Marrying an Abuser's Ex-Husband

Chapters. 161

The hot atmosphere of the sun in Lampung is not as hot as Clara's heart. Clara no longer knew what she had to do to re-invigorate her company.

"What should Clara do, Pa. Clara was confused not knowing what to do. It was all taken care of by Gunawan. Stupidly I, do not want to take care of the company, I do not think if Gunawan will dare to file for divorce! It's all messy, there's no way I'm asking Gunawan for help!" murmured Clara again.

"Clara, Honey. There's good news. There will be a company holding a tender auction. Who knows we could take part and win this auction. That way, we will get an injection of funds back," said Rai approached Clara who sat pensively in her big chair.

Clara turned her head towards Rai who was so excited. Just now he was told by the secretary that the Clara company got an invitation for a tender auction event from an overseas company engaged in garment, armor making.

"really? Are you sure you can win the tender?" sahut Clara while looking expectantly at Rai.

"Of course, we will make the best presentation so that the company owner is interested in the cooperation we offer."

"Alright, tomorrow we will gather the employees for a monthly meeting and will discuss the auction invitation from this company.

"good. That way we can directly discuss all our plans with all employees. Hopefully we can win the tender in!" Rai looks optimistic, he hopes that there will be more profit from the Clara company.

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The next day ....

Clara held a monthly meeting to see how the company was developing. Some employees have explained and presented the documents they bring according to their respective sections. It is Rai's turn to conclude before everyone during his tenure.

"Alright, as we already know that the company is indeed on the verge of instability. But we also get a good chance. Some time ago, I got an invitation from the vendor to attend the tender. After seeing your presentation, we still have a chance to get up. However, I can't run this on my own. Therefore, I ask for your help also for our common interests," said Rai with a spirit as if this is indeed a bright spot for the company.

Clara looked at the seriousness of Rai's face. He agreed to take the tender. "Alright, let's work together for the tender this time. Starting tomorrow, we will work hard to make our presentation documents to be submitted to the organizers."

All employees nodded compactly. The meeting was ended. Clara and Rai were still inside the meeting room. The middle-aged woman double-checked some of the documents just presented. Tax statements and financial statements of the company, become important documents that must be brought for tender later.

"You look so excited" Rai scolded Clara. The woman responded with just a ruckus.

Rai checked the completeness of other documents. He remembered one of the vendors of the tender organizers was a person he knew. An idea also popped into my head. "Do you want to win the tender this time?"

Clara took a long breath. "Why are you asking like that? Of course I want to. It's for the company. Whatever I'm gonna do! Especially tenders from overseas companies. Who wouldn't want to?"

Rai grinned. He approached Clara and bowed half his body before the woman. "Do you want me to tell you how to win easily?"

Clara's forehead frowned. He stopped the movement of his hand on the document and stared fixedly at Rai's face. "How?"

Rai whispered something in Clara's ear. Making the woman instantly widen her eyes perfectly. "Are you not sane, Rai? You want to cheat in this tender? I don't agree!"

Clara got up from her chair and pointed her index finger in front of Rai's face. "Remember, our company is not doing well, but I don't want to make our company's good name polluted."

Clara was silent thinking about Rai's words. He bit the fingertips of his right index fingernail. "You said your friend was one of the organizers at the tender. Are you sure that he can be trusted to work with us?"

Rai nodded his head confidently. Not just once or twice, but he has worked with his friend many times. This time, the same thing will repeat itself and they will get this lucky break.

Clara probed Rai's face full of confidence. "Well, as before, I'll trust you all."

Rai's smile expanded perfectly. That was what I expected of Clara. Rai got up from his chair and left the meeting room to get back to work. While Clara, still have to check some files that will be brought to the tender.

The expected day arrived. Clara and her entourage left for Bandung, where the auction was held. Clara, Rai, and Dita up to an hour earlier than the tender time. All the representatives of the various competing companies, were already prepared as they were. Rai informed Clara and pointed his index finger at the several vendors up ahead.

Clara and the troupe took a strategic seat. Their faces looked solemn and haughty, feeling that they were the ones who won the tender.

"I told him last night, you'll be happy with the end result. We just need to perform like any other company" whispered Rai. Clara only responded with a nod of her head.

However, there was something disturbing Clara's view of the place opposite where they were standing. Gunawan, her ex-husband also attended this tender. The face of the man he had not seen for a long time, looked much more radiant than before. It made Clara tick.

"Why?" tanya Rai who spontaneously asked when she heard the sound of whispering from Clara's mouth.

Clara shrugged her shoulders, pointing to the other side. "Guild."

Rai turned his gaze in the direction pointed by Clara. He grinned and patted Clara's shoulder softly. "Just calm down, you don't have to be afraid. We'll win this tender. I have to pass this requirement file first to the vendor. You wait here."

Clara nodded her head. She kept watching her ex-husband from a distance. Just like Clara, Gunawan also knows the whereabouts of the ex-wife. However, Gunawan acted as if he did not see Clara's whereabouts.

Gunawan does not come with simple preparations. This tender is a stepping stone to make his company even more in a good level. He has prepared everything carefully. Technical requirements such as network planning, have been prepared by Gunawan. Even all the information about the tender this time has been really well studied by Gunawan.

"Master, your ex-wife also came to join this auction. It looks like they are very confident that they will win this tender" Rustam half-whispered to Gunawan.

Gunawan smiled lightly, he was not provoked by the affection shown by Clara. His heart is happy with his life now, with his twin children and grandchildren.

"Let it go, anyway we came all the way here, not for them. We came to Bandung just to win this tender. I no longer care about that demonic woman!" answer Gunawan ketus. Gunawan's views he focused on the files that are ready to be presented.