Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Four; it was All Melissa Baron’s Doing Melissa Baron could not overcome the temptation of looking at the picture most especially because it was the face of someone she knew very well and was familiar with the face of the person that’s on the picture. Was it Lucas? How could it be? And how could he get all those pictures? They looked like they were not taken just one day or in just one place, so there could only be one explanation to that picture, Patrick had someone follow Lucas and snap pictures of him. Yes! That was definitely what had happened, which isn’t entirely weird of out of normal, after all, LUCAS isn’t a stranger to him. This could only mean two things, one is that Patrick was actually definitely interested in Lucas that is why he would even have someone follow Lucas. But even as she thought about it, she couldn’t help but wonder if this is actually for good or the opposite of good. Was it a good sign or not? Was Patrick already planning
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Five; I will Do That When I Get Old. After making sure that his mother was safely outside, like a felal son, finally deciding to talk to his father about a heart to heart topic with the secret hope of saving his mother some of the hard time she’s going through with his father. He had always seen seen his his father treated his mother, most times he was really good to her, and she was good to him, and they would act like youths in love. But then again, there were also days that he was awfully be bad to her and no matter how Kevin tried to think about it, he wouldn’t even understand the basic of their arguments, it was always for some baseless reason that he felt there was another deep reason that’s the root of all their misunderstanding, but he had always tried to stay out of the issues of the adults as his grandfather had always told him to do. But now that his father had actually considered him to to try the family business, by bringing him to the bi
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Six; With Time, His Eyes Will Open And He Would Be able To See. When Melissa left the study room at the demand of her husband, at first she was so scared about and really confused about what has been happening in the house ever since morning and she was really skeptical about leaving the two of them in the study alone, what if Patrick vented his anger on his son? But then again,when she recalled the way the father and son had lived together, they were alwaysable to be tolerant of each other, and no matter how much she wrecked her brain, she still wasn’t able to think of any single instance where the two of them, Patrick and Kevin Baron had been at odds at each other.Even though Patrick could easily loose his temper, sometimes even over just minor things, he was always considerate of his son and always delibrately leaves his son out of it. That alone was enough reason for Melissa Bafon to be convinced that the two father and son could be alright alone
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Seven; An Expensive Joke. Lucas turned back to see Vienna and James in an awkward position. Vienna was still seated on the sofa seat in his office with her head laid back beyond the seat and she had her hands suspended up in the air, while James was inclined over her body, one of his hands also suspended in the air close to hers and the other was holding the bottle away from her. Lucas didn’t se the glass that fell from her hand when he was trying to get the wine glass from her, but he saw them like that, “Oh!” He was startled and loudly externally exclaimed by the ambiguous position they were both at. James looked up at him and felt the need to explain himself, “It’s not what you think, she’s drinking too much and I just try to stop her so she doesn’t get too drunk, she still has to go home, but she wouldn’t let go of the cup and it ended up falling and breaking behind the sofa, I’ll quickly get the mop stick now…” James said and in a hurry wanted to
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Eight; Meeting with The Investors. Lucas just lifted up his head and looked at the people in front of him without actually saying anything for a while. “So? Are you not going to say anything?” Vienna asked him, unable to continue to stay patient.m any longer. “It’s not everything you read in the newspaper that you take for it to be true, they only report what they want you to hear.” Lucas simply explained it to her. “That is not what I am asking you of, but if you insist that the Daily Nations news paper is lying, then why don’t you tell us the truth then?” Vienna challenged him. “I didn’t say they were lying…” Lucas wanted to correct her from mishearing his words. But when he thought of how stressful it was going to be to explain it and make her understand, he gave up on the idea and just tried to make her understand at least what happened there because he knew for this this nagging woman would not let him go until he at least explains it to her in
