Not the Ex-Friend

Chapter 54 The Heir

On Monday morning, Devano was ready to leave papa Harry's office. Today's schedule of events is an introduction with the board of directors and division heads continued with the rest of the staff.

Her hair had gone back to black after Diana and Revan were accompanied yesterday to the salon.

Actually it is not the desire of Devano also change the hair color to blonde but the work of Emilia who persuaded him with the reason that Arini became illfill and Devano look more slang and cool.

Bianca, Dimas , Eva was ready earlier than usual. Introductions to the board of directors and head of division headquarter were held in the meeting room and opened live streaming also for the branches of Central Java and Sulawesi.

At 7:15 papa Harry and Devano have arrived at the office. The lobby is not too crowded. Dimas and Eva were already waiting in front of a special elevator for the higher-ups. Then they went up to the 10th floor.

“Dimas will show you your room.” Papa Harry asks Devano directly into his private room.

Devano just nodded and followed Dimas who walked to the right side of the elevator door.

“There is no replacement for Mr Sugih, Dim ?” Devano opened the conversation.

Mr. Sugih is the assistant of papa Harry who has been with papa Harry for 35 years. 3 months ago he had a stroke and difficult to move half his body from shoulder to foot. Due to Mr. Sugih's illness, papa Harry moved the still-family Dimas from Angela's mother from the Semarang branch to Jakarta. Papa Harry initially wanted to put Dimas only as a temporary replacement for Mr. Sugih, but over time papa Harry felt that Dimas was more suitable to accompany Devano who was fairly blind to the company. With the experience of Dimas who has worked at Berdikari Putra Wijaya for 3 years, Dimas will greatly help Devano. After all, their age is only 2 years, papa Harry is sure that the two are a good team.

“Not yet. Om Harry has asked HR to find a replacement. Ask for one whose age is above 35 years.”

“So all this time who helped papa ?”

“There Eva her secretary. And while you're still in America, I helped Harry as his assistant.”

Devano only the mangosteen heard Dimas' explanation.

“Good morning Mr. Devano, Mr. Dimas.” Bianca greeted them while bowing a little.

“For Bi Bi,” Dimas replied to Bianca's greeting while smiling and winking his eyes next to her.

Bianca sneered while chuckling. Dimas's behavior often made Bianca shake her head.

“Eheemm.” Devano cleared his throat making the two immediately put on a serious face again.

“Welcome Mr. Devano.” Bianca said hello again while bowing her body back.

Without turning his head and replying to Bianca's greeting, Devano continued his steps into the room Bianca held Dimas who was willing to follow Devano.

“Why is the boss early in the morning already jutek ?”

Dimas. “Mana ketehe... might squirm your face directly bad mood.”.

“Iihh where there is so.” Bianca snatched and gently hit Dimas on the shoulder because she was annoyed to see Dimas laugh instead.

“Dimas !” Shouted Devano from inside the room. His voice was a little jarring because the door had not been closed tightly

“Sana spout, tiger starts to mosquito.” Bianca pushed Dimas' body still laughing.

Dimas no longer knocked on the door that was still half open.

“Where is the arrangement of the event today ?” Devano asked in a tinge.

Dimas lifted the tab that was brought around since it was right to pick up Devano. He also read out the show today. Not yet finished reading, the door of the room Devano knocked and Bianca's figure immediately entered without being told.

“Sorry before Mr. Devano,” Bianca nodded at a glance. “Newly Ms. Eva sent a message if Mr. Harry asked to change his introductory schedule.”

“Changed how Bi ?” Dimas who asked .with a confused face.

“Meeting starts with the employees first, sir. For introductions to the Board of Directors and Head of Division afterwards all lunch together.”

Devano didn't tease Bianca at all. When Bianca gave an explanation, Devano was busy taking out his laptop and turning it on.

Seeing Devano's seemingly indifferent reaction, Bianca finally resigned.

“I excuse me Sir.” Bianca bowed her body slightly before leaving the room.

At 8.30 hours the employees are collected around a fairly wide lobby. The main entrance was closed and guarded by security guards. Papa Harry confirmed that it only took 30 minutes to introduce Devano to all employees.

“Good morning everyone,” papa Harry opened the introductory event this morning.

“For Pak,” employees reply to the greeting of Berdikari Putra Wijaya owner.

“Without lingering and according to the information through the division heads, this morning I will introduce my eldest son Devano who will help me run the company.”

