Chapter 6
John took Michael around the entire building and after everything was concluded, soon Michael signed all the crucial documents making him the new CEO. He was filled with joy because his Uncle whom he had once looked down on was the same person making him move from a nobody to somebody. “Thank you, Uncle, I'll have to go back home now. I know they might have been waiting for me.” “Alright, but don't forget to resume your office tomorrow.” Michael nodded and left and headed for home. “Rose, how is everything going? What are your plans to settle the loans we borrowed? You know we can't afford to lose everything because we have nowhere to go.” Stephen and Maria were curious to ask as soon as Rose returned. “Mom, I don't know what to do right now. I received a letter from Yonggi Cho's family today back in my office and they're threatening to throw us out of the house and even take our properties including the company if we fail to refund their money.” “We're in a big mess. What are we going to do?” “Don't worry Mom, Dad, everything will be fine. Just have faith. Besides, I submitted a proposal to Golden Group of Companies today and I hope and pray they accept it. You know what that means, our company will go higher and we'll get to pay the loans.” “How on earth did you think that is going to happen? There are so many proposals from other bigger companies already under their custody and they haven't looked into them yet so how do you think they'll look into ours that is a small company?” “Just relax and have faith, Mom.” Her eyes darted inside the living room. “That reminds me, where's Michael?” Maria sighed annoyedly. “That good-for-nothing man hasn't come back yet.” “Since morning?” Rose was stunned. Ever since she got married to him, she had never experienced such a character in him. “I think that fool is busy parading with my car in the town. I'll teach him a lesson when he comes back.” Vroom!” Michael drove into the courtyard just after his father-in-law's words dropped. He walked into the living room and his eyes met the sinister looks from the whole family except for Grandma Isabella, who shook her head pitifully knowing what would be done to him. “Go…Good evening father-in-law, mother-in-law.” Michael greeted, his voice trembling in fear. Rose let her eyes linger on him for a moment, she opened her mouth but Stephen was too angry to interrupt. “Just hold your greetings, you worthless man. Where have you been?” He yelled, tapping his wristwatch. “This is half past 6 pm and you left here early sharp at 7 am. So why are you coming back by this time?” “I was….” Michael couldn't finish his sentence when Maria, who seemed to notice his pocket swollen up, walked to him and asked. “What's that in your pocket?” Before Michael could open his mouth to speak, Maria was so quick that she dipped her hand into his pocket and brought huge bundles of money. It was $100 in total, consisting of $1 per note. “Where did you get them from?” Rose was perplexed, taking the money from her mother's name. “Mom, Dad, this is $100.” She beamed in joy as soon as she counted it. A beam of happiness flashed through Michael's face seeing Rose happy for the first time since they got married. “Why do you seem happy?” Maria asked, looking furious. “Why shouldn't I be? At least he brought something home for the first time.” “His mates are bringing $1,000 upwards and here he is with $100.” She sighed annoyedly. “And you, why are you still standing here? Go to the kitchen and prepare lunch.” She turned to Michael and yelled out. Michael nodded and left. None of them even bother to know how he came about the money. “Mom, what do you think? Because I'd think he's becoming a little bit useful.” Maria let her eyes scan the room carefully, making sure Michael wasn't hearing them before admitting. “I think so, but it's still not enough.” Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Michael was busy carefully preparing lunch when Rose walked in. He was wearing a black boxer and also with his a shirtless chest. “How're you doing, Michael?” She asked, standing at the doorway of the kitchen. Michael had noticed her presence the moment she entered so he wasn't startled. Rather, he glared at her for a while. Rose had never spoken so softly to him that way which made him look at her perplexedly. “Are you talking to me?” “Yes. It's you I'm talking to.” Rose became furious, hearing Michael ask her that. “Or isn't your name no longer Michael?” “Yeah. It's just…….’ “Just keep quiet. I know where you are going.” Rose was so sharp that she cut short his words. “Don't think I'm beginning to love you just because you brought just $100 back home today. I'm just here to say thank you. At least you did what a man should have done for his family.” “Oh, I see… I'm happy that you liked it.” “Hmm. I think that's enough for now. Now, get back to your cooking and please be fast because I'm tired and I need some rest.” “Alright.” He replied calmly and she strode out of the kitchen without saying any more words to him. Half an hour later, Michael was through with the lunch because Rose had told him that she was hungry and needed some rest so he was fast. He set the dining table and invited every one of the family while he went to the kitchen to have his. ***** In the room, Rose finished bathing, oiled her entire body, and put on her usual white. As she walked to lay on her bed, Michael who noticed her countenance didn't hesitate to ask. “Rose. Hope everything is okay with you?” He asked, his voice filled with concern. Rose took her place on her bed and looked at him. She knew that he was so useless that even if she told him the matter, he still wasn't going to do anything but this time, she chose to answer him instead. “Nothing is okay. Everything just keeps getting worse minute after minute.” “Do you mind sharing it with me?” “Michael, the thing is that very soon, the entire family including you and I will soon be thrown into the street.” “That's not going to happen.” “It's going to happen because earlier today I received a threatening letter from Yonggi Cho's family that they are going to drive us out of the house in two days from now if we fail to refund their money.” “What? That's too close. Where on earth are we going to get such a huge amount of money to pay them back in such a short period?” “I don't know.” Rose expanded her hands recklessly onto the bed. “So don't you have any plans?” A hint of disappointment flashed through her face immediately after he asked her that. “I'm supposed to be the one asking you that and here you are….” She hesitated for a moment. “Anyways, I have submitted a collaboration proposal to the wealthiest company in town named Golden Group of Companies but I'm afraid they won't even look into it because our company is a small one.” “Why won't they? They certainly will. Just have faith.” “But…” “Rose! Don't be afraid. Have faith like I said.” “Okay.” That was the last word he heard from her before she fell flat on the bed, pulling the blanket tighter around her. Michael stared at her, hesitated but then called out to her. She got up, and a bit of frown made its way to her face. “What is it, Michael? I thought we were done with our discussion?” “Yes, and I'm sorry for disturbing you. But can I sleep with you on the bed today? I could sense how cold the ground was. I'll appreciate it if you allow me to share the bed with you and I promise that I won't roll over to your side.” Rose glared at her and her frown suddenly turned into fury. “No, you can't.” She retorted. “I'm meant to sleep on it all alone.” “What about the sofa in the hall then?” “I said no, Michael. Don't make me angry. Just because I had a conversation with you a few minutes ago doesn't mean I have any feelings for you. Just sleep on the mat and let me be.” She daggered and closed her eyes, pulling the blanket over herself again. Michael sighed deeply as his eyes glared at the mat on top of the wardrobe. This had been his usual sleeping routine over the years and it was no big deal for him. He quietly walked to the wardrobe, retrieving the mat. With a heavy heart, he spread it on the floor and squeezed himself into a suitable position as best as he could. Soon, he slept off.Chapter 7 The next morning, Michael was the first to wake up. He woke up twenty minutes after 5, he glanced over Rose who was fast asleep. “Thank goodness, she's still asleep.” He muttered to himself taking a deep breath. He stood up, folded his mat, and dropped it at its usual place. He also put a $20 note into Rose's office bag before leaving for the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the day. Not up to five minutes after he left, Rose woke up and glanced down to Michael's sleeping spot but she didn't see him. “This is what he should have been doing and not waiting for me to wake him up to prepare breakfast.” She mumbled to herself. “If he had been doing this, I wouldn't have been waking him up with bottles of water.” Still mumbling, she got from the bed and walked straight into the bathroom to take her bath. Before everyone else in the family woke up, Michael had finished every one of the house chores and went out. When they finally woke up, they dined together an
Chapter 8 The news of Golden Group of Companies accepting the collaboration proposal from Best Fashion Company circulated the whole town. Everyone was fully aware that a new CEO had finally stepped on board. And the entire family of Miller White was set at the edge of extreme happiness. The White family had been in enmity with the Stephen family over the years now unbeknownst to Michael. It all started when White chose to betray Stephen and went ahead to establish his own company after stealing from the company they both had together. That was how Stephen's family fell into the huge loan they were owing because Stephen, Rose's father, was the one who borrowed the money, and the signature was signed under his name. As Michael was cleaning the furniture which was his regular work, the entire family was busy watching TV shows together. It was weekend so everyone was present at home and no one went to work. “Rose! Have you heard about the news?” Maria was the first to talk,
