Rival's Arrival
1684 Words
28th June, 2020
Someone entered the company...
"Good Morning Director!!"
"Good Morning Director!!"
"Good Morning Director!!"
-Greeted every staff of the company...
"Wow!! She looks so elegant..."
"She's so pretty... She also achieved the position of Marketing Director of our company at such a young age... She's also from a rich family... No wonder, every man dream about marrying her..."
"But I could only find her interest in our President... You know!! She has been sticking to our President whole day like a gum..."
"Hey!! Our President is also from a rich family... I heard... He gave up his rich family business to fulfill his dream of becoming a game designer... Also, our President and Marketing Director are childhood sweethearts..."
"Really!! Then they must be fated to be together... Moreover they both form a perfect match..."
Everyone at the company started gossiping after the arrival of the Marketing Director...
Mr Jeong knocked and entered Ray's office...
"Boss!! The Marketing Director has returned from her business trip..."
The Marketing Director entered Ray's office...
She gave a glamorous smile and asked,
"Did you miss me, Ray??"
"Did you get the approval from Mr. Charles??" asked Ray.
The Marketing Director spoke with a bad temper,
"Ray!! I went on a business trip for the company... It's been 15 days... You should have at least asked me about how I was doing there... But you!!
All you know is only work..."
"Okay I'll ask then... How were you doing there??" asked Ray unwillingly.
"Mr. Charles was almost ready to sign with us... But another company interfered... He seems to be interested in their game design also... So, he wants both the companies to prepare their game demos before 31st July... And he'll organize an event where he'll announce the approval of any one game... He would take the decision of cooperation only after watching both the demos...
I'm sure, the game that will get the approval of Mr Charles will be a big hit of the year..." spoke the Marketing Director.
"Which company could be so bold to interfere at the last moment??" asked Ray.
"Aa... It's the 'Starlight Gamings'..." replied Hyuna.
Ray remained silent for a while and then spoke out,
"Not a big deal...
It's enough time for us to finish designing the demo...
Oh! I have to introduce you to someone..."
Ray rang the bell to call his assistant...
"Did you call me Boss??" asked Siyi at the doorstep of Ray's office.
"Get in..." said Ray.
He continued, "Meet her... She's the Marketing Director of our company, Miss Hyuna..."
Siyi got startled when Hyuna turned her face towards her...
Siyi spoke out in surprise, "Hyuna...!!"
"Siyi!! What are you doing here??" asked Hyuna.
"I forgot to introduce her... She's my new personal assistant, Miss Siyi...
I know that you both are familiar with each other... Hope you both can get along well..." spoke Ray.
"Siyi!! Announce the programming department that we'll have meeting in 10 minutes..." ordered Ray.
"Okay Boss..." replied Siyi and left.
"Ray!! Why did you appoint her as your assistant?? Don't you know about her family background??" asked Hyuna.
"Her family background has nothing to do with her job... Moreover, she got hired by the PR department with her own abilities... It has nothing to do with me...
You can go and prepare the files for the meeting... And don't call me Ray at the company..." spoke Ray and went out of his office.
Hyuna lost her temper after noticing Siyi...
She went to Siyi and asked, "Siyi!! What's your purpose for joining this company??"
Siyi replied with a smile, "I knew you would come to ask me this question... Don't worry!! It has nothing to do with Ray..."
Hyuna continued,
"Oh right!! I forgot to tell you...
About Ray and me...
We both are together since high school...
We completed our high school graduation together...
We got graduated from the same university together...
And now... As you can see...
We have established this company together...
And you know what, my father is the major investor of this company...
Don't you think... We're a match made in heaven??
Moreover, every staff in the company thinks that we're a perfect match for each other..."
"Then... Wish you both a happy life..." replied Siyi.
"What do you mean, Siyi??" asked Hyuna in an aggressive tone.
"You know very well what I mean...
And let me clarify you... I don't like Ray anymore...
So whatever may be there between both of you, it has nothing to do with me...
And since I have given up on Ray completely, I won't get bothered by your silly words...
You can have him at ease now..."
Siyi replied Hyuna boldly and went back to work...
Hyuna clenched her fists and spoke to herself, "Siyi!! I have underestimated you... I know you still have not given up on Ray... That's why you came back to work in this company after 6 years...
