The orphanage was busied with the presence of a lot of dignitaries. The matron of the orphanage was a widow who had lost her wealth after her husband's death.
Vance capitalized on that to destroy the orphanage and Damien supported him. Lots of children would lose their homes, but the pair did not care. They only wanted to enrich their pockets. Jaxson had reached out to the matron and helped her prep for the event. Like everyone else, Damien and Jane had arrived at the orphanage. Suddenly, there was a buzz in the air, and reporters began to take photographs of someone. Both Damien and Jane exchanged glances as Jaxson walked into the Hall, wearing a green hat. Jane's heart fluttered at the sight of him. As she swallowed hard in lust, Damien approached Jaxson. "You son of a bitch! How dare you show your face here after what you did to me?" Damien asked him. Jaxson chuckled. "You never learn, do you?" He asked Damien who scoffed in disbelief. "Why don't you take that hat off your head and show me who you truly are? I demand to see your face!" Damien yelled. "You're in no position to demand anything. Why have you come here today? To pay the highest price for the first copy in this book launch? That copy is mine for your information," Jaxson said, waiting for Damien to take the bait. Damien was already furious. He couldn't believe Jaxson was challenging him. "You're not leaving this place with that copy. It's mine!" Damien vexed. Jane tried to calm him down but he was too far gone. "Then, let's launch," Jaxson said and chuckled. Damien took heavy breaths. "He's challenging me, Jane. I can't let him leave this place with that book. I must claim that prize," "And for what? You have to calm down. I have a bad feeling about this-" "To hell with your feelings! This is about my pride as a man! I don't expect you to understand," Damien yelled at her. Jane resisted the urge to slap him. She shot glances at Jaxson whose wide back was turned to her. "For your sake, you better be right," she added and walked away. Then, the event began. In no time, a copy of the self-help book was brought out, the first official copy of the book. "This book was written to remind us of our status as humans, and the things that we have to deal with every day. It's a culmination of the tears that have drowned in this orphanage. We are struggling, and we need help. Please, help us. You all showed up tonight. Extend a hand of pity," the matron said. There was silence in the hall afterward. Everyone looked around. The millionaires weren't interested in the book. They only showed up for political reasons. "One thousand dollars for the book. And that is me being generous," a millionaire said. No one countered immediately. Then, Damien spoke up. "One hundred thousand Dollars," People gasped. The matron was surprised. "One million dollars," Jaxson suddenly countered and there was an eruption in the air. "Five million dollars!" Damien said. "Fifty million!" Jaxson countered and people murmured. Jane had a weird feeling. Something wasn't right. "One hundred million dollars!" Damien raised the bid. "Two hundred million dollars," Jaxson said, and then it dawned on Jane. "Damien. Stop. It's a trap. Please, stop!" She cried out to him but Damien was too far gone. "Five hundred million dollars!" Damien raised the bid again. "Damien!" Jane panicked in her seat. "Eight hundred million dollars!" Jaxson said out loud with a smirk on his face. Damien hated that smirk. "Damien, don't!" Jane begged. All eyes fell on Damien to counter, and he breathed heavily. Then, he frowned. "One billion dollars!" Damien said. "No!" Jane cried out. Then, everyone looked at Jaxson to raise the bid but he didn't. He gazed at Damien and smiled. Damien basked in his triumph and made the transfer. The matron couldn't believe what just happened. Jaxson had promised to help her but didn't tell her how. Then, Jaxson stood up and took the mic. "Before now, Damien and Vance Newbold had desired to tear down this orphanage and send dozens of kids into the street. They embezzled the funds meant for the orphanage and threatened to destroy anyone who would come to their aid…" Jaxson then gazed at Damien and smiled. "...But, due to Damien's generous contribution tonight, the orphanage shall not shut down. For they are one billion dollars richer!" Jaxson declared and Jane slapped her face. It was at that point that it dawned on Damien that he had made a terrible mistake. As the book was given