(NON) PRETEND HUSBAND
News Scream

This morning, Kian watched her phone screen with a pushy look. There are many incoming calls from foreign numbers. Some chats also suddenly filled the notification bar on his phone screen. It was the first event of his lifetime that he experienced.

With a trembling hand, he opened one of the messages from Madam Ninis.

[Kian, don't tell me that the guy in this photo is you!]

He read the message in his heart, his heart racing as he tried to open the news link that Ninis sent to him.

HEADLINE News: THE DAUGHTER OF CONGLOMERATE WINATA GROUP OFFICIALLY WELCOMED THE LOVER IN THE RESTAURANT CITY VIEW. TAKE A LOOK AT THEIR ROMANTIC MOMENTS!

Unknowingly Kian held his breath while reading the news headline. Damnit damnit! He forgot to call Mr. Nathan last night and asked him not to make the wedding public. And now it's too late. The news has spread like a virus.

A photo of Kian pinning a diamond ring on Ann's fingers graced the online news site. The photo clearly exposed the part of her face that was smiling widely while looking at Ann.

"Damn!!" rutuk Kian was upset at himself.

Just yesterday his office was horrendous with news of Hendra's sudden wedding. And now changing him will be the main topic of discussion of his female colleagues this morning. Grunting angrily, he threw his cell phone into the bed and stood up. He needs to flush his head with cold water!

While in a different place, Ann opened her eyes as her phone shook incessantly. It was still not six in the morning but the phone call was very pushy and asked to be lifted immediately.

Ann pulled her blindfold up and felt her nightstand weakly.

Love is calling ...

Ann took her breath for a moment and cleared her throat to neutralize her hoarse voice.

"Hal—"

"Oh, are you crazy?!"

Ann was wide-eyed as Daren directly sprayed her with anger.

"Daren, what's wrong? It's still early morning!"

"I didn't say it was noon either! And you calmly enjoyed dinner with that man without my knowledge!"

"What are you talking about, anyway!"

"Happy did you finally apply to a man in a romantic place?!"

Ann sat up and leaned back in agitation.

"You know from whom?"

"From who, huh?! Your news is in the headlines!"

"Huh? Seriously?!"

"Seneng already got a diamond ring and proposed rich princess??"

"Daren horrified me first, I didn't know he was going to—"

"Bullshit up! Hate you!"

Tit.

Ann stared at the screen of her dead phone. Daren cut off the phone unilaterally and gave Ann no chance to explain everything.

"Armggggg!!" yelled Ann behind the pillow she used to cover her head.

What trouble is this! Though the plan today Ann will meet Daren to explain about the marriage agreement between her and Kian. But not yet met, Daren was already angry first.

Ann got out of her bed and stepped wide into the bathroom. He needed to soak and immerse his increasingly heavy head.

Last night he came home very late because it turned out to chat with Kian quite fun and connect. Although Kian is still closed when discussing about himself, but he is a very good listening friend. Ann can discuss anything related to her world of work and here Kian can always compensate for the chatter. Though previously, Ann thought Kian was a geeky man who quipped, but it turned out he was wrong. Kian even understands the ins and outs of the Winata Group business and its history.

"Hahhh!!"

Ann immediately spouted the air in her mouth. With a flutter he caught all the oxygen and breathed it to relief.

No. gabe. He couldn't possibly start liking that strange guy, right?? It can't be so fast!

Ann is not an easy person to get along with anyone. And before deciding to get close, he would definitely be very selective in choosing people. There was no way Kian could have a place in his heart this fast!

Out of annoyance at herself, Ann finally decided to end her bathing event and rinse the rest of the foam in her body with a shower. It seems like being busy in the office will make his mind more focused, and again he must immediately meet Daren to apologize for last night's incident.

While descending to the first floor by elevator, Ann checks her phone curiously. A news pop-up with a large caption appears when he opens the news update app.

HEADLINE News: THE SOLE HEIR TO WINATA GROUP'S PROPERTY BUSINESS, ANNASTASIA CAMELLIA WINATA IS ENDING HER SINGLE TERM! TAKE A LOOK AT THE ROMANTIC PHOTOS OF THEIR PROPOSALS.

Ann was stunned and leaned against the wall of the elevator as her body immediately felt powerless. Photos when Kian bent over giving flowers to rest while holding a diamond ring it seems very clearly photographed by someone deliberately. Ann snorted furiously along with the elevator door slowly opening. He walked to the dining table with wide steps. It was clear who was behind all this!!

"Good morning, Ann!" greet Jonathan as soon as he saw his daughter approaching to the dining table.

Ann stopped her steps for a moment, there was already Kian at the same table with a downcast face. The anger that had been overflowing now exploded even more when he saw the man who acted very romantic last night sitting there with his Papa.

"So you guys planned all this?" cecar Ann is angry.

Jonathan turned to Kian who spontaneously looked up in shock and shook his head.

"Sit down first. Papa will explain everything."

"No! Papa's selfish! This is too much, Pa!"

"Sit down." Jonathan looked at Ann with warmth.

Ann exhaled her breath that felt suffocated by anger. His heart was still pounding, his entire body trembling withstanding the unchannelled emotions. Ann slowly obeyed her father's orders. He sat down and looked at Kian sharply.

"Everything is Papa's idea. Even the rings and flowers are from Papa. Also journalists from several media outlets. But, Papa's only goal is to make your marriage seem natural, not contrived."

Ann smiled wryly, she threw away her face just as Kian looked at her.

"And as a result, Winata Group shares rose! Hahaha ..." Jonathan looked at his daughter and future son-in-law happily. "Media power is awesome, Ann!"

Ann returned her Papa's gaze coldly, so it was all purely for the sake of shares?

"So Papa would exchange my privacy for shares??"

"No. Who said that? Papa didn't even think that your privacy could actually boost the name of Winata Group. Papa's goal was just to make your wedding seem natural, but it turns out the bonus is amazing! The media is paying attention to the unique relationship you two have. Thank goodness!"

Ann's stunned. Unique relationship?

"But I—"

"Calm down, Kian. You no longer need to work there if the environment makes you uncomfortable. I'm gonna pull my shares in there and make you one of your own television stations!"

Kian. "No. It's not so, Mr. Nathan. There's no way I'm doing that."

"Why indeed? You are the son-in-law of the richest man in Jakarta, where you can work only as a cameraman!"

"Being a cameraman is my passion, sir. Long before I knew you and Ann, working as a cameraman was enough for me and Grandma Sofia. Sorry, I can't stop working as a cameraman." Kian looked sad.

Jonathan turned to Ann who was still surly. He sighed and exhaled for a moment.

"alright. I won't force you to stop working there. But if the situation starts to get uncomfortable for you, say what you need. I'll definitely grant it."

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