Darwin was left speechless after hearing what Darius had just explained. He was almost breathless after learning that he would be thoroughly tested by his father-in-law.
“So, all of this was Papa’s plan?”
“Yes,” Darius nodded. “I was the one who devised all of this, including the announcement of the results by Foxtail.”
Darwin was once again taken aback. He hadn’t fully recovered from the shock he had been feeling, and now he had to clarify what he had just heard.
“What do you mean, Papa?”
Darius smiled in his characteristic manner. He nodded and provided a lengthy explanation.
“Actually, the Infinix Group passed the selection conducted by Foxtail. Yes, even though in reality, Sean still secured the first position, the Infinix Group actually ranked second. But because the initial goal was to test you, I intentionally negotiated with Foxtail to exchange the positions of the Infinix Group with SexonWorld.”
“Wait a minute,” Darwin interrupted. “Even if the Infinix Group is returned to its original second position, what about Sexon? Won’t they protest or be disappointed?”
Darius waved his hand casually, as if Darwin’s question wasn’t worth pondering.
“Don’t worry, SexonWorld is a subsidiary of the Vortex Group. So, it’s not a problem if they are eliminated.”
Darwin breathed a sigh of relief. In the end, all the hard work he had put in over the past few days had yielded unexpectedly sweet results.
“If you had chosen Veronica over the Infinix Group this afternoon, by God, I would have asked Veronica to divorce you immediately, Win,” Darius continued as he sipped the tea that Renata had just served. “But as Magnus said, it turns out you’ve always been thinking about the welfare of others rather than yourself. Honestly, I’m impressed by that.”
“So, Darwin really passed the test I gave him? Does that mean Darwin and Veronica won’t divorce, right?”
Darius nodded. What else could he do? He had seen all the effort and dedication Darwin had put in.
“Yes, I’m also tired of hearing Veronica constantly begging me to forgive you.”
“Papa…” Veronica sighed in exasperation.
“But, if I may ask, what documents did Darwin sign this afternoon?”
Darius laughed. He had warned his son-in-law to read it before signing.
“That’s why I asked you to read it first. But you were too arrogant, acting like you knew what was inside.”
“Darwin did it out of desperation, Dad. But seriously, if it’s not a divorce agreement, then what’s in it?”
“It’s a post-nuptial agreement and some documents for the transfer of certain assets that I specifically gave to you. Once it’s finalized, you can read what’s inside.”
“We, as parents, hope that after this, there won’t be any more problems in your marriage,” Magnus added. “Personally, I hope both of you will protect each other’s feelings, remain faithful, and understand each other. Let’s not let the past mistakes repeat. My prayer is that your marriage will last a lifetime.”
Darius nodded in agreement with what Magnus had just said. He also wished for the happiness of his beloved daughter.
“Remember, Win. Don’t repeat your past mistakes. If I find out, there won’t be a second chance. Besides, you should be thankful because I sent your rival far away, so you both can have a peaceful married life.”
Darwin was shocked. He was trying to figure out the meaning of what his father-in-law had just said.
“Rival? Whose rival, Dad?”
“Sean Galael. Isn’t he your rival?”
“Oh, my goodness,” Darwin exclaimed, finally understanding. “So Dad knows that he used to be Veronica’s ex-boyfriend?”
Veronica looked at him annoyed, while Darius burst into laughter. He couldn’t help but be amused by the sudden display of jealousy from his son-in-law.
“Yes, that’s why Dad made him a candidate in the Foxtail selection. Furthermore, I promised him the position of CEO in Nevada, USA, if he successfully passed and achieved the highest rank. And as it turned out, he proved his words by becoming number one.”
“Does that mean, after the Foxtail tender is over, Sean will immediately relocate to America?”
“Exactly,” Darius replied, snapping his fingers in the air. “In the near future, Sean will even be inaugurated by the other board members.”
Darwin smiled with relief. In his heart, he expressed gratitude multiple times because he could finally be with Veronica as he had hoped before. He had even managed to convince his father-in-law that he was worthy of being his daughter’s partner.
“Now that everything is clear, I think it’s time for us to return to our respective homes. And I also understand that both of you must be eager to spend time together, right?”
Darwin chuckled to himself. His father-in-law had no idea that a few days ago, he had managed to sneak into the Wijaya family home to see Veronica. He even took the opportunity to do what a husband and wife should do.
“Once again, thank you for the opportunity you’ve given me. Darwin promises not to waste this chance and to avoid foolish actions in the future.”
Darius nodded. Feeling satisfied, he bid farewell and then invited Magnus to leave Darwin’s residence together.