Lex Talionist
03. Meeting Again
05:53 PM. The Jung Manor House's.
Laurine's gaze was directed at the look of herself in the large mirror. Looks beautiful and so graceful. His face was quite thick. Then her body was clad in a black split font fishtail cami maxi dress and her long jet black hair was beautifully parsed. Not to forget also with jewelry earrings, necklaces and bracelets that complete the look tonight.
Meanwhile, behind him a worker who specifically works as a stylist Laureine is re-arranging her hair carefully.
"Ah, by the way is not Mr Anthony impressed not to know himself? You've been working hard, but he's showing off the success of TJ Group. He behaves as if he is a King" Cathy said on the sidelines of her activities, which are now shifting to reassuring Laurine's look.
And Laurine responded with a cynical smile and agreed with Cathy's words.
"Even for the opening of this company's anniversary celebration, he wants to do it. Though 'you should be none other than the President Director of TJ Group"
"That's what he is. Man does not know himself!" hiss Laurine with the direction of view is still directed at the glass.
Then not long after that, slowly Laurine's gaze sharpened. Staring sharply at himself who was reflected by the large mirror before him.
"Well, I could've gotten rid of him a long time ago. But, I didn't want to do it because of something" Laurine said again making Cathy turn to her with a probing look.
"Why?"
"Sometimes you need enemies to know how great you are. I don't like the saying that a thousand friends are too few and one enemy is too many. Because of the lessons I have learned from my way of life up until now, the fact is that it is difficult to distinguish between friends and enemies. They make almost no difference and have something in common, which is to approach me to take advantage" Laurine said in a long speech and Cathy listened closely.
"If being an innocent Cinderella would only hurt you, then Medusa would be a dangerous snake monster to protect yourself. It is better to prepare for war than to hope that the enemy never comes. Sometimes to deal with bad guys, we're allowed to act like assholes"
Claps!!! Claps!!! Claps!!!
Just as Laurine ended her words, Cathy's clapping was heard.
"You are amazing, President!" cathy was amazed.
...***...
06:48 PM. The Jung Hotel's.
Journalists and some TJ Group employees were seen standing in front of the main door of a hotel. They're waiting for the main character tonight to come. Who else but Laurine Jung.
No exception Xavier who is also waiting for the idol. The man was in a black Mercedes Benz G63 AMG parked not far away.
Today is the anniversary of TJ Group and is celebrated in a luxury hotel under the company owned by Laurine.
By the way, actually Lauren is not a member of the Jung family who is allowed to be the leader of the company. Because according to the will written by the founder of TJ Group first, only boys are entitled to inherit almost the entire legacy of the Jung family.
The real Laurine went through this with a little force. Being a Chief Executive Officer is not what Lauren dreamed of. This is all because Lucien is none other than Laureine's twin sister. The man fell into a coma after an accident five years ago.
When the board of directors appointed Laurine to temporarily replace Lucien, the woman refused. But, after the long and difficult persuasions of the board of directors, Laurine finally willing. At the beginning of his career, Lauren was underestimated by people. Either because of her status as a woman or her age is too young.
But not with now. Laurine's ingenuity in advancing the Jung family business is able to make those people turn their backs to support her. It's something that makes Anthony hate Laurine. The step-sister of Lucien and Laurine's father was indeed so crazy about the position.
Like at the moment. The sound of shots and camera flash incessantly leads to the figure of Laurine who has just descended from a luxury car type Bentley Flying Spur V8 white.
Several bodyguards also nimbly descended to protect Laurine from the journalist's incursion. At the same time, Laurine could see Edmund from the other direction and was walking closer to him with a big smile.
Then Anthony forced himself to walk hand in hand with Laurine in the midst of the crowd so that he also became the spotlight of the reporters. Laurine gritted softly as she rolled her eyeballs cynically.
"What do you think about TJ Group returning to the ranks of the most successful companies in the world?"
"Are you actually occupying this leadership position only to temporarily replace Lucien Jung, your twin brother who is lying in a coma?"
"How much profit does TJ Group get from the success of the cooperation project with the government that will be worked on?"
"Can you give me tips to become a successful entrepreneur like you?"
"Do you really have a child?"
The deg!
Instantly, Laurine stopped her steps and fell silent with an empty face. The last question that was clearly a personal matter and not regarding work offended him.
Laurine's mind recalls something she's been trying to forget. Laurine did not answer or provide any other explanation and continued her steps into the hotel lobby in a hurry. Making all the people around him who are focusing on him also feel confused and curious about Laurine's strange response.
On the other hand, Xavier is still in his place. Seringai appeared when he saw Laurine who clearly did not like the question of the reporter.
"It seems mentally shaken" murmured Marcus who was in the steering wheel as he glanced at Xavier who was in the front passenger seat.
"He deserves it!"hiss Xavier with a sly smile.
...***...
07:35 PM. The Jung Hotel's.
Claps!!! Claps!!! Claps!!!
Applause rang out throughout the room as Laurine took the stage to deliver her speech.
"TJ Group was originally just a small and medium-sized motel business founded by my great-grandfather during the Japanese colonial era. Until now, counted 78 years already TJ Group established and successfully built businesses ranging from housing, apartments and villas. In addition to residential, TJ Group also includes buildings for the public area such as schools, malls, and hospitals. It has been during that time that TJ Group runs with not infrequently some obstacles occur. But, in fact, the problem is there to face. TJ Group always strives to provide good quality service for every customer. We continue to make efforts to achieve optimal performance by increasing expertise in all aspects so that what we aspire to can also be done very well"
Laurine sighed for a moment before returning to her voice.
"I'm Laurine Jung, as President Director of TJ Group, would like to thank the Board of Commissioners, Board of Directors, Shareholders, Customers and Partners for their support, trust and cooperation are well established so that TJ Group is able to develop into a leader in this property business. We also thank customers and other Stakeholders who I cannot mention one by one who have established trust with TJ Group so that the achievement of targets and improvement in the Company's business growth can be achieved with good"
Claps!!! Claps!!! Claps!!!
The guests of the anniversary of the TJ Group Company again clapped and sounded more festive this time. Some of them were seen praising Lauren directly. A smile never escaped from Laurine's face.
When he was about to get off the stage, suddenly Laurine's intention was stopped when he accidentally saw a figure who was quite far from before him. Rebuk makes Laurine surprised not play. Slowly his smile faded, his eyes rounded wide and his legs and hands trembled.
So distrustful of the presence of Xavier Kim. The man was on top of the balcony which was still part of the large hall room. Both Xavier and Laurine stared at each other for quite a while. In contrast to Laurine's extremely surprised response, Xavier so casually smiled thinly to feel comforted by the woman's response.
Xavier waved one of his hands while moving his mouth. "We meet again, dear" she said inaudible, but understandable to Laurine.
It was as if lightning had just struck Laurine which made her fall into a helpless silence. Laurine is of course surprised by the sudden presence of Xavier who is present for reasons that Laurine does not know for sure. But another thing that Laurine knows and can be sure of, Xavier came to harass her.
...TO BE CONTINUED...
This crazy romance story has just started, guys.
If Xavier already obviously still likes Lauren, well you think if Laurine still likes Xavier?
