Showbiz 12-The King?

Rona and Leon looked at Lux suspiciously, but they let it go. Gian who was so angry at being likened to his father by Z, didn't care if he was stared at by the two people who walked in front of him first. When the door of the meeting room was opened, Gian's eyes immediately scanned the people sitting there. Trying to find out, who is the serious-faced figure who is staring at him sharply.

'Damn! Lux really has no memory of these people! It's bad!' Gian screamed in panic in his heart, even though he didn't show his expression in front of everyone.

Just as he was about to take a step, his tablet vibrated. Gian activated it and saw an incoming message. He opened an email which turned out to be sent by Marbella.

'Oh, it's ....,' he squealed to himself as Marbella sent him 2D images of the people he would be meeting. Gian's eyes quickly matched the cartoon-like images from the email with the people sitting in the chairs. The businessmen were whispering about something. 'Thank you, Marbella.'

Gian closed his eyes for a moment, still standing in front of the door. He realized, all the things he would say and do, would have an impact on Lux Osiris company. Gian felt lucky that Marbella gave him a clue at the right time.

"Good morning, it's nice to meet you all. I am Lux Osiris," Lux said with a smile and then walked quietly, while carrying a tablet in his hand.

The people who were already seated were confused as Lux greeted them one by one. Lux did so to the 8 meeting participants until he finally sat on an empty seat that was believed to be for him.

"The news that says you've changed seems to be true, Mr. Lux. As I recall, you weren't like this before," said a man with a face that looked to be in his 50s.

"Ah, the news spread quickly, apparently. Hopefully, you are not disturbed, Mr. Beau," Lux greeted kindly.

Gian believed that the man who was talking to him was the financial manager of the company 'Emerald Group' with whom he was cooperating. Lux signed a contract with that company to advertise a shampoo for 10 years. However, after only one year, Lux was already considered unprofessional in his work.

"Hem, he knows me. In fact, this is our first meeting," said the man with glasses as he adjusted the frame of his glasses.

"You are a competent man, Mr. Beau. Honestly, I'm glad to finally meet you in person," Lux replied politely.

The men and women in the room glanced at each other silently, as if thinking about something.

"Let's not mince words, Mr. Lux. You know why we called you here," said the fierce man who was none other than Leon.

Lux smiled. "Yes, I have read the details of the contract. I have also seen the results of my work for one year working with the Emerald Group," Lux replied politely.

"Our company is a big company. We have many beauty products, and you! Exclusively appointed by us! How could a Lux Osiris ignore the demands of the contract with the excuse of being tired?" asked a man Gian recognized from the picture in the email.

Yes, that man was Mr. Cyrus. The man who handles the health supplement products of the same company.

"I apologize for that, ladies and gentlemen. I did not mean to be ignorant, presumptuous, or not fulfill my obligations. I know that the Emerald Group has produced a lot of beauty and health products. I am grateful that the Emerald Group appointed Lux Osiris as the model of those products," Lux replied calmly.

"However, your attitude does not show that, Mr. Lux Osiris," Rona said as she raised one eyebrow.

Rona is a manager who handles facial care products. Next to her, there was another woman named Alma who handled beauty soap products. Lux smiled again. Honestly, that was all Gian could do right now to cover his nervousness. It was like he was being ganged up on by a bunch of people asking for his money back. Whereas in Gian's principle, money that has been given, cannot be returned. That's because he doesn't have any money.

"My explanation will probably sound harsh and make you upset. However, I am doing this so that our image in the eyes of society will be better," Lux said which made the people's brows furrowed.

"Don't make excuses to cover up your mistakes, Mr. Lux Osiris," said a man with gray hair and a mustache. He was Mr. Dermot. Emerald Group's corporate lawyer.

Lux shook his head in disagreement. "I understand the contents of the contract. I have also signed it. I don't mind paying compensation for everything. However, tell me. Who is the right male model to replace me in this country?"

"Oh, how arrogant. Just because you're crowned the most handsome man in the world, then you're sure that no one can replace you? Is that so?" asked Leon smiling sarcastically which was greeted with the same gesture from the participants of the meeting of one company.

"Answer. Tell me, who is that person?" asked Lux seriously.

That question, however, made those people's faces tense up instantly. Lux had expected that because before, when he was studying business knowledge in a short time. Gian tried to look for advertisements that were cooperating with him. In the news, there was no mention of other men, only Lux. There was not even a ranking for the world's handsomest man other than him. In addition, there are no photos of Lux Osiris, but they are all 2D or 3D images, not real photos.

"Why not use my photo? Why does it have to be a picture?" asked Lux who still had a big question mark about how the marketing system in Planet Luna was.

"The picture was made by you. Don't pretend to have amnesia," said the man named Eros, as the marketing manager of Emerald Group.

Gian realized that Lux did have a talent in painting. It was proven when he and Sera were about to get a haircut. Lux drew a hair model with his own face.

"Yes, I know. However, it would be nice to use a real photo," Lux replied insistently, but the men laughed.

"Either you're trying to break the tension or you really don't know that, Mr. Lux. Apparently, you should be reminded," said Cyrus smiling sarcastically.

"I want to make sure, the knowledge I have is indeed in line with what you all think," Lux replied calmly, though he realized that the reason he used sounded stupid. He didn't have enough time to look it up on the internet.

"Photos with real faces are prohibited all over the world, Mr. Lux Osiris. Therefore, they are all animated images, graphics or paintings. The use of a person's photo can have adverse effects such as data leakage, fraud, forgery and other negative things. We protect that privacy from being abused. And now you're telling us to break that rule? Wow, that's amazing," Dermot explained.

Lux silently tried to analyze that matter which to him was quite complicated. All countries apply the same system? Gian's logic rejected that, but he was choosing the right words to convey that these old-fashioned, critical-thinking people were not being stolen from. Besides, his name was at stake.

"Is there a man in this world who looks like me?" Alma and the others looked at each other in serious thought. They shook their heads slowly. "How do you know?" Again, the people were stunned. "Excuse me, Miss Rona. May I borrow your ID card, which has a picture of you?" Lux asked politely as he extended his right hand. Rona looked hesitant, but gave him her ID card. Lux smiled as he observed it. "Look carefully. Is this three-dimensional face image the same as the figure of the beautiful Miss Rona? I don't think so," Lux replied seriously. People stared at each other, beginning to look doubtful. "If it is a matter of data security, it can still be done with real photos. In my opinion, misuse will occur with computer images like this. A three-dimensional image can be created easily using a computer, but a real human face, without any editing during the shooting, will provide authentic evidence if the person is a true identity. Should I convey this opinion to the government for them to think about my suggestion?" Lux asked seriously.

"I see what you mean, Mr. Lux," said Rona as she extended her hand, asking for his identity card again. Lux gave it to her with a smile. "However, rules, are rules. We can't change them because the King's orders are absolute. You wouldn't go against your own grandfather, would you?"

Surprisingly, Lux was shocked. He really didn't know that the King of that country was his grandfather.