Genius Children: Between Hate and Miss
Punishment for Miranda

"Pa, where are you from? Why didn't you tell me that you went out with Ahmad? Then I don't have to ask the aunt to cook your favorite food." Miranda rushed over to Jonathan as the man with a height of almost 200 cm had just entered the living room.

Jonathan halted his steps and stared at the wife for so long in the residence. Since the incident yesterday morning he did not talk to Miranda at all, as if he was showing that he was disappointed in his wife's attitude that could damage their favorite son's household.

Miranda let out a soft sigh as she realized the glare of the eyes of discontent was vividly painted on the face of the man who had accompanied her for many years.

"Pa, I know you're still upset about what happened yesterday. But I really did it all for the good of our son. Xander needs someone who is worth it instead of a poor woman who can only spend her husband's money without helping the family economy."

"What's wrong if Tania is poor? Is not everyone in God's eyes the same? Rich or poor is not a guarantee that someone will go to heaven. Good deeds that lead them to heaven, Ma" said Jonathan. The head feels dizzy because Miranda still considers that wealth is the main thing in this life.

"Again, making a living and welfare of the family is the duty and responsibility of a husband. So, don't blame Tania if when Xander's wife, she doesn't work in an office. Don't blame Tania if she spends the money given by her husband, Xander himself willingly gives his black card to our ex-daughter-in-law. Then why are you even interfering in the affairs of your own son's household?" check Jonathan which these words silence Miranda's mouth.

"I understand why you can't accept Tania being part of our family. However, trapping Tania as if she was cheating on him with Abraham was not a commendable act. You see now because of your selfishness many people are victims including your own children." Jonathan stared intently at the female figure next to him. "You've destroyed Xander's trust and damaged the brotherly relationship between your own son and nephew until they're hostile now."

"You also have the heart to damage Abraham's good name in front of all members of the Pramono family to the point that he was expelled and not considered a child again by Amanda. It's all because of your selfishness, Ma." Overflowing was Jonathan's vexation that had been harbored since yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon Jonathan did not say much because he was still in shock and needed space to be able to control the emotions that had reached the crown. Therefore, he is more avoiding than something unwanted happens.

"Why do you care so much about that woman? Don't you put your heart on him, will you?" Miranda is braking inside. Can't accept if he's being harassed in such a way by Jonathan.

Jonathan breathed a rough sigh. The head moved to the right and left, not understanding why Miranda could think so of herself and Tania.

"Omong empty! I think of Tania as my own son. So, how could I fall in love with my own daughter-in-law." Jonathan paused for a moment his sentence. Breathe deeply and then breathe slowly. "Tania is an independent woman, strong, but meek inside. That's what makes me sure that she's the right girl for Xander. Our ex-daughter-in-law can accept all the flaws in Xander, including his childish nature."

"But he's poor, Pa. Not equal to us." Miranda keukeh with her stance.

Jonathan smiled a cynical smile at Miranda. "I wonder if you will still be arrogant after knowing that our company suffered a huge loss due to company data was successfully hacked by a hacker. He asked for a huge reward, almost draining all our savings in the bank."

Miranda who was clenching her palm was shocked by the news that Jonathan had just delivered.

"What's? So you're saying our company's in danger of bankruptcy, right?" Jonathan nodded his head in response. "No! None of this can happen! I don't want to be poor, Pa!"

Seeing how surprised Miranda was after hearing the fact that the company was almost bankrupt made the corner of Jonathan's lips pulled upwards, smiling faintly, not even a single person was aware that the tall man was smiling. Jonathan Vincent - New York-born man, United States, fifty-five years ago, he was forced to lie, saying that the company he had built had been hit by a ganjing shock because he wanted to teach Miranda a little lesson so as not to underestimate people whose status was lower than theirs.

During this time Jonathan was too soft to educate Miranda so that the woman was more active and the peak of his mistake when trapping Tania with the aim of speeding the good woman away from the family of Vincent Pramono.

"But this is the truth, Ma. The company I built from scratch almost went out of business. The company's IT team was unable to fight the hacker attack. Viruses given to companies are so dangerous that they freeze 80% of the company's data." Jonathan began acting in front of Miranda. He gave up all his ability to deceive his wife.

To hell with the principle of marriage that is upheld during building a household with Miranda if the handsome man is not able to educate his wife to become a better person.

Still overwhelmed with shock, Miranda said, "Then, why don't my confidants tell me this news? Why didn't he report to me, Pa?"

Jonathan gave a smile as he saw how frustrated Miranda was at the moment. Wanting to laugh out loud because of success makes his wife confused. However, he must resist that desire in order to carry out his mission.

"Because I asked your confidants not to tell you. I just don't want you to get sick from thinking too much about this news. However, the situation was getting uncontrollable and I was forced to tell you."

Lemas had Miranda's body that second as well. The woman's back was leaning with blank eyes, looking straight ahead. Can't believe that the current treasure of exalted wealth disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The father of one was sitting on the sofa next to Miranda. "Therefore, we must start living frugally, Ma, to minimize spending. You can't shop at will, gather with your socialite gang friends to save money. The company needs a big cost so that my business does not close," said the man.

Miranda forced herself to look towards her husband. "Does that mean we're going to move out of this house and live in a smaller house? Does that mean I can't foya-foya like I used to?"

Jonathan nodded slowly. "really. Starting tonight we should be preparing to move into a new neighborhood. There will be an assistant with us. I can't bear to bring all the servants, gardeners and security guards to this house."

"What a waste of my life!" said Miranda while scratching her head that does not feel itchy.

I'm sorry, Ma. You must have a hard time accepting this reality. However, I had to do it for your own good. I just want you to no longer be arrogant because you feel higher than others, Jonathan said. May you forgive me if this truth is revealed.

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