Darren drove his car out of the Anugerah Langit Corporation office building, his sharp eyes scanning every detail of the deserted road. His mood was still filled with satisfaction after his appointment as CEO, a move that cornered Nadine and dealt a blow to Baron. However, he knew Baron and his son wouldn’t stay idle after this.As he turned sharply on a quiet road leading to his house, a loud explosion suddenly came from the right side of his car. The front right tire burst, causing the vehicle to lose balance instantly. The car’s high speed made it veer dangerously toward the guardrail.Darren gripped the steering wheel tightly, his body tense but his mind focused. Realizing this was an act of sabotage, he quickly turned the wheel to the left to stabilize the car’s position. His heart pounded, but he kept his panic in check to maintain control.He took a deep breath and gradually reduced the speed, trying to prevent the car from spinning out of control. By then, the front brakes wer
Darren stared at Rocky and the four other employees with calm composure. "I understand you feel a sense of incompatibility, but you know, finding stable employment out there isn’t easy. Here, you already have good positions, decent incomes, and a conducive work environment. Are you willing to give it all up just because of provocation from someone who wants to see this company fall?"Rocky and the others fell silent, their gazes shifting as they reconsidered their decisions."The person provoking you knows that my leadership will bring significant changes, changes that won’t benefit them. They want to exploit your emotions to weaken this company. But I’m not here just to lead; I’m here to make this company stronger, and I want your welfare to improve as the company grows."Darren's words seemed to strike a chord. Some of them looked down, contemplating his message, while Rocky sighed, clearly reevaluating his choice."Thank you for your time. If you decide to stay, I hope you’ll fully
Darren raised an eyebrow, staring sharply at Nadine. "Of course, I approve, Mrs. Nadine," he said firmly.Nadine jumped, her eyes widening in surprise. "Approval from you, Kemal? How could I report this to the board just based on the permission of an ordinary employee?Darren smirked coldly. "Mrs. Nadine, it seems you've forgotten. I'm not just an ordinary employee. I am the CEO of this company," he said, his gaze filled with authority.Nadine's expression changed drastically. Panic crossed her face as she realized that the person she had been underestimating was the CEO appointed by the company’s owner. It was as though her defenses crumbled in an instant. Her face turned pale, but she tried to regain control. "Are you the one who has the right to give permission?" she stammered.Darren simply nodded slightly. "That's correct, Mrs. Nadine. All activities of this company are under my control. Now, let's review the CCTV footage so we can all know the truth."With a trembling voice and
At the Anugerah Langit Corporation branch office in Bandung, Baron sat in the large chair behind his desk, visibly uneasy. His thoughts were focused on Nadine’s assistant, who was supposed to have been silenced. Then, he heard footsteps outside his office. His two trusted men, Anton and Rudi, entered with guilty expressions, wearing their signature all-black outfits and dark sunglasses typically used during covert missions.“Forgive us, Mr. Baron,” Anton said apologetically. “We failed the task. Miss Nadine’s assistant is not in the police jail as we were informed.”Rudi nodded, adding, “We checked every cell, but there’s no sign of her.”Baron narrowed his eyes in anger. “Are you sure you checked properly? Are you absolutely certain she’s not there?” His voice echoed in the room, brimming with disappointment.“We’re sure, sir,” Anton replied. “We even confirmed with the guards. There’s no one matching the description of Miss Nadine’s assistant in custody.”Baron exhaled deeply, tryin
A handsome young man walked calmly into the grand office courtyard bearing the nameplate "Anugerah Langit Corporation." Clad in a plain security guard uniform, there was nothing particularly remarkable about him except for his strikingly handsome face. His clean and well-groomed appearance seemed out of place in the uniform he wore. The name "Kemal Halim" was embroidered above the pocket of his uniform. However, no one knew that behind this simple facade lay someone crucial who could shake the very foundation of this company.Upon arriving, he observed how quickly the employees streamed into the office. They bustled about, ignoring him entirely, as if his presence was of no consequence. Some even muttered cynical remarks as they passed by."New security guard, huh? Decent looking, but I doubt he'll last. Probably just like the others," one employee remarked mockingly, followed by a smirk from a colleague.His real name was Darren Harison, the son of the wealthiest man in the country.
