The girl slowly looked at him. David felt he could read her friend’s thoughts just from her gaze. The gaze looked very sad and seemed to want to get a hope from him.“I actually feel like I have died of fright, David. I just wanted you to know that this matter isn’t over yet.” His friend lowered her voice as if she didn’t want anyone to hear them, even if they were the only two in the room.“What’s not finished yet?” David asked.“Actually, the man last night wasn’t the only man who abused. And I’m not the only woman being harassed here. There are many other officers who have done the same thing. And there are many other girls here who have experienced the same thing as me.”His eyes bulged at the fact he heard. He couldn’t believe that it wasn’t the first or only case he’d seen. That means there are many other girls who are also victims of this orphanage.“Many? Who are their victims? And who do you know who is the perpetrator of this? For God’s sake, don’t hide anything from me. I h
“Aren’t you worried about this, David? This place is no longer a safe place for all of us. We should get out of here. We don’t know what will happen next.” One of his friends invited him to talk in the afternoon. For the first time, they enjoyed the fruits of their labor without being taken away by the orphanage staff.David looked at his friend for a few seconds. Something crossed his mind. An idea that of course made him want to keep all his friends away from this problem. From the start, he had promised that only he would get involved in this matter alone.“You’re right. This is no longer a safe place for any of us. Maybe it’s time we got out of here. I’m sure you and the others have the savings to live out there too. We’ve arranged this before, right?”His friend thought for a moment, maybe not too ready to leave the place, and was forced to find a new place out there that was not necessarily suitable for them. But for their own good, they agreed to David’s proposal. After all, th
David finally entered college. Like what he had said that he would be a mediocre student. Do not wear fancy clothes or other luxurious amenities. And just as he had thought that it was true, if he had this appearance, people would look down on him.Not all. However, most of the rich people who go to school here are very arrogant. David got insulted several times. But David just let it go. He really didn’t care.But it reminded him of what had happened to him back then.‘The world is so cruel. What did I expect?’Time passes. David has been studying here for two years. He really gets a very good value. Even the best here. That is a wonderful thing. Many people approached him. Not because they were sincere, but because he wanted to take advantage of his intelligence.‘Stupid! They are only rich but so stupid!’ David cursed inwardly. He was currently eating in the cafeteria when a group of men came swarming him. David was immune to them. They are friends from the same study program.“Oi,
David was silent as the woman grabbed his arm. She takes him somewhere. His brow furrowed.‘Where is she taking me?’David knew about this woman’s identity. The reason why the men who bullied him earlier were afraid of this woman must be because of this woman’s father’s wealth level, which was far above theirs.If he’s not mistaken, this woman’s surname is Baldovino. The Baldovino are a family that has clearly dominated the business world these days.Finally, the woman’s hand let go of him. She pulled him into the garden, apparently. David looked at the woman who had been sitting on the park bench.“You’re all right, right?” she asked him. Her face still looks annoyed. David was silent. He did not know the intentions of this woman. Why did she help him? It seemed David could not believe this woman was helping him, who looked so ordinary. The suspicion is so great.Then the woman smiled. It’s like she knows what’s on his mind right now. Her hand was outstretched.“Don’t worry. I didn’t
David couldn’t believe what he was seeing now. In front of his eyes now, he could see his master, who had fallen unconscious. With a battered face. Not only his face, but also his whole body. The master only wore underwear. And David could see the burns on his half-naked body. David was sure that they burned his master’s body alive until the master was unconscious. David didn’t know if his master was still alive or not because David didn’t even see the master’s chest moving up and down. David felt a lot of pain in his heart when he saw that. Was the Master dead?It wasn’t just the master that he saw. This magnificent house was empty because all the workers were gathered in this room. The room is now covered in blood. Lots of blood stained the marble floor. All of them, the workers who worked in this house, were killed. Their bodies were all limp and lifeless lying on the floor.His emotions exploded. David was furious and wanted to vent his anger immediately. His hands were tightly cl
“He. That is the face I saw before.” David pointed to a portrait shown on a cell phone that was shown to him. A man he believed was younger than his master. His face is similar to his master, but this man is more athletic than the master's.“Who’s he?” David asked the boss.“He is the master’s younger brother,” replied the boss.‘I already guessed. This must be a matter of property. His younger brother must be jealous that the master has all those abundant treasures.’The boss started showing one by one the photos of someone he knew as a family or close friend of the master. And all in all, David could tell that some of his master’s cousins were also involved in this premeditated murder.Now David is alone. He is no longer at the place of his boss and his other thief syndicate friends. He’s in a hotel. That night, David cried. He didn’t even go to college the day after. Honestly, what happened tonight left a deep scar on David’s heart. But David could control himself now because the
“David! Where are you going? Calm down!” Keidi chases after David. But the young man’s steps were so fast that he who was not young anymore, felt a little breathless.Now they were in front of David’s motorbike.“You want to go after that man?” Keidi asked. He could already guess. David still didn’t want to say anything, but through the look in his eyes. Keidi already knows the answer.“Don’t you think it’s dangerous? You said he could be after you.”David looked at Keidi. “I don’t think he knows anything about it,” said David. And that’s true.The master’s younger brother didn’t know anything about him. The master had indeed said seriously to David that he would bequeath all his property to David. But he hasn’t taken care of the will yet. So, David’s name is still nowhere to be found in his important letter.“Still. If you followed him. It would be dangerous.”David didn’t listen, and he left anyway. He looked for the car the man was using.‘What business does he mean?’Apparently, t
“I trust you to take my place.” Everyone glared at what the great Baldovino had just said. Especially Alessio, Diego, and Carina.“Father? Are you serious? He? Did you trust him to take your place? Really? He’s not even related by blood!” Diego really did not accept that time. David looked at Diego with his flat gaze. Since marrying his wife. David changed drastically. He no longer looks geeky. But very authoritative. He shows his macho side.“Diego.” Diego looked at his older sister. And snorted at the warning gaze.Alessio just silently watched. But of course, he also did not accept the decision.“Father. Have you thought it through?” Alessio asked his father. Likewise, with Carina. It was a decision that would profoundly affect her and her children. Just what the hell.David made it into the Baldovino family. Of course, it wasn’t easy at first. David received a lot of insults. Especially from his own father-in-law. He was treated rudely. Degraded like that because he didn’t come fr