Julius had taken off his coat before he entered the project area. The foundation of the building had been neatly completed, and several other parts of the building were also nearing completion.Workers in yellow helmets were seriously working on every detail of the building. The noise of heavy machinery and the sound of clanking hammers filled the air. Strong, skilled workers move decisively, lifting heavy wooden beams, drilling into the ground, and installing strong steel structures. They work in teams, with each person having their own role and task. They seemed so focused on their work that they didn't realize that someone had entered the project area and was observing the workers one by one.Julius nodded, feeling quite satisfied with the way people worked here. The parts of the building looked well constructed. There was nothing wrong with the way they were doing it. The materials that came in were also of a certain quality, and Julius was sure that this would minimize any failure
"You can't do that," Julius said from the center of the crowd. The people who didn't know where the voice came from immediately looked around. They asked each other questions, looking at places they suspected. No one knew who dared to say it when the workers had almost given up because they were afraid of not being paid. And this man, who dared to refuse with his loud and firm voice.Julius stepped confidently forward, cutting through the crowd with confidence. The buzz of whispering workers was quite loud, but it didn't drown Julius out. People didn't know who he was, but they all parted and made way for Julius. And now, everyone can see Julius' face clearly.Julius stopped at the front of the line, his sharp eyes fixed on the two men who stood intimidating dozens of people. "You can't just cut the workers' wages. It's a right that should belong to them, because they have fulfilled their responsibilities."Hearing that, David immediately glared, "You'd better shut up and keep your mo
David and James stared angrily at Julius. They felt threatened and looked at each other. Both of them nodded, then moved closer to Julius to shoo him away. But before their hands could touch Julius, the man stepped away and gave them a piercing stare. Julius' gaze seemed to be capable of striking anyone who dared to disturb him."Are you going to keep quiet when you know your rights have been taken away?" Julius asked in a loud voice. Now, all the workers looked at him in confusion. Julius didn't look at David or James, who looked so annoyed that they wanted to drag him away. David threw the roll of paper in his hand, "Don't talk so much, damn it! You don't have anything to say! You have to leave, or I'll drag you away by force!" He was really furious and immediately pulled Julius' hand to leave. But unfortunately, the man didn't move at all. Instead, Julius grabbed David's hand and squeezed it hard. They exchanged cold glances before Julius ignored him like a useless item.Julius re
The man in the slick, luxurious suit looked at each of the workers. His eyes fell on Julius, who stood tall and undaunted while the atmosphere around him was tense. He felt that he now had so much authority that everyone bowed at his sudden presence. In fact, his chin was held high with a condescending look in his eyes.The man's brown hair looked like it had just been doused in oil, looking so shaggy that flies would probably fall down if they landed on it. He wore such a strong perfume that Julius was slightly nauseous when he smelled it, which mingled with the smell of mortar. He was no taller than Julius, but his style was absolutely exorbitant.Seeing the presence of the man, David, and James immediately approached and bowed respectfully. Both smiled broadly, "Nice to meet you, sir." The angry faces they had previously put on immediately faded away. They became friendly and welcomed the handshake of the man who had just arrived.Julius looked at the three suspiciously. This unkno
"Who are you, huh? You're really presumptuous!" Marco shouted angrily. His face was so red that his body trembled. He then took a deep breath and stared at Julius, who stood undaunted before him. Marco thought to himself that the man might not have much influence, so he shouldn't be rash and make a fool of himself."Don't get into trouble with me. I could ruin your life. You better step aside. I don't want to see your face again." Marco took back the umbrella he had discarded. The sun was so hot that he felt not only his skin burning but also his pride.Julius smiled wryly, his blue eyes glinting horribly, "It's not me who's leaving, it's you and those ignorant people behind you," Julius hissed with certainty. His hands were clasped over his chest, making his figure even more frightening than before. But apparently, it was invisible to the people who already regarded him as an insignificant person.Marco looked even more annoyed. He shook his head, half-ignoring everything that came o
Jeff turned around, staring at Marco and his Uncle, who were deathly pale. Both men looked down deeply, not daring to look at Jeff. Corn kernel-sized sweat dripped down their temples and down their chins.Jeff approached, "You're fired, pack your things and get out of here," Jeff said coldly. Suddenly, Marco and his Uncle looked up in disbelief. Uncle Marco looked back down with his hands clenched, his eyes glancing at Marco angrily.Marco seemed unable to accept the decision, "Sir, I don't know what happened. Why were we fired? We've done our jobs and duties well."Hearing his nephew's words, Uncle wanted to punch him right in the face. Thinking, does the boy want to destroy his own pride? Does he want to expose his disgrace in public? Is he crazy?"Sorry Mr. Jeff, we know we did wrong. Please forgive us, we will leave here." The Uncle pulled Marco's hand forcefully, but the young man seemed unwilling to comply. Instead, he glared and slammed his Uncle's hand away.Marco's eyebrows s
Julius sipped on his chamomile tea that morning. His eyes were still busy reading some of the latest news from several major companies. For instance, the automotive company that had just launched its latest car series, priced at a staggering amount. There was also the rise in the value of the dollar in several countries, resulting in uncontrollable price increases for goods.Julius also took a moment to check some project reports he had visited three days ago. The workers had been paid in full, and the construction was nearly complete. He had also heard from Jeff that the people there had expressed their gratitude for his bravery that day.Although many wondered who Julius really was, Jeff had not disclosed anything. Julius had expressly forbidden him from revealing his identity, so Jeff only mentioned that Julius was a high-ranking authority in the company. And they were forbidden from finding out or even discussing it, or they would all face trouble. Of course, this would be done wi
Jeff shook his head upon hearing Julius' response earlier. "No need, Master. I can handle everything. It's just a report, and you don't need to get involved personally," he explained, stating that the data he provided to Julius was merely a work report. There was no intention of having Julius come there.Julius shook his head and finished the last sip of tea he had enjoyed that morning. "I'll take a look. Just prepare everything I need while I'm there," he said as he stood up, picking up the tablet that had been left on the table. He hurried off to his room to get ready.Jeff nodded, "Very well, Master." If his master had said so, then Jeff was obligated to serve him wholeheartedly. Besides, Julius was always professional when it came to his responsibilities.The distance from the city of Pharae to Mount Prasino was not too far. It took less than four hours for Julius to start entering the foothills of the mountain. The much cooler and cleaner air, as well as the tree-lined roads on b