My Destiny Is To Become Billionaire’s Wife

After crying for a while, Desi also stopped. Ansel didn’t want to attract public attention, so he asked Kevin to take Desi home. Desi initially refused, but Kevin threatened her with the possibility of losing advertising contracts if she neglected her work. Furthermore, if Desi insisted on staying here, rumors could arise about her gaining fame through a close relationship with Ansel. If that were to happen, it would cause damage and affect both Desi and Ansel. Hearing this, Desi appeared worried and obediently listened to Ansel. What Desi needs is fame, admiration, and praise from everyone. This is something that Kevin can easily exploit to manipulate and persuade her.

When Desi and Kevin left, Nika returned to Ansel’s room.

“Hello, Ansel. How are you feeling?”

Nika spoke up as soon as he entered the room. He seemed concerned about Ansel’s outburst.

“Right on time. I have something to ask you.” Ansel’s voice sounded ready to pounce and tear into Nika for revealing his secret to Desi.

“What a coincidence. I also have something to discuss with you,” Nika calmly stated, walking straight towards the hospital bed after carefully locking the door.

“So, what do you want to talk about with me, Ansel?” Nika asked directly, standing in front of Ansel.

“Why did you tell Desi that I was here?” Ansel wasted no time getting to the point. “And on top of that, you told her things that weren’t true.”

“What did Desi say?” Nika expressed surprise. He had no idea what Desi had told Ansel.

“I’m dying,” Ansel said, almost mocking Nika. “My illness is incurable. What basis do you have to say such a thing?”

Ansel clicked her tongue, scowling at Nika with reproach.

“Ansel, please calm down. Let me explain.” Nika gently appeased Ansel’s anger. “Firstly, Desi pressured me and threatened that if I didn’t disclose your whereabouts, I would get into trouble.”

“What could Desi possibly threaten you with that made you betray me?” Ansel asked, his tone laced with sarcasm. “I never expected you to have a weak spot as well.”

“I just didn’t want to get involved in any complications,” Nika defended himself. “Besides, dealing with someone as stubborn and unreasonable as Desi, I felt completely helpless. So…”

“So, you betrayed me?” Ansel reproached heavily. “You could have made up a story to lie to her, couldn’t you? Why did you have to tell her that I was here? And on top of that, claiming that I’m terminally ill and dying?”

“I could have made up a story, like you being busy with work or involved in a traffic accident in another country,” Nika honestly admitted. “But I didn’t do that. Do you know why?”

“Don’t make excuses,” Ansel scolded. “Tell me, what did Desi bribe you with?”

“Don’t falsely accuse me,” Nika said. “I actually had a reason to do what I did. Please, trust me.”

Ansel’s face showed disbelief. Nika sighed, feeling exhausted, and tried to explain:

“Listen, Ansel. The reason I did that was because there were some rumors circulating among the shareholders about you. Mostly negative rumors. I felt that it could have unforeseen consequences, so I decided to disclose the news about your illness. My intention was to divert public attention and even shift it in your favor. I was about to discuss this with you when Desi came to the company. And she forced me to reveal your current whereabouts.”

Nika’s voice carried sincerity and the weight of his concerns. He hoped that Ansel would understand his intentions and trust his actions.

“Why did you tell Desi that my condition was very serious?” Ansel didn’t understand Nika’s reasoning. The truth was that Ansel had recovered, so why would Nika lie about it?

“To be honest, I wanted to see how she would react when she heard the news about you. I wanted to gauge her true feelings and intentions. It was an experiment, and I apologize for not discussing it with you beforehand. I wanted to test her loyalty and see if she genuinely cared about you. But I understand if you’re skeptical about my actions.” Nika admitted it calmly.

“Furthermore, it’s a plan that I want you to carry out.”

“What do you mean?” Ansel raised an eyebrow, skeptical of Nika’s intentions.

“There’s someone silently pulling strings to overthrow your position. I want to take advantage of this situation to identify that person. Once they find out about your impending death, there will certainly be individuals who rejoice. At that moment, when they make their move, we will capture the hidden culprit we’ve been searching for.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Seeing Ansel’s emotionless expression, Nika spoke apologetically, feeling remorseful:

“Ansel, I’m sorry for acting on my own without discussing it with you.”

Ansel looked at Nika and let out a sigh. He understood Nika’s plan completely and had full trust in him. Therefore, he would cooperate with Nika to resolve the situation.

“It’s okay. You improvised very well,” Ansel praised. “Proceed with your plan. We need to investigate and uncover the person plotting against us as soon as possible.”

