The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 87 Feeling Guilty

After receiving a call from his father-in-law, the King became agitated. There is a question until Mr. Bayu Narendra suddenly wants to see him. For the last two years they have not met. Could this have something to do with the divorce lawsuit filed by Zevira in court.

A bad shadow flashed through the King's mind. What if Mr. Bayu asked him to hand over Ivyna. Whether the request can be denied or not. Because, Mr. Bayu is a close friend of his father and his mentor.

In his early days as CEO, Mr. Bayu always gave his full support. It even taught him how to lead the company effectively. You could say Mr. Bayu is the second figure who is meritorious to him after his biological father.

"A**I don't want to compromise with anyone if it's about my family. I have to be firm even to Papa Bayu,"

muttered the King made his decision.

The king was still deep in thought, when it was not felt that his car had entered the Adhiyaksa Group office area.

From the rearview mirror, King saw a car waiting in line right behind him. Judging from the shape and license plate number, the King is very familiar with who the owner of the car is.

"That's Alvian's car. Why did he come so early?"

thought the King was suspicious.

Security, who was on duty, hurriedly welcomed the arrival of the two luxury cars owned by his boss.

King's car sped past Alvian's car into the parking lot.

But the king did not come out intentionally. He waited until Alvian got into the elevator, so there was no need to greet his sister.

While behind, Alvian and Cleantha were just as surprised to see the King's car. Not usually the King was present in the office that early.

Alvian parked his car and glanced at Cleantha. The girl's face looked tense.

"You want to come down now or later? If you are afraid that King will see us both, you better wait in the car first" Alvian said.

"No, Sir. I'm not afraid" Cleantha replied with confidence.

Alvian recalled that there was still one more day left, before the deadline he had given to the King. There was no harm if he tried to unite Cleantha with his sister for the last time. Even if the act is actually contrary to his own feelings.

"Clea, this is a rare opportunity. Meet the King in the car. Clear up any misunderstandings that have occurred between you. I won't interfere" said Alvian flatly.

For some reason when saying that, Alvian's heart ached. It is undeniable that what was thrown from his lips was far different from the contents of his heart. But for the umpteenth time, he must succumb and hold back.

"Why did you again force me to meet the Lord King? I've obeyed your will and it all just ends in suffering. I won't repeat the same mistake" Cleantha vehemently denied.

"I'm not forcing you. If you don't want to see Raja, get down first and get into the elevator. I'll catch up."

"We go down together, sir," Cleantha said.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

From the window of his car, the King was surprised to see a woman who got down from Alvian's car. And that woman is none other than his ex-wife, Cleantha.

"I've already told the HRD manager to ask Cleantha to resign. But why does he still show up at the office? Even he left with Alvian? Is this Alvian? Apparently he has dared to defy my decision?"

thought the King growled.

The King's jaw stiffened. He had not expected Alvian to so quickly show off his relationship with Cleantha. They even went to the office together. That means Alvian doesn't appreciate him anymore as a big brother or as the company's chairman.

The King's anger grew to see the level of Cleantha who seemed ordinary. He had hoped that she would miss him, but it turned out that Cleantha was very easy to change her heart.

Not yet had their divorce verdict been passed by the court, Cleantha was already impatient to replace her position with Alvian.

She is also in a young pregnant condition, but is instead desperate to date other men. Alvian and Cleantha are a shameless couple.

"It turns out their behavior is as bad as Vira and Fendi. But they are more willing to do it openly. Then what's the point of me looking for Fendi? I'm just gonna embarrass myself,"

muttered the King squeezing his fingers.

Holding back the flames of anger burning within him, the King got out of the car.

He was eager to curse his insolent sister. But if he does it in the parking area, it will certainly cause a furore among employees and the board of directors. And of course the good name of Adhiyaksa Group will be the stakes.

The king looked briefly at Alvian and Cleantha. His eyes were filled with hatred, as if he was staring at a pair of evil-doers.

"Sister" said Alvian as he walked up to the King.

"Don't call me your sister again. I'm your boss, so be polite" said the King walking away from Alvian.

Cleantha was still standing where she stood.

From the King's gaze following his faint tone of voice, it was obvious that the man was getting more and more dissolved in prejudice. But it doesn't matter anymore. He also did not want to go back to the king.

