It took a while for Helena and Thomas to get to the banquet.Thomas was visibly frustrated and kept massaging his temples. Every so often, he paused and looked at his sister with a sharp gaze. “Are you sure about this?”“Yes, absolutely.” Helena replied without hesitation. "I really need Intel Corp. to cooperate on this. I asked Wilna to test the feasibility sample, and the results were pretty good. It seems that Intel has updated the program. I got the update from Wilna in an email."Thomas let out another sigh. "I'm not sure, Helena. After what that guy did, I don't want to see him around me. I can still find plenty of clients who are more capable than Intel Corp. I also heard that Jacob helped Intel Corp create the program they're now offering. You know, the Jacob Group has a pretty bad reputation, at least in my opinion. It's too risky for this partnership.""That issue has already been resolved. As I mentioned, I've already put together a sample test. That’s why I pushed for this
"My mother asked you to drop by," Arslan said before closing the car door, where Tiara had already gotten in. The banquet was over, but Arslan still felt something was off.Aside from what Miss Wilna, the CEO of Nakia Group, said, Arslan still wasn't sure about the cooperation he proposed to Thomas Edison. Arslan is eager to hear the latest and will get the ball rolling on the next step as soon as he has the green light on the cooperation.Once more, Thomas' unexpected exit from the banquet left many of the guests wondering what had really happened. Oh, and one more thing: we haven't forgotten about Helena. Which Thomas found pretty annoying. How could his ex-wife be at such an important meeting?Given that Helena rarely socialized when she was with him, Arslan doubted that she could easily get a job. Arslan saw Helena as a wife who liked to stay at home and didn't do much other than take care of the house. She wasn't like other women who contributed a lot to the family.Helena was a
Helena was really worried about her father, who was still lying helplessly with many tubes attached to his body. The doctor said his condition was more stable but it was still very scary for Helena.She couldn't imagine her father leaving her. Oh, God! Don't let these negative thoughts lodge too long in Helena's mind.“Helena,” Thomas called with concern. Helena also received a gentle rub on her head from Thomas. "Eat first. Don't get sick because of this. I'm sure the team of doctors did their best. Didn't you hear their explanation?"Helena turned her head with a sad look. "Yes, Thomas. But I've lost my appetite. I want Papa to wake up soon." She took her father's weak hand and held it as tightly as she could. "Papa, this is Helena. I'm home. Please wake up quickly."Thomas let out a long sigh. After all, Helena was his youngest sister who was spoiled and loved her father very much. Helena must have been so sad to see her father in this condition. Thomas did keep his father's illnes
Wilna was a little surprised by Thomas's decision—not that there'd be cooperation, of course, but that Helena would be at the meeting and signing the contract between Nakia Group and Intel Corp. Rumor has it that Nakia's CEO has returned from his studies."Is this okay with you, Mr. Thomas?" Wilna asked, looking a bit surprised at what Thomas had just said."You should know how to handle it if this becomes an issue. Don't you think, Wilna?"Dealing with Thomas Edison, who was both good-looking and devilishly annoying, made Wilna very patient. If it weren't for her sense of responsibility and dedication to her work and her friendly relationship with Helena, Wilna would have probably resigned by now. Wilna was tired of having to deal with Thomas and his sometimes cynical, wishy-washy remarks."Alright." Wilna decided to go along with it. "I'll let you know right away if Helena can make it to the meeting tomorrow.""If it's needed..." Thomas rested his chin on his hands. He looked at Wil
"I just found out that Thomas Edison is very handsome," Olivia said, complimenting Tiara on the lunch she organized.Tiara thinks the contract between Intel and Nakia will go smoothly today. To mark the occasion, she invited a number of her social contacts, including the wives of successful young entrepreneurs, to attend. One of them is Olivia Blanket, who's married to Intel Corp's IT manager. Her husband was there this afternoon to sign the contract with Nakia.Tiara, who had just sampled the appetizers, was eager to share her thoughts on Thomas and his palate. But she didn't want to bring up Helena's name. It was none of her business, anyway, right? "You're right. Thomas is definitely a good-looking guy, Mrs. Olivia. But how can you say that when your husband has something to be proud of besides his looks?"Olivia laughed at Tiara's joke. "You're right. While Mr. Thomas is certainly attractive, he is not in a position to cover all my expenses. Am I his wife?"Tiara couldn't help but
Ultimately, Arslan decided to go for the extra point, despite some of his teammates expressing reservations. He said, "I have the best team to get the job done right. Just an additional point won't change the essence of this cooperation contract."And so they signed the contract. Before Helena signed the contract, Arslan noticed the name on it. Was it Helena's name on the contract? Arslan had also remembered Helena's name when they first met, went through some civil procedures after they got married, and she was only a witness, not a recipient, in those cases. Arslan followed his mother's advice and decided not to use Helena's name when it came to the wealth he had accumulated, whether it was property or vehicles."Adelia Helena E ... Oh my God," Arslan muttered, still in disbelief.It was the same name that Arslan knew. However, the title "Helena" was enough to surprise Arslan. So, Helena had a Master's in Economics?"Why is she keeping that a secret?" Arslan thought to himself."You
Arslan put down the glass of wine he'd just finished in one go, rather abruptly. The sound of the glass hitting the table was pretty loud, and it got everyone's attention in the club's VVIP room. His tie was a little loose, and his shirt was rumpled, showing that he was going through a rough time. His reddish eyes, wild and unfocused, scanned the room as if searching for something that wasn't there.This club is a great place to go if you want to get away from it all. It's very private. Arslan found out about this place through Tiara. She told him that as a young businessman, he needed to network outside the office. Maybe this is the place to meet up with business partners and talk strategy, or just unwind with a few bottles of expensive drinks.Andy, the experienced bartender, watched Arslan with a look that said he was worried about him. "You seem to be thinking about something pretty serious," he said in a calm tone as he kept mixing another drink."I don't need your opinion," Arsl
The next morning, there was a real sense of unease in Arslan's office. Tiara and her dad, Deny Jacob, were waiting in the meeting room to talk about the next project with Nakia Group. They were eager to meet with Arslan to discuss a crucial matter that he had decided on without consulting with the Jacob Group."I need to hear a reasonable explanation, Tiara," Deny Jacob said, clenching his fist. He looked at his future son-in-law's study with a bit of an annoyed expression. "If he can't give a clear reason and outline the next steps in this cooperation, it might be time to question Arslan Tan's credibility in leading Intel Corp."Tiara could tell that the man next to her was holding back his anger. Her father wasn't the easiest person to negotiate with if he didn't agree with something. Tiara was also surprised to find that the contract she thought was going to be a breeze had other requirements. While it wasn't a major issue for her, she also needed to consider the sustainability of