"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow."–Robert Tew
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"Emma make a call to Daniel immediately " Alex said as they entered the private elevator
"ok sir"
Emma made the call and it went through after 3 beeps
"Hello, " Daniel said from the other side of the phone"Yes, Daniel... I need you to go to our business partner, the gemstone wholesaler since you're in Korea you need to purchase 50 kings green emeralds. 50 Burmese rubies... 50 sterling 925 silver... 50 round blue diamonds... 20 yellow gold and 10 rose golds or you can just make the yellow gold 40" Alex said
"Don't mind me asking... But sir why do we need so many gems... " Daniel asked in a confused tone
"I am just coming from a meeting with a dazzling fashion company... They have decided to partner with us in the upcoming star height competition and for the competition we need 50 designs so we have to make 50 designs of all gems " Alex explained
"ok then.. I'll go to the wholesaler tomorrow and I send them to America tomorrow but the gems might get there in a week... "
"I know how transportation works Daniel " Alex said in a firm tone
"Sorry sir," Daniel said
"Hmmm... How is the project going " Alex asked
"well it's going well and the building will be completed in 3 months"
Daniel replied
"how about the deal with Mr Kang" Alex asked
"he is willing to sell the company but he still has doubts... His fashion company went bankrupt and he couldn't believe that someone wanted to acquire a bankrupt company so I'm still trying to convince him" Daniel said
"hmm... Give me more feedback" Alex said and hung up the phone
"sir do you want to acquire a fashion company " Emma asked
"hmm..we need to spread our wings " Alex replied
"ok you mean you want to deal with both ornaments and fashion" Emma asked as Alex sat on his chair
"Not only ornaments and fashion... we are currently on the project of makeup in Korea but the companies aren't part of the smith's cooperation so apart from you and Daniel no one else is aware" Alex explained
" Are you planning to leave, sparkling beauty sir?" Emma asked
"look at your joyful expression....you must want me to leave but unfortunately for you, I ain't going anywhere" Alex commented with a smirk
"no sir... That isn't what I meant... I was just curious that's all" Emma shook her head in defence not knowing how to get herself out of the situation
"well, although I'll be starting my corporation doesn't mean I have to leave my family business moreover I still own many businesses " Alex said
"what about Xavier does he have his companies" Emma asked eyes filled with curiosity
Alex looked at the girl who looked innocently curious and he knew that if he didn't stop her she would generate more questions
"Why don't you ask him yourself... Now enough with the unnecessary questions and get back to work remember that you have to submit your designs at the end of this week " Alex said firmly
"But sir the week will end tomorrow I thought the submission would start next week " Emma complained
"That's for everyone else, not the CEO assistant however that's your thought, not mine and you should refrain from having such lazy thoughts Emerald," Alex said looking at the girl who pouted her lips
Emma was about to go before she remembered something then she turned to look at him
"uhm sir, during the meeting you said something about sending someone to Africa to purchase more jewels " Emma reminded
"That's true... Ok who do you think I should send" Alex asked
"I don't know sir.... I was just hired at the company and I don't know about anyone's capabilities" Emma replied
"ok... Make a call to Xavier" Alex said
"ok sir " Emma said but suddenly remembered
"sir we exchanged numbers but unfortunately I didn't save his number " Emma said
"it's fine " Alex replied
"you can go I'll make the call myself"
"yes sir," Emma said and returned to her sit
Alex made the call to Xavier which immediately went through
"Hello bro "Xavier said through the phone
"hmm... You need to go to Africa today" Alex said
"what the f*ck bro... Africa?... Why? I told you that I would be coming to work tomorrow and you suddenly want me to go to Africa?" Xavier exclaimed
"you need to purchase gems we have a competition coming up in 6 months" Alex said
"Can't you send any other person why does it have to be me however I haven't purchased gems in my life so how am I supposed to do it?" Xavier asked with frustration filled in his voice
"It's fine if you don't want to do it," Alex said
"phew... Wait! what do you mean it's fine if I don't want to do it... You're scaring me bro " Xavier said
"it's fine but while coming to work tomorrow make sure you come with all your credit cards and your Porsche I have a friend who wants to buy a sports car isn't it a win-win for both of us " Alex said which made a chill run down Xavier's spine
Emma who was listening to the whole conversation shivered
"just how cruel can this man be even to his brother" Emma murmured feeling sorry for Xavier
"I'll go I'll go please not my credit cards and how would my life be without my Porsche...my baby" Xavier wailed
"great... I'll ask Emerald to book a flight you're leaving tonight," Alex said
"tonight??? Bro, I'm with my friends and I suggested a late-night race I can't leave tonight" Xavier complained
"I am not forcing you xav. You know you have a second option, don't you... Just make sure to clean the Porsche well" Alex said and hung up
"poor Xavier he just came back to the country and he is being treated like this... The person who would be able to treat this ice must have been a great warrior in her past life" Emma mused before she was brought back by the cold voice