RISE OF THE BILLIONAIRE SON-IN-LAW

Chapter Five - Sir Ren

" Mr Buster, Mr Buster "Ana called, gently tapping him and he opened his eyes.

" We are here " she said and walked out of the car.

Mello rubbed his eyes and got down.

He must have slept off in the car.

About 50 guards instantly gathered around him.

He looked at the exquisite building standing in front of him and must admit he was overwhelmed for a minute.

Daily X was boldly stamped in front of the huge building.

The surrounding was large and there was few exotic cars parked but none spoke of dignity such as his.

Few people stopped to look at him as they were surprised to see the fleet of cars that just drove in.

There were some reporters around but they didn't bother rushing over as they were wondering who he was and it made him smile.

" What's wrong?" Anna asked.

" Nothing, let's go, " He said and they both walked into the building and the guards stood behind.

About 20 men sat around the conference table all talking at the same time when Mello walked in with hands in his pockets, examining the room.

They stopped talking to look at him as he picked one of the seat.

He smiled. " you can go on..." He said and folded his hands.

Anger was clearly visible on their faces but they chose to ignore him.

They thought of him as the new board member with the recently acquired shares that had been ongoing in the news for days.

Ana waited outside and made a call to the state commissioner of security to guard the whole building and walked in a minute later and they bowed on seeing her

She went and took a seat opposite Mello.

Sir Dean who was the head of the board coughed and continued" The budget for this project is $1.2 billion dollars, the shopping mall will be able to house about 50 business and would provide job opportunities for thousands so i think it is a good one. "He added, displaying the construction concepts on the wall projector.

He then turned to Ana as if waiting for a sign of approval and she nodded which made him continue.

" As it seems president Buster couldn't make it, we are going to pass a vote of approval and select the director of this project." Sir Dean said and two envelopes were passed around the tables by the securities and the men quickly took the envelopes inserting their choice inside.

Few minutes later, the envelopes were taken away to the main center of the room.

Mello smiled.

He just watched, he had never been in this kind of meeting and doesn't know how to react yet and he figured he just watch.

Sir Dean stood up after counting the votes.

" 85% went for yes, so this project is stamped and approved. And the top choice for directing this project is Mr Barnes, Congratulations Mr Barnes." he said and everyone clapped except one.

Sir Ren.

He stood up in a laugh.

" No, Because Mr Barnes won't be directing this project"

Mello was confused.

Who was this man?

" Why? " Mr Timi asked.

" Because he's going to quit and hand over to Andrew here" he said and Andrew got up, smiling like he won the lottery.

The board members all stared at themselves in confusion, one could tell they were all scared of him from their faces.

Mello was also surprised, he knew that face anywhere, he was the man who his in-law brought to marry his wife.

Looking at him alone, made Mello filled with anger.

The tension in the room was heavy and the silence went on for a moment before one of them angrily got up.

" I'm not scared of you, Ren. And I am not dropping this project, do whatever you want" Mr Barnes shouted, hitting his fist on the table.

Sir Ren laughed.

He knew he would act that way.

That was why he send his men to drug his daughter at the club and held her hostage to threaten him but his men failed in doing such easy task.

The whole meeting has been pre-planned to happen this way and he would not give them a chance, that money must be his.

He knew Mr Barnes was also a powerful man and they both have always been in clashes involving shares and power.

No one stands up to Ren and live to tell the tale and he made sure to embarrass him for it today today.

He pressed his secret phone to alert his gang in, unaware that the military forces guarding Mello outside had already Intervened to stop any form of riot from happening.

He was getting impatient when his gangs haven't barged in.

Outside, there was fleet of militants of different ranks and colors surrounding the buildings signifying there was someone important there,

NSA ,c.i.a and National intelligence.

Some of sir Ren's men were there as well.

there was also lot of reporters and crowds who wanted to capture what was going on .

Few top officials were also present

" Do what I want? If you go ahead, then your daughter will die, and if you still continue, your first son in Johannesburg will follow. I'm sure you know what I am capable of "he laughed gesturing for Andrew to sit.

Andrew smiled and nodded, feeling proud.

The smile alone was enough to make Mello go crazy.

He didn't care about the threats or about the power hungry individuals before him.

All he cared that moment was that he would not let Andrew have his way.

He angrily stood up.

" Enough!!" He shouted, and everyone turned to him, even Ana was shocked.

Andrew flew up from his seat in shock when he saw Mello.

Murmurs rose among the members.

" That young man is going to kill himself, he should have just looked the other way"

" Sir Ren is going to ruin him"

" That man sure has a lot of confidence and courage for his age, I hope he survives this.

Sir Ren couldn't have any more of it and banged his table.

" Who are you, and how dare you interfere in this!!!" Sir Ren yelled, he was angry he was interrupted because he was always the one doing the interruption.

Andrew stood up and sneered, still reeling from his heart attack.

" How did you enter here, imposter and poverty-stricken fool " Andrew spat and Sir Ren turned to him.

" Do you know him? " Sir Ren asked aggressively and he nodded.

" He's my fiancee house help, he must have framed his way into here, someone arrest him!" He answered and Mello could hear the men gasping.

Someone held Mello's hands, and he turned to see it was Sir Dean

' Apologize, he'll crush you... You have no power against him." Fear evident in his eyes.

Mello smiled, he could feel his anger boiling inside of him.

He couldn't believe there was someone that could threaten him in his own COMPANY!!

The thought alone pissed him off.

But he'll get back to them later, first he has to deal with Andrew.

He turned to Ana and called her.

" Yes sir" she stood up making everyone more shocked, she was the direct assistant to the president and was surprised why she would amswer to him.

And she was also one of the members with the most shares.

Everyone watched with keen Interest.

" What would it take me before I can fire this man here,do I need to sign any papers or documents.. he clearly don't deserve to be here" anger stuck in his voice.

" Nothing. You just have to say the word" Ana nodded.

"" Then Fire this man and stripe him of his shares and of any connections to Daily X enterprises." He shouted and Anna nodded.

Within seconds, militants barged into the room heavily armed.

At first, Sir Ren thought it was a joke and laughed untill He witnessed them pulling Andrew up, threatening him with their guns.

" Sir Ren, Help me! Help me!!" Andrew's screams filled the hall as he was being dragged out.

Everyone just stood, the whole incident looked like a movie to them.

Mello turned back to the wall projector.

" And secondly, I'll like Mr Barnes to be in charge of that project" and Mr Barnes names was instantly displayed on the wall projector

Everyone was beyond shock.

They couldn't even say a word.

They all wondered who he was.

And how much shares he must have amassed for him to be able to influence decisions that easy.

" Can we leave now " he asked Ana and she nodded.

" Who are you? " sir Ren said, his eyes holding more of anger than awe.

Mello smiled little.

" Well... that's left for you to find out" he said and walked out and the militants followed.