“Good morning everyone.” Sapa Devano's.

“Good morning Sir.” Back the employees responded to Devano's greeting.

“For a while my son has not held any office until next month's board of directors meeting. He will learn to know about this company. Therefore I ask for support and guidance from the employees here especially those who have long worked to help Devano adjust and prepare to be my successor.”

Immediate applause rang out as Papa Harry closed his speech. Furthermore, Devano also gave a short speech as an initial introduction.

“Good morning everyone. As Mr. Harry as the chairman and also my parents said that I will start working at this company officially on this day. I ask for the cooperation of my father, mother and brothers all to further advance this company for the sake of mutual welfare. I have just graduated from school, so I am still far from experience. Therefore in addition to the support of the parents, I expect help and guidance from the entire Berdikari Putra Wijaya family. Thank you for the opportunity that has been given to me.”

A round of applause was heard after Devano closed his speech.

Bianca looked at Devano from a distance. Only Dimas and Eva stood near the mini podium. Kharisma Devano is increasingly radiating at an increasingly mature age. The tremors warmed up again in Bianca's heart especially considering that so many parties gave her support.

But love relationships are not only determined by the amount of support but on the hearts of both people who are directly involved in it.

Bianca let out her breath. Devano's figure remained a special one in his heart, but Devano's unchanging demeanor felt even more rigid towards Bianca, making the girl want to give up and disappear away from Devano's sight.

“Keren indeed !” The smooth pat on his shoulder scattered Bianca's daydream.

“Pak Desta,” Bianca nodded as a sign of respect.

“Diih kok Pak Desta. Call me name aja. Desta.”

“Where can it be,” Bianca chuckles as she shakes her head. “You look much older.”

“Not aja !” Desta glares. “We are only adrift 4 years.”

“Kok know 4 years ?” Bianca squinted her eyes.

Desta laughed softly as there was still a follow-up event after Devano's welcome.

“You forgot that I'm HR staff too. And my job is to take care of your model employee data.”

“Duh cocky.” Bianca sneered making Desta laugh again.

From the podium, both of them unknowingly got a sharp gaze from the heiress of the company. Moreover, seeing the interaction both look familiar and full of laughter.

Dimas who noticed Devano's gaze focused in the other direction tried to figure it out by following Devano's gaze. His lips immediately smiled when he knew Devano's dislike gaze was grounded on the figure of Bianca who was engrossed in talking with Desta.

“It looks like your heart and mouth are very different from Devano.” Inner Dimas with his smile.

“Eh already on disperse. I went back to the room first Mr. Desta.” Bianca rushes to the elevator but is held back by Desta.

“Call me Mr. Desta again fine the dining tract at the cafe opposite ya,” Mata Desta glared with a face made ferociously.

Bianca just laughed and nodded.

“Oke. okay Brother Desta yes..” Bianca raised her thumb.

“Udah ugly, if angry add ugly.” Ejek Bianca hurried to the elevator as she saw Papa Harry, Devano, Dimas and Eva getting closer from where she was standing.

Desta just glared but immediately smiled.

“Eheemm..” Deheman Devano made Desta turn his head and step aside to make way.

“Good morning Mr. Devano, Mr. Harry.” Desta lowered his head.

“Pagi.” Devano replied briefly while papa Harry simply nodded with a smile.

Arriving in front of the elevator, Bianca precedes the entrance and presses the button holding the door open. After everything entered, Bianca immediately pushed the number 10.

Devano who was standing right behind Bianca subconsciously looked at the girl whose height was only limited to her shoulders with an annoyed face. Papa Harry who had invited Devano to chat finally turned his head because he did not get a response. The faint smile on the middle-aged man's face looked at Devano's expression. Behind the two, Dimas and Eva elbowed each other to code while smiling.

Only Bianca did not realize that Devano was looking at her with an annoyed face because Bianca looked down more or occasionally looked up to notice the numbers moving above the elevator door. If only his gaze were straight ahead, he would definitely see the reflection of Devano's face watching him from the stainless steel walls lining the elevator.

Out of the elevator, the five of them separated. Papa Harry and Eva returned to the room on the left side of the elevator, while Devano, Dimas and Bianca headed to the right.

Devano and Dimas walked in parallel and talked about the company. Bianca who was walking behind him only noticed Devano's increasingly handsome figure in his eyes.