Chapter 44: WS: Dungeon Illusion [5]
Since starting to change his nightwear, Eugene becomes more uncomfortable especially when his brother keeps touching him. Whenever he wanted to complain, upon meeting his brother's dark deep eyes, he will be scared and just let the other party do what he wants hoping to get used to it soon so he won't think some inappropriate things.
Another five years have passed and Eugene is now in college.
He's twenty years old and his brother who is twenty-five is now officially the president of He group. Eugene when he entered college already talk about his ambition to his brother. At first, his brother got mad and locked him again in his room but soon his brother allowed him as long as he won't think of moving out of the He mansion.
Eugene started to invest first to accumulate some capital.
After that when he turns his third year of college he successfully build his own career earlier among his peers causing so much attention as his existence as the adopted son of the He family is well known. Now, everyone is watching his progress but never thinks again that he would fight his brother because Eugene already sign a cooperation with his brother's company upon securing his own company's ranking in the Info-Tech industry.
Supporting the security of the He group which is top in the Tech-Deign.
What's more? The day he sign a contract with his brother who is so proud of him is the day the company name was changed despite the board director's opposition.
Kaizer who is fond of Eugene put his little brother's surname in the company.
And Hesu Group is officially reborn.
With two strong companies and two strong talented leaders.
Hesu group leads the world's technology.
Eugene finally got recognization without hiding behind his brother's name and being doubted. He's so happy especially whenever his adoptive father and mother would send a congratulatory message to him and a gift that expresses that they still care about him despite ignoring him.
After establishing his company and reaching success, Eugene graduated top in their college, following the path of his elder brother, and spoke a speech expressing how thankful he is for having a supportive and caring brother, of course, he included his adoptive father and mother which soon cause sourness for his brother who after the ceremony pinch his cheeks playfully, pretending to be mad at him.
"The project will soon be launched and there would be a banquet."
Eugene was surprised: "It's done?"
Kaizer hummed: "The technical problem is not that big and it was handled on the spot upon finding out the fault. After the last testing, it didn't show any further problems so launching earlier than the expected date is better to avoid competitor's blind move."
"Well, as long as there would be no malfunction."
"You already check the system, I'm confident that this product would be a success."
——It takes one week to finalize the event.
Eugene attends the Hesu Group's launch event of a new mobile phone with some of his employees from the IT department and interested board partners. Everyone couldn't help but get happy when they see the product that they designed together with the Hesu group but they couldn't help but blur out...
"Though I'm happy I want our company to make our own."
"That's right, we can what Hesu group can do."
"Forget it, the ur company is more like a branch of Hesu because our boss and president He are close brothers. If I would envy something, it's the brotherhood of these two talented people who don't fight each other for success."
Eugene clenches his fists.
"But think about it, our president Su is so intelligent, how can he just follow his brother behind? Isn't that strange? Even if you are brothers when it comes to business the strongest always wins."
One of the board directors snorts: "Even if President Su is talented he can't win against President He. People with eyes can know the level of talent of these two people. President Su is restricted but President He is all around. This is why President Su prefers to focus on his specialty just to be behind his brother. A perfect helping hand."
"How could that be?!"
One of the employees nudge his colleague and whispered: "Don't talk. Among all of the employees, only those positioned on top know what is behind the story."
"President Su is like a female lioness, he hunts and defeats invaders that could possibly destroy the Hesu Group while President He is a male lion that is responsible for protecting his territory. In short, President Su is strong but he is not seen as what he is because President He's presence overcame his ability. So no matter how talented President Su is, if President He is around and is known by people, They would always point at the mighty male lion who does marking and patrol as a male lion can pressure its enemy just by his presence."
Eugene purse his lips and lowered his head.
He could hear his employees behind him even as they whispered to each other.
Their words hit him hard because that's the reality. No matter how many achievements he had, as long as his brother is there, he is nothing but a shadow.
——The launching event is a success.
Because of the popularity of Hesu's new product and its stability in the market, everyone rejoice and attend the banquet happily. Eugene is inside the hotel with his brother, preparing for the party as they changed their clothes and sit on a chair for the hairstylist to do their hair. His brother refuses to hire a make-up artist because he doesn't want someone touching his face.
Eugene could only sigh and stare at his reflection in the mirror.
His adoptive parents are already at the hall greeting the guest so they're not in a hurry.
Knock. Knock.
His brother's secretary opened the door and entered, nodding at him and the hair stylist before walking towards his brother, saying: "President He, some important people already arrived. Your father is calling you now to entertain them."
Kaizer snort: "Can't he do that? What's his purpose in this party if he won't associate?"
Eugene was startled and held his brother's thigh, patting it: "Brother don't talk like that. Father already step down from the position of president, it's now your duty to associate with some businessmen that could be a potential partners for your future project."
Kaizer held Eugene's hand: "Well, I don't really care about the company."
Eugene tremble.
"Brother, Father, and Mother work so hard, don't let them down."
Kaizer just roll his eyes.
In the end, in order for his brother to go, Eugene told the hairstylist to hurry up and accompany his brother to go in the hall. Upon arriving, they instantly become the center of attention. He was held by his brother by his waist which made him nervous and uncomfortable but because they are already in public, he couldn't do such a thing as pushing his brother's hand away from his body.
"Hey, isn't that young master Su?"
"No way, the largest second holder of the Hesu Group? I heard he's sick so he rarely comes out--- Hey, isn't that young master He?!"
"It's them."
"Wow, the rumor is true, young master He and young master Su are close."
"Aren't they living together?"
"No way."
That's right, when He Group's name was changed and become Hesu, Eugene is already the second largest shareholder of Hesu because of his contribution as he always buys shares openly under the guidance of his brother. Of course, the board directors of the Hesu also favor him and accept his presence in the Hesu Group.