to him, he froze. Then, Jaxson walked past him and smiled. "Enjoy your read. You need it," he said and walked away, leaving Damien in shock. "You fool! I warned you! I told you it's a trap. Why didn't you listen to me? Why?" Jane screamed at Damien. "I-I… I'm sorry…" he muttered. Jane pulled out the engagement ring and slapped him with it. "Our engagement is off!" Jane stormed out of the place. Damien suddenly felt lightheaded. He tried to stand but couldn't, and the next thing he knew, he blacked out and collapsed. *** Meanwhile, Jaxson headed to his car, satisfied with his act. The matron quickly approached him with tears in her eyes. "Thank you very much, Mr Jaxson. How can I ever repay you?" She asked. Jaxson wiped her tears and smiled. "Things will be different in this city from now on," he assured her. Then, Jaxson's phone began to ring. It was Semira calling. "Semira?" He said as he picked up the phone. "Master Jaxson, come quick! We need you here!!" She yelled. Then, the line disconnected. Jaxson was instantly alarmed. What was going on?Jaxson raced back to his mansion, a million questions racing through his head. Why would Semira call him like that and why was her line disconnected?Soon, Jaxson drove straight into the mansion's compound, and from the distance, he could see three SUVs parked in front of a waterfall. Guarding the main door were Semira and some of the other bald guards. As soon as Jaxson parked his car, he stepped down with the hat over his head and approached the other group of people who were apparently being led by Vance."Let me have an audience with Ezekiel Green. I am one of his shareholders. I demand to speak with him," Vance said to Semira"You are in no position to demand anything. The seven have been disbanded by our new patriarch, Jaxson. Therefore, you have no authority to be here!" Semira retorted with fury in her eyes.Vance laughed."Little girl, I have been in this business long before you were even born. You better get out of my way or else I will cut you down," Vance told her. Semir
Jaxson had just finished his discussion with Markus, the leader of the new group of bodyguards when his phone rang. It was a private number.Jaxson picked up the call."Who's this?" Jaxson asked. "It's Thomas. One of The Seven. I am here to offer you a very valuable knowledge," Thomas said to Jaxson."The Seven no longer exists. What do you have to say to me?" Jaxson asked Thomas."Vance has planted an assassin on you. It's an assassin that kills with snakes. As we speak, a black mamba has been placed inside your drawer in your office to strike you as soon as you reach in. Best get ready to kill it," Thomas said to Jaxson who was instantly alarmed."I'm not going to the office today. My grandfather is. What the heck did you two do!" Jaxson yelled at Thomas who began to stutter.He did not see that coming.Jaxson took out his phone and called his grandfather but the man didn't pick up. He was flustered. He quickly grabbed his car keys and dashed to his car"Boss, where are you going?
It's been two days since Ezekiel Green was murdered. Jaxson had buried him in the family graveyard at the back of the mansion.And Jaxson returned to work.He was lost in thought, gazing at the city from where he sat in the office when Jane burst into his office."Sir, I tried to keep her away…" his secretary quickly followed to tender an explanation. Despite bursting in, Jane still couldn't see his face. It was like every attempt she made resulted in abject failure."I will not leave until you've answered my questions!" Jane said, breathing very hard. "You can go," Jaxson gestured to the secretary who walked out of the office, shooting glares at Jane."What are you doing here?" Jaxson asked Jane."I want to know why you hate me so much. It doesn't make sense. Men want me! Why do you believe that you are different?" She asked. Jaxson chuckled, and that hurt her pride so much."Even now, you still think that everything is about you," he said to her. Jane frowned."I don't understand
