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VivianThe Sinclair building stood tall against the morning sky when I arrived for the general executive conference. The meeting had been called because of Arthur's death and because the company needed direction. My grandfather had led this building for forty years and now his chair was empty.Stepping out of the car, I saw a bunch of high end cars parked outside in neat rows. They were all black and polished. My secretary rushed out from the other side to meet me and she explained that they belonged to the executives who were already inside.She told me that the cheapest car among them was slightly over a million dollars. I looked at the cars again and I understood what she meant. Each car was a message.Damien had told me that I would see this side of the executives. He said it was not just a show of wealth but rather a quiet statement of how unmoved they would be with my actions. They were telling me that they had money, that they had power, and that my inheritance did not impress

VivianThe pictures on the screen stayed in my mind even after my secretary turned the screen off. I clenched my fists in exasperation because I knew exactly who was behind this."Miss Sinclair, do you have something to say about this?" Helen asked."Yes," I said. "I know who is behind this leak.""Who?" another board member asked."Adrian," I said. "I know Adrian was behind this and I want to make a case for it to the board."Alissa Yochiro looked surprised when I said that name and she remembered he was my husband in the past."Adrian Kane?" Alissa said. "Your ex-husband?""Yes," I said. "He is my ex-husband. We are in the middle of a divorce.""Why would he do this?" Helen asked."Because he is angry that I inherited this company," I said. "He thinks he can pressure me to give him a share."One of the board members who had been neutral the whole time spoke up then. He looked concerned."If that is true, does that mean he will be a constant thorn in our side?" he asked. "Will he aff

DamienThe study was warm because the fireplace was on. My father stood in front of the desk with his back to me. I stood behind him in silence. He was looking at some papers but I knew he was thinking about something else."You seem to have been less busy recently," my father said, remarking casually without turning around.I nodded even though he could not see me. "Business has been better than ever," I said. "Our targets have been met earlier than we expected this quarter. The teams did well.""Good," my father said. He nodded, then he sighed a little. "That is good to hear."There was a pause. Then he spoke again."About Vivian..." my father started.I cut him off, calling him father for the first time that evening. My voice was more serious."Father," I said. "She is going to be fine. You do not need to worry about her."My father finally turned around and stood up from his desk. He looked at me directly. His face was calm but his eyes were concerned."I did not want you to lose

AdrianFor the first time in a while, I felt like I had control of something and that made me feel sublime. I had slept well. I had a plan. The pictures of Vivian were online. Her board was under pressure. My company, Lancaster, had a chance to recover.However, I got a call from my secretary early in the morning causing a frown on my face. The day had just broken and the sun was barely up."Hello?" I said when I picked up."Mr. Kane, I am sorry to call you this early," my secretary said. Her voice was nervous."What is it?" I asked."Sir, two key suppliers just sent emails," she said. "They are considering stepping back from their deal with us.""Which suppliers?" I asked."The two from the north district," she said. "The nearly two hundred million dollar deal."I was shocked and then I was incensed when I learnt that two key suppliers had just considered stepping back from their nearly two hundred million dollar deal."Why?" I asked, barely restraining my anger. "Why would they step

AdrianThe boardroom was silent when I entered. The air was heavy and tense. A member of the board plainly told me that this was all my fault like it was a final verdict."Adrian, this is all your fault," Thomas said. He did not even look at me when he said it. "This mess is because of you."I could see the gloating and joy at my predicament displayed on the eyes of the board members. They were happy to see me in trouble."I understand you are upset," I said."Upset?" Thomas said. "We are more than upset. We lost two major suppliers in one morning.""I know," I said.I could not argue against it, I would have to be on the defensive today. I knew that if I shouted, I would lose completely."I never expected the man to be such a bad egg," I told them. "I trusted Mark and he betrayed our agreement. I will make things right. I will find new suppliers."One of the execs remarked sharply that I said that same thing the first time I messed up and got them into the Swiss bank's claws."You sa