The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 35 The Auction Invitation (Part 1)

As soon as the King's steps were heard in the room, Cleantha did not dare to move.

He closed his eyes tightly so that the man would not talk to him.

No, not talking but rather venting his anger with a variety of threatening sentences. Cleantha believes that Alvian has complained about her behavior in the office to her brother.

But unexpectedly, the King ignored him. Not a word was said from the man's lips. The king only did his regular activities before going to bed and then lay in silence.

This unusual attitude of the King raised a big question mark for Cleantha. Either her husband was too fed up with her or was already charred to warn her.

The indifference the King showed caused disappointment in Cleantha's heart.

"Why do I even want to hear his scolding? I should be thankful that he stopped controlling me,"

cleantha.

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The king pretended to be still asleep when Cleantha left for the office. He was still so upset that he was lazy to talk to the girl.

When Cleantha was gone, she immediately got ready to go to the office.

"Daddy," cried Ivyna approaching the King at the dinner table.

The king kissed his daughter's cheek.

"Daddy, Miss Friday invited Daddy and Mommy to school. Can Daddy come with Mommy?" ask Ivyna.

"Yes the king, come with me at ten in the morning. We have to take a report on Ivyna's learning outcomes. After all, it's been a long time since we went three" Zevira chimed in on her son's words.

In the interest of his daughter's school, the King agrees to Zevira's request.

"Well, I'm going to school with you Friday."

The king turned his gaze away from Ivyna.

"Ivy, Daddy's taking you to school."

"Horay! Let's go Daddy," said Ivyna happily.

"Daddy, can we play a game together tonight?" tanya Ivyna held the King's hand.

"Daddy came home tonight. We'll play together tomorrow."

"Okey, Daddy."

Zevira watched the departure of her husband and son with a pushy look. There was a sense of regret that was bubbling up inside his chest. Once upon a time the happy scene always filled his days.

A beautiful little princess and a handsome husband who kisses her affectionately every morning. But now everything just vanished just because he was tempted by the persuasion of Fendi.

Regrets always come too late. But Zevira never gave up. She believed she would take her right again as queen in the King's life. And his determination grew more and more unanimous to immediately get rid of Cleantha. That girl was his biggest obstacle at the moment.

Zevira has carefully laid out the plan. And the first step was to bring Alvian and Cleantha closer.

"Madam, this is an invitation for you and Mr. King" Bi Dewi said, handing over a silver envelope to Zevira.

Zevira read the envelope's title.

"Diamond Auction and Dinner Invitation for Good Foundation Funds Collection. Dear Lord King and Lady Zevira Adhiyaksa, "read Zevira slowly.

He opened the envelope and read the inscription on it.

"Mrs, why?" tanya Bi Dewi noticed Zevira's expression.

"This is a diamond auction invitation held once a year for charity. The show's tomorrow night. I used to attend it alone because the King was lazy to attend such an event. Last year I won the blue sky diamond necklace auction."

"Then will the Madam attend? I'll help Madam."

Zevira re-close the exclusive invitation.

"I'm not leaving, but I'm going to have the right person to replace me" Zevira smiled meaningfully.

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Full concentration and vigilance. That's what Cleantha did. He promised not to make the slightest mistake.

"How can you use three fingers to count money?" tanya Nurma noticed Cleantha's fingers that still looked stiff.

"I've tried it a fourth time, ma'am. Earlier the money sheet had fallen apart and almost fell," said Cleantha still focus on the bendel of money worth one million in her hands.

"Later you will get used to it. Lots of exercises at home. I used to practice by making pieces of paper resemble the shape of money. As a cashier we have to be able to count money quickly, because you sometimes have to count tens of millions in a day."

Nurma glanced at the wall clock attached to the wall.

"Clea, continue later. It's lunchtime."

Cleantha kept the calculated money carefully before leaving the room.

In front of the door of the finance room, Keyla was already waiting for him.

"Clea, it's been a long time since you came out" said Keyla scowling.

"I have to save petty cash first, brother."

"Here you go, let's hurry to the cafeteria! I'm hungry."

Upon arrival at the cafeteria, Keyla told Cleantha to queue at the fried rice counter.

Only a moment before Cleantha was in the queue, she felt her phone vibrate continuously.

"Sir Vira, why is he calling me this late in the day?"

cleantha muttered to see who contacted her.

Cleantha came out of the queue and approached Keyla.

"Sister, I'll take a call for a second. It's from his wife Lord King."

Cleantha rushed to the corner of the canteen so that her conversation would not be heard by the others.

"Hello, sister," Cleantha replied.

"Clea, I'm not bothering you, am I? Isn't this lunchtime?"

"Yes, Brother. I'm in the cafeteria."

"I called you because I wanted to ask you for help. I just got an auction invitation for a charity event tomorrow night. I couldn't come to the show because I was ashamed of my condition. I want to ask you to replace me."

"I Brother?"

"Yes, you. You are the King's wife and I have regarded him as my own brother. So you're the one I chose."

"Sister, but I've never come to such an event, yet" Cleantha replied anxiously.

"Just calm down, Clea. I know you need a companion. I'll ask someone to accompany you."

"Who, Brother?"

"Your companion is our sister-in-law, Alvian."

"Sir Alvian?" cleantha asked in disbelief.

"Yes, actually this invitation is for me and the King. But the King always refused to attend. That's why I asked Alvian to represent the King and you to represent me."

"Sister, I better not come."

"Clea, don't refuse. I am a fundraiser at the foundation. There must be someone to replace me."

"Oh yes the event was attended by prominent entrepreneurs and their spouses. There are also celebrities, so you have to dress appropriately. After work, go to my boutique with Alvian. Let her help pick out a dress for you."

"Sir Vira, don't..."

"See you, Clea," said Zevira.

Cleantha still did not believe the request from Zevira. How could she go together with Alvian, who is her boss and her husband's sister.

While thinking of various possibilities, Cleantha again approached Keyla who had finished ordering food.

"Clea, why is your face so tangled? And why do you have to take calls in secret? Are you keeping something a secret?"

"No, Brother. I just want to avoid the crowd so I can hear Mrs Zevira's voice more clearly."

"What did he tell you?" keyla asked while drinking the orange ice.

"Mrs Zevira asked me to represent her at a charity auction."

"Auctioneers? Wow very cool. The event is usually only attended by jetsets. Are you sure his wife Lord King told you to take his place?"

"Yes, Brother."

"I envy you, Clea. You're just a nanny, but Mr. King and his wife treat you special. I should have been the one who signed up for that competition."