Married Bad Boy

The Part 87

Instead of being happy because the goal is almost achieved, Mahendra is silent. His jaw hardened with a tense face. He squeezed his hand that was leaning against the arm of the chair.

Widya. The news did not make him happy. Isn't that what he wanted from the beginning?

"So they're getting close?"

Widya nodded nervously as Mahendra asked without looking at her. He wondered what made the middle-aged man before him dissatisfied.

"Then what's your plan?"

My plan? Widya was getting confused to hear it. I can't guess where this conversation is going. Mahendra had never wanted to care about his plans before. He only tells her to get away from Azri's life after making Azri fall in love with Lia, period.

"I'm going to go. In accordance with the agreement," said Widya slowly. If he could, he would prefer not to say that answer. Leaving Azri's life was the cruelest order.

Mahendra said nothing, just******* weight came out of his mouth. His hands were raised massaging his forehead which was beginning to fill with wrinkles. Seeing her father-in-law seemed to think hard, Widya suddenly remembered the question that was constantly ringing in her mind.

"Actually, there's one thing I want to ask." Widya hesitates to ask.

Mahendra stopped massaging his forehead. The man looked curious.

"Did you know Lia looks a lot like Azri's ex-lover?"

The body of the man in front of him jolted with wide-eyed turns. "You mean Yuna?"

Widya blinked in shock. He knew, of course, he thought, "Yes," he replied in a slow and distant voice.

This time Mahendra became more agitated. His reaction made Widya eager to dig deeper.

"You certainly know Yuna died in an accident at sea. Is there any chance that Lia is Yuna?"

The question caused a heavy jolt to Mahendra. "No, no. I don't know," he said limply, as if Widya's question had sucked up a lot of her power. “They have very similar faces. I also felt Yuna rising from her grave when she saw Lia for the first time. I'm not sure they're the same person. Like anything, the way they speak is very different."

Mahendra threw his gaze out the window with an agitated look. Implied deep wounds from the twinkle dimmed those eyes.

Widya felt a tension enveloping the air around them. He was sure Mahendra would tell him something astonishing.

"I'm responsible for Yuna's death." Widya.

"I used to threaten her into leaving Azri while they were still in a relationship. Azri doesn't know about this at all. I secretly met him at his apartment in America. If he doesn't leave Azri, then I'll revoke the scholarship I've given him."

"Scholarship?"

"Yuna is one of the student exchange students funded by Pradipta Group. I was very surprised to learn that she and Azri were in a relationship. At that time I was so overpowered by high prestige that it was hard for me to accept the fact that my only son was in a relationship with a poor girl who grew up in an orphanage like that girl."

Widya's body shuddered at hearing it. He looked at the man who rubbed his face in frustration. He could not say anything to the story he heard. He was too scared to react.

"The girl is beautiful and smart and Azri has a lot of money to attract her attention. I thought that the girl was only after Azri's treasure because of that when she invited Yuna to meet me and said that she would marry him, I rejected her firmly. We had a big fight. That's when I threatened Yuna. Some time later I heard the girl died on the voyage with Azri. After the incident Azri changed back, the more difficult the day to control. To be honest as an old man I am so sorry to have ruined his hopes. I'm sure Azri's rebellion is a form of disappointment in me. I'm a bad old man."

It was hard for Widya to swallow her saliva. The pain of his throat hearing that. It turns out that there is another reason why Azri hates her father so much. In addition to his father thinking too much about business, the man also indirectly snatched his lover.

"Then a few months ago, Lia showed up." Mahendra speechless. "He said he came to ask for justice."

Widya's eyes widened. "What did Lia say at that time? Asking you to match him with Azri?"

Mahendra shakes. "He wants me to give up all of Pradipta Group's assets in exchange for this company's debt to his company."

Widya could not hide her surprise anymore. So the company where he worked all this time has a large debt to GN Group? It's hard to believe, anyway.

"Is this company really in debt? How could no one know about this?"

"GN Group committed a lot of fraud and used various means to cripple the progress of Pradipta Group. They've been after this company for a long time. But since I refused to cooperate, they were forced to resort to such a cunning tactic that I-this company was heavily in debt to them."

"Is there no other way to avoid that debt? If they do use sneaky means, we can report them to the police.“

"You think I didn't try to do it? They trap so seamlessly that it is difficult to find their mistakes. The last way is to try hard to survive."

Mahendra breathed a heavy breath. "And now Lia came, threatening me with that debt to get me to follow her wishes. The girl said that I should marry Azri to her then she would consider reducing those debts."

"So, Azri is the ransom for this company's debt? And you did it? For money?" Widya doesn't believe it. Just like Azri said, for Mahendra business is everything.

"I don't know what the girl's real purpose is. But I can't give up my son either."

"But you still do it!” angry Azri.

Mahendra could feel Widya's anger. However, he had to keep explaining it, "I have to do it. If I hand over the Pradipta Group, what about the fate of all its employees? You don't know the GN President. How many companies have been taken over by him? All the old employees of the company were fired and replaced by new employees of his choice."

Widya can't retaliate. It's stuck.******* long out of Mahendra's mouth. "I can't let the thousands of people who have hung their lives on the Pradipta Group lose their jobs. How much loss will they incur if the company is taken over? Even if I never thought about myself. If President GN or his daughter wants to have my house or something else I'll give it to her."

"Then why did you ask me to marry Azri? What is the real reason that made you choose me to do this? I-" Widya lowered her head. He can't cry.

