"You go back. I'll walk around here myself." Richard got out of his car and put on his sunglasses.Smith, who opened the door for him, nodded his head and bowed before Richard passed in front of him and walked towards the docks. For a moment, the man stayed there, taking in his surroundings, which were bustling with many visitors and workers. a dock used by fishermen to unload their catch and then sell it. In the same location, a large fish market is also opened. All consumable marine animals are there, ranging from fish to shrimp, crabs, lobsters, and even octopus of various types and sizes, which the fisherman who just returned from catching sell.Richard walked smiling. The smell of fish did not bother him because he was used to it. Even now, he still remembers the types of fish and knows how to distinguish between really fresh fish and fish that have been refrigerated before being sold."Oh, sir, aren't you too well dressed to come to this place?" A middle-aged woman guarding the
"They're too much." The man with the thin mustache continued. "How could people from the Fsh company get there? That forbids us from selling to companies other than them." He complained with an annoyed face, his voice sounding heavy and listless.The other man sighed heavily. "I don't like how they do their job by being pushy and intimidating.""Me too, but the current market situation is complicated. We don't have the freedom to sell the results of our searches like before since Fsh. That company came into being. I'm working to earn more for the family I have to support, but the pay they're offering really isn't worth it?"Their complaints began to bother Richard, who clearly understood their predicament. He had spent two years listening to them and seeing firsthand what life was like for them. Most of them didn't become fishermen and sell fish to get rich, they did it solely to support their families.One of the men banged the table with the bottle in his hand loudly, startling the
"Are you sure about that?" The fisherman, with a tired look, raised his hand in the middle of the crowd.Roman, the man who represented Richard's company, looked at him confidently. "Yes, you can trust us for what we just talked about." He looked at the others. "Our goal in involving the local fishermen is to help the local economy, not just support the company's profits."Some time ago, Richard contacted Smith, a competent man in his field. Smith complied with all of Richard's orders by immediately sending his special team to negotiate and socialize with the local fishing communities.They shared the important information that the fishermen need not worry about selling their fish. Nor should they be hesitant about who to sell their catch to."But if we do, we mean." The man hesitated and looked at his friends while gulping stiffly, only when his friends nodded encouraging him to continue speaking did he look back at Roman. "We know that xxx company is a company that helps us grow. We
"You guys just wait, I won't let you off easy and let you betray me just like that." Ken took out his phone and started dialing someone.Every time the long-dial tone rang, he became more and more agitated because he never got an answer. "What are they doing? Why aren't they answering my calls right away?" He spoke through clenched teeth, complaining to himself that he couldn't wait.Ken didn't plan to just settle things once the people changed sides and no one was on his side anymore. If he let it, then he could be ruined, and he could get into trouble. His company would suffer losses because it could no longer operate, and he didn't want to pay the normal price for the fishermen's catch."What took you so long to answer my call?!" He pulled away and shouted loudly. "Are you guys so great now? You no longer need money, huh? You losers!" He continued cursing without listening first and giving the person on the other end a chance to speak.Looking back, he saw the group of people enjoy
RichaKen looked furiously at the thugs he had asked to come to his aid. "No, you can't do that." He grabbed the leader's hand, trying to stop him.But the thug vigorously shook his hand, jerking Ken's hand out of his grip. He looked at Ken with a different gaze, unlike before, who was obedient and polite to him. He smiled with the corners of his lips turned up at an upward angle. "Loyal?" he repeated with a giggle. You're asking people like us to be loyal?"It sounded funny to him, and Richard faintly smiled along with him. For those who were paid money to move, it was easy for them to change course to those who offered more. Loyalty, that kind of loyalty only applied to fellow members, and even then, it could not be guaranteed that all of them understood that kind of loyalty.The chief thug shook his head. "We work to offer services, and we act realistically." He brought his head closer to Ken with his forehead forward and chin inward. "We don't offer that kind of loyalty to our cli
"Is this really the party?" One of the crowds standing in front of the red carpet and just getting out of his luxury car looked at the crowded building with confusion.He found that the party was not like an ordinary party. Too many presses came and took pictures along the red carpet that stretched outside towards the main entrance, but access to the estate was so tight that he needed to show his invitation card at the main gate and the second gate. Then, it took a short time to scan the invitation card as well.Her feet walked slowly with her partner on the red carpet, and soon, the flashes of the cameras illuminated the scene, flashing with such frequency that her eyes were slightly distracted.When he reached the doorway, he closed his eyes for a moment while handing over his invitation card to be checked again. "Ah, I'm not used to those flashing blits. This is the first time I've felt so many cameras pointed at me just for a picture." He spoke to the plus one he had brought.The
