Chapter 7:That Was Unexpected

Alexis was completely shocked. He needed a moment to fully comprehend the recent events. Could that guy really grab him tightly and then casually walk away? Unbelievable! He felt a surge of anger when he considered how he would confront Shuji next time. For an entire week following that incident, Alexis couldn't help but notice Shuji's deliberate attempts to avoid him. Alexis was convinced that Shuji would be ignored by him as well, so he focused on his work and managed to earn the prestigious title of 'Best developer of the month'. As the annual new year's party approached, Alexis saw it as the perfect chance to prove to Shuji that he was not going to get any attention from him, no matter what.

Alexis had dedicated a year and a half of his life to this company, immersing himself in the captivating world of Astra Starforge. This game had taken the gaming community by storm since its release, and Alexis had proudly claimed the title of the number one player. However, these days, the team was tirelessly working on a new venture - a VR helmet version of the game. The development process demanded long hours and countless sleepless nights from Alexis. He poured his heart and soul into perfecting every detail, knowing that the success of this project could shape the future of the company. The pressure was immense, but Alexis was determined to rise above it. One fateful day, news spread like wildfire through the office - the new CEO was coming for an inspection. Anxiety coursed through Alexis as he realized he had an unresolved issue at that very moment. The thought of facing the CEO with this hanging over his head made his hands tremble. 

However, as fate would have it, everything fell into place. The inspection went smoothly, and Alexis managed to hide his unresolved issue from the prying eyes of the CEO. Relief washed over him like a gentle breeze on a hot summer day. But there was a twist in this tale. A month later, the truth unraveled itself. It turned out that the new CEO, Koji, was actually the brother of Shuji, the true CEO of the company. Koji had merely been filling in temporarily for his brother. The realization brought a wave of relief crashing over Alexis, knowing that his first impression on the CEO wasn't as disastrous as he had feared. But lately, Shuji hasn't been very supportive of Alexis. He seemed fine with everyone else, until that intense grip and forceful stare from him about 2 months back.