Chapter Eighty Five; Laying Low and Being Alone.There was a moment of silence between them, LUCAS quietly processed the aitauation so that he would make the right choice. After all, there were many things that Elio could possibly do for him, but now that he was asked, he had to think carefully. “You can’t possibly tell me that there is nothing you want from me Lucas, so spit it out.” Elio Galileo said with a little impatience. When he was sure about what he wanted, he looked directly into Mr. Galileo and spike up.“Actually, there is one thing that I would like you to do for me.” Lucas decided to use this opportunity as he remembered the promise he made to James.“Go ahead.” Mr. Galileo said, expecting Lucas to ask him something related to work again, but Lucas caught him off guard. “I would like you to meet someone, his name is James, he said he’s your cousin.” Lucas says, making his demand very short and simple.“You’Re still in touch with him?” Mr. Galileo asked, he didn’t loo
Chapter Eighty Six; A ButlerJames parked the car and went inside the building, there was a man at the entrance who directed him on where to go.As soon as he lead James to the living room, he turned around and left, without any more words, even after James asked him where Elio was. What’s with all that? James shook his head and faced the living room, it was pitch dark due to all the windows and doors being closed, it also didn’t help since all the furnitures were dark colors, even the paint was dark blue. James squinted his eyes at the sudden darkness which was compared to the bright atmosphere right outside the house. Where was Elio and why was the place looking like no one was there? James checked his phone to see the address again, it was the same place, so he decided to find the switch on his own. Usually, light switches were always close to the door, so it wasn’t hard for James to find the switch.As soon as he s twitched on the light, his expression about the room instantl
Chapter Eighty seven; What Do You Want?Yes, Elio had all the right to say sorry, it was the most basic thing for anyone who had done what he did to do.Not only does it calm someone down, but at least it makes the other party look remorseful and regretful, then it would make the offended person feel better. But unfortunately, this apology came in a little bit late, and it makes James think like it was not from the heart. After eleven years that something had happened, and after practically forcing him out to have dinner, that was when he could say sorry? Who would accept such an apology anyway? For eleven years, Elio had been working with these websites as his own, and with them, he easily found himself in the tech word. He got scholarship to study software engineering in the most prestigious school abroad and when he came back, he came back as a technophile with a lot of projects to show for it.Without May tech enthusiast in the country at that time, Elio didn’t have many compe
Chapter Eighty Eight; We’ll Meet Again When You Are Ready “But I already told you what to do, why are you still pretending like you didn’t hear me Elio.”, James said with a gentle voice that only annoyed Elio to the core.“I told you that I can’t do that James, what you are saying is too much, it’s been what? Eleven years already? and you can’t let go of it even if I pay you off? It’s not like you would have taken it this far anyway, you should be thanking me instead of trying to make things hard for me.” Elio was already beginning to loose his temper because James was acting so irrational once again.James silently shook his head at his cousin’s words, after all these years, it seems the man had changed so much and he couldn’t recognize the friend he knew in him.“Don’t act like this OK, I know you have always been the good one among the two of us and now that I’ve made something out of myself, I am sure you won’t eid me of it.” Elio said anxious.“Okay fine then, if the house and t
Chapter Eighty Nine; Managing A New Website And Business It was a familiar looking car that he had seen, the car was not as flashy as the rest of the cars in the parking lot, do he could easily recognize it amidst all the other cars parked there. Lucas mostly recognized the car not because it was nit flashy, but because he knew the owner of the car. “Is James just arriving?” He thought to himself and put out his hand to hinder the elevator from closing up completely and stepped out of the elevator, then he practically ran towards the car. Indeed it was James’s car and it looked like he had just arrived. James was still inside, bracing himself for how he was going to stand in front of Elio after everything that had already happened between the two of them numerous years back and their not so pleasant reunion that happened the other day. It had all made seance to him why Elio had not been able to enter the office building a month ago when he had brought Lucas for the first time, it
Chapter Ninety; Will Determination Alone Be Enough? Haven been graduated from the being the shadow of Mr. Elio Galileo in the EG Tech Company, LUCAS no longer had any form of distractions from his companies. He focused all his might, and deliberately attention, paying attention to every detail in the company, whist using the skills hand connections he was able to acquire from Mr. Galileo all to his advantage and it finally felt like he was climbing the stairs to heaven. A month have passed and the results were still the same as when he had started, because he has started strong and with good publicity and services, the right type of crowd kept trooping into his establishments, it did not deteriorate in any way. From the number of demands to the number of people willing to partner up, there were so many of them on his table that he ended up choosing who to work with and who to reject in terms of business collaborations. And because he made sure to work with the best brands and com
Chapter Ninety One; Law Of Personal Space. Every time Lucas goes out, which by the way is usually rare when putting consideration of how much of a bush man he had become since his two businesses had shoot up and became popular and known by so many people, it has gained a certain spotlight that at least, did the percent of the country’s had heard of his companies. Although it is mostly his company that is in the spotlight and known by the public, Lucas tried as much as possible to shift back from the limelight and let the services he render, and the products he delivers speak for him and make the noise. Rather than having his face known, Lucas would rather his company be known, than he himself, but because he is mostly directly involved in decision making and running the companies, especially the pub, even he couldn’t hinder himself from being known by the public, either by his partners, workers, investors, customers or potential customers and patronizers. Many at times, people who
Chapter Ninety Two; An Invitation To The Golf Course. One of the advantages that comes with doing business with the high class people is that, they keep introducing him to each other which is good for business, after all, the more, the merrier right? He usually gets invites numerous times during the week days, to other places to hang out and talk about business and collaborations in other events and place. That is not just all, even on weekends, he now qualifies to be invited to totally non work related events too like charity events, polo events and what have you. In the same manner, Lucas was also invited to the golf course for a friendly golf game by Mr. Miguel Johnson of Finance Hub, the new partner his company just partnered with to be managing all the in coming and exit of funds related to the company.Finance Hub is one of the highest financial institute in the country and it was not And this time, the procedure was directly handled by Mr. Johnson himself, who happens to be
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