Chapter 5

Throughout the morning, Nora cried so sadly, and no one could stop the beautiful little girl from crying. According to Sofia, Nora was quiet and not enthusiastic about playing in the playground with her friends. The hyperactive child suddenly chose to sit quietly in a corner of the play area, and when Sofa asked what happened, Nora burst into tears so loudly that it startled the entire playground.

Sofia, who was panicked and couldn't stop Nora's tears, began to do everything she could to comfort her, but the girl couldn't be stopped by any kind words or caresses, except for a request to meet her daddy at the office.

Sofia panicked and contacted Sebastian and Nora even snatched the phone from her until Sebastian found out why Sofia was calling him.

Finally, Sebastian Lim ordered Sofia to bring Nora to his office.

And of course, there was only one move Sebastian could make at a critical moment like this, which was...

"Tera, come to my office now!" Sebastian called through the intercom.

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Just from the tone of his voice, Tera immediately knew that something was wrong. She reconsidered everything, whether she had put the wrong document for the meeting just now or if she had missed some details, and so on.

"Ugh! Being so suspicious of myself, even though I was confident that I did a thorough job..." Tera thought.

She knocked on Sebastian Lim's office door and said, "It's me, Boss."

"Come in!" Sebastian shouted.

That voice confirmed Tera's unease, and she walked into Sebastian's work table.

"Please take care of my child. She will arrive soon..." Sebastian commanded without even looking at Tera.

Tera frowned and protested, "Boss... I am not a maid! I am not a babysitter!"

"Not your wife!" Tera continued, putting her hands on her hips and glaring angrily. "Please, I am still young. I want to pursue my career and future. How many times have I said that I want to quit this household game? I have kept my promise to help you take care of Miss Nora for some time now, and I want to leave. Please return me to the division that I should have been in according to your promise!"

Sebastian Lim sighed lightly, closed the file he had just signed, and looked at Tera.

"Please, Nora still needs you. I can't let you go now."

"Forever, Nora will need a mother figure. What you need to do is to stop fooling around with women out there and marry your fiance in Indonesia."

"Fiancee? My mother wouldn't tell me to marry you if I still had a fiance. Can you understand how difficult it is to be me?" Sebastian exclaimed, slamming his document on the table.

"I - I didn't know you don't have a fiancée. But basically, I hope you meet and marry the right woman to be Miss Nora's mother. She needs a mother figure, not just a temporary caregiver like Sofia and me!" Tera replied, her hands shaking in anger.

"If marriage is that easy, then why don't you marry your lover Brandon Dexter?" Sebastian asked.

"Please don't mention his name in this matter! Anyway, I want you to think about my future, not just your own life! I feel like I have done enough to take care of you and Nora during this time, so please give my life back. I want to date, I want to live with peace of mind..."

Sebastian stood up from his chair, then walked towards Tera. They faced each other and looked directly into each other's eyes with determination.

"Is it that bad to take care of me and Nora, that you can't stand it like this?" Sebastian muttered.

Tera's heart felt like it was being hit by a heavy and giant object when she heard that question. She felt endless nausea. For days, Tera had begged Sebastian to resign, but he always hung up every conversation without a clear solution. And only now did he ask her that question.

Tera hesitated, then finally replied, "It's not bad, it's just a matter of each other's vision and mission in life. You have your own vision and mission, as do I, Boss."

"What is your biggest reason for working in this company?" Sebastian finally asked. "What is your vision and mission?"

"To pursue my career."

"No, what is the most realistic reason why you want to work here?"

"Is pursuing a career not the most realistic reason I can mention?"

"The reason that greatly affects your daily life, the reason that you cannot live without, you cannot live comfortably without it, the most realistic reason..."

Tera thought for a moment, "Money. I work to earn a living. Isn't that what you're questioning?"

"Correct. That is the most realistic reason you can mention. From today, I will triple your salary!"

"What? Triple my salary! Are you trying to bribe me? No, I'm not interested!" Tera turned away. She folded her arms and ignored Tuan Muda Lim's offer.

"Tsk! You're very good at attracting customers and negotiating in a clever way. Alright, if you're not satisfied with a doubling of your salary, then I'll increase it five times! How about that? From a doubling of your salary to a fivefold increase!?"

Tera glanced at Sebastian out of the corner of her eye.

Who wouldn't be tempted by a fivefold salary increase?

Only a fool would refuse it. And that fool was Tera.

"No!"

"Are you sure? You really don't want a fivefold salary increase?"

"No. I choose my freedom. You see, with that freedom, you cannot control my daily life."

Sebastian drew a tired breath. "In that case, wait for the moment when Mother forces you to marry me."

"The same threat! Boring!"

"Do you think Mother was joking when she told us to get married that morning?"

"I don't care. I already have Brandon Dexter!"

"How long have you been dating?"

"Mind your own business!"

"I'm asking seriously!?"

"I'm answering seriously too!"

Sebastian looked at Tera with his sharp eyes, then his hand reached out to pull Tera's hips until they collided with his body.

"Little one, what did you eat? You're so heavy.."

Tera screamed as she felt that immoral pull, then tried to distance herself, but unfortunately Sebastian's hand was coiled around her hips, and she couldn't break free.

"You really love hugging my hips!" Tera retorted.

"That's why if I ask you a question, answer nicely! Fatso!"

"My personal life is none of your business!"

"It will become my business because ever since Brandon Dexter's name came up, you have always been restless and wanted to separate."

Tera wrinkled her nose and snorted with disgust. Sebastian's words sounded like they had a special relationship.

"Because you are treating me badly, that is why I want to resign as your servant!"

"Do you even know what a servant's job is?"

"Yes, you are always ordered around!" Tera wriggled, trying to push Sebastian's body away. But unfortunately, the man's body was very strong with powerful muscles.

Instead of letting go of his grip on Tera's hips, Sebastian pulled her closer. He leaned down and brought his face closer to Tera's face.

"You're just like a Chinese New Year lion, complaining over small things, what will happen if I ask you to tend to my sexual needs!"

"Boss!" Tera retorted sharply.

Brak!

Just then, the office door opened very violently, apparently it was Nona Nora who pushed it with great force.

The presence of the child disrupted Tera and Sebastian's conversation, causing them to quickly release themselves from each other.

Nora stared at them hugging each other, but the little girl turned her face away with a sullen expression and snorted with frustration.

The beautiful child's face darkened. Her palms were pressed together in front of her chest. She quickly walked towards her daddy's resting room, behind his wardrobe door.

Brak!

The wardrobe door closed tightly, causing echoes. Nora's strength was equal to her Daddy's.

"What happened?" Tera asked Sofia.

Sofia shook her head, "I don't know, sis..."

"Just suddenly like that, but it might be the same problem. Because Issac is in the playground."

Tera knew the name of the chubby boy and felt annoyed. Issac had the same habits as Sebastian, very naughty and liked to tease.

"That's why as a human being, I don't like to bully and tease. Look now! Your child is being bullied by her friend!"

Sebastian nodded, "Tera is beautiful, kind and very sexy. Please forget about Brandon Dexter for a moment and focus on us who need your help..."

Tera snorted.

"He has his own motives, that's why he speaks sweetly! Cih!"