The Bride of the Curse Repellent
Sacrifice

Now, the evidence in Vicky's hands has shown a very clear truth. The one who ordered and became my man superior was Cleo's manager. Neither Vicky nor Sherina, they could both conclude that this was a plan that had something to do with Cleo.

Sherina is not surprised anymore if the motive is like this. Because he knew very well how much hatred Cleo had for him. Unlike Vicky, he was quite shocked. For 5 more years in a relationship, never once did he think that Cleo could be this bad.

"So, the Master and Madam knew that person? Can you tell me more details? So we can get him an arrest warrant and an investigation!" the police break the silence.

"Good sir" said Vicky a little nervously. Inevitably, Vicky had to give an explanation about the manager and his own lover who was allegedly involved.

Vicky is an honest and law-abiding person, of course he prefers to cooperate with the police rather than protect Cleo. In this way, he could also know how the original character of his lover was. This disaster really includes criminal acts, of course Vicky is determined to investigate this case to the end through legal channels.

Then, in the midst of it suddenly came a person who claimed to be the legal authority of Satya. He's here to come to the case and collect liability for his client. Sofia is the main victim. His arrival did not give any impression to Vicky or Sherina.

"Can Mr Vicky call the suspect and ask for his location? So we can take care of them as soon as possible!" ask the police in a polite tone.

"Can, please wait a minute" replied Vicky. He immediately switched to calling his lover's number. Because he knew, no matter where Cleo was, it would definitely be accompanied by her manager.

It took less than 5 seconds for the call to be lifted. It seemed that Cleo was indeed expecting to be contacted by him. "Honey! What suddenly contacted me? Do you miss me?" asked Cleo in a spoiled tone.

"Ehmm .. yeah, a little bit" Vicky replied in a soft voice. He also glanced towards Sherina who was looking at him with a sour look. "Where are you now?" continued again.

"I'm at Blue Rose Hall, I'm about to do a fashion show. Do you want to come here to see me? I'm sure that leaving now will still be possible, because I'm still decorated!" cleo said, his voice sounded very enthusiastic. There was absolutely no feeling that anything bad was about to happen to him.

"Okay, I'll see you later!" vicky hurriedly hung up. He was like this because he felt sorry for Sherina. It was strange to call and talk to other people when witnessed by his own wife.

"Sir, he and his manager are at the Blue Rose Hall. But, I'm asking you please don't ruin that fashion show. Poor designer who has worked hard. If you can, just catch them when they're backstage."

"Good, Master! I'll be there soon!" said the police who responded.

***

At the same time inside the Blue Rose Hall building. Cleo was done getting ready, she became a star in the fashion show this time. The clothes he wears are also special designs from famous designers who hold this fashion show. His heart was racing, not just because of the stage, but because it was proud that his lover would sit in one of the audience seats to watch himself shine.

As the opening model of a fashion show, Cleo walked with her signature footsteps. With a professional model-like expression, she stepped confidently on the catwalk stage. But unfortunately, when he walked to the end of the catwalk, he still did not see the existence of Vicky among the audience seats. Where is her lover? He said he was coming. He never broke a promise. Cleo secretly felt anxious because this was the first time Vicky had not fulfilled her words.

Until at the end of the event, when the designer's turn came up on the catwalk stage to present themselves in public. There was no sign of Vicky yet. Cleo was increasingly concerned about whether her lover might be lying. And to the end, it seems true that Vicky was not present.

"Ck, you liar!" cleo grumbled in an annoyed tone. He returned backstage in a bad mood.

"Stop right there!" shouted someone in police uniform. He presented an arrest warrant right in front of Cleo. Then, behind him were his other comrades who were holding his manager Cleo.

"What's this?!" asked Cleo who was still not fully able to digest the situation.

"Miss we will arrest on charges of watering hard water!" said the police again who then gave a warning to arrest Cleo.

"Take me off! I'm completely innocent!" cleo shouted as he thrashed to escape. However, his strength was simply not enough to fight two trained police personnel.

As soon as everything became rowdy, the other models also panicked about this unexpected event. However, some of them immediately recorded and captured this moment. It's only natural that competition in the workforce, taking advantage of this rare opportunity to make Cleo's career as a model fall.

