Chapter 3 - 03- Charles
Janet arrived punctually at Black Rock Co., the towering skyscrapers of the multinational conglomerate stretching endlessly before her, just in time before 9 AM.
Dressed in a stiff, formal suit with oversized black-rimmed glasses perched on her nose, she stepped into the company’s headquarters.
Black Rock Co. was a legend in the business world, a global empire with over a hundred subsidiaries. It dominated industries from finance to food, conquering every major sector with unmatched power and influence.But despite being the leader of such a powerful conglomerate, Janet had never seen the elusive CEO—the man whose very name was a mystery. Not a single magazine had ever captured his image.
All she knew was that his methods were ruthless and efficient, a man of extraordinary skill. His three defining traits were his reputation: Cool, ruthless, precise. The legendary figure behind it all was none other than—Charles Elwin.
It was said that Charles had always stayed behind the scenes, orchestrating the company’s operations from the shadows. He never appeared in public, and when it came to company matters, his two trusted assistants, Giles and Novia, delivered orders directly in his name as the de facto CEO.
Rumors swirled about him—he was indifferent to women, with only his female assistant, Novia, allowed near him, and he had never been involved in any public scandal. It was said that he was cold-hearted, capable of bankrupting a company in a minute or resurrecting one that was on the verge of collapse.
But these were all just rumors... or were they?
As Janet entered the company, she immediately sensed an atmosphere of tension and unease in the air. The lobby, usually bustling with activity, was now covered in thick red carpet, and outside, black-suited bodyguards stood at attention, creating a quiet, almost ceremonial environment—as if an important figure were about to make an inspection. This grandeur was unlike anything Janet had experienced since arriving.
Sure enough, less than half an hour later, she received word from upper management. The reclusive CEO, the mysterious figure who had always stayed in the shadows, would officially be taking the helm today.