It was a matter to ponder as it involved a lot of money.
“(I would like you to figure out how much cash you need to buy Roxwell, and outline the benefits you will get from doing so.)”
“(Are you thinking of entering the arms market?)”
“(I think you should be equipped to protect yourself.)”
You never know when someone might attack us. At that time, it seemed that if you had a strong military force, you would be able to respond sufficiently.
‘I think it’s far from what I thought because it’s a company specializing in fighter jets.’
Fred Balman rubbed his chin.
“(If you’re not going to war internationally, there are better companies than Roxwell.)”
“(Where are you?)”
“(This is Martion. It is a company that has recently entered the development of firearms, mainly developing pistols and shotguns. It will be difficult to buy companies that are already strong in the market, but this place is like a startup, can be obtained.)”
“(Wouldn’t there be a big difference in technology level?)”
“(It’s not like that. People who worked for Colt or Remington came out and started the company, so word of mouth started to spread in the industry.)”
It was a story that attracted me compared to Roxwell. How many days will I have to fight while flying a fighter jet, even though I am not a country?
“(Are you recruiting investors?)”
“(Of course. It’s a new company, so I’ll welcome you. If you want, I’ll create a place for you.)”
“(Then please.)”
I thought it would be good to use it as a security robot if I could mount a weapon on Roborabo. It would be dangerous to sell it to the outside world, so if you want to personally manufacture and place it, it would be better to contact the company directly.
‘I feel strange.’
Although he said he had owned a gun while in the military, it never occurred to him that he would invest in a gun company because he lived in a country where gun possession was illegal.
It was unfamiliar to me that life was going in a different direction than I thought, but it was quite fun.
‘okay. For now, this should be enough.’
Collaborating with a gun company would make it possible to improve and produce guns for bodyguards. It seemed that the guards were gradually taking proper outlines.
“(We have arrived. We will be waiting around here, so please contact us when the schedule is over.)”
“(All right.)”
I broke up with Fred Balman and walked into a restaurant where I was supposed to meet Ricardo Gibson. He arrived first and was having a cocktail.
As I entered, he got up and greeted me.
“(Mr. Jaegu! Are our VVIP customers here?)”
“(Mr. Gibson. Long time no see.)”
As George Gibson said, his face was better than before. It must be because I got a good rest and slept well.
“(Mr. Smith, long time no see.)”
“(It’s been a while. Mr. Gibson.)”
The two also exchanged greetings. Sometimes, when Jaffrey Smith talked to him, he felt strange.
‘Since you’re always by my side, I feel like my own person, so when I think of being a member of Titanium Security, I don’t get used to it.’
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Jeffrey Smith felt completely like my own person now. I was introduced through Ricardo Gibson, but it’s already been a year since we’ve been together.
Ricardo Gibson opened his mouth.
“(Your contract is almost 1 year old, what do you plan to do with the next contract?)”
“(Of course, I intend to extend it.)”
At my words, Jaffrey Smith smiled with satisfaction.
Ricardo Gibson straightened up.
“(There are two ways to extend the contract, I would like to ask you which one you would choose.)”
“(Could you tell me what is there first?)”
“(This is a proposal only to President Kim Jae-gu, who is a VVIP.)”
The atmosphere became serious when the person I usually call Mr. Kim used the title of boss.
“(Tell me.)”
Could you change the contract a little bit?
Ricardo Gibson said there are two ways to extend a contract.
‘It’s a proposal only for me, a VVIP… What the hell are you talking about?’
I was curious.
he opened his mouth
“(One is to renew the contract by reflecting the wage increase according to experience, and one is…)”
Ricardo Gibson paused for a moment. It was an atmosphere to talk about something heavy.
“(Why don’t you take over Titanium Security yourself?)”
“(Acquire Titanium Security?)”
“(yes.)”
“(What are you talking about all of a sudden…)”
I really hadn’t even thought of this.
“(I enjoyed playing this time. I’ve earned enough money, so now I’m going to take a break and live.)”
“(Aren’t you bored?)”
“(Even during the break, I will continue to meet new people. Since Titanium Security has been established, there has been no particular stimulation.)”
His gaze became vague as if he was looking into the distance. Originally, when I was resting, I would think about everything. Ricardo Gibson must have thought more about himself during the long-awaited break.
If you didn’t have to work anyway, then it was your own choice.
“(Still, wouldn’t it be difficult for me to manage it myself? There are also problems with the supply and demand of team members.)”
“(I will take care of that part. If you only need the current level of management, I can fully respond.)”
“(You mean to hire Mr. Gibson as well.)”
“(It’s okay if you don’t hire them. Currently, Mr. Jaegu’s hired staff account for 70% of Titanium Security’s staff.)”
A direct contract was not a bad proposition. Being able to evaluate and reward my subordinates myself also meant that I could treat them more fairly.
I could have taken more care of Jeffrey Smith, who escorted me by my side, and I could have taken care of my vacation during the holidays. But there were also side effects.
‘It hurts my head to do personnel management myself. Besides, I wasn’t the only one hired.’
It was a story that it was necessary to manage the number of people assigned to others. For me, there was no need to acquire Titanium Security.
“(Thanks for the suggestion, but I think it would be better to sign the contract electronically.)”
“(Is that so?)”
“(I think it’s better to have someone you can trust like Mr. Gibson rather than hiring yourself.)”
The corner of his mouth went up at my words.
“(I can’t help it if Mr. Jaegu says that. I guess I’m still too late to retire.)”
I activated the Eye of Trust skill towards him smiling at me.
‘Use the eyes of trust.’
[Reliability 86%]
It was a moment where I could confirm that his proposal came from trust in me. So you could trust him and make a deal.
“(Could you change the terms of the contract a bit instead?)”
