Not the Dumpster-in-law
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After news of Indra's shareholding spread, Aji immediately held an emergency meeting with all members of the company's board of directors. Elok, Rian, and several other members of the board of directors were present at the meeting, including Indra who also came.

The situation in the room was tense. The atmosphere of the meeting felt different than usual. Everyone looked anxious and alert, unlike the usual meeting atmosphere which was filled with relaxed discussions and fresh ideas.

After the opening and introduction session, Aji immediately opened the topic of ownership of the recently discovered Indra stock. He said that Indra owned 30% shares of the same company as Rian, while he himself 30%. So Abiyasa only has 10% of the total number of shares that became his capital as a family member, because he is his sister Aji a.

Everyone in the room looked shocked and confused. Rian looked at Indra with a sharp gaze, while Indra looked calm and unaffected by the situation in the room.

"Sorry, Mr. Indra. But, how do you own 30% of the shares in this company? Because previously, 30% of the shares were owned by some investors."

When Aji asked Indra questions about his shareholding, Indra casually replied, "I got the shares through an investment a few months ago. At first I was offered a friend and I didn't even know if it was Mr. Aji's company."

However, Rian was not satisfied with Indra's answer and directly accused Indra of doing the wrong thing.

"Don't you buy those shares illegally, Mr. Indra. We need a clear and transparent explanation of how you get the shares," Rian said in a high voice.

The atmosphere of the meeting was really tense and anxious. Several other members of the board of directors also looked at Indra with suspicion and curiosity.

However, Indra remained calm and gave a good explanation. He explained that he had bought the shares through a legitimate investment a few months ago and had all the necessary documents and evidence to prove his shareholding.

"I can prove it." Indra replied to stay calm.

After listening to Indra's explanation, the atmosphere of the meeting began to improve and other members of the board of directors also believed, especially Indra did bring the documents he mentioned earlier.

But Rian and Aji still feel tense, but at least the discussion and debate can go more regularly.

When the meeting was over, the atmosphere in the room felt a little relieved, but there was still uncertainty about the future of the company that had been held by outsiders with the same presentation as the owner himself.

Actually, Aji was angry because the share ownership of the company that was supposed to spread was collected in the hands of Indra. He was afraid that if the share ownership was only owned by one person, the company would be monopolized by that person. And this is Indra. Aji began to be wary of Indra which he considered a big threat, whereas before he was so enthusiastic to be able to work with Indra.

The meeting was over, but there were still three people in the meeting room earlier. Aji sat in the front seat of the room, staring intently at Rian and Indra who were also still inside along with him. His face looked crimson, showing his mounting resentment and anger.

"What does this company mean to you both?" ask Aji in a firm tone.

Rian looks surprised by the question, while Indra just smiles cynically. Aji continued, "It is clear in the company's rules that shareholding should be spread out and should not be concentrated in one particular person or group. But I was shocked and disappointed to learn that 30% of the company's shares were in hand, Mr. Indra."

Rian tried to defend himself, "Aji, I don't know about Indra's shareholding.I also feel disappointed and disagree if the shareholding is only concentrated in one person."

Indra just smiled cynically and said, "I didn't break the rules. I just take advantage of the opportunity. Don't blame me if you can't take the same opportunity."

Aji was getting angry at Indra's reply. "It's not a matter of chance! It's a matter of morality and business ethics. If stock ownership is concentrated in one person, then the company will be threatened by individual interests that are not always the same as the interests of the company."

Rian tried to calm the situation down, "Quiet, Aji. We can find solutions together. What if we buy back the shares that Indra owns?"

Indra just laughed, "hahaha... The stock price I own is very high. You won't be able to buy back at the same price I bought it." Indra's smile was so nauseating in Aji and Rian's eyes.

Now Rian was furious and looked at Aji sharply, "You can't let Indra continue to control our company's shares. We have to do something before it's too late."

Instantly the atmosphere became increasingly tense and filled with uncertainty. Aji and Rian look uneasy, trying to find a solution to the problem at hand because they feel threatened. However, Indra looks very confident and feels he has a strong position in the company. This situation made Aji even more worried about the future of the company he managed and developed over the years.

***

Elsewhere, Endang was gathering with his fellow tourists in the apartment he was staying in. He was showing off with all the luxury of the apartment to his friends when in fact he only hitchhiked temporarily, because this apartment was Rian's.

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"This chair is very expensive" said Endang by patting the sofa he was sitting on.

"The painting is worth hundreds of millions."

Endang was sitting in the living room of Rian's luxury apartment. He showed off all the luxury items in the apartment to his tourist friends who came to visit. Endang boasted how this apartment was his and that he had bought everything with his own money. She was no longer as devastated as during the bankruptcy of her late husband.

"You see this wardrobe, it costs millions of dollars, and my Hermes bag, can you imagine how much it costs?" he smiled with a proud smile.

Endang's friends just fell silent and did not respond enthusiastically. One of his friends looked at Endang with a sharp look and said, "You said this is your apartment? This isn't Rian's, your son-in-law's uncle?"

He was shocked to hear his friend's statement. He knew that his friend already knew that this apartment was not his, but he did not expect his friend would bring him up in front of the crowd.

"Well, I guess you don't know. Yes, this is Rian's but he let me stay here for a while. I also pay my rent" Endang replied in self-defense.

Endang's friends just nodded their heads nonchalantly. They know that Endang is just trying to boast of himself and as if he has all the luxuries in the apartment, when in reality it is not.