
Anggi takes Melisa to the living room.
Sandra and Jihan were chatting there.
Sandra was very happy after what happened. “Bu, Mr. Leon Smith came to dinner just to inquire about my marriage. I always thought of him as someone great.”
“You stupid girl. No matter how great the man was, he was just a man. When you finally marry Edward, you will live with him and the Smith family, and you will be able to see him every day.
"Do you think what Aunt Jihan said was true, that Edward would eventually take over the Smiths?"
Anggi just walked past them and he left a subtle scorn before he walked over.
Sandra and Jihan looked at him as he carried Melisa upstairs.
The subtle scorn he made as he walked past them went into their ears clearly.
Feeling annoyed, Sandra asked, "Did she just mock me?"
*****
On the third day, when the press released the news about Anggi and Andre's wedding, it caused a heated rumor in the city.
The news surprised everyone because no one thought Anggi would agree to marry Andre. She was once the eldest daughter of the Alexander family and despite the expulsion, she was still a famous name in Grade A City.
She was known as the prettiest girl in high society at the time and all the men could queue long to get her.
Even if she was banished from her family, she should not agree to marry such a man.
Anggi was cutting his nails when he received the news from his best friend Willona who told him.
Willona sounded agitated on the other end of the phone. He shouted at Anggi. “What do you think! How did you agree to marry that bastard Andre? Didn't you know he went to jail before?
“Pers didn't make it headlines because Sebastian's family had spent a lot of money covering up the news and they told the public it was just an accident! Andre tortured the woman to death that night, yet she was able to come out guiltless! He should have been sentenced to death!”
Anggi stuck the phone to his ear with his shoulder while continuing to cut off his nails.
"And you! You're gonna marry a murderer? Anggi, you should stay away and not come back to belittle yourself like this, ” Willona said. There was a clear sobbing in his tone of voice.
Anggi wiped his face and said, "I'm fine, Willona."
“Good head! You said you were fine when your father whipped you half to death! Can you love yourself more? Can you not follow their will just once? They have no right to tell you!"
"Yes, that's right" Anggi said.
"then? What does all this mean?”
"Don't worry. I won't marry that man.” Anggi doesn't trust anyone but Willona.
Willona even cursed her own life when she was not on Anggi's side seven years ago.
“How are you going to turn down the wedding now that the press gets the news? If you don't marry that bastard, your father will beat you to death again!” The thought reminded Willona of the dark night Anggi went through Even just by hearing her story, she could cry all night until now.
Now that he's back, will it all happen again?
That thought made Willona uneasy. She said, "Figure, I'll buy you a plane ticket, please take Melisa and go."
Maybe he can save Anggi this time.
Anggi. She grew up with Willona and is only three months older than her friend, which makes them the same age.
When Anggi's mother died, they were both seven years old. Willona promises to take care of Anggi like a mother. He kept his promise and showed a lot of warmth. Though in fact his thoughts and actions were much more childish compared to Anggi.
Anggi thanked Willona for her warmth because it was the one that made her want to stay alive.
"I won't get hurt again" Anggi said.
Not only that, he also vowed revenge on those who tried to step on him during his darkest days. Blood is bloodied!
"Don't lie to me" Willona said.
"I'm not going to lie."
“Do not pendam all by yourself.”
"Yes, I don't,"
"Okay, I believe you, but don't push yourself too far." Willona. Since childhood, he always followed the opinion of Anggi and became the best supporter of his best friend.
Willona fears Anggi will be bullied by Alexander's family again.
Willona grew up with love. His parents loved him so much that they could give their lives for him.
Anggi is just the opposite. Anggi's father taught him the meaning of cruelty.
Willona wanted to chat longer but Anggi said, “There's something I have to do. I'll call you later."
"Watch?"
Anggi hung up.
He put down his phone and walked over to Melisa.
Melissa was busy in front of her laptop. His brows were wrinkled and his eyes were slightly sharpened. She looked like a serious mistress at work.
If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would have never believed that a five-year-old child was adept at using computers.
Melisa's IQ is very high and her brain can exceed adults in thinking.
Anggi asked, "Have you gotten company status from Sebastian's family?"
"Yes. Look at it" said Melisa.
Anggi nodded and sat down beside his son. He really saw the results.
Sebastian's family is rich but their business lines are limited. They have been trying to jump into new business in the last two years but there have been difficulties at the last moment. Their family wealth will begin to decline.
She reads the data Melisa hacked from Sebastian's family website.
The documents show that Sebastian's family plans to invest in e-commerce to save their company's precarious situation.
Alexander's family also had the intention to plunge into e-commerce, therefore they formed a working relationship through marriage.
Anggi was thinking when Melisa suddenly asked, "Mom, why do you want me to check on Sebastian's family?"
"Why do you think I want you to do this?"
"To not marry Andre Sebastian?"
Anggi ruffled the pretty boy's straight hair. “Smart child.”
Because of his high IQ, Anggi can not treat him like a normal child, so their conversation is always about adult topics.
*****
It was Sunday, so Anthonio was downstairs, with everyone.
Anggi takes Melisa to the dinner and breakfast table.
Sandra's laughter could be heard from the living room. “Annual event tonight will hold a diamond necklace auction. That's very expensive. Edward just called me and said he'd get the diamond necklace as a wedding present for me."
Anggi had a quiet breakfast with his son and planned to take a walk in the park outside later.
Melisa is still in her infancy. It was good for him to go out and enjoy the sun.
"Figure, you should be present also at the annual party tonight," Anthonio said in a commanding tone.
Sandra heard him and reacted with a grim look.
“The Sebastian family will also be present. Think of it as an opportunity to get closer to Andre,” Anthonio said.
Anggi just muttered the answer.
After breakfast, she took Melisa away from the dinner table.
Sandra glared at Anggi as she walked away. Unhappy, he said, “Where is your manners? Dad talked to you and you didn't even give a good response.”
Jihan glanced at her daughter. "Let's. Your brother just came back. Give him time to adjust.”
“You're still defending him? He insulted you yesterday. Did you forget that?” Sandra's anger was obvious.
"Oh, forget it." Jihan stopped her daughter from talking.
Anthonio was also unhappy with Anggi's response.
It was as if Anggi no longer respected him as a father, but on second thought, Anggi was just a tool for him, so he also did not need to be angry at him.
He got up and said, "I'm going up to talk to dad."
"certain." Jihan nodded respectfully. He was the one who took good care of Anthonio all along and all men would love a woman like her. He is intelligent, obedient, and knows his place in the house.
Only after Anthonio ascended did Jihan return to her original form.