Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Four; Risk Some Goods For The Future Of The Company. Lucas decided to take a long stroll in the late night hours in order to be able to think things straight about how he would approach the matter of getting the damaged products replaced in the shortest time possible. Since he was staying in a hotel in the area where the mall mall was affected, coincidentally, the warehouse that was rented to store the products before the finishing was not so far from the hotel he was staying, within a matter of minutes of walking in the cool breeze of the night, he found himself in front of the warehouse. Realizing where he was, he decided to take a look at the warehouse to ensure that everything was all good. But as soon as he opened the gate, he saw that the lights in the warehouse was on, for this reason, he suspected that there must have been someone inside, then he decided to take a look by himself. But the more he moved closer to the building, the more he saw
Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Five; This IsNot On Us. “There must be someone behind him, find out who it was” Lucas answered, he wasn’t surprised one bit that manager Blanks name would be the first name to be called. Immediately, the manager was sent for, as soon as he came to the front of Lucas, he knelt down and started apologizing. “Sir, you must have mercy on me, please forgive me, I am wrong, I only did it for my family…” manager Chu started weeping. “For your family you let all other families that would have depended on this mall to suffer? Isn’t that a little selfish of you Mr. Blank? What is it that you couldn’t directly talk to me but stab me at the back?” Lucas replied, disappointed that he couldn’t be able to even trust his workers. “Sir my wife is not feeling well, she has a terminal disease and a huge sum of money is needed for the surgery, I can’t be able to pay for it, that’s why when I got an offer just to alternate the temperature, I didn’t think much of it and
Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Six; Talking About Business.“Sir, assuming you return the damaged properties, youare only required to pay sixty percent of the production price which will sum up to ninety thousand dollars.” Hearing this, Lucas didn’t make his decision right away. First he went out and inquired of his procurement team if there was any other company that would be able to deliver those type of products without fail in the stipulated time, but he they were not able to find out of any. And the worst part was that the marketing team said according to their research that the people of these towns where their malls are situated only want these particular edicts form their company, hence LUCAS was left with no option. He accepted their offer of paying more than half the price, at least, It was better than nothing, since he’s not willing to risk changing the date of the launching and still he didn’t want the foreign investors from Sony Heirs to find out about the incident w
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Seven; Doubting One’s Thoughts.Lucas went back to his seat, expecting Vienna to have been scared, or angry or frustrated, whichever one of it, at least she would probably just leave him be alone, but reserves was the case.She stood up in front of him, collected his drink and approached the other side of his table.“Not in the mood of work ha ha ha ha,” she started laughing all of a sudden.“What do you mean you’re not in the mood of all you had to for crying out loud, many peoples lives depend on you and your actions right now, and here you are trying to be drinking away like a man who has lost his pregnant wife what is the meaning of that?” Vienna looked rather disappointed than angry. Lucas stopped at the sounds of her words, it was true that they were business partners, but her words were just too harsh, how could she compare him to a pregnant woman that had lost her child, was he that low in her eyes. “What do you mean, you know nothing of what I
Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Eight; All Depended On Him.Thinking. That right, this is exactly what Lucas does best, thinking his heart out about possible ways he could be able to face his current problems. Because he doesn’t have many experience in running big company’s he also consulted the internet to find out as many information as he could, sometimes reading from scenarios that were similar to his, he would be able to come up with a solution. That is why when his thinking ability was about to fail him now, he decided to go online, in search of any bank, company or industry that would be able to give him that huge amount of money under this limited deadline of now less than one day. All the banks he looked into were saying the same thing as the ones he visited during the day, acquiring loan for him would take at least a week since he doesn’t have a tangible collateral apart from his company and there’s a series of procedures of verifications that needed to be done if he was
Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Nine; I Will Tell You.Lucas immediately picked up Henry’s line and dialed it, luckily for him, Henry picked the call after the second ring. “Lucas, I wonder what kind of news you have for me that you are calling me at this time, after what, a month without as much as hi? or could it be even more?” Henry Maxwell answered as soon as he picked the call.“Oh com on, why are you making it sound like I haven’t been trying hard to keep in touch with you considering how busy I am, you ought to know that even a month is a good time to be in communication..” Lucas answered on a light note.“Oh yeah, how can I forget that Mr. CEO is always busy with business, in that case then why do you bother calling me?” Maxwell replied, although he sounded as if he was very disturbed by the fact that Lucas is suddenly a CEO and no longer has the time to be in communication with Horner colleague, LUCAS knew that he was just pulling his leg so he didn’t let the words get to him
Chapter One Hundred And Forty.; You Must Make Them Pay, Or You PayAfter the call, Lucas stood up and took a cab to the company building, the place he had once worked, and on the way, he thought of ways to approach Mr. Galileo with the topic without sounding so needy or so arrogant. And just like Henry had said, Mr. Galileo was inside his office, and he seemed to have a lot of work in his table that he didn’t even see who had entered his office. Lucas knocked on his door and Mr. Galileo readily told him to enter, but even after telling him to enter the office, he still had his face directly facing a computer screen as he continued to look with keen attention as if he was looking for something. “Henry, what took you so long? You only went out to pick a call and spend up to an hour? Is everything alright at home?” Mr. Galileo asked, without lifting his eyes from the computer.“Hello sir, good evening.” Lucas then took the opportunity to greet Mr. Galileo, thereby announcing his prese
Chapter One Hundred And Forty One, Lesson About Risky Loans “Would he be able to take the risk of taking loan from Mr. Galileo?” Lucas thought about this question really well, and didn’t find it strange one bit. He recalled that during his days when he worked with Mr. Galileo, he didn’t always concern himself with giving people loans, he would immediately get rid of any conversation that was leading to that, hence why many people did not openly ask for loan from him. And apart from two occasions when he had personally met people who were willing to collect a loan from Mr. Galileo, and even at that, they disguised it in the form of some sort of investment, but right now, LUCAS doesn’t have time to beat around the bush, he was willing to take the risks, what’s the worst that can happen anyway? He was sure that Mr. Galileo was not going to do anything risky that would warrant him to loose so much, he knew deep down inside his heart that Mr. Galileo is a nice man, so he was sure that
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