A handsome man is seen sewing a red silk dress. The ancient-looking machine is still very capable of working. He is meticulous in ensuring that the folds of the seams match the posture of the wearer. He smiles as he fits the dress onto a mannequin. His years of hard work for a small wage had paid off. He managed to buy the expensive fabric and all the necessary supplies. He didn't want to be underestimated anymore. “She will definitely like it. Carol likes the color red like a blooming rose,” he says confidently. Until suddenly, he heard the sound of high heels. The man smiled, he knew who was coming. He hurriedly lifted the mannequin to show the results of his hard work for one month with great hope, so that his existence was recognized by his wife who had been underestimating him. However, his steps stopped instantly when he saw the woman he loved embracing intimately, an unknown man. The man put down the mannequin slowly with his eyes fully rounded.“We're divorced,” said a beauti
Jacob was left gaping at the words of an old man who claimed to be named Ewald and that he was the Rodríguez family's trusted assistant. All this time, Jacob didn't know that his family had the last name Rodríguez. Jacob was silent, thinking hard. Had his parents been lying to him all this time? “I'm sorry, Sir. I know you can't possibly believe what I just said. So, let me prove it,” Ewald said, and Jacob nodded firmly. He had to know the truth of all this. The luxury car drove at a moderate speed across the asphalt in the rain. Jacob's eyes stared at Ewald's figure sharply from the center mirror, trying to find a lie from the look on his face. However, his logic said that what the man with black and a little gray hair said was honest. Until finally, the car entered an area far from civilian settlements. There was a magnificent house, like a three-story mansion. More elegant than the Kaye family residence. Jacob prepared himself because he didn't know what would happen next. “Sir,
After Jacob's passing. The Kaye family was now in big trouble. Diablo Torres could not accept being battered and humiliated by a trashy son-in-law like Jacob. The entire Kaye family gathered in the living room to confer with one of the wealthy young businessmen in Rowbon town. “We are truly sorry, Mr. Torres. That's why we kicked him out. However, we never thought that he would be so rude to you,” said Mr. Samuel⸺Carol's father. “Apologize you say? My face must now bear the shame in front of my business relations and extended family! I don't accept it! You must have set me up here to be beaten by that bastard! How much did you pay!” shouted Diablo angrily with a face full of bruises and blood still dripping from his broken nose. “Indeed, Sir. Jacob is just a servant here. We never even considered him a son-in-law. He's the boy my late husband took in. I also don't know why my husband would go crazy like that and even marry Carol. We have been enduring his parasite-like existence,”
Yes, that person was Diablo Torres. Jacob gave his rival a sharp look and tried to keep his cool. How could he not, he had never had sex with Carol during his marriage. However, the man who suddenly appeared in his life, easily snatched the woman he loved and removed him from the Kaye family. “Haha haha! Look, that riff-raff over there! Hey, did you get lost, Ja-cob,” taunted Diablo, who now appeared with two of his friends, Hector and Kendrick.Everyone joined in with a derisive laugh. The manager looked angry, but Jacob signaled with a wink. The manager nodded in understanding and walked away. Diablo Torres walked proudly with an amused chuckle. He really didn't expect to meet the man the Kaye family was hunting down to expel from the continent. “Hello, Mr. Diablo Torres. You seem to be in a good mood. It seems that the wound on your face is getting better,” Jacob said, which made Diablo immediately fell silent. He had forgotten that his face was still scarred from being beaten by
Jacob looked calm, even though he was still wearing simple clothes. Today, he was prepared for his mission, supported by Ewald the assistant and Emma. The luxury car stopped opposite a company that was reportedly in need of employees. Jacob carried Ewald's classically styled bag containing his job application. “Good luck, Young master,” Ewald said from the driver's seat as Jacob stood by his side. Jacob smiled with a nod. He looked so determined as he crossed over to apply for a job at the place. He met the security guard who was specially assigned that day to screen all the prospective employees in the company. “I know the kind of job that suits you without having to look at the files. Go in, then use the fire escape. The elevator is too good for someone like you to enter,” the security guard sneered. Jacob didn't answer, even though he was upset about being humiliated. It got him thinking, if people judge by appearances. Regarding whom the real identity is, it will be investigat
