Archer stood heartbroken for a minute. He didn't think, he kicked the door open.He blinked when he saw Hailey wrapped in the arms of another man, both of them staring at each other lovingly."W...what's going on here?" he asked.Hailey stood and wrapped the sheets around herself as she looked Archer in the eye.Archer felt the knife twist deeper when he noticed the woman standing in front of him wasn't his sweet Hailey.In her place stood a cold woman."What are you doing here?" she asked."What do you mean, your friends and I have been waiting for you." he snapped.Hailey let out a chuckle, "Oh, sorry I lost track of time.""What's going on here, Hailey, and why are you with this man?" Archer pointed to the man who was slowly wearing his pants by the side of the bed."What does it look like? Are you blind? Don't tell me you are both stupid and blind?" Hailey snapped.Archer furrowed his brows in confusion, "Hailey, what has come over you?" he asked.Hailey threw her head back and
Archer's eyes welled up with tears, the walls of his heart tightened and his body protested with the pain.He had no idea how long he stayed there with his head bent while his life crumbled around him.His heart hurt so much that Archer hit his chest to lessen the pain. It didn't help.It hit Archer then that the only person he had in his life had betrayed him and let someone else beat him to a pulp.He shook his head and looked up, his eyes brimmed with painful tears.When the tears threatened to fall, he got up with his last strength and started walking home.Archer kept walking as slow as his body could let him, he stopped when he heard the sound of a car.He looked behind him and saw a luxury car followed by a line of SUVs like a convoy. Archer's lips parted in awe but he stepped out of the way. He wondered what it would be like to be inside the car.His jaw dropped when the car stopped beside him. Archer took a step back out of fear as men in black surrounded him.He got scared,
Archer was frozen. He couldn't believe this was real. He stared at his phone screen again but the figures were still there.They stared back as they mocked him. He willed them to move, to prove him wrong but they stayed still."What the hell?" he mumbled to himself.Archer was floored, he had been rendered speechless. He blinked and opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out."Do you believe me now, sir?" Gabriel asked."No," Archer shook his head, "This can't be real."Gabriel chuckled, "Then use it and buy something. A new house, a new car. Whatever you want. It's your money.""My money?" Archer asked.Gabriel nodded firmly.1The doubts in Archer's mind were erased in an instant. He stared at Gabriel's serious face and lowered his head to keep himself together.Archer's eyes welled up with tears, he grabbed his phone and checked the message. He checked his balance again.The figures still weren't moving, they were still the same as they were a minute ago.They mocked him by sta
Archer embraced the hum of his scooter's engine as he maneuvered through the bustling city streets. The wind tousled his hair, and he felt free for a moment.He had chosen his scooter instead of the cars at his disposal. He didn't want to attract attention to himself especially if he was going to be working as a lowly employee.Arriving at the company's headquarters, he parked his modest scooter amidst the row of imposing vehicles. Archer smiled as he gathered his courage and headed towards the entrance. Gabriel had already informed the receptionist that he was coming.He increased his step and added a spring to it. He was excited for today.His smile wiped off his face when he saw the man confidently standing at the entrance.A snarl escaped him, he thought he wouldn't ever have to see their treacherous faces again.He was wrong.Archer tried to look away but every step closer to the entrance only made him glare at the man.The beatings he took kept coming back to him. He clenched
Archer held his breath as the elevator headed to the top floor, the highest in the building.Within minutes, the elevator opened.Seeing how big and exuberant the building was, he wasn't surprised to see the interior as lovely as the company's reputation.His heart thumped faster as it now dawned on him that all of this was his.There was only one office facing the elevator and that belonged to the CEO.He knocked.Archer stepped into a room adorned with minimalist elegance. At the imposing desk sat a young woman, her gaze focused on her laptop.He took his time to study her.The CEO, Madison Hale, was just about his age but according to Gabriel, cutthroat would be the best word to use for her.She exuded capability and independence. Her sharp eyes, framed by a cascade of auburn hair, met Archer's as he entered.She stood up with a bright smile and walked around her desk to meet him."Mr. Archer, I presume?" Madison stood, extending a hand in greeting. "I've been expecting you."Arche
Archer took a deep breath and knocked on the door, and the woman inside looked up from her cell phone, her impatience evident in her tone as she responded, "What do you want?"Archer frowned and opened the door. He walked inside and the woman's brows furrowed."Who said you could enter?" she yelled at him.His jaw dropped open in shock, and the woman's face was pinched in anger that Archer thought he had broken a rule."Sorry, I didn't mean to.""Go back and knock again. You young people and lacking manners, it seems to be the trend these days." She snarled.Archer's chest tightened in anger, as he stared at the woman in front of him. He dug his nails into his palm, trying to calm his nerves.He did as the woman said while keeping his anger in check."Come in," the woman yelled.He walked up to the table and frowned at the woman."My name is Archer, the new hire," he introduced himself, trying to maintain a professional demeanor despite the woman's dismissive attitude.The woman chec
Archer's eyes widened.Was everyone in this company a tyrant? The girl was shaking as she stayed huddled in the corner.The manager was still touching the girl and Archer felt his blood boiling.The manager turned to look at them, "Can't you see I am in the middle of an important meeting?" he snarled."Doesn't look like much from here," Archer mumbled."What was that?" the manager asked.Archer looked up and met the manager's eyes."I am here to finish my onboarding.""It can wait, I am in the middle of something." the manager said.He was still looking at Archer when the girl took to her heels. The door slammed shut.Archer raised a brow as the manager turned red in the face.He pointed at the door, "Get out of it office."Archer shook his head, "No, I want to complete the process and start work."The manager was startled, he stared at Archer wondering where he got his confidence from.He sighed. "Alright bring your papers let me take a look." he gestured to Archer.Archer gave him
Archer noticed the look the manager gave Lola and he turned his way in disgust.He didn't like that females were being treated this way in the workplace. First, it was Jessie, and now, Lola.To think he was training to become the leader of such an establishment, brought shame to him.The manager left after that. Lola relaxed and went back to her work.She introduced Archer to the rest of the team and they welcomed him with warm smiles.They worked till Archer felt like his neck was going to break.The day was finally over and Archer headed towards the parking lot. He got to his scooter and paused mid-step when he saw Jack standing there."You!" Jack snarled.Archer looked around in confusion as he pointed to his chest."Me?""Yes, you." Jack snapped, his nose flared in anger as he glared at Archer."I have been waiting for you all day," Jack said as he advanced on Archer."How can I help you?" Archer asked in a bored tone.That startled Jack for a bit and he gaped at Archer. He wonder