"Please wait Master" The shop owner called after a moment of silence.He ran to meet Ansel but then the door swung open.A stunning woman strolled into the shop. Her beauty was like something straight out of a fashion magazine, every movement she made exuded a kind of grace and elegance that could have rivaled a movie star. This woman was straight up stunning. Her skin was smooth and perfect, like she was carved by an artist. Ansel followed the shop owner's gaze and it fell on a beautiful redhead woman.Her freckles were perfect, everything about her was perfect.Ansel felt himself swallow a lump down his throat.Meanwhile the shop owner whose real name was Mark, ran to meet the woman.Kowtowing with so much respect that made Ansel wonder who the woman was.Ansel’s gaze followed the mesmerizing woman as she made her way towards him, accompanied by the shop owner. At first Ansel thought he must have been dreaming but no he wasn't, she was indeed walking towards him.Ansel decided t

"He must be a cleaner, Mac, look at his outfit! I'm sure he must be crazy or something." A man chipped in and the room erupted in laughter.Ansel tried his best to remain calm.Was this how representatives from companies behave? He wanted to hit them in the face but it would be a rash decision.Ansel’s patience had finally worn thin and he spoke up with a seething voice, his temper flaring like a raging fire. “Why do you think I can’t sign a contract with the L Company?” he challenged, his words sharp. “None of you can either, so don’t give me that crap.” Ansel was overly confident and Mac wondered why out of everyone in the room, the good-for-nothing beggar was the most confident.A man who was in his forties face contorted with anger, he stood to his feet and addressed Ansel with a venomous tone. “And you think you’re fit to sign a contract?” he seethed, his eyes blazing with contempt. “What gives you the right to sit at a table with us? Who the hell do you think you are?” He clear

Samantha started the conversation but before then, she sat down on the high chair.It was meant for the CEO but since she was here to represent him, she had the full rights to do so.Samantha’s gaze swept across the room like a hawk surveying its prey. Her sharp eyes took in every detail—the positions of the representatives, their expressions and their body language.She had seen their pictures prior and so she was able to immediately recognize them."As you all know, we only partner with top companies. So I hope you all are here for strictly business and nothing else." Samantha asked with a stern voice. Most importantly, she was directing her statement to Mac.Mac adjusted his clothes, ready to defend himself if need be. He had already practiced his speech earlier and he felt that it was nothing.Samantha’s voice was measured, her words carrying the weight of authority as she addressed the room. “The MM Group representative, please stand up and explain why your company is the best fi

“You think I’d waste my time playing pranks on you? Please. I’ve got better things to do with my day. And besides, there’s the small matter of our little bet,” Ansel chuckled darkly. “You know, the one where the loser has to leave the city? You were so confident you’d come out on top. Remember that, Mac?” Ansel then flashed Mac a devilish smirk before sitting down proudly on the seat meant for the CEO.They all went silent, unable to believe that a casually dressed man like Ansel was indeed the CEO.Samantha shot Mac a look of disdain then moved to stand beside Ansel.Now that Ansel appeared as the CEO, she could only watch as Ansel took charge of the situation."Forgive me, Mr Ansel." Mac had no choice but to kowtow and bow before Ansel.With Ansel being the CEO, he knew that there was no hope of working with L company.At that moment, he wished that the ground could open up and swallow him, the disgrace was too much and he had never felt that embarrassed in his life.His only hope w

Thora felt like Ansel was making a fool of her."Ansel, you are mistaken. This product comes from the country's most eminent herbalist, the only authentic source of this type of remedy. You must have made an error. Please check it more closely. I assure you, this product is of the highest quality.”Ansel felt like the conversation would go nowhere, so he decided to prove to them that it was indeed fake."All right then," Ansel declared, "let's settle this. A true dark bloom, when placed in water, will take on the deep blackness of the ocean's depths, whereas an imitation will remain colorless and transparent. Observe." After saying that, Ansel went ahead to throw the dark blooms inside the boiling water.Chris, Thora and grandfather Kian watched with interest.Ansel's face went pale when he saw the water go dark.That was impossible!His old knowledge was good and there was no way the dark bloom would turn black if it was fake.Unless it had been manipulated."The water has turned da