THE PENANCE: THE PEBINOR
TP - 24

Arnav is having guests in his office. Who else if not two handsome cops who came to Haden Corp near the border woods of the city.

"I didn't think there was a big company in this area. I think it was the first time I saw him. Whereas two weeks ago we came to the ravine before this location to evacuate the body of Mr. Farhan Gumelar," said Febrian.

"Is that so? We have built this company for a long time, but our company is not as big as Danamaha and Adiwijaya, so not everyone knows" Arnav said.

"Do you know this man?" Irfan showed me a photo of Farhan.

"We don't know each other, but I know he was the owner of the Gumelar Group before Mr Faidan Gumelar took over" Arnav replied.

"We are investigating the murder that happened to him and there are several suspects that we suspect. By the way, why did you choose to cooperate with Gumelar Group, even though other companies refused to cooperate with the company even had cooperation, but broke the cooperation relationship with the company, and the company, because the company's leader was replaced by Faidan Gumelar?" Ask Febrian.

Arnav nods. "I understand why you're here. You guys suspect me too? All right, I'll answer honestly."

Irfan and Febrian looked seriously listening. Don't forget their notebooks and pens.

Arnav changed his expression to one of sadness. "My company is on the verge of bankruptcy. I work with any company to get support. Otherwise, it's not just me that's affected, my employees as well. Even I had to match my daughter who was still in school with a rich businessman to get support from her as well."

Irfan and Febrian looked at each other.

"If you don't believe me, I'll show you my company's financial statements. Every day the stock goes down. That's what happened to me." Arnav really looks pathetic.

After he finished talking to Arnav, the two policemen said goodbye. Nalesha entered the company. He saw Febrian coming out of the elevator. Nalesha's eyes were wide. The girl immediately hid behind the pillars of the building. He notices Febrian and Irfan going out of the company.

"What's he doing here?" Nalesha seemed to think. "Surely, he's a cop. He must be investigating Farhan Gumelar's death."

Someone patted his shoulder. Nalesha gasped in surprise. He looked, it was Arnav.

"What are you doing?" Ask Arnav.

Nalesha shook her head.

Zael and Nalesha had already devised a strategy.

** Flashback **

"What if we act a little?" Zael looked at Nalesha.

Zael nodded. "Yes, you're going to tease Faidan and I'm going to tease Yunita. They would definitely fight and make the situation even more complicated. By stalling for time, the police will surely find evidence to arrest them."

"I like your idea, but are we going to the city to come to them?" Asked Nalesha who seemed to disagree.

Zael nodded again. He showed me a picture of Faidan and Yunita. "They're our targets."

"Well, this guy is very handsome. It's only natural that Yunita is tempted" Nalesha said with a fixed gaze on Faidan's photo.

Zael knitted his brows. "Don't until you like him, remember he's the killer."

"Yes, I get it" grumbled Nalesha.

"There is no physical touch like kissing and hugging" Zael forbade.

"I've never kissed or hugged a man, not even my own father and brother. Then how do I tease her?" Ask Nalesha.

Zael looked at Nalesha. "Sufficiently shut up and look at her. You've been so charming."

Both of Nalesha's cheeks flushed.

(Nalisa)

(Zael)

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^^^20.51 | 22 April 2021^^^

^^By Ucu Irna Marhamah ^^^