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"The most important thing is that you come with me."

Lia nodded, the girl tightly gripped Andriana's arm.

"Please come in, madam."

The door in front of Andriana had opened. Before stepping in, Andriana tried to regulate her emotions.

Today she is not Andriana, but Denada. Denada, a woman who comes from abroad. A fashion designer.

"Don't be nervous Lia. It's time for us to meet the man."

Andriana tried to whisper soothing words. Lia's hand that was hugging Andriana's arm trembled.

Maybe this girl was shocked to see how persistent Leo found Andriana. The two women stepped inward.

Luxury rooms, which of course are expensive, are very pleasing to the eye. Only this time, Andriana got a client who wanted to talk in a hotel room.

Click!

Andriana and Lia looked back at the same time.

Seeing the door they passed earlier now closed. The atmosphere grew tense when the bathroom door opened.

Then there was the sound of someone's footsteps.

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Denada?" Andriana looked at Leo and finally appeared.

Denada?

Andriana smiled a little, this man was acting.

"Good afternoon, sir."

"Come, please have a seat!"

Leo's smile didn't fade. The man in the black suit sat on the available sofa.

"Thank you." Andriana sat down, he pulled Lia's hand because the girl was so transfixed that she forgot to sit down.

"Mrs. Andriana, oh sorry I mean Denada. I apologize in advance for asking for your time."

Leo smiled faintly. Leo is starting his game. It became clearer, if the man had suspicions on Andriana.

"Honestly, I'm not comfortable with this sudden invitation, sir."

"Again, apologies for making you uncomfortable, madam."

Sweat dripped down Lia's back. The girl couldn't stay calm according to Andriana's instructions.

How do you want to be calm when a very influential person is after them, meaning Mrs. Andriana.

"Okay, madam straight away. I am a dress and suit order for a family event the other day. I am very interested to see your brand collaborate with today's fashion show."

"Oh, you're that Mr. Tommy? Excuse me, isn't Master's name Leo?"

Oh my God, Lia just wanted to disappear.

Being between two people who are actually a husband and wife, who are involved in a dispute is not good for Lia's heart health.

Before answering Andriana's question, Leo laughed softly. A laugh that Adriana hadn't heard in a long time.

Usually the laughter will appear when this man is being challenged.

"That's the name of my subordinate, madam."

"Well, sorry sir I don't have much time. What's the matter or important thing?"

"Yes, I want you to make an amazing design for my family event."

Andriana tries to survive with her charade.

Family? New family? Huh!

"Can you tell us how many people we will make dresses and suits for?"

"Twenty persons, ten men and ten women." Adriana nodded.

"Lia, please take notes!"

"W-well, madam." Their conversation leads to business matters.

Andriana listened intently to Leo's request as a client.

"And for the main dress. Please make it as beautiful as possible. I made this surprise for my wife who just finished treatment."

Lia's hands stopped dancing on the book.

Wife? Lia looked at Andriana who was still wearing a professional face.

"Very well, Mr. Leo. My assistant has recorded all your wishes."

"Yes, please help, Mrs. Denada. I'm sure you can make my wish come true. Regarding the cost, if there is a shortage, you can immediately inform me."

"Oh yes, sir. As for the size-"

"Take it easy, madam. I will inform you further." Feeling that everything Andriana needed as a designer had been fulfilled, Andriana said goodbye to her resignation.

"All right, Mr. Leo. I think that's all that's needed. I'll take my leave to continue my activities."

"Oh, Mrs. Denada. I have prepared a meal for you." Hearing this, Lia touched Andriana's finger. Signaling the woman to refuse.

"Excuse me, sir. I am very flattered by your hospitality, but I have a busy schedule. After this, I still have work to do."

"Excuse me sir." The hotel maid came with the food and drinks.

"Come on, madam. The food is here." The waiters immediately set the food on the table in the middle of the sofa.

"Please, madam. I promise you will be able to continue your schedule after this." Andriana glanced at Lia.

The girl didn't seem strong enough to hold on any longer.

"Okay, but I'm sorry. I'm just going to have a drink."

"All right, madam. I can't force you." Andriana told Lia to finish the green drink. Of course, Lia was eager to finish the drink just so that she and Andriana could go home soon.

"Thank you for the meal, sir. My assistant and I said goodbye." Andriana grabbed her bag.

"Come on, Lia?" There was no response from the girl.

"Are you sure you want to go, Andriana?"

Deg!

Leo's voice changed. His tone changed, not like before when Andriana was Denada.

"What do you mean, sir? And who is it, Andriana?"

Leo smiled faintly, the man got up from the sofa and walked towards Andriana.

Once beside Andriana, Leo deliberately lowered his body and brought his face closer to Andriana's ear.

"How are you, my wife?"

Deg!

Andriana's body stiffened.

"Excuse me, sir. You seem tired, I'll excuse you."

"Lia! Let's go!"

"Lia?"

"Good grief?" Lia, the girl was already unconscious on the sofa.

"What did you do to my Assistant Mr Leo?" Leo laughed.

Andriana's face, which had been trying to calm down since earlier, now looked panicked.

"My dear, you may be able to deceive others but I, your husband, the person who knows you inside and out is certainly not easy for you to deceive."

Now Leo's hand had reached Andriana's arm. Stroking there made Andriana feel a strange tingle.

Andriana tried to ward off Leo's hand.

"You've gone too far, sir. I'm not Andriana, or anyone else."

"Keep lying, Andriana."

"I wonder how you came to me when people thought you were dead from the fire? And you've been pretty good at hiding all this time."

"I don't know what you mean, sir. Please let me and my assistant go." Leo's hand, grabbed Adriana's chin.

"Leave? Won't be able to honey. Because you will be here with me like you used to be." Andriana pushed Leo's hand away. "I'm not Adriana."

"Oh yeah, are you sure? Need I check? Andriana has moles near her belly button and under her breasts. Do I need to check right away, honey?"