The Essence Of The Darkness
Episode 102: New Threats
Hello, pops,
this is part 7/10 of Crazy update. Author can not guarantee the ten-tenth is posted together yes because there is a review system from mangatoon.
Kemus2an alone can be posted together, but if not (separate posts with time lag hours/days) then it is expected permaclumannya
Regards,
Ay
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"You must have known Akram and Elios. And the other one, introduce, she is Elana, my personal assistant," Xavier immediately introduced in a carefree tone, while his hand moved gesturing for Elana to come forward.
"Oh, hi, Elana. I'm Cradence Evening. It was nice to know that Xavier Light had an assistant that he was so proud of. He mentioned your name several times in our conversation, so I was sure that you must be special," the man said in an unusually polite tone with a very elegant voice.
Inevitably, Elana welcomes Craden's hand, with a slightly nervous attitude because she knows for sure that Akram is looking with a piercing glare behind him.
"Thank you, sir..."
"Call Craden, just relax. We will interact a lot in the future and work together to solve this work problem, so it would be better if we leave a formal attitude to each other." said Craden, still with her elegant chivalry
Elana nodded her head. "Well, thank you, Craden," for some reason even though the man in front of her spoke softly, Elana felt a strong urge not to refute. Perhaps that is the real charisma of Craden, the ability to force others to follow his will, but in an elegant way.
"Maybe we've got an introduction here and started discussing the matter of work," Akram suddenly moved forward and forced Elana to retreat so that Elana's body position was blocked and covered by her body. It is clear that Akram wants to cut off the interaction between Craden and Elana.
"I need time to read all the financial statements that are here before I move to gather evidence" Craden did not dispute Akram's words at all, the man turned his head towards Xavier and immediately asked. "And given your character, you must have prepared the data, right?"
"Of course I prepared it. Neatly and arranged according to your standards. Once again thanks to my assistant who helped me," Xavier threw a seductive glance back at Elana which only Elana received with a thin nod holding back the embarrassed wedge.
Indeed, so early, Xavier has ordered him to sort all digital data neatly without blame according to the standards he has set. The man also took the time to teach her patiently and did not show any demeaning or upset when Elana made a mistake out of ignorance. Thanks to Xavier because Elana finally finished her job brilliantly.
"Good day, Mr. Akram. My name is Maya, I am an assistant to Mr. Craden who is currently specifically coming to accompany Mr. Craden in order to provide assistance to your company. I'm so excited for the opportunity to meet you, because I admire you, I mean, I admire your greatness in managing this company so that it can be great success and be in the top position compared to other companies of the like." the beautiful woman who had been accompanying Craden had suddenly decided to take over the stage. He stood slightly forward in front of Craden, extending his hand with excited eyes and a twinkle of unshakable admiration towards Akram.
Akram was stunned, slightly tilting his head to stare at the figure who introduced himself as Maya. Afterwards he nodded his thin head, and received Maya's helping hand with a brief introduction.
"good. Given that you are Craden's assistant, I'm sure that you are a competent person" Akram said in a stiff formal tone.
Craden chuckled and nodded his head.
"You don't know Maya Ameer? If you spend time reading business and economics books, you'll know about them. She is a child genius in finance and economics, getting the best grades in acceleration class when she is the youngest student, getting her master's degree when she was just seventeen years old, then obtained a brilliant achievement in other financial fields, until he became the seizure of all large companies that want to store this precious treasure," Craden smiled slanted and glanced at Maya. "I was lucky enough that he chose me to be his mentor."
"That's all because you have a great skill set and I hope to get a lot of knowledge from you" Maya replied in a shy manner. The woman blushed but her eyes continued to steal glances towards Akram, as if she was trying to make sure that Akram heard clearly the praise directed at her.
Unfortunately, Akram Night only put on an expressionless face. The man nodded his head slightly, then turned his attention back to Xavier.
"Because all the data is ready? Are you going to start working today? If so, I'll have the meeting room next door that's also on this floor set up for Craden."
