thinking about Arinda?" Gerald patted Frans on the back while he observed his wife shopping with Bianca. Today, Gerald treated both girls to a shopping spree to celebrate the blessings they had received from their parents. It was also to cheer up Bianca, who was saddened by her sister's situation.Frans's face changed. He had been forced to revisit his own painful past, the girl he had once deeply loved marrying someone else. He couldn't help but hear the sounds of intimacy that night, which were utterly repulsive. That night, he had planned to propose to Arinda. Was it painful? Don't even ask. The wound s