All Chapters of LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

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101. An Exceptional Assistant

Makassar greeted Gian with sharp, sweltering heat mixed with the salty scent of the sea drifting through the air. From the window of the rental car, he watched rows of coconut trees lining the roadside, their leaves swaying lazily in the breeze. The sky stretched out in a pale blue, broken only by thin patches of drifting clouds.In the seat beside him, Kirana looked completely absorbed in her work. Her fingers moved swiftly across the tablet screen, marking the schedule and slipping small notes into several items on the agenda.“At two this afternoon we need to head to the project site. The presentation for the board has been moved up,” she said briskly. Her voice was calm and professional, and she did not even glance up.Gian cast her a brief look before nodding. “Make sure all the data is ready.”Kirana offered a small smile, one that appeared only for a moment. “It already is, sir. I even added some backup analysis so you won’t have trouble answering any unexpected questions.”Sin

102. Kirana’s Trap

“Mr. Gian, the dinner with the clients at Hotel Nusantara is all set. Would you like to go straight there, or stop by your room first?”Kirana’s voice sounded soft and professional, though a faint smile lingered at the corner of her lips. Gian did not notice it. He was too busy adjusting his suit jacket.He had just stepped out of a long meeting after a series of exhausting discussions. Glancing at his watch, he let out a slow breath.“Let’s go straight there. If I stop by my room first, I’ll end up being late,” he said shortly.“Of course,” Kirana replied, picking up the folder containing the documents for tonight’s discussion. Her fingers moved calmly, but in her mind the plan she had carefully prepared continued to spin.The ballroom of Hotel Nusantara glowed with warm light from a large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Round tables were arranged neatly across the room, each covered with smooth white tablecloths. Plates and glasses sparkled under the lights. The rich ar

103. The Master’s Own Weapon

“Hot…” Kirana whispered, almost too softly to hear, as she gripped the glass of juice in her hand.The cold drink should have felt refreshing, yet now it tasted strangely dull on her tongue. Her hand trembled slightly, but she quickly raised the glass higher, pretending she was simply finishing the rest of her juice. In truth, she was trying to hide the condition that was starting to slip beyond her control.From the next table, one of Gian’s colleagues glanced over.“Are you sure you’re okay? Your face is really red,” he said, concern clear in his voice.Kirana gave a faint smile, though it looked forced. Tiny beads of cold sweat had already formed along her temples.“Yes… I’m fine,” she replied quickly, trying to sound casual. “Maybe the air in here is a little stuffy. I’ll just step to the restroom for a moment.”“Do you want me to ask one of the h

104. Help Me, Gian

Gian closed the door to his room slowly, set his suitcase in the corner, and turned on the light. The room felt warm and quiet. The only sounds were the soft hum of the air conditioner and his footsteps against the thick carpet. He picked up his phone and immediately dialed Aurelia."Sweetheart... you've moved to another hotel again?" Aurelia's gentle voice came through the phone, instantly easing the tightness in Gian's chest."Yeah, sweetheart. This is the last one. It's close to the airport anyway. And I've already checked in and gotten to my room. Everything went smoothly," Gian said with a smile. He sat on the edge of the bed, slipped off his shoes, and glanced out the window at the Makassar night skyline. "The meeting ran long, but everything went according to plan until tonight. I'm relieved... and of course I miss you even more."Aurelia smiled on the other end of the call. "I miss you too, Gian. I hope your trip finishes quickly."Gian lowered his head and looked at his phone

105. Did Not Expect That

"Gladly." Gian curved his lips into a meaningful smile, as if those two words alone could calm all of Kirana's worries. His gaze was sharp, yet there was a strange calmness in it. Kirana, who had initially felt relieved and even satisfied with Gian's response, suddenly felt a chill creep down her spine when the man's next move was nothing like what she had expected. "Gi... Gian??" Panic slipped from her lips as Gian suddenly grabbed her arm. Instead of pulling her toward the bed as she had imagined, he dragged her toward the bathroom. The pull was swift, firm, and impossible to resist. In an instant, Kirana lost her balance. Her body crashed onto the wet floor, directly beneath the freezing stream of the shower. Water poured down heavily, soaking Kirana's hair and clothes within seconds. She shivered violently. Every movement felt heavy, her body stiff from the cold. She tried to push herself up, pressing her palms against the icy tiles, but the strength she had left was too

