America: My Time

Chapter 532 Betrayal
Chapter 532 Betrayal

There are no big secrets in the agency. Everyone in the agency knows about Izumi Sakai. She was the one chosen by the big boss. The former president, Yoshiko Koizumi, witnessed it firsthand. Many people also heard the big boss's approval of her that time. Therefore, many people in the agency treat this beautiful lead singer with caution.

Although Kikuchi Momoko has already taken the lead, she still needs to be careful and cautious in this matter. She shouldn't act on her own initiative or do anything she shouldn't. She believes that the big boss will make arrangements for Kikuchi Momoko. Therefore, in terms of work, the manager told Kikuchi Momoko to take a break for a while and wait for the big boss's arrangements.

"Momoko, if possible, try to get to know Naoko, Akina, and Hitomi Kuroki more. Although the big boss will make arrangements for you, you should still keep a low profile. This will benefit you. Are you moving out of the agency's apartment now, or do you have other plans?" Although this manager had his own calculations, he was also quite dedicated to making arrangements for Kikuchi Momoko. After all, the better Kikuchi Momoko did, the greater the benefits he could gain.

"He told me to wait for arrangements and not to act on my own. He said he would arrange for me to look at houses!" John was not stingy with his woman. He owned quite a few properties in Tokyo. When land prices were low, John had acquired many good plots of land, and now these plots had been developed and appreciated in value.

"That's good. However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the first person you'll meet will be Hitomi Kuroki, the woman beside this big boss. I've heard she manages all of the big boss's real estate in Japan." This agent was very familiar with the big boss's situation, so when she heard Momoko Kikuchi's answer, she immediately understood what the big boss's arrangement was.

Of course, this is also a test. If Momoko Kikuchi and Hitomi Kuroki have a conflict, the outcome might be different. In this matter, the manager reminded her to prepare Momoko Kikuchi in advance so that she wouldn't do anything inappropriate in a moment of panic and cause unnecessary trouble.

To have control over all the big boss's real estate in Japan requires extraordinary trust. Kuroki Hitomi's ability to do this demonstrates the boss's approval of her. Moreover, this beauty comes from Takarazuka, a status different from idols; it's perfectly normal for her to receive the boss's favor. In terms of beauty, this Takarazuka-trained actress is second to none. However, her personality remains unknown, as she retired from the entertainment industry after becoming the boss's woman. We can only learn about her from her Takarazuka background. Nevertheless, she's not difficult to communicate with, so as long as Kikuchi Momoko doesn't do anything foolish, there shouldn't be any problems. Kikuchi Momoko isn't that stupid.

After offering some advice to Momoko Kikuchi, the manager quickly relayed the message to the powerful figure behind the scenes. As a pawn, he naturally understood the importance of this matter; how could he expect to receive a reward from the powerful figure without putting in the effort?

Kikuchi Momoko had no idea that her manager had betrayed her. John hadn't mentioned this to her either. Since they were setting up a scheme, it was best for Kikuchi Momoko, as someone involved, to remain ignorant of everything. Otherwise, her scheme would have flaws. John didn't believe that Kikuchi Momoko had the ability to deceive that experienced manager.

That afternoon, Kuroki Hitomi contacted Kikuchi Momoko. Although she was somewhat prepared, everything happened so quickly that Kikuchi Momoko was quite surprised, not to mention her manager. The reason for the swiftness of the arrangement was that it was all part of a plan; otherwise, how could she convince those Japanese bastards that she was currently indulging in self-destruction and had been seduced by beauty?

Although she had known this day would come, Kuroki Hitomi still felt a slight pang of loss when she saw Kikuchi Momoko. Compared to the beauty before her, she was already older. Although she was still in the prime of her life, there was a difference between her and the young Kikuchi Momoko. This wasn't a difference in beauty or physique. Kuroki Hitomi was currently at the peak of her beauty and charm, but time would take everything away from her. Kikuchi Momoko, on the other hand, was at the height of her beauty, and her lively and cheerful appearance made Kuroki Hitomi momentarily lose herself in admiration.

Having experienced what happened before, Kuroki Hitomi understood that as long as she didn't make any mistakes, she wouldn't be abandoned, and Kikuchi Momoko in front of her was her chance. Before Kikuchi Momoko could speak, Kuroki Hitomi spoke first, saying, "Momoko, call me Akiko-nee. Don't be so nervous, I won't eat you up. Today's time is limited, and you have many places to visit. Choosing a satisfactory house will require hard work! Of course, if you have a preferred location, we can save a lot of time."

