"Well, the last time we spoke, I mentioned that King and Jude were in debt. Do you remember?" Nina asked."Yes, I remember. You said they gamble a lot and they owed the people they gamble with or something like that" Vanessa answered."Yes. Well, it turns out that the situation is more serious than I had thought" Nina said."Nina, can you please explain? Did something happen to King?" Vanessa asked."Not really. The thing is, last week, King stayed at work really late and I had to stay with him as well. When we were done, he immediately left and I stayed behind to lock up.When I was done and I got close to the parking lot of the company, I heard voices. At first I was tempted to call out loud to see who it was, but I didn't" Nina explained."Why didn't you?" Vanessa asked."Because I heard what sounded like a person being shoved against a car or something and then I heard a grunt, I got scared and I hid behind a car" Nina answered."Hmm. Then what happened next?" Vanessa inqu
"Calm down. I haven't even said anything yet," Vanessa said."You don't have to. I already know you're thinking of asking him for help and more information about what's happening in MacMatthew Corp," Armand said."How can you be so sure?" Vanessa asked defensively."Am I wrong?" Armand replied."Well, no. But hear me out. Tom is a nice man. People make mistakes and what happened that day was a mistake. You have to overlook it, please," Vanessa pleaded."Overlook? That man judged me even before he got a chance to know me. First impressions matter a lot and the impression that man gave me, I do not like it" Armand said."Okay, I agree, first impressions really do matter, however, what about giving someone a second chance. Second impression?" Vanessa asked."Vanessa, no. Look for someone else" Armand said."Tom works in the finance department and I'm sure he wouldn't lie to me. Also, I'm certain he knows more about this issue than any other staff," Vanessa said."I just can't
Vanessa sat with an upright posture. Her back was straight and her shoulders relaxed."I'm all ears," she replied. Her sitting position reflected her attentiveness and readiness to absorb whatever Tom had to say."First, I need you to clarify what you just said. Were you indirectly implying that Mr Armand Armstrong is interested in acquiring MacMatthew Corporation?" Tom asked."Typical Tom" Vanessa muttered, he would never give out information without being certain.Vanessa leaned slightly forward "Yes, that's exactly what I mean Tom. But I need you to tell me what's going on here and I need you to confirm if that will be a good investment or not" Vanessa explained."If Armand Armstrong is the good businessman you say he is and if his good record is anything to go by, then I can say with great measure of conviction that buying MacMatthew Corporation is going to be a good investment" Tom said with his eyes focused on Vanessa."That's good. I need you to tell me if there's anythin
"Let me get this straight King's debt cannot be repaid at once. His father is aware of his debts and he is also aware that King has been the one collecting money from the company, correct?" Vanessa asked."Yes," Tom answered."If that's the case, why is he lying to his staff? What does he hope to achieve?" Vanessa asked."It's simple. He's owing workers and he doesn't want to pay. Since the company is losing funds and not making enough to cover for it, he doesn't want to release more money" Tom answered."Even to workers who have labored and earned their pay?" Vanessa asked, she was baffled."Even to workers who have earned their pay," Tom said."That's completely wrong and unfair. Employees deserve to be paid for their work, and it's the responsibility of Mr Harald to ensure that happens" Vanessa said."Absolutely. When someone takes up a job, they enter into an agreement with their employer. They provide their skills, time, and effort in exchange for a fair wage. Denying
"All right Donald, I'll call you when I'm done" Vanessa said to Donald and got down from the car.She paused and looked at the signboard in front of her "Pen&Pen Limited" it read.Getting the names of those Harald MacMatthew owed wasn't as difficult as they had imagined, with just a phone call to Nina, Vanessa had gotten the names in less than an hour.So here she was, her first stop for the day, hopefully, she would be able to play her part perfectly.Vanessa exuded an air of professionalism and confidence as she strode into the building, dressed impeccably in a corporate attire. Her tailored charcoal gray pantsuit accentuated her strong and elegant figure, conveying a sense of power and authority. The jacket fitted her perfectly, hugging her shoulders and emphasizing her poise.Beneath the jacket, Vanessa wore a crisp white button-up blouse, neatly tucked into her pants, exhibiting a sense of classic refinement. The fabric drapes smoothly, highlighting her attention to detail a
Vanessa felt calm. She sat quietly in Harald MacMatthew's office awaiting his arrival.He was late and she did not appreciate that. She had a schedule to keep up with .However, she took her time to look around. Despite the number of years she had worked in MacMatthew corporation, she had only been inside Harald's office a few times.She decided to give herself a tour of the office. Looking out the window, Vanessa noticed that It offered an impressive view of the surrounding area.It was also spacious and provided ample room for the desk, seating areas for meetings and discussions, and bookshelves, cabinets and display cases.The centerpiece of Harald's office is a large and luxurious desk, made of fine polished metal. The desk is well-organized, featuring a laptop, a telephone, and other essential office supplies. It also had a small sign indicating Harald's position.Vanessa also took note of the decor and personal touches. There was artwork, sculptures, and framed photogr
Harald made the smart decision. "Are they all signed?" Vanessa asked, examining the documents in her hand."Yes, they are" Harald replied, the anger he was feeling was evident in his voice."All right then, I'll take them back with me so that my boss can sign them, we'll send them back to you as soon as we can. Do enjoy the rest of your day" Vanessa said…"I come bearing good news!" Vanessa announced dramatically the moment she walked into Armand's office."I can tell" Armand replied, he then got up from his seat to give Vanessa a hug. Even though it wasn't official yet, things had changed a lot in their relationship."How're you?" Armand asked, still holding her by the waist."I'm okay. I had a really productive day" Vanessa replied."Tell me all about it," Armand replied, leading her to a seat."I told Harald our proposal, at first he was strong headed but after I made it clear our proposal was the best he could get, he accepted without hesitation" Vanessa said."With
Vanessa couldn't help but admire the settings of the boardroom. They had certainly made changes since the last time she was there.It was the start of a new week and a meeting was organized to introduce the new shareholders of the company, all the heads of each department were present as well as the former shareholders.Vanessa noticed she still had a few minutes before the meeting started so she stood outside to appreciate the boardroom.The boardroom was rectangular in shape and just like other boardrooms, there was a long table at its center. The table was clearly made of high-quality wood and was large enough to accommodate all the board members and executives attending the meeting. The table is surrounded by comfortable, cushioned chairs for participants.The room was well-lit with a combination of natural light and artificial lighting. Large windows adorned the walls, allowing ample daylight to filter in. Overhead lighting fixtures provided additional illumination. The ligh