CHAPTER FORTY* The Family's business comes first*Irritated, she slammed the cutlery on the table with a low groan forming in her throat as she glared at her father across the table.Nothing ruffles her feathers more than her father throwing shades at her concerning how dissatisfied he was with her apathy towards the family's company. She thought they had discussed this over and over again until he ultimately agreed to help set up her fashion store. Apparently, she was mistaken as he never ceases to raise the issue at every slightest opportunity. Honestly, it is beginning to get on her nerves and for heaven's sake! not today of all days that she was already prepared to discuss her vacation trip with him. Just great!The wide smile on his face suddenly disappeared as he met the glaring look of his daughter fuming silently across the dining table.He perched on his chair as he drew closer to the table, and guilt wrinkled his brows. He knew he messed up but it can't be helped! There'

CHAPTER FORTY-TWO*The big contract day!*The silky luxurious Benz screeched to a halt in front of the skyscraper building peaking up in the clear blue morning sky. The built security man dressed in a black suit and a dark pair of glasses fixed on his face was already waiting for his arrival and as soon as the car stopped in front of the building, he efficiently opened the passenger's door for Mr Jordan. He slipped out of the luxurious car with his expensive leather black shoes poking out and then his entire body.He squared his shoulders and sighed deeply. His chauffeur, Mr Briggs, quickly got out of the car and gave the security man his briefcase."Be on standby for now." He instructed the chauffeur."Yes sir." He acknowledged with a slight bow and then retreated to the car and drove into the parking lot.He glanced at his Cartier's expensive wristwatch to look at the time. The time reads 9.05 am. Good. At least they have twenty minutes to prep and finalize before the investors arri

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR*The big contract day 3 - The board meeting*"The board meeting begins now!" The Shrill commanding tone vibrating from the in-ceiling speaker system filled the office. "All workers are to report to the board room immediately!"At once, there was a commotion in the office as all the workers began scampering about the office in urgency, getting ready and making their way to the board room.By now, Mr Thomas Jordan and his best friend, Mr George Castle were already in the board room.Collins approached the Board Room with the corrected reports. When he spotted Mr Castle sitting beside his boss he froze in his tracks.His lips parted to speak but no words came."Oh Hi, collins, Good to see you again." Mr Castle grinned at him with a curt wave."Oh, Good morning sir, what a pleasant surprise!" He managed to croak out with a forced smile.Oh, he's so screwed if Mr Jordan finds out that he's been filling in on all things with Mr Castle without his knowledge and now he is

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX*The big contract day-5 how can he smartly avoid this?*He swallowed a lump in his throat thickly, his face ashen as he forced a tight-lipped smile.He glanced at his best friend, who was also taken aback by the sudden question, with an alarming look for help.Fuck! He thought the patchy financial statements that they made up wouldn't alert them but apparently, they were more clever and meticulous than he expected! The truth is, some of the company's finances were gotten from other illegitimate means that must not be exposed or they are set for doom! He had worked pretty hard for this day, and now that it is here, he can't let this jeopardize the success of this company that has stood over the decades since its inception!Now calm down and think fast! How can he deftly avoid this? He gave his best friend another look and he returned arched brows urging him to go on with whatever plan he has in mind. Probably."Mr Jordan?" Ms Emily, the elderly lady called out to

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT*Workaholic from home*"Sandra, how many wears were sold for last week?" She asked her Sales manager over the phone. The phone was securely pinned against her ear with her shoulder supporting it in place as she poured herself a steaming hot cup of brewed coffee and then made her way to the Chesterfield sofa."Good morning ma'am. Um...about 50 plus worth of sales were made last week. Sales on Saturday and Monday were a bit slow but we made terrific sales on the rest of the day of the week, excluding Sunday of course." Sandra dutifully reported.Janice nodded as she scribbled something on her small notepad opened on the table before her. "Not bad. Are there any complaints from the customers or pending orders?" She asked as she used her free hand to raise the mug of hot coffee to her lips gently and took a sip while the other hand held the phone securely against her ear as she listened into it.There was a short silence before Sandra responded."Um... As for pendin