That night, Ewald, who knew that Torres was suspicious of Jacob, immediately contacted Emma. The old woman quickly sent Blade to keep an eye on Torres' movements. Meanwhile, Jacob began living in one of his parents' mansions in the town of Rowbon. The servants welcomed him with big smiles. They were thrilled that Rodriguez's only son had finally returned. “Hello,” said Jacob, looking so handsome, powerful, and friendly to his house servants after dressing himself up in a collection from Rivera Boutique. “Welcome back, Young Master Jacob Wyatt Rodriguez,” the servants replied with a bow. “No need to call me by a name that long. Just Wyatt. I'm starting to abandon the name Jacob. Nevertheless, I was once in your shoes as a servant,” he said with a charming smile. “Yes, Mr. Wyatt,” the servants replied, further admiring their young master, who was not only handsome, but also humble.They were so impressed to see Jacob look like a prince because he was wearing the exclusive suit he bou
At 7 p.m. local time, a special banquet will be held to celebrate the return of the sole heir of the Rodriguez family. One of the resting houses of the Rodriguez assets, that Ewald managed to save, will be attended by important guests. The servants prepared to pamper their grand guests at the evening's closed-door banquet. “Mr. Wyatt, the guests have arrived. Have you memorized the names?” asked Emma, who was standing next to the handsome man in the navy blue suit. “Of course, Mrs. Emma. I have a good memory,” he replied confidently, which made Emma smile. One by one, the luxury cars dropped off their passengers in the main lobby. Ewald welcomed the guests into one of the Rodriguez family's vacation homes in the town of Vertiland. Ewald deliberately did not use his usual home for fear that the news of the Rodriguez son's return would make some people try to harm the young master. The old man also changed cars every day to avoid suspicion. “Hello, Mr. Patterson. Nice to meet you. I'
The seniors were stunned to learn that the Rodriguez family's missing assets amounted to 50 pieces. As the rulers looked at each other in silence, Jacob returned. Mr. Riddick immediately approached the handsome man and made Jacob stare back. "You must take your due, Mr. Wyatt. 50 assets is not a small number. I lost just one asset and had to hire a lot of lawyers to get it back. You, on the other hand, have to find 50 lost assets." "I understand this condition very well, Mr. Riddick. I am very grateful for your concern. I will not let those swindlers enjoy the fruits of mom and dad's labor. In fact, I will take back those assets. Besides, I will make them a deterrent," Jacob said firmly. Riddick's smile grew. He patted both of Jacob's shoulders firmly as a sign that he believed in the man before him. "Sorry to interrupt this wonderful conversation. It's just that the dishes are ready. Please allow the ladies and gentlemen to enjoy the meal we have served," Ewald invited. The
The news that Torres had died in such a terrible way saddened some of the people who knew him. Jacob asked people who knew Torres to come to the funeral. Those who came out of respect for Wyatt chose not to speak to Diablo's father. “I hope all the grudges from the past will end now. There is no point in holding on to wounds. He is gone. Let peace be with Torres forever,” Jacob said, silencing those who had bad memories of the man. Jacob understands that neither of them can forgive the other's mistakes, and he doesn't want to force it. Rose remained silent as she watched her grandfather's coffin being buried, as did Diego. Callie was angry at Cedric for making her son hate Torres, but he felt no guilt. “I'm telling the truth. He had to know, even if he wasn't there at the time. Diego can't see my real face and that hurts a lot. Worse, he didn't know our father and couldn't feel Diablo's affection, even though I never liked the man. So it's wrong for you to blame me,” Cedric said
Jacob and Pavel ran towards the glass wall as Torres injured hisself. “Torres, stop it! You're killing yourself!” shouted Jacob as Torres' nose and mouth were bleeding from the violent impact. “Code 5! Spray!” ordered Pavel over the radio. Instantly, the top of the glass tube appeared a white gas that covered the place where Torres was locked up. Jacob was startled and looked at Pavel intently. However, the fierce-faced guard only glanced at him silently in response. Suddenly, Torres was no longer raging. He drooped limply and lay on the floor of his cage. The gas slowly faded and was sucked back in by the device attached to the roof of the cage. “Is it some kind of nerve tranquilizer gas?” Jacob asked, guessing. “Yes. It's our anticipation of special prisoners who intend to harm themselves. This is the first time Torres has done this,” Pavel replied which made Jacob take a deep breath. “Torres,” Jacob called out when he saw the old man helpless with his face covered in blood.
