Chapter 51

This morning, before leaving for the meeting, Darwin deliberately took Velove first to the Wijaya Group building. His wife has scheduled meetings with her father and Leighton to discuss the development of the ongoing mining business in Malaysia.

Darwin should have attended today's meeting. But, because they already had other agendas, inevitably, Velove, who was also the leader, eventually replaced the husband's role.

"Is it serious that I replace your position?" asked Velove when the car that Darwin was driving was driving toward the Wijaya Group building.

Darwin in his position nodded. While continuing to focus on driving, the man responded to his wife's words.

"Yes, honey. Especially today, you are the one who will replace me first. You know, from the start I already had an agenda for meeting with Mr. William and it couldn't be postponed let alone transferred to someone else."

Velove nodded in understanding. William Altmojo is a rather fussy client. Every business meeting with the Khiel Group, this middle-aged man doesn't want to be represented by anyone else. He kept asking Darwin to host or meet him in person.

Because he is a big client and has been working together for a long time, Darwin can't help but give in and choose to obey. He did everything to make William feel at home as a work partner with his company.

"Then, is it okay if I'm going to be with Nathan later?"

Velove at that moment also glanced. Waiting really, what answer would her husband give to her question just now.

"No problem," Darwin replied, turning around briefly. "Anyway, during the meeting, you two weren't alone. Papa Darius was also participating in this meeting. So, what do I need to be afraid of?"

Velove smiled happily. It was also a relief for the first time that Darwin didn't protest, insinuate, or maybe forbid himself from going because Nathan was also there.

As soon as the car that Darwin was driving arrived in front of the building's lobby, he didn't leave immediately. The man took the time to accompany Velove first to his father's room.

"Good morning, Pa," greeted Darwin when he and Velove entered Darius' room. In Darwin's eyes, he could see his father-in-law enjoying coffee while reading something. I don't know about work files. Or about other matters.

"Win, come here. Accompany Papa for coffee first," Darius asked, waving his hand at him. Give the code to the son-in-law to approach.

"Pa..." Velove scolded. "Darwin must hurry. He has a meeting with Pak William Atmojo at 10 o'clock."

Darius chuckled. Glancing at the watch on his hand, the man then replied with a relaxed expression.

"Still an hour, baby. Keep Papa for coffee no more than 15 minutes."

"But, Pa----"

"Husstt," Darwin hissed, shaking his head. Giving a code to his wife not to argue with what Darius asked just now. "It's okay, honey. It's still an hour away. It's okay if I accompany Papa to chat for a while."

Darius smiled victoriously. Again, the man pointed his hand and then asked Darwin to sit down immediately. Not long after, the middle-aged man's secretary entered with a tray containing the two cups of drink that Darius had ordered.

"Come on, Win, drink the coffee first. There's vanilla cake too, Velove's favorite and you have to try it."

Darwin could not refuse. He also complied when Darius asked him to talk while enjoying coffee.

While Velove itself looks busy. He focused on re-checking the files that would be brought and presented when facing Leighton's representatives later.

"Dad, it's 9.30 a.m. Darwin's goodbye first. Later, when he has free time, Darwin will accompany Papa to chat again."

Darius nodded. The man invited his son-in-law to continue his activities.

"Be careful on the road, Win. Later, when you have a day off from work, Papa wants you to play golf together. Do the math so that we can add to our business relations as well."

"Don't worry, Pa. Just set the schedule, Darwin will definitely accompany Papa anywhere. If that's the case, once again Darwin says goodbye. I'll take care of Velove too. You see, it's a bit of a hassle having a beautiful wife. I'm really afraid of being glanced at by the bosses." another big one."

Darius laughed crisply. While Velove was in his seat, he immediately frowned at the temptation that Darwin was throwing. As soon as the husband left, he then approached Darius and then sat right in front of the man.

"Papa's all right, right?"

