PRETEND POOR

SCANDALOUS HORRENDOUS

"Sir, he said you want a honeymoon leave, why go to the office?" Tomi who was working on the documents in Melvin's room was surprised to see her boss suddenly come to the office that afternoon.

"Don't get caught up in discussing this in the office! Only you and Meka know about this." Melvin put the bag on the table, put the suit on the head of his work chair, then sat comfortably there.

Melvin's not planning on going to the office this week. He also asked Ruby for a leave of absence, but his wife forbade him from taking a vacation. He said he was afraid that someone else might be suspicious. As a result, he still left for work and Ruby who had to take a leave of absence.

"Because you're in today, what meeting schedule can still be carried out on schedule?"

"Yes, you just set it up like the original plan."

Tomi presents the files Melvin needs to sign. "This is some paperwork you need to sign, sir. I've checked as you requested."

Melvin took a quick look at the file Tomi gave him. Although Tomi is a confidant of his, he still has to double-check before signing anything. The experience of working abroad taught him to be careful, even if there are people he strongly believes because someone's heart might change.

Clamps!

The door of the room opens. Meka walked into the room with a panicked and anxious facial expression. Melvin and Tomi are a little shocked because Meka entered without knocking first. There's something he wants to tell you.

"Sorry, Vin. I rushed in here when I found out today you're in the office."

"Yes. Be seated! Is there anything important you want to say?" Melvin could already guess from the way Meka spoke that stripped her of her formalities in the office. He wanted to talk about personal matters.

"Are you married to Ruby yesterday?" ask to make sure.

"Yes. I was married last night at Ruby's."

"Does anyone know about it other than me and Mr Tomi?"

Melvin was astonished by Meka's question. "none. The show was closed. It's just you two that I tell."

"The employees are talking about you. You're accused of being the cause of Ardi and Ruby's failed marriage. A lot of news is on the internet.

Meka opened her phone, typing in a search keyword about the viral news that had shocked the office since this morning. He gave Melvin his phone so he could see it for himself. Melvin watched closely the headlines that filled the browser's homepage. All the titles cornered her and Ruby and the company.

'GoodFood Company CEO turned out to have a special relationship with GM.'

'Causes of Ardi Syauqy's failed marriage: There Are Other Dream Men.'

'This is the portrait of CEO of fiancee Ardi Syauqy's heart-wrestling.'

'Not long ago his mother died, fiancee stabbed friend: Ardi Syauqy poor businessman.'

'The Ardi Syauqy betrothed prefers widows.'

'Ardi Syauqy and GoodFood CEO turned out to be friendly.'

'Virtually married, Ardi Syauqy's fiancee prefers a boss in her company.'

'A veiled relationship in the office: The engagement is finally off.'

'Friendly photo of Ardi Syauqy with GoodFood CEO.'

Melvin still couldn't believe what he saw. Especially when he saw the photos of his togetherness with Ruby in the office can be scattered on the internet. Looks like someone took a picture of them secretly.

Just last night he was happy, today there is already a big problem that has been waiting for him. Ruby wouldn't like it knowing that news. He has to solve it before the problem widens and gets bigger.

"What should we do, sir?" Tomi panicked after seeing the news that was still hot on the internet.

Melvin thought hard. "I think it's the Ardi family" he said.

"They must be very disappointed that Ardi and Ruby's marriage failed. Because, they expect with marriage they can strengthen their family business position," Melvin replied.

"Many are surprised if in fact Ruby is the daughter of businessman Haidar Wijaya. They did not expect the daughter of a big businessman like himself to work in this company starting with a position that is not too high" said Meka. "There is something strange about this news. Especially the photos of you together in the office. I think there's one employee who deliberately spied on your relationship" he continued.

Melvin looks back at the photos of herself and Ruby. There were even photos of them kissing in Ruby's room. What Meka said is likely true.

Drrtt

Tomi's phone is vibrating. He took his phone from his pocket and noticed the name of the caller on the screen. "Sir, there's a call from Company Secretary D" Tomi told Melvin.

"You just lift it up."

Tomi nodded while receiving the call. "Hello, good day?"

"Good day, Mr. Tomi. I would like to point out that our corporate meeting with GoodFood should be postponed. It seems like your company has a problem that needs to be solved first. We can re-discuss the cooperation of the company if the problem in your company can already be solved."

Tomi's speechless. He had expected that the news would also affect the company.

"Good, Sir. I will tell our leader."

"Thank you still."

"Why, Tom?" Melvin asked because he saw Tomi's cheap face after turning off his phone.

"Company D wants to postpone the cooperation meeting with our company, sir."

"What because of this news?"

Tomi nodded.

Melvin bit off the pen he used to sign the documents. "Yes, relax! Later if this news has died down, they will definitely come back to look for us."

"You want to let this news?" Tomi was a bit disappointed to hear the boss' decision.

"What can we do? Ardi's marriage failed because of me. In fact, now his future wife is already my wife. Even though the opinion built from the news is negative, the point remains the same." Melvin felt no need to worry about such news.

"I think you should stick with it, Vin. This concerns your good name, Ruby, and company" Meka advises.

"Shrinking this matter also takes a long time, Meka. When it was exposed, I thought this news would disappear."

Melvin scrunched his forehead. The company was not long ago taken over. Even if the company goes bankrupt because of the news, it is not too disadvantaged. Only, the effort that has been done so far will feel very futile.

"I think I suspect someone, Vin."

Melvin looked back at Meka. "Who?"

"He's a guy who seems to like Ruby too."

Melvin squinted his eyes. "What do you mean Jonanthan?"

Meka nodded.

Melvin clenched his hands tightly. That man was also the one who had almost bad intentions for Ruby. If he hadn't come by then, maybe Ruby would've been fucked by him.

"Tom, check all the CCTVs that lead to my room and the GM room. Find out who's been hanging around for a long time!" melvin's orders.