It's been three days Elise and Junior sat together in his office, they were going over the details for a new product they intended to launch when Elise's phone rang"Elise Chapman here" Elise said immediately she answered the phone"Good day miss, I'm calling on behalf of the microbiological testing which you requested to be done on Jenny's world products" the voice said from the other end of the phone"What's the result?" Elise asked"The materials used for the products which you sent were below par and deficient. They do not meet the required quality standards or specifications for a cosmetic productThey have defects that affect their performance and can lead to safety hazards The products you sent were made from inferior raw materials, poorly manufactured components, and counterfeit materials" the person on the other side of the phone explainedElise and Junior couldn't believe it, Junior knew Jennifer was shady, but he never expected her to stoop so low"Can you please explai
"75 million dollars!?" Mansion Miller screamed "Yes, that's the amount Jennifer Harkin was asked to pay for damages" Junior said"I can't believe it. Only the good Lord knows just how much damages that woman has caused, I hope the money is able to compensate those she hurt" Mansion Miller said"The money may not heal them completely, but it'll help them tremendously, especially Esther" Junior saidJunior and his father were at home discussing Jennifer's case which was concluded not long ago. Jennifer spent half of what she earned from the sale of her complex to pay for damages and a huge portion of her savings were spent on lawyers"I'm so proud of you son. I'm glad you're able to stand up against people like this" Mansion said"Thank you Dad, I'm just trying to do what's right. If I can help those who have been oppressed but I decide not to, I'm not any different from their oppressors" Junior said in replyThey were still discussing when Junior's mother, Emily Miller, walked in, s
"You want me to wear this?!" Elise practically shouted "Yes. Don't you like it?" Junior asked her "I do, I like it, but I don't think it's suitable for the occasion" Elise responded "Well, I think it is perfect and suits you well, besides, what special occasion would you need to wear this to?" Junior questioned "To a wedding, a fancy dinner, a fashion show or a party, definitely not to a courtroom" Elise said "You can consider Jennifer Harkins downfall in court today as an event worthy of this dress and a reason to celebrate" Junior said Elise didn't know what to reply, she turned to look at herself one more time in the mirror She had showed up at the office in her usual work attire but Junior refused her going to court wearing that outfit He insisted that he and Elise go shopping and now, they were both in one of the city's classiest boutiques Looking at herself, she decided the dress wasn't so bad after all, it was a bold and vibrant shade of red made of high quality chi
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon Junior and his father were in the study discussing about Junior's plan to expand one of their branches "So, how exactly do you intend to go about it?" Mansion asked "Well, I've written to the board of directors, I proposed the expansion of our business into new territories. As you are aware, our company has seen steady growth and success in recent years, and I believe that the time is right to explore new opportunities for expansion. Through market research and analysis, we have identified several areas where our products and services are in high demand. By establishing new branches in these locations, we can increase our customer base and revenue streams, while also solidifying our position as a leader in our industry Also, expanding our business into new territories will allow us to tap into new talent pools, which will be essential for our continued growth and success. By recruiting and training local employees, we can build strong relat
Elise listened quietly as Junior spoke, he was explaining his father's plan for Henry Harkin to her, after he was done, she spoke up"Well, I hope this plan doesn't backfire. Henry will definitely be more cautious after what happened with his wife" Elise said"We'll also be extra cautious, we have our eyes on him, there's nothing he can do to catch us off guard" Junior said"Alright, I trust you and your dad. I'll do my part as well, even though I can't stand that man" Elise said"This will all be over soon" Junior said and hung upElise took in a deep breath, she would need to polish her acting skills. Henry Harkin was going to fall into a pit which he himself would dig…Few months later "It's finally done! We finally have our own bakery" Joanne Chapman said excitedlyThe Chapman's, together with Mansion and Emily Miller were standing inside the new and fully equipped "Chapman Bakery""We just wanted to say thank you so much for opening this bakery for us. It's been a dream of o
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Mansion Miller asked as he walked to the center of the room"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to this special event. It's an honor to have you all here today, and we appreciate the time you have taken out of your busy schedules to attendWe have gathered here tonight to celebrate a family that's dear to my family. I am confident that this will be an unforgettable evening filled with joy, laughter, and great memoriesAt this point, I would like to announce that this establishment is not a property of D'Miller brand, it belongs to Charles and Joanne Chapman" Mansion saidIt was clear from the looks on the people's faces that they weren't familiar with the Chapman's, a few people even began murmuring"With that being said, I'll like to invite the daughter of the celebrants, Elise Chapman, most of you know her, she's the representative of my son. She'll be the one to unveil what th
