Meanwhile, in another office building. The more majestic. Higher. With a height of 35 floors and a total stock of USD 884.15 million, Uni-Xpert stands. Being one of the large multinational companies engaged in export-import, and has more than 40 trademarks, with 14 brands of which have a total sales of more than £ 100 million. A company that was only founded twenty years ago with the hard work and persistence of Mr. Lewis.
And now, look at the results. Almost all goods produced by Uni-Xpert, always managed to become number one consumer goods and pioneers in their field. Not to mention, import-export businesses are increasingly making it easier for their products to enter any country.But behind all that greatness, now Uni-Xpert is undergoing a transition, namely the transfer of leadership from Mr. George Lewis to his only son, Lucas Lewis.As the sole heir to the company and this entire fortune, Lucas had indeed been taught how to run a company, how to lead meetings, how to make decisions and of course how to be a leader.Since childhood, Lucas Lewis has always received the number one education even up to the college level. Although he was very rich and affluent since childhood, Lucas Lewis was never arrogant or arbitrarily to anyone. George Lewis, his father, taught manners and how to empathize with others, which made Lucas always be kind and friendly to everyone. He also never showed off.Everyone loves Lucas Lewis. He is very energetic, intelligent, friendly, and has a good attitude.Including Luna Lee.The two met while in college. This is a simple story but very extraordinary. But it's better to tell later, because now is the time to see how Lucas Lewis was at the conference table that afternoon.It's about plans to import massive cotton from India to increase glove production.“… our gloves are starting to complain that they are too thin. This will make consumers no longer believe in our products and switch to other brands. And now let's look at the approximate graph if we import 20 times more cotton than before. As we can see, there is a 300% increase in consumers. This way, we can penetrate the Russian market and export a lot there…”Lucas Lewis watched intently at the person who was presenting in front of him. His face looked very serious, but his heart was thriving. That's because yesterday, he and his girlfriend, Luna Lee, got the happy news that Luna was pregnant.This of course can't be hidden well. So after the meeting ended, Lucas immediately asked his secretary to buy a red diamond.“And use that Red Diamond as a pendant. I want to give it to Luna as a special gift," Lucas said, giving orders."Yes, sir," replied his secretary.“Oh, and also please book a resort in Kanifushi Kanifushi Island, Maldives― for two nights this month.”"Just two nights, sir?" asked the secretary to be sure."Yes. Because I can't stay away from this company for long.”"Well. Please correct me if I'm wrong, you asked to buy a pendant with Red Diamonds and a resort in Kanifushi for two nights. Is that right?""Precisely.""Well, maybe if you don't mind, sir. I would like to remind you that this month, you have an appointment with Mr and Mrs O'Connor. The owner of the Gauntlet Company. Then at the end of the month, you also have dinner with the international association group.”Lucas thanked him as he walked away."Yes, Yes, Yes. Thank you for reminding me, Ivy…”“And, Mr. Lewis,” called the secretary, Ivy Jackson, stopping Lucas Lewis from turning around slightly."Yes? Is there anything left?""Now it's time for you to have lunch with your mother, Mrs Olivia Gonzales."Lucas Lewis slapped his forehead and chuckled."Oh, right. I almost forgot. Thanks again, Ivy.""You're welcome, Mr Lewis. Have a nice lunch.""You too Ivy."Lucas walked to the elevator and went downstairs to the Madison Forth Building. Precisely to the 9th floor where there is a five-star French restaurant called 'Le Goût Céleste'. Mom's favorite restaurant.Turns out, sure enough, Lucas' mother, Olivia Gonzales was already there. Waiting gracefully while looking through the menu book. Abag Hermès Kelly Rose Gold, which at first glance resembled crocodile skin, lay on the table beside him. Not only that, this woman also wore a simple dress collection from Versace and annecklace Oppenheimer Bluewrapped around her neck.Olivia Gonzales-Lewis, a beautiful woman of Uruguayan descent who is half a century old is the beloved wife of Mr. George Lewis. Olivia is one of the daughters of a conglomerate in Uruguay and later married Mr Lewis when she was twenty years old. He is known for being capable, ambitious, and strong-willed. In contrast to Mr. Lewis who tends to be flexible and level-headed.Now back to one of the tables in 'Le Goût Celeste'. Seeing that her son had arrived, Mrs. Lewis took down the menu and stood up to greet her son."Lucas, welcome," said Mrs. Lewis, kissing Lucas on both cheeks."Hi, Mom. Sorry for keeping you waiting," Lucas said. He kissed his mother on the cheek and hugged her gently."Oh, no, son. I just arrived too. I had a little tea with Mrs Allison earlier. Allison Mortimer. Do you remember her? My college friend.""Oh, yes, yes. Mrs. Allison, who likes to dye her hair like a clown," Lucas joked.