The faster Lio's footsteps approached, the faster Arneta's heart pounded. With a trembling body out of fear, she hid Ivy's presence behind her, silently praying for a miracle so that she could take her little daughter away right now.
Because honestly, Arneta was not ready and would never be ready if Lio met her daughter. She was afraid that Lio would realize Ivy's resemblance to him, especially if he became suspicious that Ivy was most likely his biological daughter.
"What are you doing here?" Lio asked Arneta and Candra with a curious tone.
Especially when he saw the little figure standing behind Arneta, or more accurately, hidden by the woman. Because he clearly saw how Arneta tried to hide the little figure.
"We..."
*Cling*.
The opening elevator door diverted their attention.
Arneta, who suddenly became aware, quickly carried Ivy while pulling Sasha to follow her.
"Sorry, sir, I have to go," Arneta hurriedly said as she entered the elevator without waiting for a response from her superior.
Let Arneta be called impolite and face reprimand later. But what's clear now is that she has to take Ivy away as soon as possible if she doesn't want to arouse Lio's suspicions.
"Who's that little girl?" Lio asked Candra, as the elevator door closed.
Honestly, he was curious how there could be a little child in his office building. A little girl who briefly glanced at him before the elevator doors closed tightly. Although he couldn't see the girl's face clearly, Lio was sure that the little girl in Arneta's arms was beautiful.
"Um... she's your secretary's daughter," Candra replied awkwardly, smiling stiffly and scratching his non-itchy neck.
"What? But how can a staff member have a child--" Lio stopped speaking as Candra suddenly pulled his arm.
"Let me explain first!"
Candra then took Lio to the room where Ivy usually waited for Arneta, to explain Ivy's presence in the office.
Meanwhile, Lio, who was surprised at finding out that the little girl was Arneta's daughter, was now even more shocked when he saw the contents of the room they were in. It was a small but comfortable playroom, with neatly arranged toys for little girls.
"What room is this?" Lio asked, unable to believe what he was seeing.
"Please have a seat first!"
Candra, realizing that his good friend was starting to get emotional, pulled the man to sit beside him so that they could talk comfortably. He wanted to explain everything about Arneta and Ivy, hoping that his friend would allow Ivy to continue waiting for Arneta. Although the chances were slim, considering how much his friend despised children.
"Explain now, Can!"
Candra took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
"I allowed Arneta to bring her daughter here, and I prepared this room so that Arneta's daughter would feel comfortable and not disturb her mother while she works."
"What! Are you crazy?" Lio exclaimed in surprise. "How could you do all that? You have violated the rules as a leader, are you aware of that?"
Candra nodded, acknowledging his mistake. He knew very well that he had abused his position to make it easier and more comfortable for Arneta to work without having to worry about leaving Ivy with a nanny. But he did it all out of pity for Arneta, who sometimes had to go home during lunchtime just to check on Ivy's condition.
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