7. Start To Search

The next day had arrived, and it had been more than twenty-four hours since Cyra disappeared. Lio, his friend, had returned to the police station that morning to file a missing person report. Everything pointed to Cyra's characteristics.

Actually, Lio had been worried since yesterday about Cyra's absence; she hadn't shown up at the agreed-upon place. As night fell, Cyra was still nowhere to be seen.

That night, Lio had tried to report her as missing at the police station.

Unfortunately, the report couldn't be processed further because it hadn't been exactly twenty-four hours since Cyra's disappearance.

That's why, twenty-four hours after Cyra had vanished this morning, Lio returned to the police station to report her disappearance.

News of Cyra's disappearance began to spread on electronic and social media.

"Young Master! Something bad just showed up!" Peter exclaimed to Felix, who was currently in his office in his private room.

Felix, who had just finished a meeting, was immediately greeted by Peter's tense expression.

"What's so serious? Please speak clearly," shouted Felix.

Peter quickly turned on the television, broadcasting news of Cyra's disappearance.

"Shit!" he cursed.

"What about that woman? Has she signed the marriage papers?" asked Felix.

"Not yet, Young Master. I'm still unsure how to get Miss Cyra to sign the papers," Peter answered honestly.

"Damn it! Please find a way to get her to sign that document! I don't care what it costs!"

"Cancel all the meetings today. I want to meet that woman and exact my revenge on her!" he exclaimed, then left his room and headed to the parking lot on the building's lowest floor.

At Felix's residence, specifically in his private room, Cyra had just finished showering. Her body, covered in abrasions, was starting to dry.

Cyra tried to open the door, but it was locked outside. She read several books on Felix's desk without permission to clear her mind.

In a minute, Bik Upik entered the room carrying a tray with breakfast for Cyra.

"Good morning, Miss," greeted Bik Upik.

"Good morning, Bik," Cyra answered, then sat on the sofa and approached Bik Upik.

"This is breakfast for you, Miss. Please eat it."

"Thank you, Bik. But I'm not feeling hungry yet. I want to go home. I also have some things to do," answered Cyra softly.

Cyra usually didn't eat breakfast, so she declined Bik Upik's sumptuous cooking.

"But, Miss, you have to eat, or the Young Master will definitely be angry if he hears that you didn't have breakfast," complained Bik Upik.

Bik Upik knew very well that Felix's orders could not be denied.

"Sorry, Bik. I'm not used to eating breakfast," she said again.

Cyra, who lived abroad in Jakarta, was forced to save money. For this reason, she had long grown accustomed to skipping breakfast. Cyra only ate lunch and dinner; after that, her stomach was no longer filled with food.

"What?" Upik was shocked. She couldn't believe it.

Then Cyra shared her life experiences while living in Jakarta.

"So, do you live here alone, Miss?" asked Bik Upik.

"Yes, Bik. In Jakarta, I live by myself. I study while working. My mother and brother live a simple life in the village. I am the breadwinner in my family. Therefore, please help me get out of this room. I last went to work two days ago. They will cut my salary for sure." Cyra suddenly remembered that the cafe supervisor where she worked didn't like her.

Cyra's life story immediately touched Bik Upik. But sadly, she didn't have the authority to help Cyra leave Felix's house. If she did, she might risk her life.

"Sorry, Miss. I can't help you. I'll excuse myself," she answered quickly, then left the room, leaving Cyra alone.

Meanwhile, Felix was in the car heading back home. He had been busy examining Cyra's cellphone, which he had obtained from Peter. There were so many photos of Cyra on that cellphone. He secretly praised the girl's beauty. But suddenly, he was shocked when Cyra's cell phone rang while he was holding it.

Janu's name was displayed on the cellphone screen.

"Who is Janu?" Out of curiosity, Felix answered the call.

Felix: "Hello?"

Janu: "Hello, Cyra. Could you help me? Something bad happened here. Come here immediately. I'll send you the address."

Janu turned off the call and sent the address of a police station in central Jakarta via a text message.

Cyra's cell phone vibrated, and she saw an incoming message from Janu.

Felix then ordered Peter to turn back toward the police station.

"Peter, we're going there," he said coldly.

"But, Young Master, it could be a trap or a scam," Peter cautioned.

"I said we're going there!" shouted Felix, not wanting Peter to argue with him.

"Sure, Young Master," Peter replied hastily.

"Thank you, sir, you have freed me," Janu said to Felix. They were currently in a secret place owned by Felix.

Just now, Felix had helped Janu avoid a pickpocketing case in the Gambir station area. With his power, Felix had easily extricated Janu. Without hesitation, he had used himself as collateral.

"Is it true that Cyra Alesha is your biological sister?" Felix asked.

"That's right, sir," he replied promptly. Janu was currently eating. He had finished two portions of fried rice. However, Janu was still hungry.

"Sir, could you please order more fried rice for me? I'm really hungry right now," he requested.

"Of course, I will grant all your requests as long as you also comply with all my wishes," Felix said coldly.

"Mr. Felix, you saved my life from the police. I owe you a debt of gratitude. For that, I promise that whatever you ask, I will do it," Janu said firmly.

"Okay, I have your word!" said Felix.

"Peter!"

"Ready, Young Master."

"Order five more portions of fried rice," he exclaimed sarcastically, smiling slyly.

Felix had devised various cunning plans to threaten Cyra.

Janu didn't know that, in satisfying his hunger, he had unwittingly led Cyra into a dangerous situation.

Janu's stomach looked like it was made of rubber. He managed to finish five servings of fried rice.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha," Felix laughed even wider at Janu's behavior, like a bull with a ring through its nose.

Peter became increasingly perplexed by his boss's behavior, which he thought displayed signs of a mental disorder.

Felix's character seemed akin to that of a person with multiple personalities. Indeed, all this time, he had perceived Felix's character as somewhat psychopathic. Felix appeared to derive great pleasure from seeing his opponents helpless before him without regret. However, on several occasions, Peter had observed Felix consulting a psychiatrist. Still, Felix had never disclosed the results of those medical evaluations to him.