Marco and Wilson were still at the party and mingling amongst the guests. Although their greetings tended to be ignored and underestimated, both people were still there and tried to introduce themselves to be recognized by the people around them.Not only were they ignored, they also received criticism and feedback that they didn't need. Like from an old lady who ran a business from her parents since twenty years ago. The woman knowingly said, "Duh, you're just a young person who knows nothing about business. You're just a beginner who took the wrong step."But Marco and Wilson didn't care. They were not here to seek advice or sage advice. They reiterated in their hearts that they were just introducing themselves tonight.The party was still going on, and people were busy with their accomplishments. No matter what, these business people must show off their shows at this party to attract other businesspeople to take a look. And this happened to almost the entire group of people that Ma
Several men laughed at Marco's words and looked at him like a clown. No one seemed to take his words seriously. "He talks a lot," said one of the men who heard Marco's remarks about the game. The man took in Marco's appearance from top to bottom, then snorted."How can someone like him win this game? He hallucinates a lot," said the woman who stood up after finishing registering a name for herself. After all, no one would let Marco win so easily. All the men here would have their pride hurt if someone like him defeated them.Then, some of the men previously greeted by Marco started talking about him in a style that Marco found extremely disgusting. "We're not on the same level as him. How could we let someone from the lower class like him win."One of them, Robert, said, "You're so eager to win. That's how important the prize is to build your company." He thought Marco had nothing for his company and wanted to get the prize to survive. That prejudice, without evidence, made him laugh,
Marco smoothed the hem of his shirt, which was a little messy because he rolled it up. At this moment, everyone seemed to be staring at him in disbelief, for the man had managed to prove himself by getting such a high score. He had hit all the targets, and now people were silent and felt as if his mouth had been locked.Not only the guests but even Wilson, who was present with him, seemed surprised by Marco's dexterity. The man didn't take long to shoot all the targets and get such a high score. Not a single one of his targets escaped. And now, Marco looked so flat as he responded to the faces of the people who were still gaping at his performance.Until Robert shook his head and said, "It was just luck. He will fall in the next challenge." When he said that, people started turning to each other and nodding. They started whispering and believing that Marco was just lucky. In response, Marco clearly didn't care. To him, it was just the words of someone who was comforting himself so as
That man was Hans, a man in his early forties who had a little gray in his hair. Yes, although it was not visible because all his hair was now dyed brown. And now, Hans seemed to be staring angrily at Marco. He clenched his fist and hissed, "You're talking out of your ass! Don't be a smartass!"Hans said, "I've been in business for a long time, and I'm not a newbie like you. Who are you to act like you know that my company has a lot of debt? You have no right to say such things!" He didn't want people to think that way just because of a single remark from a stranger they met one day.Marco raised one eyebrow with indifferent eyes. "Why wouldn't I have the right?" Marco then chuckled and smiled mockingly. "You don't know my company either. Do you think my company is lousy? Even I don't want to work with you."Hans took a rough breath and looked at Marco with a glare. "So that you know, my company has a very large income. One million dollars is a very small amount to me."Hans clucked a
"No, that's not possible. There seems to be a mistake here," said one of the people who had been there and heard everything. His face looked so incredulous at what he had just heard. The man with dark black hair pointed at Marco with his hand and said, "This kind of thing makes no sense."Meanwhile, Hans, who was previously insulted by Marco, began to take the opportunity to add his opinion deliberately. "Who does he think he is? What family does he come from to be able to do such a big thing with a company that has just been built?"One of the women who had talked to Wilson and heard Marco's surname immediately said, "He just comes from a very small and not famous family. Do you know the Moore family? Do you know them?" Apparently, not only did he want to refute the argument, but he also wanted to reply to Marco's insinuation that the women here were mostly stupid.And the woman at his side nodded in agreement. "He must be doing a trick. How could he succeed with just one try?"Xavie
Neither Wilson nor Marco went straight home after the party ended. The two chose to dine at a fancy restaurant in the city center. They exited the car and took the elevator to the top floor. And here they were, sitting down to a sumptuous dinner with a stunning night view of the city. Yes, Savoureux Tower never fails to deliver the most delightful ambiance among other fine dining restaurants.Wilson crossed her legs and looked at Marco. "It turns out that you can respond and reply to people who mock you so calmly." The woman then leaned her back against the chair. Before, she played with the drink in her hand with a curious face. She wanted to know who Marco was. There was no sign that the man would reveal the truth anytime soon.So Wilson chose to take a sip of the wine in her hand and asked, "You're not going to tell me who you are?" The woman leered slightly, affected by the effects of the wine she had swallowed while still at the party.Marco did the same. The man fiddled with the
