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(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 13. Accident
Dion was videoing a pair of people who were having fun wrestling in his room. The two people didn't seem to care if their hot activities were recorded by Dion. Dion's presence actually made them even more excited. The sweat pouring down their bodies seemed to emphasize that their activities were really draining their energy. Witnessing something like that certainly made Veronica hot and cold. The hair on the back of her neck immediately stood on end, her desire suddenly increased. Veronica and Dion had not done activities like those two people for a long time. Don't blame Veronica if witnessing that made her want to. "W-what are you doing?" Veronica asked hesitantly, she was nervous because she was holding back the desire that had suddenly appeared.The pair of humans who were struggling in bed covered in passion seemed not to care about Veronica's presence. In fact, their moans and groans were getting louder. Only Dion turned his head and stopped recording. Dion smiled, his eyes s
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 14. Facing Death
Leon, who had closed his eyes on the way home, suddenly felt the car he was in stop moving. He opened his eyes and realized that the car had indeed stopped."What's wrong, sir? Why did you stop?" Leon asked the driver."There was an accident up ahead, sir. The road is congested," the driver replied.Leon just nodded, then looked around. The drowsiness that had been hanging over his eyes immediately evaporated, as if blown away by the wind. The car was moving very slowly, because it was adjusting to the movement of the car in front of it which was also only moving little by little.Finally Leon's car arrived at the scene of the accident. Leon saw a car that had bounced and hit a tree. The front body was crushed and the driver was being rescued by residents. Then not far from that place, Leon saw a car that had hit a road divider. The front body of the car looked badly crushed. Leon suspected that the car must have been driven at high speed when it hit him. That's when Leon felt suspi
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 15. At the Hospital
"Good evening. With Mrs. Ariana William?" asked the police officer who came with a colleague, accompanied by a security guard on duty at the front post."Good evening. Yes, that's right. I'm Ariana William. What's wrong?" asked Ariana with mixed feelings.Fear, panic, curiosity, and anxiety enveloped Ariana, remembering that Veronica had not returned home. She was afraid that something had happened to her daughter. Really, she just hoped that Veronica was okay.Worse still, Ariana was worried that the two police officers had come with the intention of imprisoning her. Considering that her company was on the brink, investors were withdrawing their shares, debts in the bank for operational costs were piling up, and also employee salaries had not been paid. Veronica heard that there was a demonstration at the company this afternoon, and she was really afraid that the police would come to imprison her. "Mrs. Ariana, I came to inform you that Miss Veronica had an accident." "What? An acci
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 16. A Breath of Fresh Air for William Corporation
Meanwhile, outside the room where Veronica was being treated, a man who had been watching Veronica's room was receiving a phone call. [How is my wife? Has she been casted?] [Yes, Young Master. Madam has been casted. Now she is with her mother who came to visit] [Alright. Keep an eye on her. No one should visit her except her mother. If there is a man in the photo, don't let him in!] [Yes, Young Master]The man who turned out to be Leon's bodyguard put his phone back into his pocket after Leon hung up. However, he soon took his phone out again and looked at the photo Leon had sent him. Leon had indeed sent two photos to the bodyguard. Photos of Ariana and Dion. If Ariana was allowed to enter Veronica's room, then Dion was not allowed. When he saw Ariana approaching the nurse who was about to leave the room, the bodyguard immediately recognized Ariana as Veronica's mother. For that reason, he only watched from afar and did not stop her from entering. However, if he later saw Dion
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 17. Revealed
"Strange, huh? It's clear that Mr. Leon's husband asked for it to be kept a secret," said the tall nurse. "Yes, you know. Is it possible that their household is having problems? Maybe they got married without Mrs. Veronica's parents' blessing, so Mr. Leon secretly helped and didn't want his wife's family to know," replied the plump nurse. "Oh, yes. It could be like that. What else does Mr. Leon lack? He's handsome, rich, successful, and young. I would also want to marry Mr. Leon." The tall nurse chimed in again with eyes sparkling with joy. It was obvious that she really liked the man they were talking about."Hey, that person's husband! Don't dream! Moreover, Mrs. Veronica is very beautiful. You are nothing compared to her. Surely Mr. Leon will never look at you!" The plump nurse warned her colleague, then they both laughed. It was obvious that they really enjoyed joking around like that in between their duties. Without the two of them knowing, Ariana who was behind them heard t
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 18. Another Side of Leon and Cindy
