Myung Hee steeped down from her black Chevrolet, waking briskly into the company. Her dark hair, bouncing as she walked.
"Welcome ma'am" Her workers greeted. Although, most of them feared her, as she can be very ruthless; they had no choice but to obey and respect her, except if they want to lose their job.
Their heads remained bowed, till she left.
"Good morning, madam. You have a visitor." Shin Hye, her secretary said, pressing the buttons on the elevator.
They arrived at the office, and Myung Hee entered. "Tell the visitor to come in" She said, after settling down.
Zach walked in, wearing a dark suit, glasses and a wig, concealing his silver hair.
He had a mask on, and a wire connected to his cufflinks. His wristwatch had a tiny camera that couldn't be seen, except if one takes a closer look.
Kael and Linx watched the scenario from the mansion, the camera on Zach, giving them a view of the company. The wire on his neck, also enabled them listen and record the conversation going on between both of them.
"Good day ma'am" Zach greeted.
He studied Myung Hee, and couldn't deny that she had changed. She now looks a bit plump than the way she used to be, when she was a stripper.
Myung Hee knows Zach, but with the mask on, he was a total stranger to her.
"Good day, sir. I'm Myung Hee, the Chief Executive Officer of Star Intel. How may I help you?" She asked, and Zach almost scoffed, but he continued with the flow.
"I'm Choi So, the general manager of Emerald Forte." He said, and Myung Hee's eyes sparkled.
Did she just hear Emerald Forte?
He brought out his Identification Card, to show her, and her eyes widened.
"Who doesn't know Emerald Forte? It's really nice to meet you, Mr Choi." She said, smiling brightly.
"I have been hearing a lot of comments and remarks about Star Intel. I decided to look into it myself, and I was amazed at the height at which it had attained in just five years" He exclaimed, and she smiled.
"I was really shocked. I knew that, for a new company to have progressed like that; there must be something behind it" Zach voice dripped with sarcasm.
However, she didn't catch the undertone, her attention focused on the compliment.
"What else would be behind success, if not for the brain of the mastermind. I had to come check it out, and honestly, I'm very impressed" he said and she grinned.
"We've worked tirelessly to achieve this success," she said, her eyes shining with pride. "
"Thanks for the observation, Mr Choi. It's gladdens my heart that you found this company amazing."
"It's my pleasure ma'am. However, I thought, why don't we invest in this company? It has a lot of potentials, that if unlocked; would definitely be one of the best in this country." He said, allowing his words to reel in.
"You want to invest in Star Intel?" She asked. She almost couldn't believe her ears.
"Yes. With a company like ours, you would have no issues in soaring high. You can take a look" He replied, handling her a phone, which contained information about Emerald Forte, and Myung Hee gasped.
The company's net worth was thirty times higher than hers. "You can see that this is no joke" He said, smiling.
Emerald Forte was actually owned by Kael, but just like Sterling's Empire, to the world, the owner is mysterious.
Although, Sterling Empire is the best in this country, Emerald Forte is the best, globally. And such a company wants to invest in hers? This is the most amazing news she has heard in all her life.
"It's so wonderful that Emerald Forte wants to invest in Star Intel'."
"A lot of organizations wants this same opportunity, but we found this company worthy. That's the sole reason we chose to make an investment in it." He explained, and she nodded.
"However, we have a condition," He declared.
"Of course, who invests without condition. I'm all ears, sir" She said, and Zach smirked, but it disappeared from his face almost immediately.
"We plan to invest in Star Intel, provided the following conditions are met:
Emerald Forte would own fifty percent of shares in Star intel" He said, and Myung Hee's eyes went widely opened
"Fifty percent!!!"
"Yes," Zach said, and continued quickly.
"We'll be giving ten million dollars each month, which is a hundred and twenty million dollars in a year" He stated and Myung Hee's mouth formed a letter 'O', but she quickly closed her mouth, embarrassed.
"One hundred and twenty million dollars a year???" She asked, her eyes almost popping out of its sockets.
"Exactly, Mrs Jang. It's Emerald Forte, after all." He shrugged.
"So, what's your take? Do you wish Emerald Forte should invest a hundred and twenty million dollars per year, and own fifty percent of Star Intel shares?
Myung Hee's mind raced with calculations, weighing the benefits against potential risks.
"Owning fifty percent of the shares, and yet be receiving one hundred and twenty million dollars a year; that's six hundred million dollars in five years!" She calculated inwardly.
"Though, the proposal seems sudden, but still...if I lose this, I might not get another opportunity like this, ever again.
What's the importance of having the company to one's self, when one can't even make half of what he proposed in a year."
"There's no need for excessive thinking Myung Hee, this is a life changing opportunity." She thought to herself.
"Please, make your decision fast" Zach pressed. "Or should we discuss it with the board members of your company?" He asked, knowing she would disagree.
"No, there's no need for that" She said, and Zach smiled. Myung Hee would definitely not want the others to know the exact amount Emerald Forte would be investing.
"She's that greedy"
"Let's sign the deal, Mr Choi. Star Intel is all in" She agreed.
"That's perfect. You've made the best choice, ma'am" Zach said, smiling widely, bringing out some documents for her to sign.
KAEL'S MANSION,
Linx gave Kael a knowing smile, and he chuckled.
"It's time to play" He said, as he watched Myung Hee sign the documents, on the screen.