Niko felt tired and sleepy as he stepped out of the car. After a satisfying walk and dropping off Elina, he had finally arrived home, and it was already eleven at night. Some lights were off inside, indicating that the residents were sound asleep in their respective rooms.Niko used a spare key to quietly open the door, careful not to make any noise as he slowly made his way up the stairs, choosing to walk in the dimness without turning on the lights.As he ascended just one step, Niko's attention was drawn to a sound coming from the side, near Arshad's room. Curiosity got the better of him, and he followed the sound until he reached the wall separating the living room from Papa Surya's room.His eyes squinted when he saw Reni standing there with her back to him, talking on the phone. Thinking it was none of his business, Niko intended to continue towards the upper floor. However, his steps froze when he heard Reni call someone at the other end affectionately."Yes, Darling. I promise
Niko was truly uncertain whether to disclose this fact to his father right now or not. He wasn't even sure if he was certain about the facts he had just discovered. "I really didn't expect him to be having an affair with Benny. If I report this to Dad, it will surely escalate into an even bigger mess. But if I don't tell Dad, he might cross even more boundaries than this, possibly. Damn, why did I have to catch him in such a family crisis," Niko muttered. He left the place and got into his car.He didn't immediately start the car's engine but instead pondered over what he would do next. He took a sip from the bottle in his hand, then, after finishing, left the place and headed somewhere unknown. He felt a sense of mission about the affair he had witnessed. While on the road, he pulled over and called Daniel again. He had to do something about this. "If I stay silent, he might do even more things that could harm my family or Dad. I'm afraid Dad will be further exploited by that woman.
After all the thugs had left, Elina's family gathered together. Niko appeared happy because Elina and her family didn't have to leave their home, and they were all safe. "Niko, thank you. Thank you for saving our family. We don't know how to repay such a large sum of money. Because of Okin, we ended up like this. We're so grateful to you, Niko," Maya said to Niko, wiping away her tears."We're really thankful to you. We have a lot of forest," added Triya."No need, it's okay. The most important thing is everyone's safe," Niko replied.Listening to the conversation and his family made Okin feel guilty for his impulsive actions. He admitted that he had truly done something terrible that had harmed his family. It seemed that Okin realized that even a thousand apologies wouldn't be enough to alleviate his current guilt. "I'm sorry, Ma, I'm truly guilty. I thought it wouldn't end like this, I thought I would win because I believed in what I would gain, but it ended up like this," Okin said
Niko felt incredibly happy now that he and Elina were officially a couple. That evening, Niko intended to introduce his beloved to his extended family."Isn't this a bit rushed, Niko? I'm feeling a bit nervous," Elina wiped her sweaty palms. Despite knowing most of Niko's family, she still felt inadequate, afraid of being rejected due to perceived differences."Don't worry, it's just a regular dinner and meeting. I promised to introduce you to Dad officially if you accepted me as your partner."After some persuasion, Elina accepted Niko's offer to go to the Nikholas residence.During the ride, both were silent, each battling their nerves. Niko held Elina's hand to provide comfort.Surya, Arshad, and Reni were already at the dinner table when Niko arrived. Raditya was absent, working on an assignment outside. Out of all the pairs of eyes, only Reni appeared surprised that Niko didn't come alone. They had met a few times at the office."Good evening, Dad, Grandpa, Mom.""Good evening, U
Niko took a bottle of mineral water from the fridge and poured it into a glass. He paced back and forth like an ironing board while sipping his water. He had stood in the cafeteria just to enjoy cold water that he could have easily gotten from the fridge in his room. As he was about to sit down, someone called him. Niko quickly answered the call from Daniel, eagerly anticipating the information he might receive."Hello, Daniel. Good afternoon. Is there any good news?" Niko asked directly, wanting to cut to the chase to get the information he needed."Yes, I've got some information from the person I sent to investigate, Sir. It might be quite surprising, but Young Master needs to hear this – it turns out that Mrs. Rena and Mr. Benny have had a relationship for a long time. They've been involved as lovers not just recently. The information I obtained suggests that they've been together since before Mrs. Rena and Mr. Arshad got married. If Young Master wishes, I can send you some photos
Justin looked out the window at the outside world. He dared not leave his current hiding place because he was now a wanted person, and he felt uneasy, as if he were being pursued by the police even if he went out just to buy food. He couldn't taste freedom anymore, and he was truly trapped in fear. He was terrified to move even a bit right now."Cursed Niko, he's truly unlucky. I won't let him escape and be happy after this. I won't forgive him ever, and I'll lead him into the deepest hell. I promise to make him suffer." He looked visibly angry at Niko and really wanted to exact his revenge.He put his jacket back on and walked aimlessly along the street because he had no direction anymore. His feet kicked empty bottles, played with rocks on the road, and stopped in front of a garbage bin for a moment because he didn't know what he should do. He had been holding back his hunger since yesterday, and he was still trying to endure it. He didn't have the courage to return to his apartment
"Scumbag! How dare you hurt Elina!" Niko hissed angrily.Not wanting to waste any more time, Niko clapped his hands in the air three times. Shortly after, three police officers who had been concealed in the tall grass leaped out of their hiding spots. Each of them immediately assumed a defensive stance against Justin. They didn't draw their revolvers right away, choosing to confront Justin first. Still, four against one was not a fair fight."Damn it! I told you to come alone. Why did you bring reinforcements?" Niko's hand, still gripping a knife, trembled. He hadn't expected Niko to create a barricade of resistance by bringing uniformed men."You think I'm stupid? Now, release Elina before they act!""That's not going to happen." Justin lifted Elina's body and carried her upside down. Her disheveled hair hung down behind his back."Hey! Don't run!"Bang...It wasn't clear who fired the shot, but it struck Justin's right leg, causing him to stumble and fall. Justin lay there groaning
Niko was having dinner with Nicholas' family. They all seemed to be enjoying a dish of squid, with various Western dishes neatly arranged on the table. Niko finished his dessert and then grabbed a bottle of mineral water to drink when suddenly the door creaked open. Benny had walked in uninvited. Niko knew that both Arshad and his grandfather despised Benny, but he came confidently nonetheless. However, Niko noticed that Benny's face was filled with anger, and his eyes were fixed on Niko with a vengeful gaze."What's he doing here? I told him I didn't want to see his face again," Surya muttered as he continued to savor his beef."Just causing trouble," added Arshad.But before Niko could comment, he was startled by Benny's path as he walked straight towards him.Bugh!With a single punch, Benny landed a blow on Niko's face, causing him to stumble. "Sly. You're a sly and shameless brat."Niko was shocked by Benny's actions, as were Surya and Arshad, who immediately stood up. The once p