Some days later, Mr Kim had successfully secured a job at the L Logo Company and joined the manufacturing team. As he was being shown around the company's interior, he couldn't help but notice a door with a distinct color, different from the others. The person guiding him didn't open that door or mention anything about it, and there were no signs indicating its purpose. Intrigued, Mr Kim's curiosity grew when he noticed another smaller door with a similar appearance. Once again, it was skipped without explanation.After the tour concluded, Mr Kim found himself back at his desk in the manufacturing department, surrounded by other team members. Immersed in studying a diagram on his phone, he was momentarily startled when a lady with blonde hair took a seat beside him."Hi," she greeted him with a friendly smile. Mr Kim looked up to see the woman, appearing to be in her mid-forties, her hair pulled back into a ponytail."Hello," Mr Kim replied, studying her expression, curious about the
Chapter 26: A Contest and UnspokenMr Kim found himself settling into his new role in the manufacturing team at L Logo Company. He had been working diligently, gaining the respect of his colleagues with his dedication and attention to detail. However, his curiosity about the mysterious doors he had seen during his initial tour of the company still lingered in his mind.One day, during his lunch break, Mr Kim decided to take a stroll around the company premises. As he wandered through the corridors, he couldn't resist the temptation to investigate the enigmatic doors that had piqued his curiosity.Just as he was about to turn the doorknob of the first door, his phone rang, interrupting his plan. He quickly answered the call, pretending as if he had no intention of opening the door. The person on the other end urgently requested his presence in the production area, diverting his attention away from the hidden secrets he had hoped to uncover.Reluctantly, Mr Kim put his investigation on
It was a Tuesday morning, and as Mel made her way to the office, she paused at the company's notice board. There, she noticed a flier announcing the upcoming competition. It was the moment she had been waiting for. The details revealed that the link to apply had been sent to all employees in the shoe department. Excitedly absorbing the information, Mel turned to continue on her path, only to be met with a disdainful eye-roll from Leah, who had suddenly appeared in front of her.Leah couldn't resist making a snide comment. "Don't tell me you're actually planning to participate in this, Mel. You know it won't work."Mel raised an eyebrow, refusing to let Leah's negativity dampen her spirit. "And why won't it work? Can you provide a valid reason?" she retorted.Leah scoffed, a smirk playing on her lips. "I don't expect you to understand the obvious, but since you insist on being the clueless one, I'll enlighten you. Consider the position you currently hold as a team leader. You were luck
Listening to his request, it didn't take Maya more than two minutes to get on the stage even though her seat was located far behind the stage "You're welcome, he said as she smiled back in response, the crowd had gone quiet as they wondered what the Artist had planned out this time Master Veen paused for a while too savoring the moment, and then continued with a twinkle in his eyes, "Since we've come this far, let's create a memory that will last a lifetime." He turned to Eric and Maya, his voice filled with excitement. "I have an idea. How about we perform a duet together?" he asked with a gentle smirk on his model like face.The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, their anticipation growing with each passing second. Eric and Maya exchanged surprised yet thrilled glances, their hearts pounding in unison. This unexpected turn of events was beyond their wildest dreams.Master Veen led them to the center of the stage, positioning himself between them. The stage light
As Ethan and Mel drove away from the restaurant, an uncomfortable silence hung in the air. Ethan's mind was still filled with anger and disappointment towards Lisa, and he couldn't find the words to break the silence. Sensing the tension, Mel decided to address the situation and apologize for intervening in the confrontation."Ethan, I'm sorry for stepping in and getting involved with Lisa. I know you wanted to handle it, but I couldn't stand by and watch her treat someone that way," Mel spoke softly, breaking the silence. She glanced a guy Ethan, waiting for his response.Ethan turned his attention to Mel, his face softening. "Mel, it's fine. You did the right thing. Lisa shouldn't be allowed to treat anyone with such disrespect. I'm just sorry if she said mean things to you before I arrived," he replied, sincerity evident in his voice.Mel smiled appreciatively. "It's fine, Ethan. None of her words got to me. I never realized she had so much trouble brewing within her. I always thoug
Not one to give up easily, Leah set out on a quest to find Avril's contact info. She scoured her old emails and address books, hoping to stumble upon his phone number or any way she might be able to reach out to him. Disappointingly, their previous communication left no trace of his details.Finally a thought came to her mind and she began to scour through the internet, combing through social media and professional networks in her hunt for Avril. After hours of persistent searching, she finally stumbled upon an article featuring Avril's name and contact information.Without wasting any more time, she dialed Avril's number as her heart raced with anticipation. The phone rang, and just as she was about to give up, a familiar voice answered the call. It was Avril, sounding surprised but intrigued by Leah's unexpected outreach.Keeping her composure, Leah greeted Avril and explained her purpose for reaching out. She reminded him of their previous encounter, recalling the event where the
