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(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 31. Veronica's Last Hope
Andre and one of his men lifted the sack containing Leon's body and threw it into the sea. The incident was seen by Veronica who was in the car, causing Veronica to panic and become scared. She screamed and struggled.However, Veronica's screams were in vain because her voice was swallowed by the duct tape covering her mouth. Veronica's struggles were also in vain, because the ties on her hands and feet were so strong that they would not come off with just a little tug from Veronica.Not to mention Veronica's leg that felt sore from her movements. Every time she moved, her injured leg would hurt. Maybe it happened because she had not taken her painkillers several times. Understandably, Andre's men took Veronica by force without bringing the woman's medicine. The medicine that she should have taken routinely at least once or twice a day, to reduce and relieve the pain in her injured leg. The sack containing Leon's body slowly disappeared from the surface of the water. Veronica cried i
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 32. Coming Home
Veronica blinked several times. It felt like a dream, she could be in that place. That's when she realized that the ties on her hands and feet had been removed. When and who did it, Veronica didn't know. Maybe when she was sleeping. Veronica pinched her cheek, to make sure that she really wasn't dreaming. It turned out that it really hurt. And she really believed that the incident was real, not just in her dream. When she pinched her cheek, she realized that her mouth was still taped. "Ouch!"Veronica winced in pain as she removed the tape from her mouth. Although she did it slowly, the tape was so sticky on her skin that it would definitely sting and hurt.Veronica's eyes sparkled, she felt relieved now that she was free from the tape and rope that had been binding her lately. Especially when she realized where they were now. Really, she didn't expect the car she was riding in to stop right in front of her house gate. Of course she was surprised."How could this happen? They said t
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 33. Saved
Meanwhile, at the scene Leon was dumped by Andre. After making sure Andre and his men left the beach, Anto--a fisherman--who saw the sack dumping incident also left his hiding place. Anto was very curious because he witnessed everything from the beginning. From the arrival of the two cars, Anto had noticed. Then when Andre rented a speedboat, Anto also knew. Anto also witnessed when Andre's men carried a sack and then dumped it in the middle of the sea. Even secretly, Anto who was hiding behind his boat, also had time to take a long-distance video of the incident.Anto felt curious, what was actually in the sack that was thrown away earlier. He saw Andre and his men who were both wearing masks and hats had time to capture the moment of throwing away the sack. As if they were capturing something valuable, like a memory. Making Anto's curiosity rise. "If it was just an ordinary sack, why did they have to capture the moment they threw it away?" Anto muttered, starting to be filled wit
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 34. Poor Veronica
Meanwhile at Veronica's residenceAfter Andre and the driver left, Veronica was pushed inside by Aunt Yati--her housemaid."Shall we go straight to Miss's room?" asked Aunt Yati slowly and carefully."Yes. Oh yeah, where's Mama?"Veronica turned and fixed her gaze on Yati who was pushing her wheelchair."Madam just came home from the social gathering an hour ago, Miss. She's probably resting now."Veronica snorted harshly. "Take me to Mama's room!" Veronica ordered. She really felt annoyed with her mother. She had just been kidnapped and her mother was enjoying herself at the social gathering and sleeping in her room. As if nothing had happened to her daughter. Was that the attitude of a mother who loved her child? Could Yati refuse if her employer told her to? Of course she would do what she was told. And she slowly pushed the wheelchair towards Ariana's room. After arriving in front of the room, Yati knocked on the door. However, there was no answer from inside. "See, Miss. Madam
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 35. Obituary
"Don't stop me! I want to celebrate my victory. Ha-ha-ha ... Charlie, wait for your destruction!" Andre fell down after saying that. Making his subordinates who were still 'sane' click their tongues and then helped Andre to stand up. Then he carried him to a room that Andre usually occupied when they gathered at the headquarters like that. "Veronica ... I want to make love to you. I should have tasted you first before letting you go. Oh, damn! I want to make love ....!" Andre had time to ramble as his subordinates laid his unconscious body on the bed."Tsk! The Boss has time to ramble!" Andre's henchman grumbled. Andre's henchman was about to leave the place, but suddenly Andre pulled his hand. "Honey, come make love to me! Don't worry, I'm a mighty man!" Andre coaxed, he was already influenced by alcohol to the point of rambling and in his eyes, his henchman was Veronica. "Huh! Disgusting!" Andre's henchman immediately pushed Andre's hand away, he shuddered in horror then imme