"So he is the successor of the Marrison group?" Jhon looked at him with an observing gaze.His eyes continued to stare intently, looking at the man who he found to have quite a strong and intense aura in the room. As a member of the Ridel family who was sharp in judgment and reaction, Jhon recognized James' figure with his strong yet friendly aura.But his son, who was currently in charge, had a more pressing presence than James Marrison. Richard, with his cold facial expressions and charismatic demeanor, would clearly provide a different style of leadership."I don't think the one who will be the leader, Marrison, has a stronger aura than his predecessor," Bally commented beside Jhon, who glanced at her.Jhon tugged at the corners of his lips, smiling. "Yes, he's definitely different from the friendly, smiling Mr. James. But we all know what James Marrison is like behind that smile. He is cold-hearted and often makes decisions without looking at the other side.""Yes, I remember very
"No way... no... no! This is all impossible!" Jasmine screamed hysterically and started blindly throwing things in her room.This afternoon she was walking with a man who had been her lover for the past few months, the same man who showed off his luxury car when she accidentally met Richard, the one who also took her to the exhibition where she met Richard again.But after they had bought a few things and were about to cross over to another building, Jasmine and the other people on the street stared at the Videotron that was broadcasting important state news.At first, she was just looking because the party seemed so festive. She was always attracted to luxury, but the moment her eyes saw the figure of Richard that she recognized so well appearing there and being reported as the leader of the family, her heart froze like it had stopped beating, and she couldn't feel it.Jasmine lost her balance due to her weak legs and asked to be driven home immediately. Along the way, she compared e
One evening, after a few hours, more than one helicopter landed in the village area, and the whole village became crowded because of this.They did not expect that the missing person who had been searched for by the strangers who came to the village was still alive. To them, it was quite impossible; considering what the storm was like that day and the ocean was a fierce place, they did not think that the missing person was still safe and intact."Mr. Richard." Smith got off first and came to him hurriedly.The 45-year-old man hugged Richard so tightly and emotionally that he had almost given up hope in his quest to find Richard. He himself had even stopped hoping that the possibility of Richard being alive and somewhere was such a great miracle. He was alive and found somewhere.Smith released his embrace and looked at Richard with happiness mixed with emotion. "I'm glad you're okay, sir."After Smith let go, James, who was led by Rachel, hugged him tightly. "I trust you are doing wel
"Alright, then. Tomorrow, we will go to look for your family's whereabouts." Alexa made the choice; Richard looked at her, who seemed confused.Richard didn't understand why Alexa seemed so serious when they had never discussed it with obvious effort before. "Why all of a sudden?" he wondered if perhaps they no longer wanted him there. Is it possible that my presence is becoming inconvenient?"Alexa smiled with a shaded face, her head shook, and her hand rubbed lightly over the back of Richard's hand, trying to get his attention. "No, it's not. Your existence is not inconvenient at all; quite the opposite. I'm honestly grateful to have you here." Alexa pursed her lips tightly and turned her attention to stare straight back ahead.She stared at the vast and calm expanse of the sea. Her feelings about letting go of Richard were still quite reluctant. She had a great desire to keep Richard there, but she also didn't want to be selfish."Today my friend came to tell me that in the village
After finishing cleaning up, Richard went to Alexa, who also seemed to be cleaning up the glasses in their house's living room.Richard's eyes scanned the place, looking for the whereabouts of the guest whose voice had been heard earlier when he entered through the back door. "Has the guest gone home?" he glanced over and helped Alexa.Without hesitation, Richard's hand took over the tray Alexa was carrying and placed it in the kitchen. At the same time, Alexa followed suit, carrying the snack container. "Yes, they're home." She replied flatly, without any expression that sounded cheerful from her answer.Richard watched her, noticing something a little different about Alexa's demeanour compared to usual. He thought maybe the guests had affected her mood, or maybe something else was to blame. He wasn't sure exactly, but even he didn't want to ask if Alexa didn't seem to want to explain. "Who are the guests who came?" She made small talk while walking towards the dining table.Approach
