"By the way... no congratulations for me?" Viona shifted the conversation, aiming her camera at the four trophies she had brought home.

"Oh, right! You got 4 out of the 5 Awards you were nominated for. And if I remember correctly, 3 of them were in the same category as a certain woman, right?" Mom asked, admiring the trophies.

Viona nodded. "Yep. Queena had 6 nominations. Two of them were the same as mine, and she only got one award~" she replied proudly.

Mom and Dad chuckled. Angkasa grinned, while the twins clapped their hands in delight. "Wow!! You're clearly better than her, but why did that guy choose that rotten woman? I really don't understand their idea of 'love,'" Gilang said, emphasizing the word 'love' with a hint of sarcasm.

Viona chuckled softly and shrugged. "Like I said, love is foolish."

They laughed softly and continued their conversation about trivial matters. A little later, Viona bid farewell to her family, telling them she was going home to rest. Her family nodded, waving and offering their words of wisdom.

After all that, Viona signaled the driver who was in charge of the car to proceed, as she was truly exhausted and wanted to sleep. She leaned back and closed her eyes. After a few minutes, Viona felt her smartphone vibrating again.

With still drowsy eyes, Viona reached for her phone and opened the anonymous message that had come in. Carefully, she read the content of the message. The lack of a sender's name made her somewhat wary, but she remained focused on the message:

"Congratulations on your achievement, Viona. However, don't let this success blind you to the true reality. There are things you don't know about the people around you. It's better to be cautious, because sometimes your friends can become hidden enemies."

Reading the message made Viona feel uneasy. Who could send such a message? What was the meaning behind the words conveyed? Her mind began to speculate, trying to connect this mysterious message with the situation and the people around her.

As she looked out of the car window, her feelings became even more complicated. The lights of the street passing by in the night made her feel as though something was lurking in the shadows. She felt a need to uncover the truth but was also fearful of what she might discover.

With caution, Viona decided to respond to the message with a brief sentence, "Who are you? And what do you mean?"

She stared at her phone screen in hopes of receiving an answer that would provide some clues. As the car continued to drive through the darkness of the night, Viona felt as though she was entering unknown territory, where secrets and intrigues might be hidden around every corner.

Eventually, Viona chose to dismiss the message and hoped that she was just being paranoid. However, her phone vibrated again suddenly, and she furrowed her brow as she read the new incoming message.

"You will die, Viona. And you will feel that it's payback for your arrogance! Experience the consequences of playing with fire!"

~o0o~

Viona blinked, feeling a sense of familiarity with the number. Then she recoiled as she remembered that it was Queena's number from before!

"Miss... it seems like someone is following us," the driver said, looking at the front windshield.

"What—" Viona stopped mid-sentence as she saw two black cars speeding toward them. One of the car windows rolled down, and a man shouted loudly.

"VIONAAAA, I LOVE YOUUUU!!! BE MY WIFE, MY DARLING!!!"

"What should I do, Miss? They seem to be your heavy fans," the driver asked, seeking instructions.

Viona felt her heart racing. She took a deep breath, trying to manage her chaotic emotions. "Please, don't stop. Continue driving as usual," Viona instructed the driver with a firm tone.

The driver nodded in understanding and promptly continued driving. Viona looked behind as their car moved away from the two black cars. She felt a mix of emotions about what had just happened.

The strange message from Queena, and the sudden appearance of fanatical fans with their bizarre declarations of love, left her feeling even more uncertain in this situation.

For a moment, they lost the two stalking cars, but because the route the driver took was longer than usual, Viona had to drive for about another 30 minutes.

Viona was shaken by the sudden braking, but she quickly felt relief as her seatbelt protected her. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heartbeat. Her gaze returned to the front, trying to figure out why the driver had taken that abrupt action.

"What's happening?" Viona asked, her voice filled with concern.

The driver stared out the window, biting his lip. "I saw two more black cars behind us. They're still following us."

Viona's breath caught for a moment. The situation was getting more complicated, and something seemed amiss. She felt like she was playing a game of cat and mouse with these stalkers.

"Two more black cars?" Viona repeated, trying to stay composed. "We need to do something."

The driver nodded in agreement. "There's an exit to the left. I'll make a sharp turn and try to lose them."

Viona approved of the plan and watched as the car made a sharp turn onto a smaller, narrower road, attempting to evade the continuing pursuit.

In the darkness of the night, they continued to drive cautiously. Viona kept an eye on her phone, hoping to see if any new messages or information would appear. She was becoming more convinced that there were more secrets to be uncovered, and she was determined to find out the truth, regardless of the risks involved.

Meanwhile, she also felt gratitude towards the driver who was trying to protect her. In the midst of this dire situation, she felt that she wasn't alone in her battle against the looming threat.

Viona turned on her camera, trying to trace the tracks of the stalkers before the driver suddenly slammed on the brakes again. Fortunately, even though she was in the back seat, Viona was accustomed to wearing her seatbelt, so the abrupt stop wasn't too jarring.