The Hendrix family decided to have a meeting and they call everyone who is to benefit from the meeting.
From close cousins who are on the board to the nieces and nephews who can stay, going up to the highest people on the board, the three children of Mr Hendrix himself.
Mrs Hendrix who was still grieving stayed away from this one as she decided her children would handle it better without her aid.
It was during this first meeting since Mr Hendrix died that Camilla decided to show up, but she brought a little surprise for her family at the meeting hall.
As soon as she dropped from the car, Jake, who now went by the name Micheal black, rounded the car to open the door for her.
He reveled in his new job as this would give him access to places he didn’t have access to before.
“Now look,” she said while they were in the elevator going up to the secluded meeting hall of the company. “Don’t talk to anyone. You work for me and only me. Wherever I go, you go too.”
“Including the ladies bathroom?” He asked with a little laugh as she playfully hit his chest.
“Stop,” she chuckled. “Just maintain composure. I know this is your first gig as bodyguard but you shouldn’t let anyone get to you. Don’t be too rough on them but give them the impression that you could be rough.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve got my job figured out. You should focus on the meeting you have.”
He was being playful to get close to her. The way she would be comfortable with him and he would easily snake into her life.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, they made their way to the meeting.
The minute they entered the hall, everyone who had been talking before suddenly kept quiet.
They stared not at Camilla but at the giant man behind her.
Who was he and what was he doing in a private meeting?
Everyone frowned at this move and Jackson moved in to send the man out.
“Excuse me,” Jackson said. “You can’t be here so if I were you I’d find your way…”
“He’s my bodyguard so stop bothering him,” said his sister with a nonchalant attitude as she took her seat at the large table without a care in the world for his feelings.
“Is this you projecting your anger on me?” He chuckled. “If that is so, then I would suggest you stop it and act like a Hendrix. Stop being a baby.”
“Let the meeting commence!” She yelled as she clapped her hands. Everyone stared at the big man behind her but she gave off a dainty smile to the crowd. “Micheal stays.”
Robin eyed the guard before commencing on the meeting.
They wanted to give account of what they had all been doing so far and as the meeting went on Robin found out he could not concentrate on what was being said.
“I’m sorry, what is a stranger doing in here?” He said in anger. “Camilla this is against so many rules. We did say no outsider here.”
“So?” She said with raised brows.
“So… if we were to bring our own guards do you think we would have the free room we have?”
“Look, I know this is new to you guys but trust me it is for the best. I am well aware that someone or shall I say some people in this room are planning to kill me, but I won’t go down that easily.”
Everyone’s faces in the room widened in surprise, however, the woman knew their tricks. She had grown up with these people. She knew what she was dealing with.
“I’m making a solemn promise to make whoever had sent that hitman after me the other day regret the day they were born. I don’t mind resorting to torture or death, or maybe both. Bottom line… you won’t find it funny.”
“Camilla…” sighed Robin.
“You already have my position as leader of this company brother, I am not attacking you as I should, that is as civil as I can be. Don’t say anything concerning my guard. He stays and that is final. If you don’t like it, you can walk.”
They all exchanged glances as Robin nodded before commencing the meeting, but his brain kept on thinking of a plan to use in getting rid of the guard.
After the meeting, Camilla walked to the bathroom to powder her face which left Jake outside.
This was the perfect time for Robin to approach and he decided to do it swiftly.
“Hey,” Robin said to the guard who regarded him with no emotion. “Micheal right? I’m Robin. I’m your boss's brother.”
Jake kept his composure and refused to say anything.
“Listen, I think we got off on the wrong foot here. I’m sorry if I offended you in some way in there. You know it was a private meeting and you showed up and it got really weird so… no hard feelings?”
Jake still didn’t say anything. Robin could feel his smooth voice beginning to falter and he decided to hit the nail on the head.
“Alright, let me tell you how this is going to play out,” the man said. “I’ll give you ten thousand dollars to walk away. That’s gotta be a lot of money for someone like you.”
But the guard doesn’t say anything.
“Twenty? Fifty? A hundred?” It still doesn’t work. “Fine, name your price. I’ll send it to you here and now.”
However, Jake had other things in mind. Deep inside he was disgusted by the audacity of Robin to approach him with such meager terms but he didn’t expect anything noble to show up from a Hendrix. That was all they did. Bribe and steal from people.
“I work for your sister, your offer is no good to me,” was all Jake said which had Robin fuming as he walked away with the little dignity he had left.
