Elena knew she had no choice but to do as Vivienne demanded, she stood in front of the room, taking a deep breath to calm her nerves. She had called a family meeting, and they were all waiting for her, including Vivienne, who was watching her with an icy gaze."What my precious daughter, you called for a family meeting, hope there is nothing seriously wrong". Elena's heart raced as she opened the door and began to speak."Nothing wrong," she started, her voice trembling. "I've been thinking a lot about my role as CEO, and I've come to realize that I don't want to do it anymore."Mr. Augustus looked at her with concern. "What's that, daughter? You're giving up the company? Why?, How?, Is there any one threatening you?, In just a few months in the company you have elevated it, and the profit has skyrocketed, why!".Elena took another deep breath before continuing. "Yesh, Grandfather, it's not that. It's just... being CEO is not my passion, I want to do something else".The room fell si
Alexander and Olivia sat in the car, the silence between them thick and heavy. Alexander was the one driving and he didn't have the idea of where he was going.Olivia tried to break the silence, but Alexander wasn't having it."Alexander… I am," Olivia said, her voice soft and sultry."Shut up, Olivia," Alexander growled, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "Just shut up."Olivia pouted, her lips curling into a sulk.The silence continued, the only sound the hum of the engine and the rush of the wind outside. Alexander's mind raced with thoughts of Elena and the hurt he had caused her. He couldn't bear the thought of losing her, and he knew he had to make things right.But for now, he just drove, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, his heart heavy with regret.Olivia then stopped in the middle of the road."Please, get out", his voice was silent but stern."I am sorry..", she said."Just get out", he roared at him.Olivia then quietly opened the car and left. ALEXANDER was frustrated and
Alexander read what was written in the book, and couldn't help but frown. So, this must be the book his father was killed for. The book consisted of many high-profile people and politicians in a secret group, planning a coup on the present president and selling the country off. The only name he recognized was Mr. Harrington. He was still scanning the pages when his phone rang. It was Elena."Hello, Elena," he answered."Hello… Alexander… I am sorry, I… misunderstood you, I should have listened to you and trusted you", she apologized.Alexander was confused at first then realized that Olivia had gone to clear the confusion."Elena, I will never cheat on you, yeah… I shouldn't have been in that position but I didn't cheat on you", Alexander said."Okay, let's meet at Charles' school"."Okay, I'm on my way," he replied, and Elena immediately hung up.Alexander took the book with him and headed to meet Elena. When he arrived, Elena was already there with Charles. Charles rushed towards Al
Max denied vehemently if being bullied and the principal dismissed the case. And warned Alexander and Elena that doing this could make them sued.They walked out of the office while the principal made Max stay in the office with her."Well, we did our best", Elena stated. And Alexander nodded.Charles was very angry as he swiftly turned to them, "I told you not to make a big deal out of it, I told you to stay out of this, now you will make Max unfriend me, he is the only friend I ever had", he cried.Elena soothed him, "you see that we tried our best, but max deny it""Then what?, What next, he will just unfriend me, and nothing more, I caused this, I shouldn't have told you", he said and walked in fast paced waiting for them beside the car.Elena nodded, "my sweet son finally has to make friends and we messed it up!""He is not worthy to he his friend, he shouldn't deny an assault when we are trying to help", Alexander said."You shouldn't say that, no joke wants to become a coward
"There is nothing you can do, Ed have to endure this painful life, he has to endure it", the man lamented.Alexander Stern at him,"you don't have to let your child suffer this, you don't have to let him suffer for your failure, being poor doesn't justify your actions, put that at your mind".The man sniffled as he nodded, "I know…I know, I just have no choice", he started crying."Okay, I will give you $50 million dollars to start your life", he simply said.The man and his son raised up Thier heads at him and the man suddenly burst into my cries, "You don't have to joke in us, this isn't funny… please"."I am not joking, I will give you $50 million dollars.. in fact, let me make it $100 million dollars, just so you can start your life", he said, dipping his hand in his pocket.The man stopped crying and gazed up at him, "You mean, you will give us $100 million dollars!"."Yea"."That's alot, how… how…", the man stammered not knowing what to say."Chill, my account balance can't even
Alexander returned home, and Elena had already cooked for him. he wanted and inhaled the delicious food."Nice scent", he said, then he struck to him that Elena was presently the CEO of the company, and she had been at home all this while."Elena, why are you not in the company", he said.Elena shrugged it off and pretended like she didn't hear, but Alexander asked again, "Elena, why are you not in the company? You're the CEO, shouldn't you be there?"Elena sighed and put down the dish she was holding, "Alexander, I have stopped being the CEO"Alexander raised an eyebrow, "why".Elena hesitated, then finally spoke up, "nothing, I just wish to resign, I don't want to be Disturbed".Alexander's expression turned serious, and walked slowly towards her, then held her shoulder gently, "Elena, I can tell something is wrong, you can tell me"Elena shook her head, she found it embarrassing to tell Alexander about what really happened. She was literally naked with the man.Alexander's eyes nar
Mr. Agustus has no other choice than to give up his company to one of his companies. He had a terminal heart disease and he is dying. He didn't want to let them know netire, but now it was becoming obvious. There was no My child presently that deserves to end the company, Vivienne Has the spirit and the experience, but she was too short tempered and might cause a lot of damage to the company, and it's very obvious she was also the one controlling his husband. She was the only option.He called for the meeting to appoint another CEO, everyone knew it would be Vivienne.They were all in the room as Mr. Augustus started."Children and grandchildren ," Mr. Augustus began, his voice weak but determined. "I'm sure you've all noticed my health hasn't been well lately. My heart disease has taken a turn for the worse, and I'm afraid I don't have much time left."The room fell silent, with shocked expressions on everyone's faces."I know this comes as a shock, but I've made the difficult deci
Desmond waited impatiently in the cafe for his sister. He was so anxious because the mission they were on, his sister suddenly stopped responding. All he needed was just a password and they were free to go, and get the money, but Tracy had been acting strange, now she wanted to meet with him.Just then, Tracy entered, dressed in a black sweater and long socks, she sat in front of her brother."Hey… what the hell are you doing, why do you just suddenly stopped texting me, we are almost there!, Or have you get caught!", Desmond rushed out his words.Tracy sighed, her eyes avoiding her brother's gaze. "Desmond, I know you're upset, but I had to stop. I couldn't keep going on with this mission."Desmond's face turned red with anger. "What are you talking about? We're so close to getting the password and the money! You can't just quit now! You started this why just quit"Tracy shook her head, her voice firm. "I'm not quitting, Desmond. I'm stopping. There's a difference."Desmond's eyes na