A modest apartment stood sturdy in a corner of the capital city, a place Darren had chosen as his temporary residence.It had been over a week since he returned to his homeland from the country where he completed his doctoral studies. Something held him back from returning to the house he grew up in. Memories of an incident haunted him as a tragedy when he was just eleven years old. Darren had lost his older sister in a fatal accident when she fell from the third floor of their home. Everyone blamed Darren, though he believed it was his mother's carelessness.The ringtone of a phone call interrupted his thoughts. He glanced at the screen without answering, noting the caller's name: "Mother." Two calls went unanswered before another notification caught his attention."Son, are you back in the country? Mr. Baron mentioned that you’re already leading the company, even though you haven’t come to the office. If you’re back, you should come home. Your father often asks about you."He read t
Darren waited calmly at the security post, watching Baron stride into the office with his usual air of confidence. Arrogant as ever, Darren thought. A faint smirk crossed his face as he observed Baron, who had no idea his every move was being monitored. Darren waited a few moments until Baron disappeared into his office, ensuring no employees were around.Once the area was quiet, Darren sprang into action. He pulled his phone from his pocket, his fingers dancing across the screen until he selected a contact labeled “Spy Eye.” After a brief moment, the line connected."Spy Eye," Darren said in a low, firm voice. "I want you to monitor Baron’s activities in the office through CCTV. I've also installed a few mini spy cameras in key locations. They’re all connected to the account I provided."There was silence on the other end for a moment, followed by a cold, professional reply. "Understood, boss. Everything is under surveillance. I’ll send you updates soon."Darren gave a small nod, kno
Darren felt his heartbeat quicken upon hearing Ms. Vina’s response. “To my father’s account?” he asked for confirmation. Bu Vina nodded in response. “I don’t think that’s possible. All of my father’s accounts have been transferred to my name. Everything concerning the company has been handed over to me.”Ms. Vina looked at Darren with a confused expression. “But the financial reports show funds flowing into your father’s account. The company profits are divided into two, sixty percent and forty percent. Both accounts are under Mr. Harison’s name.”Darren felt a surge of unease. “If everything has been transferred to me, how could funds still flow into my father’s account? Something isn’t right here, Ms. Vina. This means the company’s net income isn’t just going to me, but also to that account.”Outside, thunder roared, and rain began to pour heavily, its sound mirroring the tension in the air. The atmosphere in the restaurant grew slightly ominous.A notification appeared on Darren’s
At the Anugerah Langit Corporation branch office in Bandung, Baron sat in the large chair behind his desk, visibly uneasy. His thoughts were focused on Nadine’s assistant, who was supposed to have been silenced. Then, he heard footsteps outside his office. His two trusted men, Anton and Rudi, entered with guilty expressions, wearing their signature all-black outfits and dark sunglasses typically used during covert missions.“Forgive us, Mr. Baron,” Anton said apologetically. “We failed the task. Miss Nadine’s assistant is not in the police jail as we were informed.”Rudi nodded, adding, “We checked every cell, but there’s no sign of her.”Baron narrowed his eyes in anger. “Are you sure you checked properly? Are you absolutely certain she’s not there?” His voice echoed in the room, brimming with disappointment.“We’re sure, sir,” Anton replied. “We even confirmed with the guards. There’s no one matching the description of Miss Nadine’s assistant in custody.”Baron exhaled deeply, tryin
Darren raised an eyebrow, staring sharply at Nadine. "Of course, I approve, Mrs. Nadine," he said firmly.Nadine jumped, her eyes widening in surprise. "Approval from you, Kemal? How could I report this to the board just based on the permission of an ordinary employee?Darren smirked coldly. "Mrs. Nadine, it seems you've forgotten. I'm not just an ordinary employee. I am the CEO of this company," he said, his gaze filled with authority.Nadine's expression changed drastically. Panic crossed her face as she realized that the person she had been underestimating was the CEO appointed by the company’s owner. It was as though her defenses crumbled in an instant. Her face turned pale, but she tried to regain control. "Are you the one who has the right to give permission?" she stammered.Darren simply nodded slightly. "That's correct, Mrs. Nadine. All activities of this company are under my control. Now, let's review the CCTV footage so we can all know the truth."With a trembling voice and
Darren stared at Rocky and the four other employees with calm composure. "I understand you feel a sense of incompatibility, but you know, finding stable employment out there isn’t easy. Here, you already have good positions, decent incomes, and a conducive work environment. Are you willing to give it all up just because of provocation from someone who wants to see this company fall?"Rocky and the others fell silent, their gazes shifting as they reconsidered their decisions."The person provoking you knows that my leadership will bring significant changes, changes that won’t benefit them. They want to exploit your emotions to weaken this company. But I’m not here just to lead; I’m here to make this company stronger, and I want your welfare to improve as the company grows."Darren's words seemed to strike a chord. Some of them looked down, contemplating his message, while Rocky sighed, clearly reevaluating his choice."Thank you for your time. If you decide to stay, I hope you’ll fully
