Nathan’s Revenge

6:

Nathan's POV

Six years later

"And now to the business sector. It is no news that there is one certain company that has taken the business world by storm. They have been in existence for generations but over the past few years, they have dominated the business market and toppled over other popular companies. This company is the number one company in the world today. It is now diverse and into almost every sector. Ranging from hotels, pharmaceuticals, clothing brands, airlines, manufacturing cars and jewelry, manufacturing wine, filling stations, schools and so many more. I would never be able to finish the list on time if I decide to continue. This company has caught the attention of every single person either young or old, rich or poor. Everyone knows this company."

"It is no secret that the Knoxville enterprise was able to achieve these great fits after the appointment of the new CEO. Although his identity remains a mystery, we've heard he is a ruthless and merciless businessman who never spared his enemies or competitors. We've all heard he is the son of Mr Simon Knoxville the former CEO...."

I switched off the television cutting the news anchor off. What has the business news of this day turned into? Wasn't she supposed to list the successful companies in the market and their new projects? Instead, she was sitting there blabbering away about what absolutely had nothing to do with her.

I swiveled my chair around to face my huge glass table, with the title of CEO Nathan Knoxville in front of it. I was the CEO the news anchor was blabbering about. I took over from my father four years ago after I traveled out of the country to complete my education. I took lessons in business management and after I graduated, my father handed over the company to me since his health was failing him and he could not afford to undergo too much stress by working hard.

After he apologized for what he did, I forgave him. We are still trying to build up our father-and-son relationship since we were both two complete strangers who were just related by blood. And, I must say we've improved. We were no longer awkward around each other. Knoxville enterprise skyrocketed a lot after I took over. I had always had my eyes on them before I knew the CEO was my father.

I knew the places I wanted them to work on and immediately I took over, I started to work on it. I even expanded the business which made it the global company it is today. Nobody had ever seen my face. No one knew I was the new face of Knoxville enterprise yet. And I intended to keep it that way for the main time.

I suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"Come in," I muttered coldly. My secretary pushed the door open and walked in timidly.

"Good morning sir," she greeted politely. I continued to swivel my chair around without uttering a word in response.

"These are the files you asked me to bring for you," she said holding out the files towards me with trembling hands. I stared from her face to the files on her hand icily.

"I will just drop this here," she dropped the files hurriedly and turned around to run away.

"Wait," I called out to her making her halt in her steps. She turned around slowly.

"What are you wearing?" I asked furrowing my brows. She glanced at her clothes looking confused.

"You look like a clown getting ready for a circus. Why are there so many tacky colors? Do yourself a favor and throw those clothes away. You not only work in a well-known establishment but you are also my secretary. What if the press catches sight of you wearing something so hideous? It would be bad for my reputation," I said to her emotionlessly. She stared at me in shock, her mouth agape.

I raised a brow at her. "I will change out of this right away sir," she quickly replied. I picked up a file from the ones she kept in front of me.

"Get me a cup of coffee right away. Black with no milk or sugar," I ordered without glancing at her. She understood that she was dismissed. Soon enough, I heard the soft clicking of the door. I glanced at my watch and realized I still had enough time to go through the files before my meeting with the board.

I was looking for companies to invest in, bankrupt or dying companies to buy. I wanted to expand my business more and what a better way than this to achieve that. My secretary brought my coffee and placed it on my desk without disturbing me. She left as quietly as she came in. I read the files one after the other till my attention got caught on one particular file. Arkwright group was written boldly in front of the file.

I picked it up curiously dumping the other files on my desk. I smiled gleefully when I read their proposal. I never thought I would get to see the day when the almighty Arkwright group would be at my mercy. I phoned my secretary and she appeared in my office right away. This time around, she had changed out of her tacky clothes.

"Set up a meeting with the Arkwright group right away. I'm ready to invest in their group and I will be going for the meeting myself," I ordered. She stared at me in shock.

"You want to attend a business meeting yourself sir?" she asked.

"Did I stutter?" I uttered coldly.

"I will do as you say right away," she said hurrying out of my office.

I circled the name Arkwright group with my pen. I finally got them right where I wanted them to be. I can finally get my revenge against them. How delightful! It was about time I revealed myself to the curious masses anyway. This is going to be so much fun.