Joe squeezed his hair roughly after being put into the jail cell. He stared outside, where the police were busy on duty."What should I do now? How do I get out of this place?" Joe muttered in frustration.***Jesslyn stared at her husband's departure bitterly. She was at a loss for what to do, especially now that she didn't have much money to guarantee her husband's freedom.With sluggish steps, Jesslyn returned to the apartment and picked up her charging cell phone on the table."Hello, Mom. How are you?" Jesslyn opened the conversation. She was forced to call her mom for help."What's wrong? It's unusual for you to call your mom. Are you in trouble right now?" Rosetta replied sarcastically. From her daughter's tone, she knew that the other person was currently in big trouble. She could deduce that just by hearing her daughter's style, which sounded listless and desperate."Mmmm," Jesslyn was at a loss for what to say. She knew what her mother's character was like, so she could guess
Joe walked into Lucas's office with a firm step. This time, all the office employees bowed their heads, fearing the same fate as Hudson, the leader's cousin, who was dishonorably discharged for treating the man as he pleased."Mr. Joe, you are awaited by Mr. Lucas in his room." The receptionist, who used to look down and despise Joe, now served the man respectfully."Take me there," Joe replied haughtily. He tried to maintain his attitude not to be underestimated by the people there.Joe has had his fair share of experiences over the years. He was too often insulted for being too weak to make others feel superior and better than him.Therefore, Joe tried to improve himself by creating a new, stronger character so that he would not be easily insulted by people anymore."This is the room, Mr. Joe. Please come in."Joe nodded. He immediately entered the room, the receptionist indicated after knocking on the door.As soon as the door opened, Lucas' figure came into view. The man was sitti
Joe stares at a portrait of himself standing in front of a mirror. He was impressed with his current appearance, wearing a suit and tie from a famous brand. His athletic body also supports his appearance. "Work hard today, Babe. I will always pray for you." Jess straightened the tie her husband wore, which looked a little crooked. She smiled with satisfaction when she saw her husband's appearance, which looked neater than before."You are too much, Jess. It would be best if you hadn't bought me a new suit and shirt like this. Moreover, these clothes are costly.""CK, you don't need to protest. Just think of all that I'm doing as a form of appreciation because you already have a permanent job with a very high position.""Alright," Joe kissed his wife on the forehead. "I will gladly accept this gift."***Joe sat in his chair. It was a unique chair that only the head of the company was allowed to sit in."How do you feel, Mr. Joe? Are you happy and excited about working in this compan
Rizky tapped his finger on the table. He waited patiently in the room. While catching his ragged breath, Rizky reopened some files on his phone containing important information he needed to understand to win this big tender."Of the several companies that have jumped in to compete for this tender, I'm sure I'll win. There isn't a single company that is as big and influential as LizQui Company."Rizky felt he had the upper hand. His heart felt relieved because he was sure that the winner would be the company he worked for. If he managed to win the tender, then it was sure that he would get a promotion."This time, I can beat Rocky. I'll get a promotion if I win this tender, and Mr. Oliver has already vacated the marketing manager position for me if I succeed." Rizky chuckled softly as he remembered the marketing manager's promise.Rizky had nothing to lose by following the man's orders to manipulate Jesslyn, who was having personal problems with her family. He deliberately looked for l
Rizky snorted in annoyance, and he tried to resist the urge to answer Joe's challenge as, by now, several representatives from other companies had also arrived."Let's start this meeting."After that sentence from the chairman of this meeting, all of them, who were representatives of their respective companies, began to explain their greatness.No one gave in, so the competition was taut.This time, it was Rizky's turn to explain some of the tricks he would do and the advantages possessed by the company he worked for if LizQui Company had a chance to win the tender."That's all I can say, thank you." Rizky bowed his head slightly, then sat back on his chair.The applause was thunderous. Everyone who was there was amazed by Rizky's explanation.Joe, who saw that, just smiled sarcastically. He clapped half-heartedly."Enjoy your pleasure now, Riz. Because after this, I will make you cry." Joe thought.When Joe's turn came, the man got up and explained the strategy he would carry out if
Joe went home with an overwhelming feeling. One week had passed, and today was the day of the announcement of the winner who would handle the big tender that was contested by many companies, from small companies, to big ones like LizQui Company represented by Rizky."Jess, I have happy news for you," Joe immediately welcomed his wife's body and hugged her tightly."What's wrong? Why do you look so happy?" Jess furrowed her brows. She was surprised by her husband's behavior which was far from the everyday behavior of the man."Did you just hit the lottery?" Jess made an educated guess."CK, how am I supposed to win the lottery if I never buy that." Joe clicked his tongue.Jess chuckled. "Hehe, I'm just kidding. Then, why do you look so happy?"Once again, Joe clicked his tongue. This time it wasn't because he was annoyed by his wife's joke, but because his wife's character had changed for the better from before."Why, you don't like my jokes, huh? I'm sorry." Jess immediately changed h
Zack shuffled his feet casually as he smoked his cigarette."Hey, you coming?" Zack patted his thigh, asking her to sit on his lap."Come here," Zack pleaded with a playful leer.Instead of feeling happy, Noona snorted in annoyance at her lover's behavior."Why?" Zack quickly stood up. He didn't want to cause any more trouble because he knew she was in a bad mood. One look at Noona's face and Zack could tell he couldn't afford to make her angrier."You're still asking me questions, huh?" Noona sat down roughly on the chair. She refused to look at her lover's face."That dowry thing you asked for? Don't worry, I've figured it out," Zack said, trying to comfort his lover."What?" said Noona curiously."What else can I do but ask my mom?" Zack said, shrugging his shoulders."Does your mom have that kind of money?" snapped Noona. She rolled her eyes in boredom and was doubtful because she knew that Rosetta couldn't possibly have that much money to fulfill her request."No, but I'm sure Je
Jess exhaled tiredly, she didn't know what else to say after knowing her mother's ultimate goal."So, you all want to meet me just for money? Especially mom? Gosh, how could this shameful thing happen in my family," Jess said in a rather loud voice, causing some of the other customers to stare and make them the center of attention.Seeing them getting such attention from the other diners, Rosetta immediately pulled Jess by the hand towards the outside of the restaurant after asking Zack to pay for the food they had ordered."I don't have any money, Mom," Zack said with a grumble."Here," Rosetta handed over a few bills while frowning in annoyance. She was annoyed that she had to pay for the food she had ordered with her own money. From the very beginning of asking Jess to meet, Rosetta had imagined that her daughter would be the one paying for everything, not her.After making sure that Zack would carry out his duties properly, Rosetta pulled Jess's glued hand out of the restaurant.I