"No need," Craden replied quickly. "I know the meeting room next door is as large as an auditorium that can accommodate more people. It would be troublesome to remodel that room just for the sake of me being here for a while. After all, working in such a large room will not feel comfortable. I think the problem of this financial leak and the collection of evidence, if done intensely, can be solved in a short time. So, I don't need to get a special room. Just add one table in here so I can work in the room with Xavier, and another table outside for my assistant."
"I think I'd work more effectively if I worked near you, Craden," Maya suddenly said confidently. The existence of Akram Night he admired in this room made him want to look great and dazzling in his eyes, so he became compelled to act a little arrogantly without realizing it. During Craden's time as an assistant, the man has treated him as a friend, colleague and friend, which is why Maya sometimes forgets that his status is Craden's assistant and not his peer. "So, let me also get a table inside this room" he said quickly.
"Hmm," Craden just muttered. There was a glimmer of dislike gleaming in his eyes when he heard Maya take her own decision stepping over him. But Craden quickly regained control, putting on his usual smile and polite face and looking questioningly at Xavier and Akram. "Then, the two of us might trouble you. Can you make that arrangement? Added a temporary table for me and Maya in Xavier's room?"
This time Craden turned his head towards Xavier and stared curiously. "Of course you don't mind. I know that you don't like working with strangers." Craden wasn't pointing to himself, he was talking about Maya. Yes, since Xavier and Craden had been close to each other for a long time, it was not a problem if Craden came to interrupt Xavier's workspace for some time. But Maya who asked to be in the same room is certainly not expected at all. And Craden doesn't want Xavier to feel uncomfortable with this arrangement.
But, unexpectedly Xavier just shrugged his shoulders as if he did not care.
"No problem. This room was quite outside for everything," Xavier stared at Akram with great calculation. "Maybe I'll also make arrangements for Elana to work in this room to make it easier for us..."
"No," Akram growled quickly. His voice was so possessive, it was almost frightening that it made everyone in the room turn their heads confused in surprise. However, their gazes did not affect Akram at all. The man looked straight at Xavier with a real menacing look. "Elana will be outside, at her same table with Elios. That's my decision."
"Do you think it won't be difficult for me to go back and forth in and out of the room if I need Elana to help me? That's efficiency..."
"Xavier," Akram calls Xavier's name to stop any sentence Xavier might come up with. His chin was raised and his eyes were so terrifying. It was as if Akram was ready to tear Xavier apart if the man dared to go against him. "I am your boss and my decision is absolute here. If you don't accept my decision, we'll meet at the next board meeting and let's see how many of them defend you and how many of them defend me." in an arrogant gesture, Akram turned around without waiting for the reaction of the people he left behind. But not forgetting, he turned his head towards Elios and gave an indisputable short order. "Take Elana with you" she said quickly, then stepped ahead of everyone and left the room.
Silence stretched among all the people Akram had left behind dramatically. Elios was the first to realize the situation and said to divide the silence.
"Please pardon. Since Elana is new here, Mr. Akram assigned me to be Elana's mentor. I think if viewed from an effective angle or not, Elana still has to learn and that means requiring assistance from me. I think the arrangement for Elana to sit next to me is the best arrangement for now" Elios turned his eyes and looked at Xavier, full of requests so that Xavier does not make light problems such as seating arrangements into something complicated. "I think Mr. Xavier can understand this as well" he said in a cautious tone.
"No problem. I will follow the most efficient way. You can go, Elios," Xavier's eyes turned toward Elana and her gaze turned soft. "And you too, Elana. Continue what you learned from Elios. I'll call you if I need you" he ordered in a casual tone clad in decisiveness.
Elana nodded her head, she also said a farewell greeting towards Craden who put on a smile and towards Maya who seemed to have just realized her existence and reckoned herself blatantly, marked by the gaze of the woman's eyes that watched Elana from the tip of her head to the end of her hair. Afterwards, Elana left the room following the steps of Elios in front of her.
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"Are we going to work right away? Because I'm ready..." Craden turned his gaze toward Xavier's file-filled desk, but his attention was then turned to Xavier who instead stepped away from his desk and sat back on the sofa.