“Oops… No, no. Don’t say that, you little monkey.”The two of them sat down and a waiter arrived and they ordered menus. Small talk this and that to release the longing because, you could say, Lucas rarely sees his mother because of their busy lives. Moreover, since Lucas Lewis moved into a penthouse three years ago, the two of them rarely saw each other. But, that doesn't mean Lucas and Olivia never communicate with each other at all.As it is now, appointments for lunch, dinner, or vacations together are a way for Lucas to meet his parents.“I haven't seen Dad at the office lately. Is he healthy?”"Of course. In fact, last night your father was planning to leave for South Africa. He said he wanted to see the lion."Lucas laughed. He knew very well that his father, Mr. Lewis, was quite unique."And you didn't come with him?""Me? Crossing half a continent just to see a lion? Oh, don't be stupid, Lucas. Of course I don't want to. Your dad is weird. I have no idea," Olivia replied, shaking her head.Before long, one by one the menus arrived and they were chatting while having fun. Until Olivia realized something. Her maternal instincts cannot be fooled. That is seeing how Lucas' face is more cheerful than before."May I know, what made you so happy this afternoon, son?" Mrs Lewis asked with a smile."I? Oh… is that so obvious?” Lucas looked embarrassed."Yes. Your cheeks are redder than usual."“Erm… ha ha… I don't know, but I'm feeling really happy, Mom. The happiest man on earth," Lucas said.“Okay, let me guess. Surely this is about Luna Lee, your lover? Right, right?” guessed Olivia Gonzales while chopping meat."Yes. Of course. But, it's more than that, ma'am.""What?""Luna is pregnant. Can you imagine that, Mom?! Luna is pregnant! Oh, I really can't believe I'm going to say this to you," Lucas said very, very happily.Meanwhile, Olivia Gonzales' knife paused for a moment before making another chopping motion and looking at her son. Smiling faintly.She said, "Oh, really? Well... congratulations, my son."(To be continued…)While eating her meat deliciously, Mrs. Olivia Gonzales said, “Oh, well… congrats, son.”"Thank you, Mom. This is truly the most amazing thing I have ever heard in my life!” Lucas' eyes lit up like the sun was in them.This made Mrs. Lewis smile too. Putting the fork on the side of the plate then took Lucas' hand and comforted him.“Mom is also happy for you, Lucas because Mom is a mother. Mom and Dad also feel the same way you feel now. It really can't be put into words, right?""Yes! And, oh my gosh, Mom. But, I even lifted Luna's body and twirled her until she was dizzy. Ha ha…” Lucas laughed amused at his memory."Oh yeah! That's right. I told you, son! That's what your father did when he found out that I was pregnant with you. It felt like I wanted to grab her hair right then and there. Huh, I wonder, why do the men always pick us up, the pregnant women, and twirl them like propellers?” said Mrs. Lewis, shaking her head.Lucas laughed so hard he burst into tea
It was a really bad day for Luna Lee and it got worse at the end of the day when her boyfriend, Lucas Lewis, came home and they had dinner together. Then, Lucas said that Olivia Gonzales wanted to meet her."Uuh..." Luna mumbled, looking unhappy, "Did you tell your mother that I'm pregnant?" she guessed. Because, there was no way Olivia Gonzales would want to meet her for no reason.So, Lucas nodded and said, "Yeah, I told her."Luna cursed in her heart.'Huh, why did Lucas have to tell that annoying woman? I'm sure Mrs Lewis doesn't even care about the baby in my womb. She must just want to win the heart of her son. Unlucky!' Luna thought to herself.Luna Lee dislikes Olivia Gonzales, actually the same as Olivia Gonzales dislikes her. This is an open secret. Moreover, there was an incident in the past that made Luna Lee unlike Olivia a lot. Only if it wasn't for Luna Lee who loved Lucas so much, she would never accept Lucas back.Really, in Luna Lee's life, Mrs Le
"Are you sure, Luna?" asked Mila Stones, looking incredulous."Do you think I look confident?" Luna Lee asked back, making Mila chuckle."Well, I don't think so. Your face looks sour, Luna. But, then, why did you agree to meet Olivia? Can't you refuse? After all, Lucas also knows what happened in the past between you and his mother, right?” Mila said.Luna exhaled while crossing her arms."That's right. I could have refused to meet Mrs. Lewis, but Mila… Oh, my goodness. I couldn't refuse blatantly after seeing how Lucas was looking at me! You should have seen how hopeful Lucas looked, Mila! He was like a toddler begging for candy. So, well, because I couldn't see her like that and because I loved her, then I agreed to meet. I don't know, maybe I'm stupid," Luna Lee shrugged.Mila Stones patted her best friend on the shoulder and tried to comfort her with kind words."No, Luna. It's not because you're a stupid girl. It's because you have a heart that is easily touch
