PRISONER CRUEL CEO

Chapter 23

Things are starting to get quiet again. The restaurant visitors refocused on their dining, ignoring the commotion that had occurred.

Zeline stared worriedly at the woman sitting before her.

Adelia tried to stop her crying. He continued to rub rough his face as tears began to pour down his two slightly thin cheeks.

'Did he not eat well? She became thinner than last time.' Inner Zeline bit her lips in worry.

"It's light, honey?" tanya Zeline grabbed the tissue on the table, then gently rubbed the cheeks of the woman who just nodded her head at him.

"What's up, Adelia? Does the Emperor's mansion feel uncomfortable? He treats you well, doesn't he?" ask Zeline non-stop.

Adelia bit her lower lip. He was afraid to tell Zeline everything. The Emperor's threat continued to ring in his mind.

Zeline frowned when she saw Adelia put the book on the table, and began to write something on the white paper.

"I'm fine, brother. I just miss you so much, that's why I'm crying."

Both of Zeline's eyes were wide. His body stiffened with a look of disbelief.

"W-What's wrong with you? W-why don't you just talk, honey? Why write on paper like that." Zeline's lips twitched at Adelia.

Adelia had no problem with her voice. Then, why didn't Adelia make a sound and just write on paper?

"Darling... Did anything happen in the mansion without my knowledge? Are you really okay there? Is there a waitress who's been chastising you?" Now Zeline got up from her seat. Holding both shoulders Adelia with tears looks reminiscing in her eyes.

How could such a thing happen to a meek girl like Adelia? Zeline really doesn't accept this. If there really is someone who bullies Adelia to cause bad things to the girl, Zeline will not stay silent.

Adelia flinched as Zeline suddenly lowered her head. Pulling both hands that were on Adelia's shoulders.

"I'll talk to the Emperor. If you don't work there from today. You'll come with me home, no more work there."

At once Adelia's eyes were opened. No, it can't happen.

"If you dare to leave this mansion during a meeting with Aunt Zeline, then I will not hesitate to destroy the Om Dave residence. I don't care if they still have a close relationship with my family."

What if that crazy guy really did what he said? Adelia shook her head hard. He didn't want anything bad to happen to the Zeline family.

"A-Adelia, are you okay?" zeline asked as she watched Adelia continue to shake her head nonstop.

Nah!

He won't let that happen. Adelia immediately wrote something on the paper, though her hands trembled in fear.

"I beg you, don't do that. I'm doing fine. Really, even the Emperor Lord treated me well. It's just a minor accident, so I can't talk for a while. Soon, I'll be back to talking. Believe, Brother. Really, I beg you not to do that. I don't want to lose this job."

Adelia showed it with tears. He looked at Zeline pleading.

Adelia will do anything to avoid anything happening to others because of her, especially the Zeline family who are very good to her.

"alright. I wouldn't have done it if you didn't want to." Zeline moved from her seat to Adelia's.

Adelia was seen sighing in relief. He lowered his head to hide his fear, closing his eyes as he felt Zeline's warm embrace.

"Tell me if something bad happens. I'll do anything for you."

Adelia just nodded her head. In his heart he said an apology non-stop.

***

The Emperor tapped his index finger on the table with one hand holding the mobile phone in the ear. Occasionally the Emperor would nod his head hearing Polin's words across the phone.

"good. Keep watch, don't give her a loophole to escape." the Emperor said, then decided on a one-sided call.

The man put his cell phone on the table. He smiled faintly on his lips, then turned the chair to face the glass.

"Thank God he doesn't mess around" said the Emperor smiling with satisfaction.

"Lake in!" the Emperor said without turning his eyes towards the door. He just stared out the window, knowing who had entered the room.

"Master, Mr. Demian wants to see you. He said he had made an appointment with you." said Bram slightly bowing his body towards the Emperor.

The Emperor looked over with a dislike expression. A moment the man sounded clucking before rising from his seat, making Bram steal a glance with a confused frown.

What's the matter? Was his boss indeed acting like this before when there was a visit from his cousin?

"Surprisingly," Bram murmured immediately following the Emperor out of the room.

The large door opened, revealing the figure of the Emperor and Bram walking in.

Demian stared flatly at the figure that was now entering the room, especially the unfriendly expression that was clearly visible on his cousin's face, really attracting attention.

"Did I interrupt your break?" demian asked a glance at the circular watch on his wrist.

"No." replied the Emperor briefly, then sat down on a single sofa facing Demian directly.

"What's wrong?" ask the Emperor to the point.

The Emperor tried to remain as professional as a leader. Forgetting for a moment the unpleasant memories he had seen before.

Despite getting such an answer, Demian said heartily that the figure before him was still upset with him. But what's he doing?

Demian sighed softly. Try not to worry about it, considering that he had to discuss business matters quickly with the Emperor. Because his time in that country was not much.

"It's about business. So can I start?" tanya Demian got a nod of the head from the Emperor. Although the look on his cousin's face still looks hostile.

Demian began his conversation. The Emperor listened carefully, nodding his head several times in agreement to the plan uttered by his cousin.

Just at this moment, Demian took out more than ten words from his lips. Although his face remains flat on the highway.

"That's pretty good" said the Emperor, acknowledging his cousin's tactical intelligence and estimation.

"alright. So let's work together" Demian said, extending his hand.

For a moment the Emperor silently looked at the helping hand. Then grab it, then smile.

'It looks like his mood is already good enough.' Demian's inner.

They don't need a contract, just the consent of both parties. Only after was the contract letter sent to be signed by the Emperor, that was how it usually was. Given that the two are cousins, there is nothing to look out for.

"Well, then I'll resign."

The Emperor nodded at Demian who was now up from his seat to immediately leave the room.

Suddenly, Demian stopped his steps in the doorway. It flashed through his mind about the figure of the woman he met yesterday.

"Emperor."

"Yes?" the Emperor turned to the door.

"On the woman who was yesterday." Demian's speech came to a halt when the ringing sound of the phone nailed his pants suddenly sounded.

The man reached into his pocket without seeing the change in his cousin's facial expression.

"I go first, Emperor. Hello, Dad?" demian sauntered away without looking at the Emperor.

While the figure in the room clenched both hands with an angry expression, making Bram who had been silent beside the sofa gulp roughly his saliva.

'What is this? The change in expression was very rapid from Master.' Inner Bram tried to stabilize his trembling hand.

"Am I just hamili him?" the Emperor's murmur which was still heard by Bram, made the man shout in horror inwardly.