TRAPPING A RICH MAN

CHAPTER 4

"You really want to look for death? you know your return here has brought big trouble for the family. Look what you've done! You sleep with a woman, she's the son of your mother's friend."

"I don't.." then Arshaka turned to Marina furiously. "It must be you who set me up, right?"

Marina continued to cry bitterly and did not answer Arshaka's words. Of course that adds to the annoyance on Arshaka's chest. "Hey, let's quickly explain to my family!!!" Arshaka did not like Marina who appeared in her eyes acting.

Faced with such conditions, Marina was bowed. He knew clearly that what he had done must have infuriated Arshaka. Marina who sat down crying as if she wanted to invite the sympathy of the Virendra family.

"Stop, he's obviously the victim. Why are you accusing him of back? Mama's ashamed of what you did." The always affectionate Lady Desi now chose to defend Marina and turned to attack her beloved Arshaka–putra.

Arshaka raised her eyebrows after hearing her Mama's words. This is not like his mother who is always on his side while being cornered.

It's insane! The morning joke that stifled Arshaka's chest. He was almost angry but unable to vapourize. He's in a difficult situation.

Arshaka is helpless under pressure from the family because it looks like he looks like a baj*ngan. He also complains about the treatment of his family.

Encompassed with great guilt, Marina spoke a thousand languages. In his deepest heart he clearly condemned his despicable act of trapping a man just for material sake.

'I'm sorry, forgive me...' Marina roared inwardly. Honestly, he was very afraid to do this. Her hand squeezed the blanket while shaking, for this one Marina could not lie. He was terrified.

"Mahs...Pah. I'm sure you guys have misunderstood. I don't remember anything about last night"

"Enough! Before this news spread, you should marry her as soon as possible. Who knows you've planted the seed and it would ruin the reputation of this family if she gave birth to this family's offspring without you marrying."

Arshaka nodded at his father's words. It was as if he was still in dreamland. After so many years spent abroad after returning home there was no warm welcome even the disaster that happened. This is totally absurd.

How could he suddenly have to marry a woman he did not know at all? Arshaka really can't believe that this is the nightmare of his life. He was not even given a chance to explain it to his family.

Marina is assisted by Ema to tidy up her appearance and everyone comes out of the room until all that is left is Arshaka with her disheveled face. Regret filled his face. He almost destroyed everything in his room. This is not what he wanted.

After that, Mr. Virendra held a family meeting, everyone gathered in the living room to discuss the big problem that was happening. Marina has not been sent home.

Arshaka sat as if being interrogated. He cannot fight his own family. He who has maintained the good name of his family even when he was abroad it was he himself who destroyed it even in his home. Impossible! He wanted to ruin his unlucky fate.

"I hope everyone who witnessed the incident can keep it a secret, if it leaks out you know what sanctions will be accepted? I will not hesitate to act decisively. This is all for the sake of the reputation the extended family has built." Mr. Virendra stood elegantly and with dignity. His words contained intimidation.

Who would dare to argue if Mr. Virendra has spoken and made a decision. If anyone dares, it's the same as looking to die.

On the other hand, Arshaka hated Marina so much. Her parents' decision concerns her future.

"I had one request before marrying that woman," Arshaka did not even glance at Marina, he stared straightly as firmness flashed in his eyes.

Everyone was tense, as Arshaka spoke and even proposed his request while he was on trial. Does that mean he's going to fight? All eyes were on him.

While Marina in her heart was filled with anxious feelings. Honestly, he felt tense being in this situation.

"I don't want my marriage to be publicized, and I marry her only as a form of no more responsibility. I already have a lover and it is only with my beloved that my official marriage is held."

Everyone was stunned by the statement that Arshaka made. "You mean, you want to marry a betel with her?" chirping Madame Desi.

Arshaka nodded, "Well, if she's pregnant and when my son is born, let me take care of her."

Marina is pale, she is taken advantage of by her family as well as Arshaka. What'd he get? There ain't! It was the same as insulting him. This is beyond Marina's prediction.

After hearing a lot of Arshaka's words, Mr. Virendra finally asked, "Who's your lover?"

"He is Vania Bagaskara,"

"Vania Bagaskara???" Mr. Virendra repeated, he remembered Bagaskara's last name. "She was the daughter of the Bagaskara family, the owner of the famous food company. Papa knew them" as soon as his face shone.

Like a blow into Marina's chest, obviously her rival is amazing and she's nothing. Surely the Virendra family will choose them. But because they uphold dignity, they are still willing to take responsibility.

"Ok, papa agrees with your proposal. If the granddaughter of the Virendra family is born, she will be considered your son with Vania. Well, papa agrees you're married to Vania because it will help improve the social status of this family."

Does that mean Marina is only considered a woman who gave birth to a child? What a chest tightness Marina, Mr. Virendra was also cruel as his son.

"Pa, it's the same as harming the woman. Kasian Marina, she's a friend's daughter. How did Mama explain it to him?" Madam Desi as a woman understood Marina's feelings.

"Our family wants to take responsibility for their daughter, and then what? We'll also give him life support. Nothing is more important than money, right?! You as a woman do not need to put forward emotionally, think using reason as well. The Bagaskara family, the distinguished family, our family also needs a foothold" said Mr. Virendra with arrogance.

Marina did not expect her fate would be like this, on the one hand she was used as a dairy cow for her family on the other hand she was made a child-producing woman. He's stuck with this game.

"How's Marina? Do you agree?" Mr. Virendra asked Marina all of a sudden, this made Marina seem like she was not given a good choice.

Marina felt claustrophobic, she was at a loss for words. It hurts him, he's like an object of ridicule with no self-respect.

This is already done, should he back off? Marina wrestled with her own thoughts. In her silence, Marina could not yet decide.

In that corner, Arshaka felt like he was winning. He's a smart guy, he knows how to turn the situation around.

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Seriate...