The Recovery

Vince turned to the visitor again before recognizing her.

Ellah blinked upon facing him.

" Ah, that's right, I didn't recognize you right away madam, you're so beautiful in person! "

" Vince, " Gian warned.

The young man knew that she doesn't want to be praised.

"But, you gave it to my friend didn't you madam?"

"Y-yeah"

"To cover his face is that so madam?"

The boss frowned.

"Vince that's enough, get out." Gian scolded again.

"I'll just ask you something, why did you do that madam?"

"Huh?" That made the maiden blank.

"Did you do that to hide my friend's face that was overflowing with hotness?"

Ellah couldn't help but grin.

"Tell me madam, is my friend ugly?"

"Huh?"

"All right, I'll change the question, do you think my friend is handsome?"

Ellah swallowed.

"Stop that, get out! "Gian warned, but this time he's mad.

" Gian brother , I want to know something.

Madam, is my friend handsome?"

"Mmm...somewhat."

"Quiet? But you cover his face? Tell me madam, is that not a problem?"

Ellah can't even look.

"Vince heck, That's enough!"

"Madam, how many percent does Gian have?"

The woman was dumbfounded.

She stared at his face, he was suddenly ashamed so, he bowed.

He was about to hit his bastard friend.

Ellah felt the awkwardness, but she thinks she needs to answer that simple question.

" Fifty percent ? "

The young man looked up.

'Half!'

"Half? "

It's just a question madam because you think my friend is fifty percent handsome, this will be my last question. "

Ellah felt awkwardness even more.

" Are you attracted to him? "

Gian couldn't stand it anymore. He stood up and pulled his friend out.

" Vince that's enough! "

" No bro, I want to hear if she tells the truth. "

"Get out! "

The young man pushed the friend out.

"Unusual! Brother eh!" Vince's complaint.

Gian locked the door and faced the boss.

"I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Just ignore him."

The lady boss stood up and stared at him.

"About what your friend asked, I'll think about the answer," she said before leaving.

"Get well - soon, alone is lonely."

The young man stared.

What does this mean?

Later, Vince re-entered.

"Hey! Did she admit?"

He suddenly hugged the friend.

"Brother thank you!"

"Why? Did she admit?"

Vince let go of the hug.

"Not like that, but she will think of the answer to your question."

"Did I mention, I know your boss likes you, she won't come here if she doesn't? "

“Hopefully bro."

Now the young man took a deep breathed as a sign of relief.

After their intense argument with his lady boss he seemed to have hope!

---

They were on their way back when Don Jaime spoke.

"Did you talk to Gian?"

"Ah, yes grandpa. "

" He's unique hija, I saw a bodyguard who was already in the hospital, but he still didn't inform the boss, he just kept it to himself. If his friend Vince hasn't confessed, yet I'm sure he'll cover up his situation and pretend to be nothing. Such people are hard to let go so hija Ellah, please be nice to your bodyguard. I'll admit hija, I begged hard just to get him. "

" Grandpa, Gian was wrong about the person he confided in. He thought I' m Vince when he was drunk, he said I didn't know him. Then who is Gian grandpa? "

" I'm not in a position to answer your question hija, just asks him.

"Then, he's not just an ordinary person is that it?"

The don didn't say a word.

Ellah looked out the window.

So the person who likes her isn't an ordinary guard?

'Who are you really Gian?'

They went home but Ellah's mind was nowhere, towards Gian!

'So, that's a good answer?'

It's the first time they argued about his feelings for her. They often argue about things that have nothing to do with it.

But, now Gian is arguing with him about how he feels. He knows how to vent his resentment.

"You're crazy Gian! You're crazy!"

She caressed the swan that she and Gian had won.

As important as this swan was to her, his hat was also important to Gian.

"It's just a question madam because you think my friend is fifty percent handsome. Are you attracted to him?"

'Am I attracted?' She sighed.

‘I don’t have time for that. I must put the welfare of the company before my own. '

Ellah did not miss the opportunity to discover the truth behind the deception.

But the evidence Gian had is not legal because it is forbidden to spy on the employee.

So she planned it in another way.

---

On Monday, Ellah called a meeting for all managers and supervisors.

