"Your name is Vincent William. Right?" The man confirmed it again. Vincent nodded slowly and said yes.
"Excuse me, who are you, sir?" Vincent asked.
The old man smiled at Vincent. "I've been waiting for you for a long time. Unexpectedly, we met here. All is God's destiny."
Vincent did not understand what the old man was saying to him. "Do you know me, sir?"
"Come with me, son! I'll explain it to you in the car," the old man said. Vincent complied. He didn't dare refuse the old man's request.
From his appearance, Vincent could tell right away. If the old man was someone Vincent had known before. However, in this confusing situation, Vincent's mind was in turmoil. He couldn't think clearly. Or just remember someone's name.
Don't you know who I am?" asked the old man as he watched Vincent who was still confused by this situation.
"My name is Eduardo. I've been wanting to meet you for a while. Didn't you graduate with the highest grade in your college?" The old man knew everything about Vincent.
'Who is that old man?' Vincent thought. He was getting more and more curious.
"Why didn't you answer my question?"
"Yes, you're right," Vincent replied. He was confused when answering the conglomerate man's question.
"Are you still diligently sending job applications to companies that have rejected you?"
Vincent smiled wryly as he lowered his gaze in shame. Mr Eduardo knew that too. My God, that's so embarrassing, Vincent thought. He felt inferior in front of the great and wonderful Mr Eduardo.
"Starting tomorrow, work in my company. I've prepared an important position for you. As Vice President and my right-hand man," Mr Eduardo offered.
"Vice President?" Vincent widened his eyes in surprise.
"Me?" Vincent still did not believe Mr Eduardo's words.
"That's right. You're the one, Vin. The one who will inherit my company in the future. Because you are honest, smart, and have the soul of a leader. I've been watching you for a long time. Since you were in college," Mr Eduardo explained. Vincent turned his head.
"Perhaps, you are that benefactor, sir? Are you the one?" Vincent was surprised.
Vincent remembered the benefactor who had helped him with his education at university. However, at that time Vincent had never been told about the mysterious benefactor who had been helping him.
Mr Eduardo told Vincent everything. He said that when Vincent went to university, he was the one who gave Vincent a full scholarship until he finished his studies.
Since his parents were killed in a traffic accident ten years ago, Mr Eduardo had been Vincent's guardian. He paid for all of Vincent's education after his parents died.
Mr Eduardo was attracted to Vincent's determined and unyielding personality. Apart from being a genius, Mr Eduardo also groomed Vincent to lead his company in the future. That's the reason why Vincent was not accepted to work in any company. It was all because of Mr Eduardo, who wanted Vincent to occupy the highest position in his company.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier, sir?" Vincent was still shocked by Mr Eduardo's explanation.
"I'm sorry, Vin. I just want you to focus on your studies. I don't want to burden you with company business. Although at the time, my company really needed you," explained Mr Eduardo.
Vincent understood now. However, for him this was unbelievable. How was it possible and how could he suddenly become so rich overnight? Mr Eduardo had given him a fortune and all the company's assets at both headquarters and branches. Soon these valuable assets would be his. However, there were conditions that Vincent had to fulfil for Mr Eduardo.
"What are the conditions, sir?" Vincent wanted to know.
"Get ready. In a few days I will introduce you to my daughter. After that, I'll tell you the conditions," Mr Eduardo told him. He seemed very mysterious and Vincent found it difficult to understand the old man's intentions in wanting him to be the rightful heir to his fortune.
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At exactly 8am, a luxury car pulled up in front of the courtyard of an office building. The well-dressed young man who got out of the car immediately ordered the security guard to park his car. Then, he entered the building.
All the employees in the big company were stunned to see the handsome and dashing man walking striding into the office building. There were a lot of them whispering at this moment, trying to figure out who the young man was.
Vincent was welcomed by the higher-ups in the company. Including Mr Eduardo who greeted him with a warm hug, like a father to his son, followed by a round of applause from the other shareholders present.
Today, Vincent was appointed by Mr Eduardo as Vice President Director. Not only that, he also becomes Mr Eduardo's right-hand man from now on. The important announcement has now spread to the head office and all branch offices headed by Mr Eduardo.
"Congratulations Vin," said Mr Eduardo as he greeted him. Vincent shook Mr Eduardo's hand politely.