Chapter 9 The following day, the news of Golden Group of Companies terminating collaboration with Best Fashion Company overnight went again throughout the whole town leaving everyone wondering. Rose couldn't hold back her happiness as she heard the news. It was all she had prayed for. So she quickly picked up her phone to call Cordelia. Although she had blacklisted her contact before, she now felt the urge to unban her and called her. After she dialed her number, it rang but there was no answer, however, she didn't stop calling. And finally, Cordelia picked up. “Hey, you fool! What do you want?” “You silly girl, what do you think I'll stoop so low to ever need something from people like you and your family? You know that can never happen.” Cordelia remained silent while Rose continued. “Oh, my darling friend. I heard what happened. They approved your proposal and not even up to a day they terminated it because it seemed they had gotten to know your true identity. Ha ha
Chapter 10 “Cordelia, please stop, stop,” Paul called, lifting his hand as soon as he got outside. Cordelia had already entered the car in anger and was about to drive leaving him. She finally stopped and Paul hurried to it. “What were you trying to do? Leave me here and go?” He asked, his voice was sharp and a hint of disbelief flashed through his face. However, Cordelia didn't answer him a word. She shifted and took her seat near the driver's seat allowing Paul to take his place at the driver's side. He glanced at her then shifted his attention back to the steering and then sped off. “Cordelia! You need to learn how to control your anger. That was too bad of you trying to cause a scene in such a big company. Do you not know what damages it will cause to our company?” Paul asked, a hint of worry in his voice as he drove through the town. “I don't care to know what it will cause. Do you expect me to stay calm and absorb such a manner from that so-called new CEO? Huh?”
Chapter 11After he finished, he invited all the family and he walked to to usual place in the kitchen to eat his lunch. His wife called him.“Michael!” She called, her voice calm. And Michael immediately paid attention to her as she continued. “I don't want you to be going out of the house again. You'll stay at home and do all the house chores because I can't be going out to work and when I return home there will be nothing in the house to eat.And you know that I don't like eating by this hour of the day.”“I understand and I'm sorry for everything but what if your proposal with Golden Group of Companies gets approved, will you still allow me to go out?” He asked.Rose thought about it for a while before answering him. Meanwhile, the whole family was all quite enjoying the meal leaving the husband's and wife's conversation.“Maybe. But you know that won't be possible because I doubt if they will.”“Okay.” He said and walked back to the kitchen.Half an hour later, they finished eat
Chapter 12 The next morning when everyone was still busy preparing to leave the house Michael was busy doing his usual house chores. The doorbell suddenly rang and Rose was the one who opened it since she was on the verge of leaving the house. It was a delivery man who stood before her with a parcel. He was wearing a blue shirt and black trousers and also sturdy shoes. “This is a parcel for Mrs. Rose. Is she in?” “Oh, yes. I'm the one.” Rose was perplexed because she didn't remember offering anything. But she kept silent. “Here ma, please sign.” The delivery man ordered and Rose glanced back inside the living room. It was only Michael who was there presently and he was busy cleaning. “Okay.” She signed and she was handed the parcel. “Thank you, I'll take my leave now.” He said and hopped on his bike and zoomed out of the compound. While Rose stared in his direction with the parcel in her hand before turning back inside. Carefully dropping it on the table, she unwrap
Chapter 13“What? Why, Grandma? Is it because of this good-for-nothing man?” She pointed at Michael.“Whatever you choose to call him. All I know is I'm going nowhere if he isn't going with us.” Isabella said with seriousness written on her face and took her seat on the couch.Seeing his family in a disagreement made Michael worried and he walked to Grandma Isabella, trying to bring peace. He didn't want the family to be in hatred just because of him. “Grandma.” He called out and hung his hand on her shoulder. “Please, go with them and celebrate. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Just go with them.” He said, feeling pained inwardly. But she retorted. “No. I'm going nowhere if they aren't going to take you along. It's unfair for them to be treating you like you don't exist at all. What offense have you committed that is making them treat you this way? For God's sake, it's bad.”A tiny tear began to drop down from Michael's eyes, hearing how Isabella spoke. Her words always made him
