After awhile that Robert had left to start his own business and everything had returned to normalcy in the Company, Justin decided to stay a little while to oversee things before leaving back for the states. He could have left earlier and put Robert in charge but it also feels good to see that his friend is taking steps to better his life. With that being settled, he settled into the role of the CEO of the company properly and as expected, started getting invitations to high class events. He decided to honor one of the numerous invites and attend it. When he got to the venue, he keeps a low profile as he causally blended with the crowd, taking notes of the faces, hoping to see anyone familiar.Compared to the flashy suits around him, Justin was dressed rather modestly. He held a drink in his hand, sipping it as he looked around. This is a gathering of the city’s elites and he could glean some information about other people from occasions like this. His influence had earned him the inv
Justin was still engaged in the conversation with the tall businessman, Mr. Hawke, who seems to be boasting about what he had done and achieved.He had shared more than he should have ideally shared in a conversation with someone he had just met. Justin could not tell if it was the confidence that is accustomed to being successful or the alcohol that made him talk that much. He had let his guard down. As Justin continued to ask question, Hawke provided answers to them in a manner that seems like bragging.“You see, in this city, you might own assets and businesses but without the right power, that is nothing. With a single phone call, I have made several companies go out of business. That what you call a real power.”Justin nodded but he was not actually intrigued by his show of arrogance, it was the mention of power that interested him.“Seems you do have a good network of people in high places.” Justin said. “It must be really hard being your competitor.”Hawke had a smirk on his f
As Justin mingled with the crowd, he found a spot and stood there. He had played along with Hawke and didn’t try to reveal his identity as the person he was referring to earlier as the power that controls all in the city. He chuckled at the thought that Hawke was hoping to meet the mysterious man who wields a lot of control and wants to be in his good will, the same person who was him.He wondered if the evening could get any stranger. He had only came here out of politeness and did not expect to run into someone who wishes to meet him and be in his good books, not knowing he had already met him but had no idea. From the corner where he stood, he thought more about him. He assessed the kind of man Hawke could be. It is obvious that his business runs on the suffering of others. He usually manipulate events that would lead to the folding up of smaller companies in the same line of business as his and making the market focus on his products alone.Hawke was still mingling with the othe
Due to the fact that Justin and Hawke were on a deal that would soon be closed, he do invite Justin out for drinks at bars where, according to him, they could talk leisurely about business. Justin as usual accepted the invites remaining lowkey at all times.During those meetings, Justin always make sure he takes the back seat giving Hawke the room to showcase himself as he boasts. He was always on about how his influence would help them make the business boom once they are able to close the deal.At one of the outings at a bar, they were seated around a table when another man approached their table. He looked nervous and small in stature compared to him and the taller Hawke. The man started speaking to Hawke in a low voice, almost trembling. “Mr.Hawke, please there should be something we can do about the deal. It is not in any way favourable to me at all.” Justin realized immediately that he was one of those affected by Hawke’s predatory style of business.Hawke looked up to see th
Justin stood up slowly from his chair as Hawke still grapples with the revelation of him being the big shot he had always wanted to meet and be in his good books. He had intentionally given out his number as part of his plan to set a trap for Hawke but he did not expect he would try to use it this way. He was hoping to make that happen with the deal.But now that it was here, he decided to use it quite well. Looking at him with a hard gaze, he spoke.“You have been quite audacious Hawke.” He said quietly with a steady voice. “Your arrogance is very loud and the way you manipulate people and their business for personal gain is just out of this world. You exploit smaller companies, crushing their source of income and thought no one would touch you because you have the backing of some big shot in the city.”Hawke was very nervous as he listened. With a shaky voice, he said, “No…..No, I didn’t…..you do not understand. I……” He was trying to explain incoherently before the sharp gaze from J
Since Justin decided to stay back for awhile to handle the state of things in Torovia before going back to the states, Jolce also decided to stay put and help him out. She took up a position at the company in the HR Department since that is where her strength lies. She was in her office one afternoon, looking at the documents on her desk. She has been trying to secure a major contract with Mayson Enterprises and it is proving to be a challenge. It is a very competitive contract.She was still thinking and staring at the documents when her phone buzzed. It was a message from her assistant. “Meeting with Mayson Representatives in 40 minutes.”She sighed as she saw the message. Her competitions have been pulling dirty tricks in order to get the contract but she believes in honesty and competence when trying to pitch for a contract. Some of her competitors have gone ahead to bribe the officials at the company from her sources.She was determined not to let it get to her. She reviewed h
Some few days later, Jolce was seated in her office as she thought about the contract bidding she had done days ago. She was yet to receive any news from them and she was restless. She would not like to lose the contract. She does not like to lose. She believes she is the best candidate for the project in order for it to be successful.She had spent time preparing her proposal in a way that it highlights how it would help their project if given a chance. She truly believed it is worth their time. But the fact that one of them had spoken up about her competitors at the meeting with focus on their company’s inability to deliver speaks volume about the length people go to discredit others in order to get something for themselves. She wonder why anyone would use the recent scandal news on them to tarnish their ability to deliver top notch projects.But unknown to her, Justin already knew it may not work out as expected even though she deserved the contract. He also understand how importa
Jolce was so elated by the news as she sat in her office excitedly. Everyone in her department was caught up in the joy. Lots of thoughts were going through her mind as she thought about how the contract came to be. She knew she prepared well and had a chance but due to many factors, she did not expect it to come easy like that.When the representative told her she has been approved for the project, it felt like a dream come true. She had done her best to get the project and getting it was a testament to the fact that her efforts paid off. She had thought that their earlier doubts might cloud their reasoning and make them reject her but she got it. It felt too good to be true. It was as if someone must have solicited on her behalf.Well, so far she got it, that is fine. She decided to tell Justin about it, it was still work hours but she could still see him in his office freely because she has certain privileges. He had been supportive throughout the process. When she got to his of