“With the way the company is going, do you still think he is worth being the chairman of this company?” Mr. Wayles asked a few boards of directors who had fortunately attended the meeting he called planned.“Rather than asking us, how about you answer that yourself?” One of the board of directors said rhetorically.“Everyone, I’m not trying to make you change the decision you have already made or cause an uprising in the company.” Mr. Wayles said, trying to rattle out.“What do you mean? It’s exactly what you are doing.” Another shrugged.“What?” Mr. Wayles looked at them in confusion.He had been played by the game he started.“Mr. Wayles, it seems since you became a normal staff, you have been poorly informed.” One of the board of directors made a comment in mockery and the others laughed while nodding their head.Mr. Wayles was embarrassed, he secretly squeezed his trousers.“Have you thought of checking Max Tech Group stock or our monthly income stats?” Another asked him curtly and
Maximus folded his hands at his back as he paced around his office. He paused, rubbing his chin, and gulped the water but it still wasn’t able to keep him at ease, he started pacing again.He paused in front of the small panoramic window, staring at the bustling morning sight of the city. For a while, it soothed his heart but it wasn’t able to completely get rid of his worry.“Boss.” As soon as Myles stepped into his office, he faced him with anxiety permeating through his eyes.Myles had knocked but because he was deep thinking, he didn’t hear it.“Where have you been?” He asked him.“Have you forgotten you asked me to check on the suspect?” Myles tried to jog down his memory as he trailed off, and he nodded his head.“That’s true.” He exhaled shortly.“What's the update?” His statement followed.“The man is an ordinary man as he looked. I followed him for half a day and noticed he did menial work for a living. He didn’t do anything suspicious. He spends almost ten hours at his places
“What’s going on between you and your overbearing wife, Nina?” Martha asked her son in annoyance as she sat beside him on the armchair.It was evening and the only thing a jobless full-time housewife could do was watch Telemundo to forget about her sorrow.“I will appreciate it if you don’t mind yourself with my life from now on.” He snorted curtly.“Oh really? Then what could a newly married man be doing in his father’s house when his lonely wife is at home?” She questioned him in mockery and he sighed.“Mother, I don’t know what to do about Nina.” He frowned.“What do you mean?” Martha couldn’t be more excited, especially when there was an interested gist beside her.“I mean, she doesn’t want me to touch her and every time I try to act romantic, she gets annoyed and leaves the house.” He paused and faced his mother.“I can’t return home not because we would either get into a fight or I will be left to sleep on the cold bed, what’s the difference?” He raised an annoying brow.“Don’t t
Nina was still blocking the door path, disagreeing to let Martha into their mansion. Meanwhile, Kaiden stepped out of the bedroom, the towel tied around his waist and another which he used to clean his hair.“Babe, what’s going on?” He asked as he climbed down the stairs.“Son!” Martha called out to him impatiently and he stopped in his tracks, staring at his mother in disbelief.“Mother! How did you find me here?” He questioned impatiently.“Stop playing clueless. I know you told your mother our address which isn't nice.” Nina rolled her eyes in annoyance.“I never did.” He said with certainty, shaking his head.“You did.” She refused to believe him.“He didn’t.” Martha’s voice came up and they faced her.“He refused to tell me so I had to track him down. I can’t have my son married and not know where he lives.” Martha said and shrugged.“You would have at least informed us that you are coming. I’m sorry but I can’t have you in my mansion.” She spilled bluntly.“What? Are you trying t
Nina smirked and laughed herself in mockery as she reminisced on a past incident. He was the first person to have told her off to her face, didn’t care about her wealth, and didn’t have any intimate feelings for her.As much as it annoyed her, she was somewhat excited that she had gotten a co-dominant rivalry. FLASHBACK He stopped her from entering the elevator and dragged her to a corner, she stared at him in confusion.“What are you doing?” She queried in annoyance.“Are you so desperate that you got married to a man without doing your research about him?” He fired her with a question curtly.“And how is that your business? I gave you an opportunity but you cast it away!” She spat at his face annoyingly.“Oh really? An opportunity to be your lackey and not your husband.” He spilled the bitter truth to her and she rolled her eyes sarcastically.“It’s none of your business.” She said.“I thought you said we never met? Why does it look like you are filled with rejection after getting
“Someone! Someone! Please, take me out of here!” Kaiden banged the bars as the police officers ignored him.“I didn't do anything and you are locking me up. Do you know what will happen to your ass if my parents find out about this?” He questioned them in disgust as he couldn't contend with his anger.“Mr. Kaiden, please keep quiet. Without Mr. Richard's command, we can't grant you a bail and you have to reach your own end of the bargain.” One of the police officers informed him.“How much do I owe him that warrants him to ruin my reputation?” Kaiden asked curtly.“Should we remind you of your debt?” The police officer scoffed in mockery.Kaiden exhaled heavily. He knew if he continued, he would end up in a futile ground. “Can you put my parents on the phone? I want to speak with them.” He said seriously.“Sure. You can do that and that will also fasten your release.” The police officer handed the office telephone to him.He took it and gave it a long look. He was having two thoughts b
The CCTV footage was investigated properly. “Where did you say you got this from?” He asked seriously. “Still from the house, look at it carefully and tell me what you noticed.” Maximus looked at him, keenly. “ I'll get back to you, do not think you are smart by presenting this” The prosecutor left the room. Maximus bent his head on the table. “ Like they will find any contrary footage to that one.” He muttered. He beckoned on Myles to come closer. “ Do you think the CCTV footage I gave to him will get me out of here?” “ Let's be hopeful, boss” “ Richard, you can not do this to me, how can you be this cruel to me” Kaiden lamented in the room they had kept him. A police officer walked to the door. “ Let him out,” he said to the other policemen who were guiding the door. Kaiden gasped. He was surprised that they were letting him out. He did not call anyone again after his family turned their back on him, nor did he pay any money to free himself. “ I do not understa
He was in his office when the door opened, revealing Nina, who was fuming angrily while standing at the door. “ I have something to tell you” she fumed. “ What is it this time, what do you want to talk about?” His eyes were still on the laptop in front of him. “ Why did my work hours extend?” “ We need to work harder, Nina, you can leave if you are not comfortable with the new rule” “ How ridiculous, this applies to just me, why is that?” “Because you are Nina, who knows the business and is ready to work out more money, deal with it” She left the office in anger. He called Myles. “ Get here as quick as you can” “ Yes boss” “ Why will he do this to me, it is unfair. I will get back at him for this, you will not treat me like this and think you have won” she threw the pen she was holding away. It hit her secretary who was coming into her office. “ Is everything okay ma'am?” he asked. “ Why did he give me extra working hours, why is it just me?” She asked. “ I have no ide