"Jacob, where are you going?" one of the villagers greeted Richard, who seemed to be walking with an axe in his hand. "Are you heading to the forest?" he asked enthusiastically because he was happy to see Richard, one of the new residents there.Richard, who had just managed to turn around and look for who was talking to him, smiled and nodded. "Morning, Mr. Jack." He politely greeted the old man whom he recognized as Sam's friend."Yes, morning, young man." He smiled kindly in response to Richard's greeting. "If you have time, come to the house. You promised to help me yesterday when you were free."Richard nodded. "Later, when I am free, I will try to drop by, sir. " He selflessly helped some nearby neighbours who needed his help.It had been a month since he had been in that place, and now he was living a very normal life there. Just like everyone else, Richard also had his own activities. Sometimes, he joined some men to go fishing at sea, without him knowing that he used to be a
Sitting in his private room, James looked anxiously at the picture frame containing Richard's picture. For days, he had been waiting for news of Richard and conducted a massive search. But the search was ultimately fruitless. There were still no reports of Richard's whereabouts or any signs of him being stranded somewhere.Her worries grew as time passed. The first 24 hours after Richard disappeared were the golden hour to find his whereabouts and determine whether he was in good or bad condition.But a week had passed since then, and there was still no further news of his whereabouts."Is there still no sign of Richard's whereabouts?" James asked Smith in the room.His anxiety was rife with other things, his heart was in turmoil, and his feelings had become chaotic since Richard's whereabouts were declared missing.The news of Richard's disappearance made him not stop thinking about where Richard was and what the situation was like. His condition, which he continues to worry about, c
"What took you so long to come back?" Alexa, who was waiting there, turned her head and noticed Richard, who had just returned, walking over to her.Richard nodded his head. "In line." he took over the groceries held by Alexa.Telling her about what he experienced while inside earlier, for him, Alexa didn't need to know that the Baron was still bothering him. Apart from not wanting to make the woman anxious, he also didn't want Alexa to have a particular view of his attitude that could be considered rude by her.He smiled at the woman. "Do we have anything else to do? Or do you want us to go home?"Alexa helped Richard carry a few easy things to take to not burden Richard too much. "Let's just go home; it's too late. Tomorrow, I have to get up early to store breakfast because Dad will be leaving early in the morning." She started to leave the place, followed by Richard, who walked beside her."Tomorrow morning? Where is Sam going?""Dad said there is someone he needs to help. One of t
Alexa glanced at Richard with a gaze that stared strangely at him."Why are you looking at me like that?" Richard, who realized her gaze, then asked.Alexa headed back to stare straight ahead. "I was just wondering. How could you do that? When you did it earlier, I looked so expert. Unlike someone who just tried, your posture and then the techniques you used seemed to clearly show that you were an expert." She looked back at Richard in confusion. "Tell me, how did you do it?"Richard looked at her in silence for a while. Like Alexa, he was confused by what had been done. He did not expect that his ability was that great.The more he thought about it, the more astonished he became. He obviously didn't remember anything at all., but strangely, he could do it all so well. "I don't know., Richard shook his head as he replied. "I'm not sure myself what I'm doing and how I'm doing it so well. All I feel is that my body knows how to do it." He explained the confusion to Alexa.After hearing
"No, it can't be like that. I disagree that I should stay away from her." Baron rejected their agreement, which he agreed to without thinking.Obviously, Baron rejected Richard's request to limit his interaction with Alexa. He dared challenge Richard and felt hateful and annoyed at him because Alex was the reason. He didn't want any other man or Richard to get close to him.Baron has liked Alexa for a long time, and Jack, from their teenage stuff, has always followed and been attracted to her. But his feelings were unrequited because Alexa didn't show any interest in him at all.The Baron knew that. He knew that Alexa didn't like him, but he still tried to get close to her, hoping that someday Alexa would change her mind. He kept trying and never gave up because he thought that maybe his efforts would be rewarded with what he hoped for someday.But if he couldn't get close to her in the end just because he lost the bet, then his efforts all this time were futile and ridiculous.He sho
The two of them were now in their respective positions, wearing a set of arrows and getting ready in place. He arrows where they were. They were surrounded by people who wanted to witness the showdown between the two.On one side, Richard only came along with Alexa, who was currently so nervous and anxious about the possibility of Richard's condition getting a bad name with this challenge.On the other hand, Baron was surrounded by friends who were eager to see Richard defeated. The young men of the village clearly disliked Richard's existence and the way Richard behaved towards them.Specifically, they didn't need a reason to dislike Richard because even just looking at him could immediately make them dislike him and want to look down on him."Shouldn't you undo your intentions, Jacob?" Alexa approached him again and spoke in a worried tone.She was distraught, having promised her father that she would look after Richard. She would take Richard there with the insight that maybe from