"Fiance?" Junior asked. He was really perplexed"How can someone as nice as you be engaged to a man like that?" Junior asked EliseElise was about answering when a voice from behind stopped her"Well, well, look who we have here. Elise and the good for nothing son-in-law of the Banks family or should I say former son-in-law?" Xavier Harkin asked with a smirk on his faceJunior and Elise turned to look at him, he was standing alone"Hi Xavier. Junior and I bumped Into each other and we decided to hang out for a bit, we were just about to leave" Elise explained"For starters, I wasn't even aware that you, my fiance, are friends with this man. Secondly, this is a really expensive restaurant, the likes of Junior can never afford to dine here, which means you're the one paying for everything" Xavier said"You're wrong, Junior paid for everything and yes, we're friends, that's all. And what about the lady you walked in with? I don't see her" Elise said"Junior paid for what? Very funny, I'l
Junior stood in front of the floor length mirror in his room. He was dressed in a tuxedo and had an expensive Rolex wristwatch on his wristToday was the day his father would introduce him to the company as his heir, he needed to look the partAfter checking his reflection once more and he was satisfied, he dashed out of his roomHis parents were waiting for him when he got downstairs. After exchanging greetings and having a light breakfast, he and his dad hurried off to D'Miller brandUpon arrival, Junior and Mansion went to the company conference room where all the staffs were gathered, Mansion Miller stood in the middle of the room to address everyone"Dear colleagues, It is with mixed emotions that I stand before you today. After many years of serving as your CEO, I have decided that it is time for me to retire. This is a decision that I have been contemplating for some time now, and I am confident that it is the right one for me and for the companyAs I prepare to step down, I am
"It still feels like a dream" Elise Chapman said excitedly to her father. They were both seated in the living room of their modest home"I can't believe I no longer have to go to MacMatthew corporation and deal with Xavier anymore" Elise said "Congratulations once again dear, I'm proud of you" Charles Chapman said to his daughter"Thank you, Dad. I just want to be able to take care of you and mum" Elise said"I know and I'm really grateful to have a self sacrificing daughter like you. I'm really sorry about everything you had to go through with Xavier" Charles said, a look of remorse on his face"It's ok dad, you don't have to apologize. I was only doing my part, I love you and mum very much and I'll do anything to keep you both safe" Elise said"I also want you to be safe as well. Are you sure you're going to be safe working for such a big brand? We already have the Harkin family against us, we don't want to attract more enemies" Charles said, a concerned look on his face"You ha
Months flew by quickly Elise and her parents had expected the Harkins to try and hurt them in one way or the other, surprisingly, nothing had happened, so, they decided to carry on with their livesElise adjusted to working for Junior. With her pay, she was able to move her family into a befitting home in a secure area in town. She even wanted her parents to retire but her father said he wasn't readyEarlier, he had gone searching for a job at a renowned bakery and luckily, he was able to get the jobInfact, the bakery owner was really happy to have him work with them, due to his experienceHe was supposed to be resuming that monday, so, Elise decided to take a minute to call and ask him how it was going"Hey Dad" Elise said immediately he answered the phone"Hi dear. How're you doing?" Charles asked his daughter"I'm ok. I'm just calling to check in on you. How's your first day at the bakery going?" Elise asked. She had a smile on her face, even though she knew her father couldn'
"A bakery? You intend to get Jennifer Harkin to sell her multi-million dollar cosmetic complex to you, so you can open a bakery for my dad?" Elise asked Junior "Exactly" Junior replied, a huge smile on his face "Think about it. What could slap harder than finding out that a complex you love and cherish was taken from you and given to a man you loathe, a man who you got fired from a bakery? To make things worse, it was converted to a bakery for the same man? A small sized bakery, since that's what your dad wants, Jennifer is going to be bamboozled" Junior said "I don't know Junior, this idea just seems so crazy. I am sure that complex can be used for something better, it's In a very strategic location" Elise replied "Do not worry about it. There's more than enough space there, we can always establish something else later, but for now, the goal is to convert it to 'The Chapman's Bakery''' Junior said Junior and Elise were still going over the plan for the bakery and other importa
Mansion Miller Junior was sweating profusely Junior decided to hit the gym and got a gym membership card into a gym in the city meant for the elitesHe decided his financial status was not the only thing he wanted to change. He needed to change his physical appearance as well, he wanted his looks to match his name, he intended to be almost unrecognizable when he revealed his identityChecking his wristwatch, he saw that he still had about 20 more minutes to go, he decided to quickly grab a drink because he was feeling thirstyJunior had just finished drinking and was about returning the bottle into his bag when a voice called his name from behindTurning around, Junior was surprised to find Xavier Harkin in front of him, and he wasn't alone, his mother, Jennifer Harkin was with him, from their attire, it was obvious they were there to work out"Hello Xavier" Junior greeted"When we first walked in here, I saw someone on the treadmill and I thought to myself, this person looks famil
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