The Mystery of Lost Memory
Alive or Dead

“Come in,” exclaimed Martin, with a view not to be separated from the files that Seth had just submitted to him.

The sound of high heels touching the marble floor of Martin's workspace rang very loudly, but the calm beat, it made Martin curious about who the owner of the shoe was.

A beautiful woman, tall as a model with wavy blonde hair, was standing in front of her, with a charming smile typical of high-class women. The woman continued to smile, with eyes that would not be separated staring at Martin.

“Who?” ask Martin, then check the small note containing his schedule for today.

“Do I have a schedule to meet you? From which office?” ask Martin once more, while continuing to search through his list of activities.

“I have a personal schedule with you, Martin Willis,” replied the woman confidently.

Martin stopped, looking at the woman. For a second later she realized, that woman was the woman who came with Sophie yesterday.

“You? The woman who came with Sophie?” guess Martin.

The woman smiled back. “I'm Petrina Vallea. You can call me Petrina,”

Petrina Vallea, a luxury brand model, which although less well known on television, but the name Petrina has a high reputation in high-end fashion circles. She is the only daughter of a food franchise business entrepreneur who has thousands of branches across the country.

Petrina is no ordinary woman. Besides being beautiful and smart, she was the visionary type, who would consider all her steps. Including agreeing to be betrothed to Martin, despite having to be a second wife.

Petrina knows who Martin is, as well as his background. In addition to getting a handsome husband, Petrina will also be part of the Willis conglomerate, which is undoubtedly powerful.

“What's your purpose for coming here?” martin asked, looking happy. “If your destination wants to tease me, sorry, Petrina. Although I'm a cunning man, but I love my wife a,”

“Oh yes?” Petrina took a seat in the front seat of Martin's desk. He crossed both his legs.

“I am so amazed, because even though you have everything, you only love one woman,” commented Petrina. Her smile looked sweet and graceful.

“I also admire you,” Martin said. He slightly moved his chair away, to lean back and cross his legs.

“Although your pride must be lowered because of my mother's actions, you have enough guts to meet me here,”

Quite unexpectedly, Petrina actually laughed a little at Martin's innuendo.

“I didn't come here to tease you, Martin. I came here to get to know more about your relationship and your wife,” Petrina said, continuing to laugh softly. “Honestly, I really want to have a perfect relationship like you guys,”

Martin frowned when he heard Petrina's confession, which was quite unexpected.

“I also don't like this matchmaking. Do you think all women like you?” Petrina folded both her hands. “But, we will both benefit, if you want to unite,”

“United?”

Petrina nodded. “Imagine, what will happen if our two families unite? To be sure, all will benefit,”

Petrina begins to show her visionary side to Martin. He explained the various best possibilities, if the two conglomerate families were to come together.

“You better go, Pet,” Martin glanced at his watch, then got up right away.

The door was knocked twice, and Seth came out from behind the door. The man told Martin that the time for the meeting had come. And Petrina rose to her feet, again smiling gracefully and confidently.

“Contact me, if you are interested in the opportunity I have explained,” Petrina handed over her business card.

Petrina simply knitted her eyebrows together, then left before Martin was late for today's meeting.

***

An hour after the meeting, as usual Martin was always surprised by the sudden appearance of his mother, in his study. Even though his heart was hollow, he still could not just throw Sophie away.

“I have to talk seriously with you,” Sophie said, handing over a brown envelope.

Martin frowned. “This what?”

“Open,”

Quickly and curiously, Martin opened the envelope. Inside was a document, which as Martin began to read his sentences one by one, he was shocked. Like being electrocuted, Martin released his grip and the document fell to the ground.

“This ... “ Martin could not continue his speech.

Sophie nodded. “Yes. That's the big secret I kept with Paul,”

The document contains an explanation of Martin who has been adopted by Paul and Sophie.

“That's why your father always said you weren't his real son. I know, he's outrageous, and we can't let him,” Sophie just keeps talking, no matter how Martin's face changes after reading the contents of the document.

Martin froze in place, deathly pale yet with all his might trying to keep looking normal. But as a woman who has always been around since Martin was a baby, Sophie certainly understands the change in look. He stood up, approaching Martin.

“You now know, right, why would Paul give up his entire fortune to the girl?” whisky Sophie. “But .. are you really willing to live decades as his son, and end up not getting a dime?”

“Mother can help you,” Sophie slightly back off, looking at Martin with a sly smile.

Highlight Martin's shocked eyes, he slightly turned to his mother.

“You should have children soon,” Sophie said. “Paul will not be able to dwell, because all the attention of journalists will be centered on us. And it definitely affects stocks,”

Martin opened his mouth before being interrupted by Sophie.

“But your wife is barren, Martin! You can't count on him,”

“Don't bring Karen, Mom .. “

“What?! Why, huh?! At a crucial time like this, you can still defend him?” Sophie's emotions are ignited, when Martin prefers to defend Karen.

“I gave you two options, and you have to pick it up right away, if you want the legacy to fall into your hands,” Now Sophie starts pressing Martin.

Martin was still, with his nose flattened, trying to contain his emotions and surprise. Never imagined, lived for more than thirty years and he only realized that he was not the son of Paul Willis. Or at least, Sophie's biological child. He was just a little girl, like Sierra whom he had always loved.

But being raised by Sophie, a conglomerate-born woman, Martin's personality inevitably mimics her. Just like Sophie, Martin is allergic to poverty. While with Sierra and Karen, he always obligated them to wear luxury items, trying to equalize the women with him.

“You can keep Karen, if you want to remarry Petrina. Or ... “ Sophie slightly brought her mouth closer to Martin's ear.

“I will force Karen to separate from you, life or death .. “ Sophie whispered in a threatening tone.