Falling Between Hate and Love

Amidst the bustling city of Jakarta, there is a property company known as "Luminary Estates", which exudes an aura of greatness and innovation in the property world. The owner is a charismatic and influential man, Hamza Allister.

The atmosphere inside the Luminary Estates office is serious and productive. Modern rooms depicting luxury and prestige are spread all around them. Employees are busily moving from room to room, talking about major projects in the pipeline. There is a group of architects discussing the latest design plans, while the marketing team is busy planning advertising campaigns. In the center of the room, Hamza sits at his executive desk, looking at the business charts and reports spread out before him. His firm voice echoes through the room as he gives directions to his subordinates.

Suddenly, the door to the room opened slowly. His only daughter, whose full name is Isabella Oliver Allister, enters the room gracefully. The woman who is familiarly called Bella, in an elegant outfit, presents a mesmerizing beauty. Her long hair fell gently over her shoulders, and her brown eyes contained an irreplaceable softness. Her gentle smile can melt the hearts of anyone who sees it.

"Good morning, Father," greeted the 25-year-old woman, in a soft voice.

Hamza, the charismatic owner of the company, sits at his executive desk, immersed in a pile of important documents. His eyes focus on the business reports spread out before him. He diligently reads and analyzes in detail. He is oblivious to the presence of Bella, his only daughter who possesses unparalleled charm.

Bella, who was full of patience, entered the room with soft steps. She paused for a moment, watching her father. After a while, Bella decided to call Hamza. She approached the executive's desk, trying to get his attention. "Father..."

Only then does Hamza take his eyes off the documents that fill his executive desk? He turned towards his daughter and his eyes were stunned by Bella's beauty. A warm smile appeared on his face, realizing the overwhelming presence in front of him. "Bella. My favorite. You've been here since when?" asked Hamza as he stood up.

"A few minutes ago, but that's not important. I noticed you were a little tense, is everything okay?"

Hamza nodded his head as he sat down. "The usual, work matters. Sit down," Hamza said.

After getting an answer from her father, Bella understands that at this time her father is still tied up with work. She decided to make room for her father to continue his duties. Bella saw a magazine lying on the table. She picked it up and looked at it carefully.

Bella, curious about the photo, said curiously, "Elysian Elegance... Wow, this brand has just launched, but it's already famous. Who's the owner, Dad?"

Hamza, having finished tidying up the documents, turned to Bella. She looked at the photo of the brand and a strained smile appeared on her face. With a look of disappointment and displeasure, he replied, "It's Alex Sinclair's brand."

Bella frowned, grasping the importance of the brand in their competition. She then asked further, "I just heard the name."

Hamza, in a distressed state, explained, "Bella, Alex Sinclair is an ambitious and astute man. Apart from being a successful businessman, he is also a famous actor and a popular content creator. 'Elysian Elegance' is a fashion brand that has achieved tremendous success in the industry."

"But Bella, you should know that there is a complicated history between Father and 'Elysian Elegance'. I was once involved in a conflict that cost the company dearly. I have experienced first-hand the cunning and ruthlessness shown by Alex Sinclair in previous collaborations."

Bella was increasingly curious about the cunning and ruthlessness that Alex Sinclair might possess. With strong curiosity, she asked again, "Father, what makes Alex so cunning? What did he do to your company?"

Hamza sighed heavily, ready to give an honest explanation to his daughter, "Alex has a very shrewd and cunning nature. He knows how to exploit the weaknesses of others for his benefit. In previous collaborations, he has exploited loopholes and taken advantages that should have been ours. Automatically if we are weak then we must lose---"

Bella put her finger on her father's lips. "We won't lose just like that. Please don't say that," Bella said, making the middle-aged man calm down a little.

Elizha Allister, Bella's stepmother, suddenly came to the door. Very wary, she chose not to enter immediately, but instead paused and listened to the conversation between Hamza and Bella. Elizha was a woman of graceful beauty and elegant appearance. Her long, brown hair fell gently around her shoulders, while her glittering eyes showed gentleness and wisdom.

Elizha, in silence listened to the conversation between her husband and her daughter. The moment she caught the name Alex Sinclair, her face turned tense. The memory of her encounter with Alex Sinclair hit her again, triggering anxiety and tension in her heart.

"Then excuse me father. I have an appointment with Ira's mom," Bella said as she got up from her seat.

"You won't go alone, some bodyguards will escort you," said her father.

"All right,"

*

On her way home to her biological mother, Maria Iravati. Bella was surprised to encounter a total traffic jam on the road. She saw crowds of people and unusual activities. After observing, Bella found out that there was a group of content creator teams who were distributing free food to homeless people around there.

However, Bella did not see this act as a noble deed that was completely disinterested. To her, it was just fodder for their content to be uploaded to social media. The ubiquitous cameras confirmed their intention to capture the moment.

When Bella saw the banners fluttering around the area, as well as the logo on the shirts of the team of creators walking by, that of the brand 'Elysian Elegance', her outrage intensified. To her, it was an act that further reinforced the deviousness of Alex Sinclair and his brand.

Bella couldn't understand how the creators were just using social issues as a tool to promote their brand. She couldn't understand how they could easily take advantage of the situation without really caring about the people they were helping.

In her heart, Bella vowed to fight against Alex Sinclair's scheming and to protect her father's company. Under these circumstances, her sense of resolve and determination grew stronger to fight for what was right.