IVANA'S FAKE MARRIAGE
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"Gustave my father's half-brother. That man is very different from Papa. Gustave was so evil, he took possession of all my parents' property, before papa died".

"I was very young at the time, but I knew the world of business. Because since childhood my father often took me to accompany him to work".

"One time I met Juan by accident when I was going to meet Gustave at his nightclub. That night Gustave was furious and threatened to kill me and papa after I had previously threatened him with words as well as photos I had of evidence of his crimes".

"The man did not even want to bear all the medical expenses of papa even though some of his wealth belonged to papa. He ordered his men to drive me out into the streets. Gustave's men obeyed the order, dragging violently and throwing me away into a distant, dark forest".

"When I was desperate for my safety and thought that night was the last day I lived, suddenly a kind young man helped me. I didn't expect that young man I met at Gustave's club. His name was Juan", said Dulce sobbing recollecting everything.

Dulce wiped away the translucent circles dripping from the corner of her eye. Body's shaking.

Ivana immediately approached the girl and hugged her. Jose leaned his back, exhaling his breath violently. Ellios immediately gave a tissue to Dulce who was crying bitterly.

Hearing and paying attention to Dulce, Jose could see the truth and honesty of the story.

"Gustave knew I was safe. He does not remain silent. After that I can't go anywhere. Gustave closed all my roads. Gustave offered a choice, he would treat papa with the best care as long as I stayed in the hostel of his choice and did not bring up the illegal business problems that he lived. I have no choice. I obey".

"It turns out all promises are lies. I received a message from Juan paying for one of the housekeepers I live in in Italy, saying that Gustave lied to me".

"I was angry that Gustave let papa die in such a miserable state. Without proper shelter and treatment like he promised me before I indulged his desire to stay in the dorm".

"Juan tried to get me out of the dormitory, he tried so hard that I could get out of the place. And the effort worked".

"We were together for a while..."

"Ugh..."

Dulce could not continue his words. A few moments later the girl was silent.

Back fingers rubbed his dripping tears touching the cheeks. Even his breathing sounded heavy.

"But Juan forbade me to wonder about him or his personal life if he didn't tell me. At the beginning of our relationship, Juan never talked about him. As time goes on, it is more open. He told me everything about himself, though not in detail. Juan told me briefly about his family who owned the plantation. He told me more about the only brother he had. He said his name was Jose Almiron. He said he was very proud of his brother who was successful in his own way. Juan has repeatedly told me about his closeness to Jose".

"Juan briefly introduced me to his good friend, Leonel who owned the Nasviel plantation. He said Nasviel's plantation was right next to Almiron's. But the two of them didn't tell me the address of their estate. Juan promised me that if the time was right one day he would take me to his family's estate".

Hearing Dulce's words made the atmosphere in the room quiet. All that was heard was the cry of Dulce and the breath of Jose and Ivana.

Ivana was surprised to find out, Dulce knew Leonel.

"Do you know, Gustave is holding Juan?", asked Jose with a sharp look on Dulce.

Dulce wiped her tears while nodding. "Gustave himself said, whoever betrays himself will die at his hands".

"I asked for Juan's whereabouts to Leonel after Juan I couldn't call anymore".

"Leo investigates, and gets information that Juan was behind Gustave's men for reporting Gustave's business to the authorities".

Jose. Matching Leonel's story a few years ago with Dulce's version. Indeed same.

"Me and Leonel tried to save Juan, but Juan's life was not helped in the shootout" Jose said.

"Fortunately the police came to our aid. And Gustave's under arrest".

"Yes. But the man has not changed, he still runs his illegal business" said Dulce.

Jose looked at Dulce. Thinking moment.

"Lantas who's the woman Angel calls, runs Gustave's business. Is that you, Dulce...?"

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