01 | MAIAU

The microprocessor of the projector reflected the images from a series of connected wires transmitting the full image in a multicolored platform with clearly defined edges and transition. The lines and bars presented are of the highest value, showing movements that contemplate the variation of numbers between years in a single unit of interval. One graph shows the highlights of sales through the use of lines and dots, while the other is under the expenses in a bar-graph format.

The presenter, who is a young man of a fresh age of 25, presented the evaluation of the financial report of the year for the company's annual assembly. Wearing a fitting black business attire, it defined the shape of his well-maintained body and enhanced the confidence that he carried throughout the report.

His voice is loud and clear during the report, explaining the details imprinted in each slide in an unhurried manner, articulating the numbers translated to figures and graphs. Using the laser pointer, he discussed the importance of each graph and its relations to the day's meeting. The audience that was composed of the heads of the departments listened very well, while the main secretary jots down the notes for clarification.

Shun, the presenter for today's meeting, scrolled the last slide of the PowerPoint. He positioned his self to the left side of the projector saying the last words before he ended the report. The last slide showed a two-dimensional graph with four horizontal lines sticking close to the single vertical. Three dots of green were resting in the middle of the lines connected by the blue line like a cord.

"...And that concludes my report for this month, sir." After the cue, Shun motioned to look at the center of the room, his eyes glistening with pride.

The multipurpose hall that could be found on the twentieth floor of a sixty-floored high-rise building was arranged to host a formal meeting. Usually, the setting of the meeting tables would follow the shape of an inverted 'U' to give each member of the planning committee a look to the presenter. This also gives the presenter the sense of focus to which when one wanted to look around, the presenter will receive gaze from an audience.

However, the arrangement for today's meeting is the legendary long table position where the members are to be seated on each side of a long table with the most important person sitting on the very edge opposite to the presenter. This somehow gives a tense atmosphere and pressure to the presenter since the object of its sight will always be to the president of the group.

It was already very overwhelming!

However, to the way Shun looked at the man on the edge, one can tell that he wasn't scared to face any questions the man would throw at him. Besides, he had done the report all by himself. If there is anything that he would not be able to answer, that would be because it wasn't part of his presentation.

All the department heads followed Shun and faced the man who holds all judgment.

As usual, President Midori Takahashi took all the breath of the people in just one sitting, exuding his overwhelming aura by just simply being present. His well-defined phoenix-like eyes are his valiant weapon that could penetrate the soul of the receiver, reading the intention under the pretense of any lies. Nobody ever made it through pass him when he looks at his subordinates crossly.

Though, even when people would not want to cross gazes with the powerful emperor, they could not also avoid not looking at him. Midori Takashi defined the modern definition of a handsome bachelor that is fond of expressing less than what he is thinking. Just by looking at his face is enough to melt a cold heart, while his few smiles are enough to promote world peace.

He is also not lacking when it comes to intelligence and money. He graduated as a top student in a prestigious school in England and finished his master's degree before his twentieth birthday. After his schooling, Midori Takahashi inherited his family's business that has been handed down since his great-great-grandfather.

Their business is fairing good with all the past years but it flourished more after he got the CEO position. Currently, they exceeded the expected sales for the month by twenty-five percent and is calculating to get a billion of net worth after the end of the year. This number might not look big for normal people but those who were in this business will know how terrifying those numbers are.

These facts made him popular to the public, even coined as a golden thigh that everyone wanted to marry. All of these are accounted under his name, and maybe because of his second gender, it made him more godly that anybody else.

Yes, Midori Takahashi is a Superior Alpha.

Alphas are already considered as the creme of the top in society. Their social standings are always better if not the best. They get to have the greatest privilege of life - earning proper education, better treatment, etc. - and considered as leaders by the large group.

Alphas are the ones who took the spot on the top of the food chain.

However, alphas are not only limited to a single label. There are three groups counted in total: the recessive alphas, dominant alphas, and the highest one are the superior alphas.

Recessive alphas, as what is said, are alphas that have low or have no sense of being an 'alpha'. That is by having smaller physique than usual, has lesser pheromone secretion, has no ability to intimidate peers, and has lower proficiency than a usual alpha.

Due to the nature of the group, recessive alphas were often discriminated against.

Dominant alphas are the most common. They composed eighty-five percent of the alpha population worldwide. The alphas in this range were considered average. They can do whatever a normal alpha can do. It is not something new.

