2024-06-23 20:00:55"You are so arrogant!" Cory muttered as he entered Cleo's seemingly deserted house that afternoon.
Cleo, witnessing her partner venting without any resistance, approached to inquire about the issue bothering the man who worked as a professional football player. "What's the matter?"
Cory slumped heavily on the sofa with a gloomy expression. “I defended Dorothy in front of Dennis, but instead of being grateful, she irritated me by claiming she didn't deserve to know my true identity!" Cory snapped, turning to face Cleo.
Recognizing his frustration, Cleo nodded and fetched a cold drink from the refrigerator before returning to Cory's side and handing it to him. "I understand your anger. She can be quite bothersome. "If it weren't for needing her help to get back at Dennis, I would also hesitate to collaborate with her,"
Cory sighed and continued speaking. “She mentioned that our partnership was over. "So we can move on without involving her," Cor
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After dinner that night, Dennis returned to his room and prepared to sleep with Olivia. Before laying his body on the soft bed, Dennis took the time to kiss Olivia's red lips warmly while stroking her brown hair."It seems like you're feeling better now," Dennis whispered playfully.Olivia reached for Dennis' chin and kissed it. "I recovered quickly because of the care you gave me," Olivia replied playfully. "Thank you, Dennis. If it weren't for you asking the doctor to take good care of me, I don't think I would have recovered this fast."Dennis then hugged Olivia gently and spent the night with this very beautiful woman.Ever since Olivia's unfortunate incident at Anita's fashion show, the relationship between Dennis and this girl has become even more passionate.They have also become more open to the media about their relationship. They shared everything, which of course made Cleo, his ex-wife, even more jealous.But despite knowing Cleo'
Slap Them Back Chapter 33. Ricky's Warning
"What do you want from me, Sir?" Made asked with a curious look at Ricky, who still seemed confident that this Balinese man would accept his offer."I want you to harm Dennis when he returns to this place tomorrow,"Those words startled Made; how could he hurt his own student when Dennis had been very kind to him. Made firmly shook his head. "No! I do not want to do that to Dennis. He is a good person!"Ricky sighed, knowing that he couldn't easily instruct Made to hurt Dennis, as he had anticipated beforehand.Made then prepared to walk away from Ricky, even though the man hadn't even started his surfing lessons yet. "I don't think I can teach you surfing if your intentions towards me are so malevolent, Sir!" Made walked away while Ricky stood on the edge of Kuta Beach, smiling because he had already planned their next move.On his way home, Made's face still showed his frustration. He hadn't expected to discover another student who wanted to harm
Slap Them Back Chapter 34. Conquer Them
Made, who overheard Dennis' conversation, immediately grabbed his shoulder. "What do you mean? Are you going to get involved?" Made asked, his voice trembling.Dennis nodded. "Don't worry, I know how to deal with them."Made shook his head vigorously. "I don't want my wife to get hurt, Sir!""Don't worry! I guarantee nothing will happen to your wife," Dennis' words calmed Made down, knowing that this man would protect his wife and restore his family to how it used to be.Dennis then accompanied Made and Ayu to their house before parting ways in front of Made's house and returning to the hotel.As they arrived at the hotel, two tall men were already waiting in the lobby to ensure the task they were about to undertake.Dennis then explained the task to his guards with a firm voice. "I don't know this man named Ricky, so I want you to track him down and bring him here alive!"The guards immediately agreed to the task given by their emplo
Slap Them Back Chapter 35. Tell Me
Tell Me!Ricky shifted his hand to loosen Dennis's grip. "Let go!"Understanding, Dennis then released the bald man's head. "Alright, now tell me."Gradually, Ricky's flushed face returned to its normal color, and after settling down near the man's table, he spoke. "The one who hired me is Cleo, your ex-wife."Upon hearing his ex-wife's name, Dennis's heart raced. He never imagined Cleo would go to such lengths as to send someone to harm him in this disgraceful manner.Though truly enraged, Dennis made an effort to stay composed because as the football club owner, he didn't want his men to witness his emotions erupt in this setting.Following a prolonged silence, his bodyguard approached to inquire about the next steps now that Ricky had disclosed the sender's identity.Remaining composed, Dennis then stated, "Let them go, but if they cause trouble again, we will involve the authorities."Ricky grasped Dennis's leg and said, "S
Slap Them Back Chapter 36. Looking for Ricky.
