Chapter 9: The Preparation for Retaliation

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5 YEARS LATER...

One day, si Jane na ang nagtakeover ng meeting with Freen's European Investors when the latter got very sick. It was the time when Freen was planning to build another branch of foundation in Europe. As Jane was presenting, the Europeans were amazed by her elaborate presentation.

Jane: And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is Diversity Royalty. An investment of the lifetime.

Investor 1: Wow. That was an amazing and elaborate presentation, Mrs. Vanguardia.

Investor 2: It seems Mrs. Freen Sarocha taught you very well.

Jane nodded.

Investor 1: Well, we will be getting to the point now. Of all the companies here in Thailand, your vision is the top of them all until now. But we would like the numbers, please.

Jane: Of course. Net income 84%. Surveyed satisfied customers, 90%. Preliminary estimate success of projects, 74%. The length of the feet of the yacht with the investment project also 74% if you'd like to buy it. And as for the private planes, 72%. Also includes the investment project.

Investor 1: Great. Then we'll take the deal. Congratulations, Mrs. Vanguardia. Freen would have been happier when she sees you presenting now.

Jane nodded very happily. Then she told Freen's secretary to gather the papers for the investors to sign. Noong inabot na ng secretary, doon na pumirma ang matandang European investors habang itinuturo ng babaeng secretary ang part ng papers.

Investor 1: Ok. Done. Please, give our regards to Mrs. Sarocha. We hope she gets well soon.

Jane: Of course, sir.

Then they shook hands and left the company.

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Pag-uwi ni Jane ng bahay, hinanap niya si Mikha, pero ang sabi ni Auntie Mhee na maid ni Freen ay may project na kailangang tapusin. Agad na tinungo ni Jane ang kwarto ni Freen para kumustahin at nakita si Chantal na pinupunasan ang young grandma. Sinalubong ni Chantal ng kiss ang kanyang mom saka umupo si Jane sa tabi ni Freen.

Freen: Hi, my daughter. How are you?

She weakly said.

Jane: I am more than okay.

Freen smiled. Dito na ikinuwento ni Jane ang tungkol sa kanyang naging presentation kanina. At lalo namang ikinatuwa yan ni Freen. Then Jane gave her a hug and kiss. As well as Chantal.

Chantal: Wow! Congrats, Mom!

Freen: Good work, Jane. It seems you'll be arranging the brunch for our staff tomorrow morning.

Jane: You taught me, Mama Freen. Yes, I would love that.

Freen: It's up to you to buy the brunch for them. Use my credit card.

Jane: Thank you.

Freen: Oh, no. Thank you. 

Jane: Anyway, have you eaten already?

Chantal: Yes po, Mommy. Nabigyan ko na po ng mushroom soup si Mama Freen.

Jane: Well, why don't you go to Mommy Becky first? Ako na lang muna bahala kay Mama Freen.

Chantal nodded and went to her Mommy Becky. Saka na tinuloy ni Jane ang pagpunas kay Freen after piniga ang basang face towel ng cold water and then nilagay sa noo. Hindi pa nagsasalita si Jane, alam na ni Freen kung ano ang sasabihin niya.

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