Hitomi Kuroki knows best how many properties John owns in Tokyo. He owns properties in some of the best locations in the city, and many of these properties are newly built, with Kuroki overseeing much of the interior design. Therefore, she is very aware of the extent of her man's private real estate holdings in Tokyo. Dozens of private gardens are scattered throughout Tokyo's affluent districts, including Setagaya, Denenchofu, Matsushita, Hiroo, Minami-Aoyama, Minami-Azabu, and Roppongi. These gardens are not clustered together and vary in size, reflecting their different architectural styles and designs.

"Sister Akiko, which property should I choose?" Because she understood Kuroki Hitomi's identity, Kikuchi Momoko chose to ask Kuroki Hitomi about the most suitable real estate for herself. After all, Kuroki Hitomi knew the most about all this, and it would be a foolish choice to drag her around for an afternoon.

Although Kikuchi Momoko didn't know how much real estate Kuroki Hitomi owned, judging from her expression, it was definitely not a small amount. If she foolishly dragged her around for an afternoon, she would definitely offend her to death. Moreover, this was also a test. As long as Kikuchi Momoko didn't do anything stupid, she would take the initiative to ask about real estate that suited her. She believed that Kuroki Hitomi would definitely introduce her to the most suitable place to live and that she had no ulterior motives.

"These properties were all built in the last two years. They are just different in design and style. There are no problems with the quality or location. However, different people will have different choices. For you, the best choice is Minato Ward. Minami-Aoyama, Minami-Azabu, and Roppongi are all suitable. It depends on your own choice. Of course, if you like a quiet life, you can choose other options, such as Denenchofu or Setagaya."

The suggestion made by Hitomi Kuroki was actually the most suitable for Momoko Kikuchi. The Minato Ward was the best choice for an artist like her. However, Hitomi Kuroki was only giving her opinion and would not participate in the decision-making process!
"Sister Akiko, let's go with Minami-Aoyama then. That way we won't waste too much time!" Kikuchi Momoko quickly made her decision and chose Minami-Aoyama. In her mind, this wouldn't take much time, since there were so many places to choose from, and naturally, there wouldn't be many properties in each area.

Hearing Kikuchi Momoko's words, Kuroki Hitomi gently shook her head. She naturally understood what Kikuchi Momoko was thinking, but these areas didn't just contain one or two properties, but more than a dozen. Although they were in the same area, the locations were all different and far apart. As for why this was the case, those who understood would understand, and those who didn't didn't need an explanation. Kuroki Hitomi naturally understood the intention behind it.

In fact, when she took over the Japanese real estate, Hitomi Kuroki was already prepared. After all, so many properties did not seem like pure investment. Her intentions were obvious. If it were an investment, she would not need to get involved. The Mandarin Oriental Group was the real estate investment company.

There are hundreds of properties scattered throughout Japan. Managing so many properties is a huge problem. However, Hitomi Kuroki has made preparations. Some properties that can be used for tourism are affiliated with the Mandarin Oriental Group's resort hotels, while others require professional companies to clean them regularly. Otherwise, she would not be able to manage so many properties by herself.

When Kikuchi Momoko followed Kuroki Hitomi to Minami-Aoyama and saw the introductions to the dozen or so properties in her hands, she finally understood why Kuroki Hitomi's expression had changed earlier. It would take time to explore all of Minami-Aoyama, and to visit all the properties in Tokyo would be impossible in just one afternoon.

"Sister Akiko, there are more than a dozen properties in Minami-Aoyama alone. There must be hundreds of properties in the whole of Tokyo. How long would it take to see them all!" Kikuchi Momoko exclaimed. This is the life of the rich. So many properties in Tokyo alone. How much are they worth!

"It's not that exaggerated. There are only a few dozen properties in all of Tokyo, less than a hundred. You'd need several days to see them all. Don't rush into a choice now, take your time. We have an afternoon! If you're not satisfied with any of the properties here, you don't have to make a choice yet. Make your decision after you've seen the properties in Minami-Aoyama!" Seeing the change in Kikuchi Momoko's expression, Kuroki Hitomi smiled calmly. Clearly, this young woman in front of her wasn't very shrewd; otherwise, she wouldn't be acting this way. However, this meant she was easier to win over! Of course, this was just a preliminary impression; everything needed to be understood gradually. She couldn't rush into a decision, otherwise, it would be too late to regret it if something went wrong. Caution was still necessary!

(End of this chapter)