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HIS TIME CHAPTER 9
She staggered the more in disbelief, she glued her eyes more to her ex-husband; the same man she divorced within twelve hours ago. Rihanna glanced through the hall in shock, all eyes gazing back at her like an artist who's called on stage to perform. She never in her wildest fantasies ever imagined that such a day would ever come. Rihanna never knew that the man behind her success at the first instance was the man she falsely assumed was poor. That same man was the one who allowed her to work in a real estate firm that set her life running. She finally got to know that she wouldn't have been where she is if not for her ex-husband. Julian drew a deep breath in slight relief. "Having checked your input ever since you were promoted to the position of Assistant Accountant a year ago. You haven't proven your worth. Hence, I am…" He was about to complete his words when Rihanna quickly interrupted his speech. "Sir-Sir, please Sir, don't sack me, Sir," she quickly said in a most terrify
HIS TIME CHAPTER 10
Wilfred took a closer glance at him, all these whilst he had been engrossed in saddened emotion, his sight had been on himself. But discovering how eager Patrick had been to obtain the full course of events, he should as well let the dog out of the cage. His eyes fixed on Partrick's face. "His name is Julian Mars…" he was almost completing his statement when Patrick interrupted him. "...Wait… just hold it there," raising his eyebrows after swallowing a little hard in confusion. "You mean Julian Mars Roland, his biological son?" Instantly his words escaped from his mouth, Wifred's eyes widened in disbelief, and he cleared his throat for a second time in shock. "Sir?... Seems like you know that fool?" Realization quickly struck Mr. Patrick exhaled deeply, switched his eyes toward his left wing, and fell into deep thought. Patrick's two feet kept thudding against the car carpet. He breathed heavily, sighed, and sneered deeply in utmost displeasure. His eye expression quickly switche
HIS TIME CHAPTER 11
"Come on in," Julian calmly voiced, after a knock came at his office door. "The door is unlocked." Mr Earnest ambled into the COO's office, his hands folded together in respect. "Sir you sent for me," he politely uttered, glancing through Julian's face in anticipation. Mr Earnest is the Logistics manager and has been working for Honeywell Real Estate for almost a decade. He was the first person Julian opted to have a meeting with after sacking Wilfred and demoting Rihanna. Julian cleared his throat. "Please do have your seat," he addressed him, against him standing after sauntering into his office. Mr Earnest didn't hesitate knowing that what could have prompted such a meeting was serious. Julian continued, this time around he calmly breathed out, his facial expression mild and approachable. "Mr. Earnest I've known you for the longest time even before my Mum's death. I've taken my time to thoroughly access your reports and policies for over half a decade, and I must acknowledge t
HIS TIME CHAPTER 12
Julian drew closer to his father, his eyes glued on his face, he heard him call him but couldn't presume what exactly could trigger his unpredictable slightly fallen demeanor."Son, walk with me," Lord Marshall firmly voiced, swiftly turning towards his left as he ambled through the hall and had his son walk behind him.Julian's attention promptly drifted from his staff who were still engrossed in bewilderment with his latest policy and focused more on his father."Daddy… Is everything okay?" He spilled out after moments of awkwardness between father and son.His father intentionally kept mute leading his son to his office for a needful meeting.In a few moments, the two embodied men had alighted from the elevator after its usual DING sound notifying it's on the third floor that leads to the CEO's office.Lord Marshall's office door was calmly unlocked, Julian for the first time beheld the sight of his father's office, he only knew what floor it was but hadn't been able to converse wi
HIS TIME CHAPTER 13
"No one would quench my light that has been set upon the mountain for all to behold and to direct their paths."Lord Marshall Roland firmly nodded his head. All he heard was a passionate man who knew what he wanted out of life and was dogged about achieving it without neglecting the act of humanity."Julian my boy, I have no atom of doubt in me that you would make me proud. Regardless of how narrow and crooked the path might seem as time progresses. But you're damn resolute in life."His father couldn't hide the fact he was enthralled by his son's wittiness and from the words that unleashed from his mouth all he could see was. "Passion, Goals and humanity."He could vividly remember the very day his late father made him part and parcel of his business over three decades back and knew how he struggled to get along with the work ethic and its staff. But his son; Julian has proven to be special and soundly articulated.Father and son shared a warmth embrace, breathing out heavily in reli
HIS TIME CHAPTER 14
"I'm sure you've heard what the boss had instructed. I don't need to repeat myself, huh?"Shirley promptly uttered to her latest confused subordinate, who seemed completely perplexed with her ex-husband's actions and silent reaction despite pouring her heartfelt feelings to him.Shirley and Rihanna exchanged some slight glaring glances. Shirley didn't need a soothsayer to enlighten her on Rihanna's ambitiousness.She had known her right from the very day she set foot in the company before she got promoted about a year ago.On the other thought; Rihanna seemed painfully engrossed with how her life dramatically changed for the worse within a split second.If someone had informed her she would become a gatekeeper whilst leaving her family's abode during the earliest hours of that day she would have sworn never possible.Rihanna stared at Shirley once again and remembered it was the same lady who couldn't stand her footprints barely a day ago and was completely answerable to her. All of a
HIS TIME CHAPTER 15
Simultaneously whilst The Roland's were graciously observing a first-time-together meal with the staff Rihanna was heading home with a deeply fallen demeanor.She had to flag down a cab heading towards her family's residence since her car had been at the mechanic workshop for almost 48 hours because the engine had been sputtering'How would I disclose to my mum and brother about Julian's true identity?''Should I keep it undisclosed till further notice?''They could laugh the hell outta me if I told them the truth?'Deep thoughts ran through her mind whilst she muttered to herself standing restlessly beside her family gate.Without further ado, last night unanimous humiliation unleashed on Julian flashed right through her eyes.The scene of how they decisively threw him outside the streets in the heavy downpours without second thoughts of how he would survive in such an unpleasant state.She drew out a heavy breath in building regrets, no words of consolation could change or erase the
HIS TIME CHAPTER 16
Honeywell undoubtedly being one of the booming Real Estate companies in England which cut across other sectors in Europe and concerning a new Chief Operating Officer; the British Real Estate Community deemed it fit to invite Julian Mars Roland as a guest for an auspicious interview to recognize and celebrate with him for his exalted position in his father's firm.In due respect, his father being the CEO cum Founder was also invited with other CEOs across different Real Estate companies in Europe.The interview was well packaged with an after-dinner to strengthen the spirit of oneness amongst sister companies and to promote healthy competition as every company has its secrets and ultimate goals which most of the time are interrelated.Julian Mars Roland dressed in his favorite color; Navy blue, with a well-fitted suit, with unique touches of white on it. He didn't hesitate to add spice to his collar with a designer black tie with a mixture of red.He could have been a pauper for five y