Cinderella and the Mafia Chairman
Section 18

"Why not call me." Darrel asked as he stared at Ella's face from the rear view of the motorbike. He witnessed for himself the details of what happened to Ella.

Darrel also regretted when Ella asked for help from a boutique employee. He had time to go through the salon and had seen a line of police surrounding the place. Darrel guessed that the boutique employee had already taken his life.

"I forgot." Ella had completely forgotten that she now had a cell phone in her pocket.

Darrel tilted his bike to the shoulder of the road. He sent Ella down and escorted her into a small depot.

"We'll just go home, brother, or order a taxi for me." Darrel gently pressed Ella's shoulder and walked towards the waiter to order food.

"Eat first." Darrel said to sit before Ella." Why did you get there?" Darrel wants Ella to be honest with him or make a request for help.

"I am that.."

"Speaking is relaxing. We are a college. Calling Kak alone is more than enough." Ella nodded then looked towards Darrel for a moment.

"That em, I was.. Escape from.. Pak Prapto's. She'll..." Ella's words were stuck. Want it to feel like she is crying if there is a place to lean to express complaints. Ella felt alone here, while the thing facing her looked inhumane.

"What will?" Come on ask me for help. Don't be so haughty.

"Me married. Three more days of marriage..."

"It won't happen if you don't." Ella straightened her head staring at Darrel who was also looking at her.

"I don't know."

"I'll help you."

"No, brother, don't. That man is powerful." Darrel smiled knot.

"Continue?"

"You're gonna get in big trouble."

"The man is the big one. I found an apartment, don't go home." .

"No. I'm going home. That woman will take my house." Ella answered in panic.

"You're his heir. It can't be disturbed."

"Women are like demons."

"Yes. I'm used to this kind of thing."

"But I really want to go home."

"Go home if you want that man to find you." Ella took a long breath. Darrel looked at him. Ella's expression frustrated her. The inner pressure that was too deep was even perched there.

"Dad told me to take care of our house."

"Think about your safety." Along with that, a servant came and put some food in the message." Thanks." Darrel friendly. Very different from Kai's rigid attitude.

"Either. Please enjoy." Darrel smiled then shifted one serving of rice towards Ella.

"Eat first." Pintanya.

"Yes Brother. Thanks."

"Hm." Darrel took his vibrating phone. Mommy's name is on the screen. Ah big deal. Darrel hinted Ella to be quiet.

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"Yes.

"Where are you, baby?

Nay called intentionally. He wanted to know how Darrel would respond.

"Outside.

"The obvious.

"Cafes. Wh why?

Darrel didn't want to mention Mama for fear of her lies being exposed. She has not yet wanted to confess her true identity to Ella.

"I'm talking to you once.

"Maybe I'm home a little late afternoon. There's something important I need to take care of. If you'll find out I'm with Ella. He will punish me.

"What is that, baby.

"Let me tell you.

"Awas. Don't date.

"Yes I remember.

"Hm. Be careful on the road.

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"I wish he'd come home the night." Kai glanced for a moment then refocused on the road. Both of them intend to meet Arya and Erik.

"Why is that?"

"That's a sign she's more concerned about Ella than I am." Kening Kai wrinkled. She was a little confused by Nay's line of thought. He should have felt rivaled but Nay instead showed an attitude of joy.

"That means she loves that girl more than you."

"Yes, it should be. There comes a time when we have to let go of our child when someone has managed to inhabit his heart." Thoughts that are rarely owned as mothers who tend not to want to be defeated by the figure of a daughter-in-law.

"You'll be forgotten."

"Where can darling. Mom is still Mom. I'll have two kids soon. I can't wait for Ella to be my daughter-in-law."

Kai smiled. Just so she's happy. That's what's on his mind. Nay's happiness is the main thing that must be done.

Kai's car was parked right in front of Xu's main group door. They were waiting for Erik.

"Where is he?" Kai asked for Arya's whereabouts.

"Into the Master. He was afraid someone might catch him."

"Hm."

Short time in the meeting room. Arya's bead glazed as it welcomes Kai's arrival. For many years he waited for this moment until the lover died. That person was Ella's own father.

Tens maybe even hundreds, he came to Xu group just to ask for a security for his son. As much as that Ella's father felt disappointment because of the difficulty of making promises.

"I thank you for coming, Sir." Nay smiled wryly while looking at the seriousness of Arya's face.

"Please sit down." After shaking hands, Arya sat down." What need is it? I don't have much time." Imbuh Kai did not want to beat around the bush.

"This is my late client's last request. He asked for protection for his daughter. Honestly, sir, my life can't be quiet because I promised." Arya delivers a will written by Ella's late father one day before the fateful accident.

"Sudrajat." Mumbled Kai while reading the will." Protect from whom?" Ask Kai again.

"Print's father." Sontak Nay bead widened. Arya put down a photo of Ella." He is the only child of Mr. Sudrajat. I don't know how it started. But the deceased seems to have already discussed Mr. Prapto's intention to marry Miss Ella." With a quick movement Nay took a piece of the photo.

"Causes of his death?" Tanya Nay was enthusiastic. Of course, because Ella was targeted to be her daughter-in-law.

"The Naysila Bu Accident."

"Can you name the year and the date?"

"One day after the will is written. The accident happened on Pattimura Road. According to the police, the brake of the car that was driven by Mr. Sudrajat had a brake blong." Arya let out a long breath." I am less trusting myself. Um Mr. Sudrajat's body is not recognizable while his young wife refuses the autopsy." Kai put down the will while thinking about the guess that was already lodged.

The right coincidence. Inner Kai praised Nay's sensitivity.

"I just want Miss Ella not to marry Mr. Prapto as the deceased wishes. Mr. Sudrajat has already prepared funds for that."

"We'll help." Nay replied excitedly.

"Thank you very much, sir. What's the account number."

"Save your money. Consider this a favor." Of course it is. Nay expects more after learning the truth about Ella's father who has always intended to ask for help. He assumed that the meeting with Ella was far planned.

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Lena snorted while sitting weakly in the living room. This day he was looking for a house letter and a mini market ownership letter. Lena intends to retrieve the letter before Ella expels him.

"Where did he put it." Eagles upset. Stupid or what? Lena should have guessed if the important letters are still in the hands of Arya as a notary.

Lena turned her head when she heard the sound of a car horn. He thinks it's Ella and Prapto. Planning the wedding dress fittings have been planned since this morning. But when the door was opened, Lena was greeted with a fierce face Prapto.

"Where is the boy?!" Of course Lena was confused by Prapto's question. She thinks Ella is with her.

"Isn't he with you."

"He's running!" Lena took a long breath. The fear, which had been only a shadow, had now become reality. Not only threatened to lose property, Lena's life is also a bet if until Prapto's desire is not fulfilled.

"He's not here. I think he's with you."

"Don't mess with you Lena!!! If Ella's not found, you'll bear the consequences."

It felt like Lena was trapped by her own trap. The company has not been fully accepted but Prapto's threat is adding further anxiety.

Where's the kid going?

Soon Lena walked in, grabbing the phone lying on the table. He calls Kirman's number, asking for help to get Ella found.

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