
At the same time, Mauren and Adnan walked towards the parking lot. There, Rendra was waiting while leaning on the body of the car. Her charming smile was perfectly reviewed when Mauren arrived nearby.
However, the charm of that smile just came out. The reason, Mauren did not respond in the slightest. There was a real sense of disappointment tucked away in his heart. Rendra drew up the plan neatly without telling herself. Rendra disguises herself as Andika and pretends to work as an OB. Yes, pretend. All of Rendra's attitude is pretend, including the feelings of love that a few days ago were expressed. Mauren's disappointment grew when he realized that.
"Mauren!" call Rendra.
Mauren turned to Adnan for a moment, "Sir, I want to talk to him first."
"good. I'm waiting in the car, ma'am," Adnan replied. Then, he stepped away towards the car parked at the end.
"I'm sorry, I've been lying about my identity. I purposely disguised myself so that those working with Elsa would not be aware of my existence. Meet me, I'm Rendra Dirgantara." Rendra extended her hand. However, Mauren was indifferent. The woman looked at Rendra intently.
"Why are you doing this?" ask Mauren.
"Do what? I'm helping you, right?" Rendra's confused.
Mauren laughed wryly, "You did help me, but .. You didn't tell me about all this, even though you knew it from the beginning."
Mauren's voice was restrained and trembling. The tightness in his chest felt. He was faced with a shameful reality. Inside Victory's office, there were many insincere people working with her. There's Elsa's cabal and there's Rendra's plot. Stupidly, Mauren was completely unaware. Does he deserve to be called a leader?
"I'm sorry, I know it makes you uncomfortable. But ... I have a good reason to keep it a secret from you. Mauren, I am doing this for your good as well as Victory's good" replied Rendra.
"Cortain Victory? You didn't speak wrong? With this case, the rating and stock price in my office dropped dramatically. Many consumers doubt the quality of my products, many investors are close to breaking up cooperation. If it's good, then what's called bad?" Mauren's eyes glazed over. He still doesn't know what Victory's fate is after this.
"Victory is innocent, in which case he is framed and victimized. If the case has been revealed, the rating and stock price must return to normal. Consumers will again believe as usual," said Rendra.
Mauren shook his head, "You think it's that easy?"
Rendra exhaled a rough breath, "Maybe it's not easy. But believe me, it can."
"If you'd been honest in the first place, I'd fire Diana and Dion, then refuse to cooperate with NE Group. That way, there will never be this case and Victory will be safely under control. I have no trouble restoring a ruined reputation. I___"
"Is that so?" Rendra cut off Mauren's speech. "Sorry, your way of thinking is too shallow, Mauren. If you just fired Diana and Dion, and refused to cooperate with NE Group, then how did you catch Elsa?" continued.
Mauren.
"If the path to trap has failed you, maybe he did retreat. But, as long as it still roamed freely, an event like this would most likely repeat itself later on. If anyone knows, someone will help you. If not, you will fall. If this plan works, imagine for yourself how ruined you are now." Rendra spoke again because Mauren did not answer.
Mauren. What Rendra said is true, but I don't know, the disappointment is still there.
"Actually .. you can also still take advantage of this case. The news, right, was trending. People who don't know at first, so be curious and find out. There may be many cons, but the advantage you can increase popularity. By proving the quality of your products, then the cons will long be a pro. Many people out there are deliberately using this method as a marketing strategy. Pretend to stumble a case, for the sake of going viral." Again, Rendra was still talking.
Mauren took a deep breath, "I understand. Well, thank you so much for helping me."
Although accompanied by a smile, but the words of Mauren impressed forced. To be honest, he had not sincerely said that sentence. He still needs time to understand everything. What happened recently was so complicated that he was caught in a vicious circle of taste, which somehow straightened it out.
"If there are investors who really break the cooperation and have a big influence on the company's finances, I am ready to become a new investor. My number stays the same as it was yesterday, just call if you need help. Once again sorry, I've been pretending to be Andika," said Rendra.
"It's okay." Mauren answered briefly. The disappointment in his eyes became even more noticeable when Rendra brought up about Andika.
Within seconds, Rendra was silent. He realized the disappointment in Mauren. Rendra realized, his actions were not right. But he had no choice. Although it looks assertive, but Mauren still lapses in understanding business strategy. Rendra fears that his plan will fail if it involves Mauren.
"Mauren!" call Rendra.
"Hm."
"Please yourself, I'll explain slowly about my reasons for keeping this plan a secret from you" said Rendra.
"Yes." Yeah." Mauren's answer is still short and flat.
Silent. In a few moments, no one spoke. Mauren is still late in disappointment, while Rendra suddenly goes awry. Mauren continued to look away and avoid his gaze, as if disappointment had exceeded the natural limits and propagated hatred.
"Mauren, I'm really sorry. I promise I'll be responsible. I'll help you restore Victory's reputation and stability" Rendra said moments later.
"Thank you" Mauren replied. "Next time we discuss again, now .. I permission to leave. Poor thing, Mr. Adnan has waited a long time."
Without waiting for Rendra's response, Mauren immediately stepped away.
Rendra did not stay silent. He turned and looked at Mauren's back.
"Mauren!" call Rendra while stepping forward, until now the distance with Mauren is about two steps.
Mauren did not answer, but stopped his steps.
"During my OB, I lied a lot. Starting from identity, social status, to residential address. But ... There's one thing that's really sincere, that's feeling. When I express love for you, there is no coercion or falsehood. I do love you, Mauren. Loves you so much. This feeling has been around for a long time, long before I worked in your office" Rendra said solemnly.
Seriate...