"Are you sure, Luna?" asked Mila Stones, looking incredulous."Do you think I look confident?" Luna Lee asked back, making Mila chuckle."Well, I don't think so. Your face looks sour, Luna. But, then, why did you agree to meet Olivia? Can't you refuse? After all, Lucas also knows what happened in the past between you and his mother, right?” Mila said.Luna exhaled while crossing her arms."That's right. I could have refused to meet Mrs. Lewis, but Mila… Oh, my goodness. I couldn't refuse blatantly after seeing how Lucas was looking at me! You should have seen how hopeful Lucas looked, Mila! He was like a toddler begging for candy. So, well, because I couldn't see her like that and because I loved her, then I agreed to meet. I don't know, maybe I'm stupid," Luna Lee shrugged.Mila Stones patted her best friend on the shoulder and tried to comfort her with kind words."No, Luna. It's not because you're a stupid girl. It's because you have a h
"Luna Lee? Is that you?” said a man who accidentally bumped into Luna Lee's shoulder in the hospital lobby.Smiling at Luna Lee, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.***Two and a half years ago…It was a cold December night on the fifteenth. According to the weather forecast, it will snow quite heavily tonight so everyone is advised to stay home so as not to get caught in a blizzard at the end of the year."... please warm yourself in front of the fireplace while drinking hot chocolate," said the weather forecaster in the morning.So everyone should be ready in front of the fireplace or heating in their respective homes. But, not with Luna Lee. The girl with flowing brown hair was standing on the edge of the street crying.The snow was already falling when Luna Lee rubbed her nose which was starting to turn red from the cold and her crying still didn't stop. Her heart was breaking because half an hour ago, Lucas Lewis had said the thin
Luna Lee offered Gerald to drink coffee for a while at the cafe in the hospital."I’ll treat. What do you think?" she asked and smiled.She added, “Five… no. Just ten minutes."Luna did sound pushy because, after a long time, she felt happy to be able to meet again with a friend who had helped her in various ways so Luna Lee didn't want to waste time chatting with Gerald for a while.Gerald Olson looked thoughtful for a moment, checked his watch, and then nodded.“Okay,” he said, “but let me call my colleague for a bit because we actually have an appointment around this lunchtime.”"Oh, alright. Please," said Luna Lee.Gerald pulled out his cell phone and stepped aside in a corner to talk to someone on the phone."Hello, Mr. Aaron… Yes, it's me, Olson. Gerald Olson. I want to talk about our appointment this afternoon. Would you mind if I arrived a little late?... Maybe about, well, five or ten minutes... I just happened to have, err, urgent business. But, of
Luna's introduction to Alicia Olson happened so naturally. The reason for that was because Alicia Olson was a schoolmate of Mila Stones when they were in high school. So, since Luna is Mila's friend and Mila is Alicia's friend so the two can be friends. Moreover, by chance Luna and Alicia also study at the same campus.Alicia Olson is a sociable girl and has many friends. That's why she is often invited to famous children's parties.“Alicia likes making friends with anyone,” Mila Stones once said, “Back at Prom Night in high school, Alicia surprised everyone by coming with the geekiest guy in school. If it was another girl, it might be ridiculed. But since it was Alicia so no one would insult her. The geeky boy became quite popular the following year.”Well, that's why Lune Lee didn't refuse when one afternoon Alicia approached him after class."Hey, Luna," Alicia immediately took this cat-eyed girl's hand. "Are you free tonight?""I
"Lucas Lewis," the man held out his hand. "And what's your name?""I'm Luna. Luna Lee.""Oh, Luna. It means the Moon. Your name sounds beautiful like the moon that is shining beautifully in the sky right now."Luna Lee giggled at Lucas' compliment."Thank you, Mr. Flirtatious," said Luna. Lucas also laughed at that title.They went down the stairs and into the garage where Lucas' car was parked. Without saying goodbye to the owner of the party, they fled to a street more static-filled with shops with colorful lights. To replace the sound of the music at the party, which tended to be noisy, Lucas offered Luna to play a radio that was playing a ballad."Are you feeling calmer now?" Lucas asked."Yes. Feels better," said Luna.“Do you want to visit a club or…?”"No. No. I don't like crowds for tonight. Can we take a quieter path? I think the smell of flower plantations at night is quite pleasant for now.”"Okay.