Cullen trembled with anger on his seat as the principal gave Jed a golden plaque which none of the students that won awards previously received.He didn't even hear what the principal was saying as he focused on the smile on Jed's face that seemed to be provocative.He quickly glanced over to the section where the parents were sitting. His mother had a similar bitter look while she tried to keep up the smile on her face.He didn't dare imagine what would have happened if it had been his father that came instead. With all these praises, that old man will obviously want to drag this boy that has brought him so much honor home!"Thank you," Jed's eloquent voice brought him back to reality and that was when he noticed that Jane was staring at the stage without blinking. His fists clenched tightly by his side. How can she stare at another boy blatantly while she's with her boyfriend's side?The graduation ceremony quickly came to a close and the sophomore students instructed to take some
"Because of this, production has ceased and when I checked the records, the losses the company is accumulating every minute is greater than we can manage. I'm afraid we can only declare bankruptcy at this stage... Even Irwin said so," Johnny felt his heart was bleeding.Jedidiah had spent a lot of money to acquire this company. Who would have known he was only receiving a hot potato? The damages the Jetti's has caused to the company is appearing irredeemable."Who is Irwin?" Jed frowned. His expression however didn't change but he pulled off his tie and looked around.Eric and Ben were nowhere to be found. Perhaps the former was taking the latter on a tour."The former CEO's personal assistant."Jed was surprised at this answer,"He stayed?"Since the company changed ownership, isn't it logical he would resign but he actually stayed?What Jed didn't know was that Irwin wanted to resign but Jordan wouldn't allow it. The former CEO informed his assistant that he was one of the oldest an
There was uncomfortable silence before Adam shrugged and said,"Boss, it isn't certain to us if the software was plagiarized or not."The word 'plagiarize' made Jed's expression even colder. He looked at the data he had just gone through on the desktop screen.The public knows there was a lawsuit that had occured between the two companies Jetti's and Meta that has left the latter struggling for a foothold in the tech industry.But they weren't aware of what exactly caused the lawsuit. Jed's eyes darkened at the words on the screen."No wonder Jordan had been so tight-lipped about saying anything regarding the lawsuit," He spat out."In this case, it isn't certain who copied who," Adam tried to salvage the situation.He'd dug up confidential info about the lawsuit that wasn't known to the public. It's no news that Jetti's and Meta have been in a fierce competition for ages. Recently, the Jetti's finally managed to surpass Meta with their newly launched software product that began break
"After that, although we tried to keep the news under wraps. It is still spreading. Who would want to work with a company that plagiarizes other company's software?"Jed finally understood why there was barely any legal information about the details of the lawsuit."Actually, Mr Jed, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to say this considering my relationship with Mr Jordan but you really shouldn't have purchased this company." "The best option was declaring bankruptcy. This company is already like an empty shell. Even if you have any issue with the Jetti's, you can easily find other ways to exact your revenge."Jed frowned. Starting up a new company was really a hassle he didn't want to deal with."What about the programmer that was sent to jail?" Irwin didn't expect Jed would ignore his words and ask this but he answered,"The last I remember, Mr Jordan has given a word for his release. Since the deed is already done, what good can it do keeping him locked up?""Okay. Send his details
The meal ended faster than Eric expected but he was left at the table to clear up the dishes much to his annoyance. Jed didn't know this because he already stepped away to check out the mail he received from Irwin. From the mail, he discovered the computer programmer that was responsible for the mishap that had befallen Meta is called Mason Briggs. He is thirty nine years and had worked with Meta for only two years before rising to a significant position of head computer programmer. Jed's brows rose when he saw this. You need to work first as an intern in that sort of dignified company and it would take at least a couple of years for you to get to a significant position like head of a department. But Mason achieved that within two years. Was he really capable or was there someone behind the scenes? Jed checked more vital info. Mason had only spent a week in prison before he was released. There was also information like his address. "Adam," He looked up only to see Adam resting
Tut-Tut...Tut-Tut...Normally this sound would indicate a call being disconnected, however, Jed was holding up his mobile phone trying to connect with Irwin.But an answering machine responded for the third time. Jed was very frustrated. "What do we do now? I can't get through to Irwin," He rubbed his aching temple. Before Adam had a chance to respond, the mobile phone rang. Jed looked at it in relief but his expression faded when he saw the caller ID."Mr Jordan?" He murmured as he answered the call."Good day, Mr Jedidiah," Jordan's familiar voice came through the line. "I missed your call yesterday and when I noticed it, it was already too late to call you.""No problem.""I assume Mr Jed must have been calling for something important yesterday.""Yes..." Jed quickly briefed him about the situation to the point that they were now at Mason's house.However, Jordan sounded confused like them. "I ordered for his release. Irwin was in charge of handling that. He should be out of jail
Jed and Adam got home quickly. It seemed they hadn't been gone for long because Eric was still asleep. But Ben was awake, brewing coffee when they walked in."Morning," They all exchanged pleasantries.Adam looked around and Ben chuckled,"He played games all night so he's still in bed.""Look, I brewed coffee. Do you want some?" He added.Jed stepped forward to accept two cups from him. "We'll be in the room handling some business. If it isn't important please don't disturb."Ben looked like he wanted to say something but he held back. He didn't want to intrude anyone's privacy and he isn't as inquisitive as Eric.So he only gave a short nod with 'okay' and turned back to sipping his coffee while scrolling through his mobile phone.Jed then led Adam to his room. He figured it out after last night. It wouldn't be convenient for him to keep on using the gaming room so Adam could make do with the PC in his for now.He stood by the side and watched as Adam quickly set to work. His thin and
City Station,West Wing, Cell Block A3,The room was filled with the nauseating smell of urine and feces. The room only had one light bulb so it was dimly lit.Two huge inmates with tattered and old clothes sat at one end of the room playing cards. Their last inmate was all curled up in another far end of the room.His eyes were closed and his physical condition looked terrible. He was only wearing torn shorts. His body was designed with bruises. Some purple and some red indicating they were freshly inflicted. His face was swollen and one part of his mouth had a stain of dried blood. If one didn't know better, they would think he was unconscious with the way he closed his eyes. But his eyelids shook following the jingling of keys. Two prison wardens approached the room.One stood by the door side and called out,"Mason Briggs!"The unconscious man's eyes flew open and he tried to speak but he couldn't get anything out of his mouth which ached like hell.His colleagues sneered at this