The news of the doctored tape's leak had sent a wave through the entire city. In that situation, more people became interested in knowing about Jaxson and his company. The news which was meant to bring him down had gradually developed into something that would bring Jaxson more fame as well. "Boss, Lion Group is threatening to terminate their contract with us if you do not clear the scandal," his secretary said over the phone, fear and anxiety written in her voice. Jaxson smiled while he picked up a glass of wine and drank it in his home. "They will do no such thing. Do not be bothered. Keep working hard. Everything will be fine," Jason assured her. His secretary couldn't believe that he was calm and composed at that time of pressure. "Sir, this is a very dangerous situation. If your partners start pulling their contracts, the company will fall. I think perhaps we can approach this with more caution. I'm afraid, sir," his secretary replied again. "What happened is of no signific
"How could you be so incompetent? How is it that every time that I give you a task, you somehow manage to fuck it all up?" Vance yelled at Reptile while they watched the news from his hideout.He didn't expect things to go that way. Vance was certain that he had created the master plan to finally destroy Jaxson once and for all. How did it all go to shit?"Sir, I can assure you that I did everything you asked. It's like Jaxson is malignant. I wonder if he uses some charm or something. It's like the entire universe is on his side!" Reptile bemoaned.Vance walked over to him and punched him in the face. Replied fumed but didn't punch Vance back."The universe is not on his fucking side. Nothing is. My plan went down the drain because you didn't do what you were supposed to do. I told you to kill that brat when he was a baby, you didn't. I told you to assassinate him in his office, you failed. I told you to kill him while he caught our spy. Guess what happened? You failed, again!"Vance
"No! You can't do this to me and my company! Please, do not cancel our contract. Please!!" The CEO of Lion Group begged Jaxson while Jaxson kept a straight face."When those rumors spread about me, you threatened my secretary that you'd terminate the contract if I didn't fix things. That shows that you do not see me as a competent person. My company can survive without your Group. And it seems as if you've forgotten that I am the one doing you a favor here by signing a contract with you!" Jaxson replied.The CEO of Lion Group shuddered. Jaxson wasn't wrong. He had said those things, but he never expected Jaxson to terminate his contract. He didn't think Jaxson was brave enough to do it."You can't replace me, Jaxson. You cannot find another company that will do justice to that job like I would!" The CEO snapped, trying to coerce Jaxson back to rescind his words. Jaxson laughed at the comment, rocking the pen in his hand while he fixed his gaze on the CEO."I have already replaced you
Meanwhile, Detective Parker sat in his office, thinking about the experience that he had with Jaxson. He was furious, and although he had hatred for rich people, he saw Jaxson as the peak of them all.And so, that hatred developed into intense apathy.Just then, the door to his office opened and Semira stepped inside. She wore a frown on her face, and the anger in her soul was palpable. And yes, Semira was an old friend of his."Semira. This is a surprise. You didn't tell me that you were coming," he said to her and gestured for her to have her seat, but she didn't."What are you doing, Parker? What's all this? Why did you accuse Jaxson of those terrible things which were unprofessional of you?" She asked him and Detective Parker frowned."I do not understand what you mean," he tried to shake it off but she scoffed."Oh, you know exactly what I mean! You are picking a war with Jaxson. Why? Is it because of what happened to us? Jaxson's family is innocent," she said but Detective Parke
Jaxson stepped out of his mansion in a disguise. To meet with the man who could find Vance, Jaxson needed to conceal his real identity.As he walked out of his mansion, Detective Parker watched from the distance. He was puzzled why Jaxson Brown, would step out of the mansion."Does he work here?" Detective Parker asked himself. He had done his research and found nothing on Jaxson Green. Just that he was assumed to have died as a baby.But he knew Jaxson Brown had gone to prison and due to Jaxson's details in the police data base, he found out the face.But he didn't think that the same face belonged to the billionaire that he hated with passion. However, Detective Parker decided to follow Jaxson.It didn't take long for Jaxson to know that he had a tail that he needed to lose. He glanced over his shoulder and saw Detective Parker following him. Jaxson scoffed. Before he became rich, he had combed through these streets and he knew everywhere.Jaxson took a false turn and waited for De
