Chapter 2

It's been two days since my aunt's visit.

I was busy tapping my forefinger on my table while waiting for my secretary to get inside and announce my schedule for today. For sure today will be a very busy day. A common happening in my everyday life as a human- a CEO.

I was startled when I heard a loud bang coming from the door. I immediately fixed my composure when my secretary nervously entered my office, "Don't you know how to knock?" I spoke. Irritatingly. That scared the shit out of me. She better not to it again, cause I'm really gonna fire her even though she's productive and useful.

"I-I'm sorry for intruding, Sir but the manager from a certain sub company called a while ago, there's a lot of guests complaining about their uncomfortable stay in the hotel." she explained while tapping her fingers on her pad nervously.

"And why are you reporting this to me?" I asked calmly while slowly lifting up my chin. I placed my elbows on the table then I intertwined my fingers together. Waiting for her response.

Hindi na iyon sakop pa ng trabaho ko, sa bawat kumpanya ay may mga nakatalagang namumuno. That's why I don't get it. Why need to tell me this?

"The assigned president didn't make any action regarding the complains, Sir." she said while roaming her eyes around, avoiding my sharp gaze.

I sighed heavily, "It's the manager's job though." I added. Then picked up my Parker Jotter pen to sign the papers that are on my table.

"It's been a week since the absence of their President, Sir. Half of them is being handled by the manager but it's getting out of hand, and most of the new complaints are from the VIP's." she continued.

I massaged my temple, this is too much, and I haven't assign a meeting with the boards yet, all of us are busy, that means I'll have a hard time first before I could give that person a scolding. And why did they not report his absence? They should've report it to me already so I can send a note already. A warning note. And why did he not send any notes to me? So irresponsible.

"Lucky." I was brought back in reality when I heard the familiar strict and annoying voice of an old witch.

How unlucky this isn't the right time to have a conversation with this woman, I have too much on my plate right now. But I need to be calm and entertain her even though I don't want to.

"Madame Kristina." saad ko tapos ay tumayo upang pormal siyang batiin.

In our circle we don't see each other as family members, we see them as rivals or a hindrance, but since we're from the elite circle, we, at least, respect each other as a human. As a person from the elite circle.

"Like what I thought I am still not welcome here huh, my dear nephew." she said in a sarcastic way before sitting gracefully on one of my seats here in the office. I stared at her elegant posture. I'm going to ask my secretary to send someone to clean that seat for me later.

I just smiled at her innocently before sitting on my expensive chair.

"I heard you have a new sub company. Do you have a President already in there? Wanna make my daughter, your cousin, the president for the mean time?" she asked while looking around, I see, straight forward as always. What a snake. I never hear any concerns from them when I was still struggling, and now this? Using the family card now huh? Well, I'm gonna use the reverse card.

"Thank you for the offer Madame Kristina but I already assigned someone." I stated seriously before smiling again.

My, now I can't even explain her expression.

"Oh, is that so... Hope you'll consider giving her a position in the future then." she said with a distorted face. She then stood from her seat, preparing to leave. She even brushed the invisible dust on her skirt, and that move of her made my left brow arched. Damn, what is this old witch thinking? My office is clean.

"There's an available position actually." I delivered. Trying to hide my irritation.

Agad na nagliwanag ang kanyang mukha, got you.

"Really!?" sigaw niya, kababakasan ng galak ang kanyang tono.

"Yeah, Janitorial." I smirked. It is half meant actually.

Agad na nagbago ang galak na ekspresyon sa kanyang mukha matapos marining ang aking sagot.

"I'm just kidding, Madame. There's an available position, a manager on one of my sub companies." Of course, I'm not sure if there's still an available position, how would I even know that.

She smiled a little, obviously not contented on what I've stated.

"I'll ask Karina about that, hijo. Mauuna na 'ko." inis niyang turan.

"Please take care on your way home." I said in a monotonous tone.

Of course, she will decline. It's a low position for them. They will never be grateful.

My secretary assisted her outside, guess she used my elevator again. I should ask someone to clean them again, my lift and seat.

After a few minutes, I clicked my intercom to send a message.

"Send someone good among the other leaders, who can handle those people and their complaints, tell that person to make an offer to the guests. I'll handle the rest after." I said seriously.

Well, I didn't really think about that one, it's a compulsive decision but it's an emergency and has a lot of VIPs, I can't just let that slide. I'm gonna keep my company's good reputation until I die.

I can let the money go but not the clients. I don't mind spending millions for them anyway.