Related Chapters
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Six
Jake stayed all night searching for more information about the Hendrix family and he found a few things he hadn’t known before.Some were already public news but others were still things he was finding out during his time at the office with Camilla.“Here is your tea master Jake,” the butler brought a drink for his master who was working late on his new job.“Did you know that these guys hate each other?” Jake laughed. “The other day I went to the meeting and they were all at each other's throats. I thought they had unity but I guessed wrong. Even the demons sometimes hated each other.”“So they are at war with each other. Fascinating.”“I know right?” The man laughed as he took the tea and stood to his feet. “It seems like they all want the company for themselves. Also, I snooped around hospital records and I found something interesting about the cause of the death of Mr Hendrix.”“That should be interesting. Although you should be careful sir. You don’t want to be caught doing that.
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Seven
When Jake got home, he had his butler and Tom buy the house back for him anonymously. Apparently, the one who had put the house for sale was Camilla and this had him confirming history that she was just like the rest of his family.After that little conversation he had with her in the finance office, he also found out her role in the company was now to buy and sell small businesses, especially the dying ones with no exception to building properties.“If you’re so angry at your siblings for being ahead of you, why don’t you just call them out for their actions and save yourself the trouble,” Jake noted to her to see if she would be different from her family. “I mean, you can see how your family acts. You can see how they behave and how they hold little businesses captive. Can’t you just minimize on that and help grow your business the organic way?”That got a laugh out of her as she stretched her body.“Look, I’m loving the whole righteous idea thing but that would not work in busines
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Eight
Jake arrived to the restaurant Tom and the butler had fully booked and found the owner of Metro-corp sitting in a corner drinking an expensive wine.All around were bodyguards of the man which had Jake smiling.He had only one plan, and it was to dissuade the man from going into any business with the Hendrix family.They were leeches who stole from businesses to thrive. All he had to do was make sure that Rashid was not going to sign anything with the contract with anyone from the Hendrix company.That way, he would still keep his pride and his business.As he entered the restaurant, he was stopped by security.“This restaurant is closed,” the guard said to Jake who raised his brows.“I know,” said the heir. “I’m here on business with Mr Rashid.”The guard laughed as another guard joined him.“Sure, and I’m here on business with the president of the country. Beat it boy, before I give you the first class ticket to the emergency room.”Before Jake says anything, Tom intervenes. “He was
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Nine
While Rashid and Jake talk about the future of their companies, Jackson who has just gotten off work decided to take a stroll with a girl he had met at a club.“How about a drink at my favorite restaurant?” He asked the girl who giggled before he turned the street to get to a restaurant which had Rashid’s guards stepping in his way.“The restaurant is closed,” the deep voice of the guard shattered his resolve.“Why do you mean closed?” Jackson asked in anger. “I come here every week to rewind.”“It is closed today.”Jackson took a quick glance into the restaurant to see Rashid and Micheal black, a guard to Camila.“What is he doing there?” he muttered to himself before being blocked by the guard.“Beat it!” The guard said.Without arguing, he turned to the girl he had showed up with.“Hey,” he said with his head being distracted. “How about we have this date another time? I have to umm… feed my cat or something.”He started back for the company to tell his brother who was the acting c
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Ten
Camilla invited Jake to be her plus one at an event being hosted by the Hendrix family.Apparently in that event, it was announced that Technova and the Hendrix family were going to be business partners.Jake, who had over the years changed the name of his father’s company and started afresh until he had built it back up to a multi billion dollar business, was ready to use his company as a weapon against the Hendrix’s.When he had planned to do this, the butler had been against it.“Revenge really is a disease young master. Don’t do what you want to do. It won’t lead you to make good decisions and trust me right now you are making a terrible mistake.”“Look, as much as I love listening to you, I sometimes feel like you don’t know how much this means to me. They destroyed my family and I will do that to them.”“But using a company that just recovered is not good.”“It will be by the time I’m done.”“Just follow the plan,” the heir said, pointing to Tom. “You are the heir to the company
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Consequences
A murmur swept through the crowd, disbelief painted on many faces. Tom’s statement was a shock, especially to Robin Hendrix, the acting CEO of the Hendrix Corporation. The younger Hendrix brother, Jackson, was standing at the edge of the crowd, his face flushed with anger. He had expected this partnership to be the highlight of the evening, a step toward solidifying his family’s legacy in the business world.As the murmurs grew louder, Robin’s patience thinned. “What the hell?” he shouted, cutting through the chatter. “You can’t just say that here, Tom!”Tom’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he maintained his composure. “This isn’t just a business decision, Robin. We have our reasons.”“Yeah, and I bet they’re all about you trying to play the hero,” Robin snapped back. “You’re just scared of the competition.”Before Tom could respond, chaos erupted. Guests were caught in the crossfire of mounting tensions, glancing between the podium and the enraged CEO. Whispers morphed into heated deba