Marco took a long breath and pressed his head while shaking his head. The man looked at Wilson, who looked so messed up with eyes that were now half open. "Ah, she is a woman who likes to trouble herself."The man saw that Wilson was increasingly acting and speaking strangely. Some things sounded like inconsequential mumbling, and Marco could not catch the meaning. The woman was still clutching the zipper of her dress and tugging at it to get it off her.Realizing this, Marco immediately held the woman's hand to stop her from doing anything further. "You'll regret it when you wake up."Marco was certain that Wilson would be embarrassed when she regained consciousness the next morning. What woman would want to show her body in front of someone who is not theirs? Especially Wilson, a great woman who doesn't seem to need men.But unexpectedly, Wilson looked at her with her eyes blinking several times. The woman smiled like a fool. "Gosh, you're handsome and charming. How can there be som
Once they had cleaned up, Marco and Wilson sat across from each other with two glasses of tea on the table. Marco savored every sip of the tea he ordered with its soothing chamomile aroma. Even the warm smoke still filled the room.Wilson lowered her head slightly and stole a shy glance at Marco. The woman tucked her hair behind her ear. Her face reddened slightly as she accidentally recalled what she had done to Marco last night. It felt like Wilson's face was getting hot, and she was at a loss for what to do.Marco certainly noticed that Wilson was more silent than usual. "Already, it's better to forget what happened last night." She didn't like the awkwardness between them either. Since both of them were coworkers, it would not be pleasant to continue to be trapped in a situation like this. Yes, despite the fact that he also did not expect that something like last night would happen because it was very embarrassing.Wilson gave a slight nod, although the uncomfortable feeling stil
The long journey that took sixty minutes ended with Robert returning to the starting point of Marco's house. The man had been blindfolded and could see the sunlight illuminating the courtyard. Robert let out a long sigh. He stood by the door, where Marco sat on the sofa quietly, before walking in and sitting in front of Marco like last night when they first met."Thank you very much," Robert said sincerely. The man took a deep breath and looked calmly at Marco. "Thank you so much for helping Anna. And you take it easy, whatever you want, tell me. I will give it to you as a gift," Robert added solemnly. To him, nothing was more important than health for Anna. Even if she had to die, it wasn't a big deal to him.Marco nodded, along with the waiter who brought tea for him and Robert. "Of course, I'm not one to help without asking for something in return."Robert just chuckled before clearing his throat. The man put his hands into the pockets of the suit he was wearing. "Oh yes, I have
Not only Robert but Marco is now also standing in front of a room that has a glass barrier. Where, it appears that Anna is conducting a series of examinations with inlets. Starting from the scan and also how her physical condition is now. With the help of a doctor and two nurses, plus a scientist on guard there, Anna was checked as a whole to make sure nothing was missed at all.As Marco, the man turned to Robert. Robert seemed to clench his hands and keep them under his mouth. Her eyes looked so worried. Marco was sure that she was not feeling well.So, Marco chose to calm her down. "Calm down. Your sister is being examined. You can look at him and stay positive. Anna will be fine."Upon hearing that, the tense Robert turned his head and smiled slightly stiffly. The man let out a long breath and closed his eyes. His head looked up slightly, trying to dispel the thousand and one unpleasant thoughts and prejudices he had. Anna had started all kinds of examinations before, and they alw
And just as Marco had asked, the next morning, an hour after sunrise, Robert appeared at Marco's residence. The man came with the personal driver serving the Veliiy family. And when Marco saw him, Robert had a small smile."Please, Mr. Robert," Will said as he opened the door. Robert nodded and entered the living room, where he was already there, and looked at him directly. For a moment, the two men looked at each other.Until Marco got up and walked over to the older man. "You've come, and where's your sister?" he asked reassuringly. Marco had not yet seen the woman Robert had told him about.He had only seen Robert coming with the driver before entering here.Robert nodded and then looked back. He waved his hand, signaling the waiter to come towards him. And when the waiter saw her, he nodded and walked around to the other side.Now Robert walked back outside and approached his servant. And from there, Marco saw someone he had never seen before. Robert approached while pushing the w