Chapter 14 Quickly, Michael stood up on his feet in rage as he approached the men and Grandma Isabella followed him. “How dare you all bang into our house like that without a knock?” He asked again in anger. He didn't know who the men were and he had never seen them before. However, he didn't pick any fight with them because they were five men with physique bodies and he probably wouldn't be able to defeat them so he maintained his composure yet angry. “Your house?” The leader of the group asked with a malicious laugh. He had tattoos all over his body. “And what makes you think you can lecture us on how we enter this house? Huh?” He roared and pushed him aside, striding inside the living room. With a swift turn, he barked at the men behind him and ordered, his voice akin to that of a seasoned commander on the battlefield. “Why are you all still standing, clear out everything in this house and get them thrown out now!” “What?” Michael's and Isabella's eyes widened in great
Chapter 173 *Weeks later* The hall was decorated with balloons, and luxurious cars were parked everywhere in the surroundings. Men and women in elegant suits were happily moving around with glasses of red wine in their hands. Cameras were already mounted everywhere with photographers taking pictures. The event was streamed live on all channels all over the world making people stay connected to it. “Wow, this is a remarkable and unforgettable day of my life. I'm gonna frame this for my grandchildren.” One exclaimed, smiling widely, taking in the luxurious atmosphere. ‘Indeed, it is. It's worth sharing!” One responded. Soon, everywhere became hushed like a graveyard, with everyone seated as a man dressed in a vestment with a cassock worn under the white vestment. He also wore a stole around his neck and a chasuble worn around his shoulders and stood in front of everyone. This is the priest. Close to him but in front of him stood a handsome, wealthy-looking man dressed in
Chapter 172 On the podium, Mr. John pointed at Michael and said, “He's the president of this great company from today henceforth.” He declared firmly. And the whole hall erupted into applause. And murmuring started, “Oh, wow. He looks handsome and young to handle such a company.” “I believe he's capable of handling it, that's why it's been handed to him.” The announcement had been made and yet the journalists seemed not to be leaving. One brave journalist stepped forward and said directly to Michael, “Sir, please, can you tell us? Do you have any experience in this before now?” Michael smiled, shaking his head, “No, I don't. However, I have studied and mastered everything that has to be done through the mentor of my beloved Uncle and manager.” He pointed to John and Franklin. “So, if I must answer, then yes.” The journalist nodded, impressed, “So, tell us, sir. What's your exact age?” “Just 26.” “26, and you're controlling a trillion-dollar company?” She swallowed an
Chapter 171Meanwhile, the next day, early in the morning, a group of vehicles filled with journalists with their big cameras, microphones, notebooks and pens, digital recorders, and some with smartphones arrived at Maple's biggest company ahead of the announcement to be made. Inside the big office in the company, Mr. John Lewis and Franklin sat. He looked at Franklin and asked, “Have they arrived?” “Yes, sir.” Franklin nodded.“What about Michael, has he arrived yet?” Franklin shook his head, “I don't think he has arrived. But let me call him.” He brought out his phone and called Michael. The phone kept ringing but there was no response after several trials. John looked at him and said, “Maybe, he might be on his way. Just go and lead the journalists in.” Franklin nodded and left. Getting outside, he saw a group of journalists who were all dressed in black and navy suits. He approached them with an authoritative demeanor, drawing everyone's attention of everyone to himself, “Go
Chapter 170 Still in the store, the sales representative looked at Michael and asked, “Do you have any brand or model in mind?” Michael shook his head and replied, “No, I don't. I just need a smartphone of any brand that has amazing features, a long-lasting battery, and fast browsing. Any latest model or brand at all.” “Alright, do you want an iPhone 16? It's fast and has a good camera….” The sales representative began. Michael interrupted, “And what about the battery? Just don't worry about it, I'm using that brand and the battery doesn't last long. Don't you have any other brand apart from the Apple brand?” The sales representative nodded, “We do. Samsung Galaxy is another best brand that provides you with a long-lasting battery and other amazing features.” “What's the model?” “Samsung Galaxy S24, sir.” “Please, bring that for me.” Michael requested, “Bring it in pairs.” He wanted to taste the brand as well. “Sorry, I forgot, bring two HP computers alongside.”
