"Everyone, let's welcome Jamal, our new recruit." The managing director of the gaming house announced to other staff."Welcome Jamal, I'm Jaden." A male staff shook his hand."Welcome Jamal, I'm Madison." "Hi Jamal, I'm John." They exchanged warm pleasantries by handshakes and he retaliated with a smile."You will be working with them here and taking care of every customer. Their needs and wants will be taken care of by you and your colleagues." The managing director began. "If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or your coworkers." The managing director concluded and left the gaming house.Since the managing director had gotten an extra hand, he could freely continue his private business without being restricted."Hey man, you look familiar." John shrugged as he approached Jamal, his colleagues followed him."I don't know what you are talking about." He shook his head, trying to avoid his question."No, you look like it." Jaden gave him a long look. "That young man that was i
"Do you sleep here or something?" Jaden shrugged as his colleagues pushed him gently while entering the gaming house. It's still early and they hadn't opened for customers to start coming."What do you mean?" He asked, dusting the monitors."It's still 6:35 a.m., man! Who comes so early?" John hovered over."What about you guys?" He raised a sly brow."Well, we are old staff and the managing director gave us a new task." Madison's voice found its way into their conversation."I'm trying to keep this job, so I'm sorry if I ruined your plans or something. Besides, I will be getting off early to visit my mother in the home care organization." He explained to them, knowing fully well it was a lie since he was keeping a different record."Home care organization? Is your mum sick? Did you ask the director for leave?" John asked anxiously, staring at him.To them, it took a month or two before they were granted leave."My mum has dementia, you know." He grunted pretentiously, rubbing his fore
"Stop here." He instructed the taxi driver and the driver curbed the car to a corner, soon, another passenger entered the car. It was Dennis."I'm sorry for inconveniencing you with such communication means." Dennis sighed while he signaled the driver to start the engine."It's nothing. I'm used to it." He flashed him a smile."The news had spread to your stepfamily, I think they have reduced the eyes they pinned around you," Dennis assured him."That's good." He smiled, bringing out a document. "Here are the files from the agent, we have acquired the land. Building can commence anytime soon." He informed him."That's good. You have done well, Mr. Jamal." Dennis smirked, taking the documents. Then, Dennis gave him a long look."Sir, how are you coping with your new environment?" Dennis asked with a voice filled with concern."What can I say? I'm fine." He nodded."Well, you are already used to living in trenches, so there is nothing to be afraid of." Dennis chuckled. "I can't wait to
"Why did you hide the truth from us?" Jaden, his colleague asked him seriously. They had pulled him into the staff room and locked the door."I- -" He began but was interrupted."Hope you ain't gonna tell another lie." Madison rolled her eyes."I had no idea I have people who care about me." He nervously scratched his hair. "I wanted to stay somewhere that no one knew about me." He informed them sadly."I know some people like living in isolation but since you are working with us, you would have spilled a little bean. Do you know how surprised I was?" John grunted."I'm sorry guys." He lowered his head."So, does this mean you are hiding from your stepfamily?" Jaden raised an anxious brow."Yeah, I have to stay as low as I can and also use this work as a cover." He explained to them."This is ridiculous." John sighed."It seems so, I felt something when a stranger was asking about you. I had to tell him off as he doesn't look like any of our customers." Madison curled her lips."Thank
"For the first time, we are doing something secretly and perfectly." He walked out of the building with Dennis."As I see," Dennis gave the building which is under construction a quick look. "This building will be done by next week." Dennis nodded his head."Thankfully, we are almost done." He scratched his head. "From next week, I will search for investors who are willing to start with us." He shrugged.Dennis placed a hand on his shoulder. "It will be a tough ride, man. But all will be fine soon." Dennis assured him calmly."I know. It's something I'm used to and I will make sure it goes successful." He affirmed, touching Dennis' hand on his shoulder."I trust you." Dennis flashed him a smile."Melanie, have you heard from her?" He asked after a long silence. Dennis shook his head."Surprisingly, it has been quiet on her side." Dennis curled his lips. "Last I heard, she crossed paths with Madam Felicia and afterward, I don't know how she's doing." Dennis spilled.He cleared his thro
“Oh my goodness! What?” The food she was eating sprouted from her mouth as she jumped up from the chair.Madam Theresa and their children were staring at the private investigator they had hired.“Are you telling the truth?” Madam Felicia made a comeback, staring at the investigator in disbelief as they quickly rushed to the living room.Martins took the remote and channeled it to the news channel.“BREAKING NEWS: Mr. Jamal Dashiell, former president of Jackie-Ville Empire who had been defamed has surprisingly risen with his multi-trillion company which is named Jamal Empire, another dynamic technology and application engineering company.” The news reporter continued with the news while their jaw dropped.“What? How did this happen?” Madam Felicia stammered until she collapsed on the armchair. She gradually got her balance again.“I thought you monitored him and informed us that he had no zeal of making a comeback, what is this?” Martins fired at the investigator in anger.“We are doome
“I don’t think we need them for this meeting, do we?” He raised a brow, staring at Leo who also looked surprised.According to the buyer, he was a busy investor who loved purchasing properties incognito. He even had to pay them double of the price they auctioned the company.“Y- you never told me you were the one.” Leo stammered.“Is there any difference?” He curled his lips, tucking his hand in his trouser pocket. “I have come for the handovers and contract document.” He said professionally and Madam Felicia sighed.“Do you think you can purchase this company just like that?” Madam Felicia raised a disdainful brow.“I already did and I can do it again and again.” He said curtly, narrowing his gaze down to Leo. “As soon as this deal is stamped, I will be renovating this company fully and re-auditing the staff.” He explained strictly to Leo.“Here.” Leo’s hands were shaking. “Here are the contract and document. Everyone has already signed.” Leo swallowed hard.“This is insane! What the
"Didn't you know? Miss. Melanie has been going around, trying to get investors for your company. Last I heard she had coveted top three investors from her father's company."As he walked into the restaurant, Mr. Amantes' statement rang in his head.Melanie waved her hand in the air as soon as she saw him and he flashed her a quick smile which didn't last. He didn't know if he should be happy about the news or get annoyed but one thing he knew was that he had warned her.He had warned her severally that he didn't need her support in getting clients. He detest any news that had to do with him relying on a woman. He could get his client by himself without anyone's help.Yet, his word was left unheard. She kept on helping him secretly. Inwardly, his feelings baffled as he didn't know what the investors would take him for.A man relying on his fiancée? Or a grumpy man who can't keep his company going?As he sat down, he exhaled heavily in relief."It's been ages, Jamal, and now we have see