Marrying an Abuser's Ex-Husband

Chapters. 160

The next day ...

In Lampung, the Clara company.

All employees are asked to gather in the lobby because of the announcement to be made by the company owner. They all whispered to each other, trying to guess what news would be heard. Until finally silence, when Clara stood right in front of them.

"Well, I won't waste much time. My purpose is to gather you because I want to convey something that ... Rai, can you stand next to me?" point Clara at Rai with a polite tone of voice. Rai complied and stood right beside Clara.

Clara extended her right hand to the side, pointing at Rai. "I asked Rai to take care of the company, replacing Gunawan's duties. For that, I hope you can be more excited to work with a new boss and change things for the better."

Rai surprised. This had all not been talked about at all by the middle-aged woman. However, Rai is also pleased to get a promotion. He stood up straight and put his feet slightly forward. "I don't know what to say, but please help."

Clara extended her hand forward, warmly welcomed by Rai's hand. They shook hands warmly, then everyone clapped as a form of inauguration.

"Rai, I hope you can handle the company's problems well. I believe everything in you" said Clara in a soft tone of voice. Makes Rai develop her sweet smile.

Clara was amazed to see the smile of the almost middle-aged man before her. The smile that had never changed and still shook his heart, made Clara become misbehaved. He brought Rai into the CEO's office where Sinta was there.

"Now, this room is yours. Later, Dita will tell you what you have to do, such as signing the file he gave. However, you must be careful in signing the dossier because not all files can be signed. You have to be able to choose which one is good for our company" said Clara explained a little how Rai's work will be.

Clara also tells what files are still left on Sinta's desk. He shows the stock statistics that the company currently owns. Rai seems so interested and pays close attention. It made Clara feel confident that her choice was right.

The day keeps changing. The company under Rai's leadership initially went a little better. Stocks that had declined, started to rise a little. Clara was happy to think she could solve the problem they were facing. Rai even bought some new shares on the grounds that it was being sold at a low price and potentially increased which of course will make their company also increase.

Not even a week Rai take care of the company, instead of getting more advanced and developing, it gets worse. Some new stocks that continue to be purchased by Rai, precisely the most experienced a drastic decline. Shares previously owned by the company, lost hundreds of millions because it did not increase.

"Rai, what is this? We're even retreating!" clara complains through a phone call while massaging her forehead that hurts.

Clara's upset. Without saying another word, he disconnected the phone. Some of the files that were submitted yesterday surprised him. How not, the shares that the company has no chance to survive.

"If this continues, the company can go bankrupt. I have to take everything off so as not to cause a big loss" Clara murmured. He glanced at the clock. Rai just finished a meeting outside the office. He had to wait for about half an hour to speak directly to the middle-aged man.

Clara scrolls through her phone screen and looks back at prices in the stock market. It was not in line with his expectations at the beginning. While the company is managed by Gunawan, it is increasing. And that, made the blood flow in Clara's body feel hot.

"Damn, I can't lose to him!" Clara closed her phone on the table and leaned against the chair while closing her eyes, trying to calm her mind.

Shortly after, Dita knocks on the door of her room and tells Rai that she is back. Clara immediately met Rai and showed him the latest stock price market chart.

"You see this? The shares you buy are well below the market price and are not rising. While some of the stocks you were supposed to keep, you sold and now it's on the rise. I think you can handle this, Rai!" cerca Clara with shiny eyes.

Rai took a long breath. "You take it easy, the market price changes every second. It won't be long. Just need patience. There is one new stock whose chart is constantly increasing. Do you want to try buying it?"

Clara rubbed her face violently. "Gosh, Rai. The company has suffered a lot of losses. We must sell stocks that have fallen, not buy new shares. Didn't you hear that some of the company's clients and investors have already submitted withdrawals from the cooperation contract?"

Rai was silent. He already knew that because he was repeatedly asked to sign filing files from clients and investors. However, he was still calm because he felt confident that he could overcome this problem.

Rai got up from his chair and walked over, slowly at Clara who was downcast while covering her face with both palms. "Hey, calm yourself."

Rai held Clara's chin and turned the woman's face to look at her. "Don't think too much. You can stress and make the beauty of your face reduced. Take it easy, I can handle it. Isn't that why you entrusted your company to me?"

Clara fell silent. It is true, he is confident that Rai can cope with his company. Clara stared fixedly at Rai's face. Rai's beautiful eyes, capable of hypnotizing Clara. Slowly, the faces of the two were close to each other and with a matter of seconds had already touched each other. Without knowing the time, they are linked to each other no matter if there will be employees who see.

Clara felt quite a bit calmer after linking up with Rai. He took a deep breath and calmed his heart. "Yes, I trust you all, Rai."

Rai nodded and re-executed his duties. He bought stocks that he believed would continue to rise as in the chart. Two days to a week, the chart is indeed on the rise. Clara is increasingly convinced that her choice of choosing Rai to take care of the company is not wrong.

However, stocks that suffered heavy losses, continued to decline until they exceeded their supposed terms. Rai did not heed Clara's order to sell the bad stock, but still kept it, making the company's income worse.

"Sorry, because we did not receive a reply from the submission submitted earlier, we were forced to terminate the contract unilaterally. Please understand it because we do not want to experience a big loss like your company," said one investor who worked with the company on Clara by telephone.

Not just one or two, but almost all investors have raised their hands and cut the contract. Clara massaged her painful forehead. His head almost broke. "Damn, what do I do now? My company's going bankrupt."