The day of the highly anticipated exam had finally arrived, filling the air with a sense of both excitement and nervousness. As the clock ticked closer to the start time, Mel found herself already settled at her designated table in the grand hall of LIM. The room buzzed with anticipation, filled with the four contestants who were ready to put their knowledge to the test.Mel sat composedly, exuding an air of confidence that belied the racing thoughts in her mind. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, immersing herself in the study materials and delving deep into challenging questions. It was evident in her posture that she was ready to face any obstacle that lay ahead. The exam began and Mel's hand moved swiftly across the mouse as she clicked each answer she found right, the questions were 10 objective and a single question in the theory part of it. The questions didn't feel hard to Mel, infact they seemed familiar, a testament to her diligent preparations. Each
The contestants were all provided with a white scrapbook, with one simple instruction: create a detailed, well-labeled shoe design that would make a hit in the shoe industry and elevate LIM among all other companies. Mel, Leah, and the other contestants got to work immediately, their minds focused on the task at hand.As the minutes ticked by, their pencils danced across the pages, bringing their visions to life. The pressure was quite noticeable as they all tried their best showcase their creativity and stand out from the competition.Time swiftly ran out, and they were asked to walk out one by one and introduce their designs to the judges. The anticipation grew as each participant showcased their creations, hoping to impress and secure their place in the competition.Leah watched with envy as her fellow contestants presented their designs. Her eyes darted between their confident expressions and the intricate details of their designs. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of competitiv
Driving back to the hospital, Darth felt his heart ache badly, the words Brandon had said we're stinging badly, first he said he abandoned his son because Laureen came into his life, that was not anyway true, infact he always thought he was protecting his son by doing so, at Least to him he thought mingling with his son especially while having such a bad lifestyle would affect Liam and expose him to both friends and enemies lurking around. As for Laureen, it was no doubt that he loved her, she was the only lady he had met after the death of his wife that could accept him for who he was, now recalling their first meeting, he knew he had been fooled.A few years, after Ethan's parents had died in a fire, Darth also lost his wife. at the time, she died, he was already running LIM, the pain was not something one could describe in single words, it was heart wrenching,......Unable to handle it anymore, Darth picked up the habit of drinking which resulted into a serious backlash as he also
Leah dressed up on a bright Saturday morning, and a few minutes later, she found herself seated across from Lisa in a cozy coffee shop. They exchanged their conversation in hushed tones, Lisa's face adorned with a knowing smirk while Leah appeared deeply engaged in explaining her side of the story. Her expressions held a bitter edge as she recounted her grievances."I never thought you would come back to me after turning down my offer last time. It appears I was mistaken. So, what exactly brings you here this time?" Lisa's smirk carried a hint of mischief as she inquired."It's that devil of a girl. You were right about her all along," Leah responded, her tone heavy with frustration."Really? Care to enlighten me on why you've suddenly had a change of heart?" Lisa inquired with a cunning smile playing on her lips."She snatched my position. She snatched my dream of becoming LIM's first female shoe director," Leah's voice dripped with disdain as she spoke."Oh, is that so?" Lisa contin
Mr. Kim's phone buzzed with an urgent notification. As he read the message on the company's news bulletin, his eyebrows furrowed. The announcement detailed a sudden one-week holiday for all employees. An unexpected development that instantly piqued his thoughts.After about 10 mins of deliberating, he made a decision. Quickly, he headed straight to LIM Corporation. Knocking on Ethan's office door, he entered and quickly briefed Ethan about the company's announcement and his hunch about its intentions.Breathing slightly harder from his brisk walk, Mr. Kim cleared his throat. "Mr. Ethan, there's something you need to know. The company just announced a one-week holiday for all employees, and I believe I know why," he said, his voice earnest."I mean I think it's connected the what I found* Mr Kim added as if trying to pique Ethan's interestEthan leaned forward, his gaze sharp with curiosity. "You found something? He asked and Mr Kim noddedWithout saying anything Ethan sent him a look
