Chương 48: Chapter 03: I’m Taking over.

In a conference room on I-ISLAND:

Seven men sat in a luxurious conference room, their ages varied from mid-forties to late seventies. Each, a man of background, wealth and influence in the states.

"What do you gentlemen think about the asian brat buying this over?" an old man with a portly visage spoke first.

"Well, the brat sure has been making waves in the recent years. 'God of Wealth', that's not a title that you paste on people without proper qualifications. Regardless, we all were paid enough to be sitting here without missing anyone; the boy is sharp and calculating. Let's face it, none of us can't say that we were or even are better than the brat without changing our facial contours." Another man with a calm outlook spoke in a calm manner.

"While all of that might be right, but let's come down to the facts, can you guys take orders from a brat that has yet to have a single hair on his face? I might be a laid-back person, but you arrogant bunch of oldies following another's lead and that too of a brat's no less, never thought I would see the day." A blond man spoke in a happy go lucky manner.

"Simon, you might have become an adult, but before us you are still a brat none the less, yet we gave you the same chair as us, the only reason you are here speaking with that ridiculous smiley face of yours without being thrown out of the window is that you are capable enough to be tolerated." One of the three old men spoke for the first time.

"James is correct, we are here because we see the merit of being here today. We are businessmen, we only care about the profit and numbers, if you can't do a job by yourself, pay someone capable enough to do it for you." The second old man spoke as he picked up a file placed before him.

A knock was heard on the door and it swung open, two guards in tactical uniforms rushed in and scanned the room and signalled the others that the room is secured.

David walked into the room following the most handsome teenager that they had seen in their entire lives. Bluish silver hair with those mesmerizing azure eyes, tall for his age and with a body built like an athlete. Not too buff, but with muscles in the right proportions in the right places.

The four guards stood in position, ready for any threat that may come. The room grew tensed and Yuki and David took their seats as the men in the room stood up in respect as Yuki sat down. This was something that they did instinctually, they welcomed Yuki with awkwardly smiling faces.

"This might be our first direct meeting but I am going to spare the pleasantries and come down to the points. You might be the ones funding the I-ISLAND, but now that I am here, each of you will own no more than a five percent share of it and with the eight of you including David it would come down to a 40% collectively. The management would be taken off from you all because of your ineptitude, only David will be here as the figurehead from the researchers and you seven need to nominate one person to be your representative. You have a minute, decide." Yuki said as he placed his hands on the table with his fingers crossing each other.

The pressure in the room increased to the point that it was almost tangible, people were sweating in an air-conditioned room, the veterans of the business world were now sweating bullets as they whispered among each other.

"We choose Simon for the job, our deepest apologies to have failed to meet your expectations Mr. Yaorozu." The old man called James spoke in a soft voice.

"Refer to me as 'sir' unless we are in a private setting and don't apologize for your inability, make sure that you don't have to hear the same again for the same matter unless it's a praise. Now gentlemen, each of you were given a file to study prior to my arrival and I expect that you have at least gone through the basic summary of it by now." Yuki said as he stood up.

The others nodded and Yuki continued after scanning though their faces, "there are structural changes planned in the file and the things that would be added then on. The I-ISLAND will also be termed as the best aquarium to ever exist and I want it to be underwater, the reconstruction and remodelling work will be done by PARADISE and the security will be handed to THE GUARD. The blue prints are before you, state if you have any suggestions to give and make sure to give it a second thought before you speak."

Another silence descended in the conference room.

"We are still in need of infrastructure like medical facilities and proper places for food and recreation. And on that part, we suggest that the companies under us are brought in and given outlets." Simon spoke.

"Fair enough, but do note that there will be several benchmarks for quality and services that should be maintained seriously. Personally, I want you all to work in teams of two and handle the work handed to you. David will be handling the tech-attractions along with Simon."

"The second job is managing and staffing restaurants and café along with the food stalls across the island. This is a vital part of the strategy, so make sure whoever takes this job to always maintain the level of what you produce, I want absolute customer satisfaction."

"The third job will entail the tour guidance and assistance of recreation spots that will be staffed and maintained under you after proper background checks and training of the recruits, and make sure that the ones selected have a level of charm and eloquence along with a sharp head on their shoulders to handle unexpected problems."

"Finally, the most important job, making merchandise exclusive to the island. The stalls will be made and modelled by paradise, the production, sales and staffing will be left to you. The merch-designs are already prepared and validated, all that's left now is to allocate the three jobs and start the work. I want this place up and running in five months the latest." Yuki ended his speech.

"We will take your advice and divide the jobs and make sure it is done precise to your requirements. But the health and necessities were not covered, what are your plans regarding that?" James asked.

"They will be handled by the same standards as the KINGDOM and staffed and maintained under my staff." Yuki said standing up and the rest followed, none dared remain seated once he stood up from his chair.

"I wish you all the best on your endeavours, but make sure of one little detail. Any that fail to meet my expectations will be faced with dire consequences and it might even entail the deposing of stakeholders to replace them with competent men. On your toes gentlemen, the journey has just begun and I don't accept blames and excuses from my staff, if there are any among you who wish to leave, please do it right now, second chances are something that I am not known for giving."

Having said his piece, Yuki left the room and his guards followed with David showing the way.

The people inside heaved a sigh, while Simon broke the strained silence, "that was a monster, a monster that we just sold ourselves to, I don't know about you old men but I have a lot of work to do." He stormed out of the room.

*sigh*

"I have not been under this much pressure for a long time, this feeling of awe and trepidation, it's really been a long time since I felt something like this. It might not be bad you know, it feels like my old bones found their youth once again." Mathew, the silent old man spoke for the first time.

David and Yuki were walking to the laboratory as David was giving a summarized intro of the place and faculty. They arrived at the laboratory and the doors opened to reveal a beautiful girl around sixteen, she had blond hair freely falling to her waist and fair skin without any blemishes, a curvaceous figure and a gentle demeanour.

"Sir, this is my daughter Melissa Shields and Mel, this is Mr. Yaorozu I spoke about." David smiled as he introduced them to each other.

"It's a pleasure Miss. Shields, I was quite intrigued by your file and innovations, let us have a little chat while David rounds up the faculty for a little meet and greet." Yuki said as he took a seat on the table.

David left to gather up the researchers while Melissa sat across Yuki.

"Miss. Shields, let me be frank with my words and intentions. This place is not suitable for you." Yuki said in a smooth voice as naturally as he could, as if stating a fact.

While for Melissa, who had an inferiority complex because of being quirkless, the words felt like bombs dropping on her. Her face was down as the golden locks draped over her face and obscured it, she was an inch away from breakdown.

"So, join me in THANATOS. That would be a place befitting you, since it's birth I was the one who managed the helm and handled it personally and now it's time I find someone suitable for the job. Melissa Shields, I hereby invite you to join the THANATOS as it's CEO and Chief Designer, do you accept?"