I will find him!" Dennis shouted, unable to accept what had happened to his lover.He then exited the room and summoned all his guards without exception. He was definitely displeased with being betrayed, particularly by the man he had recently forgiven for this grave offense. He also enlisted the help of some locals to locate Ricky using the descriptions he provided, offering a handsome reward to anyone who could deliver Ricky to him unharmed.Two hours later, Ricky's location was finally uncovered. The mischievous man was located at the Denpasar City bus terminal, seemingly trying to travel to another island by ferry.Upon receiving the information, Dennis dispatched two more individuals to the terminal, hoping they would promptly deliver Ricky to him to answer for his mistreatment of Olivia, his girlfriend.After a brief wait, the vehicle transporting Ricky arrived at the hotel where Dennis was residing. In a loud voice, Dennis made his wa
Slap Them Back Chapter 37. Don't Make Me Regret Giving You a Second Chance.
Before allowing Ricky to leave, the tall man, Dennis, then said to Ricky, "Don't make me regret giving you a second chance."Ricky nodded firmly. "Yes, of course!"Ricky then left Dennis and let the wealthy businessman enjoy the rest of his vacation with Olivia and Romaria, while the bald man decided to leave earlier and meet Cleo to report on his work in Bali.Of course, the tall man lied to Cleo about his success in causing harm to Dennis just to protect his family while Dennis was still enjoying the remainder of his vacation.Cleo, who listened to Ricky's lies, felt pleased and then offered red wine to her employee. "So you succeeded in trapping Dennis in the waves on that island?" Cleo's hearty laughter reverberated in her quiet home.Ricky grinned to conceal his deception. While savoring wine from the crystal glass given by Cleo, he elaborated on the false narrative. "Indeed, I even managed to harm his partner with my shove. I caused that haug
Slap Them Back Chapter 38. Must Be Careful
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Slap Them Back Chapter 39. Cory knows Romaria's plan
Romaria was taken aback by Cory's reaction, as he recognized her that evening despite her glamorous attire.Cory immediately rose to confront Romaria, who had arrived alone, and angrily accused Dennis's assistant of spying on him, ready to create a scene among the birthday party attendees. "You came here to keep tabs on me, didn't you!" Cory exclaimed, causing Romaria's face to flush red.Luckily, as Cory was about to unleash his anger, Ricky, who recognized Romaria, quickly approached and grasped Cory's sharp index finger, which was pointing at Dennis's assistant's face. "Sir, I apologize. Did my sister do something wrong?" Ricky asked with a smile.Hah!Cory turned to look at the woman he thought was Romaria. "Is this woman your sister?" Cory inquired, appearing puzzled. "Isn't she Dennis's assistant?"Ricky chuckled at Cory's words and then lifted Romaria's chin, whom he had previously met at Dennis's residence. "She is my younger sister, Sir. P
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"Please sit down, Banyu," Ricky requested, then closed the door so Ketut wouldn't hear their conversation.Banyu sat on the sofa near Dennis, then smiled to ease the tension. "What would you like to ask, Sir?""No!" Dennis offered a glass of champagne to Banyu. "I just want to invite you to celebrate our success in catching Cleo and Cory.""Yes, let's celebrate."Banyu took a sip of the drink, his face still calm."Yesterday, were you the one who found the truck for them to steal my valuables?" Dennis asked, still in a calm tone."Yes," Banyu replied confidently, expecting a reward from Dennis. "I planned everything, including where we would take them.""Do you know the truck driver?" Ricky tried to ask an easy question."Wasn't it the federal police that Mr. Dennis sent as part of the plan?" Banyu looked confused."Oh! I didn't get a chance to meet that officer, so I don't know."Banyu then explained again who the federal police officer was and praised the officer for being willing t
