"There is really no way out. Besides, I have gone through the contract. It's fair enough."Chairman Tyson gritted his teeth when he heard the director's words. Easy for him to say when he isn't the one letting go of his carefully built business."Yes chairman, I have to admit this time, he is right. At least, if we agree to the boy's offer, we will get to keep the company," Another director backed up."I even heard of the trouble brewing in the Hernandez's Group," Another director chipped in. "If a huge conglomerate like that can also have their own conflicts, what are we still holding onto?""Chairman, the mistake you made is to put Micheal in charge. Before I used to think he really had the potential but not only did he get the company into trouble, he caused more crises.""At least, if Mr Lloyd buys the company, he should start from the scratch or a lower position here to learn how to hold the reins."Hearing the director's words gave chairman Tyson's headache. He finally snapped,
The next day, an impromptu board meeting was called at the Hernandez's Group headquarters. The directors exchanged gazes and whispered amongst themselves.The CEO's secretary, Zelda, had only informed them the CEO had called for a meeting and gave them no other information.They were confused. Isn't it the young missus away from San Jose? Why did she call for a meeting then? Because of these, they all arrived at the hall earlier than the time that was even given for the meeting.As soon as it was the exact time chosen for the meeting, Levi walked into the conference room with some guards trailing after him.The directors recognized James as he was the young missus' personal guard and some other guards but the man they were all trailing after was unfamiliar to them.They wondered why he was and why he attended their board meeting. Levi stopped at the seat at the edge of the table and removed his shades."Good day everyone. I am Levi Lloyd. I'll represent Brooklyn Hernandez in this meet
"How about we observe this stock for a week? Just a week. If nothing happens like I assumed, then I'll admit I was wrong and you have a choice to choose any penalty for us."The directors turned to each other and thought about it. It isn't bad. Just one week.Levi waited for their response although he knew his proposal was enough for them to remain calm for a while.After some minutes of deliberation, they turned to him. "Fine, we will give you just one week's ultimatum.""But if the stock crashes like I said, isn't it fair to promise something in return?" Levi twirled his shades around his fingers slowly as his calculative gaze went from one director to the other.They didn't request this but then retorted, "If it really does crash, we won't counter the young missus' decisions on stocks anymore."Levi smiled lopsidedly. Just what he wanted to hear. "Good then we'll wait and see. This meeting is adjourned to next week. Good day."The meeting was dismissed and everyone dispersed. Howev
When Levi opened the safe box, he found the book just as he left it. He brought out the book and sat back on the bed.Glancing at the image on the book that was exactly like his ring, he flipped the pages open easily.The book was filled with italic writings of a strange language that he surprisingly couldn't read.His brows furrowed as he went through a line of sentence in the book and confirmed he couldn't understand the language.But ever since he got the ring, he had been able to read, hear and speak different languages, why couldn't he read this one?It was really surprising. He went through other pages and surprisingly it was the same thing.He was exasperated, 'How am I not able to read this?'He pulled at his ring and wondered if he had worn it the wrong way but when the object wouldn't even come off, there was no way to find out.So he returned the book and kept the safe box the same place as before."I am certain those inscriptions are about the book but why couldn't I under
The conference room was silent for a minute as everyone waited for the director's decision. If he was going to leave or swallow his pride and remain in the meeting.Levi didn't bat an eyelid when the director cowered in front of everyone and took his seat. The projector displayed some words immediately indicating the commencement of the meeting.But before Levi could talk, the directors spoke up. One said, "This time you saved us and it was our mistake for choosing to believe other analysis mindlessly. Thank you."Another affirmed, "Young master, we owe you and the boss lady a huge thanks for averting that crisis.""From today onwards, I won't counter the boss lady's decision on our stock investments. She knows best.""Yes, we won't make the same mistake twice."Although there was no reaction on Levi's face, his eyes curved with smiles behind his shades and he nodded.Through the stock mishap, he has managed to at least gain the trust of most of the directors. This means Brooklyn woul
When Levi got to Luis' VIP ward, the latter was throwing a fit and there were some unpleasant guests with him.Levi frowned at the sight of Larry Rockefeller standing beside Yolanda. It was an image of an ideal family gathering."I told you to take these away! I'm not ill! I don't need them!" Luis yelled at the poor nurse carrying a tray of fruits for him.If it wasn't because he was confined to the hospital bed, he would have surely pushed the nurse.Larry stepped in, acting like a peacemaker. "Uncle, don't be upset. These fruits are meant to revitalize your lost strength. You will be out of the hospital in no time.""Yes Luis, listen to what Larry has said. The money you lost in that investment isn't worth losing your health over," Yolanda pulled her chair closer to his bedside and spoke just like a typical doting wife would."If uncle wants, I can refund all you have lost in the investment after all, I was the one that encouraged you to invest. I only hope uncle forgives me. I was
After half a day of being ignored, Lincoln couldn't take it anymore. He directly marched up to Levi who had acted like he was invisible ever since he came to the ward."You... Are you so cold-blooded? We are still family after all. Can you quit acting like a block of ice?" Lincoln pointed at him exasperatedly.May, who had long since noticed something was wrong between the cousins, slowly shrunk backwards into the book she was studying, hoping to make her presence less noticeable.Her fragile heart couldn't take two men with god-like appearances together in one room not to mention witnessing their strife.Levi gave Lincoln an indifferent gaze but finally spoke to him, "Why haven't you left San Jose yet?""You... are impossible!" Lincoln gritted his teeth. He didn't think when this brat would finally speak, he would choose to say these words.He turned his attention to Thomas who was sleeping on the bed and voiced out his suggestion,"Let uncle return home. We have skilled family docto
"Do you know anyone by the name Lloyd?" Micheal dropped the cup on the terrace and turned to her. "Think. He is the one that made the headlines by acquiring those three print media companies."Zoey's eyes widened. She had heard the news of the Chronicles, NewsQuill and the Continental Times being acquired within a short period of time by one person.It caused quite a sensation but she didn't follow up the news. Now hearing the unknown buyer is named Lloyd, she didn't know how to react.Seeing her lack of response, Micheal let go of her and tugged his hair."I don't understand how I offended him. I have never even had any sort of association with anyone named Lloyd. Who could he be?""Could it be—" Zoey made a wild guess and shook her head. It couldn't be. But Micheal urged her, "Did you remember someone?""Yes but it couldn't be," Zoey stroked her tummy with a puzzled look. "Remember my good-for-nothing husband.""The one who is now married to Brooklyn Hernandez?""Yes," Zoey nodded.