Ring of Vengeance: A Promise Behind Secrets

e still want to know me?" she murmured

resurfaced, tormenting her further. "Should I be honest? Or keep this secret until I die?"

anket tightly against her chest. "Poor Leon." Her empty gaze turned

s were damp, and an overwhelming guilt weighed heavily on her chest. In her dream, Leon's face, filled

n't truly love him. To Cantika, Leon was just one of many options, not the only man

er feelings were so intense, yet she never dared to express them. All

. She vividly recalled the confidential documents she had found in Uncle Jeri's study. Those papers clearly outlined the dark conn

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but she pushed aside the feeling and tried to start her day. Lara got up, donned her elegant work attire, and prepared to head downsta

eading his newspaper as usual. Her stepmother, Vina, sat beside him, sipping tea graceful

d, glancing at her briefly.

eplied, taking her sea

sharp look. "Why did you suddenly leave the party

y, Father. I wasn't feeling well, and I heard Uncle Jeri wasn't feeling great e

e. "Uncle Jeri... I wonder if he'll be able to make it to the office

a teasing smile. "Speaking of the party, Cantika, everyone couldn't stop talkin

re just friends. Leon offered to go together since he was also inv

"Leon is a bright and talented young man. I

ionship becomes more than just friendship, that would

felt like painful echoes, shaking her resolve. Yet, she composed herself, si

s charm. His warm smile, the way he spoke, and his kind demeanor mesmerized everyone-including her. Yet that vision was quickly replaced by the image of

st feeling heavy. The memory

Footsteps echoed in the hallway, followed by Vina's voice greeting so

re that only heightened his good looks. Their eyes met for a brief moment, and L

in a friendly tone, his deep

er entire bod

have a seat, dear. Join us for a bit before you leave," she said, g

, Leon, have a seat. The coffee this morning is amazi

y; his eyes immediately sought Lara

onto hers. Without hesitation,

t, his voice deep yet

Leon... y-yes?" she stuttered,

ika, who was now staring wide-eyed at them. Mr. Darma

d, trying to ease the suddenly tense atmosphere. "I

Ah, the party was wonderful, sir. Monic seemed very h

ourse, especially with your presence, L

Vina's cheerful chatter praising Leon's presence at Monic's wedding party. Lara, however, remained

n, straightened his back, and loo

ave a moment to speak?" Leon b

e, Leon. What is it? Don't be so f

ress my gratitude. Over time, I've been warmly welcomed in this home. I t

ing over her heart. Leon seemed too serio

the room. "But today, I'd like to di

ad, Leon. I've known you for quite some time, even before you b

you, sir. Here's the thing: over the past few weeks,

with curiosity. Lara, on the other hand, fro

team at the office. But as time went on, I got to know her more deeply, and

d, signaling Le

rectly at Lara with unwavering dete

rned quickly to look at Lara, di

, as if unable to believ

taring at Leon without being able to utter a si

. "Leon, this is a big statement. A

due respect, I don't want to overstep any boundaries. This decision is not mine alon

man she had silently admired, loved, and observed from afar, the man whose past struggles she had uncovered due to her own family's mistakes, the man