Chapter 67

"Are you sure you don't want to read what the contents of the file you are signing are like first?"

Seeing Darwin so casually signing every sheet of paper Adrian had just handed him made Darius laugh. Whether it's because he's ignorant or has given up on himself, Darwin really looks like a person who doesn't care anymore.

Maybe just tired. Or it could be that Darwin did this because he had other plans ready.

"What else is there to read, Pa?" said Darwin in a flat voice. "Ah, sorry for being presumptuous. I mean Pak Darius Wijaya," the man corrected hastily. "Obviously there's a notary's name written on the very top corner of the paper. That means I just signed the divorce papers, right? So what's the point of reading it? After all, it won't change anything."

Darius just nodded. Now, he could conclude that Darwin was already lazy or tired of dealing with him. Instead of taking the opportunity to read it carefully, the man just ignored it.

"It could be that the contents are not about divorce. Aren't you afraid that the letter contains the Khiel Group which I still take over even though you leave Velove?"

Darwin smiled slightly. There was not the slightest bit of worry on his face.

"I'm sure someone like Pak Darius can't break a promise."

Darius laughed again. Nodding for the umpteenth time, the man then replied to his son-in-law's words.

"Yes, if you are sure. I assume you agree with everything written in the file."

Darwin didn't budge. He no longer cared about what his father-in-law would do. Most importantly, the status of the Khiel Group can be secure and all workers who depend there for their livelihood will not lose their livelihoods.

It didn't matter to him that he had to lose Velove. Most importantly, all the good people Darius, Velove, father, and all of his cousins know that he has tried his best to prove that he really wants to return with Velove. If in the end it fails and even if the request for a second chance is not approved, then he can't do anything else.

"Adrian..." Darius called then to the assistant who had been standing guard behind him. "Get Velove and tell him to come in here."

"Yes, sir," Adrian nodded immediately. The forty year old man immediately carried out what Darius ordered.

After a minute, Velove appeared to enter the room with Adrian. Darius waved his hand. Asked the princess to sit next to Darwin.

"What's wrong, Papa?" asked Velove. He certainly wanted to know for what purpose he was suddenly summoned to appear.

Meanwhile, Darius seemed to lean his body. Relaxing and smiling, the man explained his intent and purpose for summoning the princess.

"I'm sure you already know about the choice that Papa proposed to Darwin, right?"

Velove nodded. Previously, Darius had already told the story. Even Darwin had also explained it to him during their previous meeting.

"Papa asked Darwin to choose Velove or Khiel Group, right?"

"Yes," Darius nodded. "And you're not curious about what your husband chose?"

Velove was silent for a moment. Turning around, he stared intently at Darwin.

"What do you choose, Win?"

Darwin turned around too. Staring deeply, the man answered Velove's question softly.

"Ve... sorry if my choice disappointed you. I ----"

"He prefers the Khiel Group to you, son," Darius interrupted on purpose. "It's been proven from here, right? If you really don't mean anything in Darwin's life."

"Not like that, Ve," Darwin shook his head defensively. Where did he receive cornered like this. Of course he had thought carefully about all the decisions he made. And what Darius said is 100% not true. "I chose Khiel Group because there were many considerations."

"Reason!" said Darius again. It seemed that this man was very happy to disturb Darwin who was trying to explain to Velove. "In fact, if he chooses you, everything Papa has will automatically belong to him, including the Khiel Group. Darwin is your husband after all. After all, only abnormal people reject Velove, who actually has everything."

Darwin laughed dryly. For some reason, he felt tickled by what Darius said just now.

"Pak Darius, I'm sorry. This is a matter of pride too. I love your daughter and want to return to be her companion because it is sincere from the bottom of my heart. Not because she is lucky and because she has more wealth than me, so I took advantage of her. That was not my intention "Even if I choose Velove, I don't expect to lead the company that you have built. What is it for? After all, I already have the Khiel Group, which my parents and I started when we were small, until now it is growing rapidly."

"Without my help, the Khiel Group would also go bankrupt," Darius sneered.

"That's because I haven't gotten into it yet, right? Don't close your eyes, everyone also knows that after I'm in control, the Khiel Group's condition is gradually getting better. In fact, hasn't the injection of funds that the Wijaya Group given been returned in full?"

After talking at length, Darwin then turned back to Velove. He stared at his wife, then spoke softly. Also hope that this time his father-in-law doesn't interrupt or interrupt him when giving an explanation to his wife.

"I apologize for choosing the Khiel Group. Not because I don't love you, Ve. For God's sake, sincerely from the bottom of my heart, I love you. However, circumstances forced me to choose the Khiel Group. I can't be happy with you "Meanwhile, employees who have loyally devoted themselves to my family's company must be replaced by staff that the Wijaya Group has provided. No, I can't be that evil, Ve."

"Never mind, Velove...." Darius said after the man was silent for a while. Darius also seems itchy if he doesn't interfere. "You don't need to think about it anymore. It's better if you just sign the files that daddy has provided. After all, Darwin has also signed each sheet. So, now it's your turn."

Velove took a deep breath. May toward the father. Without saying a word, he grabbed the pen that Adrian proffered. Then join in affixing signatures on every sheet that his father has provided.

"Since you both have signed the available files, now please leave. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation."

Velove didn't say a word. Choosing to nod, the woman got up and then left the room first. After a few minutes, it was Darwin's turn to follow.

So met at the front of the room. Darwin hurriedly approached Velove. The intention of the heart wants to return to explain to his wife so that there is no misunderstanding.

"Ve... I ---"

"That's enough," said the woman quickly. He smiled and looked back at Darwin. "You don't need to explain. Like I said before, whatever it is you choose, I'm sure it's the best and you've thought it through carefully."

