The Rise Of Lord Almero

Agreement

 "Father, today Liza was helped because that man saved her. If it weren't for that man, we would have lost Liza forever," said Teresa, with her eyes still focused on looking at the recording of the incident where a poor young man saved their only daughter.

 Teresa and Merk couldn't imagine that if the man didn't save their daughter, Liza would explode along with the car. Just by imagining that would happen, Liza's parents were already shivering and scared to the point where it was difficult for her to breathe normally.

 "Let's just match them together, if there is no man then Liza will die, that man can also be relied on in the business world, he is suitable for our spoiled daughter," said Merk.

 After listening to her husband's words, Teresa immediately stood up from her sitting position, looking at her husband with furrowed brows.

 "Did Dad say something wrong? "How could we match our daughter with an unknown homeless man like that, let alone take care of our family business, he can't even take care of himself," said Teresa loudly protesting to her husband.

 Merk gave a sweet smile, gently pulled his wife's hand to sit beside him and Teresa complied even though her chest was heaving and holding back her emotions.

 "Do you know who Almero Gladwin is?" Merk asked his wife.

 "Of course I know him, he is the stepdaughter of the Gladwin family and somehow with his fate now, a poor child like that was just thrown away when Elan became the main heir, what a shame," said Teresa.

 "The homeless person you mean earlier is Almero, the man lives on the streets, none of his friends want to help him, in fact they all broke up with the poor man, even his girlfriend married Elan," said Merk, who had investigated everything about Almero.

 “Oh… so the model Elan married was Almero's girlfriend. "Why can the world be this narrow, maybe God wants us to help that poor man, Mother agrees with this match, Almero can definitely take care of our family business, a talented man like him has to live on the streets and make friends with used bottles." Teresa agreed after considering several things.

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 "Mother and father. "Did Liza hear correctly? How could I marry this man? Liza doesn't love him and Liza doesn't know him either," protested Liza while looking at her father and mother alternately.

 “The man you know and love is actually married to another woman. "Love will come with time," said Teresa.

 "It's true what you said," continued Merk.

 "Okay, Liza will marry him, but only if this man agrees," said Teresa. "That man will never agree, isn't he the same as me who still loves his girlfriend? I know Elan has betrayed him, but this love is still there for him," Liza thought to herself. Liza didn't expect that the man she saved a few days ago was Almero Gladwin.

 Almero was silent, he lowered his head, busy thinking. Could this be help from God?, yes that's right, it seems like it is. Only in this way can Almero take revenge on his enemies, he will destroy the Gladwin family. Moreover, the Jocklane family is ranked 12th in the richest people in this country, it would be very easy for him to get revenge if he already had the Jocklane surname after his name.

 "I agree," answered Almero, who was determined.

 "Hey... who asked you to agree, you owe me a debt of gratitude, sir, I saved you when you almost died on the side of the road and now this is my reward for being kind enough to help you," said Liza as she stood up from her sitting position. Liza pointed at Almero with eyes that were already emitting flames.

 "Almero, talk to Liza, after you talk, meet Dad in the study." After seeing Almero nod his head, Merk and Teresa left.

 "Liza, you and I don't love each other, but we have the same goal," persuaded Almero after seeing Merk and Teresa walking away from the two of them.

 Liza exhaled roughly, she began to be interested in Almero's words. Liza folded her arms in front of her chest with a haughty look.

 "What do you mean by that, explain!" Almero ordered. Liza's attitude is not as warm as it was some time ago, but that doesn't hurt Almero because he already knows that Liza has a sincere heart and is kind to everyone.

 "That husband and wife have destroyed us both, don't you want revenge?" Almero asked as he crossed one leg on his knee, then leaned his back on the sofa.

 "In what way?" Liza asked, starting to get interested.

 "We're going to get married, you just have to keep quiet and pretend that we both love each other, and I'm going to work at Mr. Merk's company, I'm going to destroy the Gladwin family." Almero clenched his hands into fists as he spoke, his voice half-muffled in his throat, showing that he was trying his best to hold back his emotions.

 “Wouldn't that be more beneficial to you, sir? "You really want revenge against the Gladwin family, while I'm only focused on Elan," replied Liza.

 "It seems like you're not very smart, if you break up, you're ready to give up and commit suicide," Almero teased and that managed to make Liza throw the sofa cushion, but Almero managed to catch it perfectly.

 "I'm very smart, it's just that my head is dizzy, so I can't think clearly," said Liza. "Then now explain in more detail."

 "Listen carefully, Miss, I don't think Elan really loves Zili - he married that woman just because he wanted to see me destroyed. In fact, the woman he loves is you. If Elan saw you marry me, then it would make his heart cut like a sharp knife. I can guarantee that when Elan sees you married to another man it will make him regret leaving you, but that's if you intend to take revenge, but if you choose Elan to return to you then just wait for that man to divorce his wife-my ex-girlfriend, to be precise. .” Almero deliberately spoke like that to provoke Liza into following his game.

"Okay, I agree. We got married because we have the same goal, you have to destroy the Gladwin family, I want to see that man regret and beg for my love. I want him to feel pain beyond what I feel," Liza spoke with her eyes filled with tears, but her hands were tightly clenched, holding a grudge.

 "Okay, then we agree." Almero stood up from his sitting position, approached Liza who was still sitting on the sofa, then shook hands with Liza.

 Working room.

 "I've heard all your conversations with Liza, you're wonderful at strategizing," said Merk.

 “You heard everything?” Almero asked in surprise.

 “Yes, I bugged the room,” Merk answered honestly. "If you marry then the name Jocklane will be behind your name, but don't you ever try to hurt my daughter, she is the crown of this house. "Her attitude is very spoiled and childish, but she has a sincere heart," explained Merk.

 "I know, I will take care of Liza very well, maybe for now I don't love her, but I will treat her very well, she has helped me. "I have seen and felt the sincerity and kindness that Mr. Merk told me myself," Almero answered firmly and honestly.

 "Almero, you must not betray Liza and the Jocklane family, remember that when everyone tries to stay away from you, only the Jocklane family is the one who wants to hug and support you," explained Merk.

 “Sir, may I ask one thing?” Almero asked.

 "Say."

 "Please help me find my parents, I just want to know why they threw me into an orphanage," asked Almero and looked glassy.

 "I've told my trusted people to investigate, but I didn't find anything, not a single piece of evidence," said Merk honestly, his face looking sad as he spoke.

 "Thank you sir, maybe I will find out about them after I finish taking revenge," answered Almero, forcing a smile on his lips.

 "Almero, I ask you to marry my daughter. Of course, there are other conditions that you have to fulfill for this family." The brand started to change more seriously than before.

 "What is it, sir, just say it," answered Almero firmly.

 "You know, the Jocklane family's wealth is ranked 12th, and the 10th place is the Gladwin family. I want you to destroy the Gladwin family, they have to suffer the consequences for daring to hurt my daughter. And you also have to make the Jocklane family's wealth rank 2nd. What are you up to it?" Brand asked.

 "You don't need to doubt my abilities, sir. You can see for yourself how I can improve the status of the Gladwin family." Almero spoke while showing a confident smile.

 The two men, who were of the same gender but different ages, finally toasted each other, a sign that an agreement had been made.