SENSITIVE LOVE

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Steven stared at Jun coldly. His eyes were horrible. He clenched his arm ironically giving a punch. Seeing that, Clara ran and stood before Jun. Stretched out his hands and looked angrily at Steven.

"Don't hit him again!" snapped Clara.

"Dare to defend him?" steven's hiss is getting emotional. Her hands were already shaking, burning with anger as Clara protected Jun instead.

"What makes you angry? I just went to see my friend. Can't that be either?" clara asked, her voice softened with her head slowly lowered.

Steven relaxed his muscles, closing his eyes for a moment while exhaling. They had just been official and he did not want to ruin their hibung anymore because of his jealousy. "Come" he said slowly.

Clara lifted her face, looking at Steven but she remained standing in his place. Steven was upset of course, but chose to give up and he was the one who stepped up to Clara. Pulling her hand gently to bring her home.

Clara looked at Lusi with an apologetic look. Lusi just nodded and said it was okay with a voice. As Jun passed by, Lusi could feel the muffled emotions from Jun's cold face. I don't know why he has such bad feelings.

'I feel bad things will happen between the three of them.' he said inwardly.

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As usual gossip shows on television, gossip accounts that are scattered began to suspect the relationship between Steven and Violet because both were caught on camera by journalists or the public who knew them. Steven had already assigned Renjun and the company's public relations team to press the media. Unfortunately from the side even like supporting this news. Steven couldn't do much.

During this week her relationship and Clara became colder by the day. Clara questions their relationship, though already explained by him, Steven cannot cope with Violet's venomous mouth which always provokes circumstances. He was very smart to be kind in front of him but to be sneaky behind him. Steven couldn't be so hard at his father's request. They are bound to work together and it is not easy for Steven to shy away from the increasingly hot gossip.

During this week Clara also became more quiet. The whole kid talks about it. It was not even uncommon to sneer at her, saying she was just a spare woman. Even worse, Clara gets teased as Steven's crossbar. Jun wanted to act but Clara always held him back. Clara just didn't want to make a fuss.

"Are you okay, Miss?" june asked as they were on their way home.

"Clara... Why do you have to be reminded?" the upset.

"Well, Clara.. Is there anything you want to do before you go home?"

"What's Steven's excuse this time?" clara asked, ignoring Jun's question. "This is the fourth time in a week." Clara was talking about Steven who used to say he was going to pick her up from college. "He shouldn't promise anything if he's too busy" Clara said, leaning his head against the back of the chair.

"Sir is too busy, you know. He has a busy schedule and twice as many jobs since he worked with the West group."

"So right? I'm just a backup now? I see Violet's always clinging to him, she also looks fine with it."

Jun turned his head slightly from the front seat beside Carlos. "Clara. But keep believing in you." Although Jun said so, yet his tone sounded doubtful. Makes Carlos cringe.

"I want to eat ice cream" said Clara suddenly.

"We're going to stop by the supermarket ahead" Jun said, but he spoke more to Carlos.

"No want! I want some ice cream at the park." Clara.

"But that's far enough..." Jun looked at Carlos who was also looking at him, giving a brief nod that kept Carlos quiet.

Carlos had to turn to the right. Looking for the nearest road to where Clara wants to be.

Meanwhile, Steven is with Violet heading into a meeting with Aston. The interesting thing that Steven saw was Sindy who was now coming with him.

"So the rumor is true, you have a replacement for your late wife?" sarcastic Steven. They were having lunch at the restaurant. A private area that no one will eavesdrop on.

Sindy was silent with a flat face, the woman's gaze fixed down. As if he had heard nothing.

"Isn't it the same, Steven? the rumors about you guys have been very warm lately. Is your lady at home okay?" Aston Syndicate. Both of them throw fake smiles.

"So why do you want to meet and bring the child of my rival? you're really Steven's something" Aston said again, there was anger in that voice but Aston was well in control of it. Only Steven knows it.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Aston. I didn't mean to offend you. I only accompanied Steven because he wanted to be accompanied by me."

Aston switched on Violet. Raised next to his eyebrows. "Ah..so?" he said, then turned to Steven again. "So why would he want a sick girl to accompany him? won't it make him tired?" insinuations.

Violet clenched her hands, Steven turned to Violet and coded her out first. Violet seemed to be protesting but Steven's warning gaze made her undo her intentions. He opted out, joining Renjun who was waiting there. Before long Sindy also came out, it looks like Aston just told her to. But when he got outside, a few bodyguards immediately approached him. Watching him not to run away. Violet who saw him screeched cynically. I looked at Sindy very low.

Inside, Steven finally returned to his usual self, there was no fake smile to be suave anymore. Aston remained relaxed despite the anger there.

"I know what you want to ask. But everyone has a price Steven has to pay. I'm not doing research to treat people who are dying. I'll just use it for the materials."

"You know Mr. West is not someone I can easily fight. He used me as a tool to persuade you to do what he wanted."

"Then what if I refuse?"

"Then you'll lose your partner to make your wish come true."

