HIS BILLION DOLLAR INHERITANCE

Chapter 7

Ryan inhales and exhales deeply, before uttering a word.

“I grew up with my uncle Mitchell in Bathwick Drive,” Ryan retorted.

“So where is your uncle Mitchell?” Mr. George asked.

“He is dead,” Ryan replied, with worries etched on his face.

Mrs. Ashley was about to say something but she was interrupted by Mr. Caleb.

“Can we eat In peace?” Mr. Caleb asked.

Mr. George and his wife frown at Ryan, They are not happy with his return, and it will spoil their plan of taking over the companies.

Ryan saw the looks on their faces and noticed that his uncle George and his family were not happy with his return.

After the meal, Mr. Caleb ordered Ryan to meet him in his home office. He smiled at Ryan, Ryan's mother tapped him on his shoulder and ordered him to eat his food so it wouldn't get cold.

*******

Mr. Caleb was seated on his leather chair, While Ryan sat opposite his desk. The office was filled with files and portraits of his three wives and children.

“Ryan, How are you?” he asked.

“I'm fine, grandfather.”

“I'm sorry you grew up in the street and not with us, you never had the opportunity to spend time with your real family.” he continues “I have a lot of things to show you, things that only your father knows about,”

Mr. Caleb handed a document to Ryan, and Ryan darted his eyes on the files looking at it from page to page. He was a bit confused.

“You are my first grandchild, and I will be handing over the companies to you, Prime Realty Group, Buzzworthy Media and other organizations. It's a promise I made to your late father, my son," he said.

Prime Realty Group, is the best real estate company in the world and Buzzworthy Media is the best Social media agency in the world. He had no idea that The Baker family was so wealthy until he saw the figures and companies that are under the Bakers’ cooperation.

“I want you to sign at the back of the document .” Mr. Caleb ordered.

Ryan was shocked to hear that he would be in charge of the two biggest companies in the world.

Ryan did as he was instructed by his grandfather, Mr. Caleb smiled at him. and ordered Joseph and Nicolas to come to his office. They were having conversations until they heard a soft knock on the door and it creaked open.

Joseph and Nicolas walked inside the office and bowed their heads to Mr. Caleb and Ryan.

Mr. Caleb handed the file to Joseph and whispered into his ears. Nicolas brought out a premium gold card and handed it to Ryan.

Mr. Caleb leaned forward with his hands placed on his desk.

“This card contains five hundred million dollars. It's all yours for being part of the Baker family and as their new Chief executive officer,” Mr. Caleb said, as he unleashed a bright chuckle.

Ryan's eyes widened in surprise and his expression was mixed with joy and excitement.

“I do not know how to manage a company, how do I go about managing these companies,” Ryan asked calmly.

“You are right, Nicolas here will be your butler and will show you around the company and I will order for the previous CEOs to show you how the business works.” Mr. Caleb said.

“How about I start from the smallest position, so I can learn how the business works.”

Mr. Caleb giggled controllably, He hesitated for a few moments, but Ryan gave his reason and Mr. Caleb liked his idea and was not convinced enough to agree to it.

Mr. Caleb wants his grandson Ryan to take over the business immediately, he believes since he grew up in the street he would do better than his other grandchildren who only spend money on unnecessary items.

His words gave Ryan confidence and solace, he promised not to let his grandfather Mr. Caleb down.

Ryan knew it would not be an easy journey but he would have to give it his all not to disappoint his late father, mother and the trust his Grandfather has for him.

It was not his first time managing a business but this is a bigger company and not his uncle Mitchell's bookstores.

Ryan was ready for the task at hand. Mr. Caleb ordered a family meeting, where he introduced Ryan as the new CEO of some of the bigger companies and his other children will be in charge of other smaller companies.

******

The next morning, after a heavy downpour of rain. Ryan was dressed in a light grey slim-fit suit and seated at the back of a Bentley Mulsanne with his butler Nicolas.

They drove out of the Baker's mansion and were on their way to buzzworthy media.

After a long drive, they arrived at the Buzzworthy Media building, the staff were all expecting their new boss, Ryan informed them he would be coming by 11 am but he arrived by 8 am.

He alighted from the car and scurried into the building. He saw a familiar face, it was his ex-girlfriend Victoria. When Victoria saw him she chuckled and strode towards Ryan.

“What are you doing here? Who did you beg this time to borrow his suit? ” She asked.