Audi seemed to clutch her stomach, rubbing it in hopes of silencing her growling hunger."Lucky he's wearing a helmet. Otherwise, he'd definitely mock the sound of my stomach," Audi expressed her gratitude. She then tried to glance to her right and left, hoping her stomach wouldn't make noise again.However, unbeknownst to Audi, Xavier could still hear it all. Just like his eyes, sharp as an eagle's gaze searching for prey, his hearing was equally keen."Eh? Why did it stop?" Audi blinked.She glanced at the watch on her wrist, still plenty of time before work starts."I'm hungry," straightforward and clear.The man then dismounted his bike, leaving Audi to grapple with all the thoughts in her head."Is he really hungry? Didn't he have a huge breakfast this morning?" Audi felt something was off at that moment. However, in pursuit of a bright and happier morning, she decided to set aside her concerns for now.She chose to follow Xavier for the sake of her well-being."Wait, Xavier! I'm
"Is she your ex-mother-in-law?"Xavier ignored the question. Audi had been incessantly asking about the middle-aged woman who had been behaving rudely in the café."You should have been firmer. She has no right to act that way. You should have silenced her."Xavier turned off his motorcycle, pulled out the key, and put it in his pocket."Hey! Wait, Xavier! You still haven't explained anything to me! Wait!"Audi shouted, curiosity burying her fear of the man's outburst.Bam! Audi seemed to collide with the man's body. She rubbed her sore head a few times."Why bother responding to such cheap talk? Will shutting her up instantly erase her negative opinion?"Xavier walked away, ignoring the woman who continued to babble."Yeah... I know. But you should still speak up. If not to change her view, at least do it as a form of self-defense."Audi tried to change his perspective, but her words were completely ignored by Xavier.He chose to leave, leaving the woman behind with a sense of annoya
"Dear, what's wrong? Has something happened? I noticed a change in you since the corridor towards my room. Did any staff behave rudely to you?"Victor, noticing the troubled expression of his lover, immediately approached her, embracing her from the side.Upon hearing this, Elnora blinked her eyes, awakening from the daydream that had captured her attention."Oh, no... I'm fine. I'm just surprised that I could set foot in such a large company. It all feels like a dream."Elnora pulled the corner of her lips, attempting to carve a perfect smile on her face.She didn't want the man in front of her to harbor suspicions about her."Are you really not hiding anything from me?"Elnora, hearing that, quickly shook her head. "No, dear. I could never hide anything from you."Elnora looked conflicted. She didn't know how to act in that moment."Alright, I believe you. How about your job, dear?"Elnora smiled sweetly. "Good. Many new customers have come to my boutique. Without you, my boutique w
"I'm really sorry. Let me clean your shirt for you. I didn't know everything would turn out like this."Regret was evident on Audi's face.She didn't know she would be so careless."Just wait in the bathroom. I'll take care of your shirt. I can do it properly; I'm used to dealing with dirty shirts like this."Audi genuinely intended to help the man. However, it wasn't Xavier's nature to immediately forgive someone who had disturbed him.Just by raising his right hand in front of her, Xavier silenced Audi.Anyone could clearly understand the meaning behind that hand gesture.Without saying a word, Xavier stood up with a face reddened in anger.The pain from the stumble was now completely forgotten by Audi. Her mind was solely focused on Xavier, who wouldn't likely address her again."So clumsy, Audi! Your name hasn't even cleared up in Xavier's eyes after yesterday's incident, where you were accused of damaging his job. I'm sure he believes even more now that I was the one who messed u
Victor raised his hand, waving towards his lover who was about to leave in her car."You're so dedicated to your work. Don't forget to take care of yourself. I love you!"Elnora smiled sweetly, letting her hand be gently caressed by her lover."Of course, my love. Can we have a date tonight?"Elnora looked shy, her cheeks now adorned with a perfect blush on both sides."Sure. I'll wait for you at home."Elnora closed her car window, stepping on the gas to return to her boutique.Victor wore a smile on his face. He couldn't wait for tonight.He confidently entered his acknowledged office space."Good afternoon, Sir!"The security guard and a few staff members who crossed paths with him greeted him politely.As usual, he nodded with a thin smile. As he was about to turn right, a striking gaze caught his attention on the left."Everyone needs entertainment. And I'll find that entertainment."Victor grinned, striding towards the area where the office staff worked.The once bustling atmosp
Xavier stared sharply at the woman who had been glancing at him."What?"Just one simple word, yet for some reason, Audi could feel an uneasy atmosphere enveloping her as that sentence came out of Xavier's mouth."N-nothing. I'm just looking for ideas. This job is getting monotonous. I need to find references by looking around."Audi made an excuse. Xavier's intense gaze was quite terrifying for her.She seemed nervous, hoping that he wouldn't delve into his questions any further."Thank goodness. That intimidating gaze stops here."Audi sighed in relief. She felt grateful that he didn't prolong the conversation.Audi's anger subsided. Despite feeling annoyed with his behavior of giving her a box filled with expectations, when faced with such a gaze, her courage dwindled."Where?"Lost in her anger, Audi immediately shifted her gaze to Xavier. "Huh? Where? Where what?"She looked confused. Suddenly, he said those words."The revisions from the files earlier. Where are they? I'll check
