Victor was on his second bottle of wine when Gerald arrived. He waved at him, and Gerald made his way to the table. The pub was bustling, with music blaring loudly.“Why would you choose this place for the kind of meeting we have?” Gerald asked as he took his seat.“At least, greet first!” Victor said.“Am I here to greet? If you called me here to greet, then I can start greeting everyone as long as you pay me,” Gerald replied in an unfriendly tone.“You like money too much!” Victor observed.“Don’t you? Why do you work if not for money?” Gerald retorted.“Okay, fine. I was just trying to lighten the mood, but you’re obviously not in the mood,” Victor said, pushing the wine bottle aside.“I’m glad you finally see that. Why am I here?” Gerald asked.“To abduct someone,” Victor said.Gerald looked around to ensure no one was listening.“No cause for alarm. I chose this location because of its privacy,” Victor assured him.“Who do you want me to abduct?” Gerald finally asked.“Attorney S
He searched the room frantically, turning everything upside down, yet the leather box was nowhere to be found. He was certain he had kept it there, but now uncertainty clouded his thoughts.His wife was not in the room, so he sought to look for her around. She would probably know the whereabouts of the box since they used the room together. In haste, he rushed out of the room into the hallway and stopped short in his tracks."Are you looking for this?" It was West Summers, his mother-in-law, holding the box up with a sneer on her face. The box looked worn out."Yes, Mom. I have been looking for it. Thank you. Can I have it?"West burst into laughter."What's in there?""My savings." He had wanted to drop a part of his earnings for that week there when he discovered it was missing."Oh! Great. How long have you been saving this?""Since I got married.""Awesome! That’s a long time ago. You should have, at least, close to two million bucks here. How about we go check outside for everyon
"Move that piece of shit away from there!" The voice roared. Andre Summers! The Bully! Ralph instinctively recognized it as Andre's. He didn't need to turn around to confirm; the disdain in Andre's words was unmistakable.Although Ralph had initially parked at that spot which was his normal parking spot, he opted to avoid a confrontation. Even if he parked there, Andre would still have enough room to park his Rovers Classic, a luxury car from Rovers Motors. A bicycle does not require that much space! But, Andre always looked for his trouble. "Not today," he muttered under his breath. Calmly, he hopped back on his bicycle and rode it down to another location.As Ralph pedaled away, Andre continued honking loudly, attracting the curious glances of nearby Summers workers who peeked out to see what was happening. Immediately they saw it was Andre, they hid themselves and watched from their hidings. No one liked to get into his bad books. He might ask Lady Margarita to lay them off. Soo
Ralph didn’t faze; he was accustomed to such treatment, a norm growing up on the streets of Vernice. He resisted the urge to retaliate, knowing it wouldn't be right to mishandle a woman. Plus, he didn’t want to escalate the situation and hurt Diana further. He chose to let it go, understanding the dynamics of his life so far in the Summers mansion. So, he wiped his face with his palm.“Do you have more disrespect to show me? Get out and never come back here!” Lady Margarita demanded, her anger unabated.On impulse, Diana went on her knees, attempting to salvage the situation. “Please don’t be angry. He will apologize, granny,” she pleaded, pulling Ralph down to kneel beside her.Reluctantly, for the sake of Diana, Ralph knelt and apologized. The room fell silent, waiting for Lady Margarita's reaction.“Are you just going to kneel there like a dumb head?” Lady Margarita demanded, her stern gaze fixed on Ralph.“I apologize,” Ralph muttered, almost indistinctly.“For what?” Lady Margari
The most influential figure in Rovers County, after whom the County was named, had just suddenly passed away, and everyone was curious to know who his successor would be since he had no living family. The Summers family was not left out. Lady Margarita Summers was keenly interested in Mr. Rovers’ successor. Summers Luxury Automobiles, the major family business of the Summers, was almost dependent on Rovers Motors which was one of the many companies owned by the deceased Billionaire.With a sense of urgency, Lady Margarita convened an emergency meeting of the Summers family to discuss and speculate on the identity of the next owner of Rovers Group of companies. The family recognized the need to establish favorable relations with the successor, considering the late Mr. Rovers' approval of their dealership contract, though he had remained elusive since the tragic incident that claimed his family."Even though Mr. Rovers managed his companies from his Villa and didn't meet with us much
"Can you delay the public announcement of my inheritance for one year? I want to manage Rovers Group incognito.""Whatever you want. But what could be your reason?""I need time to equip myself for the great task ahead of me. Rest assured, I will be ready in a year's time.""Sure. As your lordship pleases. I will announce you to the workers without mentioning your name or showing your face. I will be glad to get you acclimatized with everything Rovers Group stands for."Ralph read and signed all the necessary paperwork and got the possession of the highly esteemed Elite Reserve Card. With the Elite Reserve Card in his possession, he now held the key to not just billions of dollars but also high-end privileges, concierge services, and exclusive events. "The card remains dormant until it is activated by your fingerprint. I will take you to the bank tomorrow if you don't mind.""No, I prefer to go alone. It's better if you're not seen in public with me."Ralph had successfully acquired
Victor Sterling thought the weekend would never be over, but he was glad it finally was.“Today is the day I will be announced as the successor of Mr. Rovers. Make sure everything is in place for the celebration later in the evening,” he said to his secretary as he stepped down from his Rovers Bugatti, a luxurious masterpiece from Rovers Motors. As the Executive Director of Rovers Group of companies, all other directors reported to him, and he reported to the deceased Mr. Rovers.“Yes, Mr. Sterling. Everything is in order. I will put the finishing touches. Let me know if there is anything else you need me to do.” Sabrina Rolls, a gorgeous secretary, seemed to harbor a secret admiration for her boss, Victor. She wished he could be hers.“Nothing for now. I will get myself ready for the Attorney’s arrival. You can go and tidy things up.”They were on the premises of the headquarters of Rovers Group of Companies.“One moment, sir,” and Sabrina pretended to brush off a non-existing speck
The news of the anonymous successor spread quickly through Rovers County and beyond. People gathered in groups to analyze the situation.“Mr. R.R.? Even the original owner did not make himself anonymous. How preposterous of this new successor!” Lady Margarita was not pleased with the news of Mr. Rover’s anonymous successor. She was seated in the courtyard, not far away from the pool like she usually did. All her five grandchildren were seated around her. She had summoned them when she heard the news of the anonymous successor.“If I were a member of the staff, I would protest working for an anonymous boss.”Lionel had a heavily-built body that made him look bigger than his age.“And put yourself at risk of getting sacked? Well, it’s just for a year. It’s not like his anonymity is affecting us in any way. I’m sure he has his reasons.” Diana had a different view.“You call a year ‘just’? Do you know how much I had been eager to know who the successor is so we could make friends with him