Eric was made into a punching bag in which both the wife and mother in law vented their anger on saying that since his entrance into their lives and family they had been falling from grace to grass.
But Eric happily endured the pain and suffering since he was the one that brought it upon the duo but he was dispirited when he saw how his son was wailing out his eyes when he saw his father being bullied by his mother and grandmother.
The next day, very early in the morning, Susan and Scarlett got up to go to the company to see the new CEO to reinstate them but they were disappointed because they were denied entrance in the company and we're treated like dogs that came to beg.
The securities at the gate told them it was an order from above not to allow Scarlet Woodley and her mother in the company premises and any one that allows them would also lost his or her job and no one is ready for them and which cause them to fear the new management in power especially the new CEO since everyone knows that he himself made those statements and no one was ready to cross him for the sake of Scarlett and her mother because no one knows what they did to offend the new CEO.
As they were cursing the security men and the authorities for not allowing them inside, the police were called on them reporting them for disturbing the peace of the company.
Immediately they heard the police was called on them, they increased their pace to leave the premises.
On their way , they were both going through their contact list to check to see if any one have a close relationship with the new CEO and everyone was replying them "I can't afford to offend the new CEO because I heard he has a powerful family behind him and he is being secretive about his status".
Susan advised Scarlett to call Frank her new Fiance since her current husband and baby father has proven himself to be a nobody and there is no way he can help them but would rather add more oil to the burning fire because of his wretched and low status and not knowing he is the cause of their present predicament and also they had forgotten that no condition is permanent.
After few rings the line was picked and a crying voice was heard with Scarlett acting pitiful on the phone crying out her heart to Frank not knowing that things are not also looking good for him as well.
Though his contract and employment was not terminated but it would have been better if it was terminated because his condition was much worse than Scarlett and Susan; the only difference between them is that he is still employed while they are not.
He was made to lose his recent endorsements, the few leading roles given to him by a popular producer in the industry to some new comer in the industry: it was an huge fall from grace to grass for him.
He really had it hard, he was made to act in low selling and less popular movies as a stunt which he wanted to opt out from but he was threatened that he would not be able to work in the whole of LA in his life.
As he was saying these things, Scarlett tears was intensified as she was lamenting that who did they offend that is causing all these wickedness to them. I got to go said Frank as they heard he was being called and the call was disconnected .
On getting Eric was met waiting for them outside the house because he was told not to leave the house until they are back from the company but he was not told about the employment termination which he already knows about.
Getting down from the sedan car, a slap was earned by Eric from his mother in law saying you good for nothing son in law since your entry into our family bad things has been our portion make you divorce my daughter because sha has not been gaining any benefit from marrying you.
His clothes and his hair was pulled, it was a huge embarrassment for him but he was already used to him so he silently suffered it knowing that he was going to have the best laugh after all
He was pulled into his taxi to go and make money for them and that it's until when he has earned five thousand dollars he should not return home.
He was happy that he was released early and that his son Mako was not around to witness his humiliation because he was already thinking he was going to miss his class.
He drove at a very high speed to the Storm House so as to meet up with the class early though he is already their head but he felt that as a responsible head he should keep up with appointments and that he should not give his workers the notion that he is an irresponsible leader.
As he was seen approaching the gateof the house, the security ushered him in with respect since he is their new leader and he answered their greetings with a curt nod.
He hurried inside but he met Carlos standing in the doorway .
"Dad good morning, " he greeted Carlos.
"My son there is no need to hurry at all since we are all gathered here because of you so even though we've not seen you, we would have to wait for you and again I already learnt if what happened this morning" Carlos said.
"How did you learn of what happened or are you monitoring me by your men, oh have forgotten that you are still the great Mr Storm of LA" he queried Carlos.
I'm so sorry my son he said, I know you hate been monitored, I beg of your pardon but I cannot risk you been maltreated by those evil women. Let's hurry inside so as to start your class early.
He hurriedly change into a three piece ash coloured suit, took breakfast and entered into the room used for the class.
