Lydia gave Madison her full attention, “what I mean is that Alexa probably told you what’s going on and now, you feel like an idiot for breaking up with him,” Madison sighed, she had hit the truth. “That’s not fair, I reacted like every normal person,” “No you didn’t. You reacted like an idiot. “ Lydia said. “Don’t speak to me like that,” “I rather not speak with you at all. Now, please go and let me focus on my work.” “I need to see him,” “That’s weird, when you came in you said you wanted to see me, what changed?” Madison didn’t bother with an answer and just made herself comfortable on the sofa. Lydia shrugged and left the office to hers. Madison waited for thirty minutes before Archer came walking in, his eyes were glued to the phone that he didn’t notice her. She waited till he sat down before she spoke, “Archer,” Archer looked up briefly and went back to typing on his phone. He took his precious time before he looked back up. “Madison, to what do I owe this pleasure?
Archer took a deep breath and stepped into the conference room. His executives have been hounding him to come. It looks like they have gotten wind of what was happening to him. He already knew what they were going to say but it didn’t make him hurt any less. “Good morning,” he said as he stepped into the room. Their gazes swung to him and he smiled at them, they didn’t look impressed or happy to see him. “What is this we are hearing?” Archer sat down and shrugged, “what are you hearing?” “Please don’t play with our intelligence. We agreed that if anything that could damage the company’s reputation happens then we should be the first to know.” “I am aware,” he sighed. “But this came suddenly and with little time to get rid of a blackmail, I couldn’t come to you with it.” “That is understandable but it should never happen again. We have worked so hard to build a relationship so it doesn’t crumble at the slightest chance of trouble.” Archer nodded, “I am sorry about that but thi
Archer smiled to himself as he drove to Allen’s office, he had asked all of them to meet him there including Alicia. He had tried the nice way but they don’t want to accept it so he is trying the hard way now. He had watched the flash drive that Gabriel gave him and satisfaction filled him at that. Gabriel told him during the time that Arthur came, and he had installed the hidden camera in Archer’s study, he had installed everywhere in the house too just in case. Only that he didn’t mention this to Archer. The grin on Archer’s face when he heard this made him extremely happy. He watched the video in his office as soon as he got back and saw what he wanted. Now, he was on his way to damage their plans. He parked in front of the office and stepped out. He saw Alicia coming out from her own car. She lifted a hand and waved at him but he scowled and ignored her. Alicia didn’t consider it so she fell into step with him. “We saw each other few hours ago, are you that eager to se
Four sets of eyes swung to Archer with shock, “what?” “You heard me, release it. Let me save you the trouble of having to wait for an hour,” “Are you sure?” Archer scoffed, “you thought I would crack under pressure? Was that the reason for shortening the time to suit your needs?” “Archer,” Alicia started to talk, “Shut up,” he snapped. Archer stood up and pointed at them, “I am not sure you thought this true? Am I the only one who uses my brain for what it is used,” “Do not insult us, Archer. Don’t forget we have the upper hand in this case.” Powell snapped. Archer was livid, but he chose not to show it. His lips pulled back in a snarl as he stared at Powell. “I thought you were going to hide behind Allen forever? He is the spokesman, correct? He pulls your strings and tell you which side you will face, right?” “Stop it,” “Or what? You will release the video? I have given you the permission to do that so go ahead.” “You would rather risk your reputation to damage
Archer has always valued himself on being ten steps ahead of the average business man. He wasn’t surprised when Gabriel admitted to bugging the whole house. He told Archer the reason was because nobody was to be trusted. After the whole thing with Charlene, Gabriel was disappointed that he had let her into the house. But it showed that she never did anything to rouse suspicions in the house. But that didn’t stop Gabriel from being neurotic with controlling every aspect of the house. He said it made him feel better about who was coming into the house. When he handed Archer the flash drive. He told Archer to make sure he put all of them in jail. Archer went to his office at first and watched it alone. Relief seeping into his with each minute that passed as he watched it. The smile on his face grew because he knew, with this he could defend himself. He could bury those sons of bitches who thought they could ruin his reputation with something that they cooked up. Archer made co
Archer looked at the two of them confused that they were making a fuss. “You put the Barrington in jail?” Charles asked. Archer sighed and turned to the man, “can I please get an officer? I am not comfortable with him,” Charles frowned but the man just waved it away, “he is the best we have, I am sorry.” “Okay,” The man left them and Charles struggled with what to say. “I owe you an apology,” he started. Archer didn’t say anything and allowed him to stumble over his words because he was not making it easy for him at all.“I am sorry that I judged you wrongly, it was unfair of me.”“I don’t need your sentiments, officer. I need action and let’s not pretend that the only reason why you are apologizing to me is because you heard what your superior said,”Charles frowned, “are you always this difficult?”“To assholes who look down on me? Yes. Would you have preferred I look down on you?”“I already apologized,”“It is not enough for the way you treated me. I bet if it was vice vers
Archer easily side stepped Allen as he lunged at him but that didn’t deter the man. He tried to hit Archer but he got held back by his friends. “Stop that, Allen. He is not worth it,” Greenfidge pleaded with him. Archer shook his head and chuckled, “No, let him. His anger is justified but either way, he is going to jail.” He turned to Allen, “go ahead, hit me.” Allen fumed but the fight had gone out of him, he pointed his finger at Archer instead, “You idiot, do you realize what you have done?” “I am not sure, could you explain?” “You think sending us to jail would give you access to our business? Think again,” Archer only scoffed, “you think I have an interest in your business? It means nothing to me right now, Allen. You and your idiotic friends can rot in hell and I still wouldn’t touch your business. However, Alexa and her mother would happily take it off your hands,” Powell gaped at him, “you are giving our business to that woman?” “That woman is your partner’s wife, yo
Madison broke down on the ground crying as she watched Archer’s car zoom off. She stayed there for some minutes before standing up, she reached for her phone and texted Alexa to meet her at the house.Her tears were still coming down like a waterfall, she knew it wouldn’t be easy to convince Archer to give her a chance but it was worth a try.She didn’t realize how brutal he would be to her even though she deserved it. She managed to walk to her car and enter before leaving.When Madison alighted the car, Alexa was already standing in front of her front door with a sad smile.“I take it that it didn’t go well?” She asked.Madison nodded sadly and started to unlock the door, they both entered inside and she flopped onto the couch with a dramatic sigh.“I can’t believe this,”“What exactly are you not believing?”“You should have seen the way he acted like I meant nothing to him. I was trying to talk to him and he left me there.”Alexa’s face softened, “oh honey, I told you not to expe