A few weeks after completing his disguise mission, Luky focused on accelerating integration with Carson Global. The expansion of the three Southeast Asian countries runs on schedule, but requires extra attention. In the midst of that busy, her relationship with Natasha is growing. They often spend time together discussing technology, education, and sometimes just enjoying simple dinner.
One afternoon, Luky held an important meeting with his core team at the headquarters of the Nusantara Global Group. The meeting discussed quarterly financial statements and project development with Carson.
"The report shows a 22% growth in this quarter, mainly driven by expansion to Vietnam and Singapore," explained the Head of Finance, Mr. Andi.
"What about the project in Thailand? I heard there are licensing constraints," Luky asked.
"It has been completed, Boss. Our legal team succeeded in speeding up the process," answered the Head of Operations.
Suddenly, Luky's personal assistant entered with a panic face.
"Sorry to bother, Mr. Luky. There is an emergency situation. The Head of the Security of PT. Kreasi Delta Nusantara in Cikarang wants to talk to you."
Luky stopped the meeting and took the phone.
"Luky here. What's wrong?"
"Boss, we arrested an employee who tried to steal production data. He was ... Mr. Joko, factory manager."
Luky paused for a moment. Pak Joko is his trusted person who has worked for years.
"Don't do anything. I'm heading there."
He closed the emergency meeting and immediately ordered Captain Anton to prepare a helicopter.
On the way to Cikarang, Luky thought of all the possibilities. Pak Joko is one of the most loyal employees. What can trigger him betrayal?
Arriving at the factory, Luky went straight to the security room. Pak Joko sat with a pale face, surrounded by security officers.
"Get out," Luky ordered the officer. The room only lives together.
"Tell me the truth, Mr. Joko. I believe you."
Pak Joko lifted his face, his eyes filled with tears.
"Sorry, Boss Luky. They threatened my family. My wife and child were kidnapped. They asked for the latest production formula data as a ransom."
"Who are they'?"
"I don't know. They contacted by telephone and sent a photo of my family tied. I have no choice ..."
Luky immediately called Colonel Bernard.
"Colonel, I need help. My factory manager's family is kidnapped. The possibility is related to The Consortium."
"Give me the details. My team will track it."
Luky then ordered his security team to escort Mr. Joko to a safe place. He understood that this was not betrayal, but an emergency situation used by his enemy.
Two hours later, Colonel Bernard called.
"We have traced the location. They are in an old warehouse in the Bekasi area. The rescue team has been prepared. But this could be a trap to catch you, Luky."
"I will join. I will not let my employees' families get hurt."
With escorted by the Personal Security Team and the Colonel Bernard special team, Luky headed to the location. They arrived at the old warehouse when the sun began to set.
"The plan, our team will enter from behind. You wait here with the bodyguards," instructions from the team commander.
"No. I will enter from the front as bait. They want me, not the others."
"It's too risky, Mr. Luky."
"This is an order."
Luky walked alone towards the front door of the warehouse. He shouted, "I'm Luky Pratama! Take out Mr. Joko's family!"
The door opened. Three armed people emerged, encouraging a woman and a scared boy.
"Welcome, Mr. Pratama. We are waiting," said one of them.
"Let them go. You want me, right?"
"First, submit all your weapons and communication tools."
Luky did what was asked. He knew the rescue team was moving from behind.
"Now, follow us."
Taken to the warehouse, Luky saw a few more people. One of them approached.
"The Consortium sends greetings. They offer two choices: join us, or destroyed."
"I am not interested in joining a coward who took the family hostage," Luky answered coldly.
Suddenly, the sound of shot was heard from behind. The rescue team began to attack. In that chaos, Luky pulled Pak Joko's family to take shelter behind the container.
"Stay here! Don't move!" he commanded.
He took a gun from one of the wounded criminals and joined the battle. With the skill of shooting his elite, he managed to paralyze two people.
Fierce battles lasted briefly. The special team managed to master the situation and capture all the villains who are still alive.
Mr. Joko's family survived. They were taken to the ambulance for examination.
Colonel Bernard came to Luky.
"You are very desperate. Luckily it works."
"Can you be interrogated?" Luky asked.
"They must be only subordinates. But we can get information."
The next day, after making sure Mr. Joko's family was fine, Luky held an emergency meeting with his security team.
"This is a direct attack. They begin to use dirty ways. We must increase the safety of all executives and their families."
"We have added personnel, Boss. But we need a more sophisticated system," reported the Head of Security.
"Agree. Buy the latest security system. Budget is unlimited. I want every movement of our key people to be protected."
Natasha, who heard the incident from the news, called in panic.
"Luky, are you okay? I heard there was an attack in Bekasi."
"I'm good. This is only part of my unpleasant business."
"This is dangerous. You have to be more careful."
"I will. Don't worry."
Nevertheless, Luky decided to a little away from Natasha for a while. He didn't want him to be the next target.
Ting!
[Achievement "Rescue and Loyalty" achieved!]
[Bonus: +30 Character Points, Increased "Counter Intelligence" Skill from Middle to Middle]
Colonel Bernard managed to extract information from one of the arrested criminals.
