“It's good that you dare to walk with a man without my knowledge?"asked the man. Aric was surprised to see that a man in a gray suit was scolding Elena in public. The place where they came was filled with many people. Visitors are watching them. All three became the center of attention. Aric whispered, “Elena, is he your husband?”
” Yes, " Elena said in a small voice. Barnard forced Elena's hand. “Go home now!"Barnard said loudly. Elena got up from the chair complaining of pain from Barnard's tight grip. There were reddish marks on the girl's hands. "It hurts," said Elena.
“You better get out of here, Elena.”
"Shut up!” ketus Barnard. “How dare you rule me.”
“I'm your friend, you hurt me. Let go of his hand!” Eric was not angry. Can't watch Elena get hurt like that.
Barnard chuckled, “who do you think you are? I am her husband, I have more right to Elena!"snapped Barnard. “But you hurt him! And I won't let that happen.”
"Barnard, please.”
No matter how much the people around watched them, Barnard was still able to hurt Elena in front of many people. “You are shameless. How dare you go out with another man without your husband's knowledge? What kind of woman are you, Elena?”
The girl's eyes were glazed. He desperately wanted to defend himself. However, his tongue felt muffled. Unable to express his heart. Barnard pulled Elena behind him. “Don't you dare approach anyone's wife again!”
Aric chuckled, “You've hurt your wife. I'm sure Elena wouldn't be happy living with someone like you!”
I'd like to think Barnard slapped the guy. But, he did. He immediately took Elena away. “El, Elena!"Oh!" cried Aric.
"Aric, I'm sorry..." Elena said softly. Aric glanced, “I hope you're okay. I'm sorry I can't do much...”
***
Arriving home, Barnard still did not let go of his hand. No matter Elena's screams asking for her hand to be released. He dragged the girl up to the second floor to the bedroom. Barnard pushed Elena roughly onto the bed. “You are indeed Elena's player!”
“I never thought you were that far away. How dare you cheat behind my back?”
"Barnard! She's not my mistress! Aric is my best friend!”
“Oh, your best friend? How long has it been? Why didn't I find out? Are you trying to cover up?”
“What did you say? You never even listen to me talk, Barnard. You're not letting me explain anything because you're busy with your b***h!”
At the same time, Elena's words made Barnard climb up the pitan. “What did you say? Don't mess with Jasmine! You b***h! You came to me and Jasmine. You b***h!”
Barnard turned around, moving to pick up the key hanging on the doorknob. “I will not hesitate to give you a punishment more severe than this!”
"Barnard!” Elena immediately ran to prevent him. However, Barnard first locked it from the outside. The girl's tears she could no longer bear. Elena's legs weakened. He sat on the floor while leaning on a chair. Elena was crying. “Damn girl!" Maki Barnard at the door of the girl's room. "Just cry!”
***
"Meet me at the office soon!"Bryan said firmly. Barnard replied, “Yes, Papa.” The phone was disconnected. Barnard sighed. The man in the blue suit put the phone into the pocket of the suit then walked towards his father's work space. He was angry because of his stupidity in neglecting to take care of the company, causing the stock to decline dramatically. This should be able to be handled properly.
Barnard tried to find a reason that, if logical and accepted by his father, related to why the company's stock could decline? In the elevator, he kept thinking. He was afraid that the company he held would be pulled by Bryan. Or it could be that all the assets he holds will be taken away. That silly thought keeps spinning.
The elevator door opened, Barnard sighed. He looked at his father's desk in horror. But, a crazy idea came to Barnard's mind. It's possible that the reason he did it would have been accepted by his father. And there's no way the guy's angry. In his heart he smiled proudly. 'You are a genius, Barnard.’
***
Aric is frustrated. Elena couldn't be reached. He was so afraid that Elena was going through something that would hurt her. Just yesterday, Elena's husband's actions were terrible. Then what about at home? I sat on the couch with an uneasy feeling. He will be meeting with other business persons soon. However, his concentration could not be good.
Again, as a friend, he did not accept if Elena was hurt like yesterday. Aric bit his inner lower lip, anxiously thinking about Elena's condition. I hope Elena is okay. A woman who was none other than Adam's secretary called out to him.
"Mr. Aric.”
"Yes," said Aric. “Please come with me to the meeting room. ” There will be a meeting soon, " said Tamara. Aric nodded. He followed Tamara into the living room.
Tamara and Aric enter the meeting room together. There was already Levin, Thom and some other business associates. They waited for Adam to arrive. Because the meeting will indeed be led by the man.
Yes, Aric was just going to work with Adam's company. They both hope that it will produce something good for the two companies they hold. And both of which we know from business meetings will present an unexpected thing.
***
Now in Adam's workroom there was only Aric alone, both sitting opposite each other. Aric and Adam agree to sign a work contract that will last. The two discussed the contract. And both agree with the existing agreement. Aric signed the paper early. Adam signed the contract.
After that, they both smiled in a knot, “so after this you will return to New York?”
Aric nodded slightly, “Yes, I have business.”
“Business?"Adam's head was almost touched. "No," said Aric. He pushed the chair back a little, the man got up. “The contract has been signed. I have to go.”
"Well, I hope your business is over soon,” said Adam. “I hope so, Adam.”
They both shook hands with each other. Aric smiled, Adam also so “ "hopefully this cooperation goes smoothly, Aric," said Adam.
Aric nodded in agreement. "I will work hard," he said. The hand is missing. “All right, excuse me.”
"Yes," said Adam.
When Aric left the meeting room, Levin and Thom went into Adam's office, " how?"asked Levin. ” It's over, " Adam said quickly. "Great," Levin and Thom sighed. Be thankful that business will continue. “Adam, you haven't told me who you like.”
“Oh, I'll tell you. But, later.”
***
“Really?"said Bryan. Barnard nodded. “Alright, then let Papa get you a vacation ticket with Elena.”
Barnard smiled, his eyes rounding enthusiastically, “Papa isn't joking about this?”
Bryan nodded, “Papa will buy you a vacation ticket to Paris.”
"Paris?"asked Barnard.
Bryan nodded again, “Yes, but you remember that when you come home you have to immediately give Papa and Mama your grandchildren, okay?”
Barnard quickly nodded, “thank you, Papa."Barnard walked over to the man and hugged him without shame and guilt. "Barnard, let go of Papa!"said Bryan. "Sorry Papa, Barnard is very happy.”
“Get out of Papa's room.”
Barnard nodded, “okay, Papa.”
In his heart he smiled happily, finally his idea was not in vain. And the man will take Jasmine to Paris too. Thankfully, dad believed me.’
"Barnard?"said Bryan.