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We are equipped enough, boss; we need to take action now. Let's hit him with so much force. He wouldn't see it coming."Nathan shook his head. “You don't get this. We are not equipped at all. Okay,” he switched the phone to his other ear as he picked out a t-shirt from his closet. “Tell me, do you know where he currently is? His apartment?”There was a hesitation on the other end, then, “No," he drawled. Then he added, "But we're working on it. We're already looking up his family and friends and all of the others involved. In a day or two, we should have enough to effectively deal with them.”“Let's just wait.” Nathan laid the shirt on the bed, then he took a seat beside it. He was also itching to get to action, to mercilessly deal with the people that sent him to jail, but the mere remembrance of the agony in the cell room made his heart clench with so much fear. He couldn't go through that hell again. “Let's calm down. We should take our time.""But you said you want to get back to
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“Thank you,” Philip said, truly grateful. Nathan had never been the type to listen, which was why he knew that he needed to take things slow and gentle with him. He was surprised that he listened.“So for now, just lay low, recuperate from all the pain and isolation you went through in there. Enjoy yourself and bounce back harder and stronger.”Nathan smiled. “Thank you, Dad." He was glad that he hadn't allowed his men's words to cloud his sense of reasoning.Philip sighed, relieved. He waved a hand in the air. “Come on, you’re my son.""By the way,” he turned to Nathan. "I have a suggestion." He shrugged, "I mean, it's up to you; if you don't want to do it, you don't have to.”Nathan nodded, “I'm all ears.”“While you lay low, why don't you go to Landary province and work with Anthony? It'd be like a vacation. Work, earn more experience, have fun, have the girls, and train harder till it's best to start a comeback.Nathan slowly nodded, processing his father's words. He cocked his he
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Amy looked up from the desktop when she heard a knock on the door.“Yes?” She cleared her throat. "Who is there?”"It's Gideon, the supervisor.”"Oh." She rose to her feet. “Please, come in. The door is open."Gideon pushed the door open and stepped inside.“You really don't need to knock before you come in. You're the supervisor.” Amy said to Gideon."And you're the manager," Gideon said. “It's a right you deserve.”“Thank you,” Amy smiled, making a mental note to always knock on the door to his office no matter how much rush she was in.“Well,” Gideon laced his fingers together. “I came to inform you that the boss wants to see us.” He glanced down at his watch, “In about twenty minutes, we should be in the conference hall.”“Alright. Thank you.”Twenty minutes later, Kevin, Amy, and Gideon were seated in the vast conference room.“Very soon, I'll leave, and the company will be in both of your care.”Amy and Gideon nodded."And when I leave, I can't tell when I'll return.”“We'll tak
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“Okay, Amy. Your job begins now,” Kevin placed a hand on Amy's shoulders. "Do the little you can, you know, get things prepared for when you'll fully resume. Tonight, you can go to your family; I'm sure you'd like that, won't you?"“It’s my utmost joy, boss. I can't wait to get home and see my family."Kevin nodded. “That's good. So you spend time with your family. I'll discuss with you about the accommodation. Let's see where will be best for you. And if you have some place in mind, do let me know.”Amy bobbed her head, grinning. Okay, boss, thank you so much.”He peered over her shoulder. “I can see you have lots of things.”Amy flushed in embarrassment. "Yes, boss.” She had found it hard to leave some things for fear that she might not be able to get them back and would end up selling the things she held dear.Kevin nodded, then he smiled softly to pass across that it was okay. Besides, she just moved from one country to another. It was expected. "I understand. In that account, you
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Mia’s gaze was glued to her screen as she walked out of her office and closed the door behind her.“Good afternoon, ma'am." She heard one of the workers greet and she was forced to look away from the spreadsheet she had sent to her phone so she could get a little work done while she moved. Her gaze settled on the young lady that was passing by but had stopped to greet her.“How are you?""Fine, ma'am. How are you two?”“I feel stronger. Thank you."The worker smiled, gave a small bow, and went on her way.A small smile tugged at Mia's lips as she made her way downstairs.“Good afternoon, boss,” one of the security at the gate said the moment Mia stepped outside.“Afternoon," she greeted back, flashing him a bright smile.She made her way to the restaurant across the road. The company's cafeteria would be faster, but she craved something different, something new. And the company across the road had a long list of international dishes that she was yet to try out.The moment she took he
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Through the short glass wall-like barrier between his booth and the rest of the chairs and tables, Morris watched as Donald step through the door and he grinned. He grinned at his lean muscular build, the authority and power that wafted off him. Though his grandmother had been oddly quiet these days, he knew he was the exact type of man that she wanted for Mia.His brows drew down a bit when he remembered his conversation with Mia the last time he believed the saw in the hospital and his grin dimmed. He just hoped that he'd be dazzled with his cousin's charm. His smile suddenly brightened again. Donald was already getting charmed. Else why would he rush to the hospital a few minutes after he told him about her accident?He jerked his head to his phone that laid on the table the moment his phone rang out.He glanced at Donald before he picked up the call. He was now seated on one of the seats close to the entrance.“Hello?"“Morris, I'm at the restaurant. I can't see you." "I can,” M
