“Boss.” John was shocked when Stephen entered the bar. He was drinking a beer with some of the higher ranked members of the Essen mafia family when Stephen suddenly arrived.It was ten in the morning on a work day, Stephen never showed up to the bar at that time.“Relax, I’m not here to catch you all slacking, it’s fine.” Stephen said. “Serve me a beer too.”John snapped his finger and the bartender quickly opened a bottle of beer and handed it to Stephen. “I just have some issues at Cho Industries that need to be settled without me there.” Stephen further explained as he took out his phone and dialed a number. “I decided to settle the matter with the gangs first.”The phone on the other end began to ring, and Robert answered the call.“Any news?” Stephen asked as he sipped his beer. “The other party has tried to use all its connections to pull the news we released out of circulation.” Robert reported. “How did you know this would work? They have done much worse crimes and yet you
“Have you heard anything from the Essen Mafia’s end yet?” One man asked his companion as they passed behind Stephen and John.“No, it’s complete silence from their end, they aren’t even claiming that this was their doing.” The other man said just loud enough for Stephen to hear.Stephen was quite happy at the convenience of being unknown, he didn’t even need spies to watch over this den of fools. He could just sit in the restaurant with his right hand man and they didn’t even know the heads of the Essen Mafia were listening in on their conversations. “That group is crazy, I don’t even know why our bosses wanted to go against them.” The first man hissed. “They have such a powerful presence in other countries, but no one know how their boss looks.”“They say he is disfigured. That he was in an accident years ago, so he goes around in a mask that hides his identity.” It was not the first time Stephen was hearing this rumor, but every time he did, he found it funnier and funnier. There
Stephen and his team were ready, they had been rehearsing the presentation for two days and they now only needed to wait an additional two more before facing all the executives of Cho Industries.“Sir.” Mr. Kai knocked on Stephen’s door, catching him off guard.“Mr. Kai, why are you here?” He asked as he fixed the documents on his table.“The Chairman asked for you.” Mr. Kai informed him.“He could have just called.” Stephen grumbled as he stood up and straightened himself.“I cannot give you an answer on the Chairman’s intentions, I just do what he asks, young maste
“Chairman Cho.” Mr. Kai said with an apologetic look on his face. “I apologize for the intrusion, but there are some unwanted guests at the lobby demanding a word with you.”As Mr. Kai spoke, he gave an involuntary glance at Stephen. Stephen suddenly realized that it was possibly his future in laws demanding a word with his grandfather.“The Tys?” Stephen asked as he looked Mr. Kai in the eyes, demanding an honest answer.The assistant slowly nodded, he wasn’t sure if Stephen would be mad about them being there or if he would be accepting of it.“Now why would you future in-laws want a word with me, Stephen?” Eldrich Cho asked with an amused tone. “Possibly because of the damage I did as Malcolm Reyes.” Stephen grinned. He was, in all honesty, happy to have stirred the Ty family up that much. “You don’t need to speak to them, grandpa. I’m sure they will leave.”Chairman Cho smiled and shook his head. “Nonsense, I should at least meet your future in-laws before the wedding next week
As Andrew walked behind Amalia, he spotted his boss, the true heir and nodded to him. Stephen gave his right hand man a nod in response, happy with how he had defended Stephen’s sister in his absence. Unfortunately for Stephen, as short as the interaction had been, Lynn Ty managed to see him and Andrew interacting. She gave her husband a nudge and pointed towards Stephen’s direction. Thomas Ty frowned at his wife and shook his head. “We’ve caused enough trouble here.” He hissed as he pulled her towards him. Lynn Ty jerked her hand away, annoyed that her husband had no spine and refused to demand for their future son-in-law to help. When Eldrich Cho, Amalia Cho, and Andrew Wong vanished behind the elevator doors, everyone relaxed and started to make their way back to their offices. Lynn took advantage of the chaos and dragged Stephen across the lobby with her. Thomas could do nothing but follow his wife as he frowned and shook his head. When Lynn wanted something, Thomas rar
“I heard my mom and dad visited Philip Tower today.” Vanessa said as a maid served their dinner. “They did.” Stephen plainly answered.Vanessa could tell that there was something on her fiance’s mind, he rarely answered her in that manner.Stephen was seated across her, his thoughts clearly miles away. Vanessa reached out and held his hand, making Stephen look at her.“What’s wrong?” Vanessa asked, concerned about what had happened in the office. “Did my parents do something?” She questioned Stephen.He shook his head and cleared his mind. He was supposed to be enjoying what private time he had with Vanessa. Stephen knew that the moment his identity was revealed, they would have very little privacy and he would always be busy with work. “It’s not your parents.” He said, clearing his throat as he gave her a kind look.“What did my parents want, anyway?” She questioned.Stephen chuckled and shook his head, leaning back and sighing. “Nothing new, they just demanded for my grandfather
“Are you sure about this?” Stephen asked Vanessa as he held her hand and looked her in the eyes.They stood outside one of the courts where they could register their marriage. It glistened in the morning sun, making it look more imposing than it actually wasVanessa smiled at Stephen and nodded.“Don’t tell me you’re getting cold feet?” She teased as she pulled Stephen ahead towards the court.Stephen knew that once they headed in this direction, his grandfather would know that he had married Vanessa.He didn’t mind his grandfather finding out, he just didn’t want the old man bothering his wife too
Stephen couldn’t focus on work the entire day, he kept thinking about what would happen after Friday.Every time he looked at this team, he couldn't help but wonder what they would think when they learned the truth.Would they hate him for the lies?Or would they welcome him with open arms, more than happy to accept the positions he had prepared for them."Stephen?" Michael called out as he knocked on Stephen's door.Stephen took a deep breath and leaned back."Come in!" He told Micahel as he moved away the documents on his desk.