Dilemma

Dilemma

Ariesta finally told Dean of the moment at the restaurant on Friday.

Edzar neared after Ariesta waved at him. He is also like Ariesta, no better of that

Even if she could, he wouldn't tell anyone. But with Dean, her comrades in arms, of course she can't hide anything.

Anyway, she seems to need input from Dean as a neutral third party. Because Edzar had no choice but to indulge his father's selfishness.

Ariesta starts the story, whit half grumbling

(Flashback On)

We're back at the flower cafe the other day.

It was Ariesta time to live a day full of lies, tactics, and tests of guts.

Oh god

Weird and time-wasting matchmaking introductions! I swear. She'd rather be on the committee for an office gathering in the middle of nowhere than having to come here! Working 5 years at Tarso Property but not knowing the face of the majority shareholder at all, such basic things are sometimes trivial but..important! Who doesn't know that name?!

The Ballmer family name became so important when 9 of its subsidiaries dominated the stock exchange with an IPO which was launched simultaneously one day. After that, 80% of his business was always the top gainer even when the JCI slumped.

Even though during the leadership of Hans Ballmer, the old owner who was Edzar's grandfather, they only had a small family business in the convection and retail sector, but when Sebastian Ballmer, Hans' eldest son, returned to Indonesia after his dissertation program was completed, his business expanded significantly. So after that Sebastian was nicknamed a Legend in the Treasury world.

All this time Sebastian focused His observations are on 3 subsidiaries that have the most stable profits, namely Banks, E-commerce and Automotive. So he is rarely seen in other subsidiary buildings. For Tarso Property instead of himself, he placed his only child, Edzar Ballmer and his confidant is Dean.

Both acted as operational managers of the company, but were, in a sense, given the trust as if they were the controlling CEO.

Ariesta Collison, her status is expert staff under Edzar. But Ariesta also took over as Dean's assistant because her best friend didn't have a secretary.

At first, Dean had a secretary, her name was Selena. but transferred to another subsidiary. The reason for Selena's move was initially unknown. But lately... 

it seems Selena's relationship With Dean, you can't just say you're just a co-worker.. Maybe that's the reason for her move, but both Selena and Dean are still reluctant to tell it clearly. 

But what about Edzar?

She was just a good friend to Ariesta. From the start, their relationship with Edzar was quite chaotic, but it never crossed their minds to become lovers.

That day added another thing Ariesta regretted. She didn't find out about the management he worked for. At least Edzar's father figure would be displayed in the Annual Report. Consolidation Yearbook. At least... 

the name... 

Ariesta just remembers, 

His name is Sebastian. 

Past... 

She didn't think that the Sebastian she met earlier, with Sebastian Ballmer... 

was the one who was the same... 

How many Sebastian's names are in this world?

And the figure.. 

How could Ariesta not get a single photo either on the company profile or on social media?! There must be at least one or two photos posted in the print media, although it is said that the Ballmer family really dislikes publications, and Sebastian is known to dislike cameras, there must be one or two candid paparazzi creations.

At that time Ariesta had no choice but stepped towards the table and approached her parents.

"Well! ... this is my daughter, Ariesta." Mr. Malik Collison said, looking proud to introduce Ariesta.

"Ariesta, this."

"Mr. Edzar" Ariesta is nodding.

"I thought it was unusual for you to come home so early that you left me alone with the presentation material for our new mall which is going to be held tomorrow morning, but in the end, we met in the same room. You know this, you could just go with me."

Everyone looks at Ariesta.

Edzar smirked.

"So? The presentation material is ready?" Said the man.

Ariesta smiled.

"I have sent it to your email, please review it." 

Mr. Malik looked at Ariesta and Edzar in turn. "Oh? You already know each other, don't you think?"

"We're in the same office, Dad, he's my boss at the office, you could say I see Mr Edzar more often than I see Dad."

Mr. Malik laughed, but it sounded forced as if something was pressing against his body. "Wow, then it's a coincidence, Bas! They are both single, in the same office, that's called a match, right?!"

Ariesta is looking at Sebastian.

Basically the man was arrogant from the start, he just smiled a thin cynical smile and sat on his sofa, trying to be as comfortable as possible.

Even though the man's chest is rumbling

He looked at Ariesta sharply, and did not hide the fact that he did not like Ariesta's presence there.

The two of them, Ariesta and Sebastian, were both cursing today.

Ariesta sat across from Sebastian, as the only seat was empty. Sebastian stared at her in silence, crossing his arms across his chest with narrowed eyes watching, watching, looking for faults.

The fact that this woman in front of him was far more charming than 10 years ago made his chest tighten. He didn't like this feeling. Just like the feeling of not liking to see the stock fell. 

Not.. 

This one was much less to his liking! 

This woman in front of him was a threat to him. 

Ariesta holds her AS card. 

His downside. 

His scandal. 

Why did he have to visit that site ten years ago?!

Even wasting his money on illegal transactions, and in fact he didn't regret it at all.. 

Even though he likes it! In fact he was looking for this woman for 10 years! And it turned out to be very close all this time...

Ariesta, her face is not much different from 10 years ago, but now her feminine aura is so alluring! Sebastian almost came up to him and hugged her, spilling his feelings, like he did 10 years ago to Ariesta's thin and virgin body.

I have mixed feelings right now! He couldn't forget Ariesta's last words...

Sorry, after this I don't want to see you again. Let's forget each other, like we should.

Those were Ariesta's last words, long ago.

His heart ached even more when the next day this woman could no longer be contacted. Even during his divorce from Agnes 33 years ago, his heart wasn't this painful.

He is often asked, what is his motivation when he thinks of expanding his business? He will answer, to participate in advancing the country's economy.

But the real motive? 

Until 10 years ago, his company was not the king of the stock market. But after he parted with this woman in front of him, the woman of his dreams, his company immediately skyrocketed like a jet. 

The motive.. 

It is to forget this woman by working as hard as possible. 

Until he forgot! He remembered this woman more often than he remembered God! 

Life is not healthy.. 

His life is messed up…

"This is my father, Mr Sebastian Ballmer," said Edzar.

Ariesta nodded. "Night, Sir"

Sebastian didn't answer, just nodded slightly. What is this meeting for? 

Sebastian thought back. 

Ah! To find a wife for his son, Edzar.

Why? Really Edzar can't find it himself?!

Until Edzar can break up with his current girlfriend, Ayumi, Sebastian will cram forcefully with all the women in the world.

Edzar must break up with Ayumi! So he thought. What is the problem?

Ayumi is the son of Tadashi, Director of Tarso Retail Japan Branch, was his confidant, then betrayed him with embezzled company money, and committed suicide in prison.

However, Edzar and Ayumi's relationship is far away, and Sebastian is worried that Ayumi will avenge her father's death. He didn't want Ayumi in his family.

Ayumi must have a devious plan. And now Sebastian was overwhelmed with feelings of confusion. Is it worth giving up the woman he loves who he has been looking for 10 years to be his future wife for his son.?

Damage