Chapter 58. Too Easy
Once Cory and Cleo were caught, elsewhere Dennis celebrated his victory with Ricky.Dennis toasted his success in easily capturing his enemies again."Cheers!"Dennis sipped his champagne. "We should invite Ketut and his younger brother to celebrate all this, Ricky.""I know, I'll call Ketut and Banyu now."Ricky then called Banyu, asking the young man to hurry to Dennis's office.Not long after, Ketut and Banyu appeared, entering Dennis's study with beaming faces.Ketut was certain that Dennis still didn't realize they were actually in cahoots with Cleo and Cory."You've arrived." Ricky greeted them and invited them to sit down and take the champagne that had been prepared on the table."Let's toast." Dennis raised his glass, and Ketut accepted the invitation."Cheers!"The celebration of Cleo and Cory's capture felt so enjoyable.They then chatted until it was time for Dennis to go home."We'll talk again at home. There are many things I want to tell you," said Dennis before getting
Chapter 57. Caught Red Handed
Hahahaha!He laughed to ease the tension in the room. He walked over and said. “It doesn't matter, Ma'am. The important thing is let's quickly put the expensive items you want into the truck. I don't want to waste my time!”Cory who heard the words of the Water agreed. “You're right, Cleo. Come on, let's go. Don't waste time!”Hearing Cory's words, Cleo finally left the window and stepped towards another expensive painting in this house. Not just one, he took several hoping these paintings would give him a lot of money.After being satisfied to take all the items that Cleo likes. They finally step into Dennis ' backyard where Ketut is seen watching them.Seeing Ketut standing alone, Cleo then asked. “Where's your friend?”“Friends?” Ketut seemed confused by Cleo's question.“I saw you talking to a guy here. Where is he now?"asked Cleo angrily.“There is no one here, Ma'am. I've been by myself!”“Hah!"Cleo looks confused. Obviously Cleo and Cory saw someone standing next to Ketut in th
Chapter 56. Let's Go
“Good! I'll start tomorrow after I call all my friends.”Cleo smiles happy to hear of Banyu's abilities and can't wait to start all their evil plans.The next day Cleo got up in a hurry and took a shower and dressed up in front of the glass. “Cory, you need to get up. We have to go downstairs for breakfast so Dennis doesn't suspect us.”Cory, who was still sleepy, did not budge from the bed, choosing to continue sleeping because his eyes were still too sleepy.“Cory!"Cleo screamed then pulled the lazy man's blanket and finally Cory's eyes opened.“Why are you this! I'm sleepy. It's still 5am anyway!” point Cory at the wall clock mounted above the door.“Oh my god!"Cleo chuckled looking at him. The beautiful woman was so impatient after her plan with Ketut and Banyu was getting closer. “Sorry, then I'll just wait for the sun to rise on the balcony. I can't go back to sleep after dressing up like this!”"Strange!"Cory was upset and went to sleep.Time passed and it was time for Cleo to
Chapter 55. Plan B
Wow! Brilliant!Banyu was very happy with the plan Ketut made for them. Now there is no more anger in Banyu's heart and he is more and more eager to help Cleo and Cory in his robbery plan.In the afternoon Cleo passed Ketut in the garden behind Dennis ' House. His hand then pulled Ketut because the man pretended not to see him. “Hey, what about the plan your little brother made?”“Oh, Ma'am. Nice to meet you here!”“Don't speak the language. Quickly tell me until our plan!”Ketut then smiled and told Banyu that he had started contacting his friends and would immediately inform Cleo if they were ready.Hearing Ketut's words, Cleo became more and more convinced that the plan would go smoothly.After the conversation, Ketut immediately headed to the guard post in front of Dennis ' house because he had promised Ricky to report the extent of the evil plan that Cleo and Cory would carry out.