The top place belonged to the Superior Alphas. By the name itself, one could easily answer the position of the said person. They are the greatest alphas, one that could command the seas and cross the lakes. They are not hindered by anything and could do pretty much all by themselves. They need no effort to prove their worth since they are born to become the best.

Midori Takahashi is born to become the best.

However, if there is one thing that Midori Takashi did not have, that is the appearance of an alpha.

The typical appearance of alpha is tall, handsome, have some body built, or at least can be compared to Adonis. In one look, one could easily determine his or her second gender since alphas seem to always have the advantage of body proportions. Even the recessive alphas have a usual bodybuilder type.

But Midori Takahashi did not have this trait. He is a bit short for an alpha, maybe close to that of a beta, and has an androgynous body. Looking at him afar will make people think that he is an omega. His parents once thought that Midori will either become an omega or a beta. They were surprised after knowing that he is a superior alpha.

Still, books cannot be judge based on their covers. Despite his feministic appearance, his disposition is enough to overwhelm everyone. For example, is the situation right now. Nobody dared to look at his height because his eyes are enough to cause intimidation. His presence is enough to shove all of the alphas present down.

Other alphas tend to avoid him, some are even scared to match his eyes. They felt like they are to be killed at the moment.

Indeed, this feeling belongs to a Superior Alpha.

Midori pushed the grey, square-framed eyeglasses up to the bridge of his nose, making it shine in a second. His attention is focused on the written reports of Shun, showing much detailed information in documents than the presentation. The words used are precise and informative, making the intimidating CEO to nod.

Only after checking the papers did Midori look up to the presenter. Shun has been working in this company for more than five years. In his standing, he has more confidence compared to the older employees. Yet, the moment the Midori's eyes focused on him, he could not help but to subconsciously take a step back.

Well, after all, Shun is an Omega. An alpha's gaze is enough to make him feel oppressed. Also, ninety percent of the people inside this room are all alphas. The pressure is enough to make him weak on his knees. To be able to keep on his posture up until now is already an amazing feat.

But Shun is not the one who gives up easily. Omegas are not weak. He smiled to keep his self up from the choking feeling. He earned his position through hard work so there is nothing that he should be afraid of. He will stand up until someone cut his feet off.

Though, Midori is not looking at Shun with hostility. His nod earlier meant that he approved of the report. It is just his disposition that made people think that he is not satisfied. Seeing this problem, Midori expressed his thoughts by placing the documents carefully to the table then nodded at Shun.

"I am satisfied with the report. Shun, you made a good presentation. Everyone, you made a good job," Midori stated.

Everyone finally breathes a sigh of relief then stood up to give the omega a rough of applause. Their happiness is genuine - partly because the omega made an outstanding presentation, and partly because the meeting is already done! Finally! They can finally escape from this cold room! They do not hate their CEO but he is still very scary ah!

The people in this company are kind and warm. Even though their standing in society is high given by birth, they still supported the lower classes. This can be seen easily by how they congratulated Shun as though he just graduated from school. They praised the Junior without any malice.

Midori just ignored the bustle and hustle and just looked at his watch. His secretary made the last words to say goodbye before they exited the room. The meeting lasted for two hours. It wasn't too long and is enough to rest for a while before meeting the investors. Everyone said their regards to sending their CEO off.

The moment he got out, he told his secretary to prepare the needed requirements for their next appointment. The secretary recorded the orders carefully then excused himself to do what he is told. Midori then went straight to the exclusive elevator going towards his office.

Now that he is alone, Midori relaxed his posture. He loosened his tight necktie and took a breather. Handling a huge company is easy for him but this job is indeed very tiring. He has a natural talent for business but sometimes he thinks that he has been spending all of his time working in his office.

He can no longer remember when is the last time he slept for eight hours straight.

Midori removed his spectacles and cleaned the lenses using a soft yellow cloth he took out from his pocket. Without the glasses, Midori looks quite younger than usual. His eyelashes were long, like butterfly wings. Combined with his hazel brown irises, the almond-shaped eyes could only bring more beauty to the piece. Though, his thick perfectly arched eyebrows brought the masculinity out of those eyes.

His skin also looks whiter opposing his slightly curled dark hair. This hair is often messy after waking up, making him a cute fluff bun. If not for the modern products that could at least make his hair appear straight, Midori would look like a cute yellow chick going to work.

In addition to his facial features is his beauty mark spotted below his right eye. It could be said that due to this dot, Midori's eyes became the highlight of his face. Many omegas fell in love right on the spot right just after seeing him. Even his face looks cold and straight, just his image is enough to make all omegas voluntarily strip and climb on his bed.

