As Chris made rounds and donations were being made, he finally cornered Ernest. "Hi, you look better in person than I imagined* Ernest said since he had not seen Chris even when he visited. "Of course I look better in person I am a grown man and not a child" he replied irritated at the audacity of the man retained. "My bad I didn't mean it that way" Wrnwat apologized as one hand was placed on his chest. Chris turned to go but stood back when Ernest spoke. "You know we could be great partners if only you were my stepson, I see how good you are with business and I wouldn't have it any other way," Ernest said this time he looked somewhat serious with the nonsense he had spewed. "I thought you were married? " "My wife passed and your mother should have been my bride had she not gotten together with your dad, and maybe you would have been my son" Ernest explained. "Oh, I see, is that why you've decided to make jest of yourself at this party by insinuating you would have been a
"I know cause has been told of how well you execute these plans and contracts when gi ahead and I'll want you to handle mine," Mr. White said "Well, we will need to go over the details over and over to be sure we are on the same page. "I understand" "Take all the time you need" "On one condition," Chris says as he speaks to Mr White from the charity event who wants to sue the Evans family for harassment and assault. "What could that be? ""Well you know the lady who attacked your wife Liana from what I gathered she isn't working at the moment and from how things looked at the hall, I could give you the contract whilst you give her a job," Chris stated. "I don't see how this pays for hitting my wife," he said arching his brow. "Viola, I knew you'd ask, give her a demeaning job, or else tell her she will pay for damages and for hurting your wifey," Chris said. "Does this have something to do with you? " he raised a question. "Well if you accept to do then we have a 10% disco
Liana trudged through the front door, her footsteps heavy with exhaustion. It had been an incredibly hectic first day at her new forced job, and she couldn't wait to finally be home. As she entered, her husband, Richard, noticed her weary expression and rushed to her side."Hey, sweetheart, what happened? You look so tired and upset. Are you okay?"Liana burst into tears, her voice trembling as she tried to speak."I... I can't take it anymore, Richy. This job is overwhelming. I feel like I'm drowning in responsibilities and stress. I wish everything would just stop."Richard wrapped his arms around Liana, offering comfort and support."Shh, it's alright. Take a deep breath. You're not alone. Tell me what happened." he wanted to make sure his wife was okay as he took her shoes off and began to massage her feet. Liana sniffled, wiping away her tears."I'm not cut out for this, I'm not meant to work like this. I should be enjoying the good things life has to offer, not struggling thro
Liana, the Coffee girl, was diligently working at the office when Chris unexpectedly walked in to meet with Mr. White regarding a business deal. As Liana spotted Chris, she couldn't help but feel a mix of embarrassment and discomfort, recalling their history. "Good morning sir," she said as she looked left and right at anything but Chris's face. He didn't respond but just passed. To start the meeting off on a good note, Liana decided to offer Chris a cup of coffee. However, her embarrassment grew when Chris took a sip and expressed his dissatisfaction with the taste. "What is this? " Chris asked. "Coff__ coffee sir" she stuttered. "You see what I was talking about? She's so incompetent I don't know why I employed her on your request" Mr White said. Liana's face turned crimson as she quickly apologized and offered to make him another cup.Reluctantly, Liana prepared another cup of coffee for Chris, feeling the weight of his rejection from their school days. As she handed him
"Why am I mad, I don't get it, you are always like this" Richard yelled at a crying Liana who had returned from work yet again crying this time. "What do you expect, I am suffering and you aren't man enough to take care of me, you rather prefer to steal from your fellow man to feed us in this household as your stupid family can't help either as they are trying to still get back in their feet" she cursed making a move for the vanity table but Ruchard had enough of her and for calling his parents stupid the next thing she realised was being on the floor with blood trickling down her lip. Looking up at Richard she could see that he was pissed and the colour of his eyes had shifted from the normal baby blue to somewhat crimson red. She shifted, she wanted to get away from that look from the fierceness which pierced through his eyes and she could feel steam come off his body. "Richard please don't hit me, I didn't mean to say that about you or your family," she began to beg as he
Chris and Richard embarked on a walk through the construction site, admiring the progress that had been made. Chris couldn't help but praise Richard for his exceptional work thus far. The site was a hive of activity, with workers diligently carrying out their tasks."Be careful when climbing the staircase so you don't fall" one supervisor let out. "This is extremely great, you've outdone yourself," Chris said as he and Richard walked into the uncompleted but seemingly great building. "I told you I would not disappoint you right? " he bragged. "I knew you would not, that's why I chose you to handle the job" Chris said to him. As they strolled along, Chris commended Richard on his meticulous planning and attention to detail. He acknowledged Richard's ability to coordinate various teams, ensuring that the project stayed on schedule. Chris expressed his confidence in Richard's leadership skills, highlighting how he had fostered a positive and productive atmosphere among the worker
"I can tell you he trusts me wholeheartedly," Richard said to his friend George. The sound of his voice was filled with happiness and exuded confidence. "You sure he isn't up to something? " George asked sceptical about the whole trust and working together talk. "I don't know why you keep thinking this man isn't smart, if he could help Liana get good grades while back in school you bet he can mess you up in a second" George aired out his worries yet again. "He ain't smart I've embezzled at least £2 million from the project so far and he is yet to find out, I am good at what I do and I am only telling you this because you are my blossom friend else you won't know nothing about it" He bragged. "Alright I rest my case you are an adult and you sure know what you are up to," George said as he looked at his friend wondering why he was so oblivious to what was going on before him. George knew that smart people always behaved as though they were quite dumb and when they struck it was
"You didn't show up to work? " Chris asked as he bumped into Liana as she made her way to see her uncle. "That's my business, not yours" she barked. "Yes it's none of my business but be sure you will receive a combination from the White Empire remember you signed a document so bet you didn't read what you were signing right? " he asked laughing as he remembered her husband did the same thing seems they were meant for each other cause they all were so dumb all the time. "I did read it, and how did you know about the contract? Wait don't tell me you are the one who orchestrated the whole thing? " she said as she looked at him with disgust. "I only saved you from what was to come if he had taken the matter to court, he is influential and there's nothing you can do about it and you know about this don't you? "Chris said. He slowly walked to her engulfing her as she hit the wall with her back. "What are you doing? " she asked as she couldn't help but love his cologne. "Coming clo