"Hurry way!" exclaim the police in charge of being the team leader in the arrest this time. He told his other comrades to come out first. While he came out later to give enough explanation to the designers who held the event.

Indeed, it took an understanding, Cleo the star was forced to be transported before she changed her clothes. Because according to the rules, clothes worn by models are prohibited to take home. Because the shirt is still needed for other purposes, such as sales promotion activities, production processes or for editorial photos. Finally, in order to cooperate with law enforcement officials, the designer reluctantly agreed to his dress to be taken to the police station.

"Damn it!!!" shouted Cleo who was still rebelling. Both of his hands were handcuffed by the police so that he could no longer resist.

Messed up, everything's fucked up. The plan to harm Sherina instead turned to harming herself. Although Adam is the prime suspect, Cleo is also arrested for alleged involvement. With a piercing and furious look, Cleo blamed her manager who was currently both sitting inside the police car.

"I'm sorry .." said Adam in a soft voice and bowed head. He thought, he had done everything carefully, even letting go of throwing away his cheap cell phone in order to eliminate the traces. He was confused as to how he could still be caught.

"...." - ".Cleo answered nothing. He himself was also confused to think of a way to survive the entanglement of the law that was ready to await him.

The police car they were riding in immediately sped up and lit a noisy siren. And in the end, in these times of crisis Cleo figured out a way to save herself.

"Adam" whispered Cleo carefully. He really did not want this little interaction to be realized by the police driving or sitting in the front seat.

"Y-yes?" adam asked with a trembling voice. His body was also shaking violently, he was really scared because only this time he committed a criminal act and was caught. He was terrified when he imagined that he would go to jail.

"Even if I told you to, you can't tell the police this! You have to lie for me!" pinta Cleo with a demanding tone.

"But .. I am innocent, all this I do at the order of Miss ..." replied Adam who was still bowed. In fact he wanted to go berserk, greatly not accepting the unfair treatment Cleo had done to him.

"Just do! I don't want to go to jail! Testify to the police that you did this of your own free will! Watch out if you refuse! I'll stop your pay! And your mother's life-support I'll take it out, so that your mother dies!" threaten Cleo without hesitation.

"Then do what I ask! If you testify as I wish. I promise I'll continue to pay for your mother's treatment in the hospital until she's cured! Just be careful if you dare to say if I threaten you, I'll make sure there's another man of mine who's ready to harm your mother!" threaten Cleo once again.

"S-me .. well, I will do," said Adam in a resigned tone. He had no choice but to agree. Because he did not want the treatment of his dear mother was stopped so that his life was threatened. He is more willing to go to prison, as long as the condition of the mother is guaranteed. What a great sacrifice Adam made as a child.

"Good!" Cleo smiled with satisfaction. He was no longer nervous. Adam had agreed to his wish, now he acted as if he were innocent.

"...." - ".Adam's mouth was faint, eager for him to scream and tell him everything right now. However, whatever the power, the safety of his mother is in the hands of his superiors who apply arbitrarily to him.

Shortly after, they arrived at the police station. There, there were already many people waiting for Cleo and Adam's presence. Under close police supervision, Cleo and Adam were both seated in chairs to make it easier for them to testify. As for Vicky and Sherina, they both kept quiet and observed. We can't wait to find out the facts behind this.

"All the evidence is in front of you! Adam Sanjaya, the manager of celebrity Cleopatra Camellia, sent a message to attack Sherina. However, the perpetrator was misdirected and hit Mrs Sofia who is now being treated in hospital. Chronology is like this. Is there a defense from both suspects?" ask the police with a sharp look.

"I'm completely innocent! This really has nothing to do with me! I didn't even know that my manager did that!" cleo said in a loud tone. He easily lied in one breath.

The police did not respond at all except in doubt. And Vicky and Sherina. They could not believe that Cleo had nothing to do with this. Though clearly Cleo has a great hatred for Sherina who became his successor's bride.

"Is there a defense?" ask the police again. This time he told Adam to bear witness.

"Nothing, sir. It is my fault .." said Adam helplessly.

"What?! But why do you want to harm me?! What am I wrong with you?! Tell me, you must have been threatened by Cleo, right?!" sherina's protest was taken aback by Adam's statement.

