20: 'Special employee'
"Damn! I bet we won't get extra this time. Boss surely mad at us," Guy A said.
"This is all your fault! Didn't I say just follow any of the cars? Following the wrong car is better than losing the trail while bickering to follow which car! So embarrassing!" Guy B said while grunting.
Guy A who drove the car scratches the back of his head. "You can't put the blame on me. Before this, I told you that we should ride in different cars. I park here and you parked further away. But still, you insisted on getting in the same car just because you're too lazy to drive! If we did just like what I suggest, we can follow both of the cars!"
The dumb and dumber keep bickering. They didn't realize someone was approaching their car.
The knocks on the car window shocked both of them.
"Holy shit! Damn!" Both of them curse when they see the tall and sturdy man wearing the black suit.
The man flickers his fingers asking them to roll down the window. Guy B got no choice but did as he was told. They were busted anyway so why would they flee.
"Good evening, brothers." Sam smiles but it looks terrifying instead of friendly.
"May I know, how long do you guys plan to stay here? Another week? A month? Or maybe a year?"
"........." The lackeys didn't answer and just glanced at him.
Sam shrugs his shoulders. He takes out his phone and shows the footage of them sneaking around the mansion ground.
Guy A and Guy B pretend to stay calm but their trembling lashes betrayed their acts.
"My employer said having you guys around the house is disturbing his peace. He hates pests. So, if you don't want to be dragged away by the police it is better to leave as soon as possible. Just want to let you guys know, my employer is close to the Chief of Police, so once you guys go behind the bars, it is hard to go outside."
Both of them scoff. Without any delay, Guy A starts the engine.
"Ha! By the way, my employer said, tell your boss to meet him directly if he has some curiosity that wants to be answered. Don't go around like someone who just got rejected by his one-sided love." Sam taps the door and smiles.
Guy A steps on the gas and leaves immediately. Both of them thought the same,
'We're dead.'
Guy B makes a phone call and says they want to meet urgently. Kenji asked them to come to his house.
Standing outside while gazing at the stars, Kenji waits for his men in the garden. The two men approached him slowly from behind.
"Boss," both of them greet.
Without turning his head, Kenji asks, "What's so important that you can't say it through the phone?"
Guy A gulping down his saliva before spilling the truth. No reaction from Kenji only scares them more.
Kenji's silence only meant two things. Either he is too angry to vent his frustration or he got another trick on his sleeve. Both guys are hoping for the second one.
Kenji crosses his arms over his chest. It looks like he is thinking about Tsujihara Kevin.
'I can't tell this guy whether he is used to this kind of thing to the point he no longer cares he was being stalked or...he is acting too calm to hide something. He is someone that is hard to get along with.' Kenji huffs.
"What else did he say?"
Guy A fidgets. "He said that...if you have something you're curious about, he asked you to meet him directly. Don't act like a stalker when his love has been rejected."
Kenji laughs out loud. He smirks. 'No wonder he has become successful at such a young age. What a daring young man! But never underestimate someone with years of experience in this cruel world.'
"Alright. You guys can stop looking out at his house. No matter how long you guys stay, you'll gain nothing."
"B- but...Boss..."
Kenji waves his hand, beckoning them to leave. "Don't worry. I will still pay for your useless work these past few weeks."
Both of them heave a sigh of relief. A bit regretful that they won't get extra payment but as long as they got the payment that has been promised, it is good enough. If they are being thrifty, they can last for two months with the money.
"Th- then...what about Tsujihara Kevin?" Guy B asks.
"You don't have to care about him. I'll think of a way to have contact with him." Kenji waves his hand vigorously, asking them to leave instantly.
Kenji decides not to care about Tsujihara Kevin in the meantime but it doesn't mean he has been deleted from Kenji's "threat list". But for now, he wants to focus more on strengthening Evo's relationship with Hina Corp.
Yesterday, Hina Corp. transferred the money and the amount is not disappointing. Kenji thought of making a long-term partnership with Hina Corp. but he needs to persuade them with some "treats and benefits".
A few days later, Ian Lewis, leader of the pharma food project went to Evo Org. to discuss some matter as been ordered by Randi. Besides Randi's PA, Lewis also knew about the real aim of this project.
Ian, 34 years old, is an honest and full of integrity worker. He is always being trusted by Randi to handle big projects. So, this time he is picked again to be the leader.
Bringing along the documents needed, Ian went to Evo Org. around 6:30 pm. This is what Randi ordered him to do. Kenji didn't mind the time. He is used to entertaining the investor or client after working hours.
At this time, many Evo staff are getting ready to go home so the ground floor is crowded. Strutting into the huge building, Ian is attracting attention with his 188cm height and sturdy build. His slightly tanned skin, sharp jaw and silky black hair make all the women, even men, stare at him.
Ian went directly to the front desk. "Hi. Good evening. I am Ian Lewis from Hina Corp. I have an appointment with Mr. Hamada Kenji."
"Y- Yes. Co- come with me, sir." The front desk girl stutters. Her face flushed when she saw the stunning male in front of her.
The girl leads Ian to the elevator and brings him to the top floor.
"Thank you," Ian said to the girl as they reached Kenji's office. The girl is reluctant to leave and if it's possible, she wants to wait until the meeting ends and ask Ian for dinner together.
Ian, oblivious to the girl's intention, directly enters the office, leaving the girl with her unspoken words.
