Julia's POV
I opened the door and all the executives looked at me. My heart keep beating fast and Mr. LeBlanc hold the door for me.
I'm walking to the podium with my hand on my laptop. I won't rest, until my dad's company back to its glory. "So... it's December 31st, Julia. It must be important."
I'm looking at my brother, he never change, doesn't he? I sighed and dimmed the light. "First, I'm sorry to called all of you to.., come here."
I press space button. "Do you guys know an MMORPG game more popular these days after... Mr. Beast, PewDiePie, Corpse Husband, and other famous creators often get promoted by them by held an event such as... welcoming gift to new player, rare unique character, or limited rare items, right?" I took a deep breath and sighed. "So, I decided to contacted the owner one of the popular game MMORPG that I played and... make a deal with him, by held an event from December, 25th 2023 until January, 30th 2024. We..."
"Fuck!" We looked at my brother, who was playing game on his phone. "What?" I took a deep breath, close my eyes, and exhale slowly through my mouth. "Oh, right. I'm sorry." He straightened his body and tidying his tie.
"Mr. Albert. You should behave, or I will kicked you out?" Kevin nodding his head and looked at me. "You can continue, Ms. Albert." Mr. Yoo said.
"On the left is the chart I expect before the clock strikes twelve. We..."
"Hold on, my sister." What again. I closed my eyes and hold my anger towards my dearest brother. "You said... you hold an event on that game?! Holy shit!" He scoffed. "No wonder there's a lot of new player and makes the sites lagged. Can you told the owner to fix it?!"
Oh, my God! If you not my brother, you're dead. I tried to smile and nodding his head. "Can you... tell them about the event so far?" Kevin giggling and shook his head. This little brat! I tried as strong as I can to hold my anger.
It's not fun if the reporter write a headlines Albert's Family Fought Over Something Ridiculous. "You want a review? I won't give it! Same as you just gave me a 100 bucks."
"Kevin!" He stands up and leave the meeting room. I'm looking at my dad, who was massaging his temple.
"My apologize in the name of my brother, gentlemen. Next time we make sure this won't happened again. Let me..."
"No, the meeting today, will continue after new year eve. Ms. Albert, my office right now!" I'm nodding my head and unplugged the HDMI cable and close my laptop and get out from meeting room.
Atlanta, Georgia
Cecilia's POV
I'm looking at my wrist watch as waiting for them to finish their transaction.
"Hey!" I'm jolted as Ashley tapped my shoulder. "Let's go!" I'm nodding my head.
"Are you sure you don't want to try this hotdog, Cecil? This is delicious! I bet Julia will agree with me." I sighed and shook my head.
"I agree with Katarina, Cecil. You will regret." I rolled my eyes and sighed.
I wanted to tried the hotdog, but because of both of you, I'm full! "Tomorrow we should fly back." Katarina nodding her head.
"Yeah... I want to extend my stay here, but... seems like our vacation will cut short." Ashley wiped her mouth, then sipping her cola. I wonder why they not full and keep eating food like that.
"What we do after this, Ash?" We looked at Ashley.
"Why you asked me?" Katarina pulled her. Ashley chuckling and wide smile draw on her face. "Hahaha... okay, okay. Gosh! Why you treat me like I'm a leader or something!" It's because you the oldest here, duh!
"What if..." They looked at me. "We're... searching for a souvenir to our family or friends? They will asked, right?" I raised my eyebrow. Come on guys! I don't want we late to go to the party tonight.\ They glancing to each other, then laughed.
I furrowed my brow. "Hahaha..." What so funny!? "Stopped it Cecil. Oh my God! You should looked at your face, right now." Katarina took a picture of my face and shows the picture to me.
This woman... I sighed. "Alright, let's go!" Ashley said as threw the containers to the trash can. We walked to the sidewalk as we joking to each other. It's because of her.
She's the one who gave me this opportunity. I stopped and looked to the sky. What she's doing now? Does she alright? "Cecilia!" I'm looking at Ashley and Katarina called me.
Why you don't want to joined us?
Julia's POV
I keep squeezing this red ball, then throw them to the trash can. This is not working! I took a deep breath and sighed.
Mr. LeBlanc gets inside to my office followed by Marco. "You... never sends someone to... picked me up. Do you need something?" I pleased him to sits, then sighed.
"After this new year eve, you should fly to Canada to meet with this guy." He chuckles and stared at me.
I know he is my rival, but this is more important rather than my feeling and urgent. "If this is about Andrew's mess," he raised his hand. "I'm pass! So, how's the meeting doing? Your... brother mess up again?"
I clenched my jaw and glared at him. "If you don't want this project, I will gave it to someone else who can." I standing up, but he holds my hand.
"I always..."
"Honestly, Mr. Shelby." I let go of his hand and put it inside my hoodie pocket. "Your team performance this year... decrease by 46% and it's more way worst rather than last year. Should I demoted you from your... positions?"
His smile faded after I put his performance report in front of him. "I called you because I need you? Duh, I just want to test you if they said was true." I took a deep breath and tapped his shoulder.
"You..."
I'm walking to get out from my room. "Can you make reservation, we will fly to Canada tonight." Mr. LeBlanc nodding his head. If he doesn't want it, I will do it by myself.