Chapter 49

Coming home from the party and just got home, Samuel already had guests. Previously, he had indeed made an appointment with Randa and Axton to discuss something important.

Letting her husband focus on finishing his work, Ariana chose to enter the room first. Changed clothes then crawled up on the bed.

Even though there was a bit of an uneasy feeling, just before closing her eyes, Ariana still couldn't forget the moment of how she met Valerie earlier. It's great that he has been able to silence the evil mouth of Samuel's ex-lover for the umpteenth time.

"That's not much, Valerie. If you had resisted earlier, maybe I would have embarrassed you in front of many people," muttered Ariana.

Meanwhile, in his office, Randa immediately took out one of the memories from the bag he was carrying. Handing it over to Samuel, so that the man could immediately see and check it in person.

"I'm sure, after hearing the contents you will be happy, Ken," Randa muttered with a smile.

Samuel herself, who was curious, immediately put the memory into the laptop adapter. Opening supporting features, for the sake of hearing firsthand what is recorded there.

Previously, Randa did make a plan that could be said to be a bit brilliant. The man asked Samuel to invite Valerie to meet. Who would have thought that Valerie would fall for the bait by inviting Samuel to come to her apartment.

Once there, Samuel served Valerie with caution. When the woman was off guard and was preparing a drink, Samuel quickly slipped the tape recorder that she had deliberately placed in the decorative lamp, not far from the sofa.

After succeeding, Samuel kept trying to provoke conversation. Was hoping Valerie might be willing to tell me what happened. While Randa in the distance watching. Take part in listening while recording what conversations might be discussed.

Unfortunately, at that time, Valerie was smart at pretending. Hard fishing Samuel did not get any results.

However, God seems to be willing to cooperate. Who would have thought, when Randa checked the recording the next day, it turned out that there was accidentally a conversation between Rama and Valerie. The conversation was recorded on the device that Samuel previously installed.

"Why did Samuel suddenly come to your apartment?"

"It seems that your cousin is actively investigating who is behind the spread of information to the media about his marriage scandal. Just so you know, Ram, Samuel even showed me the CCTV footage when I was caught taking photos of documents in his room."

"Fortunately, I cleared Palma's security guard. So, I hastily deleted the CCTV footage. And now, there is no authentic evidence that the person who took the documents was his own ex-girlfriend."

"In my opinion, Samuel will not give up on this case. If later she finds out that her own cousin is behind all the chaos, I'm sure she will chase you all the way to hell, Rama Adiatma Walters."

"Screw him if he's angry or what, I'm not afraid!"

At that moment, Samuel immediately glanced at Randa. Of course he never expected let alone thought that it was his own cousin who did this.

Samuel knows that of all the cousins, only Rama openly dislikes her. Moreover, Rama is the first grandchild. If you follow the flow, this man should be the one who will take the throne of the Prawaira family business empire.

However, whether that was thought or planned by Antonie Walters. Their grandfather even appointed Samuel to occupy the leadership position. This of course caused a polemic and made Rama hate Samuel even more.

"Don't be surprised." Randa said those words with a laugh. "It's better, you just listen to it until the recording ends."

Samuel nodded. Instead of commenting, the man returned to listening to the continuation of the entire recorded conversation between Rama and Valerie.

"So, after this what should we do?"

"You need to remember, tomorrow at the Palma building, there will be a final meeting about reading the decision of the board of commissioners regarding what punishment Samuel will receive. There will be many important people who will come including Pakuwon people. I want you to appear before the meeting starts. and introduce yourself as Samuel's ex-boyfriend whose position was forced by Ariana. Also show me the documentation of your intimate photos with him."

"What for?"

"To break all the evidence that Samuel has collected. After that, I'm sure the board of commissioners will no longer want to consider Samuel's position. Rather than the company being embarrassed by various kinds of skewed news, I'm sure they would prefer to throw Samuel from the leadership chair. And if that happens, I'm the only strongest candidate who can replace your ex-boyfriend."

"Screw Samuel what to do next. What's certain, if you really become a leader, you won't forget your promise, right?"

"We even made a deal legally, right?"

"That's not what I meant, Rama."

"So what?"

"That means, after becoming the leader, you will keep your promise to still come to my apartment and have fun as usual, right? So far, you're the only one who can keep up with my game."

"Especially that one, don't worry. Whenever you want, I will always come to satisfy you."

"Seriously?"

"Even now, if you want more, I can give it right away. It could even be longer or more exciting than before."

"I don't believe what you're saying until it's directly proven."

"Okay, where do you want to play?"

"How about just on this sofa? So you don't get bored on the bed all the time."

As soon as the disgusting sentence was finished, Randa quickly got up from her seat. Approached Samuel, then turned off the recording they were listening to.

"Why are you dead?" Samuel protested.

"The rest doesn't matter. It's just Valerie's recording that might be having ML with Rama. If you listen to it to the end, I'm afraid you'll want it later."

"My God!"

Samuel exclaimed. Then soon he heard the man swearing repeatedly. Instantly felt angry and hated the figure of the woman he used to adore and love.

