Love Worth Fighting For

Johan nodded quickly. “Yes.”

“Why do you want to have the same access as me? Haven’t you been able to do many things all this time without having to go through the procedures that were previously implemented at this company,” Asher asked again, Asher, who didn’t have the slightest bad thought about Johan, was confused by Johan’s request. Which doesn’t make any sense.

Johan, who had been planning this for a long time, smoothly said all the reasons why he wanted the same access as Asher, because he had been practicing for a long time, Johan didn’t have the slightest difficulty when speaking.

“But I need Uncle Jack’s approval for that,” Asher said quietly.

“Why do you have to ask for Mr. Clarke’s approval when you already have the access I want,” Johan said quickly.

“Eh?”

Johan pursed his lips. “Why don’t you give it to me ? Isn’t using your access easier? You don’t need to ask Mr. Clarke’s approval which will definitely take longer and besides we can also get to work. I can do my job easily so there’s no need to report to you because all my work will be immediately read by you.”

Asher paused to digest the words spoken by his assistant, even though what Johan said was true, Asher was still a little hesitant to give Johan his access. He was afraid that things would go wrong, even though Johan was someone else. Just like him, it’s just that he got special privileges because he grew and developed since childhood in the Clarke family.

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Johan grinned widely, he refrained from cheering this time. Johan knows that Asher is currently confused, having known Asher for more than five years makes Johan confident that his efforts to gain access to Asher’s will be successful. Johan is sure that his attempt to destroy Muller Finance International will be successful this time.

“So…”

“Ok, I’ll give you my access. But you can only use that access when you’re with me, I don’t want to make Uncle Jack angry. After Uncle Jack returns, I’ll talk to him to request separate access on your behalf,” said Asher without hesitation, one good thing that Linda passed on to Asher was her sincerity in making friends. Just as Linda immediately became the only friend for Anne in their difficult times, Asher also considers Johan his best friend especially after all the good that Johan has done for him in the last few years.

Johan stomped his feet on the floor unconsciously, luckily Asher was focusing his attention on his cell phone which suddenly rang so he didn’t realize what Johan had just done. Johan really wanted to dance at this time, he finally got the key to break into Muller Finance International even though it wasn’t fully in his hands yet. But this was more than enough for him, Johan learned a lot from his father’s mistakes in the past, so he didn’t want to rush this time.

Because Asher looked so serious looking at his cellphone, Johan’s curiosity suddenly came. Johan slowly approached Asher who was leaning his body on the table. “What’s wrong? Did something happen in Luxembourg?”

“Suri,” Asher said quietly.

Johan’s eyes opened wide, just hearing Suri’s name called Johan’s passion jolted. “What’s wrong with Suri?” stuttered Johan. “Did something bad happen to her? What did that damn Areez Floyen do to her?”

Asher shook his head. “It’s not about Areez, it’s about Suri. Today Suri officially takes over Christian duties as director at Clarke House of Jewel.”

“Suri leads the Clarke House of Jewel? The best jewelry company belongs to the Clarke family? How come? Suri didn’t have any knowledge of the world of jewelry before, so why did she suddenly lead the company? What would the jewelry company become if someone who knows nothing leads it?”

“Suri Mireya Clarke.”

“Eh?”

Asher turned his face towards Johan who was looking at him in confusion.

“Suri Mireya Clarke.” Asher spelled Suri’s full name back slowly. “Although Suri has no experience in leading a company, Clarke’s blood runs in her blood, her ability cannot be doubted. After all, Suri will not lead the company alone, there is Zwetta who will accompany her.”

“Zwetta?” Johan looked very surprised when he heard Zwetta’s name being called.

Asher nodded slowly. “Yes, Zwetta, she will accompany Suri to run the Clarke House of Jewel. Zwetta’s previous experience in accompanying Christian when she was his personal secretary seems to be a material for Uncle Jack’s consideration in asking Zwetta to help Suri manage the company.”

Johan immediately locked his lips tightly, his eyes flashed with great disappointment when Asher mentioned that Zwetta would accompany Suri to lead the Clarke House of Jewel. Even though he has not worked directly with Zwetta, Johan knows that Christian’s wife, whom he wants to get rid of, is not a fool, especially considering Zwetta’s previous past. Damn it.

“So Suri will stay in Luxembourg after this?” asked Johan slowly.

“I guess so,” Asher replied with a smile. “It’s time for Suri to show everyone what she’s capable of and it looks like it’s time for her to spread some wings of her own.”

“If Suri manages to lead the Clarke House of Jewel is there a possibility of her taking your helm at Muller Finance International this Asher? Is it possible that Suri will replace you to be the man in charge of this company? Isn’t Muller Finance International much bigger than Clarke House of Jewel? ”

Asher’s face immediately changed, even though Asher didn’t give an answer directly through his lips, the change in facial expression had explained all the answers Johan wanted.

Johan slowly put his hand on Asher’s shoulder. “I know you’ll be fine if that happens, right? But before that becomes a reality it would be better if we do what’s best for this company first. Don’t worry, I’ll help you make Mr. Clarke proud of you.”

Asher nodded his head slowly. “Thank you Johan, I really owe you a lot.”

Johan chuckled. “Isn’t that what friends are for? Friends will do anything to help their friends achieve their dreams and right now I’m doing that to help you achieve your dreams.”

Asher’s eyes filled with tears when he heard Johan’s words, the tight feeling that had been shackled to his chest because he had always been belittled by Christian was slowly fading away. Asher felt the weight supporting his shoulders slightly lifted, he felt much better hearing the encouraging words that Johan had just launched. The snake that was trying to eat him whole.

“It’s ok,” Johan added back, seeing Asher’s change in emotion made Johan continue his sentence. “I will always be there for you Ahser, so keep up the good work. I’m sure you will be able to make your dream come true, making Muller Finance International bigger than before so that Christian don’t keep underestimating you.”

“Thank you Johan…thank you. I’m glad you’re here.”

Johan pursed his lips. “This is where I belong.”