"My what?" Xavier asked"Behind you" Bianca repliedXavier turned and noticed the car that just drove in, at first, he thought that the car looked familiar and soon, he remembered why, however, he kept muttering a silent prayer to God, begging him that he should be wrong about the owner of the carSuddenly, the car door was open and a lady stepped out, Xavier kept looking at her feet, the sound of her heels was the only sound Xavier could hear at that momentXavier's heart raced as he scanned the parking lot, desperately trying to find an escape. He had been weaving a web of lies, carefully constructing a facade to protect his secrets, but now his worst fear was about to come trueHe finally gained the courage and he looked at the face of the lady walking towards them, it was a lady with piercing eyes and an unwavering gaze—a person they never expected to see, Elise ChapmanAs she walked towards them, Elise possessed an air of discernment, an aura that hinted at her ability to see thr
"To true friendship" Junior said"To true friendship" Elise echoed"Cheers" Bianca said and the three of them clinked their glassesBianca and Elise met up with Junior and the three of them agreed to have a drink to celebrate their victory against, not just Xavier, but the entire Harkin familyThe atmosphere was filled with a mix of emotions and dynamics. The energy in the air is charged, a potent combination of relief, vindication, and perhaps a tinge of lingering skepticism on the part of Bianca"You guys have no idea just how glad I am that the charade is over, finally, I rest without worrying about getting a call from that imbecile" Elise saidBianca concurred. There was a collective sense of relief among the three of them, as they have successfully revealed the truth and brought Xavier's deceptive actions to lightBetween Junior and Elise, their shared experience of uncovering the lies strengthened their bond, reaffirming their trust in each other and their ability to rely on one
"Us?" Elise asked"Yes. I think we should be open and plain here" Junior replied"Okay?..." Elise responded, sounding unsure"If we're being honest, you'll agree with me that something has changed in our relationship" Junior said"You're right about that" Elise concurred"Well, I think I should start from the beginning, where it all started for me" Junior said"And where is that?" Elise asked"It started when you decided you would hang out with Xavier. I knew it was strictly in order to find out what he was up to, but still, it didn't sit well with meAnd it wasn't just because I was concerned about your safety, it was something else, I tried to fight it off, I even told myself I was confused, but I don't think I am any longer" Junior saidJunior paused to gather his thoughts together. He was about to explain to Elise, a woman who has been his friend and representative for a long time, his feelings when she told him about her decision to go out with Xavier. A mix of vulnerability, ho
"Well, the last time we spoke, I mentioned that Micah and Xavier were in debt. Do you remember?" Nina asked"Yes, I remember. You said they gamble a lot and they owed the people they gamble with or something like that" Elise answered"Yes. Well, it turns out that the situation is more serious that I had thought" Nina said"Nina, can you please explain? Did something happen to Micah?" Elise asked"Not really. The thing is, last week, Micah stayed at work really late and I had to stay with him as well. When we were done, he immediately left and I stayed behind to lock upWhen I was done and I got close to the parking lot of the company, I heard voices, at first I was tempted to call out loud to see who it was, but I didn't" Nina explained"Why didn't you?" Elise asked"Because I heard what sounded like a person being shoved against a car or something and then I heard a grunt, I got scared and I hid behind a car" Nina answered"Hmmmm. Then what happened next?" Elise inquired"After a whi
"Calm down I haven't even said anything yet" Elise said"You don't have to. I already know you're thinking of asking him for help and more information about what's happening in MacMatthew Corp" Junior said"How can you be so sure?" Elise asked defensively"Am I wrong?" Junior replied"Well, no. But hear me out. Jerry is a nice man. People make mistakes and what happened that day was a mistake. You have to overlook it, please" Elise pleaded"Overlook? That man judged me even before he got a chance to know me. First impressions matter a lot and the impression that man gave me, I do not like it" Junior said"Okay, I agree, first impressions really do matter, however, what about giving someone a second chance. Second impression?" Elise asked"Elise, no. Look for someone else" Junior said"Jerry works in the finance department and I'm sure he wouldn't lie to me. Also, I'm certain he knows more about this issue than any other staff" Elise said"I just can't get over the fact that he judg
Elise sat with an upright posture. Her back straight and her shoulders relaxed"I'm all ears," she replied. Her sitting position reflected her attentiveness and readiness to absorb whatever Jerry had to say"First, I need you to clarify what you just said. Were you indirectly implying that Mr Miller Junior is interested in acquiring MacMatthew Corporation?" Jerry asked"Typical Jerry" Elise muttered, he would never give out information without being certainElise leaned slightly forward "Yes, that's exactly what I mean Jerry. But I need you to tell me what's going on here and I need you to confirm if that will be a good investment or not" Elise explained"If Mansion Miller Junior is the good businessman you say he is and if his good record is anything to go by, then I can say with great measure of conviction that buying MacMatthew Corporation is going to be a good investment" Jerry said with his eyes focused on Elise"That's good. I need you to tell me if there's anything else going o
"Let me get this straight Micah's debt cannot be repaid at once. His father is aware of his debts and he is also aware that Micah has been the one collecting money from the company, correct?" Elise asked"Yes" Jerry answered"If that's the case, why is he lying to his staff? What does he hope to achieve?" Elise asked"It's simple. He's owing workers and he doesn't want to pay. Since the company is losing funds and not making enough to cover for it, he doesn't want to release more money" Jerry answered"Even to workers who have labored and earned their pay?" Elise asked, she was baffled"Even to workers who have earned their pay" Jerry said"That's completely wrong and unfair. Employees deserve to be paid for their work, and it's the responsibility of Mr Michael to ensure that happens" Elise said"Absolutely. When someone takes up a job, they enter into an agreement with their employer. They provide their skills, time, and effort in exchange for a fair wage. Denying them their right
"All right Donald, I'll call you when I'm done" Elise said to Donald and got down from the carShe paused and looked at the signboard in front of her "Pen&Pen Limited" it readGetting the names of those Michael MacMatthew owed wasn't as difficult as they had imagined, with just a phone call to Nina, Elise had gotten the names in less than an hourSo here she was, her first stop for the day, hopefully, she would be able to play her part perfectlyElise exuded an air of professionalism and confidence as she strode into the building, dressed impeccably in a corporate attire. Her tailored charcoal gray pantsuit accentuated her strong and elegant figure, conveying a sense of power and authority. The jacket fitted her perfectly, hugging her shoulders and emphasizing her poiseBeneath the jacket, Elise wore a crisp white button-up blouse, neatly tucked into her pants, exhibiting a sense of classic refinement. The fabric drapes smoothly, highlighting her attention to detail and the importance