Amidst the bustling corridors and bustling student chatter, Viona's ears perked up as she overheard tidbits of conversations from her fellow classmates. The tantalizing whispers piqued her curiosity, and she couldn't resist the temptation to eavesdrop further. It was during one such covert eavesdropping session that she uncovered the intriguing puzzle that would soon dominate her thoughts.
The rumors circulating among the students painted a picture of immense anticipation and fervor surrounding an upcoming event. Not just any event, mind you, but an extravagant showcase of talent organized by none other than the prestigious Arsalan Corporation. Three different classes, it seemed, were in the throes of intense preparation, each gearing up for their unique artistic performances. The twist, however, was that these performances were scheduled to unfold on alternating days.
The reason for this meticulously staggered schedule gradually unraveled before Viona's inquisitive mind. The grand spectacle was not just a routine display of artistic prowess; it was a masterfully coordinated affair designed to captivate and entertain the distinguished guests of the Arsalan Corporation. These guests, she learned, were converging upon City J for a monumental three-day Arsalan conference.
As the details emerged, Viona couldn't help but marvel at the sheer scale and ambition of the endeavor. It was a rare occasion where the worlds of academia and corporate magnates collided in a symphony of creativity and commerce. Viona knew that this event would undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the conference attendees, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement building within her.
Viona herself remembered the conference in question because Gilang had previously become involved with Giovanni at that event. Fortunately, Giovanni wouldn't be able to accompany him to the event due to a scandal involving Micka. This was known to everyone in the country. Speaking of the scandal, a satisfied grin appeared on Viona's face.
In the past, newspapers and television showed photos of Micka being photographed by paparazzi with Angkasa, even though it was just an edit made by Micka's henchmen, who were very skilled. If only the Amethyst Family had handled it from the beginning, it might not have been a problem. Unfortunately, the Amethysts weren't very interested in gossip news, so they found out about it too late.
But then, on the night of the Arsalan conference, Micka (who was one of Arsalan's invited artists) approached Angkasa (who was a representative of Amethyst Corp) and administered a hallucinogenic drug to his brother through a spray. Additionally, he spiked Angkasa's drink with a stimulant, causing his brother to become intoxicated.
The reason Micka could easily smuggle these illegal substances was because there were no checks on the artists entering the conference. Unfortunately, those involved didn't acknowledge this, so it couldn't be used as evidence, and they refused to be witnesses.
Actually, even though Angkasa was drunk, he managed to restrain himself from touching Micka or anyone around him. However, Micka paid a paparazzo to take photos of them from a suspicious angle, making it look like Angkasa was trying to assault Micka when, in fact, the opposite was true.
Furthermore, Giovanni secretly manipulated the CCTV footage to make it impossible for the Amethyst Family to use it as evidence. This, of course, further incriminated Angkasa.
But then Micka approached them at home and said she could drop the charges if the Amethyst Family paid her one billion Indonesian Rupiahs.
That wasn't a large sum for the Amethyst Family, so they paid it without hesitation. And indeed, Amethyst dropped the charges.
However, Angkasa's public image had already been tarnished. His family forced him to go to the U.S. and expand their business there. Since then, Angkasa had never returned to Indonesia. That was something Viona deeply regretted.
Meanwhile, the current scandal was... Giovanni had indeed forced Micka while he was drunk, even doing it in a fairly open bar. Viona's paid guards immediately called the police when Giovanni began his disgraceful actions.
When the police arrived, they could clearly see several people trying to separate Giovanni from Micka. Not only Micka, but also several women working at the bar had become victims of Giovanni.
In addition, Viona may or may not have been involved in calling some reporters who immediately broadcasted the news live on their television and social media platforms. This didn't give Giovanni a chance to defend himself for any reason because everyone could see the events happening on TV.
As for Micka herself... Viona grinned again, triumphant.