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“Anything…”That was the only word that came to Morris' head. Donald has just declared that he'd give him anything. Apart from uttering the fact that he meant his words, it was clear as day that if Morris should ask for anything now, he'll most likely get it.But all just for information about… Kevin? The pauper? What does he want with him?Memories of Kevin with the Phoenix president, the video he had taken, the same one he had held against Mia to get the percent of shares that he currently had…He frowned, his gaze narrowed as he stared at Donald as though he wanted to see what went on in his head.Kevin might be close to Alessia or any other powerful person but he was still a pauper himself. So what does he have that Donald wanted? Who does he have access to that made Donald develop an interest in him?Alessia.Does he like Alessia? Does he want to partner with her?But he heard she was at the party he threw, why not go directly to her?He should be interested in only his cousin, th
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“Hello? Ma'am? Is that you?"Mia crossed her free hand across her chest. “Oh, so you still remember me.""It's not what you think, ma'am. We've been trying to reach you for days, but it was all to no avail. And there was no one else we could call. Besides, it wasn't like we could pass the information we had to someone else.”Mia realised that they must have tried to reach her when she was abducted. But then, what about the time before she went missing? She hadn't heard from them since she told them to find out more about the Lisa girl.But she decided to let it slide. It was enough that they had information.“What did you find out about his relationship with the girl?" She enquired, lowering her voice as her gaze dashed to the closed door to her room.He cleared his throat. “The man we've been tailing is currently out of the country." Mia rolled her eyes. "I know that. Go straight to the response to my question.”"He is known as Lisa's guardian. Some said he is her uncle. But the maj
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By the time Kevin reached home, he had already calmed himself down. The silence during the drive back to his apartment has made him think everything through.There was no reason to be upset over people who had disappointed him over and over again. It was just that he thought he and Mia had gone past that stage. He didn't have a problem standing up for himself, but when Mia had done so the first time, he had been pleased, until she switched to her grandmother's side just because he decided to speak up for himself.It was the fact that he had allowed himself to be pleased by that singular act that angered him even more. He should have known. After all, birds of the same feathers flock together and they are her family. It would be hard to be different even if she wanted to. So he couldn't entirely blame her.But even with all the conclusions he came to, he still stood his ground. They didn't need to know who he was, but he needed to show them that no one should be underrated, looked down
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Mia felt her heart tightened in her chest as she watched Kevin walk away. She could tell that he was upset. He hadn't even looked back at her with a nod like he always did. She remembered how it had felt like her heart was wrenched out of her chest when he snatched his hand away from her hold.But she had been helpless. He should understand. How was she supposed to support him when she had no idea if he was telling the truth. Heck, he wouldn't even open up to him about who he really was. Yet, she couldn't direct her anger at him.Her hands closed into fists. All of these began with one person.She turned to Morris, who was consoling Grandmother R, who still looked affected by Kevin's words.“You followed me, didn't you?"Morris cast her an irritated glance. “Who is that question for?"When she was leaving the Euphoric Bio building, she felt eyes on her, but she thought it was the other workers on the floors she passed through. She should have known. Most of all, she should have bee
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Mrs Perry couldn't resist the urge to bark out with laughter. She laughed so hard that some of the oldies in the restaurant chuckled along with her.Morris shook his head and chuckled lightly too. “How pathetic you are, Kevin."Mia, who had been staring at the back of Kevin's face as his words, stepped out from behind Kevin and glared at Morris.”Morris!"Morris rolled his eyes. "Why don't you tell him to stop lying so much and so stupidly.”Mia couldn't say anything as she felt embarrassed. She wanted to ask Kevin why he was lying but she didn't want to do so before her grandmother and Morris. So she just subtly shook her head at him.“I’m not lying,” he said cooly, disappointed that even Mia didn't believe him. Hadn't he proved himself enough?The laughter died in Mrs Perry's throat. Morris also stopped lying. They all regarded Kevin. There was no atom of humor on his face or in his words. “Are you serious?" Mia blurted.“What stupid question is that?" Mrs Perry said, her gaze still
