But the challenges were far from over. A woman who had once pursued Dirgantara and felt rejected by him now returned with malicious intentions. She spread false rumors about Senja, claiming that Senja had only approached Dirgantara for his wealth, and that she was manipulative and calculating. The rumors spread widely, tarnishing Senja's reputation.
Senja felt sad and overwhelmed. She had never done any of the things she was accused of, but she had no idea how to prove it. That was when Dirgantara stood fully by her side. He did more than defend her with words—he investigated who had spread the false rumors and proved to everyone that the accusations were completely untrue.
In front of a crowd, Dirgantara declared loudly and firmly, "I was the one who hid my true identity from Senja. She never knew who I was until that day came. How could she have approached me for my wealth when she never even knew I had any?"
In an instant, every accusation collapsed. The people fell silent as they realized the truth. Senja gazed at Dirgantara with tears in her eyes. When she felt powerless, that man became the shield who protected her with unwavering dignity.