Chapter: Shadow Beyond The WallMarcus ended the call a few seconds after delivering his report to Daniel.Without wasting another moment, Daniel headed straight to the location.He wanted to bring Alina home himself.The black sedan carrying Daniel sped through the city streets, followed by several security vehicles behind it.There were no sirens.No flashing lights.Everything moved silently, like shadows slipping through the city without drawing anyone's attention.Daniel sat in the back seat with a frozen expression.His eyes never left the tablet displaying the map of the apartment complex."How much longer?" he asked flatly."Five minutes, sir," the driver replied.Daniel said nothing else.There was only one possibility occupying his mind.If the report was accurate, then Alina was very close.And they would see each other again very soon.Daniel had missed Alina terribly.He couldn't wait to hold her in his arms again.Meanwhile, inside the hideout apartment, the atmosphere grew even more suffocating.No on
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Chapter: Fading TrailThe sun was still high in the sky as the command center on the top floor of Blackwood Enterprises was illuminated by the glow of dozens of monitor screens.Not a single person dared leave their station.Daniel stood in front of the large table with both hands resting firmly on its surface.His cold gaze swept across the city map covered with countless marked locations."We found something," one of the IT team members reported.Daniel raised his head."We found the taxi driver."Daniel's jaw tightened.He glanced at Marcus."Bring him here."Marcus gave a short nod."It's already being arranged."Less than an hour later, a black sedan stopped behind the taxi company's building.A middle-aged man climbed into the vehicle, his face pale.He was the driver who had taken Emma earlier that day.He was brought to Blackwood Enterprises with a black cloth covering his face before being escorted into the building through a secret entrance known only to a handful of people.Daniel was already wa
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Chapter: The Last RoadRichard immediately stepped in front of Alina on instinct. Emma grabbed the small flower vase on the table and gripped it tightly, even though she knew the thing was nearly useless if Daniel's men had truly come.The door opened slowly.A man in a worn hat, with a thin beard, wearing a shabby jacket and carrying a canvas bag, stepped inside without any urgency.No one recognized him."Who are you?" Richard demanded sharply.The man immediately closed the door and locked it from the inside. He raised both hands slowly."Easy."Emma took another step back."Don't move!"The man let out a slow breath, then removed his hat, peeled off his fake beard, and took off the thick-framed glasses that had been covering part of his face."Adrian!"Emma exhaled deeply.Richard lowered his shoulders, which had been tense the whole time."Good grief... I almost attacked you."Adrian smiled faintly."That was the point."He set his bag on the floor."Since midday I've had a feeling I was being watched.
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Chapter: A Narrowing TrailAfter 24 hours, the search was no longer confined to the city center. The hunt for Alina had now expanded into the outskirts, the connecting roads between districts, even areas Alina had passed through over the last few months. Checkpoints stood at several locations. Blackwood's private security vehicles mixed with police cars conducting quiet inspections. Daniel had no desire to stir up media noise by publicly announcing his wife's disappearance. He simply worked in silence, deploying his trusted people to find one person. Alina. Meanwhile, at the safe house apartment, Emma had just finished getting ready to go out. "I'm going to pick up a few things," she said, pulling on a light jacket. Adrian had already provided basic necessities. Even so, Emma and Alina still needed a few personal items he hadn't thought to include. Richard rose from his chair. "Be careful." Emma nodded. "I'm only going to the convenience store. I won't be long." Alina, sitting on the sofa, looked up at
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Chapter: Cracks and EmbersElsewhere, Clarissa's phone vibrated just as she finished pouring herself a cup of coffee.She glanced at the screen briefly.A message from Vanessa, one of the women in her socialite circle who had often attended charity events with her."Clarissa, have you heard? Apparently Mrs. Blackwood escaped from the hospital. My husband just got back from the police station. All units are being asked to assist with the search quietly."The cup in Clarissa's hand nearly slipped.Her heart beat hard.She read the message again twice, even three times.Then quickly typed a reply."Seriously?"The response came almost instantly."Yes. Apparently this is an order from above. Alina's name has even been entered into the internal search list. Don't tell anyone, okay."Clarissa didn't reply again. She stood frozen.*"Alina escaped? That woman left the hospital and ran?"*Clarissa's first reaction was shock. But then a smile spread across her face.Clarissa was glad to hear that Alina had fled. That way
