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(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
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 21. Revealing A Truth
Andre shook his head, when he realized how curt Ariana was. However, he did not blame Veronica's mother. It really challenged Andre's masculine side that if he didn't remember where they were, he might have cursed. "Okay, Mrs. Ariana, I'll just get straight to the point." Ariana straightened her body, she began to feel curious about what Andre would say. Something important, according to Andre. How important it was to Ariana, he didn't know. "Is it true that Miss Veronica, the Mrs.'s daughter, is Leon's wife?" Andre launched a question that aimed to dig up as much detailed information as possible about Leon and Veronica. "Yes. They did get married some time ago. But the marriage was forced by my late father." Ariana immediately answered, a sad tone still heard in her words. Understandably, talking about Veronica's marriage, Ariana seemed to be opening her own wounds. The sadness of losing Alexander William on their wedding day is still felt to this day. Like a wound that is stil
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 22. Stategy
It is only natural for a mother to think about her child's safety. That is what Ariana is doing. She is worried about Veronica's safety. Andre openly said that he would discuss something regarding Veronica's safety. Ariana thought, if that was discussed, it meant that Veronica's safety was at stake. "Actually, what is your plan?" Finally, the question came out of Ariana's lips. Rather than just guessing and feeling dizzy, she chose to express what was in her heart. "Well, ma'am. My plan is like this...."Andre began to explain the plan that was already in his mind. Knowing that Ariana was a very talkative and perfectionist type of woman, Andre chose to explain everything in detail."Okay, I agree. But, you must really guarantee my daughter's safety!"Finally, Ariana decided to follow Andre's plan. Her materialistic soul was increasingly struggling when Andre promised to increase the amount that Ariana would receive. She thought, when else would she get such a windfall. Moreover, A
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 23. Leon And Catherine
Catherine leaned toward Leon and spoke softly, afraid that someone other than Leon would hear."I'll pretend to cheat and you'll catch me. So you decide to end the arranged marriage. How about it?" Catherine said."Huh, no fun! I'd rather you cancel it, Miss. Don't you know, I already have a wife. Maybe the news can make your family back off from this arranged marriage. How about it?"It was Leon's turn to ask Catherine. Leon realized that it was impossible for the two of them to continue the arranged marriage. Leon was already married while Catherine, for some reason, did not want to accept the arranged marriage. Maybe she already had a lover, like Veronica used to. Catherine blinked, she looked surprised to hear what Leon had said. "Is it true that you are married? But why did our parents plan this arranged marriage? Then what about your wife?" Catherine asked, she couldn't help but ask all that. "Don't you know the video about my wedding? The video went viral.""I don't know. I'
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 24. Wilson's Clarification
Early in the morning, Wilson intended to visit Charlie's residence with the driver. Last night, Wilson could not sleep well because he remembered the fate of his daughter's arranged marriage. Throughout the journey, there was an inner turmoil within Wilson."How could Charlie have the heart to drag my daughter into a marriage with his grandson who is already married?" Wilson muttered while looking at the busy street in front of him.Wilson wanted to ask what Charlie's intentions and goals were in matching Catherine with Leon who was already married. What motives underlie the matchmaking plan. Wilson felt that he had no fault or dispute with Charlie. It was impossible, right, for Charlie to have bad intentions towards him? But why did his daughter have to be the scapegoat?Wilson shook his head. Then he remembered his friendship with Charlie a few years ago. They parted on good terms, without any hostility or bad things underlying it. The separation was purely because Wilson got a job
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 25. Veronica Kidnapped?
Ariana peeked out through the glass window in the room. Indeed, someone was seen sitting on the bench across from Veronica's treatment room. It looked like a patient's attendant in the room across. However, according to Andre, the person was Veronica's room guard.Ariana secretly took a picture of the person from inside and sent it to Andre.[Is this the person you mean, Sir?]A few seconds later, Andre replied.[Yes. He is the bodyguard sent by Leon to guard you]Ariana's lips rounded perfectly as she read Andre's reply. She just found out that Leon sent a bodyguard to guard her and Veronica.[How do I get rid of that person, Sir?] Ariana sent another message to Andre. [It's up to you, Ma'am. Just get rid of that person immediately and let me know when he's gone] Then Ariana racked her brains, she thought about how to get the bodyguard to leave. After being silent for a few minutes, she got an idea. It so happened that Veronica was asleep because she took medicine after breakfast e
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 26. Message from Andre
Leon immediately came to the hospital and confirmed Max and Luxi's report to the hospital manager. He also reported the case to the police. Several police officers immediately searched all over the place. However, they didn't seem to find anything either. CCTV footage didn't help much because Andre's two men were wearing masks that covered their faces. Andre was the same, he was wearing a mask, hat, and glasses so that when seen by CCTV his face was unrecognizable. Meanwhile, CCTV in the parking lot only recorded the moment when Veronica was pushed in a wheelchair towards a car. The position of the car was blocked by other cars so it was unclear what type of car and what the license plate number was. It seemed that the kidnappers had anticipated the presence of CCTV. So they deliberately parked his vehicle was far from the CCTV range so that it would not be recorded. Meanwhile, the CCTV that showed the activity of cars entering and leaving the parking lot clearly recorded all the c
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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
