Roger was having a quiet time. All alone in his office, sipping from his cocktail and stairing outside at Susan who was being aided into the lamberghini by her security.“I don’t really know what she is up to, “He mumbled within himself and felt hurt once he realized he wasn’t yet the heir. “She keeps making unscrupulous demands’.He gulped his wine and furiously poured another.“I have proposed marriage to her, she has accepted. Whatelse is remaining other than walking her down in the aisle.I wonder why she is delaying this wedding.”He sipped his wine and kept stairing at the Lamberghini drive away.“Hmm… oh Lord, what the hell does she want again? I have done my best to impress her. I bought her the diamond stiletto for $10 million, money that I took as loan. My house and cars are collateral now …”He breathed uneasily, grinned and stroked his hair confusedly.“Right now What has caught her fancy is a mansion at the Beehives. Do you know how much it is goin to cost me?” He nagged
Zhang was will seated with his executives and stake holders as they put heads together to read the shareholders policies.“Literally boss, you are the highest shareholder of Swan Group Ventures. Today your share is at $15 billion and they keep a low chart of $5.5 billion ….” One of his executives intoned.Zhang stood up proudly and his board gave him a clapping ovation. So much pride decked his face.The board member continued, “For Swan to reclaim his place as the highest share holder, they must provide $ 25 billion upfront otherwise Zhang Meng will keep his title and remain the CEO.”A resounding clapping ovation thundered among thwe stakeholders.“I have been elated from the moment the accountant briefed me about this news. It has been my dream to own Swan Group, especially when I considered the services of swan Airline. Today it is a dream-come-true, “Zhang intoned.The board gave another clapping ovation.“My boss”, an executive called and raised his hand, “I guess the next thing
Upon hearing the news, Stella was visited by her pals. At the time only Vivain and Kennedy had arrived at her housee to console her. They knew news about Zhang being the shareholder at Swan Group must have hurt her since she was dating the heir.The door to her home opened quickly to Zara who scurried to her side and caught her reddened face.“Sweetie, oh I heard the new. The news is already making the round in Antipolo. Zhang Meng is already on the spotlight. Journalists have crowded Zhang Group to get more fact…”Stella sniffed repeatedly. Letting cold tears wet her chin. “Come on, Zara,” Vivian said, “We don’t need to remind her all of that now. You know she is heavily pregnant and for a woman in her condition…”“Bad news is not good for her,” Kennedy added, and rose to advance toward Stella. He stroked her hair, “Come on darling, let me take you to room, while we discuss down here….”“There is no need for it,” Stella mumbled, “Nothing in new under the sun. There is nothing my eye
Once Jamole walked in through that door he heard a sob and a sniff and he combed his stare around to see Susan was parched by the corner, sobbing into her palms.Quickly he paced to her side, squatted to her aand took her fingers.“Why are you doing this to yourself, honey. I thought I told you everything is going to be fine. I am going to find the A10 document. Zhang cannot own Swan Group…”“But it is happening,” she interrupted and sobbed harder. “I don’t really want father to hear this, not now he just woke from coma. I bet you, if he gets to hear this, he will die…”Jamole’s lips molded in fury. “He won’t hear of it. I have given the doctor instructions not to break any news to him, not to let him see TV or read news paper. He should be kept in private ward for now ….”“Jamole? What will become of us? What will be our fate if Zhang should finally own Swan Group? Don’t you think it will be shameful and disheartening to me? Already you are disguised so no one knows your identity y
For Susan not to have gone out in her car and security, she had an ulterior motive and her plan was to be away from Jamole just for tonight.Promptly, she raised her gaze and recalled how Jamole propsed to her on the street where she disguised as a pauper and how Jamole doubled as her husband and heir. She stroked her hair and dared to snap out it.Swan Group was about to be hit by the worst nightmare and this would mark an end to all her father had labored for.The news was making the round now. Even when the taxi driver tuned to a radio station, Zhang Becomes Highest Shareholder at Swan Group, sounded audibly.Susan corked an eyebrow and commanded the driver.“Can you please turn off, that shit? A rockstar music would be preferable”.”Sorry, ma’am.” The taxi driver apologized, knowing fully well who he was conveying and how deeply hurt she would be over the failure of Swan Group. “It is a pity, ma’am.”Susan gave him the cold shoulders, threw her gaze on the pedestrians and houses t
Once Roger drove into his compound, he let a scoffing laughter and took Susan upon his shoulders before prancing into his mansion.Susan Pablo barely knew where she was let alone her present state. She was weak and heavily tipsy, and wouldn’t have allowed Roger to take her to his mansion if she wasn’t alcoholic.With excitement hanging in his eyes, Roger whistled a bizarre song as he took Susan upon his shoulders and made upstairs where he intended to spend the night with her.Right about now he was nervous and anxious at the same time. Severally, she had invited Susan over to his house; especially to spend the weekend and she hdd declined it.“To night you belong to me. I will have you to my satisfaction and expect news of pregnancy from you. in that case you will have no option than to marry me, Susan you think you are smart…” he graoned within himself , “But I am smarter…”He kicked open any door that came his way until he got into his room, and laid her gently in bed.He smacked h
“Boss”, the security bowed to Jamole, “We found her lying under the heaviness of alcohol. She was just in her wheelchair.”Jamole peered at her face, and perceived the exudates of alcohol from her breath.“She is heavily drunk. Who knows what that bastard did to her,” he sad as he observed her face and body. You can return to your duty post, I will handle the rest now.”“As the boss pleases,” one of them replied and led the team off security away.Jamole squatted to Susan who was stolen away in snoring and slumber. He held her arms, stamped a chaste kiss on it and grinned.“I am sorry, sweetie. I… I shouldn’t have allowed you to leave the villa tonight. I want you to cast your fears on my shoulders and forget your worries at my feet…”He lowered his gaze once thought of Zhang becoming the CEO of Swan Group hit his imagination.“We are going to get over this. I promise me this trouble will give way soon. Zhang can only make a noise he can’t own my company. Swan belongs to me and me alo
Jamole swallowed hard upon hearing that question. And nothing seemed to be in his thought anymore as his mind went blank.“Um …um… yeah, father, they are thriving. The staffers are doing their best to keep Swan moving. Everything is perfectly alright.” He hesitated, tossed his head in approval. “Yeah everything is fine?”Swan let a huge smile drag down his chin. “Each time I hear that Swan is thriving my veins are filled with bubbles of joy. Anyways, why should I be scared when I have a capable son-in-law like you.”Jamole forced a smile. Thought of Zhang struck him in the head and contradicted what Swan just said.Swan pointed at the TV. “Do you know that the doctor disconnect the TV and cable. He wouldn’t want me to know what is happening out there. I don’t ever read newspapers anymore…”A heavy cough interrupted him and he sucked a deep breath, yet feeling like uttering more words.Jamole robbed him on the chest. “Take it easy father, easy,” he said and gave him water to drink?“B