It is not her heart that is cruel, but her situation forced her to be cold and hard, like the tip of an iceberg.
Moreover, Leonard's affection broke her heart.
The man took one step forward, his upright body pressed against her like a mountain. "Have you always seen our relationship that way?"
He squeezed Mellisa's chin and used a little force. "Do you think I'm willing to throw everything away just because I want you to return my feelings? But can you feel my feelings at all?"
"I feel it!" Mellisa was still indifferent and cold. She faced his question with a straight gaze and calmly said, "I feel it, and that's why it is problematic. You saved me, and if I need your help again in the future, I can contact you."
Her tone was very calm, and it made it difficult for Leonard to feel the slightest emotion.
That meekness, silent ears, countless hugs, and sleepless nights were all problematic to her?!
Mellisa and Leonard were standing at the side of the hall, facing each other. The woman felt like an executioner, stabbing the knife into Leonard's heart.
But this is good.
With this, she can go to Jakarta without dragging the people around her to fall with her.
Lilia is protected by Jean, and Leonard is protected by his family. But no one protects Herri and her friends apart from herself.
They were all people she valued, and Mellisa didn't want this to happen to them.
Especially... Leonard.
Love? Nature is full of love.
However, when the 'person' contacted her, they knew about Leonard's identity and everything about his family in Bandung.
The voice said, "If you dare to bring Leonard to Jakarta, I will hang his body in front of his house."
These simple words made Mellisa feel like getting struck by a bolt of thunder.
She didn't dare to take any chances. She didn't dare risk Leonard's life, so ... the only way was to part.
No matter how many unspeakable secrets Mellisa had in her heart, there was still no wave on her face.
She looked at Leonard and said every word, "Just leave me, I'm tired."
Tired!
Leonard's chest beat violently for a moment. He breathed weakly.
His nose trembled, and he gritted his teeth as he smiled derisively. "Okay, good then. Mellisa, are you bored?"
"Correct."
"This is so good, I'm tired of being verbose. So you are planning to kick me out?" Leonard has never been so disappointed.
He stepped forward, reached out, and grabbed Mellisa's back head, pulled her to his face as he lowered his head and sneered. "Mellisa, did you just say our relationship is over? Don't expect me to agree to it. Even though you are tired of me, I still want you and my love for you will never fade. Let go of you? Only death can separate me from you!"
"Leonard, you ..."
There was no time to reply to his words. Mellisa immediately detached herself and headed straight to the master bedroom on the second floor.
On this day, Mellisa failed to save the man who loved her. But, of course, she didn't expect the arrogant but gentle Leonard to have such a stubborn side.
...
After Lilia returned to her villa, her mood was affected.
She was sitting in front of the sofa in the living room, looking at her set of green tea utensils. She subconsciously took the teacup, poured it while thinking about Mellisa.
Even as the man came down from the top floor and stood beside her, she didn't even notice.
"What happened next door that you came back in a daze?" The man's soft voice flowed into her ears. Lilia let out an 'ah' and looked up to his handsome smiling face.
Lilia pulled him aside and sat down. She sighed and told him what was happening next door. Then, finally, she said angrily, "The relationship between Mellisa and Leonard is getting worse."
Hearing this, the man didn't have a different expression on his face, but he saw Lilia's depressed expression and smiled. "Does it hurt you?"
"At first, I thought Mellisa could finally live in peace and Leonard was also very kind to her. I wondered, what happened between them?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the man took the porcelain cup from her hands, placed it on the table, and said in a deep voice, "Leonard's family from Bandung has about 20 criteria for choosing the next wife for him. If he really wants Mellisa to be with him, it's hard to say if your sister can get past his family hurdles!"
Lilia watched him play with the teacup and muttered confusedly. "More than twenty criteria? Are they choosing a wife or queen?"
The man turned his head to the side, his thin lips groaning slightly. "His family occupies a crucial position in Bandung."
Lilia then patted her chest and said with a grateful tone, "Luckily, the Widjaya family didn't ask for too much!"
Jean looked at her deeply as he smiled and said nothing.
There are also criteria for choosing a wife for the Widjaya family.
It's just that, in the face of a righteous heart, these standards are useless.
Whether Leonard can fight his entire family for Mellisa depends on his determination to be with her.
...
Entering noon, Lilia sat at the coffee table to make tea for Jean.
After her eyes were healed, the sky outside was always clear and cloudless.
Even though the blue sky looked cold, the living room was full of sunshine. The man sits across from her and looks at the electronic file on his tablet. Meanwhile, Lilia sits on the carpet to make tea for him.
When she poured a cup of tea and pushed it forward, she remembered something— Peacetime!
Now, she and Jean lived a quiet life together. However, even if it's just the two of them, time passes so peacefully, and every day brings happiness.
After a while, the man turned off the iPad screen in his hand and took the teacup from the table. Then he took a sip and enjoyed it. "Mrs. Widjaya's skills have become even more extraordinary!"
After being praised by him, Lilia smiled and arched her clear eyes.
Just as she was about to pour another glass for him, the man pressed down on the back of her hand. "Next, are you going to work?"
Even though Lilia had called Harold in the morning, she didn't ask for specific job details.
The woman then raised her head, and when she put down the teapot, her eyes became very serious. "I'm planning to accept the old Van brand proposal first."
The man raised his eyebrows, he did not speak a word but displayed a gentle expression as he waited for her next words.
"At that time, I refused to become a brand ambassador for the Van brand because I didn't want my agency to take advantage of it carelessly. But then I thought about it yesterday. Since I've been recovering recently, I expect many people secretly want to take on the role."
"And since I will return to the public eye, I should make my reappearance with strong momentum. Becoming a brand ambassador for the Van brand is a great opportunity," she added.
The man nodded comfortably as he listened to his wife's steady voice. It had been decided— living alone.
Lilia held a coffee cup and stared at her husband. There was a sly light flicker in the man's eyes. But she decided to ignore it and said, "Being a brand spokesperson, Van is like a cake that fell from the sky and hit my head."
Without hesitation, Jean curled his thin lips. "You are the model for the Van brand at the opening ceremony. Asking you to be their ambassador... I guess they really like your skills. "
"Really? "Lilia smiled and stood up, walked around the coffee table, and walked over to the man's side.
Lilia remained in place, slowly leaning forward. "But why do I see that this ratification seems to have my husband's handwriting, is this a coincidence?"
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