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Chapter: The City That BurnsNight had not fully fallen when the entire city began to move on a single command.Daniel Blackwood did not know the meaning of surrender.The moment he left the hospital, he returned directly to Blackwood Enterprises headquarters. The top floor of the building transformed into an improvised command center. Dozens of screens lit up simultaneously, displaying city maps, traffic camera footage, vehicle position reports, and digital data refreshed every few seconds.Marcus stood at the large table alongside several members of the security team."We start from the hospital," he said, pointing to one of the screens. "Check every camera facing the exits. Don't miss a single minute.""Yes, sir."Dozens of recordings began playing at once.In the adjacent room, the technology team was tracing the phone signals of Richard, Emma, and Adrian. Every electronic transaction they might have made went directly onto the inspection list.Daniel stood with his back to everyone, his hands resting against
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-06-25
Mr. CEO, Your Abandoned Wife Has Powerful Brothers
Reyna Valeria was forced to marry Arvan Hargrove—CEO of Hargrove Group—after becoming pregnant from one tragic night. Arvan accused her of deliberately trapping him and hates both Reyna and their daughter. When Arvan's first love, Lara, returns, he demands a divorce. At the same time, Kirana—Arvan and Reyna's daughter—is diagnosed with a terminal illness with only a month to live.
Reyna agrees to divorce on one condition: Arvan must be a good father until Kirana's birthday. However, when Kirana faints after hearing Arvan say he never wanted her, Arvan abandons them on the roadside to go to Lara.
A stranger saves Kirana. He turns out to be Reyna's eldest brother from the Langston family, a wealthy family that has been searching for her for years.
With her protective brothers and her new identity as the heir to a conglomerate family, Reyna rises from her downfall. When Arvan discovers the truth and regrets his actions, is there still a chance to fix everything?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 75My heart pounded rapidly.My gaze remained fixed on the phone screen.That small voice still echoed vividly in my ears."Uncle Doctor... I can't sleep. Can you stay with me?"The voice was soft.Slightly hoarse.And so much like Kirana's.I stared at Cassius without blinking."Cassius..." My voice came out in a whisper. "Who was that?"I saw his expression change for a brief moment.But I managed to catch the faint trace of panic that crossed his face before he smiled again."She's my patient."I followed the direction of his gaze.Cassius turned his face slightly away from the screen and smiled warmly at someone outside the camera's view."Wait a moment, okay?" His voice became incredibly gentle. "Uncle is on a call."I didn't hear the child answer.Perhaps she simply nodded before quietly walking away.A few seconds later, Cassius looked back at me."I'm sorry." He gave me a faint smile. "I think I have to end this call."I still couldn't stop thinking about that voice.For some rea
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Chapter: Chapter 74Cassius AshfordMy brother's name appeared on the screen, and the corner of my lips lifted without thinking.I accepted the voice call immediately. "Hello?""Reyna."The man's voice on the other end was warm. Far softer than I would have imagined from a surgeon who spent every day in an operating room."Evening, Cassius. I'm glad you called.""Am I disturbing you?" Cassius asked, his voice carrying a slight tremor."Not at all. I just walked into my room."A relieved exhale came from the other end. "I'm actually calling to say thank you."I smiled a little. "Because of the watch?""Yes. Thank you so much, Reyna."The sincerity in his voice was so genuine it warmed me in return."It was only a small gift.""Not to me."Cassius was quiet for a moment before speaking again, softly. "Could we... video call?"I froze for a few seconds.Video call?For some reason I suddenly felt nervous.I had almost never made video calls with anyone, let alone with a man.Yes, Cassius was my brother.But