“I understand,” Nika replied earnestly.

There was a moment of silence before Nika decided to change the subject and engage in a different conversation.

“Hey Ansel, are you okay with Desi knowing the truth?” Nika asked with a hint of curiosity. “She seemed to have cried a lot. I believe Desi has strong feelings for you. Or should we discuss a plan for Desi to know?”

“Desi behaves very exaggeratedly about things. She’s not good at hiding her emotions,” Ansel commented bluntly. “I’m not sure if Desi can keep the secret.”

“You’re right. So, should we tell Kevin as well? He might be able to help us,” Nika suggested.

“Kevin is too impulsive in his actions,” Ansel said, expressing his concern about Kevin. “I’m afraid his impulsiveness could jeopardize the plan.”

Nika nodded in agreement. He silently smiled, satisfied with Ansel’s wise decision. It was best not to involve Desi and Kevin in this matter.

Nika noticed Ansel for a while and became curious, asking, “Hey Ansel, what’s wrong? You look really pale.”

“It’s nothing, just Desi’s sudden appearance.” Ansel hesitated to explain. He didn’t know how to put it into words. As he recalled the recent events, suddenly, instead of Desi, Erica’s image appeared in his mind.

Observing Ansel’s contemplative demeanor, Nika continued to inquire. Nika’s face appeared excited, as if he had discovered something.

“You don’t seem happy to see Desi, do you?”

“Not exactly,” Ansel admitted. “I was just a little annoyed by Desi’s overreaction.”

“Desi’s reaction is understandable,” Nika offered as a personal observation. “Anyone would feel the same way upon hearing bad news about their loved one. Why do you find it bothersome? Isn’t Desi your girlfriend? You should be happy that Desi cares about you.”

Upon hearing Nika’s words, Ansel immediately focused his gaze on him. With a serious tone, Ansel asked, “What do you want to say? Don’t go around.” Ansel is suspicious of Nika’s motives when it comes to Desi.

“I was just expressing my personal opinion. There’s nothing for you to worry about.” Nika shrugged off Ansel’s inquiry.

“Is that true?” Ansel was still in doubt.

“Of course,” Nika affirmed, but immediately faced Ansel’s reprimand:

“Nika, it’s best for you to be honest with me, or don’t say anything at all.”

Nika took a deep breath and decided to open up to Ansel.

“You’re right, Ansel. The truth is, I feel uncomfortable with Desi’s excessive concern for you. I worry that there might be ulterior motives behind her attention. I just want to protect you and ensure that you’re not being taken advantage of in this relationship.”

Nika spoke sincerely, trying to convey his genuine concerns to Ansel.

“You really think so?” Ansel asked again.

“Yes, I do,” Nika replied firmly.

There were a few seconds of silence as Nika observed Ansel lost in thought. Nika decided to continue the conversation.

“What are your thoughts on this matter, Ansel? How do you feel about Desi’s behavior?”

“I don’t know,” Ansel admitted, shaking his head.

“Ansel, do you love Desi?” Nika curiously asked

Ansel looked at Nika upon being asked. He didn’t provide an immediate answer, just as Nika had predicted. Moreover, Ansel seemed uncertain about his response.

“Why? Is there something bothering you?” Nika inquired further, noticing Ansel’s hesitant expression.

“I’m not sure about my feelings,” Ansel stated frankly. “Adults influenced and encouraged the relationship between Desi and me, you know.”

“Think about that later.” Nika advises, “Now you should focus on other important things.’

Ansel nodded in agreement with Nika.

Nika then changed the topic: “By the way, Ansel, I’ve noticed that lately things between you and Erica seem very harmonious. So, what is the relationship between the two of you?”

“We are friends,” Ansel replied after a few hesitant seconds. The delay in Ansel’s response only further fueled Nika’s confidence in his speculation.

“Just friends, huh? Are you sure about that, Ansel?” Nika wanted to confirm.

“What are you doing, Nika?” Ansel furrowed his brow. He became suspicious. “Suddenly showing so much interest in someone else’s personal matters, you’re being too nosy.”

“Curiosity isn’t wrong,” Nika casually concluded.

“But it can make others uncomfortable. In this situation, that would be me,” Ansel argued.

Nika shrugged, portraying herself as innocent.

“I’m being serious, Nika. It’s better not to joke around with me.” Ansel’s tone shifted, taking on a slightly intimidating edge, as if subtly threatening Nika.

Both of them stared at each other for a while until Nika made a decisive decision.