Maybe now Samuel should thank God. If only at his mother's birthday party yesterday, he had gone with Valerie. Can't imagine how it would be. Of course it is certain that he is now marrying a woman who is not right.

"There is wisdom behind every incident, sir," joked Axton. The man spoke in a mocking tone. "In fact, Mr. Samuel used to hate Mrs. Valerie's position so much that she was temporarily replaced by Mrs. Ariana. Eh, I don't know who is the best now instead Mrs. Ariana."

Samuel immediately scratched her eyebrows that didn't itch. Axton is right. The wisdom that he can learn this time is so great. It was even able to save him from people who turned out to have very bad intentions towards him.

"Then we should ambush Valerie tomorrow before the meeting starts, Ran."

"No sir!" Axton interrupted. "Just let the two of them carry out all their plans."

Samuel's brow furrowed deeply. He didn't yet understand where the plan that Ben was going to lead might be.

"Well..." continued Axton. "Just let Valerie come tomorrow and say what she wants to say. The arrangements are finished, then we will rebut with all the evidence and the recordings that are with you at this time. Besides, I'm sure tomorrow there will be a bigger surprise than this. "

"Are you sure you want to leave them alone?"

Axton nodded repeatedly.

"Sir, just calm down and don't need to worry. Tomorrow, we will dismantle all these crimes to their roots."

Samuel and Randa finally agreed. After making a deal and devising a bit of a plan, the three of them dispersed. Randa looks home first. Then followed by Axton who also decided to go home immediately.

However, just as he got to the car before starting the engine, the man seemed to be calling someone. Give an important report that he must convey immediately.

"I have received all the information needed. At this time I will also deliver it to be executed immediately."

***

Ariana took a deep breath when she saw once again the text message that had just been sent to her. Trying to stay calm, he just enjoyed the breakfast that Samuel had prepared.

"What's wrong with you? The food isn't good?" Samuel scolded. Secretly, he watched Ariana's face very gloomy and looked a little pale.

Prior to this, his wife had complained of a headache. Samuel even asked Ariana to rest and not have to go to the office. He was certainly worried, afraid that something serious would happen to his wife.

"It's not bad, honey. But the headache I feel is quite disturbing," Ariana complained earnestly. Not only the real head, Ariana's heart was currently aching.

Hearing what Ariana had just said, Samuel quickly got up. Take hot tea, then handed it to his wife.

"You drink this first. Or do you want to take painkillers as well? If so, I'll get them all."

Ariana shook her head. Samuel really likes that. Because of his attention, sometimes it looks too much.

"No need. Drinking hot tea is enough."

Samuel complied. Back to continue breakfast, then get ready to go to work immediately. This morning, he was so excited to get to the office. He really wanted to execute immediately the plan that he, Randa, and Ben had made last night.

"You just stay at home. I promise, I will go home early today. Please pray that all the struggles that I have done bear fruit. Soon, the truth will be revealed," said Samuel with passionate enthusiasm.

Ariana gave a genuine smile. Feel happy with the optimistic attitude that her husband showed. He also believed that everything that had happened recently could be resolved soon.

"Yes, honey. I always wish the best for you, for us, and also for Palma."

Samuel's smile widened. In the living room, he hugged Ariana tightly. It doesn't matter if the household assistant at his house sees what he is doing.

"Okay, I'll go first. Anyway, you wait for me to come home. Tonight when your condition improves a little, we will have dinner together."

Ariana nodded. Before Samuel could even step out of the house, it was Ariana's turn to hug her. It was as if the hug that Samuel had previously given him was not enough for him to enjoy.

Even more astonishing, Samuel faintly heard Ariana suddenly crying. He stretched out his arms, just to make sure what was going on.

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying?" surprised Samuel. Whereas before Ariana smiled and laughed. "I did wrong with you?" Samuel then wiped the tears that fell. Confused mixed with curiosity about what caused his wife to suddenly cry while hugging herself tightly.

"Ariana, please. Don't cry like this. Apart from crying happily, you are forbidden to waste tears."

Ariana shook her head. Looking up, looking at Samuel with eyes that were still red, holding back all the emotions that arose.

"I love you, Samuel. Whatever happens, you should know that I love you too."

Samuel was silent for a moment. Then it wasn't long before the man widened his eyes in surprise when he found Ariana who suddenly leaned over and then planted a deep kiss that was even so demanding.

Samuel grabbed Ariana's waist spontaneously. Holding the woman's body, then soon returned Ariana's kiss with all her feelings.

"I love you too, Ariana. There's no other woman that I love right now besides you," Samuel whispered after breaking their kiss. "But why are you being so weird?"

Ariana tried to smile. While wiping her tears, the woman tried to answer.

"I just feel happy because soon, you will solve all the problems that befall us. After this, we must live happily, right?"

Samuel nodded.

"Of course, honey. After all this is over, no one will dare to disturb our happiness."

Ariana only smiled faintly before kissing Samuel's face again and then smoothing the suit that her husband was wearing.

"Again, I wish you all the best."

"Thanks. Don't forget to wait for me to come home."

