chapter 22
Author: Larry Best
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Marcus told Stephen the person who picked up the call and how he ended the call. Stephen grew even angrier, moving back and forth in the conference room and wiping his nostrils with the back of his hand.

He could not contain his anger anymore, so he exploded and said “you good for nothing live-in-son-in-law, what gave you the mind to hang up on my dad. His heart sank.

What were they going to do now that Rhina has refused to show up at the office. Even after his father called. Stephen and Rhina had problems but it was never for once in Rhina's nature to disrespect elders, aware of this, Stephen deliberately asked his father to do this but it was quite evident things were not the same anymore.

Marcus moved towards Stephen, holding his hand, trying to calm him down, and asked,

“What do we do if Rhina refuses to come forward and claim her position?”

Still burning in anger, he sneered and asked “Did you just say that good for nothing, picked up her call, and hung up on you?”

“Not just th
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