Aston grinned happily. He smiled so widely as if he had just hit the jackpot.

"For the sake of that woman you gave yourself up, I was very surprised."

"Of course not, don't misunderstand me. Like I said, West wants his favorite son healed and I want his position."

"What'sthis? you're getting greedy?"

Steven gulped down his drink and smiled faintly, "What do you think?"

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On the way home, Aston kept thinking about Steven's words. His unexpected attitude made Aston think hard. Cause Steven agreed to join his research project. What does West promise until he changes his mind quickly?

"As long as you're beside the boy, does he say anything suspicious about the group west? or something dangerous?"

Sindy glanced at him, just for a moment. "Nothing" he answered flatly.

Aston turned to him, stretched out his hand and clasped Sindy's jaw violently. "Didn't I say be sweet? don't make me sick of the little*****, I could easily destroy your entire family." he said. Throwing Sindy's face aside violently.

Sindy could only shut up. Crying is useless. Then he just acts like a puppet. Doing everything Aston asked for in protest. He also thought about his body. Sindy had no intention of aborting her son. He finally realized that it was also his flesh and blood. Slowly she began to feel affection like a mother.

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Steven came home after he was done accompanying Violet to the hospital. She missed Clara. But due to the news becoming more and more so, he wasn't sure Clara would believe it.

Renjun who saw the grim face of his master looked worried. Steven seems to have a lot of thoughts. Repeatedly closed his eyes while sighing.

Arriving at the mension. Steven finds Clara playing with her puppy. Jun faithfully accompanied her as usual. They laughed together and looked more familiar than before.

Steven is very jealous. But he had no other choice. Jun is the right person to protect her. Within this week alone, Jun and Carlos reported 4 attacks to Clara. The whole thing happened outside the house, because since the first terror, Steven tightened security.

Of all the attacks, Jun was the first to know and he was also the one who overcame everything Clara knew. The series of terror attacks certainly did not come from just one person. But also from the crazy Raka who is very smart to hide lately. That's why Steven only trusts Jun to look after Clara. Not only was he extremely meticulous and sensitive, his ability to read situations appropriately and act quickly was very much acknowledged long ago.

"Sir... Have you come home?"

Clara looked up, she was crouching with the dog that was in Jun's arms. They're playing with him. When Jun realizes Steven's presence, he wakes up and puts the dog into his cage. Clara was silent. He even went into his room. Closing it with a pretty loud slam.

"You'd better explain it to Miss, sir. He just kept checking the internet. Even watching a gossip show talking about you" Jun said after returning from the small dog kennel.

"Then what did you say?"

"Nothing, what should I say Sir? I don't even know what you're doing."

Steven, who had been staring at Clara's bedroom door, finally turned his head. Staring at the flat face full of courage that belonged to Jun. Ever since the events on the island, Jun had indeed been braver to her.

"Whatever I do, it's your job to make sure Clara stays alive."

Steven laughed cynically, admiring Jun's growing courage. Netra they meet. It was as if he was fighting a fierce war. In front of him, Steven no longer looked at Jun who used to respect him so much. Jun who used to be so afraid of him was no longer around. Steven can see, once Jun finds his life purpose, he changes. Jun did not even appreciate his own life right now.

"Just don't cross your line, Jun." said Steven coldly.

"I'll consider it, sir." replied Jun flatly.

Steven went into his room. Choose a shower to be fresher. He had to prepare to face Clara's anger this time.

After finishing the bath and wearing his pajamas. Steven's out, Jun is sure to have gone to his own room. Because when he was home, Jun was no longer obliged to escort Clara.

Clara was reading her book when Steven came in. It didn't matter at all when Steven went up to his bed. He instead changed his position from sitting to lying face down, putting the book in the bag and continuing to read.

"You busy?" ask Steven.

"Darling?" reiterate Steven because Clara ignored him.

"Clara please... "

"Rest, you're tired of the whole day accompanying the big Miss. So take a break so that tomorrow has the energy to take him for a walk in your spare time. Or accompany him to hospital therapy." quipped Clara. Steven gulped his saliva, Clara fashion angry and jealous turned out to be harder to deal with.

"Darling..hear! I don't have any relationship with him. I'm just..." Steven could not continue his words.

Clara closed the book violently. Taking a cross-legged sitting position and staring at Steven fiercely. "What's free? can't answer? go 'cause I'm going to sleep!".

After saying so Clara lay down and covered her body with a blanket. He also turned his back to Steven whose face was asking for mercy. Steven was longing and eager to hug her, yet he could do nothing when Clara was angry. Steven just can't force it anymore like he used to. The man loved Clara so much that he turned much more patient to her.

Clara felt movement behind her as Steven got off the bed. Walking to the side he slept on and kneeling right in front of Clara's face. Clara was riveted, for the first time she saw Steven putting his knees on the floor.

"I'm sorry, honey. But please believe me. I just love you. Whatever you hear out there, I beg you to be patient and trust me." Steven stroked Clara's cheek and kissed her softly. After that left Clara who remained silent.