"Jennifer!" Henry screamed his wife's name and rushed overJennifer was brought back to her senses when she heard her name, she quickly dropped her hand"What exactly were you about to do?!" Joanne asked "Nothing. Enjoy the rest of your evening" Jennifer said and walked awayHenry tried holding her back and asking what had happened, but she pushed him awayHe, however, was really glad she realized herself before it was too late. He already had plans, he didn't want an altercation to ruin it"Joanne, Charles. I apologize on my wife's behalf. I'm really sorry for whatever she said and her actions" Henry said"Your wife said things that were out of line and frankly, we get her, but she really needs to learn to control herself, she should accept things as they are and move on with her life" Joanne said"I know. It's just a lot to take home, I'm sure she'll adjust with time" Henry explained"It's okay, we appreciate you coming over to explain. We understand that sometimes things happen an
"Who is it?" Xavier asked"My boss" Elise responded"Mansion Miller Junior?" Xavier asked again"Exactly" Elise repliedXavier knew the Miller's were wealthy, but after seeing this car, he was more than convinced that they were the wealthiest people in the cityThe car pulled up and parked six feet away from where they were standingElise started walking towards the car, but then she turned and realized Xavier had not moved"Don't you want to ask him anymore? I'll help you" Elise saidXavier couldn't believe his ears, Elise was saying she could help him, he scoffed. There was a time he would have called her mad for making such a statement, however, he decided to take the opportunity to talk to Mansion Junior, he was really curious, hopefully, he'll be able to discover who he really is"Hello Mr Miller" Xavier said when they got really close to the carJunior winds the windows down and responds to Xavier's greeting. He was expecting Xavier to say something else, but Xavier just kept qu
The warehouse which Micah and the thieves were supposed to meet Vincent Vincenzo stood in silent neglect.The creaking doors, reluctantly swaying in the breeze, echoed with a ghostly memory of bustling activity. "This place looks empty." Micah commented."Don't worry, they'll be here soon." Alan said."Waiting for me?" A voice from asked said.The four of them turned, it was Vincent Vincenzo.He emerged, clad in a tailored charcoal suit that seemed to absorb the ambient light. The sharp angles of his attire mirrored the calculating expression etched across his face. As he stepped forward, the faintest smirk played on his lips, casting an ominous shadow over the encounter.Vincent Vincenzo's demeanor shifted imperceptibly as his eyes fell upon Micah. The steely resolve in his expression gave way to a flicker of recognition, quickly replaced by a thinly veiled disdain. "What is he doing here?" Vincent asked angrily."What is who doing here?" Alan asked."Are you stupid? What is MacMa
"Vincent Vincenzo?" Junior yelled.They were sitting inside Junior's car in the parking lot at D'premium branch.Micah had arrived at work earlier than normal and he had called Elise and Junior to fill them in as usual."I can't believe it! Elise exclaimed."It all makes sense now." Junior mused. His eyes widened, pupils dilating as the pieces of the puzzle finally clicked into place. His brows furrowed, and a slow, subtle grin tugged at the corners of his lips. It was the expression of revelation, a mix of surprise and understanding, etched across his face like the first light of dawn breaking through the darkness."You know what? Things just got better." Junior said after a while."Everything ends today." Elise said."Everything ends today." Junior repeated in a lower tone."Here," Elise said, handing over the bag which contained the remaining two wristwatches to Micah. "Take it to them and let them lead you to Vincent, text us the address immediately you can, okay?""Okay." Micah r
Alan froze, his hand still clutching a stolen item. Sam stumbled backward, knocking over a stack of boxes. Winner, caught in the act of stuffing his bag, looked like a deer caught in headlights.Time hung suspended as Micah's gaze bore into each of them. Alan's palms grew clammy, Winner stammered incoherently, and Sam's face paled. The air was thick with tension as guilt painted their expressions, a tableau of wrongdoing.Micah's voice sliced through the silence, demanding an explanation. The three of them exchanged furtive glances, unable to conjure a convincing response. The room felt smaller, the weight of their misdeeds pressing down on them.In that stolen moment of confrontation, fear etched lines on Alan, Winner, and Sam's faces, weaving an unforeseen twist into the story of their ill-fated heist."Why are you doing this, guys?" Micah asked.Panicking, Alan stammered, "Micah, it's not what it looks like! I was just rearranging the inventory for better organization. You see, I n
