Smith hesitated, his hand lingering on the door handle for a split second before he nodded and turned back toward Victor, a curious expression on his face. He had a feeling this was more than just a casual request. This was an opportunity to further ingratiate himself with the powerful CEO.Smith returned to his seat, his eyes searching Victor’s face for any hint of what might be coming next. Victor, ever the master of control, waited until the door had closed behind the last of the managers before speaking again.“You’ve done well, Smith,” Victor began, his voice smooth but laced with a subtle undertone of patronization that Mr. Smith failed to recognize. “But I want you to understand something. This is just the beginning. I need you to intensify your efforts. Every weakness, every flaw, every misstep—exploit them. I want GlidsonGroup to crumble under the weight of their own mistakes.”Smith’s eyes lit up, gleaming with a mix of ambition and resentment. He had been harboring his gr
As Robert’s words lingered in the air, murmurs spread among the queue of onlookers. Intrigued by his claim of being an SVIP, they began making snide remarks under their breath."SVIP? Ha, in those clothes?" a man in a tailored grey suit scoffed, adjusting his expensive watch. "He looks like he can’t even afford lunch, let alone hold a VIP status.""Is he out of his mind?" a woman in a sleek red dress muttered, rolling her eyes. "This isn’t some backstreet store where you can play pretend.""Honestly, the nerve of some people," another person added, clearly irritated. "We’ve all been waiting in line, and now this guy wants special treatment?"The employee, emboldened by the growing discontent from the crowd, let out a derisive laugh. Her mocking tone cut through the noise."Sir, I suggest you leave now before we’re forced to take more serious measures against you." Her eyes gleamed with the thrill of asserting authority, and her words carried a veiled threat.As if on cue, two fierce-l
Robert replied, his voice edged with a mix of anger and frustration."This isn't about pretense or trying to impress anyone. It's about class—and class is earned based on contribution to society, something I don’t expect you to know anything about." He shot the man a sharp look, his patience wearing thin.As Robert’s words hung in the air, the crowd’s reactions immediately followed, sparking a flurry of murmurs and amused comments."Contribution to society? What’s he even talking about?""Look at him, acting like some big shot. What’s he done for anyone?""Bet his ‘contributions’ are as fake as that card!"A middle-aged man near the back chuckled sarcastically, "Oh please, this guy? Contributing? More like he’s contributing to wasting our time."Another voice piped up, "Probably donated his old clothes to a thrift store and thinks he’s saving the world."The well-dressed woman from earlier sneered, "This is just embarrassing. What kind of contribution could he possibly be talking abo
As the tension in the bank reached its boiling point, the crowd's skepticism toward Robert was palpable. Mocking comments, sneers, and the occasional jeer rippled through the room as people gathered to witness what they believed would be Robert’s inevitable humiliation.Fueled by the man’s relentless taunts, the atmosphere grew more charged, with onlookers closing in, eager to watch the drama unfold.Just as the noise escalated into a near riot, a calm yet authoritative voice sliced through the chaos, instantly commanding attention. Heads turned toward the source of the voice, and out of the crowd stepped a middle-aged man in a sharp suit, his every movement exuding authority. His brow furrowed with both surprise and disapproval as he took in the chaotic scene before him.It was the bank manager.The employee who had been leading the charge against Robert, along with the two security guards, immediately straightened, their faces lighting up with relief. They seemed confident that the
As Robert and the manager left the commotion behind and headed into the office, the whispers from the crowd echoed through the bank."Did you see that? Robert's being taken to the manager's office like he's some kind of VIP!" one person said."And that guy? Storming off like a spoiled child who didn’t get his way," another person commented."He was so full of himself, but now he’s running off like a baby who lost his toy," a third added.The air was filled with a mixture of amusement and awe, with people clearly seeing Robert in a whole new light.Inside the manager’s office, the atmosphere was much calmer. There was a special ATM machine reserved for high-profile clients. The manager, now all business and respect, assisted Robert with the transaction. Afterward, he thanked Robert with the utmost courtesy, bowing slightly, and said,“Thank you for your continued trust in our services, sir. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you ever need anything else.”Robert nodded and smiled, h
The crowd murmured louder now, their gazes darting between Robert and the man as the tension in the air mounted.As the chatter in the crowd began to die down, the man raised his voice once again, ensuring all eyes were on him."The last name on this ID card," he said, waving it in the air, "doesn't match the one he claims. So, clearly, he's a fraud!"Robert’s heart skipped a beat. His mind raced as he suddenly realized the mistake he'd made that morning. A knot formed in his stomach as he grasped the gravity of the situation.He had grabbed the wrong ID, his old one from his time at the orphanage. It conflicted with the name his mother had given him when she found him months ago. Though the issue had long since been corrected, no one in the crowd would give him a chance to explain.The air felt thick with judgment as the crowd began whispering again."He’s a fraud? After all that show of power?" one person muttered in disbelief."Unbelievable. So everything he’s been doing here—actin
The crowd murmured louder now, their gazes darting between Robert and the man as the tension in the air mounted.As the chatter in the crowd began to die down, the man raised his voice once again, ensuring all eyes were on him."The last name on this ID card," he said, waving it in the air, "doesn't match the one he claims. So, clearly, he's a fraud!"Robert’s heart skipped a beat. His mind raced as he suddenly realized the mistake he'd made that morning. A knot formed in his stomach as he grasped the gravity of the situation.He had grabbed the wrong ID, his old one from his time at the orphanage. It conflicted with the name his mother had given him when she found him months ago. Though the issue had long since been corrected, no one in the crowd would give him a chance to explain.The air felt thick with judgment as the crowd began whispering again."He’s a fraud? After all that show of power?" one person muttered in disbelief."Unbelievable. So everything he’s been doing here—actin
Robert took a moment to steady himself, feeling the sting of the crowd's increasingly vicious jeers. Their judgment was relentless, and the weight of their scorn pressed down on him. He knew that staying would only worsen the situation, so he decided to leave.Just as he turned to make his exit, something caught his eye through the large windows of the bank. Outside, two tinted Land Cruiser jeeps pulled up—vehicles that exuded wealth and power. The crowd inside the bank noticed the scene unfolding, and their attention shifted slightly.A guard in a sharp suit stepped out of the first car and opened the back door. From within emerged an elderly man, though not too old, perhaps in his late 60s. He wore an impeccably tailored suit that hugged his frame with the elegance of someone accustomed to commanding respect.His hair was neatly combed back, and his posture upright, radiating an aura of authority and control. He had a polished air about him—his wristwatch gleamed gold, and every st