The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 107 Old Love Bersemi Back (Part 3)

The next morning, Cleantha drove Almero to school before she left for the office. This he did to make amends for last night not having time to read a fairy tale to Almero.

"Bye, Almero, be a good boy" Cleantha said as she hugged Almero.

"Mommy, can I play with Ivyna today after school?" ask Almero.

"Sure, you can. Ask Grandma to call her, okay," Cleantha replied.

"Thank you, Mom," replied Almero, peeking at Cleantha's cheek and then running into the classroom.

Cleantha was astonished to see the reaction of her only son. It seems that Almero is getting along with Ivyna even though they have not known each other for a long time.

After making sure her son got into the classroom, Cleantha got into the car.

Along the way, he thought about many things. Especially about the meeting he will be having tomorrow with the bank. This will be his first experience handling a crucial affair for the company. Today he has to learn as much as possible. If necessary, he would be overtime until night.

"I can definitely. I'm gonna ask Ryan and Lord King not to make a mistake,"

cleantha thought she was encouraging herself.

Cleantha was unaware that she had arrived at the Adhiyaksa Group building.

"Mrs, what time will I pick you up?" ask Mr. Malik, Cleantha's personal driver.

"I don't know yet, sir. I'll call you around five o'clock in the afternoon" Cleantha replied before exiting the car.

"Okay, Madam."

Cleantha rushed to the elevator and went up to the ninth floor.

It didn't take long, he was already immersed in his work.

Forgetting time, Cleantha skipped lunch. Finally he ordered food through an online application while doing his job.

"Mom, you're being asked to the Lord King's room right now" Ryan told Cleantha.

"Yes, Ryan," Cleantha replied through the intercom.

Cleantha glanced at the wall clock that showed three o'clock in the afternoon. Indeed, he wondered why the new King called him in the afternoon, when they needed to discuss many things.

Before leaving her room, Cleantha re-matched the report she was about to bring.

"All are complete. I hope it's over soon and I don't have to go home too late,"

cleantha.

Without hesitation, Cleantha headed to the CEO's room on the tenth floor.

As soon as he came, Dion invited him in.

"Good afternoon, sir," said Cleantha greeting the King.

"Sore, sit down Clea," replied the King without raising his head. The man was even engrossed in reading the file he was holding.

"Sir, here's the report you requested. Please check first. If there's anything you want to ask, I'll explain it."

"Yes" answered the King briefly. His hands stretched out to receive the report, but he did not look at Cleantha's face.

Cleantha felt that there was something strange about the King's behavior. From the beginning this man was reluctant to look at her, as if wanting to avoid her. The King's eyes only focused on the paper and the laptop, even as they were discussing the contents of the report.

Due to this King's attitude, Cleantha became offended. He felt his presence and ability were underestimated by the King. Or perhaps the King thought of him as an incompatible interlocutor.

"Master King is still as arrogant as ever. If he doesn't mind me why call me here?"

inner Cleantha was upset.

Rather than harboring the aggravation that plagued her concentration, Cleantha chose to reprimand the King. After all she was no longer a weak girl that could be treated at will by the King.

"Sorry sir, can you appreciate me a little bit in this conversation?"

"What do you mean, Clea? Of course I respect you as Adhiyaksa Group's financial director."

"To my knowledge two people who are communicating, especially discussing about work will look at each other. It's a sign they respect each other."

Cleantha's anger sounded like a whimper to the King. Instead of being upset, the King was happy to hear the reprimand from Cleantha. That means his ex-wife asked to be noticed by him.

He had deliberately not looked at Cleantha in order to avoid the turmoil of forbidden feelings. At the same time intend to keep his distance so that he does not get out of control when they are alone. It was unexpected that Cleantha even misunderstood him.

"All right I will look at you until we finish discussing," replied the King relented.

It didn't feel like they were having a serious conversation until half-time at seven.

Sometimes Cleantha asked some things to the King. How to present a good presentation technique in front of a representative of the Central bank, as well as how to answer their questions appropriately.

Patiently, the King explained to Cleantha based on her experience. He acts as a mentor to his sister-in-law

At the end of their discussion, Cleantha looked uneasy. Feeling that his stomach is painful and uncomfortable. Maybe it was because he was late for lunch.

"Clea, what's wrong with you? Do you have stomach pain?" asked the King watching Cleantha who reflexively held onto her stomach.

"It's okay, sir. It's just a common stomachache."

"Then you have to eat dinner so that your stomach does not get sicker. I'll take you home now" said the King standing up from his chair.

"No, sir, I'll have Mr. Malik pick me up."

Without heeding Cleantha's refusal, the King suddenly grabbed the woman's hand. Somehow he felt he had to look after Cleantha like a husband who loved his wife.

"Don't be stubborn, come home with me. We'll eat at the restaurant closest to the office" said the King pulled Cleantha.

The King's actions stunned Cleantha for a moment, but she quickly returned to her consciousness.

There is no harm if once he received a dinner invitation from the King. Their relationship was limited to coworkers and brothers-in-law. Besides, the stomach has thrashed asking for food.

"I'll come, sir. But please let go of my hand. I can walk by myself."

Although disappointed, the King hurriedly complied with Cleantha's request. From Cleantha's strict attitude it was clear that she did not want any physical contact between them.

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The king and Cleantha walked together into the restaurant, but they did not talk to each other. It was only when choosing the table that the King asked Cleantha.

"Clea, where are you going to sit? Indoor or outdoor?"

"Outdoor only, sir. I want to breathe fresh air" Cleantha said.

Verily Cleantha chose to sit in the garden so as not to be too close to the King.

The king called the waiter and had Cleantha order the food first.

"I ordered roasted chicken, 1 white rice, and Mbak's warm tea" Cleantha told the waiter.

"Sir, what message do you want?" cleantha asked the King.

"Together with you" replied the king.

As they sat face to face, the new King realized that Cleantha was always wearing a necklace with a love knot. It reminded her of the pearl necklace she had bought in Japan for Cleantha.

She was eager to wear it around Cleantha's neck as an expression of her love. But unfortunately, a bad tragedy befell their marriage before he could give the necklace.

"Clea, is that necklace you're wearing a gift from Alvian? If only you knew I still had the necklace I bought for you. I hope one day I still have a chance to express my heart,"

the Inner King looked at Cleantha.

Seriate

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