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After the shock, the first thing that came to Mia was relief. Relief that she had decided to choose a restaurant that was never crowded. Right now, she could count the number of people in the restaurant in one of her hands and there'd still be a remainder. Another bonus was that they were all old people. So there was no flashing camera in their faces yet. It was a relief that soothed the shock.But the shock still remained. The worry for the things her grandmother would say to Kevin. And the fear of her own anger.How did they find her? Why were they even there? Why did they even find her in the first place?She had already rushed to her feet when she saw them. Now, she stood before her grandmother. “What are you doing here?" She looked between her grandmother and cousin.She was certain that neither of them would have come to the restaurant to eat. Apart from the fact that it was quite a trip from the company, it was too local for them. They preferred the fancy and flashy restaurants
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As Mia walked out of the company's premises, she tucked her car keys in her bag, deciding not to go with her car.“Good morning, ma'am," the security greeted her as they opened the gate for her."How're we all doing?” She returned their smiles."Very well, boss.”Outside the gate, Mia walked down the road a few miles before she saw a taxi driving down the road.She flagged down the taxi and got in.“Where are you headed, ma'am?" The driver asked Mia. Mia told him the me. Of the restaurant where she had decided that she and Kevin would meet. Then afterward, she sent the name of the restaurant and the address to Kevin.Morris dragged his gaze away from the plate number of the taxi as his phone rang out.He briefly glanced at it before he picked it up and answered the call.“Hello.”He returned his eyes to the road.“Were you able to make it out in time?”“Yes, grandmother. I'm on her tail now. I was able to make it outside before she got a taxi.”“A taxi?” There was surprise in Mrs Per
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The signing process was swift. Mrs Perry had a smile on all through as she signed her part and watched the rest of them sign where they had to sign.“Okay, so we're done," Mrs Perry said as she flipped through the papers. She nodded. She handed Kevin a copy. “You can go with your copy. All the rules are clear, are they not?”Anthony nodded. "They are.”Mrs Perry pinned him with a half glare. "No one should go against those conditions, Anthony. Ensure you ram it into the ears of your family members. Mia and I would do the same. If we really want to live in peace, then we should live without any air of hostility.”Anthony smiled. "Yes, Mrs Perry. I'll talk to them. Thank you for agreeing to this.”She shook her head. “It's nothing. I just want peace." She stretched her hands out to Anthony.Anthony took Mrs Perry's hands and shook them. “I look forward to many collaborations and meetings with the Perrys.""Same here,” Mrs Perry smiled, gripping his hands firmly."Mia?” Anthony called.
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Mia regarded Anthony for a while, irritated by the smirk on his face. “You sound so sure,” she scowled at him.Anthony chuckled. He reclined in the seat and put his right leg over his left knee. Then he rested his hand on the back of the chair. "That's because I'm sure."Mia felt the insane urge to hurl him from the couch, but she needed to remain civil, especially now that grandmother had agreed to reconcile with his family. She crossed her arms over her chest. “So how did you know?"Anthony shook his head, a smile on his lips. “People really need to stop asking me that. I have my way of finding out stuff that I am determined to get answers to, and that's just it. Mia raised her brows. “I see. You have your ways and one of those ways is to kidnap people and intensely ask them questions like a maniac, right?”Anthony rolled his eyes. “That was just a test.”“A test!" Mia squeaked incredibly."Yes. You heard right.”“Right. That’s also why you still haven't been able to find out anyth
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Anthony shook his head. “We let trivial things get in between us.” He sighed regretfully. “We're better than that, Mrs Perry. We should be building empires together and not keeping malice like kids. We should be making a plan to succeed. A plant “How can we still work together after what happened, Anthony?" That was Mrs Perry's first words. "How can we build these empires together if we don't trust one another? The seed of distrust has been sown, it's been watered and given enough time to thrive and grow. It's not just going to wilt and vanish.”"We make it wilt then. Trust, once broken, can be gotten back, believe me. We once trusted one another because of our actions. These same actions were what brought the mistrust and knocked us apart. To regain the trust we lost, all we need to do is act… we just need to act right and sincerely. And we'll be fine.”Mrs Perry regarded Anthony, processing his words. Apart from the fact that he was making sense, she was going to accept it anyway.
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Anthony did the last button on his shirt and picked up his phone. He scrolled through his call logs as he walked to his shoe rack. Once he saw the phone number he needed, he dialed it. He placed the phone on speaker, chose the shoes he wanted from the shoe rack, and walked to his bed. By the time he lowered himself into his bed, the call ended without an answer, so he tried again.He once again put it on speaker and placed it on the bed beside him. As he waited for his call to be answered, he grabbed his shoes and began to put them on.“Hello?" Her smooth voice boomed through his phone's speaker and filled his room, loud and clear.“Good morning, Mia, I trust you slept well?" "I did. Why did you call so early?”"I'm on the way to your office now.”"Alright, then. I'll inform the security and receptionist so that they'll let you in without any hassle.”“Okay. See you in a few."Anthony chuckled slightly when Mia ended the call without a response.He picked up his phone and rose to hi