"Then what about the deal? Why should I leave after Azri becomes CEO?"

That makes sense. If Mahendra really wanted Azri to be stronger, he should not have separated Azri from his happiness again.

"To protect you and Azri."

Widya's eyes widened. He looked at his father-in-law with a rustling heart. Mahendra's expression was full of pain. “When my plan fails, you can stay away while carrying the ownership letter of the asset. I changed it to be in your name with a valid letter so that Gn Group cannot retrieve it. While you're apart, I'll find a way to save the company. At that time I will explain everything to Azri so that we can both find solutions to fight the GN President and his daughter."

Mahendra is massaging his temples. “Since the beginning I shouldn't have been involved with the GN President. Things have gotten worse since Lia's appearance. Her figure that resembled Yuna was truly shocking."

"Lia had the same face as Yuna. Are they the same person?" widya raau.

"I'm sure they're not the same person. I don't know how Lia found out about Yuna and used that to blackmail me."

"It happened before you asked me to marry Azri?”

Mahendra nodded.

"Then what about the cooperation project and why the board of directors didn't know about it."

"They know" said Mahendra weakly. "President GN has bought the hearts of the board of directors with some money while making them pretend to obey me even though they secretly stabbed me from behind. About the project it's just their wits so that the company is tied to the GN Group."

Jeez, Widya closed her eyes because her head started to feel dizzy. So all this time it was just a show. It is fitting that Widya feels that Mahendra is pretending. The man was not really happy when Azri managed to persuade GN Group to establish a cooperative relationship. For that he risked something valuable. In other words, he was only used as a pacemaker for Azri?

"Do you really want me to go?"

Widya asked in a low and low voice. Anyone could feel such a poignant wound from his tone.

With great regret Mahendra nodded. "Yes. Your goodness. Especially now that you're pregnant. Lia's not something you have to deal with. He's just like his father, a monster."

"How about Azri? Don't you think about her feelings in the slightest?"

"Oh, for God's sake," said Mahendra resigned. "I've always thought about her feelings for a lifetime. It's just that the kid hates me too much to realize it. If I could I'd like to let you guys stay together. But Lia had threatened me if I didn't immediately tell you to leave, she would-" Mahendra fell silent.

Widya. "What will?"

"She's going to hurt Azri and my other family."

That is why Mahendra moved Azri's grandfather to another place. Widya also recently realized that she rarely met Aunt Swari and Zavir. He looked at Mahendra pitya. At nearly sixty years old Mahendra had to bear this heavy burden. And how could there be anyone who did not have a conscience like Lia? Risking the lives of others to get his wish.

"Therefore please Widya." Mahendra got up from his chair. Begging Widya in a soft voice. “Protect Azri by going from her life. And protect your baby from Lis. She is the only grandchild I have. Someone who will carry on the family lineage of Pradipta.“

Widya cried hearing that. Where could he refuse the middle-aged man's request after begging him for forgiveness.

"Sorry Dad," Widya whispered softly, "I can't possibly leave Azri. I don't know what will happen to him if I leave. He has felt so much suffering. Now he is happy. Should I take that smile back from her?"

Widya fell silent to calm herself from her sobbing. “After I heard the story about Lia, I was increasingly unable to leave Azri. Lia would probably torture Azri by exploiting Azri's guilt towards Yuna. I've been watching him, Azri Bahkah can't refuse Lia's request because the girl reminded him of Yuna who died because of her. Azri she-" Widya chokes because of her crying.

Everything is too painful. She recalled Lia's words that Yuna was part of her past.

If it is true that he is Yuna who came for revenge, then Azri is in danger. Azri can be tortured by the girl without being realized by her own.

"Lia knew of my plan against her threat from the start. He let me marry Azri to you."

Mahendra laughed. He had been played by such a cunning boy like Lia. She was just like her father, Matthew. Everyone would not expect evil in themselves if not seen up close.

There were no more tears that he could give disappointed, obviously. He regretted letting himself be used by this man. And he will never forgive Lia for making Mahendra forced to involve him in this game. If indeed Lia's plan to take revenge on Azri and Mahendra whether it was related to the accident Yuna had experienced or not, he would not let the girl win.

"Alright, according to your orders I will go," Widya said coldly.

Mahendra sighs in relief. He got up to pick something up after coming back he put a key on the table in front of Widya.

"This is the key to the villa I gave you. Take good care of that place. Many of my memories and my late wife are left there. I hope my granddaughter will grow happy among all those memories. After this, never go to see Azri again or try to contact her in any way. We have to calm Lia down first, make her feel like winning after that I will slowly explain everything to Azri. Maybe after that there will be a way to solve everything and if that time comes, you can go back to Azri. I will be happy to welcome you and my granddaughter. Therefore until that time comes, stay away from us.“

With a sick feeling Widya took it. He nodded with a bright look. So he really has to go and let Azri face Lia alone?

"What if Azri's looking for me?" ask him with a wounded tone. "Can I see him?"

"Azri won't be looking for you, I assure you. Didn't you yourself say, she couldn't refuse Lia's request because it reminded her of Yuna. Azri loved Yuba very much. I doubt this time Azri won't love her."

There were no other words more piercing than the ones he heard at the moment. Just now the man gave her hope and so quickly he dropped the dream?

Although he did not want to believe it, but the other corner of his heart was sure Azri would not even remember it if he had been with Lia all day.

Connect ....

And this is the real truth.