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 36. Charlie's Death
Charlie's face tensed as he watched the video. In the video, it was clearly visible that Leon was being tortured by several people wearing black clothes. They were wearing masks that covered part of their faces. It was also seen when Leon was put into a sack in an unconscious state and his hands and feet were tied.Then the video also showed a fight between Andre and those people. Andre lost and was battered, then fainted. Then Leon was taken to the sea and dumped there."Andre, where did you get these videos? Are they real or edited?" asked Charlie with a tense face."Why do you doubt this video? This video is real, Uncle. Andre got it from those people. They wanted to ask me for ransom. They sent the first video. I couldn't bear it, so I intended to free Leon. But instead they ganged up on me until I lost and fainted. That's when they sent the second video. Then the third video." Charlie watched the videos again. He believed now that everything Andre said was true and the proof was
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 37. At the Charlie's Home
"Mr. Leon! Come here quickly!" Leon who heard Anto's scream gasped, he was very shocked and anxious. Leon was afraid that something bad would happen to Anto, the person who had kindly helped him from death. Leon rushed to Anto. "What's wrong?" Leon asked with a panicked face. "Sir, check out the news!" Anto showed the news on television, making Leon immediately come closer and listen to the news that was being broadcast by the famous television station in the country. A news about the death of Charlie Tanusudibya, a big businessman who founded Tan's Industries, two days ago.The news also discussed Charlie Tan's funeral plan, exactly one week after Charlie's death. The founder of Tan's Industries was planned to be buried in the largest cemetery in Southeast Asia located outside the island. Tjung Hoax Kung Mu Yen Cemetery, where Charlie's ancestors are. "Is that your grandfather, Sir?" asked Anto with a concerned face. Anto certainly still remembered, a few days ago Leon revealed
(Not) a Preferred Son-in-Law 38. Prayer for Charlie
Anto was shocked, he was really surprised to be reprimanded in such a way by another trumpet player."Don't stop blowing your trumpet until you tell me to," the trumpet player said to Anto."Okay. Sorry. I was just amazed by the luxury of the house," Anto replied while scratching the back of his neck, embarrassed."That's how rich people's houses are. Okay, let's blow again before the chairman gets angry!"Anto then blew the trumpet in his hand again. In front of him, Leon was also blowing the trumpet. Leon and Anto were forced to change into white shirts so they could blend in with the trumpet player. Leon kept stealing glances at the main residence, while blowing the trumpet, he kept observing and looking for a way to get in there.Behind the trumpeters, a group of lion dancers were showing off their moves. Weaving like a dragon walking. Sometimes spinning around like they were chasing their tails. The white lion dancers were still in action, when Leon saw a good opportunity. When t
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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
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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
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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
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83. The Meeting
Leon had indeed told Robert what had happened, until finally Robert himself felt curious about the message Leon had received from Hary. "He's got guts too. He tried to blackmail me. But just look, what will happen to him because of his actions!" Without Hary knowing, Leon had blocked the cellphone through the IT expert he had ordered, so that it could not be opened unless using the original password. Leon was not affected by Hary's threat. "Shouldn't you meet that person, Sir?"Leon had indeed told Robert what had happened, until finally Robert himself was curious about what Hary would do if he met Leon. "For what? The important files in it cannot be opened. In fact, the files have been deleted from here by the IT expert who managed to hack my cellphone." Robert nodded hearing Leon's words. Indeed, there was no point in serving a money-hungry person like Hary. Having already caused problems in the company with a corruption case, how could Hary act up again to blackmail Leon. "Un
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82. Hary's Recklessness