"Good morning everyone did you know why I called you?"

Everyone in the conference room fell silent.

"The agenda? Exposing who ruined the company!"

The whisper resounded loudly.

"I never thought anyone would do this to the company. That someone would pest me!"

Silence.

She looked around at everyone before speaking.

"Now I know who has is the culprit! Mr. Matias stand up!"

The man she called stood up.

The intense conversation erupted by murmured.

"Is he? Isn't that the production supervisor?"

"That's right! He is!"

She heard two men next to her talking.

“Come here Mr. Matias and tell me who the culprit is. "

The murmuring becomes louder.

" Isn't he? Who is it? "Said a man.

" Serapio Santos! The Production manager! "He said while pointing at the man who was now shocked.

Her gaze flew to what the witness had pointed out. The culprit stood up.

" Liar! Why are you accusing me! "

Everyone started to get confused and thrown the man with some hurtful words.

" Explain Mr. Matias! "

She commanded sternly.

" Last week Mr. Santos told me that we will ruin the former Manager Mr. Valdez by destroying the product in exchange is to increase my position. When he take-over the manager position I would be the supervisor, and we did. We were able to oust Valdez! "

" THAT'S NOT TRUE! " Said by Mr. Santos.

"I'm telling the truth! We paid few people to mix soil to the carbon before it was delivered."

The conversation intensified and the culprit's denial was clear.

"Mr. Javier!" She calls another officer.

He stood up.

Everyone was silent.

"You're the Marketing manager, why didn't you even notice that the soil was mixed before being brought to the plant? If we saw that right away, we wouldn't have been embarrassed!"

"I checked Ms. the soil was placed underneath, so I didn't see the top of the truck, it was just there at the plant when they poured."

Anger rose in her chest.

It's not just about money but their reputation, the credibility of the company!

“Why Mr. Santos? "

She faced him.

" Why did you do that? "

" Don't believe Ms. that just false accusation for him to take my place!

You are shameless Matias! "

She turned his gaze to the witness.

"Believe me! I can't sleep on what happened! I can't stand that I did bad things for self -interest! All of this is Santos's plan! "

The alleged culprit went astray, but other officers who were there immediately stopped him.

" You are also one of the masterminds, Mr. Matias! You should be imprisoned too!" one of the officials shouted.

The majority agreed so the witness was alarmed and scared. It was indeed a crime but it pointed out more guilt.

" Admit it Mr. Santos may I feel sorry for you! " He shouted." I'm not at fault! "

She lost her patience.

" Arrest the culprit! "

She sternly ordered the two policemen who were just outside waiting.

The two policemen entered and arrested the Production Manager.

”Ms. Ellah! I'm not at fault! I have been set-up! "

He keeps on shouting as the cops led him out.

" Explain at the precinct! "Said one of the cops.

" I'm going to file a case! What! Let me go! "

" Take the evidence, Mr. Santos, maybe you will remember that you are the mastermind! " Ellah shouted as he struggled.

Everyone was upset but also became silent.

She raised her forehead and faced everyone and said.

"All of you who are here! Hopefully the damage to the company will not happen again. If you have a problem or complaint, go directly to me. Everything is negotiable, everything can be done by the way! Is it clear? "

" YES MS.! " Everyone replied.

" This meeting is adjourned! "

She said before she left with the secretary.

Although the evidence obtained by her bodyguard was not used in the meeting, she showed it to the police as proof of her accusation.

Matias and Santos are on the record. Matias, the only witness she spoke to before the meeting, confirmed this.

No one still knows her plan.

She remembered their conversation.

"Good morning Ms." greeted by the witness.

"Sit down Mr. Matias, " she said formally and gestured to the chair in front of her desk.

He sat down quietly.

" Mr. Matias, I called you because I want to confirm something from you. "

" What's that Ms.? "

" How many years have you been with the company? "

" Ten years Ms. "

" Ten years, but this is the first time you have been able to fool around? Why Mr. Matias? What's the matter? "

" W-what do you mean? "

She looked deeper at him.

She knew that Mr. Matias knew what she is talking about, he just needs to admit.

" Mr. Matias, I know you're an accomplice in manipulating the product and don't try to deny it if you don't want to put in jail. "