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Nine. Negative And Positive Popularity. They went two of them and came back weigh a third persons c the Director at Sony Heirs who was carefully selected by the board of directors to go over to their country and see their progress first, confirm everything they said was true and the visibility of everything falling through. If he should find anything said to be false, then the investment contract between them would be canceled. Of cause because they had nothing to hide, they agreed to the demands of their sponsors and came back with Director Sylvester Kingsley. Because of the time difference, they ended up arriving in the night, so a hotel was lodged fir him to stay while he was there, and everyone went to rest in his house. The next day, they embarked on journey to all the different states where land had already been acquired where those balls would be built. One day was not enough to round all the eight states and areas, so that day they only went
Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Five, ; Thinking About The Past But whenever Lucas was alone, he couldn’t help but think back to those days when members of the Baron family would always make fun of him and about times that he tried to associate himself with any member of the Baron Family and how they ridiculed him. … “This place is only reserved for the exclusives, you mister are not qualified to set foot here, now get away with this your ugly old shirt” A receptionist in one of the branches of Baron stores had humiliated and disgraced him when he was still a nobody, but a young orphaned boy looking for a job to be able to cater for his immediate needs like accommodation, after hearing some people discussing about it to themselves when he went out for a morning jog. He had overheard the two people in front of him talking about the benefits of working with the enterprise which apparently came with a minimum salary, a travel allowance and a place to stay, it would have easily solved
Chapter One Hundred And Thirty One; Does Water Destroy? Having going through all the stressful process of making sure that the building of the malls was completed in the shortest time possible, LUCAS could now relax a little bit because there were a designated people that were supposed to handle the organization of the launching day which was to hold in a week time. So far now, more products were expected to come in from their partners and suppliers that were bringing the products that had been purchased to be sold in the market. That was why today Lucas did not go to work and decided to heed to the words of his mother which is to go out and have some quality time with her. They were currently seated in a seven star hotel, in the open against the wishes of his mother who dreaded being found out by her husband and father in law.But Lucas believed that the best way to make something is the make it public, once it’s public knowledge, you am an always find your way around it, and mos
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Eight; Is This How It Ends?Inside the mansion Bafon mansion, the atmosphere was tense, tinged with a sense of worry and unease. News of Lucas' disappearance had spread like wildfire, sending shockwaves through the household.In the opulent study, Grandpa Baron, with his aged face etched with concern, paced back and forth. His footsteps echoed against the polished marble floor, mirroring the rhythm of his troubled thoughts. His eyes, once sharp and piercing, now carried a weight of anxiety and suspicion.Though Grandpa Baron cared deeply for his grandson, a nagging doubt had taken root in his heart. He couldn't shake the feeling that Kevin, his beloved but troubled grandson, may have played a role in Lucas' sudden disappearance. It pained him to entertain such thoughts, but the pieces of the puzzle seemed to point in that direction.However, Grandpa Baron was a master of disguise, adept at concealing his true feelings. He couldn't bear to burden Lucas' pa
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Nine; Advice Interpreted In The Wrong Way. “Don’t be paranoid? You think I am paranoid?” Kevin looked up at him “Yes, keep your cool, he’ll be alright.” Lucas tried to calm the young man in front of him now, but Kevin refused to ge calmed. “It’s easy for you to say that right, you want him to die don’t you? From nowhere you come into our lives, first you joined the company and tried to be on everyone’s good book, and then what? You have my father give you half of his shares and make you the president, isn’t that your plan all along? You did all this right?” Kevin screamed at the top of his lungs as he painted accusing fingers at LUCAS. “Why would I have to do that, Mr. Baron brought me home by himself, you know this Kevin, don’t be getting ideas.” Right now, Kevin was being reminded of all those rich and spilt kids that would just blame anything around them when things didn’t go their way.“Wrong, you are wrong, what I know is that you were the one
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Six; Mr. Patrick’s Confession Time.When Kevin said he will not let him down, he knew that it was easier said than done. Lucas had already made significant contribution and it would be hard for Kevin who is carefree and a little more laid back about business to catch up with him. That is why he didn’t want to accept Lucas at furst because he didn’t want Kevin to have such fierce competition with Lucas who grew up so lowly. Their conversation between Him and Patrick his son simtill lingered in his mind to this day when Payrick came to him regarding Lucas. "Patrick," Grandpa Baron's voice boomed, filled with a mixture of anger and frustration. "I cannot comprehend why you have become so enamored with this newfound son of yours. We have managed just fine without him all these years, and suddenly you're bending over backward to accommodate his every whim."Patrick, with a calm demeanor, maintained eye contact with his father, determined to make his point.