Adventures of Jake Cullingham Ruthlessly in charge
Jake parked by Camilla’s mansion as they both got down and she smiled at him.“Thanks Micheal, for tonight,” she smiled at him. “It wasn’t that bad.”“Don’t mention it. I’ll come around to pick you up for…”“I’m going shopping tomorrow. Don’t be late,” she said while leaving him there, bowing to her as she walked away from him.When she was gone, he looked around to see the other house bodyguards staring at him as he entered his own car and drove out of the house.The grand iron gates of Camilla Hendrix’s mansion slowly closed behind Jake as he drove down the long, winding driveway. Moonlight glistened on the sleek black SUV as he coasted down the quiet street, the tension of the night beginning to dissolve as he neared his own home. His face remained impassive, but his mind was already racing. Tonight had been a wonderful moment, yet the Hendrix family had no idea just how high the stakes were.Finally, he reached the secluded estate he called home, a grand but hidden property just
Adventures of Jake Cullingham One
Jake walked out of the plane with his suitcase held tightly in his right hand.He was not here for pleasure but for business.“Jake Cullingham?” a chauffeur said to him with a large signboard that said his name as the man nodded. “Right this way please.”“Where is the butler?” He asked the strange driver who shrugged.“I haven’t seen him, but he should be waiting at the manor, sir.”That reply was not what he wanted, but he couldn’t do anything to change that.With a sigh, he followed the man to a black limousine to see his subordinate bowing before him.“Welcome to Xander, sir. I have been expecting you.”“So he sends you and does not come himself?”The subordinate was confused but opened the door for his master to get in before shutting the door and getting into the front seat himself.Jake had just arrived into the city of Xander for business.His subordinate, Tom, knew about his arrival and had taken the precautionary measure to make sure everything was ready for his master's arri
Latest Chapter
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Ruthlessly in charge
Jake parked by Camilla’s mansion as they both got down and she smiled at him.“Thanks Micheal, for tonight,” she smiled at him. “It wasn’t that bad.”“Don’t mention it. I’ll come around to pick you up for…”“I’m going shopping tomorrow. Don’t be late,” she said while leaving him there, bowing to her as she walked away from him.When she was gone, he looked around to see the other house bodyguards staring at him as he entered his own car and drove out of the house.The grand iron gates of Camilla Hendrix’s mansion slowly closed behind Jake as he drove down the long, winding driveway. Moonlight glistened on the sleek black SUV as he coasted down the quiet street, the tension of the night beginning to dissolve as he neared his own home. His face remained impassive, but his mind was already racing. Tonight had been a wonderful moment, yet the Hendrix family had no idea just how high the stakes were.Finally, he reached the secluded estate he called home, a grand but hidden property just
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Consequences
A murmur swept through the crowd, disbelief painted on many faces. Tom’s statement was a shock, especially to Robin Hendrix, the acting CEO of the Hendrix Corporation. The younger Hendrix brother, Jackson, was standing at the edge of the crowd, his face flushed with anger. He had expected this partnership to be the highlight of the evening, a step toward solidifying his family’s legacy in the business world.As the murmurs grew louder, Robin’s patience thinned. “What the hell?” he shouted, cutting through the chatter. “You can’t just say that here, Tom!”Tom’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he maintained his composure. “This isn’t just a business decision, Robin. We have our reasons.”“Yeah, and I bet they’re all about you trying to play the hero,” Robin snapped back. “You’re just scared of the competition.”Before Tom could respond, chaos erupted. Guests were caught in the crossfire of mounting tensions, glancing between the podium and the enraged CEO. Whispers morphed into heated deba
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Ten
Camilla invited Jake to be her plus one at an event being hosted by the Hendrix family.Apparently in that event, it was announced that Technova and the Hendrix family were going to be business partners.Jake, who had over the years changed the name of his father’s company and started afresh until he had built it back up to a multi billion dollar business, was ready to use his company as a weapon against the Hendrix’s.When he had planned to do this, the butler had been against it.“Revenge really is a disease young master. Don’t do what you want to do. It won’t lead you to make good decisions and trust me right now you are making a terrible mistake.”“Look, as much as I love listening to you, I sometimes feel like you don’t know how much this means to me. They destroyed my family and I will do that to them.”“But using a company that just recovered is not good.”“It will be by the time I’m done.”“Just follow the plan,” the heir said, pointing to Tom. “You are the heir to the company
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Nine