Phone calls even reached Xavier's mobile, prompting him to immediately turn the screen back on."Audi?""Argh! Help me, Xavier!"The man appeared torn. Simultaneously, Audi sought his assistance.With no other option, Xavier reluctantly had to aid the woman."Troublesome!"Xavier muttered to himself. He stashed his phone away, ignoring the assistant's call.A long sigh escaped Xavier's mouth. The woman had ended up in a position entirely unfit to be seen.Her entire body was inside a trash bin."Don't peek! Watch out if you dare to be lewd!"Whether he liked it or not, Xavier certainly saw the layer of pants worn by the woman. Short and only covering half of her legs."Have you forgotten? I've never been interested in a body like yours."Audi wanted to be as angry as possible this time. However, considering that only the man could help her, Audi had to restrain herself."Uh... Do you eat rocks?"After helping the woman out of the trash bin, Audi immediately received an ultimatum from
"What are you doing?"Audi then let go of the man's hand. As usual, a smirk would color the woman's face."Earlier, I was just..."Audi tightly shut her mouth again.The man seemed completely uninterested in any explanation Audi might offer."I shouldn't have thought he would listen to my explanation."Audi took a deep breath. The strong scent of her body prompted Audi to hurry to the receptionist present there."Psst! Mika! Mika!"Audi called the woman at the reception desk. Quickly, the woman approached her."Sis Audi?! Oh my goodness! It's been so long since Sis Audi was last seen here. Usually, you're here every day."Audi seemed to raise her fingers, placing them at the tip of her nose."Don't be too loud! Oh yeah, later my friend will pay for his treatment along with mine. Please take care of my bill by telling him that my treatment is in the lower class. You don't need to ask too much, just do what I say."Although confused, the woman immediately nodded as instructed by Audi."
"Do you want something? I'll buy it for you."Xavier sat beside Audi, staring at the woman who was silent. Since returning home the woman had been confined to herself, not wanting to come out of the room at all."Audi," Xavier whispered while gently holding the woman's fingers. Seeing Audi who was only silent like this, made Xavier sad, it seemed like there was a heavy trauma experienced by his wife during the kidnapping."You're home, dear, so... stop being sad. You're safe now." Xavier kissed those delicate fingers, kissing them fondly. He loved the woman who became his wife very much.Seeing Xavier treat her like this brought tears to Audi's eyes. For some reason there was a sudden tightness in her chest. She also slowly pulled her hand from Xavier's grip, making Xavier look directly at the woman."What's wrong, Dear? Why are you crying?"Audi shook her head, turning her face away to stare in another direction. The image of when Anthony had grabbed her chastity, made Audi instantly
"Madam, Miss Elnora came here just now."Mrs. Lena, who was just about to leave in her luxury car through the gate, immediately stopped when she heard the report from the security guard of her daughter-in-law's house.Madame Lena was currently planning to go to a supermarket to make Audi's favorite meal. After her daughter arrived home, until that moment her daughter looked so gloomy that she even touched the food only slightly. That's why Madame Lena wanted to make Audi's favorite meal which her daughter had never refused. The middle-aged woman turned her head, frowning in confusion as she looked at the security guard right beside her car. "Miss Elnora? You mean Xavier's ex-wife?" asked Madame Lena to confirm her hearing. The security guard nodded his head and replied, "Yes, ma'am, Miss Lena came here just recently. But I've asked her to come back tomorrow because Mr. Xavier doesn't want to be disturbed."Hearing the explanation from the security guard made Madame Lena sigh. She d
"Well, can you at least take me there?"Keyaa reflexively released her embrace of Elnora. The woman was quite surprised by the request that just came out of her best friend's mouth. Was she not hearing it wrong this time? "What did you just say elnora, didn't I hear wrong?" Keysa looked seriously at Elnora, where the woman was currently shaking her head as a sign that Keysa had not heard wrong."No, Keysa, you're not."Keysa sighed, she didn't understand at all what was the purpose of El Nora asking her to take the woman to Xavier's house. Though the man was already happy for meeting his wife, but now what else did Elnora want? Can't that woman stop bothering Xavier? Seeing the reaction given by Keysa made Elnora then say, "don't get me wrong Keysa. I'm just there to see how Audi is doing."Although ElNora had said so, but still He did not agree with what Elnora said. "Shouldn't you just call Xavier, Elnora? Instead of bothering to come there."El Nora quickly shook her head, indica