"Thank you, sir," Vincent replied briefly.
After officially becoming Vice President, Vincent was accompanied by his personal secretary, Alvin, on a tour of the office. The employees were stunned to see Vincent as their new boss.
When they went around accompanied by Alvin, Edward and Emma, who happened to be in the same office, they were astonished by Vincent's drastic change.
Emma was stunned to see the new look of her former lover who was now transformed into a super great person. Even better than Edward, her new lover.
"Vin!" called Emma.
Vincent and Alvin looked back, right at Emma. How presumptuous of her! That woman dared to call her superior's name directly in front of the other employees.
"Is it really you, Vin?" Edward confirmed it again. "Impossible," he muttered.
"Vin, is it true you're going to be working here?" Emma asked as she approached Vincent in the office corridor. She looked shocked to learn that Vincent had such an important position in the office. Her face turned instantly pale. Her tone of voice faltered.
"Be careful, Miss! Watch your language! The young master is your superior now," Alvin warned Emma.
"Oh, sorry," Emma regretted. After being warned, Emma also looked down in shame. From now on, she couldn't freely look at her former lover's face anymore.
"Young Master, do you know them?" Alvin asked. He turned to Vincent who was still watching Emma.
Emma's hands and feet were trembling. Apparently, she regretted something to Vincent. About what she said yesterday.
"I don't know. I forgot," Vincent replied briefly. He left the two people who had insulted and humiliated him yesterday. Alvin soon followed behind Vincent.
"Forgot? We were at the coffee shop yesterday. Back then, you didn't look as great as you do now, Vin," Edward reminded again. His tone was not very polite when dealing with the Vice President.
Vincent stopped his steps. He turned around and took a few steps closer to Edward. The two tall men were now facing each other like they were about to have a duel.
"Thank you for reminding me what happened yesterday. I will never forget that incident. One punch from you means nothing to me. From now on, be prepared to receive more punches from me," Vincent challenged Edward."Wh-what do you mean, Vin?" Edward frowned. The man was too stupid to digest every word Vincent threw at him. He was too frightened by Vincent's threats.Vincent flashed a mocking smile at Edward. The look in his eyes was so sharp, so vengeful that it pierced Edward's eyeballs. Vincent and Alvin didn't really care about him anymore. They immediately went to the Vice President's office.Emma and Edward were still gawking, watching Vincent's back as he walked away from them. The two of them exchanged glances, wondering what had happened to Vincent this time.After finding out that Vincent has full power in the company where she works, Emma now regrets that she broke off her relationship with Vincent yesterday."Stupid!" Emma blamed herself. She banged her forehead against the
"As a leader, you've been unfair, Vin," Edward criticised."No! Don't do it, Vin!" defends Emma. Vincent only gave her a quick glance."Is there no other punishment than dismissal?" Edward was rather frightened to hear Vincent sacking him."Should I kneel down and prostrate myself before you to get forgiveness?"Edward's tone and demeanour instantly turned formal in front of the Vice President. Too late! Vincent was not easily provoked by his sycophantic ways."Go away! Scum like you don't belong in my company. The stench is too strong for me to let you hang around here," Vincent quipped as he lashed out at Edward. Emma screamed hysterically as she saw Vincent hit Edward."You saw that! Is this the loser you defended yesterday and keep comparing me to?" Vincent quipped.Emma was also shocked to hear their conversation. Alvin led Edward out of the vice president's office."Shit!" Edward grunted in annoyance after Vincent kicked him out.Now, the tall man felt hurt by Vincent's behaviou
"Don't come any closer, you bastard!" Milea half-shouted at a man who was trying to do something to her. It looked like he was going to be mean and insolent to her."What's wrong with you, sweetheart? Why are you avoiding me now?" The man continued to advance his steps, cornering Milea until she was leaning against the wall of a room."If you dare touch me, you're finished! You will die," Milea threatened.The man wasn't afraid of Milea's threat at all. Moreover, the woman seemed to be trembling as she said it."I just need your money, Milea. Give it to me quickly, otherwise I will spread your vulgar video all over the internet," the man threatened."What a loser! How dare you threaten me," Milea taunted while looking away."After your video goes viral, what will your father do to you? Maybe he'll throw you out and kick you off the family inheritance list." The man tried to provoke Milea. However, Milea was not afraid to fight him."Don't try to scare me! That video is just an edit. I
