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Agreement

A handsome man woke up in the morning due to the bright sunlight streaming through his bedroom window. He gazed at the ceiling adorned with glowing lights. The man's name was Marvelino Arkan Naviera, commonly known as Marvel, the CEO of a massive company in Jakarta. Marvel realized he had an important schedule for the day but had forgotten to plan his work. Hastily, he showered and prepared to head to his office in his beloved sedan.

Upon reaching the office, he forgot a crucial file that needed to be brought that day. Marvel faced a dilemma; choosing between going back or staying, as a client he was supposed to meet soon called to reschedule for the afternoon. Confused, Marvel couldn't decide whether to be relieved or not, as he had another significant client meeting scheduled for the afternoon. Unable to cancel either meeting, he firmly stated, "I'm sorry, but I can only meet this morning as my schedule is already packed," and hung up, feeling trapped between the two important clients.

Marvel attempted to contact his secretary for assistance, but inexplicably, she couldn't be reached. Forced to go back home, he navigated through Jakarta's morning traffic. Back at home, Marvel frantically searched his workspace but couldn't find the vital file. Returning to his car and then the office, he continued searching through his desk, all in vain. Suddenly, a knock on the CEO's door revealed the sought-after secretary. She casually handed him the missing file, explaining that she had brought it from the office since Marvel forgot it the previous night during overtime.

Marvel, silent and devoid of words, focused on opening and reading the contents of the file. Grateful for the secretary's effort, he dismissed her. Now facing the dilemma of whether the morning meeting could proceed, Marvel had to make a decision.

After lunch, the awaited client finally arrived, accompanied by a significant client crucial for the company. Marvel, surprised to see both, attempted to negotiate merging their plans, and surprisingly, both clients agreed. They collaborated on a project that, initially considered minor, grew into a substantial venture, providing significant value to society.

Three months into the project, Marvel and his clients aimed to swiftly complete their plan—a vast amusement park in Jakarta, envisioned as a refreshing haven for the busy city dwellers. With time running short, they strived to meet their deadline.

Unexpectedly, one of Marvel's clients betrayed his company. Consequently, the amusement park remained incomplete for three years. Marvel faced a dilemma, having invested significant funds in the project. The deceitful client aimed to sabotage Marvel due to jealousy toward his thriving company. Marvel, unable to counteract the plot, decided to abandon the project three years in, leaving the half-finished amusement park abandoned indefinitely.