The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 97 Loss of Love (Part 2)

The king hastily entered Zevira's treatment room accompanied by Bayu Narendra.

"Vira, this is the King coming," said Mr. Bayu to his daughter who was weakly rolled on the patient's bed.

Mr. Bayu turned his gaze to the King.

"You two need to talk. Papa will wait outside," said Mr. Bayu stepped away.

Zevira looked at the King with her beautiful eyes. There is no longer a beautiful and arrogant face that usually emanates from the woman. There is only despair mixed with pain.

Seeing Zevira in a helpless state, the King's heart was moved by mercy.

"King, you've come at last" said Zevira.

"I heard from Papa Bayu that you are sick," the King replied looking at Zevira with concern.

"Are you happy to see me in this state, King? You must think I'm getting karmic for all my actions."

"I never thought so. You must fight for your recovery" said the King.

Zevira smiled wryly.

"Work for who? You divorced me and Fendi also cut ties with me."

"But you still have Ivyna. At least think of him" replied the king.

"Ivy? Wouldn't you take it from me? Then how should I live my life? I will just enjoy my suffering every day in this hospital. Digerogoti cancer and breathed the last breath in loneliness," said Zevira tearfully.

The king took his ex-wife's hand.

"Your fate won't be that bad, Vira. You can take treatment abroad. There is still hope for recovery."

"Here you go, King, there's no need to pretend to care about me. Go back to Cleantha, your young wife. You must have referred now," Zevira said bitterly.

"Vira, I'm here as your friend. Don't talk about our past."

Zevira shook weakly.

"Leave me, King. I want to sleep to ease this pain."

"All right, I'm going out. Take care of yourself, Vira," said the King walking away.

Outside the room, Mr. Bayu was waiting for his daughter-in-law.

"King, you see for yourself the condition of Vira. Papa really couldn't bear to watch him in pain. Can you ask me something from you? This is Papa's plea for the last time."

"Yes, Pa, just say it. I will try to fulfill it" replied the King filled with sorrow Mr. Bayu.

"Please cancel your divorce with Vira. If she had a brain tumor, she probably wouldn't be around much longer. Papa please accompany Vira in the rest of her time. He needs you and Ivyna to encourage him in his treatment. And if Vira has to leave, let her still hold the status of your wife" said Mr. Bayu with teary eyes.

Mr. Bayu's request caused the King to fall into a dilemma. His mind was split in two at this moment. Indeed, he was worried about Cleantha whose heart was broken by the loss of a child. But he also cannot ignore Mr. Bayu and Zevira who are suffering.

The king could not deny that he wanted to unite with Cleantha. But considering Cleantha hated him, it felt impossible for them to be together at this moment. Moreover, there was Alvian between the two of them. It would take quite a long time to get Cleantha to forgive him and return to his embrace.

"King, if need be, Papa will rest and plead with you," said Mr. Bayu with a trembling voice.

"Don't, Pa. Parents should not beg their children. I promised to accompany Vira until she was healed" said the King sincerely.

Mr. Bayu hugged the King with a full day.

"Thank you, King. Papa never misjudged you. You are the best husband for Vira."

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Two days later,

Today is the day Cleantha returns from the hospital. Because there was a board meeting that couldn't be left behind, Alvian couldn't pick up Cleantha. He had Bu Nur accompany Cleantha back to her apartment.

"Non, that's the cab. Let's go in" said Bu Nur holding Cleantha's hand.

Cleantha according to him. He got into the taxi without talking. But in his mind, he had already devised a plan. Upon arrival at the apartment, he would take all his clothes and belongings and leave secretly. He must seize the opportunity while Alvian is still in the office in order to leave the man. If Alvian was around, he would definitely prevent his departure.

Cleantha has booked a bus ticket that will leave tonight for Bandung.

"Non, it's okay, right?"

"No, Ma."

"Next Non have to rest in the apartment. Do not go down to work first so that the content of Non quickly recover," said Bu Nur giving advice.

Cleantha nodded with a smile. Inwardly, he denied all the words of Bu Nur. After this he will take a journey to start a new beginning in his life. He will fight in another city. Find a job or open a small business in the culinary field. No one else can stop him.

Cleantha's heartbeats became more pronounced when she set foot in Alvian's apartment. This was his last time being in that place. However, the apartment has kept her sweet memories with Alvian and her dead baby. Although it went very short, but the memories were enough to make him happy.

"Mom, I enter the room first," said Cleantha hurriedly to her room.

Cleantha took out her suitcase and placed it on the floor. He began to take clothes from the closet and arrange them in a suitcase.

Although her movements were not as agile as usual, Cleantha tried to arrange her clothes as quickly as possible.

"Non, I brought you some milk," knocked Bu Nur on Cleantha's door.

"Yes, ma'am" replied Cleantha opening the door.

"This, Non, is drunk to quickly recover," said Bu Nur put down the drink he brought.

Bu Nur was shocked when he saw a large suitcase lying beside Cleantha's bed.

"Well, don't you want to get out of here?" tanya Bu Nur was suspicious.

"Yes, I want to go back to my family's house. It's not good if I continue to live in this apartment" Cleantha said.

"But I guess Non will soon be married to Mr. Alvian."

"We have no plans for marriage yet, ma'am," Cleantha replied briefly.

"Then did Mr Alvian already know that Non Cleantha was leaving?" tanya Bu Nur was curious.

"No, Ma. I ask you please don't say anything to Mr. Alvian. I don't want to bother him anymore" said Cleantha holding Bu Nur's hand.

"But I'm afraid of being blamed by Mr. Alvian for Non leaving without saying goodbye."

"I beg you, Mom. Please help me just this once. I need time alone to calm down" Cleantha said.

Not wanting to make Cleantha worse, Bu Nur finally relented.

"Good, Non. I'll help Non bring his suitcase down. Now excuse me first" said Bu Nur.

Bu Nur stepped into the kitchen, but his heart was still worried. Between notifying or keeping secret Cleantha's departure from Alvian. Cleantha has just had a miscarriage. It would be very dangerous if he had to travel alone.

"Do I need to call Mr Alvian? But I promised Non Cleantha,"

batin Bu Nur confusion.

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King and Alvian sat next to each other at a board meeting. The meeting was quite stressful because there will be a review of the CEO position.

Before the chairman of the board of directors spoke up, the King asked permission to give his statement.

"I am very grateful for the trust that the board of directors has given me over the years to lead the Adhiyaksa Group. I know there are still many things that can be done to advance the company. There may also be many shortcomings and mistakes I made during my time leading this company. I personally apologise to the board of directors. At the same time I want to declare my resignation as CEO effective from today," said Raja.

All the members of the board of directors were astonished to hear the King's words. They did not expect the King to voluntarily declare his resignation from the CEO position.

"And hereby I suggest the appointment of my younger brother, Alvian Adhiyaksa as the new CEO. He is young, smart, and also hardworking. I am sure that under his leadership, the Adhiyaksa Group will grow even more."

Alvian. He stood up from his chair to resuscitate the King.

"Sister, why is this? I can't be CEO, because Big Brother deserves that position" Alvian said.

"Al, I'm going overseas with Ivyna and Zevira. I want to forget everything that happened while making sure Vira gets the right treatment. That's why I leave the company to you," said the King full of confidence.

Hearing the King say so, Alvian could not resist. Only one is on his mind. He will tell Cleantha this news after work. At once he will buy a ring as a sign of the seriousness of his love for the girl.

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