Wilgreg has something in his mind. If he would take his father’s offer, he will be getting the best revenge ever on the woman who took his father away from them and who mistreated his mother. At the same time, it will be his time to let Damian Lincuja realize the biggest mistake in his life for neglecting them and for almost forgetting him as his son!
The next morning Wilgreg approached her mother who was then in her workroom “Mom, can we talk about these documents please?”
“Of course son, come in.” Carolina removed her eyeglasses and motioned to her son to sit down.
“Mom, I will take Damian’s offer,” Wilgreg stated without beating around the bush anymore. Carolina was stunned.
“What brought you to that decision Wil?” she intently looked at her son. She knows her son well. He will never decide on something without good reasons for doing so.
Wilgreg decided not to let her mother know his ulterior motive for his decision. He knows very well that she will disagree. “Mom, I realized, it is time for us, for me to let the whole world know that I am Damian Lincuja’s son. For so long, he never even bothered to publicly recognize me. It is time for me to get what is truly mine.”
“Son, you don’t need to. You have everything now. You can even live without working, you know that. You don’t need your father’s money.” Carolina has a hint that his son’s reasons are not the true reasons why he suddenly accepted Damian’s offer.
“Mom, please allow me, I just need to do this. I want to fulfill something.” Wilgreg looked at his mother with eyes begging for a positive response.
Carolina sighed, “Wil, you are old enough, you are a lawyer. I trust in you. I made you grow as a good man; I hope you will grow old as a good man too. A good man…”Wilgreg cut his Mom’s words, “A good man never intends to hurt anyone; a good man acts with justice and fairness; a good man acts with reasons considering on the side his emotions; a good man is not greedy; a good man never turns his back from responsibilities and a good man always bears the consequences of his actions. Mom, I memorized that since my younger years.” Wilgreg laughed and kissed his Mom’s forehead before excusing himself out of the room.
Carolina smiled as he watched his son’s back. How fortunate he is for having a son like him. God is indeed gracious.
Wilgreg suddenly swung his head at her mother’s workroom door. “By the way Mom, please tell Atty. Ferrer, he cannot talk to you again regarding this matter without me.”
II
“Atty. Ferrer, I want to take over the Lincuja Real Estate Company. I am more experienced with real estate because I am a licensed Real Estate Broker and appraiser. That was my work before I entered law school and even when I was in Law school, I took it as my part-time job.” Wilgreg informed Atty. Ferrer, who came to their residence as promised to her Mom.
“That’s good Panyero. I will inform your father then. Please let me know when you want to come to your father’s office.” Atty. Ferrer smiled with a smile on his face. He was relieved. He thought at first this young lawyer would never accept his father’s offer.
“One more thing Atty. Ferrer, I want a public recognition from my father as his only son, before I start as the new CEO of Lincuja Real Estate.” Without smiling, Wilgreg declared his intentions.
Carolina was somewhat amazed at how straightforward her son is. He is not indeed his little boy anymore. He is a grown-up man, with his own decisions, and who does not anymore cling to her.
Atty. Ferrer nodded upon hearing the young lawyer’s statement. “I will relay that matter too to your father.”
“Okay, then Atty. Ferrer, we have a good deal.” Wilgreg offered his hand to the old lawyer, smiling now.
“Damian was never mistaken when he offered you this CEO position. I can attest to that now.” Atty. Ferrer suddenly said. He can see the strength in the character of Damian Lincuja’s son. Damian is still lucky; this young man never abhors him despite everything.
Atty. Ferrer informed Damian Lincuja of Wilgreg Monaro’s acceptance and conditions. Damian’s eyes suddenly brightened up. The old lawyer can sense the happiness deep inside of the business tycoon.
“I will abide by his conditions Atty. Ferrer.” The business magnate replied with so much enthusiasm.
“Mr. Lincuja, he will be coming here tomorrow and he will take over the Company anytime you wish.” The words of the old lawyer added more happiness to Damian Lincuja’s heart.
Damian smiled, “Tell him he can start immediately after I released my public recognition to him as my only son and sole heir.”
“By the way, would it not be a conflict to the son of Lucia, who is currently the Executive Vice President of Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation?” Atty. Ferrer suddenly realized.
Damian shook his head, “If he will disagree, I will fire him. I will move to the Chairman position then at Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation. I hope Wilgreg would also decide to take over the Lincuja’s Shipping Corporation so that I could retire already. You know my plans very well right?”