For some reason, from the many questions, Velove even discussed health. In fact, if you take a look at Darius's current condition, he's fine. The heart disease that the man had never even recurred like it had before.

"Papa is healthy, son. This is all thanks to you. It's undeniable, seeing you and Darwin as happy as they are now, makes daddy's immunity go up."

Velove smiled happily. In his heart of course he is eternally grateful. In the end the happy marriage that his father hoped would come true. The fear of divorce in the future has also disappeared. Now, all that remains is to realize one more of his father's dreams, namely to give grandchildren as soon as possible.

"Velove is happy to see Papa healthy like this. Velove and Darwin are even trying to give him grandchildren as soon as Papa asked for."

Darius nodded with a smile. As soon as he saw Nathan coming into the room, he immediately asked the princess to get ready.

"Nathan, have you made reservations for the restaurant I ordered?" asked Darius while walking together down the corridor of the building towards the meeting room.

Nathan nodded swiftly. Following Darius' steps, the man gave his explanation.

"Yes, sir. Mrs. Velove helped with the reservation and prepared a place to host Leighton's party after attending the meeting. I have made sure the hotel to stay is also ready."

"Good," Darius nodded. "Then, I want after Velove's presentation, you back up and explain about the problems we've been facing lately."

Nathan nodded. The man gladly accepted the given order. After entering the meeting room and giving a few greetings, Darius opened the event and invited the princess to carry out her duties.

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Nathan just kept watching how Velove presented the work progress that the company had been doing for some time. When it was his turn to move forward, Nathan did the same. Full of confidence, he carries out what is his duty and responsibility.

Nathan also had a lot of discussions and discussions with Leighton. Making Darius increasingly consider his performance and totality in handling important tasks.

"Are you sure you're not going to have lunch with Pak Darius and the guests?" asked Nathan at the front of the room. Currently, he and Velove are waiting for Darius, who is still involved in a little conversation with Leighton's party.

"Yeah, I really can't come with you guys," Velove said with a look of regret on his face. Today, his work schedule can be said to be quite tight. "At two o'clock, I already have an appointment with one of the guests. Since Darwin isn't there, I'll be the one to replace him."

Nathan nodded knowingly. Even if he were Darwin, surely Velove would also do the same thing.

"How about you and Darwin?"

Dismissing the discussion about lunch, Nathan suddenly asked about Velove and Darwin's current relationship. Although actually already know from Deasy. He wanted to hear directly from the lips of his ex-girlfriend.

"Me and Darwin so far so good."

"And you have fixed it not separated?"

Velove that second also raised his face. Even though it was almost a whisper, he heard clearly what Nathan asked just now.

"Deasy told you again about me not getting divorced?"

Nathan nodded without hesitation. After all, he thought for what also hidden. After all, Deasy has always been a valid source of news regarding anything related to Velove.

"When did he tell you about you who had made the choice not to divorce like the original plan. And are you serious about that decision?"

This time it was Velove's turn to nod. It seemed that he really needed to explain this to Nathan.

"Darwin and I have thought about this carefully. Because we felt that we were suitable for each other, in the end we both decided to continue the marriage."

"After what Darwin did to you?"

Once again Velove nodded and now even accompanied by a smile.

"Everyone has a dark past. I don't have the right to judge. After all, I live for the future. It's not just getting lost or trapped in the past. Even if Darwin had acted stupid before, I'm sure this time he can change and prove his commitment. ."

"And that means there is no longer a chance for me to come back with you?"

Velove took a deep breath. From the look in Nathan's eyes, he could see how disappointed the man was right now. But, what else can I do. He has already made his choice. And now, indeed Darwin has succeeded in filling his heart.

"Nathan ... from the start I warned you that you don't have to wait for me. From the beginning I also said, even if I love Darwin or not, I will try to carry out my marriage sincerely. Try to be faithful until finally I myself say that's enough After all, you're a nice guy and I'm sure you'll ----"

"No," Nathan interrupted, shaking his head. The man even gave a faint smile. Trying too hard to deny what he heard. "You're the only one who's been the best, Ve."