Mr. Kim managed to sneak inside the mysterious room, and found himself facing two more closed doors. He had come here with the hope of uncovering the secrets hidden within. As he opened the doors and explored the room, he was disappointed to find no further clues or hidden compartments. Feeling a bit disheartened, he decided to head back.However, just as he was about to return back, he noticed a scorpion crawling up his jeans. Fear engulfed him as he dreaded the possibility of getting bitten and injected with its poisonous venom. In a desperate attempt to shake off the dangerous creature, he vigorously shook his leg, but the scorpion clung on stubbornly. He had to act quickly.With panic gripping him, he took a deep breath and stamped his foot on the floor three times. Finally, the scorpion loosened its grip and fell away. Relieved, Mr. Kim decided it was time to leave this place behind.As he started to step forward, a sudden sound caught his attention. He swiftly turned around and
In the small hall, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the six contestants gathered for the final stage of the shoe design competition. Ethan walked in just in time to witness Mel's presentation. He couldn't help but notice the fine way she talked; her looks drew him in even more. She had a petite nature that made her even more pretty in his eyes. Finally, she rounded up her presentation, and from the look of the judges, one could tell that she had delivered well.Ethan exchanged looks with Avril, occasionally staring at the other judges. The judges then dispersed the contestants for a while to make evaluations. The contestants were asked to leave the hall for an hour and return immediately after for the final session of the competition. This session involved the physical version of their designs, and they would all get to model them for the judges to do their job.After the contestants left, Ethan looked harder at Avril before standing up and beckoning him to follow him.
Driving back to the hospital, Darth's heart ached badly, the stinging words Brandon had uttered resonated deeply within him. First, Brandon accused him of abandoning his son because of Lauren. This accusation wasn't in anyway true as far as he was concerned. In fact, in reality, Darth believed he was protecting his son by keeping him away from his troubled lifestyle, shielding Liam from the dangers that lurked among friends and enemies alike. As for Laureen, there was no doubt that Darth loved her deeply. She was the only woman he had met after the death of his wife who truly accepted him for who he was. However, looking back on their first meeting, he now couldn't help but feel deceived. A few years after Ethan's parents had died in a fire accident, Darth suffered the loss of his wife. At that time, he was already running the LIM company, and the pain of losing his wife was indescribable, wrenching his heart... Unable to cope with the pain, Darth turned to drinking, which led to se
Darth sped through the streets, driving as fast as he could towards the bar where he was told Liam had collapsed. Earlier, Fred had called him with the shocking news that Liam had been attacked by a group of young men who looked like troublemakers at the bar.Arriving at the bar, Darth jumped out of his vehicle and rushed inside. There he found Liam lying on the floor, and Fred was standing close by, seemingly waiting for Darth's arrival."What..." Darth began, his shock interrupted by the sound of sirens."It's the ambulance. I called the ambulance," Fred explained."Good." Without wasting any more time, Darth crouched down to Liam's level, lifted him up in his arms, and carried him out of the bar towards the waiting ambulance. Singlehandedly, he placed his son inside the vehicle, and they quickly drove off to the hospital.At the hospital, Liam received treatment while Darth and Fred anxiously waited outside the doors."Why did you let them attack him without doing anything?" Darth
The contestants were all provided with a white scrapbook, with one simple instruction: create a detailed, well-labeled shoe design that would make a hit in the shoe industry and elevate LIM among all other companies. Mel, Leah, and the other contestants got to work immediately, their minds focused on the task at hand.As the minutes ticked by, their pencils danced across the pages, bringing their visions to life. The pressure was quite noticeable as they all tried their best showcase their creativity and stand out from the competition.Time swiftly ran out, and they were asked to walk out one by one and introduce their designs to the judges. The anticipation grew as each participant showcased their creations, hoping to impress and secure their place in the competition.Leah watched with envy as her fellow contestants presented their designs. Her eyes darted between their confident expressions and the intricate details of their designs. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of competitiv
The day of the highly anticipated exam had finally arrived, filling the air with a sense of both excitement and nervousness. As the clock ticked closer to the start time, Mel found herself already settled at her designated table in the grand hall of LIM. The room buzzed with anticipation, filled with the four contestants who were ready to put their knowledge to the test.Mel sat composedly, exuding an air of confidence that belied the racing thoughts in her mind. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, immersing herself in the study materials and delving deep into challenging questions. It was evident in her posture that she was ready to face any obstacle that lay ahead. The exam began and Mel's hand moved swiftly across the mouse as she clicked each answer she found right, the questions were 10 objective and a single question in the theory part of it. The questions didn't feel hard to Mel, infact they seemed familiar, a testament to her diligent preparations. Each