After the door closed, Clara reacted. Her eyes were teary and the next second her cries broke. She was crying with a strong enough cry. Steven who is still outside can certainly hear it. But there was nothing he could do at the moment. Explaining it will only be seen if he is lying. Steven doesn't want Clara to be more hurt.

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In the morning Clara woke up with a limp body. Jun knocked on his room a few times but nothing shrank. Steven who just finished preparing and will soon meet Clara approached him.

"Why?"

"He didn't answer at all" Jun replied.

Steven tried to open the door but couldn't. "When did he lock it?" ask her with a worried face.

Steven walked quickly to his own room and took the spare key in his closet. It opened quickly and immediately entered followed by Jun.

Clara was still asleep, but looked very agitated. When Steven held his cheek. He then realized that Clara had a fever. Knowing that Jun immediately called Steven's personal doctor.

Clara opened her eyes and felt her head hurt. Steven did save her and Jun took the heat-lowering drugs that were in the supply closet.

"Clara, are you okay?" ask Steven. His phone that was vibrating earlier he ignored.

Clara scowled her head, she put away Steven's hand, unwilling to look at him and just kept quiet. Steven was frustrated, but Clara's anger continued. No matter how sick he is. The girl didn't seem to want to see him.

Jun who finally helped her eat the porridge and drank the medicine. Still, Clara remained silent. Jun's questions were not answered by him either.

The doctor came with a medical officer. Checked on Clara and took her blood sample. This is when Clara was acting so funny. He was angry at Steven but upon seeing the syringe, he reflexively got up and took cover behind his back.

Steven has to hold her and Jun holds her hand. When she finished, realizing that she was in Steven's arms, Clara immediately let go and put on her angry face again. Sleep in the bed and turn your back on everyone.

Steven had Jun escort the doctor and medics while he climbed into the bed. Grabbing Clara's shoulder and forcing her to fall asleep. So that they can face each other.

"Clara forgive me. Don't be angry hmm? I have a reason to let Violet stick to me." persuaded Steven in a very gentle tone.

Clara looked at him sharply, "What is that?" ketus tanyanya. Steven's phone shook again, Clara glanced at Steven's pants pocket. "Let's say, who knows that woman." Clara turned her eyes to the side.

Steven grabbed both of Clara's cheeks, closing their faces. "Please forgive me, trust me" she said half-frustratedly. Clara looked at him, but not the kind of friendly gaze of course.

"You don't want to tell me why then how can I trust Steve! I even imagine a no-no when you're together! You guys..." Steven broke down and pulled Clara in his arms. Clara was crying again.

"I'm sorry, it's not time you found out. I can't tell you. But believe me, I don't like it at all."

Jun came in and apologized. Telling Steven that Renjun said that Violet contacted him since then. That last call was from him. Steven let go of his embrace and walked out. Jun stared at Clara's face for a moment before following Steven.

"Sorry Mr. West, I couldn't accompany him this morning. Sorry but can you persuade him?"

"Why? your lover won't let you?"

Steven stiffened his jaw. "No, it's just because I'm not feeling well. I'll take a break before I go to the office."

Steven sighed as the call was ended. He looked to the side where Jun had been since.

"What exactly are you doing sir? is it not enough just a business issue? you also implicated Miss in this?"

"Don't be sassy Jun, I know what I'm doing." Steven replied, now fully facing Jun.

"At least tell me what it is, so I can read the situation even when you're in danger."

Steven was stunned, there was no lie in Jun's eyes and this made him soften a little. Not expecting Jun to still think about his safety.

"What do you think? do you think that I might harm you for wanting Miss?" Jun paused, staring at Steven flatly. "Although I want to release him from your grasp, I am also aware that his love is only yours. I am also not a person who does not know the return of gratitude, you remain a person I respect for a lifetime. The man who saved me." Jun paused again. Then his flat face turned serious and also looked worried. "Your situation is now..is it very dangerous?" tanyakanya.

"If I fail, yes, it will be dangerous. But if it works, it's nothing."

"Whatis that? what's the deal between you and West?"

Steven didn't answer, "Master.." Jun pressed.

"The pact gave up my life to save Violet. By using Aston and working together on his research."

Jun frowned for a moment, "Then what do you get?"

"He's got my company's weakness. Also tried to hurt Clara. I can't lose them both."

"But why were you from the beginning? he can force Aston to it with his power."

"Violet likes me" Steven said quickly.

Jun finally understood, shooting one bullet to get the two birds. Of course, anyone would choose the same way.

"How can he get your company's data?" ask Jun slowly.

"My own employees are betrayed for money. I can what? right now all I can do is follow the game and take the gap to destroy it."

Jun nodded in understanding. "If you need me, I'll be ready 24 hours" Jun said calmly.

"Just protect Clara" Steven replied, then shakes his phone to end their conversation.

Rejun called him once again, because of the many things Steven had to deal with himself. Steven finally left after hugging and kissing Clara who had fallen asleep again.