novellhall Chapter 46 A Tricky Opponent
Chapter 46 A Tricky Opponent
Kiryu Yaya tidied the documents aside.
"First, safeguard three things."
Which three items?
"First, the seal."
Kiryu Yaya said:
"The company seal, the bank seal, and the president's seal must never be given to your uncle or his people."
Keiko Miyazawa nodded.
"The company's seal is in the safe in my father's study. I have the key and the combination."
"What about the printing of banknotes?"
"It's in the vault in the president's office. It used to be jointly kept by my father and the secretary-general."
"President's seal?"
"Also in the secretary's office."
Kiryu Yaya let out a soft breath.
Fortunately.
At least the most crucial things haven't completely fallen into Miyazawa Hara's hands yet.
Second, sign.
"This letter of appointment cannot be signed."
"You cannot sign any document that you do not understand."
"Any document that he says is just a formality, just a procedure, or something to be signed first and then discussed later, should be put away and not processed on the spot."
Keiko Miyazawa listened attentively.
Third, complete information.
Kiryu Yaya looked at her.
"Next, you need to obtain complete details about the loan and collateral."
"Especially internal funding for the Rokko Golf Development and Miyazawa Tourism Development, as well as any documents involving share guarantees or joint and several guarantees."
"But remember, don't take risks to get the information."
"They've probably started paying attention to you now."
Keiko Miyazawa's fingers trembled slightly.
"It's already started?"
"Your coming to see me tonight is a risk in itself."
Kiryu Yaya said:
"If Miyazawa Hara is really planning something, he won't give you much time."
Keiko Miyazawa seemed to suddenly remember something and said softly:
"By the way, my uncle originally scheduled me to attend a briefing at the group's headquarters on Wednesday morning."
"It must be for this letter of appointment."
Kiryu Yaya nodded.
"If it's Wednesday, there's still more than a day left."
"Don't move around during this time."
"Don't go to the secretary's office to look through the documents anymore, and don't ask the lawyer separately."
"Hide the note your father left behind."
"Keep the letter of appointment safe as well."
"At Wednesday's meeting, you only need to do one thing."
"What?"
"Absolutely do not sign anything."
Just as Keiko Miyazawa was about to speak, her cell phone, which was in her handbag, suddenly rang.
The two of them fell silent at the same time.
Keiko Miyazawa took out her phone.
"I am Miyazawa."
On the other end of the phone was the gentle voice of Miyazawa Hara's secretary, Koga Hirano.
"Miss, I apologize for disturbing you tonight."
Keiko Miyazawa's gaze tightened slightly.
"Mr. Koga?"
"Yes."
Secretary Koga's voice remained respectful.
"The executive director has made a last-minute decision to move the appointment letter briefing, originally scheduled for Wednesday morning, to 9:00 AM tomorrow."
"The location remains the eighth conference room at the group headquarters."
"The group's lawyers, financial officers, and several directors will be present."
"In addition, please make sure to bring your personal seal, as well as the relevant seals currently in your possession, so that you can complete the procedures if necessary."
Keiko Miyazawa's fingertips trembled instantly.
"Tomorrow morning?"
"Yes."
Secretary Koga said softly:
"The executive director said that stability is the most important thing for the group right now."
"Some things are better decided as soon as possible."
The phone hangs up.
Keiko Miyazawa held the phone, remaining motionless for a long time.
Kiryu Yaya pursed his lips.
It seems that Miyazawa Keiko's reaction at the bank today has aroused Miyazawa Hara's suspicion.
The enemy is far more formidable than imagined.
After the phone call ended, the table fell silent.
The piano music continued in the coffee shop.
Keiko Miyazawa held her cell phone, her expression somewhat unpleasant.
She had considered the possibility that her uncle would pressure her.
But to her surprise, the other party wouldn't even give her a day.
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
From now on, it's less than thirteen hours.
"Kiryu-kun..."
Keiko Miyazawa asked in a low voice:
"What should we do now?"
Kiryu Yaya did not answer immediately.
He quickly reorganized the documents on the table, and after confirming that nothing was missing, he pushed the letter of appointment, note, and copies back to Miyazawa Keiko.
Then he said seriously:
"Take notes."
"Do exactly as I say during tomorrow's briefing."
……
The next day.
Tuesday morning at 8:45.
Miyazawa Group Headquarters.
The black sedan slowly came to a stop in front of the main entrance.
The driver opened the car door for her.
Keiko Miyazawa got out of the car and looked up at the familiar yet unfamiliar building.
When her father was still alive, she never felt that this place was scary.
But today, for the first time, she felt as if the building had opened its mouth.
Behind every window, someone is watching her.
Fortunately, Keiko Miyazawa was not entirely unprepared.
Although the person did not show up, they had already rehearsed every possible scenario.
Before entering the building, Keiko Miyazawa mentally reviewed Kiryu Yaya's instructions from the previous night.
No need to bring a stamp.
Don't try to explain too much to them.
Only confirm one thing repeatedly.
First, review the complete details of the borrowing and guarantee.
They pressured me to sign, saying I couldn't sign without seeing the whole picture.
Also, write your opinions into the meeting minutes.
After doing all that, she took a deep breath, straightened her back a little, and then walked toward the main entrance.
8:59 a.m.
Outside the eighth conference room.
Secretary Koga was already standing there waiting.
He was still wearing a dark gray suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he had a respectful and gentle smile on his face.
"Good morning, young lady."
"Good morning."
Secretary Koga's gaze swept lightly over her handbag.
"The executive director and all the board members have arrived."
"Um."
Keiko Miyazawa reached out and pushed open the conference room door.
Everyone in the meeting room had indeed arrived.
The air in the meeting room was colder than in the corridor.
Six people were sitting on either side of the long table.
Miyazawa Hara sat by the window, dressed in a dark suit and silver-gray tie, with a gentle expression, still looking like the reliable uncle who was willing to share everything with his niece.
The group's lawyer is to his left.
The person on the right is the finance manager.
Next to them were two directors and a female staff member responsible for taking meeting minutes.
Secretary Koga was the last to enter, gently closed the door, and stood behind Miyazawa Hara.
Keiko Miyazawa's gaze swept over the crowd.
She suddenly realized that this was not a briefing session.
It was a pre-arranged signing ceremony.
All that's missing is for her to bring the seal.
"Keiko, you're here."
Miyazawa smiled.
"Please sit down."
Keiko Miyazawa sat down on the other side of the long table.
She did not sit in the seat her father used to sit in.
That seat is empty.
But precisely because it was empty, it was as if a pair of eyes were still there, quietly watching everyone.
Miyazawa Hara glanced at Koga Hirano.
Secretary Koga bowed slightly and began to speak:
"Miss, before we begin, I'd like to confirm if you brought your seal today?"
There was a moment of silence in the conference room.
All eyes were on Keiko Miyazawa.
Keiko Miyazawa's fingers, resting on her knees, tightened slightly.
Then, she calmly said:
"no."