The Untouched Heart

Chapter 167 - Special Case

Hendra gave me the tablet. He opened his screen and a news filled the screen. Vivaldo is suspected of involvement in a major corruption at the ministry office where he works. One of his colleagues made a mistake so that their actions were smelled by investigators. His colleagues mentioned the names of the people involved, Vivaldo included.

But before the police came to his workroom or home, he had run away unknown where. They also went to Vivaldo's parents' house, the man still has not been found. Waw. Did he repeat the same mistake? Wh why? What he doesn't care about the fate of his great children without both their parents.

“Nora is a special case. His legal counsel is inviting me to meet tomorrow. I can't find any other mistake that could have dragged him to jail. Everything he did we can only sue him personally. So, his lawyer invites to find the best way out.”

“You mean by making peace? How much will he pay for my baby who has left? Does he have enough money to take his life?”

“Darling, don't do this. I will try my best, yes. If you want him to go to jail, then I'll try to keep the case going until the trial. I will reject all the peaceful efforts they offer.” Hendra hugged me tightly. I put my head on his chest, letting his affection calm my anger.

Being rich and influential is good. The error can be easily overcome as long as there is money. The trauma, pain, and loss experienced by victims is not their consideration to continue the legal process. So mean. How many times has he been free?

But the situation is also not supportive. I remember my mother and the pain she was suffering from. Mama needs a companion and she chooses Nora. If the woman is thrown in jail, what about the fate of Mama later?

“Can I attend the event tomorrow?” my many.

“Enough me and Oscar, baby.”

“That recording was a recording I had with Vivaldo. The two men attacked me, so I also have the right to attend to hear his confession on all the things he has done,” I said insisting. Hendra was upset. “Ya, already. I just came without your consent.”

“Good. Good. You can come with me tomorrow.” He also gave up. I jumped up happy, then kissed her as much as I did. He laughed happily.

“Papa! Papa!” Dira stood between us. Hendra let go of his embrace, then carried our daughter. I kissed her adorable cheek until she laughed amusedly. Then Ara came to seek attention as well by barking around our feet.

The vibration in my pocket caught my attention. I pulled my phone out of my dress pocket and saw a video conference call from my friends. They must have heard the news. I answered him and saw the faces of the four of them filling the screen.

“Congratulations, Zahara! Dicky and Vivaldo have already been rewarded for their actions!” say them simultaneously. I laughed hearing that. Hendra invited me to sit on one of the sofas. I comply. Dira sat on her lap, while Ara jumped on my thigh.

“Vivaldo is still at large, but it's only a matter of time until the police catch him. He won't be able to go far.” Qiana cheered happily.

“But Nora escaped again. How could he not be detained at the police station after his confession in his own hotel hall?” lindsey was disappointed.

“Seriously, Lindsey? You forget that the power of money exceeds the power of law?” Claudia rolled her eyeballs. “It's okay. His reputation is ruined. How ever his family tried to cover his kebobrokan, the world already knows.”

“Iya. In this way, we can focus on the big event that is already in sight.” Darla's eyes sparkled with pleasure. “Zahara, we already picked up our uniform dress this afternoon at the boutique. We were also allowed to see your order dress that was almost finished. We can't wait to see you wear it later!”

“And you won't be able to take your eyes off our best friend, Hendra,” said Qiana half teasingly. “Your wedding anniversary celebration will definitely be much more festive than your own wedding day.”

“That's impossible, Qiana. You didn't attend our wedding. It was the biggest wedding of the year. Any artist or child of authority no one can match him,” said Hendra in a proud tone. We laughed when we heard it.

The venue, catering, band and singer entertainers, clothing, invitations and all other details have been completed. Many people said they would come to the event. It wasn't as much as our wedding day, but I was still nervous.

We waited until Hadi left for school before we went to Hendra's office. I was surprised to see a crowd of reporters in front of the main entrance of my husband's office building. A security guard helped open the car door. Hendra held Dira with him, then I went out and stood by his side.

The security guards helped us break through the sea of reporters and made it through the glass door. This must be Nora. Hendra won't tell anyone about today's meeting. Basic attention seekers.

“Don't think about what happened up ahead. It's just their way of intimidating us. They think the decision will be swayed by media pressure. I'm sure after the meeting they will announce the results to the media. Of course with a little spice to make their side look right and we are always wrong.”

“I'm not afraid. We listen to offers from them, then we decide with Mr. Oscar and Zach for the next step.” I strengthened my resolve.

“You sure you won't change your mind again about this?” ask Hendra for the umpteenth time. I shook my head.

Mr. Oscar was already waiting for us by sitting on the sofa available in the waiting room. We walked together to the meeting room where the meeting was held. Nora is already inside with her legal advisers. He's not kidding. He brought three lawyers. Mom and Dad were sitting there with her.

Oh, so he used this way? He invited Papa and Mama to come and sit down as his defense? Okay. I'm not scared. He can bring my family or friends to his side too if he wants to. I had enough Hendra by my side to fight him.

One of the lawyers who came with him conveyed the purpose of their arrival. He represented Nora stating all the mistakes he had made against me and Hendra. He also expressed his client's desire to pursue the path of peace. The money he referred to as indemnity was not a small amount.

Mr. Oscar represented me and Hendra to answer their request. He mentioned some things that Nora had also done that she did not acknowledge. Then ask for compensation twice what they offer. With various considerations of morel and material losses that we experience due to their actions.

“Son, don't you think that number is too much?” asked Mama who suddenly interrupted the discussion.

“Pardon my presumption, Mrs Adhyana Mighty. But this is a meeting between my client and Nora. Third parties cannot intervene.” Mr. Oscar expressed his objection.

Nora and her three lawyers look serious with discussions between them. I knew that he wouldn't give up that easily. The money was not an impossible amount for him to fill. I'm sure he's spent more than that to launch his plans with Dicky and Vivaldo. Also when escaping from the law.

“That number is too much. Our clients will only accept seventy-five percent of it,” his lawyer said according to our allegations.

“If you do not want to pay as much compensation as we submit, then we will forward this case to the court.”

“Shortly. Don't do this, Hendra. Lower slightly. I didn't raise that much money overnight. I also worked hard to have everything I have now. What you ask for is a lot.” Nora pleads with Hendra.

“Good. If you can only pay that amount, we will accept it. But on one condition,” said I represent all of us. Nora raised both her eyebrows and looked at me with her arrogant gaze.

“OK. Tell me, what the terms are.”