106. A Strange Message

That morning, the sun began to spread its warm light across the campus grounds. The fresh air still carried the scent of damp grass as Aurelia walked in with steady steps. In her hands, she held a thick folder containing a proposal for a social event for the elderly, gripping it tightly as if it were the source of her motivation that day. Her hair was neatly tied back, and her face looked fresh even though she had only gone to bed after midnight the night before while finishing revisions to the proposal.The faculty corridor was still fairly quiet. A few students passed by while chatting softly, while others were absorbed in their phone screens. Aurelia stopped in front of the committee team's workspace and gently pushed the door open. Inside, only Doni was there, sitting hunched over in front of his laptop, his eyes fixed on the screen with a slight frown."Morning, Don," Aurelia greeted as she placed the folder on the table."Morning, Lia. You're alone? Wulan didn't come with you?"

107. I didn’t do anything

“Well, that’s enough for today. You did really well,” Aurelia said gently as she closed the math workbook in front of her. Her smile was sincere, her eyes bright as she watched Caca, who had finally returned to her cheerful self after several days of being quiet and withdrawn.Caca nodded, her face glowing with satisfaction. “Thank you, Miss Aurelia.” Her voice sounded light, as if the weight she had been carrying was finally easing.That afternoon, the sky outside the window had begun to glow with shades of orange. The yellowing sunlight streamed into the living room, casting long streaks of light across the floor.Mr. Baskara, who had been sitting comfortably on the sofa while observing them from a distance, rose to his feet. “Let me drive you home. It’s getting late, and it’ll be dark soon,” he said kindly.Aurelia was about to respond when the ringing of her phone cut her off. She glanced at the screen. Doni’s name appeared. Instinctively, she answered.“Hello, Don?”The voice on

108. Gian’s Return

The knock came again, louder this time, breaking the silence that had been filled only by the hum of the air conditioner and the rain tapping against the window. Gian stiffened. His eyes darted from the door to Kirana, trying to read the situation.“Who did you invite here?” he whispered sharply, his voice almost a hiss.Kirana leaned back in her chair, casually swirling the half-empty glass of wine in her hand. One shoulder lifted in a light shrug. “Not me.” She lowered her gaze slightly, a faint smile touching her lips. “But it seems a big problem has just come knocking on your door.”“Gian, it’s me, Rafi. Open the door.”The voice from outside was clear, firm, and slightly heavy. It was unmistakable. Gian knew it well. Rafi was not just a coworker. He was the director’s right hand, someone trusted to guard the company’s secrets.But if Rafi saw him inside a hotel room with a woman

109. Rumors in Gian’s Office

Mornings in Jakarta are usually loud and full of energy. Engines roar along the main roads, horns blare one after another, and hurried footsteps echo as workers race against the clock.But on the second floor of the Mahesa family company’s headquarters, the atmosphere felt strangely different today. The air inside the office seemed heavy. Even the cold air conditioning could not chase away the tension creeping through the room.Whispers drifted through nearly every corner, like a restless breeze moving from one desk to another. Curious glances flickered quickly before pretending to return to computer screens.The soft chime of the elevator broke the uneasy silence.Gian stepped out, his stride steady. His suit was perfectly pressed, his tie straight, his black shoes polished. Yet tension was clearly visible in his jaw and in the sharp sweep of his gaze as it passed over every face, as if judging who had been whispering about him.He already k

110. A major scandal

The voice on the other end of the phone paused, as if the reporter was deciding whether to be honest or not.“I... can’t reveal the source, sir. But the article is already being prepared. Of course, if you’d like to give a statement, we’ll present it in a balanced way.”Gian shifted his shoulder slightly, holding back the emotion pressing to surface. His eyes never left Kirana, who was now leaning back in her chair, casually playing with the zipper of her bag.“In that case,” Gian said quietly, his voice cold, “make sure whatever you write is something you can prove. I won’t hesitate to pursue legal action.”He ended the call before the reporter could reply.Silence settled over the room again. The ticking of the clock returned, soft but heavy in the air.Rafi swallowed before speaking carefully. “Sir... we could release an official statement. At least it might calm the rumors

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