Starting today, Citra decided to return to work as usual. She spent a lot of time in the office, managing the company that had become her responsibility.A fairly long sigh escaped her lips as she looked at the wall clock, which now showed half-past 7 in the evening."Are you done?"Citra shifted her gaze to the man who was the source of the voice."Almost," Citra replied.The man then approached Citra, looking at her computer screen, which indeed only had a few sections left."If you're already tired, you can continue tomorrow, or if you don't want to do it tomorrow, how about copying the file to your laptop? I brought a flash drive; you can put it here first and then transfer it to your laptop. Continue at home," Nike suggested.However, the man's suggestion didn't seem to offer a solution for Citra.In fact, she preferred to stay there and finish it in the office.Citra shook her head, indicating that she was rejecting the man's offer."No need, Nike. I'll finish it here. If you're
Martin's anger could not be controlled by him. He was really angry when he found out that the plan he thought would succeed had failed in the middle of the road. He couldn't think of all the men and waiters in the club who didn't even realize Ethan's cover. "I'm sorry, sir. At that time, I heard someone coughing from inside the room. I was afraid that someone would faint and die on the spot. So, I checked inside," explained Martin's bodyguard who had been beaten by Ethan.A long sigh escaped his mouth, bowed in fear of his boss. "I really didn't think that guy would do all that. As soon as I turned on the light in this room, he immediately hit me on the head until I lost consciousness of everything," the man explained. Martin couldn't think properly anymore. He closed his eyes, massaging his temples which were throbbing from the senseless treatment of his subordinate. "Get out!" Martin ordered the man out of the room, requesting that he be left alone with the woman who was loo
In the morning, Citra was now different from who she was a few days ago. You can see how the woman has appeared wearing her typical office outfit, as usual when she is going to the office. Citra tidied up her hair that looked a little messy, polishing her face with makeup that tried to look natural. A smile appeared on her face, starting the day with a better heart. "Cheer up! You have to be strong because there is no one you can rely on and trust, other than yourself," Citra muttered motivating herself. Citra smiled again, seeing herself looking much better than yesterday through the reflection of the mirror. After feeling that all her preparations were done, Citra then took her work bag and hurried out of her room. Not forgetting, Citra also locked the door of her room and brought the key along with her, she didn't want anyone to enter her room without her permission first. Right at that moment, Nike even just woke up from his sleep, his forehead furrowed, confused because h
Ethan opened his eyes slowly, noticing several message ringtones coming from his cell phone. Apparently, they were all from message notifications that no one knew who had sent them. "What are those notifications? Why did it get this many?" The question suddenly appeared in Ethan's head making him inevitably forced to wake up from sleep. With difficulty, Ethan gathered himself to find his cell phone and opened each notification. [Good morning, Ethan. Oops, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that. I should have called you Mr. Ethan, sorry for my mistake. I just wanted to say to you, how is your day going? Is everything good without Amel by your side?][Ah! Don't get emotional first. We can talk things through as long as you cooperate with me. You can get your sister back but on one condition. If you want to know that condition, then come and meet me at the restaurant that I will share the address with you. Come or you won't be able to see your sister ever again]Both of Ethan's eyes t
Citra sighed as she faced the man she was actually reluctant to look at directly.However, thinking about what this man knew made her feel compelled to exchange glances with her former employee."Didn't you bring anything for me, Miss? Did you really just come to discuss what you heard from me last night?" Richard asked with a disappointed face.He had hoped that Citra would bring at least some light snacks for her visit, but far from his imagination, reality slapped him squarely.Like it or not, Richard had to accept that reality."Cut the nonsense. I don't like small talk with you. Tell me everything you know honestly, and I'll consider your freedom," said Citra, which then managed to invite a happy aura on the man's face.Although he had just started living in that detention cell, his place wasn't too bad, but still, no one would feel comfortable if they had to stay in a place like that.Especially Richard, who loved to go here and there, of course felt very confined there."Intere
Citra got back into her car, hitting the steering wheel roughly. She didn't know what to do now, the words that came out of Richard's mouth just now really continued to bother her.Citra really couldn't understand why the man could do such a thing? Why did she have to feel the dilemma between believing his words or believing her cousin. "Should I just ask Nike about this directly? But, if what Richard said is true, he will definitely make a lot of excuses and start being careful again in his actions," Citra muttered to herself. Honestly, Citra didn't know what to do. However, after being lost in thought for a while, Citra finally came to her senses. Maybe in the near future, she would keep a closer eye on Nike. She would pay attention and prove for herself whether Richard's words were true or just a hoax. Letting out a long sigh from Citra's mouth, she then started the engine of her car and headed towards where her office was. ***When Citra arrived at the office, she was greet
Ethan returned to the office, where he was working as usual.He was even now facing his computer again, Ethan focused on the screen but this time not with a gaze that was doing something there but the opposite. Ethan was just silent, frozen in place, his mind kept wandering not knowing what decision to make at this time."Why do I have to go? Why didn't I just say yes to that man? Why do I seem unwilling to give Citra to him? Why, even though this is for my sister's safety," Ethan muttered expressing what was the point of his thoughts at the moment. A long sigh of exasperation sounded from the man's mouth. Both hands seemed to be raised, rubbing his face roughly. "What should I do, God? Why did I become this weak?" Ethan asked himself. He no longer seemed to be excited as he stared at the screen in front of him. His mind was already traveling somewhere, it was hard for him to accept what had happened at that time. Without saying anything, Ethan just walked away when Martin gave
Ethan let out a long breath, staring at the woman intently. "Tell me quickly. What did you just say?" Ethan asked with his sharp gaze. Visibly, the woman seemed to ignore the sharp gaze Ethan was giving her.With leisurely steps, the woman walked towards the bench in front of Ethan, sitting so sweetly there. "I could have helped you. We could have worked together. Now, I'm one of the people close to Martin. You don't have a problem with him, do you?" asked Milena as if she could understand Ethan's problem. The woman published a wide smile at the corner of her lips, Ethan who had been silent and did not say anything made her already sure, if what she had just said was true. Milena then straightened her body, approached the man, draped both hands right on the man's shoulders, as if hugging him from behind.Ethan, who was certainly uncomfortable with the woman's touch, made a distance, staring so intently as if warning the woman to stay away from him."I don't want to get too close