"That's because you don't want to open your heart at all. Try after this, open your heart to other women. I'm sure you can get better than me."

Nathan averted his eyes for a moment. Stare straight ahead. The man smiled once again while continuing to shake his head.

"I think, in the end we will be matched."

"I'm really sorry, Nathan," Velove begged again.

Nathan nodded. Trying very hard to make room for what Velove has decided.

"Are you happy now?"

Velove of course nodded. Don't ask how happy he is right now. Darwin is even now able to drive him crazy. I do not know, since when she fell in love with her husband.

"I'm happy. So happy."

"In that case, I congratulate you. Sincerely from the bottom of my heart, I wish you to always be happy."

Meanwhile in a different place, Darwin had just finished his meeting with William. Intention to go back to the office, suddenly his cell phone rang.

Taking a quick glance, there was no name displayed on the screen. Only unknown numbers keep calling.

Initially, Darwin chose to ignore it. He is indeed not used to receiving or responding to new, unknown numbers.

However, a few moments later, another notification came in. There is one message sent from the unknown number.

+62 853 0000 1234 : Win, please pick up my phone this is really important.

Darwin was shocked by the contents of the message he read. Not long after, his cell phone rang again. Out of curiosity, that second he also pulled over the car to then pick it up.

"Hello?"

"Hello Win."

Darwin was silent for a few seconds. He knew exactly whose voice was speaking at this moment.

"Vicky?"

"Win, can we meet now?"

Darwin was even more flabbergasted. For what purpose did Vicky suddenly call and even invite him to meet.

Does Darwin agree? Of course not. He didn't want the meeting to lead to things that could misunderstand Velove.

"Vicky, what else do we want to meet? Isn't our business finished?"

"I know," said Vicky on the other end. "But this is really important. I have something to tell you and tell you. After all, I don't have anyone but you."

Darwin was shaking again. He didn't even respond to the request that Vicky made just now. To the extent that the woman on the other side was heard whining again.

"Win, please. I promise, this is our last meeting. After that, I won't bother you again."

Darwin took a deep breath. Consider for a moment, then speak simply.

"You wait a moment. I have something to do."

Darwin then pressed the hold button on his cellphone. At the same second, he tried to contact Velove. With the intention of asking permission from his wife whether or not to meet Vicky.

But unfortunately, Velove never picked up. Darwin repeatedly repeated the call, but Velove still didn't respond. Maybe it's busy or on the road. This of course makes Darwin more dilemma.

"Hello, Vicky," Darwin greeted back when the call he addressed to Velove did not receive an answer.

"How about it, Win? Can you meet me now?"

"I really can't."

"Please, Win. I'm not going to do anything wrong. If you're scared, we can meet in a public place or crowd. Or you can bring a friend too to make sure I don't mess up. Please, meet me one last time."

Darwin, who had been confused before, finally agreed. In fact, he himself chose the place for the meeting with Vicky. This is done to anticipate bad things. He deliberately chose a famous restaurant, so he wouldn't be seen as alone with Vicky.

After about 10 minutes of driving, Darwin finally arrived at a well-known restaurant. Not wanting to waste time, he immediately looked for Vicky's whereabouts. When Netranya caught the whereabouts of her ex-lover, Darwin immediately approached her.

"Vicky," Darwin called when he arrived at the table he ordered.

Vicky, who was sitting down, immediately got up. Stepping closer, and unexpectedly even throwing hugs towards Darwin. More than that, he also sounded crying. Of course this made Darwin confused himself.

From another corner of the restaurant, unexpectedly there was the figure of Darius who was with his entourage and had just left the VIP room of the restaurant. When he was about to walk away, his eyes accidentally caught Darwin's presence.

Darius was taken aback for a few moments. Especially with his own eyes, he saw how his daughter-in-law was in a hugging position with another woman.