JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE

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That evening, Williams got dressed and drove to Diamond Ville, where Eric lived. When he arrived at the gate, a security guard stopped him.

"Who are you?" the security guard asked.

"I'm Williams Jesse. I'm here to see Mr. Wood," Williams replied.

"Do you have an appointment?" the guard questioned.

"No," Williams admitted.

"Then you need to leave. You can't see him without an appointment," the guard insisted.

Williams didn't want to give up so easily. "Listen, I understand the rules, but this is important. If the virus in EMC's system isn't stopped, it could ruin everything. It might even mean you won't get your salary. Worse, you could lose your job."

The security guard paused, he was unsure of what to do next. Finally, he said, "Okay, wait here. I'll call Mr. Wood and see what he says."

The guard called Eric and explained the situation. "This man, Williams Jesse, is here without an appointment. He's talking about a virus at EMC," the guard said.

Eric was hesitant at first. After a mo