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
Citra stretched all the muscles in her body, which felt tense. Today, her workload felt heavier than usual.A long sigh escaped her mouth as she realized there were still several documents she hadn't finished."Hotel construction contract, investment agreement with Company X, warehouse inventory supplies..."The woman's voice could be heard listing each document that she still hadn't completed.Just looking at the letterheads, Citra could no longer think clearly.The fact was, her head suddenly felt throbbing thinking about the amount of work still left to do, even though since morning, Citra hadn't stopped trying to finish it.She wondered, had Nike never worked? How could the office work pile up like this? She was sure only a few things had been done by that man."Citra!" Nike called out to the woman.With his office bag already in his right hand, a smile curved at the corner of his lips.He seemed to feel no guilt whatsoever towards Citra, even though the look she gave him was clea
"It's almost half past seven, give me that document, let me help you work on it so you can finish it quickly," said Nike, who suddenly arrived without Citra realizing it. It was seen that the woman only cast a flat gaze at Nike for a moment, before finally focusing back on her computer screen."It's good that you've come to your senses. I guess, as long as I'm not here, all this work is also intentionally neglected by you, right? You let a lot of work pile up on purpose," Citra retorted scathingly. The man who had just picked up his laptop, seemed to place the rectangular object with a heavy heart near the woman. As always, that woman spoke with great damage. The Ulti that the woman said, never missed, always hitting the enemy or the target she was aiming for. "I do everything. That's fine, you know what I do. But, as long as you're not here, I'm taking your place by taking on your entire role for real. I did it," Nike retorted, seemingly unaccepting of the woman's lack of work.
Not wanting to make Citra suspicious, Nike also changed his clothes.Nike was wearing casual clothes, while Citra, as Nike had previously instructed, had to look very beautiful tonight.A long sigh escaped his mouth, unsure how the woman would react later when she found out Nike had lied to her.However, as Nike had said before, he had no reason to refuse Mrs. Merry's words.His voice wouldn't be able to oppose that woman's decisions. He felt bound by contract to that middle-aged woman."Let's go! I'm ready," said Citra, approaching Nike who was lost in thought.Nike lifted his face, looking at Citra, who instantly left him unable to resist complimenting her."Citra? You look so beautiful," Nike said, his eyes refusing to blink.He didn't want to take his eyes off Citra's face."Of course. Haven't you always realized that I'm charming?"Citra seemed proud of herself, which was usual for her when she could capture the attention of those around her.Nike rolled his eyes. Though he had c
"Wow! You look very beautiful tonight, Citra. Isn't that right, Martin?" Martin's mom seemed to be praising the beauty of her future daughter-in-law.Martin was seen nodding, indicating that he agreed with his mom's words."Yes, Mom. Citra always looks beautiful no matter what. Now and forever, my view of her never changes," Martin said with his typical smooth-talking style.Meanwhile, Citra didn't respond to the man's words at all. She seemed to ignore him, rolling her eyes indifferently.Realizing that her daughter appeared not to care about the conversation between her future in-laws, Mrs. Merry pinched Citra's arm.As if already used to her mom's behavior, Citra didn't seem to feel anything.Her daydream was interrupted, but her mouth remained tightly shut."Say thank you, Citra. You were just complimented by Martin and his mom."Mrs. Merry gave a look that emphasized that the woman should immediately obey her words.After that, Mrs. Merry's gaze shifted to the front, specifically