The Charm of the Widow
The More Frustrating

Alexander was restless waiting for the penthouse door to be opened by the owner. He had contacted Moohan earlier while walking towards the elevator. The man rubbed his nape with a feeling of uncertainty.

Feelings of anxiety, whether or not he would be allowed to meet with Aletha. Feeling happy because it was on the phone, Moohan was heard welcoming his presence. All of that fused and made Alexander pound like he was about to meet his girlfriend.

There was the sound of a door opening from within and the figure of Moohan appeared with a developing smile. "Hi, Alexander. How are you?" tanyanya friendly.

"Good news, Hendrick. Sorry if my arrival interfered with your family's leisure time" Alexander replied, a little awkwardly.

"No problem. Aren't we friends? So, you are free to come anytime. As long as you don't come at night because it's our special time" Moohan said, chuckling, making Alexander laugh.

The host then invited his guest to come inside. Moohan immediately invited a new friend who is the ex-husband of his wife, to the living room. "Please sit down, Alexander. Don't be shy."

Alexander smiled broadly. A smile that implies happiness in the heart because the host is friendly. "Thank you, Hendrick."

Thalia, who had been told by her husband that Alexander would come, then came out of her room. She approached her ex-husband, smiling. No more hurt or revenge.

"Ale, how are you?" thalia asked, extending a hand.

Of course Alexander greeted him enthusiastically and immediately stood up. "Good news, Tha." For a moment, Alexander's gaze was fixed on the beautiful Netra of Thalia.

"Please sit down, Ale." The melodious voice of the ex-wife, unraveled Alexander's gaze.

"Yeah. Thank you," said Thalia's ex-husband, nervous.

"How was your assistant's wedding, Hendrick?" alexander asked, trying to unravel his own nervousness.

"Praise God, everything is going well. They seem very happy and Zack plans to take his wife on a honeymoon to Maria's parents' home country" Moohan said. The handsome man looked at his wife.

"Because of that, Ale, there's something we're gonna talk to you about. Incidentally, you came here" Thalia said, then.

Alexander frowned. "What's wrong? It looks very serious?" with a feeling that came back.

Thalia's ex-husband hopes that what the host will say is not something serious. He wouldn't be able to think if it was a heavy thing. Because, now Alexander's mind has been filled with various complexities.

"About the leadership of the Thompson Group" Thalia replied. "Lucas had already begun to be processed and he was also willing to return some of what he had already taken. He also has consequences for his actions. You can buy some of our stock so you can get back to your position, Ale," Thalia continued.

Alexander shook his head.

"Right now, I can't focus on the company. Especially the wife ...." The man stopped the word. He almost slipped up telling his family and household problems to his new friend.

"Tell me, Ale. Maybe we can help" asked Moohan who then changed his sitting position. "That's if you don't mind and think of us as friends" she continued, smiling sincerely and nodding her head, confirming her husband's remarks.

Alexander remained silent. He seems to be weighing. "Sarah asked to split up and sued for a portion of shares in the Thompson group."

"Are you going to grant her request?" Moohan stared fixedly at the man of her age who was sitting in front.

Alexander shook his head. "I don't know yet. After all, my mother forbade us to separate. I'm worried that if the breakup happens it'll make mama's situation worse." Yes, Thalia's ex-husband still thinks about Lady Grace even though she's not her real mama.

Moohan and Thalia nodded their heads. Salute also with Alexander's attitude of affection and respect for his mother.

"Oh, yeah. Do you know one thing?" ask Moohan, then. "About your mama," he continued, be careful.

"Do you also know that Mama Grace is not my real mama? Did your uncle say it?" guess Alexander because he found out that Mrs Grace was not his real mama, from one of his late business associates who was also Uncle Hilbert's business partner.

"Not from my uncle Ale, but from my confidants whom I told to find out about Sarah," Moohan replied, making Alexander link his eyebrows together.

"Sadah?"

"Sorry, Ale. We want to hand over Thompson Group back to you, but we can't just believe that around you there are still people who are geeky, like Lucas," Thalia said.

"For, our shares here will be diverted to Princess. So, we need people who can be trusted" he continued.

"And about Sarah, she turned out to be Lady Grace's biological daughter with the late Mr. Antony," Moohan said.

Alexander squinted both of his sharp netra. Staring fixedly at Moohan, as if searching for the truth there. "Can I trust you?"

Moohan nodded, definitely. "My people work by finding evidence, not just to the extent people say," Moohan replied, reassuringly.

Alexander shook his head strongly. His feelings back are not bad. "Actually, I came here because I wanted to meet my daughter. I was upset because at home there were so many problems. However, it was precisely here that I got more and more frustrating information."

The man then moved. "Greetings dear to Aletha. I'll be here again if my problem is over, that's if you allow it" he said in a trembling voice holding back the mounting anger.

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