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Jason watched as Robert beamed. Clearly, the old man was happy and so was Anna. Although she didn't do anything other than smile at him."That is really good to hear. A great decision, Jason." Robert said.They continued eating and then Robert was called away."So, what made you say yes?" Anna asked when it was just the two of them seated at the table."Excuse me?""Why did you say yes Jason?" She asked again.Jason simply shrugged a shoulder."Is it the money?" Anna asked setting down her cutlery."I already told you before, I don't want your money." Jason told her."That wasn't the case yesterday when you made a transfer of over a million dollars to your school's account." Anna replied.His cheeks reddened."About that…" he began, " I'm sorry I used the money without prior notice." "Don't worry about it. I'm just curious." Anna replied.They both finished their food and Jason called his grandfather.They spoke on the phone for close to thirty minutes. The old man was worried and J
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Jason was seated at the dining table with Robert and Anna.They were having dinner."Desmond has made all necessary arrangements for you to start your internship." Robert spoke up.Jason paused before resuming chewing his food. "That was fast. I thought it'll take a lot of time." Jason replied."Normally it would, but you need to start immediately. We can't afford to waste any time." Robert said."Of course." "You must understand that the reason why I don't want anyone to know your true identity is so that they would treat you as they would treat anyone." Robert said, looking at him.Jason nodded and crossed his legs under the table."About that…" He began."What is it?" Anna spoke up from opposite him."I really don't think that a bodyguard is necessary." He finally said."I thought we've had this discussion." Robert said with a sigh."We have." Anna replied and they both narrowed their eyes at Jason as they waited for him to talk.Jason set down his cutlery and they made a clink a
Rise of The Charleston Heir Chapter 23: The Mishap
Jason woke up feeling all determined and ready to conquer the world. He was awake long before his usual time. He took his time having his shower and went to his wardrobe.He rummaged through it and then pulled out a dress shirt that he had worn during his first year of school.He put it on and a pair of pants before he wore his best shoes.He looked at his phone for the time. He still had an hour left to get to work.He came out to find that his grandmother had already left for her morning shift.That would change soon, he thought in his head.His grandfather was having his breakfast in the kitchen and he joined him."Good morning, grandpa." Jason looked at his grandfather when he didn't respond to his greetings. He made himself toast and coffee before he sat down beside him."Good morning grandpa." Jason repeated."Oh… I'm so sorry Jason. I didn't see you there." His grandfather replied with a smile that quickly slipped off his face. "Where… where are you going to?" He asked.Ja
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The cup flipped in the air and the cover fell off, all the coffee going splash— on the executives three piece designer suit. Shock left Jason and everyone else temporarily dumbfounded.A curse left Jason's lips as he looked up with horrified eyes and met the angry eyes of the man Jerry was with.“Who is this incompetent fool who…who…” the big man looked like he was about to experience a heart attack.“You spilled hot coffee on me!” Thankfully, the coffee hadn't touched the man's face or any patch of bare skin. If it had, Jason would be dragged behind bars for not only mentally but physically scarring a person.Jerry was snapped out of his shock, but be looked lost on what to do as the drenched man continued to bark and rave.“You ruined my suit?!"The big man who was one of the executives from the very top asked, his face red with fury. Everyone could see that the man was beyond angry and Jason immediately knew that he had fucked up.He had spilt hot coffee on one of the top executi
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Jason watched Jerry's back disappear from his view. He really needed to get him to forgive him for his earlier fuck up. He could only hope that first impressions didn't last in this case. Jason grabbed the money from his desk and went to Lydia's desk. “Uh… hey Linda. Can I ask you something?” “Sure, what's up?” Jason bristled on his feet. He hated being sent around on his first day. He had expected to be welcomed and to be given actual work.“Jerry asked me to get him Chinese for lunch. Do you know where I can get him some?” He inquired.Linda paused for a minute.“There's two actually. But one is bit far but he likes the food there best. Here let me write you the address.” She replied scribbling on a note.“Thanks.” Jason muttered accepting the note from her.He turned to walk to the elevator when Linda called him back.“Jason, if you wouldn't mind, could you please get me a burger and fries.” She said taking out some money from her purse and giving it to Jason. Jason nodded a
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Jason dragged himself home. He looked like someone that had run a marathon.He got home and dragged himself into the shower.After a quick shower he changed into a t-shirt and shorts. Since he skipped his lunch he went to the kitchen to fix himself a sandwich. He opened the fridge and grabbed what he needed for his sandwich and made two.Just as he was done, his grandparents walked in.“Hey, you guys.” Jason said in a way of greeting.“Jason!” His grandmother shouted and walked over and peppered his face with kisses.He groaned in the way you'd expect a grown man being peppered with kisses like a baby would, but fully embraced her back.“”When did you get back?” His grandfather asked him, hanging his coat on the hanger.“Not too long ago.” He replied.“How was your first day?” His grandmother asked when she finally let him go. Jason looked at her and was glad that her bruises were almost fully healed.“It was alright.” Jason replied, looking away as he told the lie.It was most def
