Chapter 129 - 129 ( Rejection )

Unable to hear and know whatever was going on behind the white door, Julia felt the time drifting slowly.

Cleo was looking at Harry seriously.

"She needs a place to stay for a while. Having bad luck from being beaten up by her own ex-boyfriend. I hope you will treat be kind to her."

Harry gently massaged his forehead.

Cleo then added her words.

"Er, do you remember what I said about the Ambassador model I was going to offer you?" Cleo starting to change the topic with the same subject.

Harry didn't say yes or no. And Cleo considered it a silent expression which means yes.

"I intend to offer her. Can I?" asked Cleo.

Harry frowned.

"That bruise-faced woman?" asked Harry.

"Her bruises will heal in a few weeks. Isn't there still a month to start the shooting process?" Cleo said, remembering.

"Yes, but apart from having no experience. Her face is also not suitable to be an Ambassador," said Harry honestly and did not really agree.

Because Harry actually already had another candidate for his Ambassador mall. But not sure whether the woman he chose would or not. Harry didn't dare to say anything. But seeing that Cleo was serious about what she said about finding a suitable woman, Harry did not think that the person Cleo means was a gloomy woman like her.

Knowing that this woman was quite dangerous for Cleo, especially her ex-boyfriend because he dared to hit a woman.

Harry intended to forbid Cleo to be friends with that woman. Making all kinds of excuses to refuse, Harry finally said who his preferred candidate was.

"Instead of that woman becoming the mascot. Isn't it better if I just chose you?" said Harry, standing looking at Cleo. Harry saw Cleo's eyelids bigger.

"What? Me?" asked Cleo. The two of them now began to ignore the woman who was still waiting patiently for them outside the door.

"Yes, you." Harry said.

Cleo laughed mockingly to respond him.

"Don't make me laugh. And stop sacrificing me for tasks that were never written into the contract. Do you want to continue to squeeze my energy into working like a horse?" Cleo interpreted the fastest running animal as herself.

Harry responded casually.

"But it's so much better than me having to choose a foreign woman and she is nobody to be my new mall model! Do you want my building to close quickly?" protested Harry.

Cleo immediately protested.

"How is that possible?" She asked.

"Because that woman certainly won't have the charm to attract visitors with her gloomy facial expression and as if she is carrying a lot of life's burdens. Deluxerium clearly needs a happy image on every poster displayed on it. Until various advertisements that might enter if the model gets more famous. I doubt your judgment," said Harry expressing his assessment from an objective point of view.

Cleo was quickly disappointed to hear that.

"So she can't possibly to being your model for Ambassador?" asked Cleo.

"No," said Harry shortly.

"At least, give her a chance!" Cleo remains adamant.

"Then I'll only give her one chance. If in a plain meeting this afternoon she managed to convince everyone to vote for her. I'll accept your suggestion," shouted Harry to end their argument. Harry then told Cleo to come out with him.

Gathered the two women in the living room. Harry only gave three days for Julia to stay at his house. Did not allow that woman to just wander around.

Julia and Cleo have to made sure that they will not change anything or touch things in his house. Because Harry hated it when other people touch his belongings until his house became a temporary storage place. Harry strolled into his room to take ashower and get ready.

Told Cleo to also get ready because they have to go to the office today.

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They were warmly welcomed by uninvited guests as soon as they arrived. Cleo saw Aretta waiting for them outside the door. Quickly noticed that the woman was standing in front of the office while they were still in the car.

Cleo turned to Harry.

"What's she doing here?" asked Cleo, who couldn't get an answer because Harry didn't know the reason too.

Harry looked back at Cleo.

"Was your conversation not finished at that time?" Harry asked about their meeting two days ago that might be a reason for Aretta to come to settle it.

Harry and Cleo came out with their usual attitudes.

Deliberately going down first and opening the door for Cleo. Harry showed his gentleness in front of Aretta. Intentionally showing his harmonious relationship with Cleo. They walked towards the lobby door. Deliberately pretending not to see. Aretta was forced to greet the two of them first. Putting the smile she could just make again after her smile fell a little when she saw Harry embracing Cleo.

Aretta makes the sound of her heels.

"Good morning, Mr. Harry and Mrs. Cleo. I came here to give you some souvenirs. So, shall we talk inside for a while?" said Aretta greeting Harry and Cleo simultaneously.

Harry looked at her lazily. And Cleo smiled a little in response.

"I think you should not have to do, Miss Aretta."

The three of them then entered together into the lobby.

And aretta handed a parcel to Cleo. Telling that she had bought the parcel to present it directly to them. Harry listened it without interest.

Feeling uncomfortable and dissatisfied with her actions then pretending not to know her. Harry knew Aretta must be up to something. Not looking Aretta straight in the eye and only looking away, Harry glanced at his watch.

"We'll have a meeting soon. If there's nothing more you need, we'd better go." exclaimed Harry without waiting for an answer and left immediately before Aretta gave a nod. Cleo was following him behind. Felt a quick and bad mood change from Harry.

Cleo didn't dare to say much and felt like the atmosphere around them became like a block of ice.

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