Ariana nodded. Then allowed Samuel to quickly walk towards the car. Not forgetting to wave goodbye until Samuel's shadow completely disappeared from view.

Walking into the room, Ariana immediately closed the door immediately. Right after that, Ariana's body immediately swayed and fell on the floor. He wept sobbing. Occasionally beat his chest that felt tight.

Shedding all of her sadness, her cell phone rang again. Seeing the name plastered on the screen, Ariana hurriedly accepted it.

"Hello..."

"Hurry and get ready, your pickup has arrived and is waiting in front. Remember! The plane you are on will leave an hour from now."

Ariana could only close her eyes. He really couldn't bring himself to respond. Stared back around the room for a while, before finally getting up and starting to take out a bag from the cupboard and some documents for him to take with him.

While in the Palma building itself, everyone had gathered in the auditorium room. From the entire board of commissioners, company advisers, the Legality Team, Pakuwon officials and important company people attended the meeting as well as today's meeting. Even Rama was also seen sitting in a row of executives not far from Arabella's and Alfonso's positions.

When Samuel entered the room, she sat right next to Randa and Axton. Waiting for a signal, the man darted his eyes here and there. Until it was time to read out his defense, the woman he had been waiting for finally came.

After knocking on the door, Valerie confidently entered the meeting room. Interrupting, asking for time so he can deliver news that he thinks is appropriate for everyone in the room to hear.

"Thank you for the little time you gave me this morning."

Valerie confidently stood right in front of Arabella's desk. He took out a flashdisk from his bag, then asked the room operator to immediately install the object on the overhead project. Then highlight the image contained there.

"Before that, I would like to introduce myself first. I am Valerie Anastasia. A professional model who previously had a serious relationship with Samuel Walters. As the gossip that was widely circulating said that Samuel had an arranged marriage in order to gain huge profits from one of the big investors." Valerie took a deep breath, then continued her story. "Here, I want to justify the accusation. As an outcast, I also feel aggrieved. My position was deliberately forcibly changed because at that time I could not return to Indonesia to accompany Samuel to attend Mrs. Arabella's birthday party."

Everyone in the room looked at each other. There are those who may wonder, there are also those who look normal. Randa, is one of those people who is very happy to see the game being played by the woman in front of her.

Pretending to be irritated and surprised, the narrow-eyed man raised a hand. After Valerie's focus shifted, Randa immediately asked a question.

"You feel aggrieved? Just how much loss did you receive? In the form of material? Or what?"

Valerie smiled slyly. Raising one eyebrow high, the woman answered Randa's question. Anyway, today he had to make everyone believe everything he was about to tell.

"Obviously I'm at a disadvantage. I've been in a relationship with Samuel. Why did he even marry another woman?"

"Didn't Samuel ever ask you to come home, even ask you to get married? But she always refused."

This time Valerie chuckled. Randa's words cornered him a little.

"I had a reason why I refused Samuel's request. At that time, I was involved in a big contract that required me to act professionally," explained Valerie. "In fact, I have repeatedly given explanations. But still, Samuel, who is impatient, even gave me a chance. If only she wanted to wait, I would definitely come home like what she asked for."

Valerie then turned to Arabella who was very close from where she was standing. Throwing a deep gaze while pulling one corner of his lips to form a meaningful smile. This time, he talked to the mother of his ex-girlfriend.

"I should be Aunt Arabella's daughter-in-law, not a country girl like Ariana. From any angle, she doesn't fit to be part of the Walters family."

"Watch your tongue, Valerie!"

Samuel, who had been trying to hold back, finally got emotional. He couldn't accept that Valerie would look down on Ariana, especially in front of a crowd like now.

While Arabella just smiled. So relaxing. His expression was that of one who was neither surprised nor interested in what Valerie had just said.

"So, in your opinion, who deserves to be a son-in-law and part of the Walters family? You?"

Valerie nodded confidently.

"Of course. I've even been in a relationship with Samuel for years. If only Samuel had been patient just a little yesterday, maybe I'm the one sitting beside Samuel right now."

Laughter immediately broke off from Arabella's lips. Judging from his expression, he wasn't the least bit irritated, in fact, it seemed as if he wasn't at all interested in the chatter that Valerie had been conveying.

"You think the jobs either contracted with expensive brands or the ones you've gotten from big vendors lately are because they think your skills are above average?"

"Of course. Everyone knows what my abilities are like," said Valerie proudly.

This time, Lilina smiled. But the woman's smile tends to look very mocking.

"You need to know, I am the one who has been controlling the fate of your job lately."

For a few seconds Valerie tried to process what Arabella had just said. Frowning in astonishment, he then asked a question.

"You mean Aunt?"

"Yes. I arranged and paid all the big brands for the contract and took you overseas. For what? So that Samuel could stay away from a snake girl like you!"

Everyone seemed aghast at Arabella's confession. Valerie and Samuel are no exception. Never thought that this woman had deliberately wanted to separate her son from her lover. Then, what kinds of secrets could Arabella be keeping that Samuel or the others didn't know about?