What Sherina said was acceptable to everyone's wits. But Adam still did not argue. "I was neither threatened nor forced. And I did this out of annoyance. Cleopatra Camellia always complained to me about Sherina. I get tired of hearing these complaints every day. So, I took the initiative to harm Sherina so that my model would no longer be agitated. My job as his manager will also be easier."

"What-what?!" Sherina was flabbergasted, she and all of them found it hard to believe or accept this kind of testimony.

"Well, you've all heard it yourself! I am completely innocent! So, take these handcuffs off my hands! Because of you guys who originally caught me, this shirt is broken! The price of this shirt is equivalent to your salary and allowance of a month!" cleo blamed the police.

"Ehem! We are just running an arresting procedure that can't be delayed. Both suspects have given such testimony. So, Adam Sanjaya will be withheld for further investigation. And for Cleopatra Camellia, for now free from suspect status."

Cleo smiled as she was found not guilty and her handcuffs were removed. However, suddenly the lawyer Satya spoke up. "Wait a minute! I demand justice for the victims! Although Mrs Sherina was the target, Lady Sofia was exposed to acid and seriously injured. Half of his face was covered with burns."

"Curtain, it's easy! I am not a poor man! I will replace my manager in charge! Sofia's hospital fee I'll pay! She wants to do plastic surgery in Korea too I will fulfill!" hatch Cleo with a haughty tone. He wants to be considered kind because he wants compensation to replace his manager's obligations.

"Well, the words of Miss Cleopatra Camellia will be held by me!" He no longer spoke or demanded anything. Because of a request from Satya who only ordered to get compensation commensurate.

In the end, this matter for now only got here. Cleo was acquitted earlier because there was absolutely no evidence that stated if he was guilty. For Vicky and Sherina, they'll be alerted if there's any progress. Everyone together came out of the police station.

"Vicky, I'm going back to the office. I should have had a meeting with the board this morning. But because of the sudden disaster, now the meeting is postponed to afternoon," Sherina said with a flat expression. He himself did not want the matter to drag on, although in truth he was also less satisfied with this kind of result.

"Eh? Are you all right? If you're tired or feeling unwell after all that just happened, you'd better go home" Vicky said with a worried expression.

"I'm okay, I'm just surprised. I can still just lead the meeting" Sherina replied, patting her husband on the shoulder.

"All right then. And sorry, I can't take you. I still have a little business" said Vicky, glancing at Cleo, who was not far from him.

Sherina sighed then smiled faintly. "Yes, just do what's your business. Thank you for coming to the police station for me." Sherina then waved her hand and walked towards Pasha who was waiting for her in the car.

The lawyer Vicky brought home in his own vehicle. Satya's legal power has also left. And now, only Vicky was alone with Cleo.

"Let's go!" vicky said in a cold tone.

"Alright," Cleo replied as she nodded. This time he didn't ask much. Because he already understood by himself why Vicky had not come to a fashion show before. He knew that if this lover obeyed the law, he called him for sure because he was cooperating with the police.

Vicky invites Cleo to get in her private car. With great speed, he drove to a familiar place. Namely, Cleo's private luxury villa. And all the way here, no conversation was going on between them.

"Thank you for driving me home" Cleo said shyly. He could still blush after everything that had just happened.

"Yes" replied Vicky briefly. He turned around as he was about to leave. However, it was suddenly Cleo embracing and holding her body from behind.

"Vicky .. You've reached my entrance. Why are you in such a hurry to leave? What if you go in and rest for a while inside. I'll make you a special tea~"

"...." - ".Vicky mute.

"Come on, Honey~ It's the first time we've met after I've come home from abroad. I miss you so much, you must be too. Stop by and accompany me for a moment ..." pinta Cleo in a spoiled tone.

Vicky couldn't take it anymore. He let go of Cleo's hand that was holding her. Then turned around, clutching Cleo's shoulders tightly and looking into her eyes fixedly. "Listen, I'm actually looking for the right time to say this. But it was you who made me not take it anymore! Cleo, let's just end our relationship! Right now, I want us to break up!"

"P-disconnect ....?!"