“The main issue now is that almost everyone here will go bankrupt if they don't get the money back… so I'm hoping you could take over the case,” Alice said, her eyes riddled with self-pity.“Is it that bad?“ Thomas frowned, his thoughts unknown to all.“Yes… some women here are nursing mothers, and I've told them that I know someone who can bring us out of this mess.“ Alice straightened her shoulders, her face beaming with pride.She had long taken over the role of Mother Teresa, seeing the pitiful masses. However, her aim was far from sincere kindness.Just like her daughter, she loved being in the spotlight even if she couldn't afford the means.Therefore, she contacted Thomas so he could beat the weight of her insatiable greed for fame.“A celebrity wannabe.“ Austin spat inwardly, his thoughts filled with contempt.If he hadn't been in contact with this old hag for years now, he would've been fooled too. Just like others had presently.“Oh?“ Thomas' eyebrows curled up, hearing Alic
The biting words stuck on Austin like a maggot. Yet, he didn't react.He watched as Alice led the nob, her shoulders raised, beaming with utter confidence.He shook his head, seeing her swift change in attitude. Even though she hadn't acted dejectedly that much previously, she still didn't dare enter the company, despite the support of the protesters. Moreover, she never had the thought of leading these people.However, things were different, she now had the support of a rich, young man. With him by her side, not only was Alice confident of getting a refund, but also thought of getting even more. Maybe if Thomas pressured them enough, they would vomit their money alongside damages.“Tsk.'' She clicked her tongue, her eyes looking rueful.“Money is absolute power when he speaks everyone obeys, without questioning.'' Her face reddened, picturing some scenes in her head.She couldn't help but wonder how sweet it would've been if her husband was a tycoon like Thomas, the CEO of an old mon
A couple of days prior to the present time.Raphael, the owner of the insurance company had gone on a short trip to a neighbouring state.After leaving the airport, he headed to a particular destination, his heart racing with every passing moment.The stateless sky cascaded a gloomy shadow on the surroundings, giving Raphael the creeps.However, he summoned his courage and pushed forward. “It's now or never.“' He gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resolve.“This is the only way to save myself… if not, I'd really land in deep waters this time around.“ He forced out a deep breath as he approached an alleyway.The distant, narrow space riddled with impregnable darkness made his heart tremble. However, remembering his mission here, he shrugged, faking an unyielding confidence.Soon, he entered the alleyway, his steps, slow and calculated. His hands also clung to his inner pocket, where the small pistol was. The only weapon he could smuggle in while travelling.“Hands behind your hea
“Otherwise, you'll be shown your place.'' The husky, sinister voice clapped in Thomas' ears, making him shudder as his eyes turned towards the direction of the voice.“Huh?'' His eyes narrowed to a slit, as he saw the approaching figures from the upper floor.“Who are you?'' he asked, his domineering voice forever present.“Hmph.” Raphael snorted as he escorted the mafia boss down to the reception where the commotion was unfolding.“I'm asking again, who are you, or until I smack something in your ears.“ Thomas became agitated, his eyes turning murderous.The three reps, on the other hand, who Thomas mistook for the owners of the insurance company, heaved a sigh of relief.“Sir, you're here.'' They all bowed as Raphael's figure entered their view.They also glanced at the other person beside him, and they couldn't help but throw a questioning look at their boss.However, Raphael brushed past them, ignoring their gazes.Jacob, the mafia boss also ignored them and approached Thomas bef
Silence!Everywhere fell into utter quiescence as Jacob's voice rang in the air, bringing the onlookers to a stop.“Who do you think is standing before you all?'' he said, his eyes sweeping across the room.He had been maintaining silence for a while now, thinking that these noobies would keep quiet. Yet, it appeared that he had completely misunderstood their wit.“And who are you to tell me to stop?“Thomas barked, his body trembling from profuse rage.As time passed, he kept losing face before these ignorant scammers. This battle was no longer a fight to defend the weak… it had turned into a fight of pride, and he wouldn't watch his pride drag through the mire.Fortunately, he came prepared… as though he knew something could go wrong, he had also contacted his underlings.Thomas wasn't dumb either. Even though he acted as though he feared no one, he knew the issue of a protest and a no-name insurance company might have deeper connections than he thought. Hence, he made his men hide
Austin dashed forward at an inhuman speed as he grabbed Alice before anyone could even realize what just transpired.Jacob paused, seeing the gentleman in the corner flicker before returning to his original position with the bitch he was about to stump to death “Huh?'' He knitted his brows as his eyes remained fixed on Austin.The others had yet to realize what happened and the sound of clashes, and meat pounding against meat resonated in the room.After a few moments of clashes, the wall was brought down, and one could see a couple of hefty men flung out of the company, their bodies crashing into the ground.The elderly people who stood before the main entrance, waiting anxiously to see how the scene unfold, gasped, their faces drained of colour.Without them even realizing, they took a few steps back, distancing themselves from the unconscious men on the ground.Back in the room, Raphael also rose, seeing that the fight had escalated more than what he anticipated.“Mi-mister, will
“Hey… wait.'' A man in his late sixties gestured at Austin to stop.Austin turned, seeing a man in a white, baggy shirt and grey pants.Forcing a smile, the man extended his hand to greet Austin, but the latter kept staring at him, refusing to take his hand.''I-I.'' The man gulped.''Will it be too difficult for you to help us get back our money too?':he asked.''Yes it will.'' Austin nodded, turning his back against the man.Sighing in defeat, the man bit his tongue, masking his dissatisfaction as he distanced himself from Austin.Left alone with Alice, an awkward silence enveloped the room, the sound of their breathing breaking it in a calculated rhythm.''How did you do it?': Alice frowned, narrowing her eyes in scepticism.She still found it difficult to believe what just happened earlier. Just a while back, she was all over the place, humiliating Austin, thinking she had arrived.Yet, in a matter of a few minutes, everything turned against her, leaving a sour aftertaste in her m
“Some men should be avoided like the plague, girlies.'' Sarah chuckled, dropping the brown mug in her hand on the glass table.“You don't mean it.'' The co-host of the program facepalmed, giggling in between her incoherent speech.“Of course I do.'' Lana waved her hands, unable to contain her laughter either.They were currently anchoring a program regarding the kind of men out there whom ladies have to bear with all in the name of love.And since they were already on this topic, Sarah felt this was the best opportunity to further humiliate the lowlife her friend was married to for the past few years.Austin was an eyesore to Sarah. To begin with, he cut off her relationship with Lana, limiting their friendship. As though that weren't enough, Austin had once threatened her with her career.Although she knew it was just a fluke, expecting nothing from a dumbass like him, she still felt annoyed, and since then, she had held it in mind to always soil his name whenever she got the opportu