“Of course, and I am happy Mr. Lincuja that you will have your reconciliation with your son.” Atty. Ferrer’s happiness is also evident. Damian Lincuja is not only his long-time good client but also a good friend.After Atty. Ferrer left his office, Damian Lincuja called his Executive Secretary. “Rowell, arranged a Press Conference for me two days from now, tell them, I have a very important announcement.”
Atty. Ninia is rushing to go out of their office. She cannot afford to be late for her hearing considering that it is related to the new condominium that has been recently built by the Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation. She was walking fast when she felt the vibration of her mobile phone inside her bag; she then immediately tried to get it, still walking fast. As she was able to get hold of her mobile phone, she was suddenly outbalanced and her mobile phone slipped in her hand when she accidentally bumped someone. Before her back could land on the floor, a man’s muscular arms were able to catch her. The woman she bumped recognized her and apologized.
“Atty. Salamera, my apology, I was also in a hurry and was not able to see you coming.” The woman is one of their Accounting Department’s Staff.
“It’s okay, sorry too.” Atty. Ninia smiled at the woman.“Uhumm, can I remove my arms around you now?” suddenly the man who prevented her from falling stated in a mocking tone.
Atty. Ninia Salamera’s face grew red with embarrassment. “Oh my, of course, thank you, Sir.” She immediately made herself stand firmly.“Be careful next time; do not use your phone while walking.” He then turned his back and walked in the direction of the CEO’s office.Atty. Ninia was not able to say a word. His face is familiar. “Oh my God!” the woman covers her mouth with her left hand, she knows the man; he was the one who beat her in the recent bar exam. He topped the bar and she only placed second.
“What are you doing here Atty. Wilgreg Monaro”, she whispered.
IThe announcement of Damian Lincuja has been scattered all throughout the social media including in newspapers. This caption “THE NEW CEO OF LINCUJA REAL ESTATE IS DAMIAN LINCUJA’S ONLY SON AND SOLE HEIR, THE RECENT BAR TOP NOTCHER” became a piece of trending news not only in the Philippines but also worldwide.Such trending news almost made Lucia Raguya’s head burst out in anger. She tore into pieces the newspaper and threw her mobile phone. Whenever she browses her Facebook account, Twitter, Google, and even Youtube, the news about Damian Lincuja’s announcement was there. “The hell with you Damian, how could you do this to me?!” Lucia shouted.The maids in the living room who are starting to clean the area were frightened. They knew, just like before, this old woman will turn her wrath on them. She is like a crazy violent woman.Lucia out of the blue called her driver and commanded him to drive her going to Damian’s office. Although hesitant, the driver could not do anything but fo
IThe first thing Atty. Wilgreg did when he arrived at his new office was to call the Director for Human Resources. She is an old, strict-looking woman; most probably around the early fifties.After greeting her back, he started to give instructions. “Ms. Salvacion, here are the things that I want to see today. Please list them down; Company policy, an actual organizational chart with names of staff per position; a list of all employees with each corresponding important information and salaries, the Company’s list of benefits, team building activities, and civic and social activities. I want that on my desk before one o’clock in the afternoon. By the way, look for an Executive Assistant for me. I will do the final interview before the contract signing. That’s all for now. You may go.”The next one who entered the office of the CEO is the Finance and Accounting Director. He is in his mid-forties. A licensed CPA as he previously learned.He looked at him in the eye and stated, “Mr. Sore
IAt the Lincuja’s mansion, Lucia is marching back and forth, thinking about how she could be able to change the situation now. Her eldest son, Marco Raguya, who is currently the Executive Vice President of the Lincuja Real Estate Corporation, should have been the new CEO of the Company, where if not for the bastard of Carolina!Lucia all of a sudden got her mobile phone and dialed Marco’s number. “Hello, Marco how are you? Are you in the office now?”“Hello Ma, yes, I am here and trying to finish something as required by the new CEO.” Marco’s voice has no enthusiasm.“So how’s the bastard?”Marco laughed a little and answered his fuming mother. “Well, trying to terrify everyone here on his first day.”“Hah! He will have his downfall, soonest!” Lucia is too furious to notice the Mayordoma, who was able to hear her words.After putting off her cell phone, Lucia changed her clothes, got her bag, and called her driver.“Bring me to Lincuja’s Real Estate Corporation!” she ordered to the d