"Micah, that suggestion of yours in the meeting was brilliant," Alan commended when they got to where Micah, Kelly and Sam were standing.Sam concurred by nodding appreciatively and Winner chimed in with praises for Micah.Alan then said, "Well, I must say, our suggestions were good too. Mr Black just needs to think outside of the box to see it," a hint of mischief in his eyes.Ben was able to stiffle his laugh when he heard that statement, Kelly on the other hand couldn't help the smirk that formed on her face. Curiosity flickered in Alan's gaze as he turned to Kelly. "Got something to add?" he inquired. Kelly, however, simply brushed off the question, choosing to ignore him.Sensing a hint of tension, Ben interjected with a diplomatic suggestion. "How about we all put our creative minds together over lunch? We can continue brainstorming in a more relaxed setting.""Great idea." Kelly said walking away with the others behind her.…When they entered the cafeteria, Kelly opted for a
It was almost lunch time, suddenly, the intercom crackled to life, its echo filling the bustling office."Attention, team members," a steady voice announced. "Please gather in the conference room for an important meeting. Your presence is requested promptly. Thank you." The hum of activity ceased as employees exchanged curious glances, abandoning their desks to follow the unspoken call.Micah, Kelly, and Ben huddled near the door, exchanging puzzled glances as the announcement echoed through the office, summoning all workers to the conference room. The hum of speculation buzzed in the air.Micah, with a raised eyebrow, asked, "Any idea what this meeting could be about?"Kelly, tapping her pen against her notebook, shrugged. "Could be anything. Maybe they're finally addressing the mystery of the disappearing office supplies."Micah kept mute, feigning innocence and for the second time in less than 30 minutes, he raised an eyebrow at Kelly's casual remark.Micah, maintaining his compose
It was way past closing hours and Micah was yet to see anything or be approached by anyone. He would have called it a day but he wasn't tired yet, also, he intended to fulfill his promise to Sam.To help him stay fully awake, he decided to get coffee. Thankfully, the building was empty, so he wasn't afraid of having a repeat of the incident which had happened the previous day.When he was getting closer to the storage room, Micah heard voices, he paused. The voices paused too.Micah simply shrugged and continued on his way, but then, he heard the voices again and decided to turn back.On tiptoes, Micah made his way to the door of the storage room. His hand trembled as it grasped the cold metal handle of the storage room door. The hinges creaked in protest as he slowly swung it open, revealing a scene that stole his breath. His eyes widened, pupils dilating in disbelief, as the stark fluorescent light spilled into the room, casting an eerie glow. A gasp escaped his lips, and for a mom
Micah strolled into the company. He was just about to enter his work area when he was stopped by Mr Black."Good morning Sir." Micah said. However, he got no response."I completed Janet's task yesterday. You can go and confirm if you'd like. Also, I know the incident yesterday must have painted me in a bad light, but I want to assure you, that is not who I am. It was an accident, I am not clumsy and what happened yesterday will never repeat itself again."Mr Black just kept on staring at him, so he asked "Can I go now?" He didn't feel comfortable under the manager's intense scrutinizing gaze."Micah, what are you really doing here?" Mr Black finally asked."I beg your pardon?" Micah replied."I said, what are you really doing here?" The manager asked again.Micah's palms grew clammy as his manager's piercing gaze bore into him. The air seemed to thicken as he fumbled for words, anxiety tightening his throat. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, betraying the composed facade he had
"I have and in the most unfortunate circumstances." Micah replied.Letting out a chuckle, Kelly said, "I doubt there's anyone in this company who met Janet in fortunate circumstances. However, I'd like to hear your own unfortunate encounter, tell me all about it."Micah proceeded to tell her what had truly happened and when he was done, Kelly scoffed."There was really no point trying to explain your side of the story to Mr Black." She said."Why? What do you mean?" Micah asked curiously."For one thing, it's a known secret that Janet and Mr Black are in a relationship." Kelly answered.Micah's eyes shot up as realization dawned on him. "No wonder." He mused."Mr Black will always take Janet's side. So I'll advise you to try and avoid further encounters with her. Also, it's best if you head to her table first. In Fact, go right now and should also go along with two cups of coffee, you're going to need them." Kelly advised."And why's that?" Micah asked."Knowing Janet, I can confident
Micah was tired. He never knew packaging wristwatches could be that stressful.Micah's eyes, which had been vibrant and full of life just that morning, now held the heavy burden of exhaustion. Deep, dark circles etched beneath them, telling a tale of his need to sleep and his restlessness. Shoulders slouched, as if carrying the weight of the world, Micah moved with a sluggish rhythm, each step echoing the struggle against the invisible forces pulling him down.He was thirsty and decided to get water. And coffee as well, to help him stay awake for the remaining one hour before his closing time for the day.He had gotten his drinks and was on his way back when the least thing he was expecting happened.His mind was consumed by the need to finish his packaging before closing hours, he rounded a corner only to collide with a lady adorned with vibrant red hair who had been walking too fast. The collision unfolded in an unfortunate symphony of mishap. The contents in Micah's hands, water