Velove then hugged briefly. Then after that he left Darwin who was still speechless.

***

Coming home from work and when he got home, Darwin paused in the room for a while. After cleaning up, instead of eating dinner, he chose to be alone in the study.

While sitting daydreaming, Darwin occasionally pays attention to the rows of photographs of himself and Velove that they took while on vacation together. Without noticing Darwin smiled. Hoping to be able to repeat the good times with his wife, even if you think about it, of course it's impossible. Moreover, in the near future the two of them will be separated.

"Why do I have to fall in love at the last moment like this, Ve? I should have realized and learned to love you from a long time ago," Darwin said while stroking one of the photos in front of him.

Engrossed in daydreaming, Darwin's cell phone rings. Taking a quick glance, Randy's name was there. Even though he is lazy, he still chooses to pick up the call. Darwin knew very well that Randy would definitely contact him repeatedly if he deliberately ignored her.

"What is it?"

"You're okay, right?" asked the man on the other side. After all, from Samuel Randy also knows that Darwin ultimately prefers the Khiel Group over Velove, the woman he is currently in love with.

"I'm fine," Darwin said weakly.

"Thank God. I thought you were desperate to kill yourself."

"Haphazard!" Darwin chuckled in annoyance. "Even if you want to fall down, there's no way I'm going to kill myself at all."

"Yes, that's right, Win. It's really a loss if you end your life. If you need a replacement woman, you can ask me. Later I'll help find what kind of model you want. Want a sugar baby, a tinting virgin, a widow at the forefront, or there are also aunties? ."

"You're crazy! How did you change your profession to become a pimp? Besides, you don't need to be too stylish. You haven't had a partner yourself until now."

"Eh, I don't have a partner, not because I don't sell well! But, because I'm picky," Randy argued, not accepting it.

"It's up to you what to say."

"I'm serious, offer it, Win. Who knows you ----"

Before Randy could finish her sentence, Darwin, who was already lazy, seemed to have deliberately ended the call. In fact, when Randy tried to contact him again, instead of being rejected, Darwin even deliberately blocked his cousin's number.

"Don't bother!" he muttered angrily.

Looking back at the row of photos in front of him, Darwin heard a faint knock on his office door. Not long after, the figure of his father appeared who had come without giving any news beforehand.

"Papa..." he called and stood up. "Daddy with who?"

"Alone," said Gerald. When Darwin asked to sit down, he immediately took a position right at the end of the sofa. "Papa purposely came to see how you are."

"Darwin's fine."

Gerald nodded. Judging from his glasses, visually Darwin does look fine. But, who knows the contents of the heart of his son.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

This time Darwin nodded. It's also pointless to be angry or sorry, right? After all, now everything has happened. Darius Wijaya's decision is also final and cannot be contested anymore.

"The most important thing is that the Khiel Group can be saved, Pa. You don't need to worry about Darwin."

"But what about Velove?" asked Gerald worriedly. Seeing the struggle that Darwin was doing, he was well aware that his son was serious about fighting for the woman whose status was his wife.

Gerald remembered correctly, even though Darwin used to be angry and admit that he was upset because he had to be arranged with a woman he didn't love at all. However, as time went on and with God's power, Darwin's feelings gradually changed. Now that he has truly fallen in love, Darwin inevitably has to accept the fate of being separated as punishment for his heinous deeds in the past.

"If Velove is indeed Darwin's soul mate, he will definitely return to Darwin's side, Pa. What is certain, Darwin has tried his best. Not being silent and big mouth like what Papa Darius accuses."

Gerald smiled. A little relieved because Darwin looks mature and willing to accept what is now happening to him.

"Papa always prays for the best for you, Win. Papa is sure, after this you will definitely get immeasurable happiness."

Darwin nodded and then smiled. Inwardly agreeing to the sincere prayer that his father had just said.

Continuing to make small talk discussing all kinds of work matters, this time it was Reni who seemed to be knocking on Darwin's office door. Once inside, the household assistant immediately conveyed his meaning.

"Mr. Darwin, sorry if I disturb your time. Downstairs, there are guests looking for you."

Darwin's eyebrows knit together. According to him, he did not have an appointment. Even if his cousins come, they never mince words waiting. Always went straight to where Darwin was.

"Who?" asked Darwin curiously.

"You'd better just look below."

Darwin quickly got up. Together with Gerald, he quickly went down to the first floor. As soon as he entered the living room, his netra immediately caught the presence of Velove and also Darius and his assistant.

Of course Darwin was wondering. For what purpose did his wife and in-laws come to his house at night. Do they have urgent business to attend to tonight?

"Velove? What's wrong?" he inquired with a questioning face.

"You should welcome Velove with joy, Win."

Not Velove, as usual, without being invited by Darius, who answered Darwin's question. The man even displayed an expression that was very difficult to decipher.

"Meaning? What's this?"

Darius laughed sarcastically. A clear clicking sound was heard flowing from his lips. I don't know what else he will say after this.

"Adrian..." Darius called out to his assistant. "Please bring in the Velove suitcase that is in the car," the man ordered.

"What's this all about?" asked Darwin once again. Increasingly, he was made even more curious by the attitude of his wife and in-laws.

"As you heard before. So, since your exam period for the past few days is over and Papa thinks you have passed, then as promised, Papa returns Velove to your side."

"W-what? Returning the Velove?"

"Yeah," Darius nodded. "Starting tonight, Velove can return to live with you. And the two of you can return to a household like before."

Darwin was stunned. Blinking her eyes repeatedly, she tried to digest what her mother-in-law had just said. Until not long, a big question arose in him.

"This is serious, right?"