Niko had donned a black tuxedo, complemented by a dark yellow tie with black stripes. He gazed at himself in front of the mirror, then promptly left his house once he was ready and well-groomed. He used his car as usual to head to the office. Today, there would be a significant meeting attended by top company executives, so he intentionally arrived early and on time, not wanting to miss this meeting. Besides, he felt a full responsibility for the success of the company and its long-term plans. There were so many things he had gone through with Elina yesterday, and now he had to get back to work as usual.Before walking into the meeting room, Niko walked into his office to drop off his bag and make some coffee before the meeting, scheduled for nine o'clock. After making it, he sat on the couch, gazing around the room, and began sipping his coffee slowly.There was a knock on the door from outside. Niko turned and said, "Come in," he said.The door opened, and a man in his mid-twenties
"So, here's the thing..."Niko passionately explained his desire to make Elina a model for the organic food products photo shoot produced by his company. Of course, there would be a substantial bonus if their products sold well in the market. Plus, Elina already worked in the marketing department at the office, so it could be a win-win situation.Niko spoke with fervor. He wanted to prove to everyone, especially Benny and Justin, that the company was in capable hands. One way to make a debut was by increasing sales to prevent the company from running at a loss.Unfortunately, Elina shook her head after Niko finished his speech. It was clear that she was rejecting the young master's request."I'm sorry, Young Master. It seems I can't do it. Even though I work in the marketing department, I prefer to work behind the scenes. Being a model for a photo shoot like that would mean my face would be everywhere in every promotion. Just thinking about it makes me embarrassed.""Oh, so you're ref
Today, Elina's new job is scheduled to begin. Niko and Daniel will be overseeing her as per the agreement. Regarding the supervision of Elina, they haven't yet reported to Arshad. Perhaps they will do so later, especially if Arshad begins to question their absence from the office."Today, are we going to Elina's photo location, sir?" Daniel asked as he was now in his boss's office.Niko was still busy typing some work before leaving for the field. He nodded slowly in response."What about Mr. Arshad?"Niko's movements suddenly stopped when he heard Daniel ask that question. It was only right for Niko to seek permission from Arshad to avoid being seen as negligent or intentionally leaving the office."We have to get permission, Daniel. Because if we don't, those troublemakers will surely take advantage of the situation," Niko said after giving it some thought.Daniel agreed with what his boss had to say. It was easy to predict that the troublemakers would try to tarnish Niko's reputati
Niko stepped out of the cafeteria, holding a steaming cup of espresso in his hand. He glanced at his watch, and it read exactly 9:30 PM. He should have left work thirty minutes ago, but he had postponed it due to the pile of tasks he had left behind a few days ago. He was determined to finish them now, as he didn't want his colleagues to think poorly of his performance. It seemed like the espresso was his second cup of the evening. Some of the office spaces had already gone dark as quitting time had long passed. Niko walked back to his office, sat down, and resumed working on his laptop, not caring what time it was because he had no intention of going home for now.From outside, he heard a knock on the door. Niko turned and said, "Come in," suspecting it was the office security guard. As expected, when the door opened, the security guard stood there."Sorry, sir, are you really planning to leave later?" he asked."Yes, what's the matter?" Niko inquired."No problem, I just want to mak
"How is it? Did you manage to disable the CCTV?" Justin asked someone in a security uniform who had hurriedly arrived. They were currently in front of Niko's room, and Niko had been away for over an hour."Yes, Young Master. I've also checked in various areas, everything is secure."The security guard nodded firmly. Their eyes were vigilant, surveying their surroundings. Being caught could jeopardize their future at the company."In that case, wait here and keep an eye out. Don't leave until I come out," Justin pointed to the spot where they stood, emphasizing that the guard shouldn't leave prematurely after being paid handsomely to follow his orders.The guard shifted position, standing with his back to the door and his hands behind his back. Meanwhile, Justin entered the room, leaving the door slightly ajar so that he could quickly react if anything unexpected happened.Justin's gaze fell on the acrylic nameplate with the inscription "Niko Nikholas." He sneered inwardly. It should b
The accusations against Niko have indeed impacted his work. Until now, Niko could work more relaxed because his family always entrusted everything to him. But after what happened earlier, Niko isn't sure if what he's working on will be safe.Niko scrutinizes the file that caused him to be attacked earlier. His eyes narrow as he carefully examines each word produced by his own mind. Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged by others as his own creation, yet he's accused of being a thief. The world can be incredibly cruel at times, and Niko is experiencing it firsthand.Niko's gaze shifts as he hears a knock on the door. For some reason, a sense of apprehension creeps in, fearing that it might be Arshad with his harsh words again. Niko isn't ready to face his father after what happened earlier."Come in!" Niko replies.After hearing his command, the door begins to open slowly. Niko can see Daniel, who currently wears a guilt-ridden expression. It seems Niko's assistant is puzzled about wh
This time, Niko didn't return home and instead chose to stay at Daniel's apartment because his assistant insisted that it wasn't safe for him to go back to his old rented place. "I really can't wrap my head around why everything has gone so wrong. If we don't get to the root of this, my life will truly be ruined after this," Niko grumbled as he sipped his drink from a glass. His eyes and hands were still busy operating the laptop in front of him, while Daniel was doing the same in an effort to uncover the real source of the problem."Yes, we do need to find the person who's been smearing your name. I might have started to identify the culprit, but it seems they were just a pawn," Niko said."Pawn or not, we must find them. I'm getting really frustrated dealing with this. They are exceptionally ruthless," Niko continued. "Just imagine how many times I've visited the company that acknowledged my idea, only to be turned away as if they're avoiding something. Do you think that's normal? I
Despite knowing who the perpetrator was, whether it was Niko or Daniel, they couldn't report it to the authorities without strong evidence. Relying on a single witness wouldn't be enough and could even risk a counterclaim for defamation.Niko paced back and forth, contemplating what to do with the person in front of him."What do you think we should do with this person?" Niko asked Daniel for his opinion."Perhaps we should let them go for now, but rest assured, Tuan Muda, I will keep someone monitoring their movements. We still need them as a witness later.""Alright then. You handle this person, and I'll go back to the office to deal with Justin.""Very well, Tuan Muda."Niko drove his car out of the warehouse area and headed back to the office. However, there was something he needed to buy as a gift for Justin.The night was growing late when Niko arrived at the office. After ensuring that Justin was still there, Niko headed to the man's room. He carried two bottles of a well-known