Over the next week, Roisin worked with Arya Croft and Mr. Liam to find, purchase and make plans for a new joint factory for the future Dragon Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals. While the two companies would have separate management departments, Acquisitions would be a joint department, and they would share a roof. Each had its own set of equipment, and the Pharmaceutical company even had a complete research laboratory. Andrew explained that as much as possible the two should work together to enhance products and save on costs through bulk purchase of ingredients.
Roisin was thrilled for the project and threw everything she had at it, working hard to forget the stress and drama her family had been putting her through.
When it came time to start breaking ground on the new site, Roisin went to meet with Andrew.
“Mr. Andrew.” She began.
“Please, it's just Andrew. What do you need?”
“I was wondering if you had thoughts on who you wanted to use for the
Later that week, Andrew received a call from Liam to inform him that 30 recruits had successfully completed the course and were ready for him to take their training to the next level. “Very good Liam. Make sure it remains open that those wanting to try out may use the first level. As we grow, we will need more but at least now we have a core. I will be over to train them shortly. When Andrew arrived, 30 recruits were lined up smiling, while another 70 kept working on the first stage. “You all think you have won something? Well, good luck with that. Now, hell begins.” Everyone turned serious. “Follow me” with that, Andrew dashed through the first level maze and up to the second level. The recruits now realized that they would be expected to do the first level every day just to get to level two. “You now get to learn to work as a team. You will be guards, and personally protect those around me and my companies. As individually you will b
Moments before:At the new construction site, Roisin leaned over a large planning table with engineering designs as the Foreman tried to explain why the new supplies would not be enough to do what she had ordered. The Architect, Darren Brown, who stood to her left was a lean man in his mid-fifties, and while he may not look like someone who would survive a simple gust of wind, his designs had been flawless so far and he came highly recommended.Darren Brown looked at the foreman and deadpanned, “If you step skimming funds and buy the material I order instead of the cheap crap, we would not have this problem. I measure the right amount in my plans.”“Foreman McAllie, please explain why your crews are so far behind!” Roisin asked, her frustration evident.“Ma’am, you may not understand this, but the guild controls the supplies. If you do not pay, it is not me that is the problem. The guild is demanding a cut in order to o
Late that evening, Andrew arrived back at the hotel and took a shower. It was a long day of practice with the men, but they were advancing quickly. Starting tomorrow, there would be a good rotation with someone to guard both Roisin and Alexa each day. Andrew realized he really needed more men. His personnel were growing, and Durres was still a dangerous place. This was something he intended to change but simply killing every gang member would just insight others to come in. Liam had already told him that since he had sold his gray businesses for cheap, the crows were circling, preparing for a battle over the scraps of Durres from large gangs across the area. Without a force of his own to monitor and maintain order, it would be pointless to wipe out the existing structures.After he dressed, Andrew found Roisin and Alexa and asked them if they would like to go for a nice meal. Both girls glanced at each other and nodded, smiling brawdly, but insisted that tomorrow night would
When Andrew was ready, he knocked on Roisin’s door, and hear giggling from inside. It turned out Roisin and Alexa had made fast friends and both were inside together. They came to the door dressed in long gowns with their hair in twin braids that met in a single braided tail at the back. Andrew and to choke on his words for a minute. “you two look lovely tonight” “Why, thank you” they both giggle, totally loving his discomfort. ‘Keep it in your paints mister.’ Commented Raya. ‘and here I thought you were wanting to live vicariously though me.’ Snarked Andrew. ‘hmm’ grumped Raya. ‘what’s up with her’ thought Andrew, pushing it from his mind, and asked the ladies “Well ladies, the night is yours, where would you like to eat? My treat.” Roisin had been thinking about this so quickly said “The Gold Dragon Palace! It’s an exquisite place that I have always wanted to eat at but never been able to!” “O, is it sup
At that time, in the other room, which was part of the Emporer’s Club, Jaxon was seated at the bar with his arm around a young beauty doing his best to impress.“My dear, I have just been promoted! Working for the bank of Dragrad, I can get you anything you want! My new salary is much more than before! And don’t you know, with such a promotion I now drive a model X! it is worth over $500,000!”“A luxury car hu? I have a friend who can take me for rides in his Wyvern car any time I want.” The beauty said, trying to pull away.Jaxon Sneered, disdainfully, “This car you speak of, is nothing compared to my x model! Look at mine, it's right out front!” and with that, he pulled out his key ring and tried to click the lock. However, the sound was not where he expected. He swerved his head and looked out the glass front windows and didn’t see his car in the front-drive!He clicked his keys again and saw a fain
“Did you hear what I said?” the waiter's cold voice said, as he reached for the intercom and called for security.Hearing security called Alexa tensed but Andrew and Roisin drew close to her and she took comfort in both of their presences.As several burly security forces came tromping over, one shouted “Who dares make trouble in the gold Dragon Palace?”“Clinton, it's those people, they are the ones causing trouble. I told them there is no seat here for them, but they refuse to leave. They seem to want to use force to break in! He even tried to call the boss by name and act like he called the President’s personal number, trying to intimidate me!”The security guard the waiter had called Clinton instantly became cold.Liam? No one had the balls to invoke the name Liam here in his own site, yet this kid dares to pretend to call him personally after hours? This kid had steel cojones!Clinton rolled up
As the ladies looking around, the grandeur of this box exceeded all expectations. It was ornately decorated with handcrafted woodworking of a dragon moving through forest scenes, and gold inlay. This table alone was likely as expensive as some homes in Durres.After Liam had drinks and some appetizers arranged, Andrew looked across the table at both ladies.“I must say you both look lovely tonight. I apologize for the struggles we encountered getting here.”The girls both blushed. “Thank you”“And Alexa, I understand you visited the training ground recently?” Andrew said curiously.Alexa shrank, thinking she was in trouble. “I, I am sorry, I just needed to get out.”“What? No! Don’t be sorry! If you need to get out, please, talk to us. I admit Miss Roisin and myself are often busy running from one place to another, but if you have needs, we will all work to accommodate. In fact, the
The next morning Andrew woke up early and took Alexa to the training site before anyone else arrived.Raya said ‘Andrew, I tell you this one has more strength than either you or she knows. Be careful, train her well’‘What are you not telling me?’‘you will learn in due time on your own. Even she does no know the extent of her strength, so it is for you two to learn together.’‘really? Leaving me in the dark like this?’‘just know she is strong.’ Concluded Raya.“ok Alexa. Tell me of your training. You said a monk worked with you. If you passed the first level, I have to assume your natural physical agility is high.” Said Andrew, evaluating her posture.“Well, yes. When I was young, I often broke things. The monks told me it was because I was dragon blessed. And that is why I became the dragon priestess. I was bas