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LAX International Airport, Los Angeles – California

The plane carrying Daniel had just landed at Los Angeles International Airport. Not only himself, but Daniel also returned to his country with Adam—his best friend. They went straight to the lobby because their driver had picked up. On his return this time, Daniel doesn’t use the family’s private jet. Daniel prefers to use commercial aircraft.

“Daniel, your driver has picked you up,” said Adam upon seeing Daniel’s family driver greet them. Previously, Daniel had asked his family to send a driver to pick him up at the airport.

“Yes,” replied Daniel briefly.

“Don’t forget Daniel, during my engagement, and you had to bring your woman. One more thing, next week, Mr. Jonathan engagement. You remember, right? The Italian businessman is getting engaged. You also have to bring your partner. So, don’t embarrass yourself,” said Adam, who deliberately teased Daniel.

Daniel smiled cynically. “I’ll bring my woman. You have to believe that my woman is much prettier than yours.”

Adam shrugged his shoulders. “We’ll see if your woman can beat my fiancé? You have to find out about Jessica Hutomo. My girlfriend is famous for being smart, rich, and beautiful. She’s the perfect woman I’ve ever seen. “

“I will prove to you that my woman could not possibly lose to yours, Adam Daddario,” Daniel replied with a grin on his face.

Adam chuckled. “I’m looking forward to the woman that you bring, Sir. Daniel Renaldy.”

“We’ll see,” said Daniel. He turned his body around, walking towards the driver who had been waiting for him.


Renaldy Mansion – L.A

"Daniel!" Alin's voice exclaimed when she saw her son enter the house. She immediately hugged her son tightly.

Daniel unraveled his arms. "How are you, Mom?"

"Don't you remember your parents anymore, Daniel? You're so outrageous! Until you don't come home? Are you want your parents to pass away first, then you're just coming home?" exclaimed Alice irritably.

Daniel grunts. He knows his mother is always like this. "Yes, I'm sorry. I'm busy."

"Daniel!" Grace's scream was loud when she saw that Daniel had arrived home. She jumped to hug her brother.

Daniel grabbed his sister's body; he reciprocates his sister's tight hug. "You're not a little girl anymore, Grace."

Grace pursed her lips, then looked at Daniel irritably. "I'm still always like a child when in front of you, Daniel!"

Daniel shook his head lightly and smiled. His hands rubbed off his sister's head. "You're an adult. Pay attention to your attitude."

"So, you know to come home, son? I thought you didn't want to go back, " said Gio coldly. He stepped closer to Daniel.

Daniel exhales harshly. There's no way he's arguing with his father. "I'm sorry, I've been busy lately."

Gio folds his hands in front of his chest. He kept staring closely at his son. "What business do you mean? Can you explain it to me? Wasn't it been a long time since I told you to come back, but you didn't come back?" Gio said in emphatic tones. He looked his son in the eye, demanding his son explain to him. Because indeed, before, Gio had asked Daniel to return to Los Angeles immediately. However, his son still chooses to lead a branch company in Barcelona.

"Gio, don't be like that. The important thing is now Daniel's are home." Alin's voice rebukes her husband slowly. She knew her husband was mad at her son.

"Don't always defend your son!" said Gio coldly. His gaze stared at Alin, full of warning.

Daniel chooses to silent. He didn't want to argue with his father. He already knew when he came back. His parents will blame him who had not been home for a long time.

"Alright, most importantly, Daniel is home now," said Alin trying to mediate.

Gio exhales harshly. "What about the company? It's all going well, isn't it?"

"Everything is well. The plan is that shortly, I will be adding branches in Europe. Their business development is excellent. So maybe later this year, I will add to our branch company," explained Daniel, who told about the company's plans.

Gio nodded. "Good. I build this company very hard, so you have to make this company a lot more developed. Because when I was young, in the lowest position, until there is one company that has brought down our company. Now, I want you to lead well the companies that I had built."

Daniel nodded briefly. "I promise I will not disappoint you. But can you tell me who brought down our company? I'm going to pay back. They have to feel hard times." Daniel's gaze sharpens after hearing Gio's words telling about his past.

"Forget it, Daniel, right now, they're still excellent. Even now, we're on top of them. But they're still excellent. It would be best if you didn't take revenge on them," Gio patted Daniel's shoulder lightly. "I don't want you to take revenge. After all, my problems with that person were over. I've forgotten it. "

"Can you tell me the name of the company that brought down our company?" asked Daniel again. He looked closely at Gio. It feels like he's not satisfied if his father hasn't told him.

"Stop this. Why are you talking about the company? Can you not discuss work when you're at home?!" exclaimed an annoyed Alin.

"Your mom is right. You better rest," said Gio reminded.

"Wait, I want to ask you, Daniel," said Alin, holding his son back from going straight to his room.

"What happens, mom?" Daniel frowned.

"You ever told me you're going to bring your girlfriend. But until now, you didn't bring your girlfriend either!" said Alin.

Daniel exhales harshly. "I don't have a girlfriend."

Alin knit his brows. She stared into her son's face. "What you mean, Daniel? You don't have a girlfriend yet? Are you lying to me?"

"I can't lie to you, Mom," replied Daniel. His voice is so reluctant to discuss this.

"Why now you said you don't have a girlfriend?" Alin looked at Daniel attentively.

Daniel grunts. "I've been broke up with her for a long time."

"Broke up? Why broke up? You're telling me you've been in a long relationship with her?" asked Alin, who still doesn't believe him.

"I just want to tell you, Mom, right now, I don't have a girlfriend," said Daniel emphasized.

Alin sighs slowly. "Then, I'll set you up with my friend's daughter."

"No!" ignored Daniel firmly.

"But-"

"I don't like matchmaking. I want to rest." Daniel immediately cuts Alin's words. After that, he walked away from his parents. He went straight into the room and asked the maid, don't bother him.

"Daniel Renaldy! Why aren't you polite to your mother? You dare to leave me who unfinished talking to you, Daniel! Our conversation is not over!" shouted Alin loudly when Daniel left her. But her son continued his step into the room.

Gio stepped closer. He hugged his wife's shoulder. "Alin, I warned you not to force it. He doesn't need to be matched. Let him choose the woman he wants."

Alin took a rough breath. "He is 31 years old. But he didn't show his girlfriend to us either. I want him to find the best woman. Not only beautiful, but I want the right one for our son. "

"Let him choose the best partner for him. We don't have to interfere with this. We're better off to the room." said Gio. Then he turned his gaze, looking up at Grace, who was still standing there. "Grace, go into your room, and don't disturb your brother."

Grace nodded obediently. "Yes, Dad."

Then Gio brings Alin into the room. As well as Grace, she also stepped into the room.

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