"They are paid by an intermediary. But we track the money came from a shell company at Cayman Islands. Interestingly, there are traces that lead to your own company."
"In my company?" Luky was surprised.
"Yes. Maybe there is a mole that works for The Consortium."
Luky immediately activated his strategic foresight.
"Projection: The traitor's identity in the Nusantara Global Group."
His mind works fast. [Possible 70%: Someone at the Board of Directors level. Possible 60%: in the financial division. Possible 40%: Personal Assistant.]
He ordered a secret investigation of everyone close to him. This is a difficult task because it must be done without triggering suspicion.
Two days later, the Head of Security reported.
"We found suspicious activity from a director in the logistics division. He had just opened an account in Switzerland with a large deposit that could not be explained."
"Watch him. Don't be caught yet. We want to know how deep in his tracks."
Luky set a trap. He deliberately leaked false information about the new acquisition plan to the suspected director, Budi Santoso.
"Budi, I want to acquire a small shipping company in Malaysia. This is a secret project. Only the two of us know," Luky said in a personal conversation.
"Why is a small company, Luky? Not strategic," Budi responded.
"They have sophisticated ship tracking technology. I want to take the technology."
"Understand. I will prepare a team for due diligence."
Luky knows if Budi is Mole, this information will soon be sent to The Consortium.
The Siber Luky team who monitored all Budi's communication immediately reported.
"He sent an encrypted email to an address abroad, Boss. It contained about our fictitious acquisition plan."
"Good. Now we have proof."
Luky called Budi to his mansion that night. He also invited Colonel Bernard to be hidden.
"Budi, how are you with the Malaysian project?" Luky asked casually.
"I have done it, Luky. The team will leave next week."
"No need. Because the company is not there."
Budi was surprised. "What? Nothing?"
"Yes. That's just a test. And you fail."
Colonel Bernard came out of hiding. "Budi Santoso, you are detained for betrayal and conspiracy."
Budi pale. "I ... I don't ..."
"We have proof of your communication with The Consortium," Luky said. "What I want to know, how long has it been?"
Budi looked down. "Since six months ago. They threatened to kill my child who studied in America. They also offer very large money."
"You can come to me. I will protect your family."
"I'm afraid, Luky. They look very strong."
Luky sighed. "Take him, Colonel. But protect his family. They are innocent."
After Budi was taken, Luky sat alone in his office. The betrayal of close people is always painful. But he must stay strong.
Ting!
[Achievement "Expressing from inside" achieved!]
[Bonus: +35 Character Points, Improvement of "Corporate Politics" Skill from Basic to Middle]
The next day, Luky held a meeting with all directors.
"Budi Santoso has resigned for health reasons. His position will be replaced temporarily by his representative."
He did not reveal the betrayal of Budi to protect the reputation of the company and Budi's family.
After the meeting, he met the Budi family and guaranteed their security and financial needs. This action impressed Colonel Bernard.
"You are generous, Luky. Most people will destroy it."
"He is a victim too. The real problem is The Consortium."
Luky now knows that his war will be long and dirty. But with every attack broken, he became stronger and more prepared.
He also decided to speed up a security training program for all executives. Even Natasha, without his knowledge, was secretly given a bodyguard who disguised himself as a postgraduate student who joined his class.
The mission to achieve the balance of life becomes more challenging when the safety of the people closest to him is at stake. But Luky is determined to not only win the business war, but also ensure the safety of everyone.
Status:
[Elite Premium Wealth System
Host: Luky Pratama
Wealth Balance: 44,539,799,930,749,999,700 Rupiah - 500,000,000,000 (Upgrade Security System) = 44,039,799,930,749,999,700 Rupiah
Status: Elite Member (Level 3)
Skill: Fighting Premium (Basics), Premium Hackers (Basics), Premium Academic Intelligence (Medium), Premium Business Strategy (Basic), SIM Premium, Premium Team Management (Basic), Financial Analysis (Medium), Counter Intelligence Premium (Madiaman), Corporate Politics (Medium), PREMIUM BUSINESS NEGICIATION (BASIC), SOCIAL ENGINEING Large (basic), foreign language mastery, cross-cultural negotiation (basic), shooting elite (basic), investment banking (basic), strategic foresight (basic), disguise (basic)
Assets: PT. Nusantara Global Group (Holding Company), PT. Nusantara Eats (GO Public), PT. My job, PT. Delta Nusantara Kreasi, 1 Unit of Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, 50.5% of shares in PT. Nusantara Logistik, 1 unit of hypersport, 100% shares of Bahn Mi Express (Vietnam), 1 Mega-Mansion (Kemang), 1 Global Bombardier 7500, 100% shares
Character Points: 910
Active Mission: 1 (Strategic Alliance Mission - 95% achieved), 1 (Life Balance Mission - 75% achieved).
With the revealed betrayal and increasingly obvious threats, Luky is increasingly vigilant. But he is also getting stronger, both in skills and character. The war against The Consortium entered a new phase, and Luky was ready to switch from defending to attack.