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Chapter: Chapter 73Reyna's POVAt evening, after finishing the kitchen design revisions based on the inspection notes from Mrs. Whitmore's mansion, I returned to the villa.My body felt slightly tired after a full day immersed in working drawings and revision notes. But the moment I stepped through the front door, the weariness began to fade.The aroma of warm soup filled my senses immediately.I had just set my bag down on the sofa when Damian's voice came from the direction of the kitchen."Don't add any more broccoli! It'll taste like eating grass.""I'm only making sure the nutritional balance is right."Aldric's voice came through as flat as always.I peeked toward the kitchen and smiled without realizing it.Damian was wearing a black apron with the words *Best Chef* printed on it. Both arms were folded across his chest as he watched a housekeeper arranging the dishes.Aldric stood a few steps away with his hands in his trouser pockets. His face was calm as ever, but from the look in his eyes it w
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Chapter: Chapter 72Lara's POVThe clock read nine in the evening.I had just finished pouring myself a glass of wine when a notification sound broke the silence of the apartment.Rio had just fallen asleep, so I was taking my time relaxing before calling Arvan.I reached for my phone on the table.A message had come in from a number I had saved recently. The person who had been willing to work with me to keep tabs on Reyna.I opened it immediately."That woman is at it again. She won her way into Mrs. Whitmore's favor effortlessly. Mrs. Whitmore seems very taken with her."My brow furrowed immediately.I kept scrolling."Mrs. Whitmore praised Reyna several times in front of everyone. She said only Reyna truly understands what she wants."My hand began to tense.I read the next line."Mrs. Whitmore even teased Mr. Hargrove and said Reyna was a good girl."A jolt went through me.My chest filled with unease at once. But I forced myself to stay calm.There were still a few more messages."After the inspect
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Chapter: Chapter 71Arvan's POVAfter leaving the Whitmore family mansion that afternoon, I had gone straight back to Hargrove Group to finish several pieces of work that had been left pending. The meeting with the investors ran longer than expected, followed by a stack of documents requiring my signature before I could finally leave the office.By the time the car entered the apartment complex, the sky was completely dark.I parked in the basement, then walked to the elevator alone. The sound of my footsteps echoed softly through the empty corridor.A few minutes later, the apartment door opened.I tossed my car keys onto the table and loosened the tie that had felt suffocating all day.The spacious room welcomed me back with its silence.Usually I enjoyed an atmosphere like this. No noise, no interruptions.But tonight was different.Rather than feeling calm, my mind was crowded with thoughts that kept colliding into one another.The image of Reyna kept surfacing uninvited. Not because of Mrs. Whitmore
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-06-28
Chapter: Chapter 70I said my goodbyes to Mrs. Whitmore first, after making sure there was nothing more that needed to be discussed that day. The older woman still managed to wave with a warm smile as I walked toward the Ashford Corporation car waiting in the front yard.Behind me, the other team members were also beginning to leave the mansion one by one. Before long, the car I was in slowly pulled away from the old house that held so many memories.I leaned back into the seat, letting my gaze drift out the window. The old trees lining the road gradually gave way to city buildings.Inside the car, the atmosphere was far more relaxed than it had been during the inspection.Some of the team members began to chat."Mrs. Whitmore is so warm, isn't she," said one of the staff with a smile. "At first I thought she'd be very difficult to discuss things with.""Right," another replied. "Clients of her caliber are usually extremely particular. Turns out she's such a welcoming person.""And funny," someone else a
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Pengkhianatan Suami & Ibu Tiri
"Mamah ... Carlos? APA YANG KALIAN LAKUKAN?!"
Mata Alea terbeliak melihat tubuh polos Fiona, ibu Alea, sedang menunggangi tubuh polos Carlos, suami Alea, menantu Fiona sendiri.
Hati Alea bertambah pilu saat tatapannya menangkap sosok pria tua yang duduk pada kursi roda sedang menyaksikan perbuatan bejat mereka dari pojok ruangan.
Dengan teganya, Carlos dan Fiona membiarkan Andrean, ayah Fiona yang cacat dan tidak bisa apa-apa, menyaksikan pergumulan panas mereka.
Alea Rahardja, istri dari Carlos Renandra, setelah mendapati suaminya berselingkuh dengan ibu tirinya, Alea harus menerima kenyataan bahwa selama ini, dirinya hanya di manfaatkan oleh suaminya. Carlos hanya mengincar hartanya dan pria itu bahkan tidak segan melenyapkan bayi mereka.