And now, things were quieter than before. The firearm Marco had brought with him had been placed on the table and posed no threat to Robert. Although the man still occasionally glances at her, remembering the sensation that Marco had caused him a few minutes ago.Both men are seated on their respective sofas as they were at the beginning of the meeting. The two of them were facing each other, and Marco started flipping through the file that Robert had brought as proof of their past cooperation.Marco gave a small nod. "Apparently, my predecessor did get a lot of favours from your family."Marco saw that one of them was helping with the investment at the beginning of building his family's big name. In fact, one of the most memorable was the dispatch of troops when his family was attacked by outsiders who did not like the success of the family head."Because of your intelligence as well as your stubbornness, I will accept your offer." Marco's eyes now turned to look at Robert and saw a
Robert looked at Marco with cold eyes. He paused for a moment and let out a long breath. "I'm not joking or imagining. I know the truth. And because I have such curiosity and confidence, I believe that the Galahad family can help my brother."Robert then clenched his hands into fists, remembering his efforts to help his brother recover. "I've seen so many of the best doctors this city offers. I even went abroad to get the best results."The man took a deep breath and shook his head, his hands raised openly. Her shoulders lifted in despair. "Still nothing works.""I might be able to form my medical team. But the research and gathering took so long. It can't be just one or two months. Even in ten years, I may not be able to get it," Robert said at length.His eyes seemed to glaze over slightly, a shadow of someone present in the man's head. "While my brother's lifespan can probably be counted, he doesn't have that long to wait for me. And now he needs something fast, something that can
The living room was quiet, with Marco and Robert sitting across from each other at a glass table. Marco crossed his legs and looked straight at the man who was seven years older than him.As for Robert, the man looked at Marco sharply before taking a slow breath. "I came here because I heard that the head of the Galahad family has changed."The man looked Marco straight in the eye without blinking. He looked confident and calm at the same time. "And as part of the Velliy family, I would say that the Galahad family is indebted to him. That's why I want you to give me a favor."Robert didn't want to waste time with small talk. He had something to pursue and made sure that everything went well. There was no time to think things over and over again. He was already here and had made up his mind from the moment he saw the opportunity.Marco rested his hands calmly on his thighs and looked at Robert seriously. "On what basis do you dare to say such a thing?" It took more than words to convin
A warm puff of water with a refreshing citrus scent filled Marco's en suite bathroom. The bathtub was filled with water and almost full of foam. While Marco, the man, sat in his natural state with his head resting on the edge of the bath. Classical music played softly and pampered the ears.In Marco's hand, a glass of red wine accompanied his relaxing time. The man closed his eyes with his head, looking up at the bathroom ceiling. He had drunk almost two glasses of alcohol, so no doubt, his mind was flying into the clouds. But amazingly, Marco still knew he could not fall asleep in the bathroom.Marco let out a long sigh and got up from the bath. He grabbed a towel and moved to enter the room after rinsing himself with warm water from the shower.The sound of the door moving open could be heard from the room, along with an incoming message on Marco's cell phone. The man moved closer and opened it. It was a message from one of his good acquaintances. "Oh, what's wrong?" he muttered cur
The staff at Horizon Edge's capital branch company gathered at the entrance in a row. They all straightened their clothes and put on their best smiles, waiting for someone to arrive in a few minutes.When a black SVU car stopped in front of the company's door, and a person with shiny shoes emerged, the staff instantly put on their brightest faces. Everyone bowed deeply, waiting for the figure to enter and pass them all."Welcome, Mr. Marco," they said almost simultaneously. No one dared to raise their face when Marco's figure passed by, and they were still bowing deeply until Marco entered through the main door.One of the staff at the far end immediately followed Marco's lead and accompanied him to the elevator. "Good morning, Mr. Marco. We are truly delighted to have you here today. We are truly honoured that you would let us know in advance."While the manager managing the recruitment of new staff also approached, the man smiled broadly and showed a friendly face. "We've heard all
Hearing so many questions and sounding quite disorganised, Marco raised his hand to signal the reporters to hold back for a moment. The camera flashes continued to rain down on him rapidly as Marco took a deep breath. He remained calm and controlled the situation well."Please calm down," Marco said, referring to the reporters bombarding him with endless questions. And right at that moment, the noise from the questions that kept coming back and forth slowly decreased little by little. Before the end, there was only the running footage to record the events in the hotel hall.When all the reporters were under control, Marco looked up at the faces now, watching him intently. "All this time, I've been doing my work elsewhere, which is just as important as the work in the family company.""As for the business I just did, I'm quite fond of it outside of family matters. And about the hidden identity, we are waiting for the right time to share this good news with everyone," Marco added.The m