Sunlight forced its way through the vertical blinds of the CEO's office, painting precise golden stripes across the plush carpet.The room was remarkably quiet, completely insulated from the city's hustle and bustle. The only sounds breaking the silence were the steady ticking of the wall clock and the low hum of the air conditioner blowing a cool breeze.Jaka leaned back comfortably in his high-end imported leather chair, basking in the warm, fragrant weight settling on his lap.Andini sat neatly atop him, resting her slender back against his broad chest in an intoxicating silence unique to newly minted lovers.A sweet blend of lily and vanilla wafted from her hair, tickling Jaka's senses.Unable to resist, he leaned in and greedily inhaled the scent at the crook of her neck, his warm breath brushing against her porcelain skin.She flinched, her shoulders tensing like a startled cat before a deep crimson flushed across her cheeks, quickly burning all the way to the tips of her ears.

Glowing lights from the glass facade pierced the darkness of Semarang. Right before their eyes stood the Grandis Hotel, a six-star architectural masterpiece radiating sheer dominance.The lavish complex sprawled across an area equivalent to ten football fields combined. Pristine, manicured gardens encircled the five primary towers within the grounds.Four buildings commanded the cardinal directions—east, west, north, and south. Meanwhile, at the center, the main spire soared highest of all, piercing through wispy clouds as the focal anchor of the entire landscape.This was no ordinary high-end getaway. The cheapest room went for twenty-five million rupiah a night—an astronomical figure to regular folk, yet a trivial sum for the rich and powerful.Even if its exclusive rooms were rarely fully booked, the Grandis Hotel was never empty. On public holidays, the venue bustled with high-society elites coming and going.Its main draw sat on the ground floor. A five-star restaurant serving wo

Crystal chandeliers overhead cast a warm, golden glow across the opulent ballroom. The high-society charity gala hummed with lively chatter from the elite, who were dressed to the nines in crisp tuxedos and elegant evening gowns.From the heart of the crowd, a portly, middle-aged man strode over with unshakeable confidence."Miss Andini, it’s been a while. Word on the street is that your business has been booming lately," the man, Dooa, greeted her. His deep voice carried a thinly veiled layer of forced cordiality.Andini paused mid-stride, returning the greeting with effortless grace. Her gaze remained calm as she looked at the influential figure before her."Thank you for the compliment. But my business is still nowhere near yours, Mr. Dooa," Andini replied modestly.Dooa let out a hearty chuckle and patted his stomach as if he had just heard a delightfully amusing joke. His laughter rippled softly through the clinking of champagne flutes around them."Hahaha, well, naturally! If yo

The radiant glow of a massive crystal chandelier reflected flawlessly across the charity gala's polished marble floor.The opulent hall hummed with the discreet murmurs of high society mingling over expensive drinks.Sitting in a corner among the middle rows, Jaka let out a long breath and shifted against his stiff posture.'A place like this makes me feel suffocated.'Leaning back into the thick cushion of his seat, Jaka looked out at the lavishly dressed crowd that felt entirely alien to him.Exhaustion was plain on his face after the grueling negotiations with the auction committee."Getting them to believe us wasn't easy," Jaka muttered under his breath, his voice nearly swallowed by the gentle instrumental music.Andini, seated right beside him, tilted her head slightly. Her evening gown draped gracefully along her composed frame. She glanced at Jaka from the corner of her eye, her lips curving into a captivating, subtle smile."What did you expect? Ordinary people almost never w

The stage spotlight locked onto a dead potted plant as it transformed drastically within seconds. The once bone-dry stalk suddenly swelled, surging with fresh green veins of life.Fresh branches sprouted rapidly, unfurling buds that bloomed to perfection like a time-lapse video on fast forward.A tense silence instantly gripped the auction hall. The air in the room seemed to solidify before suddenly shattering into a storm of wild whispers from the guests."I'm not dreaming, am I?""Did I walk into a magic show by mistake?""Magic... did I just witness actual magic?"A wave of shock spread rapidly, especially among the wealthy guests who knew nothing of the spiritual realm's inner workings. Even the presenter on stage stood frozen stiff.His hands trembled around the empty bottle, completely unprepared for his demonstration to yield such a spectacular phenomenon.Beside Jaka, Andini leaned gently against his shoulder. She covered her lips, stifling a soft giggle meant only for the two