“(What is it?)”
“(I want to give more bonuses to team members who are struggling in Korea.)”
As I got together with Ha-yeon and my relationship with Elisa developed, I realized how precious my family is. As much as I was staying in Korea after being separated from my family, I wanted to provide additional expenses that I could use during my vacation.
Ricardo Gibson had a smile on his face.
“(This is why the staff seems to like Mr. Jaegu. Of course it is possible.)”
“(Shall we sign this year’s contract as well?)”
“(You’re impatient. I’ll check the staff’s intention to extend, and I’ll get back to you.)”
It wasn’t like there was nothing to do. If I said I would buy the company while being greedy, I would have been bothered for nothing.
“(Yes. I look forward to it.)”
This should be left to a trusted professional.
***
The date with Elisha, whom he hadn’t seen in a while, was fun. She came with a full set up to the extent that even I, a non-fashion ignorant, could feel that she was paying attention, and thanks to that, the eyes of the people around me were pouring out.
‘Miss Elisa isn’t pretty.’
It was a little burdensome, but I also felt proud. The jealous gaze wasn’t so bad.
After dinner, he invited me to his house. After a long time, I ate food prepared by the chef on the rooftop for a late-night snack, accompanied by a glass of wine.
“(Jaegoo, how do you match my taste so well?)”
“(I think it’s because I usually think about Elisa a lot.)”
“(oh.)”
Elisha covered her mouth with her hand and laughed.
‘I’m serious.’
When I was bored while working or moving, the faces of Ha-yeon and Elisa came to mind. Thinking of the two of them made me think that I should work harder and live.
“(Miss Elisa.)”
“(Yes. Mr. Jaegu.)”
Alec Carver urged me to marry her just by looking at her face. When I woke up in the morning, I thought I would be happy to see her beautiful face.
The image of a harmonious family to be built with her was also clearly drawn.
She would be a good mother to Ha-yeon. She could have children if she wanted to. Her parents also seemed to like Elisa, so there shouldn’t be any big trouble.
‘I’ll have to live separately from my parents.’
Then it might be right to settle down in New York. Because they both preferred to live in Korea. If the two of us got married, it would not be difficult to obtain citizenship in any country.
‘Even if I don’t get married, I can still get enough.’
The United States also had a good system called investment immigration.
“(Jaegu. Why did you call me?)”
“(Elisa, where would you like to propose?)”
“(yes?)”
“(Ah… no. So…)”
Talking about marriage is like asking the other person where to propose. In Korea, a proposal was like a pre-wedding event, but I heard that in the US, it is really an application for marriage.
‘How absurd it must have been from Elisa’s point of view…’
Heat rose to the face.
I heard Elisa’s soft voice.
“(I want to be proposed by the sea and surrounded by people. And when I get the ring, people clap.)”
It was a specific order.
“(And the face of Mr. Jaegu, who gave me the ring, is red.)”
She smiled and met my eyes.
“(Like now.)”
The ring in my pocket bothered me. I thought I should use it when I propose someday, and I carry it with me every time I meet Elisa.
She smiled.
“(Just like that, you can see the sea from here, and there are many people around. The atmosphere is good.)”
The chef, his assistant, and bodyguards were waiting around. A little further away, I saw people patrolling along the wall.
‘But this isn’t it.’
Although Elisa laid a mat, it was not a romantic situation no matter how you look at it. If I proposed here, Ha-yeon would always be teased when she entered puberty.
He proposed on the roof of the house he lives in.
However, it was obvious that Elisa would be disappointed if she completely pulled out of here, so she decided to commit to the future.
“(I’ll propose soon, so look forward to it.)”
“(Isn’t that the mood to propose right now?)”
“(I want to do it in a more romantic place.)”
“(Hmm. I’m fine now… But Jaegu says that, so I’m looking forward to the proposal even more.)”
It felt like digging a grave.
“(I’ll do my best, but don’t expect too much.)”
“(You’re supposed to get down on your knees. Waiting while you know how to propose is torture.)”
“(Sorry, I don’t have any sense.)”
“(A person without taste cannot choose such a delicious wine.)”
Elisa raised her cup.
“(thank you.)”
He lightly clinked the glass and moistened his neck. The alcohol gave me a little more courage.
He jumped up from his seat and walked towards Elisha.
“(Jaegu is also true.)”
She got up and put her arms around her neck. She smelled fragrant. He kissed her lightly and took the ring out of his pocket.
Elisa wouldn’t mind the price of the ring, but she didn’t want to propose with a two-carat diamond.
“(Miss Elisa. Give me your hand.)”
Elisha’s face turned red. She held out her thin white finger.
“(Oh my. Are you proposing right now?)”
He put the ring on her finger, smiling. The sparkling diamonds matched her very well.
“(I’ll make a formal proposal later.)”
“(no, I do not want.)”
“(yes?)”
“(If you sing a song now, I’ll pretend you were proposed to.)”
He was a man who seldom insisted. She must be saying that the proposal meant so much to her.
In fact, there was a song that I practiced to propose at any time.
“(Then I’ll just sing the song first.)”
It was a song by Della Foster called ‘With You’. It was a song he had practiced for days for Della Foster’s fan.
As the song progressed, she put her hands together and looked at me. The lights that filled the rooftop shimmered in her wet eyes.
It was a little awkward song, but Elisa listened to my song to the end with a really serious face. After the last phrase, I looked straight at her.
Eye to eye met. The lights seemed to float around me and I felt elated.
But I wanted to make the proposal even better.
It was good just to look at it.
Elisa’s lips moved.
“(Mr. Jaegu?)”
“(Thank you for being by my side.)”
I was swept away by the atmosphere and almost proposed. Not now.