Rose looked at her father intently. Jacob smiled as he took little Rose's hand to move closer to him. "What prayer do you want, sweetheart?" Jacob asked, leaving the guests stunned. As everyone prayed for Rose, Jacob asked her for a prayer request. "I want papa and mama to get married," she said, leaving Rivera stunned. "It will happen, sweetheart," Jacob replied with a smile. "I want us to live together. Papa shouldn't go back to prison. There, Rose won't be able to play with you," she said, causing Jacob to stare. There was worry on the little girl's face. "Papa will never go back to that place," Jacob answered in the end which made Rose happy. Ewald and the others smiled. They just found out that Rose had been thinking about her father's fate while in prison. "Anything else?" asked Jacob as he held two of his daughter's hands gently. "I want to go to school, Papa. Rose wants to learn to dance, sing and play music," she said excitedly. "Of course. We'll find a school for
The news of Callie and Ferdinand agreeing to fill the two seats of the Mega-Power's leading businessmen group was welcomed by the community. The Fernando family, who initially refused, can now only offer their support and best wishes for one of their family members in office. The government, hearing the good news, gave their support and requested that the inauguration process be carried out immediately. That day, all members of The Big 10 gathered at the presidential palace to officiate the coronation ceremony of the two new members previously held by Obsidian and Fernando. However, Jacob, who at that time had not yet received the inauguration ceremony, took the oath. It was a solemn occasion when the president asked for their oaths of allegiance and service to the Mega-Power. Jacob, Callie, and Ferdinand took their oaths steadily, witnessed by high-ranking government officials, senior The Big 10 members, and their appointees. As the three Big 10 members who had just signed the in
In the midst of the excitement over the good news coming from the Rivera and Jacob couple, Callie suddenly came to Rachel. The girl looked confused when she was invited to a corner of the room on the outside of the mansion by Callie. Ferdinand, who was congratulating the bride-to-be, did not realize that his lover was not beside him. Elberta, Emma, and Firenze also approached Rachel as if they had hidden intentions. “Did I do something wrong?” asked Rachel anxiously. “Your mistake is failing to get Ferdinand to refuse to sit in The Big 10 in place of his father,” said Elberta, making Rachel's face tense up instantly. “Persuade your boyfriend to accept our offer to become a member of The Big 10. If you refuse, I won't come to your wedding,” Callie replied harshly, causing Rachel to stammer in response. “W-what do I say to Ferdy?” asked Rachel frantically. Instantly, the women's smiles brightened. As expected, Rachel went to her lover and persuaded him. Ferdinand looked reluctant w
The event was lively until late in the evening. Members of The Big 10 were in attendance. However, a businessman is still a businessman. In the excitement of the event, they continued to discuss business. However, Jacob's eyes were on Rivera and Rose. Rivera provided a special area for the kids to play. The girls were given a beautiful location to take pictures and chat. And the businessmen who wanted to discuss business were located in the lobby of the mansion so as not to be disturbed by the noise of the party. Vertiland mansion lobby. “We need to decide on a new member for The Big 10 soon, Wyatt. We have two vacant seats. With no strong ruler in the city, it will disrupt the city's economy. The impact is starting to be felt in Imperial and Albaros,” Riddick explained. “Have you tried contacting the mayor to see if there are any suitable candidates to replace the previous ruler?” Jacob asked. “Yes, I did. Fernando's family refused because none of their descendants were as strong
After lunch, Jacob left with Ewald to discuss things in the workroom. Rivera was understanding and allowed her lover to settle back into the old life that awaited him. Purple, Rivera and Rose are still in the room preparing.Wyatt's workroom.Jacob seemed to miss the room that held many memories. It was the room where he learned to be a businessman. Ewald looked closely at Jacob who was sitting slowly in the chair left by Ayhner which was now replaced by him.“Ewald. Can I have my old mobile phone? It's been a long time since I've held that thing. Is there... any technological developments that I should learn about?” Jacob asked which made Ewald smile.“I had to change your phone to keep up with the times, Sir,” Ewald replied as he handed Jacob a black box with a red ribbon on it.Jacob smiled as he received it. The box contained a new mobile phone that was ready to be activated, making it feel like a gift. Ewlad looked closely at Jacob who quickly adapted to the functions on his mobi
Vertiland Mansion. The helicopter landed smoothly on the tarmac. Jacob's face lit up when he saw that his house looked as well-maintained as the first time he visited it. Jacob's smile grew as he stepped out of the helicopter holding little Rose's hand. The little girl looked up at her father who didn't stop smiling as he walked down the path. “Mr. Wyatt!” someone called out which made Jacob immediately stop his steps and turn his head. “Rafael!” replied Jacob who then hugged the man. Rafael was surprised because he was hugged like a brother. Jacob then held his shoulders with a smile of happiness. “You look great. How are you?” Jacob asked, which made Rafael even confused in answering. “We'll talk later. You have to tidy yourself up. Do you see how he looks, Raffy? He'll be undergoing special treatment,” Rivera emphasized. “Yes, Madam,” replied Rafael reluctantly. “Come on, darling. We don't have much time. You need to be ready before the guests arrive,” Rivera urged as s
The news that Samara died left Torres stunned. The man could only remain silent as he watched Samara's body being removed from her cell. In a prison room containing 10 cells, only he was left alone. Who would have thought, as a result of the fight, eight other prisoners were in a coma due to severe injuries. Torres received another severe punishment in the form of isolation. He has no friends in the same room because there is only him. His prison room had no roof. If it rained heavily, he would get wet. When it was hot, he would overheat. Only during winter and snowfall was he moved to an inner prison. However, the place was no better as the walls of the prison were glass. All his movements were visible to all the guards who passed by. Torres was not allowed any interaction and was only allowed visitors once a month. However, until death claimed the people he had injured in a fight a few years ago, no one came to see him. He only realized that none of the people he had helped in t