The Next Day….“Sir, right this way.” A fierce-looking man clad in a tight black suit cut his way through the crowd to guide Sean up the stairs.When Moriah got back to him last night- which he didn't expect such a quick response- asking him to meet her at the headquarters, Lambert Incorporated, Sean wasn't expecting such a large crowd gathered outside awaiting him.How the hell did they even know he was here?“What's going on?” Sean straightened his jacket which was slightly rumpled in the crush.A glance at the entrance showed an even larger crowd gathered out front, more people at the entrance. “Word got leaked to the press that you would be turning up here.” The man answered, halting at the elevator.It had a red sign which showed it was in use, so they had to wait a bit.Sean was comfortable with the silence, even though it wracked his nerves skyrocketing his anxiety through the roof. The elevator dinged and opened up seconds later, a woman and a man who all loved you walked ou
The new office Moriah ushered Sean into was way bigger than anything he ever expected.It had floor to ceiling windows with a view that overlooked the city.It was beautiful and very high. Sean was guessing they were on the top floor having used an elevator to get this far.It made him feel bigger in some weird way, the office, it's view…just standing here alone chsnged him.“So, do you like it?” Moriah asked, walking across the room.Sean soun around slowly, taking in the view once more trying to detach himself from the setting as if a stranger walked in.The wall were painted a muted grey, expensive artwork hanging on them. Then to the left was a bookcase filled with books he would term ‘power books'. The ones that elevated your state of thinking, introducing you to the wealthy mindset.There was a huge ask desk smack dab in the middle of the office, as well as a small cabinet.Everything was immaculate and well arranged, waiting for his arrival.Sean made a mental note to have them
Two Months later….“Sir, Sir, wait up!” Rebecca ran after Sean her hand stretched out holding a file. Sean stopped talking and his detail stopped with him too.“What is it, Rebecca, I have to get on the air in less than thirty minutes.” He warned sternly.Fortunately, two months together has taught Rebecca not to take Sean's words to heart, he was quite terrible working under pressure.“I know and um, you're going to need this.” She panted, handing over the file.Sean took it without a word, flipping through its contents. He realized that it was his opening speech and brief of what he had planned to say during the interview.Well damn, that just changed everything.“I had no idea I forgot it.” His face stretched into a smile. “What would I do without you?”“Nothing really, but remember that thought the next time you're angry at me and threaten to fire me.” Rebecca teased, walking backward while simultaneously shooing him away. “You're going to be late…sir.”Sean only nodded, spinning
“Honey, how'd it go with your business deal today?” Mina, Amelia's mother asked David, her father.His lips peel back in a tooth grin, bits of food staining his teeth. “Great! Guess what, we even managed to close the deal.”“Really?” Mina squealed, reaching out to touch David. “Honey, that's good news!” She turned to face Amelia. “Is that true?”Amelia like the ever dutiful daughter nods in accordance. “Yes Daddy, we're proud of you.”Mina kept showering praises on her husband, intoxicated with the sound of dollar bills raining down on her.Amelia just picked up her food, not hungry. Evenings at home were becoming quite boring and repetitive, making Amelia crave something of her own.Dinner was David's favorite, pot roast and turkey.Two horrible things that Amelia hated but she managed to shovel some down her throat so she didn't look ungrateful.“So Amelia honey, what's going on with you? You've been quiet over there.” David popped out the question.Amelia chewed her food slowly, bu
Mina called out to Jason, wanting him to see who was on the screen…the man whom they wrote off a couple of months ago.Amelia's brother, Jason came down the stairs with airpods plugged into his ears. “What is it?”Mina just pointed to the TV, waiting for Jason to catch up.His eyes widened in surprise when he took in Sean sitting there cooly, interviewed before thousands of people. “Yo, isn't that Sean? The slimy dude who didn't marry Amelia?”“Why don't you try and tone it down huh?” David griped, reaching for a glass of juice behind him.Mina patted the seat next to her and Jason sat down. The rest of them were quiet for the next five minutes, listening to Sean speak.It was ironic in a way, months back they would never have listened that attentively.Sean was talking about a new business Lambert Incorporated was working on, and by his estimation, it was worth billions of dollars.A lot of money for a man who hasn't come in contact with it before.Mina watched Sean, an idea sproutin
Jason and Mina perked up, listening to Amelia with rapt attention.“What do you have in mind?” He asked.Amelia shrugged, thinking of anything. “What if we show either the media or him some sort of document to prove that he took the money?”“That'd make a lot of sense. What exactly?”Amelia bit her lip, suddenly sweating even despite the cool temperature. The mechanics of executing a plan like this took more strength and cunningness than she thought possible. “Or maybe she should forget about it?” She tentatively inputted. Amelia wasn't sure she could live down another humiliation like the last time.While the money was tempting enough, her pride and social status were more important.“Having second thoughts?” Jason smirked. “Or you're too chicken to go through with it?”She cut her eyes to him, throwing a glare his way. “Unlike you, some of us have something worth losing.”“Like what?” He asked. “I'm pretty sure nobody cares about you that after what happened, besides they'll be too
Sean arrived at the headquarters, immediately escorted up to his office where his client was waiting.Rebecca was too good at her job, keeping the client entertained until he arrived.After apologizing for the time wasted, they got down to business Sean managed to convince the man to give in to their project.Time flew past quickly and two hours later, they sealed the deal after signing the papers, Sean had his man safely escort him down to his car.Everywhere was quiet, the silence eating at him. It was way past closing hours, and Rebecca left shortly after he arrived.Now that there was no one to impress, Sean pulled off his tie and jacket, unbuttoning his shirt so he could breathe, contemplating if he needed to leave.While he had a big and beautiful house, being there all alone reminded him how empty it was.No one other than his housekeeper has ever visited and it made him sad on some level.Twirling his glass, Sean watched the amber-colored liquid swirl in its confined space, de
“About what?” Sean arched his brow, folding his hands against his chest. “How crazy, manipulative, and what entitled assholes the bunch of you are?”Jason bristled, taking a step further his hands balled into fists by his side. “Say another word, and you'll be eating through a straw for the next two weeks!”Sean was tempted to take him up on his offer, but the flash of movement behind Mina and Jason reminded him of how much that would cost him.He wasn't just Sean Lambert, but an assistant CEO of Lambert Inc. A dent in his image would directly affect the company's.To his surprise, Mina was the one who reacted first placing a hand on her son's arm.“That's enough, we're not here to fight.” She murmured, drawing his back.Jason obeyed instantly, stepping down.Sean was uncomfortable with how it was all playing out. Everything seemed too good, almost like it was scripted.They might have planned things out before coming here.“What are you here for then?” He questioned, ready for this s