Darren drove his car out of the Anugerah Langit Corporation office building, his sharp eyes scanning every detail of the deserted road. His mood was still filled with satisfaction after his appointment as CEO, a move that cornered Nadine and dealt a blow to Baron. However, he knew Baron and his son wouldn’t stay idle after this.As he turned sharply on a quiet road leading to his house, a loud explosion suddenly came from the right side of his car. The front right tire burst, causing the vehicle to lose balance instantly. The car’s high speed made it veer dangerously toward the guardrail.Darren gripped the steering wheel tightly, his body tense but his mind focused. Realizing this was an act of sabotage, he quickly turned the wheel to the left to stabilize the car’s position. His heart pounded, but he kept his panic in check to maintain control.He took a deep breath and gradually reduced the speed, trying to prevent the car from spinning out of control. By then, the front brakes wer
"Alright, I'll meet her shortly," Darren said to the staff.The woman then left Darren's office, leaving him deep in thought, trying to guess what the baron’s daughter had planned.Darren decided to confront Nadine cautiously. He knew all too well that she tended to be arrogant and aggressive. Being the Baron's daughter, Nadine was used to getting everything she wanted. Darren took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself. He knew that even a single emotional misstep could ruin his cover and derail the carefully crafted plans he had laid out.When he arrived at Nadine’s office, he knocked lightly on the door, and from inside came her cold voice, “Come in!”Darren pushed the door open and stepped inside. Nadine stood arrogantly in front of her desk, eyeing Darren from head to toe. She did not invite him to sit, a clear attempt to control the emotional dynamic of the room.“From now on, I will lead this company,” Nadine began confidently. “Ms. Vina? She’s as good as fired. So make sure
Darren collapsed onto the sofa in his apartment. The day had been exhausting, filled with office intrigues, and just as he thought he could enjoy some peace, his phone rang. The name "Spy Eye" appeared on the screen, immediately putting him on alert. As his trusted informant, Spy Eye only called for urgent matters.“Yes, what is it?” Darren asked as he answered the call.“Boss, there’s a big problem,” Spy Eye’s raspy voice came through. “The managers… they’re dead. Someone infiltrated the place where we were keeping them.”Darren froze, his rage threatening to boil over. Those managers, involved in the company’s embezzlement scandal, were key witnesses against Baron. Their deaths significantly complicated his plans to expose Baron's crimes.“How could this happen? Didn’t you secure the location properly?” Darren’s voice was stern, nearly thunderous.“We had layered security in place, Boss. But something went wrong. The assassin was highly professional—no trace left behind. There wasn’
That night, Nadine sat in the spacious living room of her family home, pouting with a face full of frustration. She glared at Baron, her father, who calmly sipped his coffee in the chair beside her. Nadine couldn't hide her doubts about her father's plan.“Papa, are you sure Darren will agree? "We've already informed numerous individuals, including Kemal, about my engagement to Darren," Nadine sighed deeply. She looked at her father with worry. “But I’m not sure he’ll just go along with it. We haven’t seen each other in ages. He might already have someone else in mind.”Baron placed his coffee cup on the table and looked at his daughter with conviction. “Nadine, don’t worry. Darren won’t refuse. You know, when he was a boy, Darren was very close to you. He even... loved you,” Baron said with a smile, trying to remind Nadine of their past.Nadine turned her gaze away, slightly comforted by her father’s words. “That was when we were kids, Papa... We were in elementary school. We’re adul
Three days after the incident at the restaurant, the atmosphere at Anugerah Langit Corporation's headquarters felt tenser than usual. Employees whispered to each other, spreading the news that Baron, the rarely seen branch director, had arrived at the headquarters with a cold expression. Nadine walked alongside her father with a sly look, as if confident her plan would go perfectly.In Nadine's office, Baron sat arrogantly in the large chair, waiting for Darren—or, as he was known there, Kemal. He knew his daughter had arranged this meeting to teach a lesson to the man who dared to oppose her.Soon, there was a knock on the door, and Darren entered calmly. Nadine shot him a scornful look, while Baron stared at him sharply, not even bothering to invite him to sit.Darren stood tall, meeting Baron's gaze with a challenging look. Only the sound of Nadine’s breathing could be heard in the otherwise silent room. Darren could feel the tension in the air, but he remained calm, even though it
Richard tried to speak once more, his voice full of desperation. “Mr. William, please, listen to me. This man… he’s just pretending! That VIP card must be fake, or he’s just making up a story to deceive us all!”Mr. William looked at Richard, his anger now completely uncontrollable. He raised his hand, and in an instant, slapped Richard firmly. The sound of the slap echoed throughout the room, causing a few guests nearby to gasp.“I’ve had enough of your nonsense, Richard!” Mr. William’s voice was sharp and full of fury. “Do you know what the Gold VIP card means in this place? I only made one—just one—and I know exactly what it looks like. The owner of the Gold VIP card might as well be the owner of this restaurant.”Richard froze, his face paling as he realized the magnitude of his mistake. His body began to tremble, and he slowly fell to his knees on the floor, begging for forgiveness.“Mr. William, I… I’m begging you… give me one more chance. I didn’t know… I really didn’t know.”B