THE DEAL

ETHAN'S POV

Mr. Logan has been the company partner for years and due to his strong relationship with my late Dad, made us trust him, though mum never liked his attitude and complained she feared Mr. Logan to be a fraud.

I did not want us hold the meeting at the other hotels because they belonged to mum and information might get to her ears and for sure, she would like to know the reason for the meeting. In my hotel, I am the only one incharge.

“Yes mum! I know that and I will go home as soon as I can.” I replied mum.

Literally, the only woman in my life who has the right to question me is my mother.

“Okay!” She said, and hanged up.

“Sir, we have arrived!” Kole, my driver said.

“I am not blind master! I know that already!” Kole stepped out of the car and walked over to open the door for me.

I arranged my suit and stepped out of my car. I matched towards the entrance of the hotel; all eyes set on me and my staffs greeted as I walked pass them. I can not waste my time accepting greetings and so I focus my gaze at my destination but if I do not get my greeting, then, I will not haste to sack the idiot. Honestly, I do not welcome or tolerate any form of disrespect from any staff. I am their boss, they work for me and so, must abide to my rules and regulations.

Some minutes ago, I called the manager to inform him of my meeting at the hotel with Mr. Logan. As I walked pass the reception, I looked around and was marveled as to how neat the hotel was. They were doing great with their jobs but they were being well paid for it, so why shouldn't they.

As usual, the people at the hotel, noticed my presence and began to run towards my direction but luckily, I came with my bouncers, and they did their jobs very well. I climbed the stairs and headed for the elevator. My private area was at the last floor, the 46th floor, and that was the place the meeting would take place.

“All of you, out!” My bouncers commanded as we got to the elevator and saw a group of people there. In a hurry, they stepped out of the elevator! My bouncers and I walked in and I clicked 46.

I got to my private room and sat down on a sofa, while my bouncers, stood behind me.

“What do you wish to have sir?” Asked a young waiter who followed behind.

He looked new, with a name tag on his chest like the other staffs.

“Brandy will be fine!” I replied and he smiled.

Burh...  burh...

“Hello sir! Mr. Logan is in the building!” One of the attendants said, through the picked call.

“Bring him to my private room!” I hanged up the call. The young waiter brought the wine and poured a little in my glass, “Turn off the dim light!” I ordered.

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Mr. Logan walked in with his evil looks. I wonder how he loves his breads so long and unkept. He wore white suit and a black pair of shoes.

“Oh my dear Ethan, it is been a while we chatted! It is a pleasure to spend time with you again.” He said, while sitting and pretended not to have noticed my frown. The dim lights were turned off! So my face was very visible and still he tried to pretend not to see them.

“To hell with your pretence! Let's get straight to business.” I frowned even more and calmed myself from attacking him.

The waiter stood behind my bouncers! He walked up to Mr. Logan, who requested for a wine as well.

“Oh my, you swear too? And which business do you want us to talk about? You know how much I love business.” Mr. Logan said, as he sipped his wine.

Huh! What is this man up to?

“If not for the fact I respect your age so much, I would have jailed you for fraud. How dare you borrow so much from my company and went that far to trick my dumheaded secretary.” I sat properly and waited for him to drop his unreasonable excuses.

“Haha haha! Oh, that? I am sorry about that and i promise to pay you all that i owe!”. Mr. Logan replied and sipped his wine again.

“I want the money paid in the next 24 hours, else, I will seize everything you posses.” I said looking at him and when I dropped my last statement, he choked to his drink.

That suit him right!

“What?” He asked with widened eyes.

Lol, I thought you laughed earlier.

“Yes, and I mean every single word I just said. Provide my goddamn money in the next 24 hours or I will be forced to take actions.” I yelled this time!

“My dear Ethan, where do I get such an amount in the next 24 hours? Do you expect me to rob a bank or what?” He paused to study me but I gave no reply, “Jezz, you are serious, aren't you? To be honest with you, my company have gone bankrupt and I do not want my family to know about that. So please I beg for more time to get the it.” He dropped down his wine glass and his face looked more serious than ever.

“Old man, you know how long I've left you to owe the company. It is almost a year for crying out loud and the debth kept increasing with interest. I think you have to be remained of the money you owe.” I waved my left hand in the air and one of my bouncers with the documents, brought it out and handed it over to me.

I knew Mr. Logan would change his words or even lie about the money he owe. He is an arrogant selfish aged man. Who picked interest in illegal life style. Not even an angel can change him.

Mr. Logan took the documents from the table I threw it at and stared at me before he opened it.

After checking each page of the file, he looked up at me.

“Can I pay in kind?” He uttered like he really got something to offer.

“Your properties will do!” I replied and he shook his head.

“Nah! Something else!” He said and my eyes widened.

What the fuck? Is he gay too? Holy Moses!

“You gay?” I commented more like a question.

He better not be one because, gross. My ass, isn't gonna be fucked by a man.

“Haha haha! Are you for real? Oh, I am not a gay! I meant, what if I give you one of my daughters and you can treat her the way you like?” The selfish father announced and I got dumbfounded.

Is this man for real?

“Are you mad? What kind of father are you? See, I do not care about any of your daughters and I do not care to know them either. Like seriously you are insane!” I got so provoked. Like how can a man give out his daughter as a pay back for loan.

“You wanted my property until I can pay back so I want you to have one of my daughters. She can be yours until I get to pay back all I owe.” Mr. Logan replied with no remorse.

“Did you hear your fucking self? Your daughters? Why not your house so cars?” I asked still not comfortable with it. I'm crazy but not as this man. He made it sound like I am into human trafficking.

“That is what I can offer! Do not touch any of my belongings. My daughters is quite a humble girl and I am sure you would not mind if she works for you.” Mr. Logan replied and looked away.

“Okay then, I get it! Whatever but we also have to sign this because I do not wish to be tagged a human trafficker. I do not trust you or any word that comes out that mouth of yours. You care about your self more than anyone around you.” I blast him and he avoided eyes contact and drank the whole of his wine.

“Deal! By tomorrow, bring your documents and I will sign it. I will call my daughter over.” Mr. Logan stood from his seat and arranged his suit. “See you again, Mr. Ethan!” He walked out before I would say a word but I did not bother either to get his attention or stop him.

I can not believe Mr. Logan, what does he really like and how can he be so easy as to give his daughter out like that. He is a fucking asshole and a self centered person!

“It is time to go home!” I said with a tired voice. Missing my bed already!