Genius Child For a Cold-hearted CEO
Chapter 54

... Irene's Choice...

The past that was still unresolved again appeared before Irene. He doesn't want to have to face it. Although he had to dig up old wounds and flush them back with anger and hate. Irene would no longer cry for the biological mother who had thrown her away. He looks pensive now. Many problems that have not been unraveled come rushing to him. Not yet a problem with Ravindra and Dareen. Added to the sudden appearance of his mother. Making Irene just silently pensive. Don't know what to do. Long An who saw his mother could only stare from a distance. Looked at with a sad look. He wanted to do something for his mother.

Elsewhere, Ravindra was sitting in her study. He stared at the lotus flower-eyed ring. The ring is not an expensive ring. But it looks beautiful and sparkling with sunlight that breaks into his study.

            Flashbacks

Ravindra came to the restaurant where Irene and Dareen were. He came with Long An. This time, he wanted Irene to follow his heart. Ravindra also wants to fight for her feelings. Things he never did in his entire life. He who is principled do not love someone, because it will make a wound in the heart. Now, once again want to believe that compassion can also heal wounds. So Rava came to fight for his love.

“Uncle, I will go in first and ask mama to consider her decision.” Long An said with a wide smile.

Before Rava could speak. Long An got out of the car. Run in to the restaurant. Rava just shook his head. Seeing his little whiz. He looked at little Long An deeply.

 I'm happy to have a successor like you An. Be patient, I will take you and Irene in my life, Ravindra said in her heart.

Not long after that he caught up with Long An going inside. However, when he entered the restaurant Rava saw Irene meet her mother. Ravindra already knows that Rosalind's stepmother is Irene's biological mother. Thanks to his meeting with Mrs Kania the other day. He asked Mr. Albert to investigate Mrs Kania's past. From there it was revealed. That the lotus ring that Ravindra found the night she slept with a girl was Irene's.

The lotus ring belonged to Lady Kania which she gave to her biological daughter. So it was clear, that the lotus ring belonged to Irene. The girl Rava slept with that night. Ravindra didn't know how to tell Irene everything. That's why he's silent.

            End Flashback

 Now all the puzzles are clearly revealed. That the woman Ravindra was sleeping with was Irene instead of Rosalind. Ravindra also asked Albert to secretly do a DNA test on Long An. All the facts have been revealed. Just need to put together each of those pieces. Rava was staring at the lotus ring. His phone roared asking to be lifted. Rava immediately raised his phone. After raising his phone. Ravindra's face turned serious. This time, Rava no longer wanted her life to feel lonely. No longer wanted her heart to freeze into ice. He wants to feel the warmth of a family. Ravindra immediately rushed towards somewhere.

This time, Dareen no longer wanted to waste an opportunity. He took Irene for a walk. Irene who was invited to walk was silent all the way. His face looked gloomy unlike the usual Irene.

“If there is a problem, tell me. I will help you.” said Dareen with a crisp smile. As they walked down a path in a park.

Irene continued walking without paying attention to Dareen's words. Dareen just sighed deeply. Then followed where Irene stepped away. Irene who was walking while looking down did not pay attention to the road at all. Almost hit a light pole in the park. Fortunately as fast as lightning Dareen pulled Irene's hand. So Irene could be spared without hitting the light pole. Immediately Irene regained her senses from her daydream.

“You're okay, right?” tanya Dareen looked worried. Just watching Irene carefully.

“Oh. I'm sorry for not being so focused.” replied Irene.

Dareen kept watching Irene. Look meaningfully. Irene who Dareen stared at like that instantly averted her gaze.

“Come, walk again.” invite Irene while sharing a little smile at the corner of her lips.

Then walk first. While Dareen could only sigh many times and stare sadly at Irene's back. Then immediately followed the woman who had made him fall in love.

As the two passed a bridge in the park with a river flowing underneath. Irene recalled her time together with Ravindra, Long An and the others while camping first. How was the Rava that suddenly leaned against his shoulder. Asking Irene to warm the cold man's heart. Irene was silent as she stared at the slowly flowing stream. Without Irene expecting, Dareen again thrust a red box containing a couple ring. Irene was silent again. Have to face this again.