Jane stormed into the coffee shop, her eyes blazing with anger. Her friend, Rachel, looked up from her laptop, concern etched on her face."Jane, what's wrong?" Rachel asked, closing her laptop.Jane collapsed into the chair, her voice trembling. "He rejected me. Jaxson rejected me."Rachel's expression softened. "Oh, Jane. I'm so sorry."Jane's hands clenched into fists. "I went to him, poured my heart out, and he just...dismissed me. Like I meant nothing."Rachel's eyes widened. "What did he say exactly?"Jane's words spilled out in a torrent. "He said I used him, manipulated him. That he wouldn't be fooled again. Foolish? Me? Ha!"Rachel's gentle touch on Jane's arm was a stark contrast to Jane's seething emotions."Jane, maybe you should take a step back. Reevaluate—"Jane's fury boiled over. "No! You don't understand. Jaxson owes me. He used me, too. He pretended to love me, and now he's just...gone?"Rachel's voice remained calm. "Jane, you know Jaxson's engaged to Semira now. M
Jaxson's phone soon rang as his secretary put a call across to him. He had asked not to be disturbed for he wanted the entire night to himself and Semira alone."Yes?" Jaxson asked, his voice Stern."Pardon me for interrupting your night sir but Marcus Thompson is here, and he wants to see you," she said to him.Marcus was a business partner that Jaxson was trying to get a contract with. But Marcus has been proven stubborn, and Jaxson knew it was because of the silly rumors about him that spread weeks earlier."What does Thompson want?" Jaxson asked the secretary."I think he wants to pull out of the negotiations sir," She replied. Semira overhead the words and gazed at Jaxson."I'll be there" he replied and hung up. "Driver, take me to the office," Jaxson said."I'm sorry for this, Semira. I didn't think this would happen tonight," Jaxson apologized. Semira smiled and held his hand."Let's get that contract once and for all!" She replied to him.Jaxson stood confidently in the sleek
The soft glow of candlelight danced across the crystal chandeliers, casting a warm ambiance over the elegant dining room. Jaxson Green sat across from his stunning fiancée, Semira, at the city's most exclusive restaurant, Le Coeur.Their table, nestled near the floor-to-ceiling windows, offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The maître d' poured champagne, and Jaxson raised his glass in a silent toast.Semira's eyes sparkled as she sipped her drink. "To our future, my love."Jaxson's smile was genuine. "To forever with you."Their dinner arrived, and the aroma of roasted duck and sautéed vegetables wafted through the air. Semira closed her eyes, savoring the flavors."Mmm, this is heavenly," she whispered.Jaxson chuckled. "Only the best for my princess."As they dined, their conversation turned to their upcoming wedding."Have you finalized the guest list?" Semira asked, her brow furrowed."Almost," Jaxson replied. "I've decided to invite a few business associates, but I wa
Jane sauntered into the police station, her designer heels clicking on the worn linoleum. She flashed a saccharine smile at the officer behind the desk, her eyes gleaming with malice.What Parker just told her still made her uneasy, and the shock had not worn off her. But she had another plan to safeguard herself.It doesn't matter whether Jaxson was engaged or not. She had to get him back, and she was confident that he would.Jane smiled again. Men were tools for her to play with. Plus, she had already dated Jaxson in the past. It wouldn't be hard to get him to submit to her."Visiting my father, Vance," she cooed, handing over her ID.The officer nodded, unaware of the venom lurking beneath Jane's polished exterior.As she entered the cell, Vance looked up from his cot, his eyes weary from days of detention. "Jane, what brings you here?"Jane's smile twisted. "Just thought I'd drop by and share some...enlightening news, Father dear."Vance's instincts prickled. He could see the deme