Chapter 169 Meanwhile, after Michael and Philip finished freshening up themselves, they headed to the parking lot. Michael, holding two car keys, threw one to Philip while he retained one. The car key he handed to Philip was the one belonging to a Mercedes Benz AMG that was worth over $200,000. “That's the key to that car.” He pointed at the sleek black Mercedes Ben that was parked in the lot. “It belongs to you from henceforth.” He said, walking to hop into the same brand of car. “Mine?” Philip said out with disbelief causing Michael to halt in his steps. He turned back and nodded with confirmation, “Yes, it's yours. Whenever you're going out, go with it. This is a small gift from me to you for being a good friend.” Overwhelmed with gratitude, Philip was about to fall on his knees in Michael's front but Michael swiftly caught him right in the air, shaking his head lightly, “You don't have to. You were there by my side when those school bullies were after my life.” He said
Chapter 168 Meanwhile, a car pulled in front of a black gate, and a lady came out of the car, looking gorgeously dressed. Her face was filled with thick makeup that made her look extremely beautiful. Also, her neck was adorned with gold jewelry that added to her beauty. She walked into a compound with graceful steps carrying a handbag. As she got inside the living room where the whole family was sitting, she let out a warm smile. “Aah! Ella? You're here?” Rose jumped and hugged her, happily. “You didn't tell me you were coming so fast.” She helped with the handbag. Ella smiled, “But at least I told you that I'll come to visit you. That's what is important.” She then walked to Stephen, “Good day, sir.” Turning to Maria, she greeted, “Good day, ma'am.” Then to Grandma Isabella, she said, “Good day, Granny.” Grandma Isabella smiled, “You're welcome, my granddaughter. We have missed you a lot. And you look beautiful today.” “Yes, Grandma. I'm wondering what's making her look s
Chapter 167Philip was startled, hearing that. His hand vibrated for fear, causing the glass of coffee to fall from his hand to the ground.Michael took a sharp look at him, “What's wrong, Philip? Is he the man?” He asked.Philip nodded, opening his mouth to answer but no words came out from his mouth. He then stood up as a group of officers walked into the coffee shop.“Here's that bastard!” Noah said, eyeing Philip with contempt.“Hey, you can't call him that!” Michael intervened, warning Noah. Noah glanced at him with a surprise yet furious gaze, “And who are you?” “I’m his brother and I won't…..” Noah interjected, “So, you're that bastard who had the guts to speak to me over the phone that way?” He moved to grab Michael but the senior officer interrupted, feeling belittled.“Mr. Noah, with all due respect, sir we won't tolerate this act of yours. We are here and you can't take laws into your hands.” He said and turned to Philip.“Young man, you're under arrest for trying to ru
Chapter 166 Philip raised an eyebrow at Michael, “What do you mean by I know him?” He asked, “You're rich yet you don't know him. How will I know him then?” Michael, still wearing a smiling expression, said dismissively, “Don't worry, you will get to know when it's time.” Philip was silent, looking at him with dull and heavy eyes. He was slowly feeling sleepy, his eyes growing dim. He then managed to say, “Whatever.” He stood up and taped Michael's shoulder, “I need to sleep. Good night.” “Alright, have a nice rest,” Michael responded, also sensing his eyes going heavy, intending to sleep too. Without any more words, Philip walked out and slammed the door behind him. The next day around six o'clock, the morning broke at a sophisticated building with a spacious compound. By the left side of the house was a blue canopy accommodating two sleek black and red cars. Inside the living room of this house, a man was spotted, sitting on a sofa, looking through the door, and seem
Chapter 165 “Why? Why should I leave the man I love?” Jennifer retorted her father's words, sounding angry. All this time, Morgan was still there, looking surprised and shocked, confusion washing all over him. He wasn't hearing what Jennifer was discussing with her father but her actions and replies were beginning to make him feel uncomfortable. Noah cleared his throat and explained softly, “Jennifer, it's not that I'm against your relationship with him. From the picture that you sent to me, it's clearly stated and instructed that no company, both small and big, should employ this young man that I'm seeing.” Jennifer squeezed her face, looking confused, “What do you mean no company should employ him? And by whose order was such law made? And why?” Noah, trying to steady his voice, said, “I don't know the reason why but the law was made by the newly elected anonymous president of the Golden Group of Companies.” “What?” Jennifer was startled. How did the new president even