CHAPTER 1Xavier McKinney, a poor bartender, maltreated and tortured by his in-laws because of his poor and wretched status. He married his wife Joyce 2 years ago because he loves and cherishes her so much and Joyce does the same too.His wife's family are wealthy and influential personnels, and hated the fact that he got married to their daughter. But due to the love he has for her, he endured the maltreatment and hoped they changed for good...Their car stopped in front of his wife's sister's house. Joyce made him go there for her Aunt's birthday party.“I can't go in there, your family hates me." Xavier said nervously immediately they reached the entrance door.“They don't hate you, And Aunt Kisha would kill me if we miss her birthday party." Joyce responded.“But Joyce…" Xavier tried to say.“Come on, let's go." Joyce said and dragged him into the house, he followed her reluctantly.Music blared loudly inside the sitting room, Joyce's sister Mira is dancing romantically with he

3“Joyce should do it." Xavier responded.“What!? That's ridiculous, she doesn't know the first thing about business." Kisha said immediately."And if she gets the contract, you make her a director of this company." Xavier added.“Sure, if Joyce closes the deal, she can become director." Kisha responded with smiles. Joyce giggled and hugged Xavier.“Okay, what did I miss!?" Greg said, walking in immediately and trying to hug Mira.“Greg! Let go of me!" Mira shouted, shaking off his hand.“Mira, look, I'm getting the Berol cooperation company deal and then we'll get married together." Greg said boastfully.“Not if Joyce gets it first?" Xavier cuts in and smirks.“Joyce? Well, that's a laugh. What does she know about this?" Greg yelled furiously.“It's true Mira, you'll just embarrass the family even more than you already have." Mira mocked Joyce. Xavier stood up immediately from his seat and faced Mira Greg and Mira, hitting the table angrily causing a tense atmosphere.“Leave her alon

FiveSoft music played in the background as everyone danced slowly, Xavier looked around the crowd and found James staring lustfully at his wife. He walked immediately and held her waist protectively.His phone beeped and he saw a message from Linda “Everything is set sir.” He smiled inwardly.“Mhm…attention everyone! I have an announcement to make, on behalf of the Berol corporation company. We've appointed a new director of the Berol corporation company…My in-law to be Greg!” Kisha announced, smiling broadly.“What!? Aunt Kisha, you can't do this!” Joyce shouted in shock.“Please step forward Greg.” Kisha added, she looked away from everyone's gaze.“But she already did Joyce, By the way, thank you Aunt Kisha, I have a few words to make everyone…” Greg tried to say, stepping forward.“Beep! Beep!” Everyone's phone beeped and all eyes turned on James.“What? What's going on? Why are you all staring at me!?” James asked in shock.“James, check the trending news! The…the value of your

SevenLinda walked around the company offices with Jenny showing her around the company offices and introducing employees to her.“Okay, so your job is simple, you'll just be taking calls and routing them back to me.” Linda said confidently and politely.“Ok ma'am, Do I get to meet the CEO?” Jenny asked immediately and they stopped walking halfway.“Ugh, that won't be necessary.” Linda responded nervously and they continued walking down the hallway.“What if I just…” Jenny persuaded but Linda hushed her.“You can't meet the CEO! No more questions.” Linda responded quickly. Her eyes immediately caught on Xavier who was hiding behind the door.“Let me show you to your desk.” Linda said, Jenny nodded and left with her.“Whoops! That was close!” Xavier breathed out.Linda walked away into the office of Xavier and locked the door immediately.“She is very interested in meeting you,sir. Like almost obsessed!” Linda panicked.“Yeah and I wonder why!” Xavier responded, his cell phone beeped i

NINE“Ok, now what if you did something really bad Xavier? Like, lie to lie to you about who he really was!?” Greg shouted from behind. He walked in sipping wine.Everyone stared at Xavier in awe until Mira burst into laughter.“Why would someone pretend to be as pathetic as he is on purpose?” Mira laughed sarcastically.“I will go to the bathroom.” Xavier said and left angrily. He stopped halfway and eavesdropped on their conversation.“I think you're right Greg, something suspicious is happening with Xavier.” Mira said.“I had this crazy thought the other day. I almost thought that ... .I almost thought that Xavier is the CEO of the Berol cooperation.” Greg stammered confused.“Huh? My wretched in-law!? Doubtful!” Mira exclaimed. She sounds unserious.“Yeah, think about it, maybe he was right outside of Berol company the moment the CEO canceled our contracts.” Greg said, convinced.“ Greg, did you hit your head? I mean, he's a nobody and definitely not!” Mira said.“Wait guys, don't