Chapter Forty Eight; Saying No To Compliments.“Wait first, you need to survey your environment first, even if it is just with your eye before you get out of the car, usually, it’s good to have people to look out for you by doing this.”Elio stopped talking and looked around before he continued. “But when you don’t want to make a scene, just look at your right and left, then your front and back before you step down, this is necessary for when you become rich, especially since you are looking to join the business world, take this as my first lesson, always look at your back.”Lucas quietly listened and mentally took note of what Mr. Elio was saying l, every little detail counts.After saying that, Elio got out of the car and made way to the restaurant, Lucas followed closely after him.The restaurant had a distinct fragrance in the air which automatically made someone immediately get hungry as soon as he entered.It was also painted in bright red colour which immediately brightened so
Chapter Forty Eight; Did I Just Save You?Definitely not. He was not over thinking things, the look in her eyes clearly says so.Lucas suddenly felt like the place was getting too hot and intense, it was getting out of hand and he probably shouldn’t be there when his Boss talks about such things with his clients.He wasn’t very surprised that such a scenario happened, but he was really bumped that it happened right in front of him.Mr. Galileo? And Miss. Brooks? Is that how those two were? It was there something originally going on among those two before now? Is that the convincing Mr. Galileo needed to do in order to get his clients? Wow. Lucas was thinking about so many things and haven’t still gotten a hang of it, the two g kept talking but he felt like he should just leave the place and excuse himself so that they won’t have to bother about him.“Erm sir, I would like to use the restroom” he suddenly raised his head and said.Then he stood up and went to find where the restroo
Chapter Fifty; Just Go On That Date.“Come over and sit with me, let's talk before she returns,” Mr. Elio gestured for Lucas. Although he didn’t say it out loud, his expression when he saw Lucas coming did all the taking.Lucas saw the expression of his boss and was somewhat relieved that Mr. Galileo probably knew what he was feeling and would make things easier for him.But his next words surprised him to the core.“Miss. Brooks agreed to work with us.” That simple sentence surprised Lucas, “Just Like That?”He had read from the folder that she is particularly picky about who she works with and has a lot of choices.Although EG Tech company is probably the best tech company in the country, there were other advantages for her to use some other tech companies that were good.In fact, she could always just get an international that functions abroad, it would probably be best since she’ll be going international all play once. But she actually agreed to work with Mr. Galileo after just on
Chapter Fifty One; Life Is Going Good.“What is it?” Lucas asked expecting another life lesson, and thought provoking answer from his ‘mentor’ and that he got.“I have helped you get a date with Xaivan Brooks, now whatever you make of that date is totally up to you.”There was a sudden silence in the room.“Except of course you want me to call her and cancel the date” Mr. Galileo said. “No, don't do it!” Lucas almost shouted as he turned around and collected the phone from Mr. Galileo’s hand. Mr. Galileo looked at him, then he looked at his phone and at him.Lucas soon got the idea, “darn it.” He internally cursed himself then he returned the phone. He was too excited that he actually collected Mr. Galileo’s phone, luckily the man didn’t do anything for him which was totally unexpected.In fact, he was beginning to think that the man sitting behind him was not the man that he had been hearing of or reading about. This man seemed more flexible and down to earth than even he himsel
Chapter Fifty Two.Day Off“Work.” That’s right, although it’s a temporary wok, Lucas is more than happy to engage himself on the researches and plan for a better template that would suit Miss. Brook’s fashion brand.He sat on his study table, with bright light above him and his laptop in front of him and continued to work on the task that Mr. Galileo gave him.After reaching a substantial stage, he decided to retire for the night.He took his bath, finished his night routine and lay down on his bed.But Lucas wasn’t able to sleep, even after he’s done everything, he just lay there with his eyes open, looking at the white ceiling as he medicated on all that Mr. Galileo had mentioned to him earlier.“Mr. Galileo is a smart man, Janes had really helped me by telling me about him, I should also be grateful for Vienna too.” Those were Lucas’s last words before he drifted off to sleep.The next morning, Lucas woke up a little big late today so he didn’t bother eating food. He just bought s
Chapter Fifty Three; Business Proposal.He had not eaten.It was only at around one am in the night that Lucas turned and turned on his bed, he couldn’t get himself to sleep well no matter what.Lucas held his stomach and tried to wait until the morning. But when he could not hold the hunger any longer, he stringed down the stairs and almost fell down at the corridor. He went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. Luckily for him, there were food inside the fridge. Lucas thought that it might have been cooked for him to eat but because he didn’t, it was kept in the fridge.He brought out the white rice from the feisty and Heather it a little in the microwave. Then he looked for the soy sauce and added it on his food. He sat down on the chair in the kitchen where the aunties usually seat to eat their food and consumed up to two plates of rice.By the time Lucas was done, he took a glass cup of water to push down the meal and proceeded to wash the plates. Then he sat in the kitchen a
Chapter Fifty Four; Beating Traffic To Meet A Client.Lucas dipped his hand into his pocket again, and the next time he brought it out, he held his phone which was ringing.He heckled the caller name and saw that it was Henry so he casually picked the call and even started joking around.“Hey sir Mr Maxwell, just one day I’m not in the office and you miss me already? I didn’t know I have that much effect on you.”Laces thought that even if it wasn’t the case, there must have been a reason why Henry called him right? Since he wanted to loosen up a bit, he exuded fir the first time in his life to joke around with people on the cell phone.Although Lucas joked around, his tone was a bitt serious which made Henry who was in the other line to loose patience with him. “Very funny James, but I am not interested in men so stop thinking that I can not go a day without talking to you. You do know that you are currently still working right? Even though you have a day off,?” Henry’s articulated
Chapter Fifty Five; Her Mother In Mind.My confusion was finally cleared when she said, “We’ll just buy the food here first and then I’ll show you some of my designs in order for you to understand my style and pick the right theme for the website.”Lucas understood what she was talking about and agreed with her. She took him to a boutique that was opposite the Chinese restaurant first.“Miss Brooks.” The lady behind the counter greeted her with a bow the moment she entered. “Thank you Joyce, can you get us a meal for two from the Chinese restaurant and bring it here?” “Yes ma.” The woman bowed, took some money and went out to do what she was told. Meanwhile, Xaiven told Lucas to sit fist on the sofa as she went upstairs to get something. He simply complied, but when she was gone for a long time, Lucas began to feel uneasy and stood up from the sofa and walked around the boutique to ease the uneasiness he was feeling inside of him.After a while, The lady who was a called Joy by t
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