Chapter 40

'That way, I can immediately return to Surabaya and meet my baby. Oh baby, how are you? I really miss you.' Leonard continued in his heart.

--

GRAND PIERCE HOTEL

Makassar, Indonesia

Chander's choice was never wrong. This was proven by the chaos that occurred in Makassar could be resolved quickly.

In addition to having an intelligent brain, Leonard was also good at negotiating. For that reason, Albert appointed Leonard to serve as Director, but he firmly rejected the offer.

Leonard refused the offer, not without reason. He didn't want to lose time by occupying the most important position.

In addition to serving as an HR, he also started his own business in providing shipping fuel. Currently, the business he was creating was 80%, so that his dream of owning his own company would soon be realised.

"Did you decide to go back to Surabaya this afternoon?" Chander asked.

"Of course, sir. I can't leave the office in Surabaya for too long." Leonard replied.

"Was there a problem there that you decided to come back to immediately?" Chander asked again.

"No, sir. It's under control."

Knowing this, Chander smiled with relief. He then invited Leonard to go to the club. Even though at first Leonard snickered, he finally gave in because he didn't want to disappoint his boss.

Even though Leonard used to drink alcohol, he ordered wine tonight. He didn't want to let loose and get drunk heavily because he could never control his demonic desires in such a state.

He wasn't Chander if he couldn't get Leonard to drink alcohol. No doubt, what Leonard was worried about happened. He couldn't control himself from gulping down the drinks again and again.

Not wanting only to be accompanied by a few drinks bottles, Chander asked the club manager to send the most beautiful woman in this club.

"I'll gladly send you the most beautiful woman in the club, sir." Said the club manager.

"Wait!"

"Yes, sir. Anything else?"

"Send four beautiful and sexy women," Chander added.

Not long after, four beautiful women entered the room. Without being given a hint, they immediately sat beside Leonard and Chander.

As the night went on, the hotter the atmosphere burned the body, so both Leonard and Chander decided to go straight to the room that had been provided.

Tonight was a silent witness to Leonard's betrayal. Although his mind was still semi-conscious screaming Calista's name, his devil lust had overcome all.

He beat the two women who became his satanic gratification brutally. There was absolutely no tenderness because that was how a Lady Killer, Leonard Fidel Christiano, treated a woman when he was in bed.

Having achieved satisfaction, he didn't allow two beautiful women to leave his room. As if knowing that he wanted them again, the two of them immediately ran their tiny fingers over the sturdy body.

Once again, tonight was a silent witness of Leonard Fidel Christiano entangled in the devil lust.

Even though his heart repeatedly warned him, he didn't care anymore. What matters now was an only incomparable pleasure.

--

The morning light brushed his face warmly through the window blinds. One thing he felt when he opened his eyes was that his head was throbbing violently. Finding himself naked without a single thread covering him made him cringe.

A flash of images of that night replayed in his mind. It was strengthened by an incoming message from Chander asking about last night's event, whether women he rented could satisfy him or not.

Leonard's consciousness was like being pelted with thousands of knives. He sat there staring blankly. Calista's face sinks him into deep guilt.

--

GRAND PIERCE HOTEL

Surabaya, Indonesia

"Good morning, Dera."

"Good morning, Ms Sarah.

"Is Mr Leo inside?"

"I'm sorry, miss. It's been three days since Mr Leo has been out of town for official travel."

"Where?" Sarah asked again.

"What do you need to look for, Leo?"

Matius's sudden arrival made both of them turn their heads simultaneously.

"Good morning Mr Matius." They greeted him with a warm smile.

"Is there something serious you want to tell, Sarah?"

Sarah nodded.

"Okay. Come to my room."

All down the corridor to his office, Matius asked if she knew the address of Calista's apartment. However, the reply made him upset.

None of the employees in this office knew the address of her apartments except Leonard. Matius growled, annoyed. He wanted to meet her immediately.

"If I may ask, why did you ask for Ms Calista's apartment? Has Ms Calista come home from the hospital?" Sarah asked.

Matius just smiled and invited Sarah to enter his room without answering. They were currently engaged in an earnest discussion.

Matius couldn't decide this on his own. It was all beyond his control.

"We'll wait until Mr Leo comes back," said Matius.

"How about I tell Ms Calista directly?"

"No, Sarah. That's not professional. Calista is still in the hospital. Let's wait until she recovers, okay?"

"Okay, sir, then I'll excuse myself. Thank you for your time."

"You're welcome, Sarah. Please,"

'Leo's worries are true. Reno was playing dirty. This doesn't seem right. Still, I have no authority here,' Matius thought.

--

"What are you thinking about? Is there a problem?" Kia asked.

"It's nothing, Kia," Matius replied as he returned to eating his lunch.

"Leo has been in Jakarta for a long time. This is the longest official travel since I've worked here."

"So what if he's been in Jakarta for a long time? Don't tell me you've missed him." Matius teased Kia.

"Shitt, watch your mouth, Matius. Don't let other employees hear it. If there's any cheap gossip, it's all your fault!" Kiara snapped.

Matius kept thinking about his conversation with Sarah, ignoring Kiara's threat.

"Oh yeah, how's Calista? How could Leo doesn't even tell us? If we know where she is, we can visit her."

Kiara immediately frowned. She smelled something fishy with her co-worker. She started to guess whether maybe Matius had more feelings for Calista.

'Oh, I've never thought that our two co-workers just fell in love with you, Calis. If you know it.' Kiara whispered in her heart.

"What time is it now, Kia?"

"you're also wearing a watch. Why don't you see it yourself?"

Matius then glanced at the clock on his wrist.

"Huh, it's only one o'clock in the afternoon. Today feels so boring." Matius snorted.

What Matius said was true because today was a very long and tedious day and the same as what Calista felt.

For some reason, until early morning, Calista couldn't even close her eyes. She kept on thinking about Leonard's face.

Leonard hasn't come to visit for three days. He only came once at that time, and until now, he has never come again.

If only her phone were in her hand, she would have called him. Still, until now, her brother confiscated her phone.

In her heart, she continued to say thousands of prayers, asking the Almighty so that nothing terrible happened to her beloved lover.

Calvino, who realised Calista's anxiety, immediately walked over and looked into her beautiful face.

"What makes you unable to sleep, hum?" Calvino asked.

"I'm not sleepy yet."

"But it's two in the morning, Calista. Go to sleep!"

Not wanting to make a scene, Calista obeyed her brother's order. She immediately closed her eyes though she couldn't sleep.

Calvino stared at the long, beautiful face of her sister. He stretched his fingers and rubbed the top of her head. He tried to give her a sense of peace.

Calista slowly fell asleep. Shortly after, she was already curled up in her dreamland.

Calvino returned to the sofa, after making sure her beloved sister was asleep. He laid his body there. Even though he was uncomfortable, he still faithfully cared for his sister.

🍁🍁🍁

Next chapter ...