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
Madison dropped Archer in front of his house and he wasted no minute before entering.He met a patient Gabriel waiting for him on the porch."Young master, welcome home."Archer rolled his eyes, "You don't have to keep calling me that whenever you see me.""Very well." Gabriel led him inside the house with a smile, "How was today?"Archer shrugged, "What can I say? Today was more educative than I thought.""Did you encounter any problems?" Gabriel asked.Archer shook his head, he didn't want to snitch on his colleagues but he wanted to complain about the behavior of the higher-ups."No, everything was fine. They are throwing a welcome party for me tonight."Gabriel's eyes widened, "That's great news."He looked at Archer with contempt, his eyes judging the outfit he wore."Did you have to go out like that?" He asked Archer.Archer looked down at himself, not finding anything wrong."What?"Gabriel sighed, he pinched the bridge of his nose out of frustration."I know you want to be hu
Lola's eyes widened from shock, "No, I don't want to get into trouble."Archer shook his head at her, disappointed at her line of reasoning."Have you tried reporting him?" he asked just to be sure.Lola shook her head as she stood, "You have no idea, do you?"Archer shook his head, "tell me." he spoke softly.Lola sighed, "It's not as easy as you think. People like me have no voice, it's always my word against his and who do you think the company will believe?" she asked.The question floored Archer, he opened his mouth to talk but Lola was already walking away from him and into the private room.Archer ran a hand through his hair as an angry growl escaped him. He hated the manager even more.He took a swig of his drink as he watched his colleagues chat each other up, unaware of what was happening to one of their own in that room.Archer tried not to imagine the torture Lola was going through, if he had it his way, she wouldn't go near that room.He glanced at the drink in front of