IAtty. Wilgreg, opens again the 201 files of Atty. Ninia Salamera. From grade school until she finished law school, she has been at the top of her class. “Wow, excellent! Sobra Saliente!” he whispered.Atty. Ninia’s father was a farmer. Was because his father died already two years ago. Her mother is an elementary teacher. Basically, Atty. Ninia Salamera came from a poor to a middle-class family. No wonder, she is very simple. As far as he knows, she does not even have yet her own car. Atty. Wilgreg called Rowell through their Company’s internal landline phone and asked him to come to his office.“Rowell, I am just wondering what was the cause of the death of Atty. Ninia’s father? The HR department failed to take note of that in their summary of interviews about her.”Rowell secretly smiled upon seeing the interest of the new CEO in the newly hired lawyer of the Company. “Sir, I am not so sure about my info, but I heard that his father had a heart attack upon knowing that a land grab
IIn his yahoo e-mail, Atty. Wilgreg, saw information about Atty. Ninia Salamera. It was from Atty. Ferrer. The old lawyer had already found out who grabbed the farming land of Atty. Salamera’s father.He immediately called Atty. Ferrer. “Atty. Ferrer, Sir, another favor, please. Just bill me with the expenses and costs. Can you please send the best lawyer in your firm to the land grabber’s home? The land should be returned to the rightful owner as soon as possible. Either he will be threatened with a lawsuit or worst offered to buy the land from him at a minimal cost.”“Got it Hijo. Don’t worry, I know what to do. I will let you know in a few days' time of any development.” Atty. Ferrer is smiling. He smelled something. Damian’s so much interest in the Company’s new lawyer is something that cannot be set aside. It will be such big news if it will develop into something greater in the coming days.“Thank you, Atty. Ferrer.” The young CEO’s appreciation of the old lawyer’s help is sinc
IThe Finance Director visited the office of the Executive Vice President of the Lincuja Real Estate Corporation. He has some documents in his hands.“Sir Marco kindly takes a look at this report. The new CEO already noticed the unexplained Millions of expenses. I hope you are ready now with your liquidations for these expenses.” The Finance Director laid down the financial report over Marco Raguya’s executive desk.“Just put it down there, I will take check it tonight.” Marco Raguya retorted.The Finance Director nodded, “Sir, I hope you have your answers tomorrow. The next day would be our special meeting with the new CEO; all directors including you. I hope you know it already.”“Yes, thank you. You may go now.” Marco Raguya said trying to dismiss now the Finance Director out of his office.He checks the financial report and his knees weaken. How can he explain these expenses? He has even no receipts to support these expenses. He lost these tones of money in the Baccarat and Blackj
IThe appointment of Atty. Ninia Salamera as the new Vice-President for Finance became final and has been implemented the next day after the meeting with all of the Directors per Department.Some were happy and congratulated her, but of course, like any other office politics, some were questioning her immediate promotion.Atty. Ninia does not want any issues in her life especially when it comes to working, so she promised herself to really prove her worth for the said promotion.By Saturday, as agreed upon with Atty. Wilgreg, they were at the book launching of Ms. Carolina Monaro’s latest book.Atty. Wilgreg seemed so proud of his mother. He was there standing beside her, assisting her and even trying to smile and help some guests and customers who would like their books to be signed by Ms. Carolina Monaro, the author.Atty. Ninia upon seeing the busy CEO, decided to help, which was highly appreciated by Atty. Wilgreg.After the book signing, Atty. Wilgreg’s Mom treated them to lunch
I Atty. Ninia felt her body quiver because of anger. She cannot forget the insulting words that Mr. Marco Raguya threw at him yesterday. Right now she is holding the report that will make his life miserable. She stood up from her executive chair with the report and supporting documents in her hands. She can do nothing but submit these reports and documents to the CEO. She cannot hide the truth that has been found out both by the Finance Team and Legal Team. She smiled at Rowell when she reached the office of the CEO, who just nodded when she motioned that she will knock on the door. “Come in” The CEO voice inside answered upon hearing the three knocks of Atty. Ninia Salamera. “Atty. Wilgreg, I came to submit these documents to you.” She handed him the report and the documents regarding Marco Raguya. “Thank you.” The CEO said upon receiving the documents from the new Vice-President for Finance. “I will now leave Sir so that you can concentrate on reading it.” Atty. Ninia excused