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Jason walked out of Jerry's office, his face burning, literally.He hurried to the restroom and splashed some water on his face.He looked down at his shirt and saw the coffee stains on it.There was no saving the shirt and it was half his nice clothes.He cleaned the shirt as best as he could before he left to get Jerry his second cup of coffee. He walked out of the restroom with the wet shirt clinging onto him. He avoided looking at the others as he walked to the elevator. As the elevator went down, he debated if he should report what happened to Robert but he knew he should not.This was part of the reason why his identity was kept a secret.He made Jerry his coffee with less cream this time around.“You took your sweet ass time.” Jerry commented when he came back.Jason bit his lip to stop words from coming out of his mouth.Jerry took the coffee from him and took a sip.“Slightly better. Could do with a lot more cream, though.” He said waving Jason away.Jason's eyelids twitched
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Jason wasn't sure if he heard right. “What do you mean I can't come back?” He asked Jerry when he saw that the other man wouldn't clarify.“It's simple, honestly. If you leave without permission then you're automatically fired.” Jerry replied, going through some files on his desk.He hadn't even bothered sugarcoating it. “Be sure to take all your properties on your way out. Maybe they'll send us someone with actual brain cells after you've gone.” He murmured harshly under his breath but Jason had heard him loud and clear. Jason stood stock still. He didn't know what to do.“Are you still here?” Jerry asked him when he didn't move.“But, isn't there a way around it?” Jason asked.He couldn't miss this. He had to get to the school and fix his classes.“Get this Jackson, there's no way around it and even if there was I still wouldn't tell you. Now get your wretched self out of my office.” Jason walked robotically out of the office.He slumped down in his chair and supported his face
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“That's brutal. I thought trust funds were to help start, I don't know, companies or at least a small business. What will he do when he graduates?” Jason replied.“Eh. He'll survive. Besides, he should have thought of all that before beating you up.” Barbie replied.Jason nodded, what'd he know about trust funds anyway? Barbie was also right he should have given it thought if he knew what would happen to him if he got suspended.They sat in the third row just as two other girls approached them.“Hey Stacey!” Barbie smiled and waved at one of them.“Hey…” The girl started but then frowned when she saw Jason seated beside Barbie.“Ugh, could this place get any more pungent?” The second girl said wrinkling her nose and sent Jason a glare.“I know right? It smells like poverty “ Stacey replied and they both left giggling.Barbie looked away from Jason.Jason drummed his fingers on the desk as they both sat in awkward silence.“I can leave if you want me to, seeing as you're all bothered a
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Steven got out of the car next after Mathew and Jason couldn't help as his mouth hung open.“Jason, are you even listening to me?” Barbie asked with a pout which drew Jason's attention back to her. “Yeah, I'm sorry but can I ask you something?”“Yeah, of course you can.” “Has that always been Mathew's car? Like is this the one he's always been driving?” Jason questioned.“Well that's a random question.” Barbie commented.“Barbie….”“Yeah, that's his car. He got it early this year when the semester started.” Barbie replied.“Are you sure?” Jason asked her.“Yeah, is something wrong?” Barbie asked.“That car tried to hit me on Monday.” Jason told her.Barbie's eyes widened like saucers.“Are you sure?” She asked.“Yeah, it was after I walked you to your car, pretty much everyone was gone. It tried to knock me down. It almost did.” “Oh my God, Mathew!” Barbie shouted marching at him.“Barbie, don't!” Jason hissed, pulling her back.“Why not? He could have killed you!” She shouted, her
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The sudden roaring in his ears made him think he hadn't heard Robert correctly. He obviously misheard, that was the only explanation for what he'd heard.“Jason?” Anna called out.“Um yeah, sorry. I'm just… I thought you said you'd found a wife for me but clearly there is something wrong with my hearing.” Jason said, laughing.“Jason, this isn't a joke.” Robert said seriously, his white face straightened with a little censure at Jason.Jason nodded his head “What do you mean you've found a wife for me. I didn't tell you I was searching for one.” He snapped.“I've arranged a marriage between you and the daughter of a friend of mine.” Robert went on ignoring Jason.“But why would you do that?” Jason all but screamed.“Jason! Control yourself.” Anna chided him.“I'm twenty three years old. I don't want to get married.”“You won't get married now. You'll marry when you're ready to take over.” Robert said, steepling his fingers together in front of him. Jason dropped his cutlery with a