As soon as Ian enters, Kevin is already waiting for him on the couch. "Good evening, Mr. Hamada. Sorry for suggesting an unusual timing for this meeting." Ian greets.
With a wide smile, Kenji grabs Ian's reached-out hand, "No worry. No worries. I'm used to it. In business, there is no such thing as 'unusual timing'. Businessmen practically work 24 hours."
Ian shows his business smile and nods.
"So, what is it that Mr. Ian wants to discuss with me?" Kenji asks right after both of them took a seat.
Ian leans slightly forward, "Firstly, we would like to request for formula patent for all the pharma foods. We know that Evo Org. was the one who came up with the formula and produced those pharma foods for us but still, we still need some security."
Kenji knows the 'security' they meant is Hina Corp. doesn't want other companies to ask them to produce the same products and end up selling them at much lower prices in the market. This will affect their sales.
Formula patent is normal in the pharmaceutical or nutricosmetic industry.
With the growth of the nutricosmetic industry, many pharmaceutical companies tried to create a formula for a certain product then sell it to various new businesses so they can rebrand it with their own brand. So basically, most of the beauty products or supplements out there have the same formula just different brands.
[A/N: Nutricosmetics refers to dietary supplements and functional food that are taken orally to provide beauty benefits.]
Therefore, Hina Corp. requested a formula patent to avoid "same but cheaper" products emerging in the market soon after they launch the products.
To be honest, if Hina Corp. didn't come today, Kenji did think of selling the formula to other companies. Able to produce the same products as a huge company like Hina Corp., those small and new businesses surely will take this advantage.***
However, Hina Corp. already thinks ahead of these incoming problems that might arise, so they quickly requested to patent the formula for all the pharma foods.
Kenji feels slightly reluctant but he cannot afford to offend the largest investor. While pondering for a moment, someone knocks and pushes open the door.
Kenji just glances at the door then his corner lip is raised. Without saying anything, he lets the other person enter.
Ian also didn't turn around and faced forward, waiting for Kenji's answer. But he suddenly froze when he saw the person who had just come in to bring the drinks.
Wearing a thin white shirt that when a bright light reflects on his shirt will show his skin and even his...nipples. Black tight leather pants holding his round ass firmly. Even the air around that person seems too... sexy and seductive. Any man will be drawn to him.
Ian knits his eyebrows. 'Are the workers really allowed to wear something like this? Isn't this kinda violating the business casual dress code? This looks like a club worker instead of an office worker. Is Evo really this cheap?'
Looking at Ian's gaze on the specimen, Kenji smirks. James Randi is a loyal middle-aged married man so he might not be interested in this kind of thing. But in front of him is a healthy young man who can never resist temptation.
The specimen also can feel the stare from Ian, he lowers his head. Somehow, he already can guess his fate from the way Kenji smiles at him.
Right after he sends the drinks, the specimen leaves the room. Ian's eyes keep following him until he is out of sight.
Kenji fakes a cough. He picks up the cup and sips on the warm coffee, "Mr. Ian... interested in my worker? You can't stop looking at him."
Ian rubs his nape, slightly embarrassed with his act. "N- No... it's just... Why would he wear something like that? Isn't that too...revealing? It seems a little bit inappropriate for an office worker to dress like that."
Kenji chuckles. "He is not an office worker. He is a 'special employee'. Didn't Mr. Hamada tell you anything?"
Ian suddenly remembered what Kenji told him about Evo Org. dark side or their underground business. Before this, it was hard for him to believe it but now after seeing the man before, he hundred percent believes it. That 'special employee' must be used to entertain the investors and clients.
Ian stiffly laughs. "Y-Yes...Mr. Hamada did tell me before."
Both of them continued discussing and Kenji agreed to patent the formula for Hina Corp.
The time shows 7:45 pm and it is already dark outside. Ian wants to take his leave but Kenji stops him.
"Mr. Ian, aren't you interested in our 'special employee' just now? How about you have dinner with him? Then...you can spend time with him right after. How about that?"
Ian is about to say no but Kenji's words suddenly ring in his ears.
"We're making a deal with those scums because we want to expose their immoral experiment. No matter how hard, we will bring them down and save all those who became their victims."
Ian swallows back his previous words then starts his acting. "Then, I will take that offer. It seems like I can't get him out of my mind."
Kenji laughs out loud. He is satisfied with the answer. Without any delays, he asks a staff member to bring Kevin to the suite on the floor below.
Ian was slightly surprised when he reached the second top floor. The whole floor looks like a hotel, unlike a normal company. It looks as if he is in a different building.
"Please wait a moment, sir. Meals will be served soon." The staff bows then turn to leave after leading Ian to the suite. And of course, the suite looks like a hotel suite.
Ian looks around the room before the same previous staff rings the bell on the door and pushes a trolley filled with two sets of meals that come with red wine.
The staff sets the meals and wine on the coffee table. "Your companion will arrive soon. Please enjoy your 'meal'." The staff left Ian dumbfounded.
Ian feels like he is in a hotel. He just told Kenji that he wants to meet with the 'special employee' but looking at the setup, Ian thought this must be a normal thing and what they prepared ahead for the clients.
While Ian was lost in thought, the bell rang again and the 'special employee' walked into the suite.
***This paragraph means the small business will be like "I sell the same product with the same formula but with a cheaper price." So they wanna say to their customers that Hina Corp. is just using their brand name to sell it at a high price. This will impact Hina Corp. sales.
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