Greeting his parents, he sigh when his elder brother remove his hand from his waist and told him to get something to eat if he like.
He thanked his brother and pointed to the place where he want to go.
His brother patted his head and let him.
Standing in front of the fountain chocolate, Eugene's eyes bent into a crescent as he pick some biscuits to eat. However, while eating a group not too far away from him is gossiping, their voice is something that he could still hear so he couldn't help but eavesdrop.
"I told you, no wonder something's fishy since then."
"Right, President He refuses women, wouldn't it because there is someone more beautiful besides him? hahahaha--- ah, my bad."
Eugene's hand tremble and his pupils dilated.
Is that how others view his and his brother's relationship?
Eugene's face turned and left the table. He walks back into the hotel and enters a restroom looking at his reflection and mirror. His face is still the same, though he looks a little more feminine than other men, he is still a boy that's why he keeps rejecting any men who would come to him. How come he never thought that his brother can possibly think like that towards him? Just like how those men pursue him?
No...How can he accuse his brother?
It's just probably a rumor.
Wealthy circles love gossip the most.
He can't do it, he can't accept such a thing even if it's true.
Opening the faucet, he splash water in his face and patted his cheek. He needs to relax, he shouldn't get affected by rumors and ignore what others think.
Because he knows himself, his brother is not that kind of person. That they just stick together because of their past experience. They grew up relying on each other so they are closer and almost have no space to give and a secret to keep. It's their nonsense. He and his brother won't be like that. His brother won't see him romantically.
His brother...
Recalling the handsome face of his brother, Eugene's face turn red.
He hurriedly wet his face and dry it with a paper towel before walking out of the restroom.
Eugene is fixing his suit while walking but bumps into someone who runs against and his instinct made him hug the woman who almost falls down. His body hurts upon being hit in the chest but before he could complain, the woman drag him into one of the room and push him into the wall, covering his mouth, making Eugene unable to talk and just groan in pain.
He has never been wronged this much.
This is the first time in this world that his body would hit a hard object.
"I'm sorry, I'm in need of help. I'm really sorry."
Eugene opened his eyes and glance at a woman who dare to drag him nowhere.
"Do you know who I am?"
The woman frown, "Do you think I have time to know you?"
"You bumped into me without apologizing, you could just have hidden without me but still drag me with your mess. I'm asking you because this is an offense for me and I could have my Su group's lawyer handle you if I wanted."
The woman just click her tongue, "Don't be stingy young master or whatever, just help me out. I promise I'll do you a favor in the future."
Eugene choked, this is the first time he met such a girl.
"Who did you offend beside me?"
"Nonsense, I'm hiding from my father's subordinate. They trick me into attending this banquet because they wanted to introduce me to someone to marry but I refuse and ran away."
Eugene held his head.
"Look, I need to go and my brother is probably waiting for---"
Eugene's words paused when the woman press the switch of the light and upon seeing the other party's face, Eugene started to get dizzy, feeling inexplicable as his heart started to beat fast. It's the same, the woman in front of him looks exactly like that person. Eugene didn't know if heaven wanted to mock him or wanted to drive him crazy again because the one before had the face of the person he liked the most.
"Chantall?"
"Oh? How do you know my name?"
Eugene held his tightening chest while grabbing the woman's hand.
"Hey, are you alright?"
Eugene stare at Chantall with red eyes and fell to his knees while gasping, "I-I can't breathe, h-help me for a minute."
Chantall panicked and immediately drag the man inside the room and push him into the bed saying, "Wait here, I'll go get a glass of water, you need to calm down first okay?" before running fast towards the mini kitchen.
Eugene tried his best to regain his senses.
When Chantall returned in seconds, she saw that the man was already calm but still laying on the bed so she sat on the edge and nudge the man to drink water. Eugene feels like he lost his strength and just stares at the woman who is helping him sit and is assisting him to drink.
"Is your breathing stabilize now?"
Eugene's head fell on Chantall's shoulder.
"Why you didn't tell me you have an asthma? I shouldn't have to drag you like that."
Eugene gritted his teeth, "With how fast you run, I'm afraid I don't even have time to process whether it's a kidnapping or what. Also, I don't have asthma, I don't know the reason but I don't have any disease so you can rest assured that I won't charge you with intentional harm."
"How cruel of you to think that!"
"Don't move too much, I'm dizzy. If I die here your father will fetch you in prison."
"You, I help you and you keep threatening me?! I---"
The sudden move of Chantall cause Eugene's body to fall completely on the bed. However, his hand grabs the woman who irritates him out of instinct causing the two to fall into a shameful posture. Eugene gritted his teeth when Chantall's elbow hit his stomach Chantall's face turned completely red upon realizing that the man he drags is actually so beautiful.
With Eugene's handsome face, Chantall was dazed.
"It hurts, y-your hand you--" damn woman.
"Oh, I'm sorry!"
The water in Chnatall's hand was poured into Eugene's body, causing Eugene's suit to damp. Seeing the mess she made, she straightaway grab Eugene's coat saying, "I'm sorry I wet you! I'll go and dry this for you, Really, I didn't mean---"
"Wait--"
Eugene tried to push Chantall but the woman shadowed him. He was about to complain but then the door was kicked open and the loud sound instantly frightened them causing Chantall to slip her body again and fell on Eugene, still holding Eugene's coat...
The posture becomes more and more shameful as if they're doing something bad.
"WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING!"
Eugene widen his eyes and pushed Chantall away upon hearing his brother's angry voice.
Kaizer looks at the two people in the bed and his eyes turn red in anger. Just by looking at Eugene's messy appearance and how the woman grabs Eugene's clothes. Kaizer who misunderstands the situation angrily walks forward and grabs the neck of the woman who is holding onto Eugene.
"President He!"
"Brother!"