TApping her fingers on the steering wheel and grooving to her favorite music, Ahn Cho Hyun pulled up at Red Moon International. She hopped out of her car, sporting oversized sunglasses that added a touch of mystery to her elegant black dress and wide-brimmed hat. As she stepped out, the towering company building loomed into view under the bright mid-morning sun.
Ahn Cho Hyun, usually a punctual early bird, had surprisingly arrived at 10 a.m, breaking her own unwritten rule. She stood beside her car, silently looking at her company, a thought brewing within her.
Ignorant people assumed that Red Moon International's impressive success was solely due to her parents pulling strings behind the scenes, thanks to their connection with AVHF, a renowned architecture and engineering firm. AVHF, famous for its audacious designs, is a powerhouse both in Asia and America.
In the public eye, AVHF combined bold architecture and engineering with creative ideas. Their futuristic designs, blending art and engineering, transformed cityscapes and captured imaginations.
Given AVHF's reputation, it was no surprise that people believed RMI's success was a mere reflection of it. However, the reality was vastly different. It was Ahn Cho Hyun's constant effort and steady hard work over seven challenging years that lifted RMI to the top of the industry, surpassing AVHF in achievements and awards.
RMI had now become a global symbol of excellence in engineering and architecture. Renowned for their transformative projects and commitment to sustainability, they were seen as pioneers shaping the world's future. Beauty, magnificent, artistic, and safety were at the core of their values. In the public's eyes, RMI wasn't just a construction company, it was a visionary architect of a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
Reflecting on her journey, Ahn Cho Hyun had never envisioned the incredible success she had achieved. The path hadn't been like a simple walk on smooth floors, it was more like a difficult journey through rough, muddy terrain. It demanded strength, patience, hard work, and strong faith.
Unlike the stereotypical portrayal of second-generation wealth in movies, Ahn Cho Hyun hadn't received a cent from her parents or her brother.
She had rejected any financial assistance when she started building RMI. She had chosen to create her empire from the ground, relying solely on her abilities. Ahn Cho Hyun proudly declared that she had built Red Moon International independently, without a hint of help from her family.
She had faced numerous obstacles, including financial crises and deceitful employees involved in dishonest behavior within her company. Taking advantage of weaknesses, leading to financial mismanagement and internal corruption. Despite all the hardships, Ahn Cho Hyun learned a lot about being cautious. This tough journey made her a really resilient and smart woman.
Now, people not just from Korea, but other countries admired her and wanted to copy her success.
Ahn Cho Hyun sighed, reminiscing about the struggles she had overcome to build her name and her company.
'All my relentless work, the countless hours I invested in shaping this company, and now, just because of a simple car accident, everything I've built will crumble into dust?' Her grip tightened on the small black bag she held.
"No, I can't let that happen. Dying was a mistake, and I won't allow such event to happen twice."
With a final exhale, releasing her negativity, Ahn Cho Hyun, exuding steady confidence, strode through the bustling ground floor, leaving employees in her wake. Each step seemed to imprint her authority on the world, as if her presence commanded respect.
Wearing a perfectly tailored black pantsuit that highlighted her commanding presence, she walked with precision. Her heels clicked rhythmically on the marble, demanding attention with every stride.
Ahn Cho Hyun's ebony hair flowed in perfect waves down her back, catching the sunlight. Behind her oversized sunglasses, her eyes radiated confidence as they surveyed her surroundings with calculated indifference.
Employees couldn't help but turn their heads as she passed, their gazes drawn to her mysterious aura. There was a magnetic force about her, a presence that seemed to declare,
I am in control, and the world must acknowledge it.
She embodied assertiveness, and her walk conveyed an unspoken message, in her presence, her self-assuredness was impossible to ignore.
Before entering the elevator, Ahn Cho Hyun made a brief stop at the cafeteria to order her beloved Ice Americano coffee. She took a moment to savor the aroma of freshly brewed beans before stepping into the elevator.
As she entered, the employees sharing the ride with her couldn't help but feel a sense of intimidation.
"Good morning, Ms. Ahn," one of the employees greeted with a quivering voice, his unease evident.
Ahn Cho Hyun cast a sidelong glance, acknowledging the greetings with a curt nod but offering neither a smile nor any words of reply.
When the elevator doors finally slid open on their destination, Ahn Cho Hyun exited, leaving the employees inside to breathe a sighs of relief.
Ahn Cho Hyun stepped out of the elevator onto the top floor. The soft chime of the elevator's arrival echoed through the corridor, announcing her presence. As the doors slid shut behind her, the hushed murmurs and hurried typing of employees suddenly ceased, and an air of expectation hung thick in the corridor.
Ahn Cho Hyun's arrival was akin to a royal entrance. She exuded an aura of dominance and sophistication, and her very presence seemed to command respect. Her sharp, confident strides echoed off the marble floors, and the clicking of her high heels set a rhythm that couldn't be ignored.
One by one, employees who had been busy with their tasks began to notice her, and panic quietly rippled through their ranks. They immediately bow and greet her, phones were put down, files hastily closed, and conversations hushed to a mere whisper.
As Ahn Cho Hyun passed each employee, they instinctively lined up to greet her, a procession of respect and apprehension. Their faces bore expressions of mingled admiration and fear, as if they stood before a formidable queen.
"Good morning, Ms. Ahn," they would murmur, their eyes averted while offering a small bow of deference, while others couldn't muster more than a timid nod.
Ahn Cho Hyun acknowledged their greetings with a dignified nod, her eyes conveying a cool acknowledgment of their presence. Her lips remained sealed, and she continued her march down the corridor, her dominance, and importance oozing from every pore.
Her elegance was like a lingering perfume, lingering in the air long after she had passed. It was a scent that left no room for doubt-Ahn Cho Hyun was formidable must be acknowledge and be respected by others.
On this top floor, her reign was unquestioned.
As Ahn Cho Hyun entered her office and gently closed the door behind her, a noticeable wave of relief washed over the employees on the top floor. It was as if a storm had passed, leaving behind a calm and peaceful aftermath.
In the corridor outside her office, the atmosphere visibly shifted. Tensions eased, and employees who had been standing stiffly in line to greet her began to relax their shoulders, exchanging sighs of relief.
Phones resumed their ringing, keyboards resumed their tapping, and the low hum of office activity gradually returned to its usual rhythm. Conversations, once hushed, regained their normal volume.
With Ahn Cho Hyun interred into her office, the top floor seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief. It was a short break, a quick pause between the intensity of her presence and the routine of their workday.