“Do you mind if I take some time to think over the details?” she said softly. “But….I think this is the right path to take. I want to start over and if you are willing to help me, Justin….I am ready.”Justin’s gaze on her softened as he nodded at what she said. “Good. We will start by reviewing your current business holdings. I will buy out your shares and make sure the transition is smooth. Once that is done, we can talk about what we should do next.”Lilly exhaled as the weight on her shoulders seemed to start lifting off. “Thank you, Justin. I….I never thought that one day, we would be sitting here, planning out something like this. After everything that has happened so far between us…..”“Lilly, it is all in the past now.” He interrupted in a gentle manner. “ I know we have been through more than we ever thought or expected. But if there is one thing I have learned, it is that you can not let the past control us forever. You have to move forward.”She smiled, the first genuine smi
After making plans to help Lilly, his ex-wife, to restart her life away from the stain of her mother’s name, Justin also started making plans for his girlfriend, Lilly. He was in his office as the morning sun spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, casting a warm glow ray across the room. The space was filled with the soft hum of productivity as he and Jolce sat across from each other on a set of chairs in the office. It was not the usual one used for official purposes. There was a table in front of them that had an array of documents spread out on top of it. They were trying to chart the course of a new chapter of their lives together.“Are you ready for this?” Jolce asked, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm as she tapped her fingers against the stack of papers. “This is a big step.”Justin looked up at her with a big smile on his face. He sounded confident as he replied her. “Definitely. You know, I have been able to inherit a huge business empire from my father,
Justin reached across the table, taking her hand in his. “This is just the beginning. I have always wanted to use my influence for good, and now we can do it together. You make this journey so much more meaningful.”Jolce pressed her hand against his tightly. She felt very grateful for what is happening. “I am so happy to do this with you babe. I know it would not be easy but i believe with you by my side, we can make it work.”With that, she stood up to leave his office. Justin also stood up to see her out. Their relationship has been quite closer since they got back to the states and after everything they have been through together, their love had also gotten stronger.Now that they have made plans about what they want to achieve, Justin reached out and assembled a team of experts, individuals who shared their vision and could bring their valuable insights and experience to the foundation. They would be the one to assist in reaching out to the local leaders of the communities, educa
Everything seems to be moving on well for Justin and Jolce's foundation as they just celebrated the launch of the scholarship part of the foundation's plans. The atmosphere was filled with energy as the recipients of the program in the community and the community members rallied behind them, and they were alot of positive media coverage for the event.This was something positive for the people in the community.However, they were some elements that do not seem pleased with how the foundation seems to be making efforts to change the way of life of the community members.They were whispered rumours making rounds and somehow got to Justin's attention through his network of contacts that a local politician, known for his charming smile and enigmatic charisma has been eyeing the funds of the foundation. He seems to want to control it. When Justin heard it, it made him feel uneasy. He wondered why corruption had to be intervention with a noble cause such as this.“Justin, is it true what I
Justin and Jolce decided to work out a plan to expose Carrick and his evil plans. They worked late into the night to map out a great plan.As they finalized the plan, Justin felt determined as he go over it again. Looking at Jolce, he said. “We need to act fast. He will not wait long before he makes his move. We need to be fast about whatever we need to do if we will be able to beat him at his game.”The next day, Justin and Jolce arranged a meeting outreach, he invited local media outlets to discuss the foundation's accomplishments and their mission statement. They had carefully planned the event to show the impact they had made in the community so far while subtly talking about their concerns about the mismanagement of public funds.As they spoke to the reporters at the event, Jolce detailed in an eloquent manner the foundation's initiatives and the importance of governing in an ethical way as regards the community project. Justin was beside her as she spoke, nodding in agreement an
In a dimly lit corner of a local cafe, Stephen Carrick leaned back in his chair. He had a self satisfied smirk on his face. The air around him was that of the aroma from the kitchen close to where his table is. As he sat down in that corner, he felt this aura of invincibility. He had been able to deflect the pressure from the media, and he was convinced that whatever that is surrounding his career now would soon pass.“Honestly, do they really think they can take me down with that news piece? They have no idea who I am.” He said to the two men sitting across from him in a boastful manner. The two men sat, looking nervous as they listened to him.“I have connections that can make or Mar any situation. You just wait and see. I will turn this around.”His aide nodded nervously, not sure of what he could say in response to what his boss said. His boss's bravado kind of made him uneasy but he knew better than to question how boss's opinion on public.Instead, he pretended to be enthusiasti
There was this awkward silence between Carrick and the other person on the other line. Mark was deciding on what to do. He was a bit uneasy about the whole thing but Carrick was not someone he could turn down his request. His unease soon turned to apprehension. “You know what Carrick? I will have to think about it but I can not promise you anything now or later. You know they are severe consequences for trying to pull strings in the wrong way.”Carrick does not appear deterred by what Mark had said, instead he felt Mark was being weak minded and he decided to capitalize on that moment of weakness to guilt trip him. “Just remember how you got to the position you are in currently now Mark. You know i made you get it. You owe me. Let us keep this between us, alright?”Taking a deep breath, Mark hung up the phone as Carrick smirked once again. “That was easy.” He boasted as he turned to his aides. “You just wait and see what happens. I will pull the rug out from under them. By that time,
Stephen Carrick was seated in his office which was plush space with elegant designs that showcased the political power and ambience he possessed. It looked so bright and it was also adorned with medals and portraits of past political successes. But on this very day, the atmosphere was not so bright.He was not himself as he tries to map out strategies on how to get back at Justin's and Jolce's foundation for discrediting him earlier.In the same office with him was Ryan, one of Justin's all who had been working with Carrick as a political consultant. He had been planted there by Justin and Carrick had no idea when he employed him. He was seated there with a calm composure as he leaned back in his chair, agreeing with whatever Stephen Carrick said.“Well, I think you are right sir.” Ryan said as he nodded in agreement earnestly. “You can not let this slide. You really do have to hit back hard against the foundation for what they did to you. I understand they have been getting support