Is it a business meeting?

Midori Xiu was walking along the production line of XCG's brand of shoes. They have been into ladies shoes for some years and they just started on the production of mens shoes. The feedback from their launch was positive enough to earn their projected sales. She then decided to relaunch their ladies shoes for a new bridal line to match the formal mens shoes they recently advertised.

She proceeded to meet the COO of the brand.

"CEO Xiu, we plan to have Janice Chen and her fiancé Fa Zhang as our models for the advertisement." COO Huang politely reported.

Midori readjusted her glasses which sat on her petite nose. "The actress Janice Chen and the Young Master Fa are getting married?" She still had her poker face.

"Yes, CEO. It would also appeal to the consumers since it would be used in a real wedding."

"You've already convince them to wear our products which are new in the market, to use at their wedding?" She was skeptical.

"Uh...I am planning to offer them a free set as gratitude for taking the advertisement job." COO Huang felt cold sweat on his temples.

"So COO Huang, if they wear another brand on their fully publicized wedding, what will happen to our bridal line?" She emphasized each word.

The words were like swords stabbing COO Huang. "I...I will do something about it, CEO." If he could bury himself right then, he would.

Midori glared at him then stood up. Her high heels clicking away as she exited the building.

The assistant to the COO nervously asked, "Boss, is the CEO always this scary?"

COO Huang glanced at her. "The previous CEO was strict but not like this. Also, he always flashes a refreshing smile when good things are happening in sales."

"So, does this mean the new CEO is not happy with our sales?"

"I don't really know...but rumor has it that she never smiles to anyone in the company. Too bad the previous CEO had that accident."

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Midori was looking through a few documents in her office when there was a knock on her door.

"Come in." she said without looking up.

Riley briskly walked and bowed in front of her desk. "CEO, the CEO of ZFC has requested a meeting with you."

"Deputy CEO Lin Shao Liang?" she still maintained her position as she browsed documents.

"No, CEO. It's CEO Verdan Zhou. He just arrived and took over. He has been the CEO managing the company in City B for years but it seemed ZFC Headquarters pulled him out to take over."

With that, she looked up. "Is it a business meeting?"

Riley was shocked at the question. He just assumed that it was since the deputy CEO of ZFC had always requested business meetings with their CEO. However, given the question, he thought that CEO Xiu should not be lied to or given uncertain answers.

"I apologize, CEO. I will verify and will get back to you on the matter."

Midori looked into the documents on her desk again. "No need for that. If it's about business, schedule it. If it's a personal meeting, always decline." she paused. "You can go now."

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Dan's assistant is Michelle Park. She is half-Asian with beautiful features. She graduated from a prestigious school in Country K and had her internship in ZFC. When she was formally hired by the company, she was assigned to be Dan's assistant. She learned several languages to keep up with the job. Dan decided to take her with him to City S since she was efficient with her job.

Michelle is a beautiful woman. Her 4-inch heels allow her to tower most female employees at 178cm. Her dark brown eyes and long lashes can charm a number of men. She had a small face, petite nose and rosy lips. She keeps her makeup looking natural and neat. She was wearing a beige 3/4 sleeve chiffon blouse, meticulously tucked in her chocolate brown pencil skirt, highlighting her hips and buttocks.

"CEO, the CEO of XCG has declined your invitation." she declared.

"I thought so." he mumbled.

"Pardon, CEO?" Michelle leaned in trying to hear him clearly.

Dan furrowed his brows. He leaned back on his chair. "Did you find out where the kid goes?"

"Yes, CEO." she replied politely.

"Get the car ready."