“I'm still waiting for you. Give a little heart to me. Will you marry me?” dareen asked with a serious face and full of sincerity. Open the ring box. I hope Irene receives her proposal.

Irene was again faced with a difficult choice again. However, this time he did not want to think of anything other than returning the favor of the Dareen family to him.

 “I will receive la...”

 “Hei! you're there!” yell at someone suddenly. Stopping Irene's speech. Dareen was also startled and looked for the direction of the sound source.

Apparently, the voice came from Ravindra who was walking towards them. Irene's eyes instantly opened. How could this hedgehog hair guy be here. Ravindra looked at Irene and stared at Dareen alternately. Dareen does not like the presence of Ravindra.

Rava ignored Irene's question and instead looked at Dareen intently. Apparently Ravindra got information on Irene's whereabouts from Long An. The one who contacted Rava was Long An. Rava stared coldly at Dareen. And vice versa. They fought each other cold. Irene didn't know. He has to do something.

“Dareen, let's go from here.” invite Irene.

Dareen nodded and was about to follow where Irene was going. But Ravindra's voice stopped his second move.

“You can't just leave.” said Ravindra with a sharp gaze.

 Dareen turned around and looked at Rava.

            “Do you have any problems with me?” tanya Dareen who was no less gave a sharp look.

“That's right, the problem is that you dare to bring my woman.” replied Ravindra no less sharply.

Dareen smiled cynically. Irene who heard Ravindra's words immediately choked. Irene turned her head and looked at Rava. Rava glanced at Irene.

 “Since when did she become your woman?” ask Dareen while grieving.

“Since the past. Ever since I picked the lotus flower. The lotus flower that I picked up, had also given me a small lotus flower that always bothered me. But the two lotus flowers have warmed my heart.” replied Ravindra full of sincerity. His eyes while looking meaningfully at Irene.

Irene who heard Ravindra's words was blocked for a moment. His heart rippled so great. His heart was beating so fast too.

What did Ravindra mean just now? Is possible? Irene could only ask in her heart.

Dareen who heard Ravindra's strange speech felt no need to linger talking useless things. He wanted to take Irene away from that place. Not to be disturbed by Ravindra. However, before Dareen could take Irene away. Ravindra's hand slid towards Irene.

“Maybe what I did was too late. But, my little lotus flower once said. It is never too late to live a new life. I know, the journey we are going to take is still very long and steep. Will you accompany me on that long road? To be warm among the ice of my heart. With you, with lotus flowers and small lotus.” Rava pinta on Irene.

Ravindra stared deeply. His eyes showed such pure and sincere love. The love that comes from a cold-hearted CEO. Irene was really shocked by Ravindra's words. His heart was shaking violently. Irene stared deeply into Ravindra's eyes. They look at each other meaningfully. Ravindra's bare hands were still waiting to be greeted by Irene.

Then, Irene lowered her head and instead stepped closer to Dareen. Dareen's heart was hot and burned with jealousy as Ravindra dared to seduce Irene in front of him. He wanted to teach Rava a lesson. But he paused because suddenly Irene clasped his hand.

“I can't.” said Irene suddenly while clasping Dareen's hand tightly.

Dareen who was about to get angry at Ravindra frowned. Staring towards Irene who lowered her face. Ravindra seemed to understand Irene's words were aimed at him. He immediately pulled his bare hand.

“What is your answer?” ask Ravindra.

Irene still lowered her head and clasped Dareen's hand tightly. Resist the turmoil of his mixed feelings.

“One more time, affection gives me pain. It's better, from the beginning I didn't let the ice frozen in my heart melt.” Rava could only look down and feel such a deep pain in his heart. The pain he had felt for his parents. It is repeated again. He will no longer believe what is called love or affection.

Maybe after this incident. His heart will freeze. All the things that stink of affection are just nonsense that will hurt his heart. Better, he's a cold guy. At least he will not feel pain beyond his pain as a child first. Then Rava walked with a face that was difficult to describe. He stepped like a patient who lost a match. But this is not just a match. But this is what is called life. Rava rushed out of the place with such a poignant heart. While Irene could only look down and hold tightly Dareen's hand.

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