"No. You just took a long trip last night, and almost all the work I've done. You just have to clarify it to ascertain the truth of all the data, then collect our evidence and issue the results of the investigation legally. It can be done later. There's nothing urgent, because even the perpetrators haven't realized they've been caught."
"Is that why you told me to come here in secret without any prior announcement?" Craden smiled, then took a seat next to Xavier, while Maya, who was also in the room, sat on the sofa opposite them.
"Did you make it into this country without making a furore?" ask Xavier cheerfully.
"Of course I succeeded, I used a private jet with an unrecorded flight that was kept secret by the security forces. No one knew I was coming here except you. He has been putting his investigators to watch over me, ever since I set foot into this country."
"Kram will always be on your guard" Xavier chuckled. "And I'm happy for it."
"Mr Xavier, I would like to ask, why did you appoint someone like Elana to be your assistant? I've read a lot of articles about you, you are a god in the field of stock games because all the business decisions you take always lead to huge profits. Everyone follows your advice and opinions in the field of business without daring to question you. I'm also one of those who admire your intelligence. But. Your assistant, in no way reflects your extraordinary intelligence. He looked too innocent, inexperienced and still needed a lot of study. Why don't you take a competent assistant..." Maya again forced to take over the conversation by spouting long question sentences, making Cavier and Craden inevitably turn to her.
"Aide like you, you mean?" Xavier was still smiling despite the lightning flashing in his eyes.
Unfortunately, the warning lightning in Xavier's eyes was not captured by Maya at all. His vigilance was covered by his high self-confidence, so he forgot how to behave.
"Yes. Like me for example. I have good qualifications with unquestionable intelligence. My superiors will find it very helpful with my near-perfect performance. Isn't it the goal of a busy boss to pick up an assistant? Looking for someone who can simplify and ease the task? If you choose a youngster like Elana to be an assistant, with her lack of experience and innocence, she will only be a burden and a stumbling block that will trouble you."
Xavier's expression darkened slightly as he digested Maya's patronizing sentence, the man scapegoated and looked relaxed, but there was tension slipping from his muscles.
"I have my own judgment and my judgment is always right. When I find the potential of someone, then leave that person in my hands and he will get his best potential. Lana may look innocent and inexperienced, but in my hands, she will be the best, "Xavier squinted. "Don't be surprised if later he becomes many times better than you. Because, people who feel themselves the best, usually let their guard down and stop trying. They will be overtaken by people who realize they are still stupid so they encourage themselves to continue learning. Human success is never final, they must keep moving if they do not want to be pursued by the learners behind them."
Xavier's words stretched through the air, echoing a real awkwardness that pierced all the way into Maya's psyche. He did not expect that his attempt to help get a cold response was a little insulting.
Actually, what potential is in Elana that looks innocent and certainly much more stupid than him that makes Xavier insistent on maintaining him as his assistant and defending him desperately?
Don't-don't... Elana is the kind of woman who sells her body behind the mask of innocence, then pursues the ambition to obtain high standing by forcing Xavier to appoint her as his assistant? Yes, even though the appearance of the woman is innocent, Maya will not be surprised if Elana turns out to be Xavier's mistress who is greedy and does not mind using indecent ways to achieve her goals.
As a man who gained a career and a high position by using his brain and his great abilities, Maya really does not like cheap women who use shortcuts to gain power.
Just look at it later, Maya will show Xavier, to Akram, to everyone in this place, that women like Elana, are, just a trash of bullies that should be removed because it has no use to be in this place!
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Hello, pops,
this is part 7/10 of Crazy update. Author can not guarantee the ten-tenth is posted together yes because there is a review system from mangatoon.
Masy2an alone can be posted together, but if not (separate post with time lag hours/days) then it is expected permaklumanny
Regards,
Ay
Note Author: The story of Cradence Evening is planned to be a new novel author project. But I don't know if it will be posted here after Essence Of The Darkness is over or not. If so, the author will definitely make an announcement here, and of course he DOES NOT PAIR WITH MAYA.
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