Melissa and her husband Peter were excited over the moon. They had just gotten their own invitation sent directly to them by none other than Jackson Imperial.One of their servants who worked with them had come to inform them about the cards that were sent just that morning when both couples were not back home.And now that it was night and they were back, they had to be aware of the news that awaited them. " Did you say that the cards are from the Imperials?" Melissa asked the lady with surprise evident on her face." Yes ma'am" the servant replied. " Let me see that!" She exclaimed while stretching her hands to collect the golden envelope the maid was speaking about." Peter!" Melissa called " Come take a look at this" she called his attention to the envelope that was now in her hands." You can leave." she ordered the maid who gave her a bow before heading to the kitchen." Looks like we are finally close to getting all we've always wanted" Peter said to her with a wide grin spre
"I didn't think you were going to come" Jackson said, wearing a wide grin on his face the moment he saw Leo Dane walk in to meet him at one of his favorite restaurants in the city." Good evening Leo" Jackson greeted with a chuckle and stood up to take the other man's hands in a shake." Good evening Mr. Imperial" Leo Dane greeted in return and shook the man's hands. He knew that the youngest son of the chairman was up to something seeing as he had requested for his presence." Alright, you can have your seat and let's get straight to the chase, shall we?" Jackson said, smiling as he took a seat and watched Leo Dane do the same." So, what would you like to order? Or...not to worry, I know your usual. I'd just ask them to bring it over" Jackson boasted with a smirk and made a call for one of the waiters waiting in the room.He whispered some words to the waiter who took note and listened with rapt attention before leaving to do just as he was commanded.Few minutes later, the waiter h
" Jackson what is this I hear about you? What do you have in mind by planning this?" Old Albert Imperial asked his son the moment he got into the house that afternoon.After a meeting with some of the shareholders in the company, he had returned to the mansion only to see the entire place looking totally different and changed.The servants in the house were changing every piece of furniture into a new one and they were decorating the entire house in preparation for the dinner.He looked around and didn't need to go further with his questions. He already knew that this had happened under the very command of no one else but Jackson.The chairman walked into the large palatial living room that was adorned with the most excellent paintings and furniture. The servants all greeted and bowed their heads in reverence to him before going about with the duties they had been tasked to do by the young master, Jackson. No one dared to defy his orders.Jackson was seated on one of the couches in
Melissa stood in front of the standing mirror in the dressing room. She was checking herself out that moment and was feeling over the moon at her change of clothing.Ever since they got the invite from Jackson, she had taken it upon herself to look around her closet for the best dress she could wear for the dinner and when she didn't see one that was suitable enough to her taste, she decided to visit one of the most popular fashion house in the city." Ma'am, you look very beautiful and stunning in this dress" one of the ladies who were attending to her needs complimented." Yes, the dress looks so beautiful and great on you" the second lady agreed and they both chuckled.Melissa squinted her eyes at the mirror, she wasn't sure if she was quite content with what she was currently putting on. " I'm not sure, I like this, I'll just go over there to change it" she mumbled, looking at the dress in the mirror, her eyes examining every of its nook and cranny." I'll change this. Can I get
The dinner was happening tonight and Jackson was happy, he felt self content seeing as he had been able to come up with such a grand idea on such short notice.He knew that to make every of his plans happen, he would have to go ahead with the dinner and to his surprise, his father the chairman had done nothing to stop him with every activity he had been overseeing in the mansion to ensure the success of this dinner.Instead, the old man had said nothing. He only kept quiet, not uttering a word. Somewhere deep in Jackson's heart, he knew that his father was not going to oppose what he had in mind and would in fact give him the chance to go ahead with it.After all, it had been a very long time since the Imperial family got to have dinner like this. And he had taken it upon himself to make this one grand and more memorable. He wanted it to be one they would forever remember in their hearts." Sir, everything is prepared and ready just as you wanted" one of the servants of the house came
Minutes after, Leo Dane, the personal assistant to the chairman himself walked into the dinner hall. He greeted Jackson and the chairman and everyone else before taking his seat.He had not wanted to attend but since Jackson had personally sent an invite, he decided to attend. As the dinner went on, Jackson's attention was on the door the entire time.While the others ate and were merry, with the scent of the rich wine filling the atmosphere and the clinking of glasses could be heard, he kept staring at the door all because of one reason.Micheal hadn't shown his face at the dinner.'What Impudence?' he thought angrily within himself." I'm totally surprised that the bastard wouldn't show his face today" Melissa whispered to Peter who was seated beside her." What do I care about?" Peter said with an evident indifference. He couldn't care less about Micheal being an ass. He just wanted to look for a means to network with other Imperials." So, father.." Pearl began. She turned her at
The entire guests were left in shock at the event that transpired between the host and the young gentleman who had just walked in."I would not tolerate you harassing my wife" Micheal told this to Jackson as a warning after he'd hit him for manhandling his wife.He could tolerate every one of his insults but not that. He could not just sit back and watch him treat her anyhow.Jackson stood up from his fallen position, his fists clenched in anger at the embarrassment he had been through. Spitting on the ground, he fumed angry after he had noticed the metallic taste in his mouth. Micheal's punch had hit him hard by the lip, leaving it injured.How could his own guest come to disgrace him and hit him in his house? Not only that, he had to get punched in the presence of every one of the Imperials who had always held him in high esteem.Melissa adjusted herself comfortably on her seat as she watched the ongoing drama. She could not help but wear a satisfied smirk on her face while every o
After the dinner had passed, Jackson had not been able to show his face to the public. He had made sure not to show his face before his father or to visit the Imperial mansion. The announcement that had been made by the chairman still got him really mad and angry.He could not even show his face before the other family members. He felt totally embarrassed and disgraced.But he had a plan, nevertheless. He was not going to give up without letting on a fight. He had requested a meeting with the Andersons. Peter and his wife. They were after all the only people who still understood his plight and dilemma.Not only that, they had shown themselves to be great partners and allies who shared the same goal with him. The one goal that he was going to give his all to achieve. One that had been in his mind before Micheal even showed his face."Good morning Mr. Imperial Jackson" Peter greeted him the moment he and his wife arrived.They had just gotten to the restaurant, the same venue that J