The financial year came to an end quickly Henry Harkin, together with Elise, the board of directors and members of the finance department sat together in the company's conference roomHenry Harkin had just concluded his audit and was set to announce if the company had suffered a loss or had made profitHenry walked to the front of the room to address everyone"Good day all. This is my first time auditing for D'Miller brand but I can confidently say it was one of my best year ever As I conclude this audit, I am thrilled to announce that the financial results are nothing short of sensational! The company has not only achieved but surpassed its financial targets, delivering an outstanding performance that can only be described as truly remarkableThe profits made by this company are simply astonishing. They are a true reflection of the unwavering commitment to success that each and every one of you has demonstrated. Your tireless efforts have delivered results that have exceeded all
The new financial year started a week ago Junior sat in his spacious and well furnished office which exudes a sense of authority and professionalismHowever, sitting in front of his large desk and staring into his computer in front of him, Junior did not look professional at allHis hair was disheveled due to the countless number of times he had run his fingers through it. His tie was loose and he had unbuttoned the first two buttons on his shirtHis posture was haunched. Overall, Junior was feeling exhausted and appeared worn out, depleted, and in need of rest and recuperationHe quickly picked up the office phone and called his secretary, Zina"Good morning, sir. How can I assist you today?" Zina asked immediately she entered his office"Good morning Zina. I was just wondering if we have any upcoming appointments or meetings for the day" Junior asked"Let me check, sir" Zina said and consulted the file with her"Yes, we have a meeting with the marketing team at 10am, and a confer
"I'll put that phone down if I were you" Junior said to Jack"Why? Are you scared?" Jack asked tauntingly"Scared of what exactly?" Junior asked"I don't know. Maybe you're scared of Mr Harkin finding out your identity. I wonder why that is" Jack replied"Sorry sir, but can you please tell me what's going on here? I'm a little lost" the security saidJunior proceeded to tell him how he had caught Jack sneaking out of the finance department"Are you mad? You were the one caught sneaking out of a place you weren't supposed to be and you're expecting Mr Miller to be the one who's scared" the guard shouted at Jack"I know that was a rhetorical question, but no, I am not mad. But what do you think? A wealthy man is afraid of his identity being made public, is it because he has certain agencies after him or could it be he has wronged some very influential people and now, he's hiding because he doesn't want to face the consequences of whatever he has done?" Jack askedWithout realizing it, J
Elise felt really uncertain Junior and Elise sat together in his office discussing. Earlier, he had Informed her about what happened with Jack and she felt skepticalThey both decided to wait and see if Jack would keep to his end of the bargain and not disappear with the money he had been givenWhile waiting, Junior requested for project update on one of their important projects which Elise was in charge of"By the way, can you please update me on the status of the ongoing X project?" Junior requested"Sure. I'd be happy to. It's one of my favorite projects so far. We're currently on track to meet our deadline, and we've completed approximately 75% of the project tasks" Elise explained"That's great news! Are there any areas of concern or potential obstacles that we need to address?" Junior asked"Yes, we have encountered a few issues that may cause delays in the project. We are currently working on resolving these issues and are confident that we will be able to overcome them" Eli
Jack was right That was what was running through Elise's mind as she sat in her office waiting for Henry HarkinHe had called earlier and requested to meet with her. He said he had a thriving business deal which he would like to discuss Elise didn't want to go Into partnership with Henry, but Junior asked her toJack had assured them that Henry would try to jeopardize the deal and Junior believes himA knock on the door bright her out from her thoughts"You can enter" Elise saidHenry Harkin walked into the office, a smile on his face. Elise wasn't fooled by the smile, she knew very well Henry was nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing"Good day Elise. How're you doing?" Henry asked after he had taken a seat"I'm good. And you?" Elise responded"As you can see, I'm fine. How're you parents and their business?" Henry asked. If Elise didn't know better, she would think he actually cared"They're okay, the business is doing great. So, let's get straight to business. How can D'Miller
Elise was furious But at the same time, she was glad. She never wanted to sign that deal with Henry HarkinEven though she knew whatever he said would not have any major impact on D'Miller brand, Elise hated the fact that his actions could make the public doubt the integrity of D'Miller brandThis was the perfect time for Henry Harkin to be brought down, the world needed to see him for who he truly isHis wife's downfall had been grand, his would be even grander. Elise was feeling pumped. She had called earlier to notify the TV station that she would be joining them, but she made it clear Henry wasn't to be told"We're here ma'am" Donald announcedElise was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't realize they had arrived at the TV station, however, she couldn't bring herself to step out of the car when Donald opened and held the door for herElise was feeling a combination of anxiety, fear, and nervousness about the interviewShe was scared and it was clear to see. She began sweati
No one paid attention to Henry Harkin "I just said that I want this live session to be stopped" Henry yelled againHe was agitated and needed to get out of there, this interview had gone way too far, this was not his plan"Mr Harkin you can leave if you wish, but before you do, I'll like you to have a rethinkI think it's in your best interest to stay and defend your image. You can start by telling us why you leaked the news about the deal" the interviewer saidHenry thought about it for a moment and decided to do damage control"I was just too excited. I couldn't believe such a brand agreed to work with me. I know I should have waited, but I felt proud of myself and wanted the world to join me in my joy" Henry lied"Fair enough. But what about the errors that people have been complaining about. People are saying there's something wrong with the shares you sell and Miss Chapman earlier said that you should be held responsible for it, what do you have to say about that?" The intervi
"Stock Giant , HH corp found guilty of selling unprofitable stocks, Fined Millions of Dollars""Scandal Erupts as Popular Corporation Caught Lying to the public About Shares""Popular Company HH Corp Found Guilty of Leaking Business Deal""Scandal rocks HH Corp: Massive Lie Uncovered by D'Miller brand"Henry Harkin and his wife had been the topic of discussion ever since the interview and the news of Henry's downfall was yet to leave the front page of every newspaper and social media "This is going way better than I anticipated" Junior said to Elise as they both made their way into the company "I knew Henry was going to be made to pay for his crimes, but I didn't think it would go this way" Elise responded"What do you mean?" Junior asked"I was expecting D'Miller brand to come under a little attack as well, I had no idea we would be this praised" Elise replied"That shouldn't surprise you. D'Miller brand has never compromised. We were obviously not a part of Henry's wicked scheme
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