"Jaxson Brown. Why have you called? Have you called me to float because let me tell you, you're late!" Parker snapped at Jaxson who just chuckled. "Detective. I called to extend my sympathy. Your career is over as we speak," Jaxson said to him."And whose fault is that? Huh? You leaked everything. How did you even do it? How did you get your hands on those information? I don't understand it," he said to Jaxson who Chuckled again. The winds of change had blown, and Jaxson had won."I'll advise you, Parker, to change your ways. You may think that you are discreet but I assure you there are people out there who are even more curious. Change your ways so that you will not find yourself in prison," Jaxson said to him. Parker frowned."What do you mean?" He asked. "What else do you know?" He asked Jaxson. Jaxson sighed."Isn't it obvious? I left out details of that particular murder that you committed. Didn't you observe it, Parker? That it wasn't mentioned at all?" Jaxson asked and Parke
Detective Parker drove back to the station, wondering why his boss has requested to see him in such a notice. He was especially worried about the suddenly revelation that Jaxson had made to the public.What game was he trying to play? Detective Parker wondered. With Jaxson's revelation, Parker couldn't extort money from him. He had become immune.As soon as detective Parker stepped into the station, all eyes fell on him. He suddenly became self aware as he walked past the cops glaring at him with their scrutinizing eyes. The thing about cops was that they had a way of breaking a person with their glares alone and Parker knew all too well."Hey, what's going on? Why is everyone looking at me like I just returned from space?" He asked a rookie who looked around with caution before he replied. Parker could see the hesitation in the rookie's face.He didn't want to talk to him. "Look, sir, I don't want any trouble. Just leave me alone," the rookie replied and tried to walk away but Park
Jaxson's phone rang while he revised a contract deal that had been sent to him. The details of the contract were somehow shady, but Jaxson wanted to ensure he didn't leave any stone unturned.He picked up the phone and it was a strange number. Jaxson frowned as he picked up the call."Mr Green. Or should I say, Mr Brown?" Detective Parker said from the other side of the phone and Jaxson smiled. The Detective was getting on his nerves."Detective Parker, why did you call?" He asked Parker."I called to let you know that I figured it out. I must say, Mr Brown, you did an excellent job hiding your real identity. I'm certain it was for a purpose. Isn't that why we all do what we do?" "What do you want? I know you didn't just give me a call to say this." Jaxson asked. He was setting a trap for the Detective but Parker didn't know. He chuckled with amusement and then sighed. Jaxson started recording the call."I want you to pay m off to keep your secret. I don't know why you hide your iden
Detective Parker opened the door that led to Vance's detection room and glared at the older man while Vance had a poker face. He settled some papers on the desk and took his seat opposite Vance who just watched him closely."So, Vance Newbold. You've been on the run from Jaxson Green. Have you not?" He asked Vance who crossed his arms."Why have you arrested me? You have no proof that I did anything wrong," Vance replied to Detective Parker. Parker Chuckled and sighed."You know what, Vance? Rich people like you believe they are untouchable. You think the world revolves around you, that you can get away with anything. Well, I am here to inform you that it doesn't work that way. Besides, I might be your best chance at getting out of here unscathed," Bruce added.Vance arched his brow while he listened to what Bruce was saying. It made him curious."How do you mean?" Vance asked."Jaxson almost killed you had I not intervened. Do you think he'll stop now? He won't. He will just try aga
"Alright people, wrap it up. Let's go!" Scott yelled orders at his goon immediately after he dropped the call with Jaxson. He was glad that he could finally repay the debt he owed Jaxson. Years back, when Jaxson was still trying to make ends meet, he worked as a bouncer in Scott's club.One night, there was an attack and Jaxson saved Scott's life. And Scott promised Jaxson that he would repay him back someday. And that day had come."Boss, there's someone here to see you," someone said to Scott and he frowned."Who the fuck is it?" He groaned. He didn't like disturbances."I think it's a cop," the informant said to Scott and his eyes lit up."A cop? What is he doing here? We settle the police weekly. They have no business with us," he blurted out but the informant shrugged his shoulders"Send him in," he added. The informant left the room and soon returned with Detective Parker. Scott faked a smile. He was not pleased."Officer. This is a surprise. I don't believe we still have busi