"Bayiku, tolong selamatkan bayiku. Bawa bayiku bersamamu!"
Demi menghindari kejahatan suami dan ibu tirinya, Alea terpaksa menitipkan bayinya pada orang tak dikenal.
Akankah bayi Alea selamat? Bagaimana jika bayi Alea dinyatakan meninggal, mampukah Alea membalas dendam?
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Chapter: Saling Mengancam"Nyonya Alea?" Kening Alea mengernyit. Mendengar seseorang memanggil namanya. Dia perlahan membuka mata, kemudian memutar sedikit kepala untuk melihat orang yang memanggilnya. Alea terkesiap melihat sosok pria yang semalam ditemuinya. Bibir Alea seketika tersenyum, lalu mengedarkan pandangan. Mencari keberadaan anak laki-laki yang semalam sudah berhasil mencuri hatinya. 'Akhirnya, kamu datang juga,' batin Alea. Tanpa mengindahkan keberadaan Liam.Liam mengeratkan rahang begitu melihat senyum di bibir Alea. Reaksi Alea yang tiba-tiba terlihat senang memberitahu Liam tentang Alea yang ingin kembali bertemu Ansel. Liam pun mendengus. Merutuki perbuatan licik yang Alea lakukan. Liam yakin, Alea memang sudah mengambil gantungan kalung milik putranya. "Anda tidak akan mendapatkan apa yang anda inginkan dengan mudah, nyonya," tutur Liam dengan nada dingin. Senyum di wajah Alea memudar. Tatapannya tertuju pada liam yang menatap datar dirinya. Alea sadar, anak laki-laki yang dari semalam
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Chapter: Perasaan Iri"Siapkan pesawat! Kita pergi menyusul mereka." "Apa?!" Darvin tercengang mendengar perintah atasannya. Tidak menyangka Liam akan repot-repot menyusul Alea dan keluarganya. Padahal, pekerjaan pria itu sangat banyak. Dan tidak biasanya Liam pergi meninggalkan pekerjaannya."Maaf tuan, apa maksud anda kita akan pergi menyusul Nyonya Alea?" tanya Darvin dengan hati-hati. Memastikan perintah yang baru saja didengarnya. Liam melayangkan tatapan dinginnya. "Apa perintahku kurang jelas? Aku tidak suka mengulang perintah." "Ma-maaf Tuan! Saya akan segera menyiapkan pesawat," sahut Darvin seraya menegakkan badan. Gugup mendapatkan tatapan dingin dari Liam. Meski atasannya tersebut tidak terlihat marah, tapi Darvin tahu Liam bukan pria yang banyak berkata. Dia tidak suka menunggu atau mengulang perintah. Pria itu lebih baik kehilangan bawahan dari pada harus mengulang perkataannya. Tidak mau kehilangan pekerjaan yang sudah lima tahun ini dijabatnya, Darvin pun segera undur diri dari hadapa
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Chapter: Jalan untuk Bertemu "Tangisanmu tidak akan berpengaruh pada papah, Ansel. Jangan harap Papah akan memaafkanmu begitu saja." Liam menolak permohonan putranya dengan tegas. Ansel merapatkan bibir. Menahan isakannya agar tidak keluar. Takut Liam akan semakin marah. Aliana menatap kakak dan keponakannya bergantian. Merasa iba pada Ansel. Dia ingin membela keponakannya, namun takut Liam akan berbalik marah padanya. Aliana pun hanya diam tanpa mampu berbuat apa-apa. "Sekarang katakan! Kenapa semalam kamu membuat masalah?" Liam mempertanyakan alasan Ansel kabur dari pesta. Dengan tangan bergetar, Ansel mengambil buku tulisnya dari tangan Liam, lalu mengambil pulpen dari Aliana. Ansel menuliskan sesuatu pada kertas yang terbuka dihadapannya. 'Maaf!' Ansel menunduk seraya memperlihatkan tulisan tersebut. Liam menatap putranya dalam-dalam, jika kata maaf sudah keluar, artinya Ansel tidak akan memberikan penjelasan apapun. "Papah khawatir!" Ansel mendongak mendengar dua kata yang ayahnya ucapkan. Matanya be