But what makes Cleantha sad is that Alvian has become a victim of her divorce.

"Sir," said Cleantha approaching Alvian. He felt guilty seeing the look of disappointment on Alvian's face.

"Let's get to the elevator" said Alvian flatly.

"Wait, sir, I want to apologize" Cleantha said suddenly.

"I'm sorry for what?"

"I am the cause of the fraternity of the Father and the Lord King. If you want to scold me, I will accept it. Or better you stay away from me, then mend your relationship with the Lord King. You need not worry. I am still able to live independently. I don't want to hurt you anymore."

Alvian looked at Cleantha. At first with a sharp gaze but gradually changed dim.

"In love there is no profit or loss. There is only sincere or insincere. I don't care if my reputation goes bad. What hurt me the most was that my loved ones didn't appreciate my efforts and told me to stay away from them" Alvian walked away from Cleantha.

Hearing Alvian's words, Cleantha's feelings seemed to be torn apart. Clear liquid gathered in the corner of his eyes.

Cleantha doesn't know why she's always caught up in this complex love affair. But to be honest he was afraid of losing Alvian from his side.

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The king tried to ease the anger in his heart. Moreover, his work today piled up so much.

Instead of being able to concentrate, he was constantly thinking about Cleantha and Alvian's behavior.

His mind was distracted when a loud knocking sound came on the door.

"Excuse me, Mister. Mr. Bayu Narendra has arrived" said Dion into the King's room.

"Alright, I will welcome him," said the King standing up from his chair.

"No need, King. I'm already here, "cut Mr. Bayu stepped in.

The king rushed forward and hugged the old man he respected.

"Father Bayu, please sit down," said the King pulling out a chair for his father-in-law.

"I'm glad you still think of me as your father, King. If so, Papa would like to talk to you as a father to his son. Do you want to listen to your father?" ask Mr. Bayu.

"of course. Please Papa speak, I will listen," replied the King with a smile.

"King, Papa's return to Jakarta because Papa heard the news of your divorce with Vira."

Mr. Bayu let out a long breath.

"You know how Wijaya and I have been betrothed to you both since childhood. Papa is not willing if you separate from Vira. So did your late father."

"I'm sorry, Pa. We had to split up because...."

"Because Vira had an affair with your cousin, Fendi. Papa knows that, King. Therefore, Papa wants to apologize to you on behalf of Vira. Please forgive his mistake" said Mr. Bayu.

Hearing his father-in-law apologize, the King felt bad.

"Papa Bayu is older than me, Papa shouldn't apologize."

"But I have to do it for the wholeness of your household. Papa also knows you married another woman, but that doesn't matter to Papa. Most importantly you didn't divorce Vira. Papa has also told Vira to drop her divorce in court."

"King, think carefully of Ivyna's fate. She will be a victim if both her parents divorce. Especially if he becomes a fighting material between you and Vira. You can imagine how broken Ivyna's mentality and feelings are. And one more thing, remember the message from your papa, Vijaya. He only wanted Vira to be his daughter-in-law, not another woman."

The king pensively for a moment. All the words of Mr. Bayu are true.

Even so, he still does not want to refer to a cunning and evil woman like Zevira.

"I did something wrong with Ivyna and my Papa. But, I'm sorry, Pa. I can't talk to Vira. Between us there are too many painful things. We don't love each other anymore either. If forced, our marriage will be bland and only be a torment for both of us" replied the King, subtly refusing.

"King, Papa already expected you to give this excuse. Therefore, Papa is forced to give you a choice."

"What choice, Pa?" asked the King in surprise.

"Receive Vira again as your wife, then your position as CEO will be safe. But if you refuse a referral with Vira, Papa will be forced to ask the board of directors to hold a meeting for a review of the CEO position. Most likely a portion of the board members will nominate your brother as the new CEO" warned Mr Bayu.

Hearing the name "Alvian" being mentioned, the King's face heated up.

Alvian has already taken Cleantha, now he has the potential to take over the position of CEO from his hands. Of course he would not let his sister continuously trample over his pride.

"Papa gave you until tomorrow to make a decision. Consider everything with a cool head" said Mr Bayu.

"No need, Pa. I'll never talk to Zevira. And as for my role as CEO, I'm not worried about him. If Papa wants me to compete with Alvian at a board meeting, I'm ready to take on the challenge" he said.

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