Chapter 784 - A View On Love

"Let them take care of their own feelings. Don't interfere," Rudi said in a low voice.

"If the Atmajaya Family finds out, they won't care even if it's Jenny who likes Jonathan first. They will assume that Jonathan was the one who teased and lied to her. Jenny is still too young, but my cousin is old enough. He is a grown man and he will be considered a bad person who plays with a little girl's feelings," said Anya. She doesn't want to meddle in other people's business, but she also doesn't want Jonathan to be treated unfairly.

After all, Jonathan was still her brother. And before Anya knew that he was, the man had long been her friend.

Without saying anything else, Rudi immediately pulled Anya away. But the woman did not want to follow him just like that.

"Please let go Madame!" At that moment, two of Aiden's bodyguards immediately approached them. They will not hesitate to beat Rudi if he doesn't let Anya go.

Rudi laughed and immediately let go of his hand. "I am not doing anything. Calm down."

"Are you alright, madam?" One of the guards asked anxiously.

"I'm fine," Anya nodded and asked them to back off.

After the bodyguards left, Anya regained her composure. She walked towards a large tree with a swing under it then waited anxiously.

"Do you care about Jonathan, or are you afraid his and Jenny's relationship will affect you? Even though the Atmajaya Family is not happy with them getting together, they won't affect  you, no?" Rudi leaned his back against the trunk of the big tree.

Anya looked at him. "My mother doesn't approve of their relationship either. She hopes Jonathan can find a mature woman and help him take care of his family. Unlike Jenny since she is still young and mischievous."

"Jonathan will have one more child besides Alisa," Rudi laughed when he said it.

"Can you be a little serious?" Anya looked annoyed.

"I'm dead serious. I would be very happy if they could be together. But if I can't, I don't mind marrying Jenny. Despite being young, she is very attractive. I will never get bored with her," said Rudi.

"Does it not matter to you if she doesn't love you?" asked Anya.

Rudi laughed again and looked at her. "Anya, you are too naive. People like me don't need love. For me, it'll still be the same regardless of the person I marry. But if I can be with an attractive one, why not? My life will not be boring."

"Is love meaningless to you? Does everything have to be about profit?" Anya took a deep breath.

"For people like me, marriage is a game. If I marry an ordinary woman, my wealth will not increase. And after the divorce, I have to share my wealth with her. My family will never let me marry such a woman," said Rudi.

Anya tilted her head, looking at him in confusion.

"When you married Aiden, you had nothing. After marrying you, Aiden will not be able to get anything from you and after the divorce, he will have to share his wealth," Rudi paused and continued. "But now, you found out that you're actually Anya Pratama. Your marriage remains the same, even though your identity has changed. Now you have found your real family, which is the Pratama Family. As the sole successor, you and Aiden will gain more than you previously had."

"I understand," Anya nodded.

"My parents won't let me marry an ordinary woman. One day, I still have to get married. Jenny is also very loved by her family. After marriage, she will get shares in her family's company. I am also the only successor of my family. After we get married later, we can mutually benefit each other. Because of our marriage, the cooperation between the two families will also deepen. We can profit together and the value of our company's stock will also increase. Wouldn't that benefit both sides?" said Rudi.

"From a profit point of view, it's really the best choice," said Anya in a low voice. But what about feelings? How about love?

Are they nothing compared to wealth?

"Love is a very fragile concept. I already know what love feels like, but love alone can't last forever. As time goes on, love will fade away with time. As I get older, I have to come to my senses and come back to reality," said Rudi. He is the type to rely more on rationality, not feelings.

"So you will never marry an ordinary girl in your entire life, huh? But Jenny… She didn't care at all about profits, cooperation, or whatever. She only cares about the man she loves. Before she gives up on her love, I hope you won't go to the Atmajaya Family and propose to her," said Anya.

"Jonathan is my friend. I wouldn't take Jenny if he really liked her. I will not be able to give love to Jenny. If there is another man who can provide for her, I will support them. But if no one can bring happiness to her, I will marry her. At least, I can give her wealth and profit. I will treat her well and make her comfortable for the rest of her life…" said Rudi with a smile.

Anya couldn't help but take a deep breath. She can't judge nor oppose Rudi's views on life and love. That is the man's opinion and Rudi has the right to decide how he lives his own life.

By finding the right wife, he would not make his family lose, and increase their wealth instead.

As the successor of his family, Rudi only wants to maintain what his parents have earned.

At this moment, Anya thought of her husband.

If only Aiden had the same opinion as Rudi, maybe they wouldn't be together forever.

Aiden could have married Keara and benefited his family.

But he chose to marry Anya who had nothing. Anya who only had her sick bedridden mother.

But Aiden didn't care. When he married Anya, she was still the daughter of the Tedjasukmana Family, a child that got abused by her own family. However, Aiden still loved her even though Anya couldn't give him anything other than love.

How many men in this world walk the same path as Aiden?

Anya felt so lucky. She was so lucky to have a man who loved her sincerely.

"I'll tell Aiden about them. Let him decide what's best for them. I don't want to interfere anymore. Peter, do I need to tell my mother?" Anya turned and looked at Rudi.

Rudi was stunned for a moment hearing Anya mention that name then he laughed. "I feel good that you still think of me as your friend." 

He did not expect that Anya still thought of him as Peter, her friend when she was still studying in France. "If you're asking for my opinion, I think you should tell your parents and ask them to respect the decisions of those involved."

Anya also laughed, "I understand that you want to hide your identity. Everyone has their own secret. What's important is that you never did anything bad to me and you really are my friend, no matter what your name is. That alone is enough," she paused for a moment and then continued, "I hope you can help me talk to my brother. Maybe he'll understand better if you talk to him."

"I'm just going to tell him my opinion. I'll let Jonathan decide what he should do," said Rudi.

Anya nodded.

After that, Diana came out of the house carrying Anya's cell phone. "Anya, your phone is ringing. Aiden called."

Anya immediately took the phone and answered it. "Aiden, are you home yet?"

"Are you at your mother's house? I'll pick you up," Aiden said.

"Brother Jonathan is here. Let him take me later. You just stay and accompany Arka and Aksa," Anya said with a smile.

Aiden looked like he wanted to ask something, but in the end he just said, "I'll pick you up."