Vincent managed to find Milea in the city park. She was walking slowly and sitting on a swing near the playground where children usually play in the park. Her gaze was blank and she looked very sad. She was still thinking about the incident with her ex-boyfriend."Milea!" Vincent exclaimed as he approached her. Milea turned to him."Why can you always find me Vin?" Milea was surprised. She hurriedly wiped her tears that fell on her cheeks."Is my dad telling you to keep an eye on me now?" Milea guessed."Let's go home!" invited Vincent. He ignored Milea's question."I don't want to," Milea refused, looking away."We should go home first," Vincent persuaded. Milea did not say yes to Vincent's invitation."Your father is very worried about you, Milea," Vincent informed her. However, Milea did not take Vincent's word for it."I don't want to go home. My father has taken my place with you. Now, you are his son," Milea reasoned. However, the reasoning put forward by the spoilt child did no
Vincent was still thinking about everything Mr Eduardo had said. Suddenly a good idea came to him. He was going to redevelop his app. The one he had been working on.Vincent took another look at the microchip model he had just bought this afternoon via an online shop. He would put a microchip of his creation in Milea's mobile phone system. The microchip would function as a radar to track Milea's whereabouts.For hours, Vincent was still in front of his laptop. In fact, night had already turned into morning. Vincent hadn't slept all night. Today, he would test his microchip on Milea's mobile phone."Milea!" called Vincent. When they passed each other, Milea happened to have just come out of her room. She was about to head to the dining room to have breakfast with her father."Can I see your phone? Just for a moment," Vincent said, asking her permission."What for?" asked Milea. She didn't just hand over her personal belongings to Vincent. She had to know first, the purpose of Vincent b
Vincent closed his office tightly. He didn't want to be disturbed by anyone. His attention was only on the start-up competition. Not even Alvin was allowed in without urgent business from the President Director, Mr Eduardo.That afternoon, Milea came to Vincent's office. She came in a hurry. In fact, she seemed to have barged into Vincent's room without permission. Suddenly, she was stopped by several security guards, right in front of Vincent's office.What's going on? Why isn't Milea allowed in? She asked in surprise. Because Alvin ordered the security guards to tighten the security around the Vice President's room."Move aside!" ordered Milea rather fiercely at the two security guards standing in front of Vincent's office door."Sorry, Miss! Young Master Vincent does not allow you to enter his office," the security guards respectfully forbade in front of Milea."What did you say?" Milea was furious. She was rattling her waist in a fit of rage. She kept forcing her way into Vincent'
Edward asked Milea to have a quick chat at the coffee shop opposite his office. Milea complies and goes along when Edward invites her. She was very innocent and did not suspect Edward's bad intentions at all.After chatting about many things, at length, with a little seduction Edward also invited Milea to go somewhere. Milea is the type of woman who gets carried away easily. The slightest seduction from Edward immediately melted.Much different from Vincent's attitude who is always ignorant and does not care about his partner. Edward can indeed convince every woman who is close to Vincent to turn to him. After Emma, Edward's easy target is now Milea.Vincent, on the other hand, seemed anxious because he couldn't find Milea in his office.'How strange is that? Where did that spoilt brat go? Is she trying to run away from her work responsibilities?' Vincent wondered. He was still waiting in Milea's room. However, the girl did not return after the lunch hour ended."Where did she go?" Vi
Milea was still under the influence of the anaesthetic. She was still unconscious. Thank goodness! She didn't know what had happened to her this time. Vincent had better hurry and get Milea out of that old warehouse. Before she regains consciousness.Vincent carried Milea into the car. Then, he leaned Milea's body on the front seat. After that, he immediately drove the car and took his fiancée back home.A few minutes later, after Vincent applied telon oil around her nose, Milea woke up from her long sleep."Vin?" Milea was surprised to see Vincent beside her.The atmosphere began to change. Is this Milea's room? Wasn't it ... She tried to recall the incident at the coffee shop with a man named Edward."For now, you just rest at home. No need to go back to the office," Vincent suggested. He got up from Milea's bed.Suddenly, Milea grabbed Vincent's hand. She was confused by Vincent's words."What do you mean rest at home? Are you sacking me?" she asked with a panicked look on her face