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Five; Advice to Favourite Grandson In the lavish and stately study of Grandpa Baron, a profound conversation was about to unfold. The room exuded an air of wisdom and experience, adorned with antique furniture and shelves lined with books that whispered tales of generations past. The Baron, with his silver mane and commanding presence, sat behind an ornate desk, his eyes filled with a mix of fondness and concern as Kevin entered."Kevin, my dear grandson," the Baron began, his voice carrying the weight of authority and wisdom. "I have called you here today to discuss the future of Baron Enterprise, and more importantly, your place within it."Kevin listened intently, a mixture of anticipation and apprehension coursing through his veins. He respected and admired his grandfather, and to be entrusted with the fate of the family legacy was both a great honor and a weighty responsibility.Even before Grandpa Bar
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Four; Sacrificing for the family As Lucas stood before the board, he could sense the anticipation in the room. The proposal he was about to present carried with it the weight of his hopes and aspirations for Baron Enterprise. It was a solution born out of careful analysis, creative thinking, and a deep understanding of the changing business landscape.“This is not necessarily selling my company, but I am thinking of a possible partnership or even merger.” Lucas answered, really surpri ng who heard him saying he was practically giving up his company for Baron Enterprise.The plan is having a merger with his company that’s in charge of changing accepting orders from people abroad and online.Taking a deep breath, Lucas began to outline his vision. He described his plan to merge Baron Enterprise with the company he had founded an innovative platform that connected online and local buyers directly with traders and produc
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Three; Wanted For A ReasonAs Lucas stepped into his new office, his mind was still reeling from the whirlwind of events that had unfolded so swiftly. The spacious room exuded an air of authority, with its sleek furniture, towering bookshelves, and the panoramic view of the city skyline stretching out before him. It was a physical manifestation of the responsibility that now rested on his shoulders.He took a moment to collect himself, inhaling deeply to steady his racing heart. This was the place where he was meant to make decisions that would shape the future of Baron Enterprise but was this right or are things moving a little too fast? But before he could even settle with his thoughts in his seat, a knock at the door interrupted his thoughts.Kevin's voice, tinged with a thinly veiled disdain, called out, "Lucas, may I have a word with you?"Lucas glanced at the door, surprised by his brother's sudden appearance. He motioned for Kevin to enter, his m
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Two; Lucas Becomes The New Director of Baron Enterprise.As Lucas stepped into the grand boardroom, his heart pounded in his chest. The anticipation in the air was palpable, mingling with a sense of nervous energy. He took in the magnificence of the room, the polished mahogany table, the plush leather chairs, and the gleaming chandeliers casting a warm glow and he could only conclude in his mind that the Barons do live making their environment stand out in a grand way.A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned towards Lucas. The members of the board, distinguished individuals with years of experience etched into their faces and regarded him with a mixture of curiosity and respect. Lucas felt a knot forming in his stomach as he realised that he was the centre of attention.The chairman of the board, Mr. Patrick Baron rose from his seat. His voice resonated with authority as he addressed the room. "Ladies and gentlemen, allow
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty One; LUCAS Is Now Mr. Family Man“Sir, I will lead you to your office,” the secretary who was standing in front of Lucas said bringing him back to reality as he seemed to be zoning off too much today. “Alright. Did Mr. Baron tell you why I am here?” He asked? The secretary but the secretary politely told him that he was following orders and was simply asked to bring him to his office. Lucas wanted to ask Kevin what was really going on but Kevin had already disappeared into his office and knocked the door really hard. It was enough sign to tell Lucas to keep off so he just went to his office as the secretary lead the way. Taking a look at the office, it was a very spacious office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bustling city below, Lucas found himself standing in his new workspace. The room was meticulously decorated, exuding a sense of sophistication and power. A sleek desk, adorned with state-of-the-art technology, dominated the space.
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty;; The Life Of A Young Master The table was quiet for a long time after Grandpa Baron said that. No one knew what to say or what to do, especially Lucas who just continued eating as if he did not hear anything. “I think what father meant is that we’re happy to have you here.” Patrick said after a while, Melissa just squeezed LUCAS arm reassuringly. After that, no one said anything else until they finished eating and Lucas decided to show himself again, by taking his plates to the kitchen.When Patrick saw him lifting his plate, he immediateky salvaged him by calling his attention, “Lucas, keep that plate and go get ready, it’s about time you get to work.” Patrick said. Lucas looked puzzled, his brow furrowing. He glanced down at his outfit, the same suit he had worn the previous day, and couldn't understand why there was an issue. After all, it was his best suit, meticulously chosen for the occasion, and he had even made sure to have it cleaned by the