Mumut walks into the CEO's room, carrying a tray with a cup of coffee. She went after she heard his voice invited her in. In the room, Mumut saw Bian was talking with Randy, his assistant. Mumut smiled at them before placing the cup on the coffee table.
"Mut, how is your study in university?" asked Randy when she said goodbye.
Mumut smiled at Randy's attention. Before becoming Bian's assistant, Randy was Bian's father's assistant. Hartono was Bian's father. He was very supportive of Mumut's studies. She was a tough and hard-working girl, even though she was only a janitor.
Hartono even helped her financially when she was in need, even though she never asked for it. Hartono said the girl reminded him of his former youth. He also came from a low-income family, and his determination to change his fate made him successful.
Bian looked at her with a complicated look. He didn't know that the girl was a university student.
"I have finished the exam for my thesis proposal, Sir. The plan was that tonight my professor wants to revise the examiners," answered Mumut while lowering her face.
"I wish you all success! I hope the company will give you a chance to work in the management after you get the diploma," Randy said again.
"Thank you, Sir. Excuse me," Mumut shuffled away from the place.
Bian narrowed his eyes at the girl's departure.
"You seem familiar with her, Ran?" Bian turned his gaze to Randy.
"Just so you know, .... she is a girl with extraordinary determination, a hard worker even though other employees often look down on her," Randy replied with a smile.
Bian just stared at the closed door and didn't respond to Randy's expression of admiration.
At that time, in the pantry, The janitors and office assistants, and several employees were seen gathering there. Mumut had just entered when she overran with questions.
"Mut, they said this morning the CEO''s girlfriend slammed the door. Why?"
"Mut, so is it true that the CEO refused Ristie's request to leave his work???"
"The CEO broke up with his girlfriend, is that right, Mut?"
And a series of other questions about the CEO that made Mumut frown. She shook her head. She couldn't believe how fast the news was circulating.
"I don't know," she replied softly.
"How do you not know? You're in the CEO's room, right?"
"Yes, you were there!"
"I just cleaned the CEO's bathroom when the incident happened, and I turned on the faucet big enough, so I don't know what was happening," replied Mumut calmly.
Some of the people in the Pantry sneered because they knew Mumut didn't like to gossip. Others pressed her because they did not believe what she was saying. Most of the employees didn't like Ristie or envied her for being Bian's girlfriend. They hoped that the news was real. If they broke up, Bian would be single, and it will be big news.
So far, even though they already knew that Bian already had a girlfriend, many female employees were interested in this man. Even though he was always cold towards his employees, Bian's attitude toward Ristie was very different. He was warm and obedient.
Because Mumut didn't want to answer their questions about Bian, slowly, the people in the pantry started to come out and leave her and Aulia. Mumut immediately went to her locker and took her breakfast because she was hungry. She devoured the food made by her mother with gusto.
Mumut lived with her mother in a small rented room. Her father died a long time ago. Mumut's mother sold snacks in front of their rented house even though she only earned enough for their daily meals. Instead of buying food in the canteen, she chose to bring a lunchbox to save money.
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