The PA assigned to him by his Grandfather Mr Grey brought to him reports of what is happening in the company since it's already a common knowledge in the company that the new CEO is a mysterious man that does not want to show himself. He was very happy when he learnt of how his wife and mother in law was treated when they asked to see him but he knows more are still coming their way it's just the starting point. He was informed that there are some documents that needs his approval and projects that needs his supervision on site. For the documents that needs his approval, be asked them to bring them to him for him to append his signature and assigned some people to monitor the supervision of the projects. A man hurried inside asking to see Eric and he was ushered inside. He introduced himself as Sam Moore and that he was from the Storm Corporation West London Branch that there are some issues that need the new CEO attention because there seems to be some withdrawal of col
Getting to the corporation, all departments heads were waiting outside to receive their new President and also to show him that they are not slacking behind. Coming down from the limousine, two rows of ten bodyguards were waiting to protect and escort him into the company. Eric was overwhelmed by the respect given to him by these people and the amount of authority he carries which makes them reference him.The people were surprised on how young and handsome, the new president is, because all branches of the Storm Corporation all over America has heard the rumour about the change of power from the old Mr Storm to his newly found grandson. They all thought it was just a joke made by the higher-ups to scare them but seeing him in blood and flesh makes them to believe but they are skeptical whether he would be capable of leading the Storm Corporation well, because he looks like someone picked up from the suburbs. Under the atonishing eyes of
After dinner was served, Eric was consistently checking his Nokia phone to see if he would see any message from Susan asking him he had been or her call or anything to just console himself in to believe the she still loves him.But to his disappointment, there was no call or message; it was as if he never existed in their lives.He slept depressed thinking about his life with Susan, how rocky it has been. How there had been no peace for him to the extent that he dreamt of Susan chasing him to leave her life, that she was tired of living his wretched life with him.He woke up drenched in sweat and scared , he grabbed the bedside clock to check the time and he saw that it 4am in the morning.He could not sleep back, so he had to just stay in bed till it was daybreak but he could not stop thinking of ways to get back at the duo; Scarlett and her mother, for everything they caused to his last drop of blood.But he was skeptical about the type of revenge he should employ because of his Son
Eric almost blurted out, "You want me dead, do you know who I am?" when he heard his wife's statement. The last ray of hope he had in his heart towards her was shattered. He finally realized that he was not loved by his wife. He heard his son crying that his mommy wants his father dead. He felt touched that he still has someone who loves him in this depraved family. He promised himself that even if he was going to lead to divorce he would fight to the end for his son. He wanted to touch Mako and console him that he was not going to die. Scarlett shouted at him not to touch her Son until he wash his dirty pathetic self. She told him she was going on a date with her fiance Frank and went inside to change into an evening gown. Fifteen minutes later, a horn was heard outside . Scarlett shouted from inside the house "Oh, Frank is here. " As she came, she saw that Eric had changed out of his dirty clothes and taken
FlashbackThe customers complaining that Eric is taking too much of the customer service attention are unaware of the real circumstance leading to him being paid much attention to. When he entered the restaurant, he used a poor coat to cover his expensive suit so as not to attract much attention especially from Scarlett and Frank, her boyfriend until he wanted them to know of his presence. He went over to the chocolate drink counter and requested for the most expensive brand, the young sales attendant looked at him like trash, doubting if he saw the price on the body of the commodity. "Why are you giving me bad eyes? Is there anything wrong?" He asked but what he got was a long and unpleasant sigh from her before she sat back behind the counter and continued with what she was doing before. "Please get out of here, this place and that commodity you picked is not for poor people like you. You know fully well you wouldn't be able to afford something but you are still trying to waste
The bodyguard calls the cops who come and pick her up, handcuffing her and forcing her into their car. She is downcasted, frustrated and confused on what to do. The cops drive her straight to their headquarters in LA where she is locked up behind bars. Tears start to flow from her eyes immediately, she has never experienced being behind bars before. Up till now, she doesn't know who Eric has become to have such power. When she saw him, she thought she was still that man she could manhandle as she wishes not knowing things had changed. The good thing in her case is that her phone hasn't been seized, she is still in possession of it, the reason behind this is because she wasn't a real criminal when she was arrested, Eric asked the cops to permit her to use her phone, he also had a secret intention here. First thirty minutes of being locked, she stands refusing to sit despite her fellows urging her to sit. When she looks at the stony floor and imagines her white dress which costs sev
The men inside keep mocking at her every interval of time, Scarlett tries her best not to enter their eyes but they soon catch her saying bad things about Eric, out of mistake and her part begins. The bully goes higher until they start hitting them from behind and when they turn, they all pretend like they weren't doing anything. Some hit with hands, others fists and yet others sticks. Scarlett wonders how they smuggled sticks into the cell, an idea comes into her head. "Perhaps all these are setups from Eric as revenge. These might be his men?" She says in a whisper and her mother nods. "Sure you must be telling the truth! What are we going to do now?" Susan asks. Scarlett shakes her head indicating that she knows nothing. "I expected you to come and bail me out but rather you got yourself inside here, how are we going to get out of there?" She lowers her head and starts to cry, she wipes off some tears with the back of her palms. Her mother places her hand over her back, consol
Eric was sitting with his PA who is in charge of the telephone and picking all calls he doesn't want to pick when Susan's call came through. When he saw that it was her, he gave his PA to respond because he wanted to let her know that he wasn't that Eric they knew. His levels had changed. His PA had no need to tell him what she said because he heard everything, with the phone being on speaker. After the call ended, he laughed at her, making mockery of her with Smith. "She treated me badly with her daughter who is my wife, but now I'm taking revenge on them from every angle. I'm leaving no stone unturned, I must pay them back double for all the harassment and shame I derived from their hands." "I like it this way, most especially as Mako is secretly with you, they would be placed in a state of panic." Smith gushes. "That's what I want, they deserve all of these and even more." "Sir, so at last, what are you going to do?" Eric gives Smith a warning glare. "I told you not to mainta