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“I believe I asked a question.” Robert said, walking forward.“M… M… Mr. Charleston, I am so terribly sorry for all this. A staff of ours has made a grave mistake, I was only reprimanding him. I didn't know that the noise disturbed you.” The manager stammered.Anna stood closely behind him, her eyes spitting fire at the restaurant manager. All eyes were now watching them, no one bothered to hide as they took it all in.Robert seemed to mutter something under his breath before he finally spoke.“Who is this negligent staff that has caused this?” “This is him, sir.” The manager replied pointing a finger at Jason. “That is my business associate.” Robert stated. “W…what?!” The manager stuttered.The receptionist quickly hurried over to him and whispered something.The manager's eyes widened in shock, as he immediately started to beg forgiveness.“Forgive me, Master Charleston, I didn't know he was an associate of yours.” The manager said bowing deeply from the waist.The other restaur
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Jason stared in shock as the car pulled away from the curb and sped away.He was utterly speechless. Was the car stalking him? Who was the driver and what did he want with him?His thoughts ran wild as he watched the car disappear down the road. “Move it, some of us want to get home.” A voice said as he was shoved from behind. Jason realized that he was blocking the road on the busy sidewalk and immediately walked to the side.He glanced at his phone and saw that it was already six o'clock. He had roughly one hour to get home, change out of his clothes and head over to the Charleston manor for dinner.He made his way down the sidewalk as he blended in with the throngs of people who were going back to their homes.He noticed the looks people gave him as he walked along. He didn't blame them, if it were someone else he knew he'd probably cross over to the other side of the road.Jason got home later than usual, his time running out more and more. He had a quick shower and changed int
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Jason blinked twice to make sure he was seeing correctly. He hadn't received a single message from them all through the weekend and now a summon to dinner?He sighed in resignation knowing that he had no say in the matter and quickly set an alarm to remind him or else he would forget all about it.“Jackson!” Jerry called from his office.Jason swallowed his annoyance at the name. He had already corrected Jerry quietly, that his name was Jason and not Jackson but Jerry didn't want to know.He stood from his desk and made his way to Jerry's office.He knocked once before walking in.He saw Steven seated opposite Jerry doing nothing.“You called for me, sir?” Jason asked as he stood in front of them.“Yeah. Steven here is hungry I want you to take this and get him takeout from that Mexican place down the block.” Jerry said placing some money on his desk.Jason almost laughed. Get Steven his food? “Sir, can't Steven get his own lunch?” Jason asked. “Steven is the son of the owner of the
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Jason coughed at the sudden question. Obviously, money actually mattered to the princess that was standing beside him.“Are you ok?” Barbie asked with concern when he finally stopped coughing.“Um.. yeah. I am.” Jason replied bwuth a tight smile.“Ok. I have to go now.” Barbie said.“Already?” Jason asked with a playful pout. “Yeah. I have a family thing that I have to be at.” Barbie replied.Jason nodded at her reply. He was grateful that the conversation had steered away from his carless situation to somthing else.Barbie dug a hand into her purse and it came out carrying a key fob.She pressed a key on it and the car unlocked.“I guess I'll see you later, Jason.” She said walking to the car door.“Yeah. Definitely.” He replied with a smile.Barbie got into the car and reversed out of her parking space, she waved at Jason from her window before she drove off.Jason waited and watched as her car disappeared from view before he turned and made his way to the school's main entrance wh
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Jason trailed after Barbie like a lost puppy as she led him back to the burger shop.They got to the shop and thankfully, most students had already left for their next class or done with lectures for the day. Barbie walked to the counter while Jason scored them an empty table that was close to the window.It hadn't escaped Jason that people were looking at them weirdly when they were walking to the burger shop but he wouldn't let that put him down. He was determined to get Barbie's number and no side eye was going to stop him from getting it.Barbie returned carrying two plates with burger and fries and two cans of soda. “I don't think I had fries in my ruined lunch.” Jason said as he stood up and pulled out the seat for her. “You don't like fries? I'm so sorry, I can't have burgers without fries. I guess I should have asked you first.” She replied with a tense smile.It was obvious that they were both trying to impress each other.“It's okay, I like fries.” Jason replied, pushing
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The girl giggled which made Jason realize that he'd said that out loud. He raised himself up with little difficulty and stood in front of the girl, heat creeping up to his face.“Are you ok?” The girl asked a bit tentatively.It was as if Jason wasn't paying attention to anything she was saying. He was busy taking in her beautiful, long, curly blonde hair. She had the prettiest hazel eyes and was considerably average.“Hey!” She screamed in face trying to get his attention.“Yeah, thanks for helping me out.” Jason replied, shaking his head. “No problem. I don't even know what's wrong with them, I mean why would they just beat you?” She said, adding that last part with annoyance. Jason smiled a little.The girl smiled at him “I need to get going now or else I'll be late for my first class. I guess I'll see you around.” She waved and walked away. Jason stood a bit in shock. That happened so fast, he was still thinking about how he'd ask for her name.Jason brushed away the dust on