In the morning, Keysa, who had heard the news about Audi, decided to go to Elnora's apartment. She needed to tell her best friend in person."Where are you going, Keysa?"Billy, who had just finished showering, approached his girlfriend when he saw that she was currently getting dressed, indicating that she would be coming out soon.Without turning to Billy, Keysa replied, "I want to see Elnora, she must know the news about Audi."Billy immediately sighed. He did not expect that Keysa would meet Elnora this early. She could have called her directly without bothering to come there."You can call her directly, Keysa, instead of bothering to come to Elnora's apartment," Billy said as he walked towards the cupboard, took out clothes and started wearing them.Keysa, who heard it, turned her head briefly to Billy, sighing after getting a suggestion from her boyfriend."You know yourself how Elnora is, until now even she still hopes for Xavier. Audi's return to Xavier's life, of course, make
"Rest up, thank you for accompanying me to the village." Edward immediately opened the car door after arriving at Chika's house. The woman quickly got out of Edward's car, looking at Edward who seemed lethargic after the long journey."No need to thank me Edward. I should be the one thanking you for being my best friend."Edward could only smile wryly when once again Chika considered him as a friend. Even though it was clear that he loved that woman so much, but no matter how many times he tried to express his feelings, Chika still only saw him as nothing more than a friend."Until when will you only consider me as a friend, Chika?"Suddenly Chika rolled her eyes in annoyance. Indeed, Edward had said this to her repeatedly, but no matter how many times, she would keep saying the same thing."Please don't start again Edward. No matter what, you will always be my friend." She flashed a smile at Edward, hoping the man would understand her feelings. "Alright, be careful on your way home E
"Why did you say that, Edward? Anthony is your brother, but why did you let him get close in prison?"Chika immediately asked when they had left the police station. At this point, they had both gotten into the car, planning to go straight home instead of having to stay at a hotel in the village.Even though the journey would take quite a long time, Edward didn't seem tired of driving at all, as evidenced by the fact that the man decided to go home right away.Edward, who received the question from Chika, glanced briefly at the woman before turning his attention back to driving the car. He knew what he had done was a cruel thing, especially since Anthony was his own brother. It's just that Edward wanted to teach Anthony a lesson, so that the man could reflect on his mistakes. Moreover, Anthony had always acted arrogantly, as if everything could be resolved with just money and power."I know you think I'm a cruel man to my own brother. But I just want to give Anthony a deterrent effect,
"What's wrong, Edward?"Chika immediately approached after seeing Edward's expression change. She didn't understand what had happened to the man, so his expression now looked so shocked after receiving a phone call."Did something happen?" she asked again, curious.Edward immediately turned towards Chika, shook his head and said, "Okay, I'll go there right now."Chika frowned in confusion, really not knowing what had happened."Anthony was put in jail," Edward looked so frustrated when saying that, while Chika was so shocked to hear the information given by Edward."What? Are you serious?"Edward nodded then walked toward the upstairs command center to get the car keys there. "I'm going there now."Chika immediately got up from the bed and hurried to follow behind Edward. "I'm coming with you, Edward."Hearing Chika's words, Edward immediately stopped in his tracks, the man turned around while shaking his head. "No need, Chika, I can go alone. Besides, he's at a police station in a vi
"It's okay, young master, don't mind him. We can explore this house. Just leave him to Miss Sarana's men." Zeyn immediately approached Xavier and tried to stop what Xavier was about to do. Especially now that Xavier looked emotional, he was afraid that Xavier would lose his mind and finish off Anthony."We'll definitely be able to find her," Zeyn continued, pulling Xavier away from Anthony.Xavier released Zeyn's grip. "You take care of this wicked man, I'll find Audi."Xavier hurried away, going from room to room to find Audi.Zeyn could only sigh, then he turned towards Anthony who now looked miserable. The man was holding his bruised and battered face."This punishment is not enough, Mr. Anthony, you must be jailed." Zeyn approached, grabbing Anthony's arm quite roughly.What had happened to Anthony was the man's own doing. Zeyn felt that this was still not enough, especially considering how difficult it had been to come here, not to mention meeting a psychopath who was only seekin
Hearing Antoni's confession made Xavier shake his head. The man still couldn't believe what had happened, but he also couldn't get rid of the facts that were so clearly displayed in front of his eyes."Why, why did you do that Mr. Anthony? I don't think I have any problems with you." Xavier stared in disbelief at Anthony, of course he needed a clear explanation.Anthony sighed. The two of them had never had any problems before. Even the cooperation between the companies went so well. It's just that there is one thing that makes Antony do that, none other than because of Audi's humiliation which led to him kidnapping Audi and holding the woman.At first he just wanted to teach Audi a lesson because he had dared to insult her. But after that he gradually began to fall in love and did not want to lose the woman. That's why until now Anthony has not let Audi go, because indeed the man wants Audi and wants to have the woman. He even plans to marry her."I love Audi."Xavier frowned. Was he