Hary immediately fell silent, seemed to think for a moment. Then, he smiled when he got an idea. Hary whispered something in Toby's ear, until Hary's friend's eyes immediately sparkled."Your idea is also good!" Toby exclaimed happily."Come on, let's execute it right away!" said Hary enthusiastically."But, how are we going to contact Leon? His cellphone is here, it's no use if we call him, it won't connect, right?"Toby denied it again, making Hary annoyed."Yes, we have to try, Leon is not a poor person who only has one cellphone. He must have other cellphones and numbers. If not, we can contact him through his assistant. Or through anyone in the company. You, you really don't use your brain properly!" Hary grumbled at Toby at length, he had racked his brain and thought about what they wanted to do, but Toby always made Hary's blood boil with his pessimistic words. Truly the definition of a person with a short mind. "Okay, I'll just follow what you say. You make the plan, I'll ex
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81. Hary's Plan
Just as Leon was about to breathe a sigh of relief, suddenly his confidant whispered something that made Leon's chest rumble and race again. "What did you say? Is that true?" Leon answered loudly. "That's right, Sir. The boy is the son of Hary Ananta, the chief production supervisor whom you fired some time ago for being involved in corruption," said Leon's confidant who was tasked with finding out the teenage boy who had found his cellphone. "Keep an eye on Hary's family. Report any movement from Hary!" Leon ordered his subordinates. "Okay, Sir, I'll take my leave!"Leon's men then left the place. He and two other Leon men had indeed been assigned to monitor the person who found Leon's cellphone. Leon suddenly became anxious, he was worried that his cellphone would be misused by Hary. Moreover, he remembered that Hary seemed to not accept the dismissal. Leon still remembered that at that time Hary was angry and made a scene. Leon was forced to deploy security guards to drag Hary
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80. New Problems
"Do you know him, Dad?" asked Ardy, who was curious about the change in his father's face. "Where's his cellphone, let Dad hold it. Dad has big plans for him!" Hary, Ardy's father, used to be an ordinary employee at Tan's Industries. At first he was an ordinary employee but over time because of his diligent work he was promoted. From an ordinary employee, then became an assistant supervisor, then rose again to become a production supervisor. The last time he served as chief production.During the company's cleanup of corruption led by Andre, Hary was also involved in it. Although indirectly because Hary was only ordered by Andre, Leon still took firm action against anyone involved in the corruption. He fired him from the company without giving him severance pay, only giving him one month's salary as compensation. Since then, Hary has been wandering around looking for work to pay for his wife and children's living expenses. However, his high prestige and ego due to being spoiled sin
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79. About Ardy
The teenager was walking unsteadily, about to head to the passenger arrival gate to pick up his father's return. He had only walked a few steps when he stopped because his eyes accidentally saw something. "What is that?" he muttered as he walked closer to the object, then picked it up with all the curiosity that was entrenched in his mind. "Whose cellphone is this?" muttered the teenager, his name was Ardy. He was indeed still seventeen years old, a student at a high school.The phone was not just any phone, from the brand, Ardy knew enough that the price of the phone was definitely not cheap. Ardy who often went around the mall and changed phones certainly knew the price of the phone. The price that Ardy thought was fantastic and could even buy a better motorbike than his. "Is it the one I hit earlier that belongs to the sir?" Ardy muttered again, he observed the condition of the phone which fortunately was not damaged. The screen remained intact without scratches or cracks. Maybe
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78. Minor Accident
Meanwhile, Veronica who had just been left by Aurelia laughed softly, laughing at Aurelia's behavior. "When he came he was so fierce, but it turns out that's all the guts he had. His negotiation skills are also really bad." Veronica shook her head. She half couldn't believe that Aurelia was pregnant with Leon's child. Veronica knew very well that Leon was not a man who would follow his lust carelessly. Leon was a man who guarded himself from women who were not his wives.Only Veronica, whose wife has never been touched carelessly, let alone other women. Leon only kissed her forehead or cheek, sometimes kissed the back of Veronica's hand. He didn't do anything strange even though Veronica was his legal wife. They had never even had sex like a husband and wife. Leon knew that Veronica was sick and he never forced her to do it. "Just look, if she's really pregnant, her stomach will definitely get bigger in the next few months. I already suspected that she was faking it earlier. But, w