Chapter 54. Plan A
What Banyu said really made Cleo believe, Dennis's ex-wife also began to follow Ketut and his sister's plan which sounded so easy.For the problem of transportation equipment will be prepared Banyu being Ketut will tell Cleo and Cory when the right time to start this plan.“I will be rich!"Cory whispered after arriving back in the room.Cleo smiled happily and hugged Cory. “You're right, Cory. The universe is supporting us. I didn't expect to meet a solid team to break into Dennis's house, which was getting quieter every day.”Cory turned his body then kissed Cleo's lips so sweet and said. “This time I'm going to let you know that I'm the man you deserve to keep, Cleo. I am not a weak man who has no price in your eyes!”Hahahahaha!Cleo and Cory's laughter was not heard by Dennis who was currently in his office. The man who is now a respected person on the island of Bali is busy with his work. Dennis and Ricky are running a partnership with the largest hotel company on the island tha
Chapter 53. Banyu
“Are you a friend of the Balinese man who met me yesterday?"ask Cory who believes the word Banyu.“Right, Sir. Ketut is my older brother. We grew up together and worked in this mansion because Dennis made our family poor.”Cory cut the story short because he felt there was someone behind the curtain watching them. “Alright, then you're on our team. We'll see you here in the afternoon. I'm afraid there's a spy listening in on our conversation, so we'll meet later in the afternoon.”“That's Right, Sir. It's not safe here. Later in the afternoon we will discuss your plans again, I will take you to another room in this house. There's a secret room and it's definitely safer.”“Good!” Cory and Cleo then part ways with Banyu to return to her room.Cory's face is so happy to find Banyu even though he knows that Cleo doesn't trust the stranger one hundred percent.“You see how the universe helps us to get what we want?"Cory said so confidently.“Don't believe it yet!"Cloe's assertiveness made
Chapter 52. We Need A Team
“You sure?"Cleo turned her face to Dennis because she wasn't sure what her ex-husband was saying.Dennis smiled slightly, he knew that Cleo was not stupid. “Yes! The answer is unequivocal. This is just an auction house asking me to sell it. Ah! I'll just sell it, okay?”Cleo didn't answer. The beautiful woman just turned her face towards Cory, who was already sure that he would manage to get the expensive object.Not wanting to show off just one object, Dennis then took his guests to another corner of his house where a large classic-style painting was being installed on the wall. “This one is more expensive. I deliberately hid it here so as not to be seen by the robbers,” Dennis's words were deafening. "Rob?”Dennis smiled a knot. “Yes, but this house has five formidable doormen. I'm sure they will ensure the safety of my home.”“What? You've got five gatekeepers!"Cleo and Cory answered at the same time.“I am a rich man! Of course I don't want thieves to break into my house!”Hearin
Chapter 51. Don't Waste This Opportunity
"Don't make me mad, Cory!"Cleo cried and for a moment Cory's steps stopped.Dennis's former football clubmate turned his body towards Cleo and angrily returned the shout. “You dare to yell at me?” Cory looked very angry."Fool! Of course! I'm so mad at you! Why are you leaving when this plan is just one step away!”"Fool! You say I'm stupid?” Cory is getting angry. His face was red when he heard the beautiful woman scream.“Why? You can't take me for a fool! You're an idiot! You can only follow your ego. You're mad with jealousy, right? Even though Dennis alone was not interested in me and I came to this house only for the treasure of that arrogant rich man!”Hearing Cleo's explanation, Cory, who had been angry, slowly realized that he had been wrong. Cory then approaches Cleo and kneels in front of Dennis ' ex-wife. “I'm sorry, beautiful. I shouldn't have been this stupid in front of you. I should have realized that we are actually very compatible in terms of crime,” Cory kissed Cleo
