When I wake up, I stay in my bed for a few more minutes. I keep replaying the conversation I had with Mr. Harold last night. The gravity of his expectations is something I cannot and will not ignore. He is expecting me to succeed and I am planning to deliver him a good result.Soon, I finally get off my bed and goes straight to my kitchen and brew a strong cup of coffee. Since it's too quiet, I turn on the TV so I can have a background noise. But the first thing I hear from it makes me stop in place."And for our business news." The female reporter sharply and urgently said. "Victor Donnelly, a well-known businessman, has been exposed for orchestrating numerous crimes behind the scenes. From embezzlement to coercion, the allegation towards him have sent shockwaves in the corporate world. The authorities have issued him a warrant for his arrest last night..."I stare at the screen with my coffee slightly forgotten. They are now showing a snippet of Victor's public appearances and the g

As if Andrew's suspicion has become a person and now sitting on the couch next to Evan, then it is making the air around us palpable. But I ignore it and leans my back in my chair and let them think whatever ideas are in their heads. Evan is sitting stiffly on the side while holding the can of beer in his hand that Andrew had tossed at him earlier. Evan looks as if he is starting to prefer to vanish into thin air. Robert, on the other hand, keeps darting glances between us three. He looks uncomfortable but still wants to keep observing us quietly."So..." I started. "I think we should go get down to business."Andrew then looks at me and raise a brow. "Business? Right now? With him here?" He asked before looking at Evan's direction."Yes, Andrew. Business." I replied and give him a pointed look. "If we don't start now, we are going to lose the momentum. And like I said earlier, Evan is part of our team now. Whether you like it or not, we are all in this together." Evan straighten u

As the conference room slowly empties out, I finally allow myself to relax and let out a sigh. The presentation ended up better than I expected. I received polite nods and firm handshakes from the people who listens to my presentation. It is also accompanied with words of encouragement and subtle acknowledgments from a few of my fellow investors."Well done, Mr. Logan." One of the board members said to me while patting my shoulder before passing by."Although there are a few parts that are messy, your proposal is still organized and visionary in the end. We are looking forward to see you implement it." one of the board member added.I maintain my professional stance and offers them a modest smile. I also thank them for their nice feedbacks for me. But deep inside, there is a part of me that wants to celebrate this small success. After everything I endured until now, standing here in front of these people and commanding their respect for me feels right.After our meeting, I see Evan is

Jannica storms into her mansion later that afternoon. She angrily slams the front door with enough force to make the picture frames hanging on the wall near the entry way to tremble. Her heels keeps making sharp clacking sounds against the marble floors as she marches to the living room. Her mind can't stop replaying the scene where she encountered Chandler in the parking lot.How dare him?! How dare that man to speak to her like that? Chandler keeps speaking as if he was the one who had the upper hand and not her?! "Hah! Ridiculous!" Jannica told herself.In her anger and frustration, she throws her designer bag onto the nearest couch and pours herself a glass of wine from the bar. Hansel, her new partner now, was out on a business trip and cannot accompany her for a few days. But because of it, that is giving Jannica a plenty of time to stew in her anger alone. She takes a long sip on her glass and let the mixture of sweetness and bitterness of the wine to ease the frustrating feel

The next evening, I arrived at the Burklinton Club fifteen minutes early than the time that Mr. Harold had told me. I don't want to be late to our first meeting since I also want to make a good impression on him. I am now dressed in my sharpest suit partnered with a pair of brand new shoes. I have Evan to thank for it.The architecture of this private club is showing its luxury and exclusivity to everyone who enters it. I'd been here a few of times before to deliver a few important documents to my former boss. But seeing this place one more time, this place will always make me feel like I am walking into an entirely different world. I should always remember this is a world that Mr. Harold, my biological father, can occupy so effortlessly because of his position and achievements.When I enter the main lobby, a polite attendant suddenly approaches me and guides me toward the reserved VIP room. "Mr. Harold is already waiting for you, Mr. Logan." The polite attendant said with a warm sm