While Rashid and Jake talk about the future of their companies, Jackson who has just gotten off work decided to take a stroll with a girl he had met at a club.“How about a drink at my favorite restaurant?” He asked the girl who giggled before he turned the street to get to a restaurant which had Rashid’s guards stepping in his way.“The restaurant is closed,” the deep voice of the guard shattered his resolve.“Why do you mean closed?” Jackson asked in anger. “I come here every week to rewind.”“It is closed today.”Jackson took a quick glance into the restaurant to see Rashid and Micheal black, a guard to Camila.“What is he doing there?” he muttered to himself before being blocked by the guard.“Beat it!” The guard said.Without arguing, he turned to the girl he had showed up with.“Hey,” he said with his head being distracted. “How about we have this date another time? I have to umm… feed my cat or something.”He started back for the company to tell his brother who was the acting c
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Eight
Jake arrived to the restaurant Tom and the butler had fully booked and found the owner of Metro-corp sitting in a corner drinking an expensive wine.All around were bodyguards of the man which had Jake smiling.He had only one plan, and it was to dissuade the man from going into any business with the Hendrix family.They were leeches who stole from businesses to thrive. All he had to do was make sure that Rashid was not going to sign anything with the contract with anyone from the Hendrix company.That way, he would still keep his pride and his business.As he entered the restaurant, he was stopped by security.“This restaurant is closed,” the guard said to Jake who raised his brows.“I know,” said the heir. “I’m here on business with Mr Rashid.”The guard laughed as another guard joined him.“Sure, and I’m here on business with the president of the country. Beat it boy, before I give you the first class ticket to the emergency room.”Before Jake says anything, Tom intervenes. “He was
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Seven
When Jake got home, he had his butler and Tom buy the house back for him anonymously. Apparently, the one who had put the house for sale was Camilla and this had him confirming history that she was just like the rest of his family.After that little conversation he had with her in the finance office, he also found out her role in the company was now to buy and sell small businesses, especially the dying ones with no exception to building properties.“If you’re so angry at your siblings for being ahead of you, why don’t you just call them out for their actions and save yourself the trouble,” Jake noted to her to see if she would be different from her family. “I mean, you can see how your family acts. You can see how they behave and how they hold little businesses captive. Can’t you just minimize on that and help grow your business the organic way?”That got a laugh out of her as she stretched her body.“Look, I’m loving the whole righteous idea thing but that would not work in busines
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Six
Jake stayed all night searching for more information about the Hendrix family and he found a few things he hadn’t known before.Some were already public news but others were still things he was finding out during his time at the office with Camilla.“Here is your tea master Jake,” the butler brought a drink for his master who was working late on his new job.“Did you know that these guys hate each other?” Jake laughed. “The other day I went to the meeting and they were all at each other's throats. I thought they had unity but I guessed wrong. Even the demons sometimes hated each other.”“So they are at war with each other. Fascinating.”“I know right?” The man laughed as he took the tea and stood to his feet. “It seems like they all want the company for themselves. Also, I snooped around hospital records and I found something interesting about the cause of the death of Mr Hendrix.”“That should be interesting. Although you should be careful sir. You don’t want to be caught doing that.
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Five
The Hendrix family decided to have a meeting and they call everyone who is to benefit from the meeting. From close cousins who are on the board to the nieces and nephews who can stay, going up to the highest people on the board, the three children of Mr Hendrix himself.Mrs Hendrix who was still grieving stayed away from this one as she decided her children would handle it better without her aid.It was during this first meeting since Mr Hendrix died that Camilla decided to show up, but she brought a little surprise for her family at the meeting hall.As soon as she dropped from the car, Jake, who now went by the name Micheal black, rounded the car to open the door for her.He reveled in his new job as this would give him access to places he didn’t have access to before.“Now look,” she said while they were in the elevator going up to the secluded meeting hall of the company. “Don’t talk to anyone. You work for me and only me. Wherever I go, you go too.”“Including the ladies bathroo
- Adventures of Jake Cullingham
Four
In a dark alley, two men in trenchcoats and suitcases were talking to each other in hushed tones to make sure no soul apart from them heard their conversations.“What the fuck happened out there, Kay?” the taller one said with his eyes shifting in a different direction every second.“I had her but then this dude comes out of nowhere and foils my plan.” Kay answered with a sigh.“The fuck you mean foil your plan. It was a simple job. Get to her the minute she leaves the company and you put two or three bullets in her brains. Nothing complicated. A very simple mission. It’s like the classic way of dealing with threats. Now you’re telling me that you didn’t do it because of some guy? Who’s this guy? Thor the hammer waving god? Superman? You could have killed him and killed her. Given him the gun, let the police figure that shit out.”“That would have been a silly move to make,” Jake answered from the shadows a few feet away from them as the men suddenly looked in his direction in fear.“