Meanwhile, Leon who had just come from the hospital had now arrived at Tan's Industries. He immediately went to his room and took off the jacket he was wearing. He carefully placed the jacket on the back of his oversized chair. Leon sat on the sofa in the room while massaging his forehead. "I want to bring Veronica into my life, but how? I've already talked to Grandpa about taking revenge on Veronica, and Grandpa has agreed. But this, it's all too late," Leon muttered in despair. Charlie, who had heard Veronica's background and saw the viral video, finally gave Veronica a negative stigma. Charlie did not approve of Leon's marriage to Veronica, instead suggesting Leon to really take care of their divorce. Charlie felt his self-esteem was trampled on when his beloved grandson was dumped by a woman of Veronica's class. Therefore, Charlie intended to match Leon with the daughter of his business partner. Of course, after Leon officially divorced Veronica. Charlie already had several na
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 19. Andre's Actions
"Huh! That was close!"Andre hid near the trash can, he didn't want his presence to be known. Even though for that Andre was forced to inhale the unpleasant smell that emanated from the trash can. He desperately held back the nausea and the urge to vomit, the effect of how bad the smell was that he was forced to inhale if he wanted to stay safe."Leon is here. What does he want? It's rare for him to travel alone. Where is that fierce personal assistant who always follows him?" Andre muttered from his hiding place.Leon, the person Andre was avoiding, also passed by that place. Leon didn't know that someone was hiding and spying on him. After making sure Leon had passed, Andre came out of his hiding place. "Yuck! Crazy, the smell is so bad. Ugh!" Andre even spat to get rid of his discomfort. He rushed in the same direction as Leon, intending to catch up with him. Andre gave up on going to Veronica's treatment room. He didn't want to miss the opportunity to follow Leon. Andre widened h
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 20. Ariana and Andre's Meeting
"Well, this is safe. No one will recognize me if I disguise myself like this." Andre offered Rudi a wad of money, and the food delivery man was interested and immediately agreed. After getting his share, Rudi lent Andre a special kitchen uniform. Clothes like those worn by Rudi and his friends. Not to forget the mask to cover the mouth and nose, and a special hat. No one would have thought that behind that simple appearance, Andre, a high-ranking official at Tan's Industries, was hiding. "It wasn't in vain that I gave Rudi a wad of money. It turns out that Fatso is also a money-hungry person." Andre checked his appearance again. Andre turned around and looked into the mirror in the dressing room. After making sure his disguise was perfect, he immediately came out of the dressing room and approached Rudi. "This one is for the room in the VVIP ward. There is already a room name and number, okay?" Rudi explained what tasks Andre had to do and which rooms the food would be deliver
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92. Document
Hany was really hesitant, she wanted to fight back and not follow Bastian's request. However, the lives of her two loved ones were in danger. If Hany followed Bastian's request, of course Hany also had to bear the risk. It was possible that her boss would find out what Hany was doing and she could be fired from her job."What should I do? Should I just play along with this game?" Hany muttered while squeezing her hair in frustration.Like it or not, Hany finally checked the financial report made by Bastian again. Several times her lips cursed when she found such a large amount in several parts."Damn it! How could he invite me to conspire to commit corruption. If I didn't think about the lives of my mother and sister, I wouldn't have followed his wishes. Dirty games like this are not something I like," Hany muttered as she continued to check. Hany decided to print the report so she could study it. After printing it, Hany circled the parts where the nominal amount was inflated. Then s
91. Hesitant
"Don't do it again!" Hany's boss said curtly, glaring at Hany and leaving the place. Hany breathed a sigh of relief. However, her relief faded when suddenly someone came and stood right in front of her. "Mr. Bastian. How can I help you?" Hany asked, she was surprised because it was unusual for Bastian to come to her desk on purpose. Bastian often passed by her office, but his main destination was not Hany, but Hany's boss or another department head. "Didn't we make an agreement last night, you said, you're proud to follow what I ordered?"Hany stared in shock, until she became nervous at once. "S-so, it was S-sir who called me last night?" Without answering Hany's question, Bastian immediately dragged a chair and sat beside Hany. "Now do what I told you to do!" Bastian ordered, although it sounded low but full of emphasis and firmness. "W-what should I do, Sir?" Hany looked at Bastian with a confused face, she didn't know what the desires and goals of the man who was in a dif
90. Under Pressure
[Alright. It seems like you really want to play with me. Or... do you want your sister and mother to suffer the same fate as that rabbit?]Hany and her mother looked at each other. That person was the sender of the mysterious package. But who? And what was his purpose?"Ask, what do you want?" her mother whispered to Hany, and Hany responded with a nod."Tell me what you really want!" Hany shouted to the person on the other end.[Calm down, don't shout. Just follow my instructions, later you will find out for yourself what my purpose is]Hany was silent for a while, she was thinking and considering. Hany's mother whispered something, making Hany nod and say to the person on the phone, "just tell me, what should I do." [Tomorrow morning we will take action. I will come to your workplace!] Hany was surprised, she spontaneously replied, "what do you mean? What are you going to do at my workplace? I can't accept random guests during working hours!" [Don't worry, no one will scold us]
89. Mysterious Package
