Chapter 27: Chapter 27

When Alex and Precious arrived at the office they stood in the middle of the room. They looked around where everyone was busy at work, Alex then clapped to call attention to everyone there. Precious lowered her eyes because she was uncomfortable with people's gazes at her. Precious glanced at Alex, she became calmer when she saw Alex smiling confidently.

"Today I want to announce something very important. I and Precious will get married soon. " Said Alex with a big smile and suddenly made everyone who heard it surprised.

"I know you may be surprised and distrusted, but Precious and I have been dating for a long time. I have been chasing after Precious for a long time and only now is she willing to accept my proposal.” Said Alex

Everyone who heard that began to whisper to one another and they were also surprised that Alex, a manager and legal heir of the AD. Group, could fall in love with a customer service intern. Whereas previously Alex was not known to be approached. Because he refused everyone who approached him.

"So from today I want no one to give this heavy task to my future wife because we are busy preparing for our marriage." Alex continued

Not enough to give the shocking announcement, Alex also kissed Precious's forehead in front of everyone and made the women who admired him broken heart including Stella who happened to pass by and unfortunately she instead saw the painful scene directly with her own eyes.

Stella was burning with jealousy  immediately she stopped her legs and ran out of the office and sat in the back garden of the office. Stella could not hold back her tears to flow. She could only bow her head while covering her face with both hands. Crying while holding her voice so that no one hears the sound of crying.

"If you want to cry, just cry." Said Claire who had just come and sat next to Stella

Stella wiped her tears with her hands then raised her head and looked at Claire with red and swollen eyes. Stella was immediately annoyed when she saw Claire sitting next to her and what made her even more upset was that Claire always came when she was in a bad mood and even Claire always acted as if she knew everything about her.

"Why do you always try to piss me off ?! Can't you just leave me alone for one day?! " Stella said irritably

"Who says I want to upset you? I want to cheer you up. " Said Claire

"Who needs to be entertained? I'm fine ... "Stella said

"Don't lie, you look like someone who needs a hug." Said Claire

Stella felt even more annoyed then she stood up and was about to leave, but Claire held her hand. Then Claire stood up and joined in until her eyes were level with Stella's.

They also looked at each other and for the first time Stella could see the sincerity in Claire's eyes. The girl who always annoys and upset her, is now looking at her with a deep and sincere look.

"You are very beautiful and valuable, so don't value yourself in the eyes of others. You are already perfect by being you. don't need to try to be perfect for others, you just need to find someone who can see how perfect and precious you are. " Said Claire

Stella was silent because she never expected to hear the wise words from Claire, who always tried to upset her at any time. For the first time Claire said something that made Stella feel relieved and touched.

Meanwhile Robert sat in his chair, staring at the door as if he was waiting for someone to enter his room. A knock on the door was heard and Robert immediately invited to enter.

The door opened and Alex entered the room. Alex immediately sat in the chair in front of Robert's desk. As soon as he sat down, Alex began to feel uncomfortable because Robert continued to look at him with a sharp look as if he saw him as a suspect who is supposed to be interrogated

" What? Just say what's up? Don't look at me like that, it really bothers me. ” Said Alex

"Do you still consider me as your brother?" asked Robert, still staring at Alex with a look of interrogation

"Of course, why are you asking something silly. Did something happen? " said Alex

"You told everyone, but you didn't tell me you were getting married. "Said Robert

"Never mind you, I haven't even told my parents. Sorry, but this is also very sudden for me. "Said Alex

"I don't know, but you have to tell Uncle and Aunt. You also know how much they want you to get married as soon as possible. If you say all this they will surely be very happy. ” Said Robert

"All right, I will see Dad and Mom at lunch tomorrow. You also come. " Said Alex

Robert shook his head with a faint smile. Although Robert refused Alex's offer, but Alex really knew that Robert would definitely come because after all Robert was like his own brother. Robert, who had lost his parents since childhood, lived with Alex's family. Robert grew and became like a part of their own family, so Robert could not possibly be absent from important family gatherings.

"One more thing, even though it is very sudden, but prepare your wedding very luxuriously and perfectly. We cannot let others look down on AD Group because the marriage of an heir should not be simple. ” Said Robert

"Thank you, I will also wait for you at lunch later." Said Alex with a big smile

Alex came out of Robert's room with a big smile. Seeing Alex smile so happily makes Robert so happy. He began to think how happy people could be with the person he liked.

Everyone also knows how Alex liked Precious all this time. He always chased after her in high school and he was never to get love from someone he loved. Seeing Alex, who finally succeeded in making a one-sided love, made Robert very jealous.

Robert also reached for his cellphone which he kept in his coat pocket. Robert then opened a photo album on his cellphone. One by one he looked at the saved photos and then shifted photo after photo until finally he saw Liza's photo which he secretly took while Liza was working.

" can we also be like Alex?" Robert murmured

Robert then stared out the window. From the window of his room he could see Liza at work. He smiled faintly with his eyes staring at Liza lovingly. Robert stared at Liza's face long enough until when Liza turned her head to him and their eyes accidentally met, Robert lowered his face with a blushing face. Love is indeed extraordinary to be able to make Robert happy and blushed just by seeing Liza's face.

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Precious who was sitting in her chair and preparing to work was approached by her team leader. The team leader stood staring at her with a fierce face and made Precious nervous with fear. Precious worried that she might become the target of her team leader's anger again and have to do heavy tasks again.

"Pack your things now." The team leader said curtly

" What? But why?" Precious asked with a surprised and slightly scared face

"From today you will be transferred to the fashion division. So move your things now. " Said the team leader then left while putting on a sour face