Scott's POV"I'm looking at a long-term relationship between the two companies, so you'll have to subsidize your products to make it easier for us to continue with your company after the first distribution." He reasoned."Would that be okay with you?" Scott questioned the man standing in front of him.He had heard the man's proposal of being the distribution company for the next gym business proposal and like everyone in the room, he was pleased. The company was far better than the others who had presented before him. He only had this slight problem and didn't know how Nathan would take it if Scott presented an expensive budget to him. Not like money was an issue.Nathan was overjoyed when he told him that he was finally ready to launch the small chain business project and that he would start by building gyms across the country.One of the reasons why Nathan was glad is that Scott would no longer need to fly outside of the nation to Tokyo. He still didn't understand why Nathan was up
Scott's POV"Hello, how can I help you?" She said.Scott inhaled. He had checked the man's schedule before deciding to meet him somewhere that wasn't his office. "I'm here to see Elton Ross; I believe he's on the golf course now." That's what he said.The receptionist grimaced. Scott sincerely hoped that seeing someone outside on the golf course did not violate their policy, and if it did, he seriously didn't care. He wouldn't leave until he spoke to Elton Ross."Does he know you're coming? Has he invited you? If he did, you'd need to be a registered member to get out there. Or You could simply call him out here," she suggested.Scott raised his brow. He was clearly expecting the rule, but he didn't want to sign up simply to meet Elton Ross. Their membership registration probably cost a lot. Money wasn't the problem, it just would be a waste to throw that huge amount away.He planned to be brief. He groaned and asked, "Can you call him out here then?" He tucked his hands inside his
Nathan's POV"Can you stop shaking your leg?" Scott questioned him quietly, eyeing his leg.Nathan sighed. He was quite tense, and his body was reacting to the circumstances. There was nothing anyone would tell him now that could make him less tensed. His head felt like it was about to explode at any moment, and his heart rate had surely increased, threatening to go over.He had tried calling David Lakewood several times, but the calls always went to voicemail. He was unable to leave a voicemail other than 'call me when you get this message'. His mind raced with ideas for how he could defend David in the emergency meeting.But then his heart began to question whether David Lakewood was guilty, as alleged. Surely it was the media and public opinions that the board would look at. He couldn't support the man if he hadn't heard anything from him."Please stop, Nathan. You are making me worry." Scott mumbled, resting a palm on his thigh to halt his leg movement.Nathan breathed deeply. "I
Nathan's POVNathan had no idea how long he had been crying, hidden in Scott's arm; it wasn't until his phone rang, interrupting them, that Scott finally released him, only to glance down at him again; like he was currently checking Nathan's State.He could sense Amber was calling, which meant that it was time to leave the confines and comfort of the car as needed to go inside. He pulled out his phone and sighed, already confirming his assumption. He turned the phone, showing Scott the screen.Scott sighed, "We need to go in." He spoke in a gruff voice, His voice was so low that he might believe it if Scott didn't hear what he said. Scott nodded and patted his shoulder, giving him a gentle squeeze to reassure Nathan." C'mon then… we have business to discuss…" Scott said, exiting the car.Nathan was grateful that Scott did not press him about what had happened or why he had broken down few minutes ago in the car, because he would not have been able to explain it.A lot had tr
Nathan's POVThe room was silent except for Amber, who approached him from behind and lowered his body to talk with Nathan."David Lakewood is giving a press conference now." Amber whispered.Nathan snapped his head around to face Amber. "Turn on the TV," he ordered sharply. Amber nodded and switched on the screen.Sitting in front of a large number of reporters, was David Lakewood. The man looked like hell. He couldn't even begin to imagine what David was feeling at the moment. Although making a press conference would help to clear the man's name and reputation if he was innocent, but Nathan hoped that David had gone to the law enforcement agents to investigate the matter."Can we get your side of the story, Mr. David Lakewood? With everything that has been circulating in the media so far, I think it is paramount that you tell us your story…are you guilty or not." one of the reporters asked him.Nathan scoffed as he leaned forward in his seat, listening to what David had to
Nathan's POVOn his way to the Siesta Center, Nathan continued replaying the footage of David's press conference, hoping to pull something that could actually give him a hint of what was going on out of it. The press conference seemed planned and practiced, as if David had prepared for it before the images appeared in the media.All the more reason for him to speak to David.He groaned and looked up as the vehicle parked in front of the siesta center. Nathan climbed out of the car and entered the building.He wasn't sure where David Lakewood was in the building, so he decided to visit their conference center where they held the press conference. The press conference ended minutes ago, and he doubts anyone was still present, but verifying was worth the effort.After entering the empty hall, he mumbled, "David isn't here."Where the hell was the man? he wondered. He took out his phone and contacted David, but as usual, the call went unanswered. Nathan wondered why the man was still ign
Nathan's POVNathan was certain that by the time they arrived at Angle 135th, Vivian would have noticed him staring at her and probably scolded him for that. If he had been staring at someone else that way, they would have probably called the police on him, because it was suspicious.It was a horrible decision for him to let her ride in the same car with him because he couldn't take his eyes off her. He wasn't into her, far from it. He just couldn't believe that they were both in the same car and she was right next to him.He would have revealed his identity, except that it would ruin things for not just him, but the Hayes family, Scott especially.He moved his glance to her and stared until she turned to look at him. Their eyes locked for a brief moment, but he quickly moved his face away, glancing outside the car at the surroundings.The car ride was peaceful but increasingly tensed. He crossed his legs and unbuckled his seatbelt, feeling restless. Nathan needed to focus on the ta
Nathan's POVShe blinked and eventually nodded. “ Yeah. I got it. You two promised to meet when you grew up,” she muttered, shaking her head and smiling fondly.Nathan's eyes widened. What?! He didn't recall any of that. Hell, he had little to no memories of when he was still a little boy.He couldn't recall having any interaction with Nathaniel Hayes when he was younger. And then they had promised to meet? He made a mental note to question Scott about it. Surely if Nathaniel Hayes had met a new friend, he would have told his brother about his new friend. He was confident Nathaniel would have told Scott about the little kid he met at the shelter.Vivian smiled. "Strange huh?... Lucas liked it when you handed him books though He tried to act like he hated books, but his face always lit up whenever you gave him one," she recalled, shaking her head.Books? Hold on! He thought as realization dawned upon him. Was the child in his memory who gave him the book, Nathaniel Hayes? Though he c