But this time, I'll not let you have Ray at any cost... I'll make your life hell, you bitch..."
Everyone from the programming department went to the conference hall to attend the meeting...
Ray asked the programming department to show their designed proposals for the game...
Pointing towards the projection screen, one of the employees of the programming department spoke out,
"Boss!! We have planned these fashionable costumes for the characters of our game... We have also designed these powerful weapons which will help the players to defeat the demons at high levels... And the top level players can get these weapons for free after defeating 99 demons in the game... And for the rest members... They will have to purchase the weapons...
We also added a very exciting feature to this game... After reaching the top level, the players will get a chance to defeat the most powerful and dangerous demon of the game... This will be beneficial to our company and to the investors also..."
After listening to the proposal, Hyuna suggested,
"Ray!! I think this one is perfect for our game..."
Ray kept his silence for a few seconds...
Suddenly Siyi spoke out,
"Boss!! If you allow me... Can I keep my opinion??"
"When did assistants start giving suggestions??"
Hyuna asked in a creepy tone.
"Siyi!! Go Ahead..." replied Ray.
"Actually, while verifying the documents I went through the game descriptions...
The main purpose of our game is to promote cultural and aesthetic values... Even though the costumes designed for the game characters are fashionable, they are very imposing and ostentatious... It could be better to use costumes that are less imposing but fashionable...
And also, we can organize some competitions for the players, like awarding the players who can defeat the most powerful and dangerous demon at the top level... This way, players will be more interested in our game and their skills will also get improved..." stated Siyi.
Ray remained silent and gave it a thought...
"Hmm!! So what benefit can we get by improving the skills of the players??
Siyi!! You should look at your background first... Your major is arts... How can you even think of suggesting your opinion for the game proposal??" asked Hyuna rudely.
"Even though I didn't have science background, my father was an IT expert... He used to teach me about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and game designing during my childhood... So I have a bit knowledge about game designing..." replied Siyi.
"Ohhh... You mean your criminal father taught you about game designing...
Then you should better keep your suggestion with yourself... We don't want to get into trouble by taking your suggestions..." spoke Hyuna with a bad temperament.
Everyone at the meeting started gossiping...
"Did you hear what our Marketing Director told just now?? Siyi's father is a criminal..."
"Then why did Boss appoint her as his personal assistant??"
"Maybe she is having a strong backer to support her..."
"After all, her father is a criminal... She would be having many connections... Getting into our company would have been a pinch of task for her..."
After a while Ray spoke out,
"No more discussions...
I agree with Siyi...
Our purpose is to promote cultural and aesthetic values through our game... Not to attract the players with imposable costumes...
Moreover, the company aims to improve the skills of more and more players through our game... Not to gain more profit...
Manager Song, prepare a new proposal including Siyi's opinion and submit it directly to me within tomorrow...
Meeting adjourned...
Except the Marketing Director, rest can disperse..."
Siyi stood absent-minded without moving...
Ray glared at her and spoke again,
"I said everyone else can go except the Marketing Director..."
"Aahh!! I'll go now..." replied Siyi in a nervous tone.
Siyi and everyone else went out of the conference hall...
"Ray!! Siyi is just a rookie... How can you accept her suggestion??" asked Hyuna.
"Miss MD!! I told you to stay just because I have to talk to you about something...
First, this is a meeting room, not a kitty party... You are not allowed to discuss about someone's private matters here...
Second, even if Siyi didn't give her suggestion, I would have taken the same decision... So don't think that I took her suggestion... My opinion have always been the same as hers...
Third, Siyi is my personal assistant now... So I'll not allow anyone to hamper the reputation of my staffs...
So be careful while taking any action..." stated Ray and left the meeting room.
"Ray had never talked to me like this before... It was all Siyi's fault...
You shameless girl!!
I thought I got rid of you in high school... But you... You returned again, that too being Ray's personal assistant...
I really underestimated you Siyi...
But this time, I'll prepare better to get you out of Ray's life forever...
I'll never let you win Siyi... Never..." spoke Hyuna to herself in aggressiveness.
Will Hyuna hurt Siyi by holding grudge against her?? Will Ray be able to protect Siyi from Hyuna's trap or will they end up separating from each other again??
To be continued............
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