Chapter 424: A Loan
Two golden domes, two sections .Kazi had always appreciated the artistry of the Imperial Bank of Umar’s interior, but today he had more pressing concerns than its beauty. He went to the right dome, the dome of the people.
Kazi flashed a card, requested the presence of the assistant head of operations, and, after some talk and back and forths, he was allowed in. The assistant head of operation, Farouk, and his office was tucked away at the end of a long, quiet corridor lined with thick, soundproof doors on the second floor. When Kazi pushed open the heavy door, he found Farouk seated behind an his desk, scribbling something onto a parchment. The assistant head looked up, his lips already in welcoming smile.
"Ah, Kazi Hossain," Farouk said, setting down his pen. Whatever work he was doing was important. "It’s been a while since you graced my office. I’m glad to see your face."
"Farouk," Kazi replied, striding into the room with his signature confidence. "Always a pleasure to see you. And no, unfortunately, I’m here to talk business. Big business."
Farouk briefly got up to shake his hand, smiling. His smile widened when they made contact. Kazi did this thing when he shook your hand, a gentle pressure between your thumb and index finger. And the way he looked directly at you.
Mesmerizing. It gave off a genuine warmth. It was the sort of handshake that instantly set a man at ease, making them feeling they were in good company and that they were genuinely happy for the encounter. Smiling as wide as he could, Farouk gestured to one of the high-backed chairs in front of his desk. "Go on, then. Is there something I can do for you?"
Kazi settled into the chair. "I need a loan. A big one."
Farouk was already wowed.
"Ten million points." Kazi eyed Farouk’s reaction carefully.