Face-Slapping System

Benjamin followed behind Fred and the others as they went to the front door, to meet the one claiming to be the owner, and as well as to welcome the big boss, who was also the company's general manager who was only below the shareholders in terms of power and status.

As they walked forward, the bald-man from earlier suddenly came up and walked beside Benjamin.

"So? How did it go?"

Benjamin did not hide anything and finally told him the whole situation as well as the fact that the four branch managers would now go and welcome the big boss.

"Oh there's actually something like that? Let me tag along and see for myself then," he said, clearly amused by the situation.

He had actually been worried sick about the dire situation the company was in a week ago. This was his only source of income and if this happened to be done as well, he knew that he wouldn't be able to search for a new job in a short period of time.

Like Benjamin, he was the captain of his own squad of security guards. Recently, he was transferred to another department but it doesn't mean that his workload and status has been reduced. In fact, one could even say that he got lucky and got 'promoted' due to that transfer.

This past week has been heaven for him and his whole squad. However, all of this would end if the company doesn't resolve the dire situation.

Hearing that there was a new owner, of course he was happy, and was even hoping that it was real. The rumors had also affected his mind and he naturally would want the company to get saved.

However, the four branch managers didn't think the same.

They knew the situation was dire and although they were confident of the company, they knew that a simple owner change would not be able to solve the matter completely.

The four of them had already talked about it earlier. In fact, they were already considering resigning while it was still early. It was Fred who convinced them to calm down and consider everything after the meeting today with the big boss.

This was a rushed meeting so it was not strange the big boss, who came from Bridge City would be a little late. In fact, aside from Fred, the three other branch managers had also just arrived not too long ago as well.

At this moment, the group finally arrived near the door.

Roland, who was waiting at the entrance, and was somewhat neglected did mind it a bit and waited for them patiently.

A few seconds later, Fred and the others finally saw Roland waiting at the entrance with One beside him calmly.

Fred, who saw Roland, was surprised and bewildered. He could not forget his face at all as he already dealt with one of his matters before.

Just as he was about to greet Roland respectfully, Benjamin who was behind them suddenly said, "Uhhh, Boss, that's him. He's the one who claims to be the new owner of our company."

At the same moment, the bald-man beside Benjamin also had his eyes lit-up after seeing Roland.

The remaining three managers looked at Roland and One before a frown appeared on their face one after the other.

Handsome, simple shirt, simple jeans and simple shoes. Their eyes scanned Roland and determined what he was wearing at first glance.

However, even though his clothes look simple, one of them actually recognized the brand of it at first glance.

'Evalane shirt?' He muttered as his eyes continued to roam around Roland before pausing at the watch on his wrist.

'A Jolex? This man is not simple,' he said to himself.

He may look simple to the uncultured eye, but to him who was well-aware of some fashion trends, he knew full well just how expensive the fit he was wearing currently was. He was the branch manager of Protect Life Security Company in Resh City. And Resh City was a well-known city in Pearl Province who boasted the most luxurious life-style among all the G-Grade City of Pearl Province.

However, the two remaining branch managers weren't as well-informed as him.

They looked at Roland and did not realize his real value. They were still fixated on the fact that he dressed simply, and his claims that he was the new owner was nothing but fraud in their eyes.

"Let's stop wasting our time here and welcome the big boss instead so that we can finally start the meeting," one of them said, his tone was bland and calm. He did not take Roland seriously at all.

The other one nodded his head, and supported the first one's decision.

However, Fred suddenly stopped both of them from moving away and said, "W-wait, Ned, Bred, I know him."

"Ohh? Was he one of our company's customers before?" Ned, a middle-aged man who was wearing a luxurious business attire said amusedly.

He did not expect that the one claiming to be the new owner of the company was actually a customer of the company.

On the other hand, seeing that someone finally recognized him, Roland's eyes lit up in delight as well. At the back of the group of men, he even saw a familiar face.

Roland nodded his head at the four men in front and stated, "Hello, I'm Roland, I'm the new owner of Protect Life Security Company."

He extended his hand for a handshake, however, Ned and Bred, who was at the front, only looked at his hands coldly.

They did not like what they heard from his mouth at all.

New owner? With a get-up as poor as that? Both of them thought at the same time as they felt disgusted by Roland's action.

It was one thing for him to try and fool a squad captain, but he actually also wanted to fool them, branch managers? And it just so happens that the four managers of the four branches were here as well. How funny was that?

Ned chuckled and said, "Ned, Protect Life Security Company, Northes City Branch Manager."

As if he realized what kind of game Ned was playing, Bred also smiled and stated, "Bred, Protect Life Security Company, Doubrigh City Branch Manager."

At this time, both of them expected for Roland to chicken out. After all, they already introduced themselves as branch managers, would he still dare to claim that he was the owner in front of them?

However, Roland's reaction surprised both of them.

He retracted his hand calmly and said, "Norhtes City? That's quite far away from here. Doubrigh City as well."

Of course, he kind of guessed their thought process at this moment. However, he did not take it to mind as he already prepared himself to receive the rewards later.

Just as he was about to continue speaking, Fred, who was right behind Ned suddenly came in front of the latter, extended his hands towards Roland and said amiably, "Mr. Roland, I'm Fred, I'm the branch manager of Protect Life Security Company, Fore City Branch."

Unlike Ned and Bred, Fred's tone was quite calm and respectful.

Roland smiled and took his hands for a shake, "Nice to meet you Mr. Fred."

Cred, who was behind Bred, also came in front and shook Roland's hand as he introduced himself with a straight face, "Hello Mr. Roland, I'm Cred, I'm the branch manager of Resh City."

Although his introduction was short, there was not an inch of looking-down-tone with it.

"Nice to meet you," Roland replied with a smile.

He etched both of their names inside his mind as people who had manners and worthy people to work under him. They did not look-down on him like the other two, it was a good start.

"Chief, we meet again," Roland suddenly stated as he waved his hands towards the bald-man who turned out to be Gonzalo, the captain guard who stopped him and Stacey from the entrance of Pure Dew Villa before.

Gonzalo smiled as he wryly nodded his head. He still felt awkward being in front of Roland after the last incident.

Judging from Roland's previous actions and tactics, Gonzalo could already more or less confirm that Roland has truly become the new owner of Protect Life Security Company.

Of all the people, he knew that this rich eccentric young tycoon called Roland, would not claim something that he does not own.

He knew that he was the real deal.

"You know him?" Benjamin suddenly asked.

Gonzalo rolled his eyes at Benjamin for asking such a dumb question.

'Know him? Of course I know him. Heck, that guy almost ended my job weeks ago, how could I not know him?' He mumbled under his breath, however, he did not dare say it outloud.

"Yes, didn't you see 'that' picture? That was him," Gonzalo stated.

Benjamin thought for a moment before he shivered in fright. He suddenly recalled his co-worker who was almost made to eat shit because of an unwinnable bet.

He looked at Roland and compared his face to the picture that was shown to the whole Fore City Branch before.

Although there were some slight discrepancies, Benjamin finally confirmed that it was indeed him.

He recalled their conversation earlier and after recalling that he had not said anything wrong, he finally heaved a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, I'm not the fodder." He muttered as he looked at the two branch managers who now had a confused expression on their faces.