The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 73 Can I Choose It

As if in disbelief with her vision, Cleantha was still frozen. According to him when the King took his shoulder and took him away. Passing through the pairs of eyes that were stunned to witness the closeness of the two of them.

The king said nothing. His mouth is locked. Only her hand acted to guide Cleantha to the edge of the room.

When he arrived at the corner of the ballroom, the King took off his suit and handed it to Cleantha.

"Wear this to cover your dress."

"Thank you, sir," Cleantha stammered.

"Sit down and wait for me here until the show's over. We have to talk," said the King with emphasis.

"But Sir..."

Without waiting for Cleantha to finish her sentence, the King passed with wide steps leading to the stage. He whispered to the host. He told her to call Alvian to close the dinner.

The incident made the employees of Adhiyaksa Group again flabbergasted. Not long ago they saw Cleantha with Alvian, now the beautiful girl changed partners with their married CEO.

They look at each other too. Trying to digest scenes similar to the romance drama that just happened before their eyes.

They secretly want to know who Cleantha's lover really is. Is Alvian, the financial director or King Adhiyaksa, the CEO.

From his seat, Zevira and Ayesha also watched what happened.

Ayesha was in her place. It was unexpected that the King would intervene alone to help his ex-wife. But the most humiliated was Zevira.

The King's actions are like a poisoned arrow stuck right in the center of his heart. The poison spread uncontrollably, filling his entire vein.

Zevira's body shook violently. He realized the people in the room were starting to look at him.

Their focus seemed to question why her husband was protecting another woman. Not even reluctant to show his attention in public.

Some of them seemed to be pitying their fate. Especially seeing his physical condition as an imperfect wife. But not a few who whispered her misfortune.

"Sir Vira, calm down" said Ayesha. He could see that the King's first wife was at a low point.

"I don't understand what Cleantha is special about? Why are the upper class men willing to fight over him and leave his legal partner?" ayesha asked in annoyance.

"I don't know either, Ayesha. Please help me get out of here. I can't stand being pitied by them" Zevira said in a raucous voice.

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Seeing the incident that befell Cleantha, Keyla rushed to find her sister. Tracing the spacious room while circulating a glance to find Cleantha.

"Excuse me, sorry," Keyla said past several people who blocked her.

"I must find Cleantha before the Lord King influences her,"

keyla's mind spread a glance around the room.

"Clea, are you okay?" tanya Keyla approached Cleantha. He saw her hand holding a black suit to cover her dress.

"I'm so ashamed, brother," said Cleantha sadly.

"Why did you fall, Clea?"

"My gaun was stepped on by Miss Ayesha. It seems like he is very angry because he thinks I have seduced Mr. Alvian" Cleantha said.

"I've told you many times. Do not be near the Adhiyaksa family. They'll only hurt you. Come with me now" Keyla told Cleantha to stand up.

"Sister, but Lord King asked me to wait for him. He lent her his suit anyway. I have to give it back first."

Keyla was upset.

"Clea, if you talk to the Lord King, you will definitely be entangled by his sweet words. Your efforts to escape from the crocodile hole, now you even want to mired again into it. Let's go home. Just leave Master King's suit in this chair" Keyla said, forcing Cleantha.

Inevitably Cleantha followed her brother's will to get out of the hotel ballroom.

While on the stage, the King saw Cleantha walking away with Keyla. It felt like he was after Cleantha, but as the host it was impossible for him to just leave the show.

Alvian who stood beside the King, as if knowing the contents of his brother's mind.

"Sister, go and go after Cleantha. I'll take care of the show here" Alvian said.

"Yes, Brother. It's your chance to be able to reconcile with Cleantha," Alvian assured the King.

"Alright, please handle the event," said the King walked quickly.

He left the hustle and bustle of the event and headed to the hotel lobby.

But in the middle of the road, the King crosses paths with Zevira and Ayesha.

"King, where are you going?" tanya Zevira called her husband.

"Get aside, I have important business," replied the King impatiently.

"What business? Surely you want to go after Cleantha, right? I realized I didn't mean anything to you anymore. But at least keep our honor in front of the crowd. What would they say if they saw you with Cleantha? While I'm your legal wife instead you left alone in the hotel lobby" Zevira said positioning herself as a victim.

"Vira, don't play a role here. If you want to go home, just call one of the drivers to pick you up, "the king walked away from Zevira.

"Ayesha, you saw for yourself how powerful Cleantha's influence was on my husband. Maybe the same thing will happen to Alvian. You have to be careful" Zevira said with teary eyes.

Ayesha gritted her teeth. He swore he would not allow himself to suffer a miserable fate like Zevira. If necessary he would force Alvian to choose between himself and Cleantha.

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In front of the lobby, Cleantha was still waiting for the arrival of the taxi Keyla had ordered.

"The taxi is coming soon" Keyla said, checking her phone.

From behind, Cleantha felt that there were footsteps approaching her.

"Clea, why don't you listen to me? I told you to wait for me, but you left without saying goodbye."

Cleantha turned her head and saw the King already standing nearby.

"Sorry, Sir. I have to go home."

Seeing the King overtaking Cleantha, Keyla came forward to fight back.

"Lord, why are you still bothering my sister? You're not ashamed of being seen by the people here? You are an honorable, respected and family-friendly CEO. But you're trying to chase a young girl."

"Enough! Don't interfere in my affairs with my wife's" the king snapped to Keyla.

"Have you forgotten that your divorce and Cleantha's is being processed in court? You have no more rights over Cleantha," Keyla replied no less fiercely.

"As long as the divorce ruling doesn't exist, Cleantha's still my wife. Now let her go!"

"No way, sir. As her sister, I have to protect Cleantha from men like you" Keyla said.

Amidst the quarrel of King and Keyla, Cleantha felt squeezed. Confused about what she had to do to break up a fight between her sister and her husband.

Meanwhile, the taxi Keyla had ordered arrived. Keyla immediately pulled Cleantha into the taxi, but her other hand was held back by the King.

"Clea, if you still want to improve our household, then come with me" said the King.

"I..."

"Don't listen to him, Clea. If you go back to Lord King, it means our brotherhood is broken. You can't see Dad anymore either" Keyla threatened.

In the situation that cornered her, Cleantha was truly tormented. Never before had he faced such a difficult choice. He doesn't know who to choose, his family or his love for.

Cleantha glanced into the lobby. Realizing that Zevira also witnessed the event from the wheelchair.

"What decision should I make? Can I be selfish? Hurt my family and Lord King's first wife just for the sake of my own happiness?"

cleantha thought worried.

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