"Give me the phone," Shadrach replied with a nervous voice.Catherine followed him down the stairs towards the telephone hung on the wall."Hello, Shadrach Marshall on the line," Shadrach said, staring at Catherine who nudged him on."Hello Mr Marshall, the Don would like to speak to you. Hold on for him."Shadrach left out a sharp breath."Hello, Mr Marshall. I've gone through your proposal and I have found it quite expectional from the rest. Will you be available tomorrow so we can seal the deal?" Don asked.Shadrach felt so elated that he couldn't express the joy he was feeling. "Yes sir. I will be there first thing tomorrow morning.""Good. Looking forward to working with you."Then, the call went dead.Shadrach dropped the telephone and Catherine gave him an anxious look. "What did they say?""I have gotten the contract!" Shadrach announced with a big smile on his face."Oh my God!" Catherine screamed, covering her mouth. "I told you, didn't I? Just have hope."Tears of joy fille
The Marshall's Residence.Shadrach walked into the Villa with a big smile on his face. He clutched the black file in his hands with a triumphant smile on his face. He had just bagged a contract with Mega Conglomerate and he just signed the contract with them. He was sure that Chandler would finally hold him up with high regard. "Father, I'm here with the signed documents," Shadrach announced, entering into the living room. He was met by Melvin who was sitting close to his father and stared at him with a smirk on his face as he walked towards them. Shadrach didn't understand the reason for that type of smile and only smiled at him. "Give them to Melvin," Chandler replied without looking at him. Shadrach raised a brow of confusion. "Why should I give them to Melvin?" "I said give them to Melvin. You're in no position to ask me questions!" Shadrach swallowed and looked towards Melvin, stretching out the file in his hands towards him. Melvin gave out a smile and grabbed it from
Leonard stepped into the hotel with his hands within his pockets. Immediately James sighted him, he ran towards him holding his arm. "Who invited you here?" James asked angrily. "I did," A voice sounded behind him. James turned around and Amelia folded her arms behind him. "You did? Why? Don't you know that he's not wanted anywhere around us? What's wrong with you Amelia?" "Nothing's wrong with me dad. Leonard is a friend of both I and Emily and since Emily's friends are around there's no harm in inviting him over," Amelia replied. Rosalie walked towards James and held his hand. "Honey, let's not create a scene here. The guests are watching." Collins who was exchanging pleasantries with the guests, looked around and his eyes met with Leonard's who was staring at him with an expressionless face. He let out a smirk and walked towards him. "Hey uncle, don't kick him out. Let him have the luxury of what it's means to attend a luxurious engagement ceremony like this," Collins said wi
"Destroy every damn thing!"Bang! Bang! Burly men walked into the venue with clubs, scattering everywhere. Popping up the balloons and destroying the decorations. The guests began to run away while screaming. James was filled with shock as he watched them destroy the decorations in the hall. Collins exchanged worried glances with his father, who swallowed hard upon seeing some men dressed in suit walking behind the burly men. "Fidelis Parker, the nerves of you!" One said. James was utterly confused and so he walked towards them. "What are you doing? Stop this!" "Mister, we have no business with you only him," One pointed at Fidelis, who broke out in cold sweat. James turned around to look at Fidelis who was too dazzled to speak and glanced back at them. "What do you mean by that? You're distorting an engagement ceremony!" "Get out of the way!" They pushed James away to the floor. "James!" "Father!" Rosalie and Emily ran towards him to help him up. Leonard crossed his arms
Leonard walked into the house looking exhausted. He heard some whispers and sighs of someone crying and decided to walk slowly and quietly so as not to be heard."So father actually gave the position up to Melvin after all you have done? After all the stress you went through" Catherine said with a sniff."Yes darling, but I'm not worried after all we are all Marshalls and it doesn't really matter who handles the contract all that matters is that we won the contract," Shadrach replied with a sad smile."But you got no credit for what you did. It's not fair, father's being unfair to us. I will go now and speak to him," Catherine said, wiping her tears and standing up.Shadrach held her hand, stopping her. "No, don't. The decision was actually for the best because if I had been given that position, I would not be able to spend time with you like I do.""Besides, if you go there now, you'll only get bullied and I wouldn't like that."Catherine sniffed, tears welling up in her eyes. "You'r
"No! I'm not going anywhere. I came here to get this done with and I'm not leaving here until I'm done with it!" Saying this, he ran towards the unguarded doors. "Hey! Come back here!" "Dad!" Victor and guards ran after him. The guards caught up with him and held him down. "What's going on here?!" A voice sounded in front of them. The guards suddenly stood at ease with utmost respect etched on their faces while still holding Melvin down. Victor stared at the man before him, finding his aura peculiar and very intimidating. This man's features were very daunting and also domineering. He was the famous Don Bosco! He finally had the chance to see him face to face. "Uhm, sir." Don turned to look at Victor who was visibly shaking. "Yes? Speak up!" Victor flinched under the authoritative sound of his voice. "Well, I…I and my father came to see you concerning the contract that your signed with our family but we were stopped by the guards seeing that you never requested to see us."
The Marshall's Residence."Dad, they are here," Melvin announced, staring at Shadrach with malice.Chandler turned around. He was full with rage as he stared at Leonard and his father. "Shadrach, what is this I hear about you?"Shadrach raised a brow in confusion. "What are you talking about father?""You're trying to play dumb right?"Shadrach shook his head, still confused. "I still don't understand father. Did something happen at the company?"Leonard folded his arms behind his back and stared at Chandler. He had a knowing gaze in his eyes. Just as he had guessed, it was about the contract."Wasn't that contract for the family?" Chandler asked."Yes father. It was.""Oh I see."Melvin walked towards Shadrach with hatred in his eyes. "All because of you, the contract has been cancelled. Who asked you to sign on behalf of the family?! Are you even part of the family?!""Do you know what that has costs us?""You have lost the contract?!" Shadrach asked, wide eyed."Yes!" Melvin yelled
"Leonard, can you actually believe that father apologized to me? It just seems so unreal," Shadrach said a wide smile.Leonard glanced at him from the steering wheel and sighed heavily.Shadrach noticed and asked, "Leonard, what's wrong? You have not spoken a word since we left the villa. Is anything the matter?""Dad, don't you think that apology seems fake?" Leonard asked.Shadrach raised a brow. "What do you mean by that?""Just like you've said, it's seems so unreal. I haven't proven my innocence yet, no evidences to show that I wasn't involved in the scandal. Grandpa can't just suddenly decide to apologize to you over his past behaviour towards you, it just doesn't seem right to me."Shadrach chuckled slightly. "You're just been paranoid. I'm sure your grandpa has forgotten all that now, all that matters is that he has finally recognised us as family once again.""You sound so certain," Leonard said, looking at him."I am. Father is someone who is pride filled, he wouldn't apolog