Bastian seemed impatient to wait for tomorrow. He planned to pressure the financial staff to cooperate with him. Then he would slowly channel the difference in funds into his own account, until the company would eventually go bankrupt. "Feel it, Leon. Just wait for your destruction!" The next day, Bastian carried out his plan. He called the financial staff and offered them a mutually beneficial cooperation. Bastian promised a fantastic amount for the staff. However, it turned out that the staff flatly rejected Bastian's plan.Getting such a reaction, Bastian did not give up. Instead, he felt even more challenged to conquer the woman who was a financial staff. With his cunning brain, he followed the financial staff named Hany when she came home from work. Bastian spied on where her house was and who her family was. After confirming her home address, Bastian returned to his own house. He called someone he ordered to do something to Hany and her family. And without waiting long, that
88. New Problem
Hary decided to go to a bar and get drunk there. Unexpectedly, he met someone who had the same hatred for Leon. The two of them talked and expressed what they wanted to do to Leon. "So, we have to be careful in our moves, don't let us fail again!" said Hary's friend. "Are you ready, Hary?" "Of course. I'm very ready for that!" replied Hary, he stretched out his hand holding the glass, toasting with Bastian, his friend.Bastian is one of Leon's employees, he serves as a production manager. In the past, Bastian worked at the head office. However, since Leon took over the company, Bastian was transferred to a company that was also a subsidiary of Tan's Industries. That is why Bastian holds a grudge against Leon. While at the head office, Bastian was able to collude with several of his superiors for corruption. Like a rat in a tie that eats away at the company, they have a neat and structured network. However, Leon managed to sniff out their behavior and one by one Leon fired the peopl
87. Unfinished Revenge
"Mr. Leon gave the phone to you. But there is a condition."Hary was forced to say that to his son. He hoped that with that condition Ardy would try if he wanted something."What is the condition, Dad?"Ardy immediately approached and sat next to his father after saying that. He was really curious about the conditions his father gave if he R the phone."The condition is qhat you have to study harder and your grades must not drop because you are too busy playing with the phone," said Hary with a serious face."Okay, Ardy agrees!"Don't just say you agree without any proof. You have to prove that your grades didn't go down because of that phone!" Ardy nodded in agreement, he did have a phone, but Hary never bought him a fancy phone because of his financial situation. When Hary was still working, Ardy often changed phones. However, after Hary was fired from his job, Ardy could no longer change phones and was forced to use the phone he already had. Ardy accepted the phone from Leon with
86. Revealed
Not getting an answer from Veronica, Ariana couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. She then said something that made Veronica glare and growl in annoyance."Just say that you still love Dion, that's why you can't love Leon. Right?""Mom!" Veronica exclaimed while clenching her fists. "Mom, don't talk carelessly!"Veronica's face looked red, clearly she was holding back her anger at Ariana's accusation. In the past, Veronica did love Dion. When she was married to Leon, she still loved Dion. However, ever since Veronica found out about Dion's affair, all her love for her lover immediately evaporated.Like milk repaid with water from the tuba, Veronica's loyalty was repaid with Dion's betrayal. That alone made Veronica hate Dion. Not to mention the kidnapping incident carried out by Dion, in order to fulfill the man's obsession and revenge on Veronica. Veronica's hatred for Dion became manifold from before. Especially when considering how indifferent Dion was to Veronica who was in
85. Veronica's Feelings
Veronica was still lost in her thoughts, when suddenly someone entered her room. Especially when the person called her name, truly, the person's arrival was a real surprise for her. "Mommy!" Ariana rushed over to the bed where Veronica was lying, then helped her sit down. For a moment the two women from different generations hugged each other, relieving their longing for each other. "Vero, are you okay, right? Leon came to the house and told me about your condition. Then he ordered a ticket for Mommy to come here."Ariana told what had happened until she suddenly came. Leon, who was on business outside the office, took the time to visit Ariana and tell her about Veronica's progress. Then Leon ordered a ticket for Ariana and gave her the complete address of the hospital where Veronica was being treated. Indeed, Ariana and Leon often communicated, although not directly. Their relationship was good like a harmonious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. When Veronica was ki
84. Insecure
Hary took a breath, then exhaled through his mouth. He repeated that over and over again, trying to overcome the nervousness that was hitting him. Especially when he saw Leon enter the cafe and look around, looking for Hary.Seeing that, Hary immediately took the initiative to wave his hand, calling Leon. The owner of Tan's Industries turned his head, he saw Hary's wave. Then Leon stepped closer to Hary's table, making Ardy's father's heartbeat even more irregular.Leon immediately sat right in front of Hary, they were only separated by the table. Leon's calm attitude made Hary flustered, embarrassed and at a loss for words. Feeling nervous and nervous at the same time, confused about how to start the conversation."Just tell me if you want the phone, I'll give it to you."A firm and cold baritone voice came out of Leon's lips, making Hary even more nervous."Ehm!"Hary cleared his throat, trying to control himself and get rid of his nervousness."Mr. Leon, how could you give me this
