Novels by olamidemorayo61

CHAPTER 9SIX MONTHS LATERThe atmosphere in the boardroom was tense. Warren’s method hadn't worked. Everyone had a worried look on their faces. If word got out, Sterling Heights won't be able to face the shame.Sam, on the other hand, was ecstatic to watch Warren’s downfall. He hadn't forgotten how Warren disgraced him and his mother in front of the board. He was ready to do the same and more to Warren.Warren entered the boardroom, calm as ever. Immediately he entered, he was bombarded with a lot of questions.“Mr. Warren, what do we do now? It seems your technique has failed.”“Sir, is the company ever going to recover from this blow?”These were a few of the questions he was asked.“You have put the company in jeopardy! We could have just gone with my idea. Now, look at what we are all going through because of you!” Sam said.Warren relaxes on his chair and smiles.“He did say six months was all he needed. I say we remove him this instant and reinstate me as the CEO,” Sam continue

CHAPTER EIGHT The next day, Warren made his way to Sterling Heights.The drive to the company was short. Beside him was Xavier, who was giving him the important details of the company, ranging from the list of stakeholders and board of directors to notable business partners down to chief of staff. In no time, they had gotten to Sterling Heights. Stepping out of the car, Warren looked up the magnificent twenty story building that housed Sterling Heights.As soon as he stepped into the building, heads were turning and people began to whisper among themselves. The receptionist looked like she had seen a ghost. She kept staring before Xavier cleared his throat.“Go… Goo… Good morning sir. Nice to see you again,” the receptionist, Sheila said, still reeling from the shock of Warren’s arrival.“Good morning…” Warren paused, trying to remember her name. “Sheila,” he said smiling after he finally remembered her name. Once they got into the elevator, all eyes were on him. People who wanted

CHAPTER SEVENAfter hours of deliberation and mental preparation, Warren finally decided to visit home after three days of being in Brooklyn. He called Xavier to tell him of his plans and within minutes, Xaiver was there with a car to take him.Warren’s anxiety shot up. Turned out no amount of preparation helped in preparing him to see the person that neglected him.Getting to the Easton mansion, Warren almost told them to turn the car around but he had already made up his mind to face his father. He stayed in the car for about fifteen minutes before Xavier brought him out of his reverie.“Sir, it's totally fine if you are not ready to see him. We can go back to the condo,” Xavier said.“No,no,no, I’m ready. I was jus–” Warren paused, remembering something.“You know what? Never mind. Let’s go. I'll have to meet him sooner or later so why prolong. Besides, the sooner we discuss the company’s situation, the better for all of us,” Warren said.Along with working on reforming Sterling He

CHAPTER SIXWarren barely had any sleep because thinking about his trip back to Brooklyn. He’d finally see his father after a very long while. Even if he didn't like the way his father treated him, he sure did miss the times they shared before his mistress came into the picture.As early as seven in the morning, he was up and ready. Although he was still tired owing to the fact that he slept by 3am, he was ready on time. It was probably anxiety working through him because at intervals his hands become sweaty and he had to constantly wipe his hands on his trousers.The taxi was to arrive by 7:45 but by 7:36, it was already waiting for him downstairs. He had already taken all of his luggage to the taxi and had just his briefcase to get when he bumped into Devan.“Would you watch it! I nearly twisted my ankle,” she said seethingly.“I’m sorry, I was kind of in a rush. I didn’t mean to bump into you that way.”Warren said, making a move to check if she had sprained the ankle or something.

CHAPTER FIVELater that day, while the family were having dinner, discussions about the company were going on, and as usual, Warren was left out. This time, he barely minded. He had more pressing matters to deliberate on. He had already made up his mind to accept the offer but he was torn between telling the family to see their reaction or just taking them by surprise.“Warren!” he heard Emily shout, jolting him out of his reverie.“Yes, Emily?” he replied in a questioning tone, wondering why his attention was needed.He was absolutely certain that they wanted to mock him again and he was right.“Brother-in-law, what were you thinking about that you couldn't hear Lady Williams speaking to you? Do you have a company you're running?” she asked and the whole table laughed including Devan and Lady Williams. “How ironic?” Warren thought to himself, chuckling in the process, shocking everyone else.“Why are you laughing Warren? You also agree that you can never reach that position, right?”

Chapter 4 Warren’s gaze was on the neatly trimmed lawn in front of the cafe’s window, with an empty coffee mug in his hand.His mind drifted back to the call he had with Lady Williams this morning concerning the job request, and as usual, she gave excuses. He was already on the verge of giving up and looking for a job somewhere else. He placed a rumpled dollar note on the table as his bill and left the table. As he was about to walk out of the cafe, his phone suddenly rang out. Warren took his phone out of his pocket and saw that it was a private number.His curiosity got the better of him as he placed the phone to his ear after accepting the call.“Good day, Mr Warren,” the person on the other end of the call said politely.Warren couldn’t help his suspicion. Mr Warren? When last was he addressed that way? What could this person want?“Yes, I am Warren. Who are you?” He asked.“My sincere apologies for interrupting your day but I am calling on behalf of your father. He has been hosp