EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 245's

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“The center has agreed that I should speak to you before they take action. Actually a lot of rumors skewed around the company about you.” I frowned, today I don't feel like hearing rumors about me. Maybe it's because I'm too focused on work?

“You didn't hear? Employees here, except your men of course, say that you decided to get married fast because of getting pregnant out of wedlock.” I'm trying to hold back my smile hearing all that, goddamn gossip!

“No. My marriage was arranged by the family because of some important things to unite the two families, not because I was pregnant out of wedlock.”

Mr. Ginanjar is still judging me from his sight. “Then other employees also began to say that you are a favorite employee of HRD because you often apply for leave. It makes employees protest, it's not good. Centers and branches will get special visits from our new partners, half shareholders, owners of the Eternity group, so we have to get ready and the rumors circulating are not good for our management.”

I quietly folded my lips deeper trying to resist the urge to reveal everything, tempted to tell him that actually Mr. Evano, who leads the Eternity group is his real father but again it does not solve the gossip.

“So, the center has prepared a dismissal for me?” Guess me.

Mr. Ginanjar took a long breath. “Yes. One of them.”

“Then others?” My toot.

“They've appointed someone to replace you. Someone who has been prepared since the last few weeks.”

Nice work! My body in the company for almost seven years seemed meaningless. BUM. I was replaced by someone new to training the last few weeks.

“I know, it feels unfair considering the services you gave years to the company then they easily replace you just like that, but this has been a final decision by the center.” Mr. Ginanjar displayed a real helpless expression on his face, in the organizational structure, me and him were as good as in office.

“Just because I permission leave and gossip it, they want me to quit my job? During this time I rarely apply for leave, even when my time is in for college as well. Can't they assume I took time off from the previous months? After all during the holidays, I always ask for periodic reports from children every day.”

“Lately, the center people are being sensitive, they urge me to immediately talk to you about this first. They'll give you a week to clean up and hand over.” Mr. Ginanjar's helpless voice made me very angry. Not on this guy, but on the center guys.

“Usually a handover of at least one month, that's what they always emphasize on us ‘kan?” Tanyaku was nodded directly by Mr. Ginanjar.

“I heard this from another branch head, the center is being overwhelmed with their preparations due to the visit of the new shareholder. There is little help on the problem in the center offered by other companies, but on condition of hiring someone.” The whisper of Mr. Ginanjar instantly gave me some goosebumps. I don't know why there was one conclusion that suddenly formed in my mind.

“Let me guess, what the person this center hires asks to be in my position now?”

“At first the center did not want of course, you are a deep employee who can form an avenger team like now, even without you on the spot, he said, they can walk as they should but still give you the details of their work report. They respect you and you are very familiar. To be honest, the other branch heads are envious to see your teamwork, from the bottom of my heart, I am also very grateful to you for forming such a great team for our branch, it helped a lot with my team. But I was powerless when the center had decided on this. They thought maybe without you, your men would still be a good team going forward after seeing the example with the new man, what was his name, Yudha? Your team is running as it should when Yudha replaced you a few days ago.”

My heart was very troubled, not because I was fired or about to be replaced, but the time they gave for the handover was too short, I can't bear to leave the others in a hurry to give the job to someone else. Even though I have to resign but I still want the best for the team.

“I used to offer Yudha for this position before talking to you, but she didn't want to and said she would resign from her training period, it seems like she's not interested in this job anymore.” Said.

Oh of course!

Yudha came here just to get acquainted with me, she already had an important position in Evano's father's company, moreover she turned out to be a relative of the father's assistant, Wildan.

“But I think at least the person who will replace you once directly studied with you, better than a completely new person, and the children also seem to like Yudha, but… you're not surprised.” Mr. Ginanjar looked at me full of probes.

“You know ‘kan reason he didn't receive it? Can you persuade him?”

For a while, we were both silent, preoccupied with each other's thoughts. Though I promised Bayu would work harder to make him proud, but hearing that I would be fired was very wrong.

“I will send you a resignation letter after this.” I said that finally the one who got the attention of Mr. Ginanjar again.

“If it's a central decision, I can't do anything. I'll be preparing a handover soon.”

“Are you okay?” Mr. Ginanjar's attentive voice allowed me to make a small smile after our conversation just now.

“Yes. I'm okay.”

“Then, what are your plans after this?”

“Hmm...” I rack my thinking brain. “I will focus on lectures while waiting for another work call.”

“You have got a job offer before?” Mr. Ginanjar looked at me suspiciously.

I smiled a little “Actually, someone offered me a job earlier, but I ignored it, but after hearing this, maybe not a coincidence?”

Mr. Ginanjar snorted in annoyance. “Of course considering you can form an avenger team, maybe that person wants to recruit you.”

Of course it wasn't just that guy, my own real father offered me a job yesterday. This is definitely no coincidence.

“Sorry I can't do anything. But, it was great to work with you all this time.” Mr. Ginanjar smiled and extended his hand. I welcomed his hand department and smiled back.

“I will do a handover well. But can I have a little help, sir?”

“What help?” Mr. Ginanjar frowned in wonder and curiosity after releasing our hands.

“Can you find out who spread rumors about me first? Because it's all a lie. I want to make sure to clear my name first before getting out of here.”

“Of course. I'll find out.” Answer Mr. Ginanjar directly.

“Oh yes, do you know, the person who will replace me, when will he come? So I can explain some things to him about the conditions here.” My clenched hands held a mix of irritated and curious emotions

in my mind.

I don't know who that person is, but my mind has guessed him exactly.

“I haven't heard from you yet, but I'll find out soon.”

“Good. Thank you, sir. If so, I say goodbye to the room to send a letter of resignation to the center. They would have been happy to welcome the letter.”

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