If You Met Me First...
Thea's Argument

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Hugo swallows his saliva with difficulty because he is indeed investigating Thea Ramadhan, because it is not Nelson who defends him because the famous lawyer is handling a more complicated client.

"Nelson said it. Because I asked you why you guys are different in skin. You are almost similar to some tribes in Russia. Apparently your mother had exotic skin despite being Swedish and half Scandinavian" Hugo finally replied.

"It turns out you're in love too, Mr. Melker." Thea's smile was cynical.

"Hey, I should know who my lawyer is, right? Did Nelson give a capable and clever lawyer no..."

"And it turns out...?"

"And as it turns out, you do deserve to be part of Blair and Blair Advocate, Thea."

Thea looked at Hugo's face as if looking for something that could make him argue with his client.

"Is that right Mr Melker? You asked Nelson a question and didn't investigate it yourself?" Thea put her face on her hands. "Mr Melker, I've only been your lawyer for a while, but I hope you speak honestly... I'd rather you say what it is."

Hugo laughing. "You're a smart girl, Thea. Okay, I'm sorry. I did ask Nelson but I also investigated who you are. I'm sorry Thea."

Thea nodded as she preferred Hugo to speak as he was.

"So, your twin brother's in England?" ask Hugo after they come to the main course.

Thea who looked at the portion of meat that resembled a kebab was huge, just staring puzzledly at Hugo. "It's not beef, is it?"

Chicken Shashlik's

"No, Thea. It's chicken."

"Sort of Indian chicken tandoori." Thea seemed to be investigating the food in front of her.

"I ordered more chickens... " Hugo looked at Thea who was busy investigating the food. "You why Thea?"

"See this food. Seems delicious.." muttered Thea.

"Yuk eaten..." Hugo cut the shashlik and placed it on Thea's plate.

The girl smiled and ate it. "Hmmmm... It's yummy! I've never eaten a meal this good ..."

"You likey?"

Thea nodded. "Me and my family love to eat good food. It's like I said before as long as it's halal, not food from weird and exotic ingredients, I can still eat it."

Hugo nodded. "Thea. Do you have any suspicions other than JM?"

"Bang Omar and Bang Billy were there before Mr. Hughes. And for all of them, everything is suspicious. But if it's my feelings, JM did have an affair with Mrs Melker but she doesn't seem to be the killer."

Hugo's surprised. "How can you think like that?"

"If it is his purpose to take revenge on you, Mr. Melker... Surely he will attack you directly, and after you are killed, Mrs Melker and your wealth, can be controlled by JM. If he kills only Mrs Melker, he gets nothing, only you lose your wife. But I am sure, you will be able to move on from this case because there is anger in yourself feeling betrayed by your wife... That's my argument, Mr. Melker." Thea looked at Hugo seriously.

Hugo seemed to think. "It could be that your argument is correct Thea. If indeed he had grudged me when I was in the army and I was the one who cornered him before the building was destroyed, he would have attacked me head-on..."

"But the one who was killed was your wife" Thea said as she put the chicken in her mouth.

"Who else do you think did it?"

"Club owner."

Hugo's surprised. "How can you think there ?"

Hugo nodded. "We'd better wait for the results of the FBI's DNA test and if we get it, I'll pull Larry from there."

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Hugo escorted Thea back to her Manhattan apartment, even entering the five-story building.

"Is there a family living in this apartment building?" hugo asked when he was with Thea in the elevator. Thea's apartment is on the fifth floor.

"none. But Mas Bayu and his family live in five buildings from my apartment. Oom Travis's family across the street is closer to Central Park."

"Why did you choose an apartment here, Thea?" asked Hugo who saw the apartment looked typical of modern apartments for single professionals.

"Nearby the office. I live on foot, don't have to spend money on transportation and anyway, I'm used to being in Stockholm for a walk. Especially since work, I almost rarely go to the Gym so the way I exercise is like this" Thea smiled.

Hugo glanced at the girl who was almost the same height as himself even though Thea only wore three Senti work shoes. Hugo was not very tall, only about 178 cm and he estimated Thea about 170-172 cm.

The elevator doors opened and the two exited and headed to Thea's apartment unit near the elevator.

"Thank you, Mr. Melker, for treating me to a delicious and delicious dinner." Thea looked at Hugo before opening the door of her apartment.

"You didn't bring me in, Thea?" ask Hugo.

Thea shook her head. "Sorry Mr. Melker, but it's late and I still have to work tomorrow morning."

Hugo nodded and could see the difference between Thea and Salsabila. When the first date was even himself and Salsabila had an intimate relationship while the girl in front of him, still keeping his marwah.

It's different... Classy and ordinary.

"Alright Thea. I think we should enjoy a culinary event like this" Hugo smiled.

Thea squinted her eyes. "Why are you asking me ..."

"You like to eat and culinary, right?"

"Yes... But..."

"Good ! We have to make Thea's schedule. There are times when we have to enjoy life to stay sane and be able to move on. I need that ! And the person I want to take with me is you !" hugo replied firmly.

Thea could only be dumbfounded at the words of her client.

This is not true ! Very unprofessional even though we do it outside of office hours. I'm interested in you, Hugo, but it's not the right fit!

"Mr Melker's..."

"Hugo."

"Mr Melker, I know you're in a lost state and don't know how to handle it but... Do you remember that Mrs Melker's burial ground is still wet? What if a reporter sees and makes your headline with me? Wouldn't it be crowded and get investigators a breath of fresh air to re-examine the background of your case? I can be banned from defending you because of the bias there." Thea looked seriously at her client even though her chest was sore because she was happy to go with Hugo.

Hugo rubbed his face in annoyance.

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