
Chapter 22
Lyn just got back to the mansion after work hours were over. Because the time to go home is less than 2 hours away, Lyn decided to wait for Edgar in his room with the aim of being able to go home together. Lyn has been able to go home since yesterday. But as Edgar was still investigating about the contents of the package, Edgar decided to have Lyn stay longer until he found a bright spot.
Lyn actually already misses the soft mattress and luxurious atmosphere in her room. But he held it for a few more hours, because he thought Edgar had been willing to take care of him in the VIP room for a few days without getting bored. Lyn doesn't want Edgar to see her as cranky as a child asking to go home.
Before entering her room, Lyn quickly turned to face Edgar with a curious face.
Lyn remembered the photo that Edgar threw to Shakila where the photo was a meeting of Shakila and the girl he helped.
"Sir Ed wait."
Edgar immediately turned his head, while Milo who had opened the door immediately closed it back and stepped closer to Lyn.
"What's wrong? Is there anything you need?" Ask Edgar softly.
"That's that. the photo that sister threw for Shakila earlier, isn't that.." Lyn bit her lower lip as she hesitated to continue her question.
Edgar understood Lyn's curious intentions, Edgar was able to catch that Lyn wanted to ask but he was scared.
"We talked in your room. It's not good to stand in front of a door like this."
Lyn understood then she directly pressed the pin to open the door of her room.
Once they were in Lyn's room, Edgar and Lyn sat facing each other on the sofa, while Milo sat across from the couple and just silently looked at their conversation.
Edgar looked at Lyn who looked curious but was overwhelmed with worry.
"What do you want to know about this photo?" Ask Edgar.
"I-I saw the photo was Shakila and Riri. Was Riri also involved in the chaos of the fashion house? What really happened while I was in the care? What did Shakila and Riri do that the company suffered such a huge loss?" Lyn's initially fearful question becomes stirring.
Edgar breathed slowly. He was eager to keep it a secret from Lyn, yet it felt heavy. For some reason, Edgar is too heavy to hide any little secret from Lyn. Edgar just wants him and Lyn to have openness in order to foster mutual trust.
Edgar slowly tells Lyn about some of the events during Lyn's treatment.
Lyn glazed over hearing her. She was very sad just because she was beside Edgar, Shakila even dared to destroy Edgar's business by using her. Lyn felt being near Edgar would only make Edgar trouble.
"Because of me, brother got off guard. A lot of things happened when my sister accompanied me in the hospital. Shouldn't brother be close to me so as not to be affected by my bad luck." Lyn said with a sad feeling.
"No. It's not like that. Don't be sad, I'll protect you with all my heart." Edgar said to calm Lyn down.
"Do I deserve to be protected by you? It may be true, Shakila said, this ugly face does not deserve your attention." Lyn's tears also fell.
"Sttt.. Who has the right to speak like that? Forget the words Shakila doesn't deserve to hear, okay. The woman will soon be away a while from our lives ." Edgar's gentle speech made Lyn slowly calm down.
"But, he will definitely plan his crimes from there considering how scheming he is." Lyn's face became worried.
"Country M is my father's country of birth, it's clear he won't be able to escape for a second there. I've arranged everything there."
Edgar nodded slowly looking at Lyn.
"Now take a break to wait for dinner."
Lyn nodded with a smile looking at Edgar and Milo who had gotten up from his seat to get out of Lyn's room.
In the dining room, a small family feels happy, where a pair of parents are proud because their daughter looks very talented in their eyes.
"Dad, mother, tomorrow morning Kila will leave for country M to be assigned to take care of the latest project there. But it's probably gonna be a long time 'cause Kila has to leave you." Said Shakila with a spoiled sad look.
"Gee, the son of a great father is already believed to take care of the big project. I'm proud son." Daniel rubbed Shakila's head.
"Yes, mom is also proud to see mom's beautiful daughter so great. How long are you gonna be there, son?" Celina.
"About 2 years ma'am. Hmm that's a long time ago, I'm leaving this country that's my favorite." Still with her pouting face.
"It's okay if you have to leave us that long. What matters is how you achieve that achievement. Take care of your work there well so that your performance value will increase. In the future, your future will definitely be very bright." Said Daniel.
Shakila's face was smiling but her heart really felt sour. Her parents did not know if duty in country M was a punishment. Shakila recalled how upset she was about to work but not in salary for 2 years, Shakila was looking for a way to take advantage of the situation to get money from her father even if only a little.
"Dad, can I ask for pocket money for my needs there? My money's up at the charity event last week."
Yes, all this time his parents never knew of the behavior of Shakila who likes to spend money with his socialite style. Nor did they know that Shakila's secretary status was not due to her skills. Even all the real lives about Shakila they don't know.
Daniel and Celina only know that Shakila is a good boy who is talented in his career and also noble as a lover of charity. From childhood, Daniel and Celina taught their children to do good, one of which was charity. In fact, if his parents give money to be used for charity, Shakila always split in half to tuck into his pocket.
His parents only knew that Shakila's glamorous socialite life was gained after working at Edgar's large company. As parents, they would not ban it because it was the result of his hard work. They were very proud to see Shakila shining in their eyes. Even Lyn, who they knew of her talent, had already begun to be forgotten about Shakila's rays.
"Of course, I'll give it to you." Daniel smiled.
"But dad, would you mind if I asked him a few times a year. The problem there is the need to live is very expensive, if calculated my salary is very loose for everyday. would it not burden you if you have to send enough money?" Shakila put on a worried face.
Daniel reached out his hand to hold Shakila's hand with a smile.
"No problem for my daughter. Father's beloved daughter must live properly there. Father's daughter should not be lacking when she achieves her achievements."
Again Daniel said that achievement was a punishment for Shakila. Shakila was really nauseous hearing her.
"Thank you, well, Kila promised Kila would give all of Kila's bonuses later for dad." Shakila put on a cheerful face looking at her father.
"So it's just for dad?" I pretended to have a sad face.
"Father's is definitely mother's." Goda Shakila's.
The little family chuckled and joked cheerfully while still eating dessert.