---------------------------VP Suk Lee POV----------------------------
In a boardroom in some high rise building in the middle of Seoul. Men and women dressed professionally are busy presenting their reports to a middle aged man, who is exuding an aura of authority. In his black suit and tie, he is a modern day grim reaper. His gentlemanly good looks perfectly reflect this devilish description.
Seemingly uninterested , the man is tapping his finger on the large oval shaped table as he looks towards the presenter .
"Okay, so next on the agenda is the merger with K industrial"
"We plan on getting their VR technology by the end of the year; with it being in operation by the year 2012"
"Looking at a comparative market analysis, the earliest our competitors will step into the field will be 2013. So, we will have 1 year to establish market dominance"
"That 1 years worth of its effect on our stock and profit is estimated to range between $ 400 million and $500 million dollars. As such, we will begin negotiations with K in 2 weeks: with our opening bid of $75 million dollars and a 5 years non-compete clause"
" At the next ..."
Before the presenter can continue, the man at the head of the table, feels a slight vibration in his jacket pocket. Reaching inside, he looks at the caller i.d before grimacing ever so slightly.
Stretching out his free arm, he motions towards the speaker with his index finger. As the entire room turns silent at this simple action.
He proceeds to step out of the boardroom,
"Hold on for a moment, Anso. I got a call"
"Yes , Mr.Lee"
Clearing his throat, he lightens up his expression as he presses the answering button.
"Dylan… why are you calling me? You do know you should at school right now? It's your first day"
The nervous voice answers,
"Ah! Uh... uhm...I woke up a bit late. I just called to ask something..."
Hiding his annoyance, but trying not to upset the person on the other end of the line, he softly questions
"What is it? I'm in a very important meeting, I can't speak for long"
"It's just uhm. Uncle…. Why…am I in daegu?"
Mr Lee sighs internally as he softens his voice as if he is speaking to a child.
"Dylan, we spoke about this. We agreed you take a year off after what happened at the company, and then come back once everything has settled"
"I'm taking a year off?"
"Yeah, after the incident; you were almost removed from the board. It was lucky enough that we could settle it without your removal.
I don't know how i could face your parents if that were to happen. Their own son being kicked out the company they fought tooth and nail to grow. Anyway, anything else to ask? "
"No"
"Good. Now go to school. If you get kicked out of this one, then no money in the world is going to help" *click*
Mr.Lee puts the phone down, not waiting for the boy to answer and enters the room once again.
Taking his seat. He faces the group once more.
"Sorry about the delay.
Anso, as for instructions:
Instead of trying to have those from K not work; offer them $100 million, give them full control of development as long as we have rights of exclusivity and first purchase.
While our profit margins may be lower over the short term. As long as K industries stays ahead of the field we won't only have one year of dominance, but complete control of the market.
Director of marketing, ill need you to butter up the commission to approve the deal. You know the drill"
"Yes, sir!"
"That's all, meeting adjourned"
*Voices begin to clamour*
A group pretty female office workers, begin to gossip as they leave.
"Mr.Lee is just so, you know… charismatic."
"I know right? Nothing like that brat who always makes a big mess!"
"Don't let anyone hear you, he's the owner."
"He's just a puppet."
"I wish he was my puppet. The things would do to that boy"
"Hey he's a minor!"
"It's not a crime if you aren't caught"
"I admit he's a handsome puppet, but he is more like Pinocchio though : unfortunately,his nose didn't grow every time he lied and blamed us staff. Hahaha!"
Back at the boardroom, Mr.Lee is sitting alone in deep thought. Something is eating on his mind.
He takes out his phone and calls someone.
"Is the deal through?"
"Yes, Mr.Lee."
"How many shares do I hold now?"
"30% Mr.Lee."
"And the brat?"
"51%, the other 19% is in public shares."
"He is still majority shareholder , but his voting rights have been transferred to the public shares right?"
"Yes, he only has 32% voting rights. You hold 30% and the board now holds 38%."
"Good, by next year I will make it impossible for him to have any say in this company, and in 10 years the ruling family of this Chaebol will change from Park to Lee"
"Very good sir."
---------------------------------END OF VP POV-----------------------------------------------
So, I caused an incident and had to take a year off?
Something feels strange. Is this not what they do to corrupt politicians.
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman."
"Mr.President! You have been impeached!"
Hmmm... , I might just be too suspicious, but this seems like the cliche plot development of those trashy romance novels.
You know what they say better safe than sorry. I definitely have to see if there's any information about this incident at the apartment.
*Cue Montage*
In a matter of seconds. The previously immaculate and clean apartment is in an utter state of disarray.
Stumped, I start thinking, If you were potentially important documents that needed to be hidden… where would it be? ..... PC!
I open the laptop and enter the only password I ever used during my life : NOONAS4LIFE
And just like I expected I'm in.
My screen-saver is even that of Tae Kim. The Korean goddess. Her doe eyes and perfect visuals would put even angels to shame. She initially found fame after she was a college student and appeared on a program. Yes, her beauty drove the world insane by simply smiling once. If Helen of troy had a smile that launched a thousand ships, then hers would start start a nuclear war.
I was a massive fan boy, until I found out she was dating the Hollywood star Tye Storm in 2012. That was really a dark time. Took me a while before i found light again.
I even remember how I screamed into my pillow on their wedding day!
'You better take good care of her, or I will kill you !'
Anyway where do you hide things you don't want other people to find? The desktop.
Why the desktop you ask? Its the obviously the last place people will think to find something secret.
Where on desktop you ask? In the infamous New Folder (3) duh.
Next click on show hidden files and what do you know there it is. 'MY journal'
*click* *click
Seems like I've been writing it for a while there's close to a 1000 pages.
Most of it seems like the typical ramblings of a healthy teenager.
How even am I suppose to find anything on the incident. Without even knowing where to look? Ctrl+f won't help, I don't even know what to search for.
Let's just scroll to the latest date and work our way backwards.
*A few hours later*
Hmmm July 2007, this seems a bit different. Why is this so serious?
"Report:In April, manufacturers have failed to deliver goods meeting specific standards.
There has been a recent flood of complaints. Issue was raised to Head of Department (Dylan Park). Manufacturers claim sub-standard products was used on his order. Mr Park (guess this is me) states that he did not make any alteration to the engineers design.
Board Meeting Called. Resolution S Company will be granting compensation of $50 million dollars to various victims. Mr Park will be stripped of his position and file official apology.
Mr Park refuses to apologize but accepts his termination from his position. In consideration of his age , board has agreed that he will not lose his seat but will be suspended from all company activities for a period as yet to have been determined"
So I apparently ordered the manufacturing of poor products.
Why would I even do that? Profit? I'm rich!
Doing someone a favor? From my phone records, Its obvious that I don't even have someone who would ask me for a favor unless my maid doubles as the owner of a manufacturing company boss.
This doesn't add up. Why would I jeopardize my position for no reason at all, I couldn't have been such a dumb ass right?
Aaaaah I can't figure this out. I need more information. Well at least that solves why i'm in Daegu for now .
Anyway looking at the time. I probably should get going to school.
Taking a look at the school badge, I imprint the school name one last time.
'Haknam High School' here I come!