Midori wore his eyeglasses back. The elevator then opened, presenting him the floor that only belonged to the highest officials of the company. As he walked out, he bypassed a guy who is leaning in a nearby wall. It was the Vice President of the company who is always absent in every meeting, Inou Shohei.

This guy is also a superior alpha and Midori's rival since birth. Though, the one who made the rivalry is Inou. Midori did not care a single fuck towards this male friend. They have been best friends for so long so just let the stupid one think that they are some characters in a shounen manga or something.

Inuo saw the haggard appearance of his rival (friend) and whistled, teasing the CEO.

"Quite a good looking president we have here. I am suddenly envious," Inuo said.

Midori glared at the other man then continued walking towards his office.

"You're not on the meeting again," Midori sighed. "I've been thinking of firing you many times."

"You can't do that," Inuo followed Midori like a dog wagging his tail. "If you do that, you will be hopeless."

"Yah, yah, whatever," Midori just agreed whatever. Inuo is already familiar with this attitude so he did not get discouraged.

"So how is my Shun's presentation? Is he good? I bet he made it well," Inuo is Shun's partner.

"Shun has great talents. He just came five years ago but he can already grasp the company's cycle," Midori looks at Inuo with a smirk. "He is clever and works hard. He has the ideal character of becoming a vice president than you. Should I raise his position?"

Inuo just shrugged his shoulders. "I don't care. If that what happens then I will happily resign to let my baby have the position. Anyways, it is boring to be with you."

Midori just rolled his eyes. The two are just walking towards their office when the receptionist called their attention. The females enthusiastically greeted the bigshots with charm and told them about the calls received while they are at the meeting. Inuo entertained himself talking to them while Midori just stoically received the information. After the small talk, they walked away.

They entered the office silently. Midori entered first going straight to his table. Inuo came in last and closed the door on his back. He sauntered towards the aloof man who sat down on his chair, seeming to start working again. Inuo stayed beside the table, lightly leaning while looking at Midori.

"Will it kill you to give a pleasant reply?" Inuo asked. "At least, smile or a nod in recognition."

Midori did not answer. Instead, he pressed the start button of the computer desktop and started working. He then reaches out to get a folder from the small pile of documents at the end of his table. He has to meet people today, as well as review some transactions. He does not have enough time to idle around like Inuo.

And things like falling in love...

Not enough time ah. He'd rather sleep than thinking about that.

"Midori-chan~"

Midori glared at Inuo.

"But you will just ignore me," Inuo grabbed the folder away from Midori's hand. "Say, I heard that some of our guys are going to a party tonight. It seems that Shemi's nephew is turning eighteen or whatever. Want to go?"

"A party?" Midori smiled a little then frown in an instant. He fetched the folder back. "I don't have time for that."

"Ehh~ But I heard that there will be a lot of betas and omegas invited. This is sure a good one. Why not try it once?" Inuo again took the folder away. Midori sighed, pushing his glasses up.

"How about you? You're joining?" He asked.

"Uh? Me? No, nope. I already promised Shun that we will have a dinner date night. I don't want to miss it. And... and what comes after it," Inuo grinned, raising his eyebrows in a playful pace.

"Get lost, or else I'll punch that smug face," Midori just ignored Inuo directly.

Seeing that the other man is serious now, Inuo gave up. He returned the folder then heaved a mournful sigh. He's feeling a bit helpless towards this rival (friend) ah. Inuo checked his watch before walking towards the door. He looked back and saw Midori reading the documents. Another sigh.

"I'll be going now, Midori. Make sure to take some rest," Inuo called.

Midori gave no response. Inuo closed the door carefully to not make any sound. Seconds later, Midori puts down the paper and sighed. He knows that Inuo is just worried at him but he can't do anything else than to refuse. Never in the twenty-nine years of his life that he had fallen in love with a person.

It is not that he is not interested, it just felt impossible.

He had met a lot of omegas before. He even encountered a handful of them on their heat. Yet, Midori never felt anything. He can smell their sweet scent but his mind did not lose control like what other alphas feel whenever there's an omega on heat around. He is still calm and rational.

He can never be affected by any pheromones - that must be the reason.

Falling in love is something that he cannot easily process ah.

Midori checked his watch. There are still a few minutes left before the next appointment. He resumed working on his document. However, in his mind, there is something else.

After this, he thought. After this, I'll take a break. Inuo is right. A little break won't hurt.

Thus, in the latter times, Midori will agree that this is the best decision that he made in his whole life. 

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