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Chapter: Bibi Berbaju MerahKeesokan harinya, terjadi kerusuhan di rumah keluarga Abraham. Ansel, cucu tunggal keluarga Abraham, mogok makan dan tidak mau membuka mulut sedikit pun. Aliana yang sudah Liam percaya untuk menjaga Ansel pun bingung. Dia tidak mau Liam menjauhkan Ansel darinya. "Ansel, tolong jangan membuatku susah. Ayahmu sudah marah padaku karena kejadian semalam, buka mulutmu dan makanlah!" pinta Aliana setengah memelas. Takut kondisi Ansel kembali drop hingga Liam menyalahkannya. Selama ini, Liam sangat protektif pada putranya. Dia tidak membiarkan siapapun berdekatan dengan Ansel, termasuk orangtua dan adiknya. Liam tidak mempercayakan pengawasan Ansel pada orang lain. Namun dua tahun lalu, setelah Aliana membujuk Liam dengan menjanjikan akan membuat Ansel sembuh dari speech delaynya dan tidak akan membiarkan Ansel kekurangan kasih sayang seorang ibu, Liam pun akhirnya mempercayakan pengawasan Ansel pada adiknya, mengingat dirinya yang memang tidak bisa berceloteh banyak seperti yang Aliana l
Dernière mise à jour: 2022-12-21
Chapter: Saling Menginginkan Beberapa jam berlalu. Begitu Calros dan Fiona pergi ke kamar mandi, Alea membuka mata. Tadi, dia hanya berpura-pura tidur untuk menghindari Carlos. Alea tidak sudi melayani suaminya. Selama empat tahun ini, Alea harus bertahan dengan Calros dan Fiona yang tidak punya malu berhubung badan dihadapannya. Alea muak. Dia ingin menghentikan mereka, namun tidak ada yang bisa Alea lakukan selain menghindar. Biasanya, Alea pura-pura tidur atau mengamuk histeris untuk menghindari sentuhan Carlos. Namun, hal itu kadang tidak berguna jika Carlos ataupun Fiona menggunakan obat perangsang untuk membuatnya terlibat dalam percintaan. Air mata Alea menetes. Menangis tanpa suara. Tidak mudah bertahan hidup dalam kebobrokan moral yang dilakukan oleh suaminya. Carlos sebagai suami tidak memikirkan perasaan Alea yang harus melihat percintaannya dengan wanita lain. Alea sadar, dirinya mulai gila. Bahkan mungkin sudah gila seperti yang sering Fiona katakan. Tapi sayang, sejak empat tahun lalu, kesadara
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Chapter: Kegemparan Saat Pesta Alea berjalan menuju rumah dengan langkah anggun. Senyum manis terukir di wajahnya. Tidak dipedulikannya sepatu dan ujung gaunnya yang kotor terkena lumpur, bahkan pakaiannya pun basah karena air hujan."Alea dari mana saja kamu?"Carlos menghampiri Alea dengan wajah cemas. Dia menilik penampilan istrinya. Carlos terkesiap melihat luka di pergelangan tangan Alea."Alea kamu melukai diri sendiri lagi?" Alea menarik tangannya dari genggaman Carlos. Dia menatapnya dengan tatapan dingin. "Jangan sentuh!" Alea menyembunyikan luka di tangannya.Plak! Tiba-tiba, sebuah tamparan mendarat di wajah Alea. Nampak, Fiona berdiri dihadapannya dengan wajah geram."Dasar wanita gila! Bisa-bisanya kamu pergi di tengah pesta. Kamu hampir menghancurkan pesta ulang tahun putraku," teriak Fiona. Dia hendak melayangkan kembali pukulannya, namun Carlos lebih dulu menahan laju tangannya. "Cukup!" cegah Carlos dengan tegas. "Jangan berlebihan!" Fiona mendelik. "Berlebihan? Dia–." "Oma, aku mengangtuk."
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