Chapter 72 EdwardChloe - Worry

• "Oh my gosh, Delano Junior!" Edward called out. "What do you want to come to my office?" That afternoon, before returning home from work, Edward had a special guest. His two friends, Nicholas and Jacob Grey seemed to have stopped by because they wanted to take him out. "The day after tomorrow, you're married, Ed. Why are you still working? Does AlphaBeta lack competent people? So the CEO doesn't have time to take time off?" Nicholas pouted. He had been waiting for this moment so that he could take revenge by mocking his best friend. Everyone knows that Edward often sneered at whatever Nicholas did when he was in Indonesia. Especially when there was a problem between him and Nathania. Honestly, Nicholas never forgot that moment when Edward knew no time to insult and even corner him—blaming every decision he made. "Damn it!" cursed the brown-eyed man. "As the new CEO, I do have some work to do. But, I've done everything well." The man then stood up. He grabbed the navy suit draped behind the chair and put it on. "So, I repeat my previous question, what is your purpose in coming here?" "We both want to take you out for a drink," Jacob replied casually. "Think of it as a bachelorette party before you officially get married. Kiano is also waiting at his bar," said the man. Edward nodded in agreement. The man then embraced his two friends. Invite them both to leave the room. "Come on! I will treat," he said confidently. "You have to treat tonight, Ed," Nicholas protested. As Jacob had said before, arriving at the Magical Bar, there was already Kiano waiting. The tattooed man was playing billiards with Hans. Realizing the presence of Edward and others, Kiano immediately stopped the game. Call the waitress to serve the special guest. "So you're going to give up being single for the next few days?" They were all already seated in the VIP seats. The waitresses had arrived. She was starting to serve the requests of the handsome men one by one. "Of course. I can't even wait to marry that woman." Kiano nodded slowly. "That means there is no longer single status among us. It seems like a great achievement." It was Nicholas' turn to laugh loudly and then not too long to answer. "I hope Edward will be single until he gets old." "Hey!" Edward immediately chuckled. "Watch your mouth, Nick!" "But, by the way. Why are you here? What important business do you have that you intend to stop by to meet me at the office? I thought you had already left for Indonesia." Edward, of course, asked. He knew that his best friend Nicholas was the guy who didn't like wasting time on unimportant matters. "On Jacob's advice, I finally decided to go back to London." "And Blackhorse? Who replaced you there?" Edward said quickly. He didn't hear wrong. As everyone knows, when Jacob decided to take control of the holding company in England, it was Nicholas who took his place in Indonesia. Blackhorse made rapid progress while being led by Nicholas. And now, if that man decides to 'go home to England, who is responsible for everything in Indonesia? This became a big question mark in Edward's mind. "There's Arsene in Nicholas' place, Ed," Jacob said casually. Edward's brow furrowed deeply. The expression on his face showed that he needed more explanation. The name of the man Jacob had just mentioned was bothering his ears.
• "Arsenic?" he repeated. "Arsene Geraldo?" he said again emphatically. "Yes..." Nicholas answered. "Arsene Geraldo, your true rival." The man then smiled, so satisfied. Edward sighed irritably. For some reason, she didn't like hearing the name of the man Nicholas and Jacob had just mentioned. It reminds him of memories that he can't forget to this day. "Ken... why do you like making my rival the head of your company?" "Arsene is our best friend, Ed. After all, he deserves the job. I don't have another candidate who is as capable as Nicholas." Edward shook his head in disbelief. "But why should Arsene---" "Yes, why?" said Jacob quickly. "I have no problem with him. Arsene's performance is very good. His acumen in analyzing the market is also good." "Be professional." Nicholas replied. He laughed mockingly.
• He knew exactly why his best friend didn't like it. "Don't confuse your matters with the company. Besides, you should be proud to accept that Arsene is indeed superior to you." Edward snorted. He was too lazy to talk about the man named Arsene. The world also knows that Edward and Arsene are rivals in women's affairs. How many times had Edward poorly lost when the woman he was after had to change hearts when he introduced Arsene. Because of women, too, their friendship is tenuous. "Already ... done," Jacob interrupted. "We're here because we want to have fun, right?" Nicholas nodded. "Of course. But you should know I can't come home late at night. Elea doesn't want to sleep if it's not with her father. Besides, before I go home, I have to stop by the cake shop in the next district." "Husbands are afraid of wives!" sneered Edward. Since getting married, Nicholas has never returned home after 10 o'clock. Nathania would have called him dozens of times if he had arrived late at home. "You'll feel it too when you have a wife and kids, Ed!" Jacob retorted in defence of Nicholas. Edward smiled meaningfully. Why did he suddenly imagine himself when he had a child with Chloe. "It seems interesting that I can have children as soon as possible." "But..." Nicholas interrupted. "Are you sure you're going to marry Chloe? A woman you didn't even know before?" Edward nodded confidently. "We can get to know each other after getting married, Nick. You don't have to worry. I'm an adult, and I know what's good and bad for my life." Nicholas didn't answer anymore. Although he still doubts his best friend's marriage, he remains silent. It's better not to interfere too much, which will ruin their friendship. **** Chloe looks so nervous that she even seems grumpy when she is in one of the cake shops she often visits. Together with her assistant Samuel, the woman spent time discussing work and personal issues she had been experiencing recently. This time the two of them were discussing the matter of marriage, which would take place in the next two days. The thing that made Chloe finally feel annoyed and annoyed. "Good grief Samuel, should I marry that guy? Is there still a chance for me to back off, huh?" he asked. Frustrated. He looks like a lunatic now. "Madam... calm down a bit. You'll be fine. Remember what you're doing all this for." Chloe took a deep breath. He exhaled slowly to get rid of the anger gathered in his chest cavity. He had to be patient, as Samuel suggested. How can the plan be realized if nothing has been given up? "You know what? Edward even dared to make me fall in love within three months. That guy is a complete lunatic!" "And madam scared?" Samuel immediately grabbed the sentence that Chloe had just finished saying. There was a tone of mockery tucked into his conviction. "Are you crazy? Why be afraid? I couldn't possibly fall in love with that damn man! The man who caused Nathalie to lose her life." Samuel shook his head rhythmically. Such a great grudge still surrounds Chloe's heart. "But, madam," interrupted Samuel. "For God's sake, I'm afraid that it wasn't Mr Edward who killed Mrs Nathalie. I'm afraid that all this time ---" "I'm sure, Sam!" Chloe cut. "All the evidence points to those bastards! I'm sure that Edward was in a relationship with Nathalie in the past. I even suspect that the man-caused my sister to leave the house and choose to live in the apartment alone." Samuel shook his head once more. "Not until Mrs Nathalie's diary is found. Somehow, I believe there is an answer we are looking for there. I believe in this one." Chloe sighed in frustration. He had asked Samuel to look for his brother's diary. But somehow, so hard to find. Until now, they lacked a clue to get to this important book. "But I still believe that Edward is behind all of this." "But, madam..." Samuel said again. "If Mr Edward was previously in a relationship with Mrs Nathalie, is there any chance that he knows you too?" Chloe shrugged her shoulders dramatically. "I don't know. You know what kind of person Nathalie is. She doesn't like to talk about her background or where she is.