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Xavier and Joyce got home and found Aunt Kisha, Mira and Greg drinking some wine and gisting happily. “Humph! Back already?" Greg smirked sarcastically. “They must have really hated your pitch!" Greg laughed. “Yeah, it was the shortest meeting in the history of the world!" Mira jested. “Okay, guys I got the contract!" Joyce said happily. Greg was stunned and sprang up immediately. “Don't lie to us Joyce." Kisha said. “It's true, And they doubled the amount they were offering." Joyce said happily. “How dare you take us as fools?" Kisha asked furiously. “I have a copy of the contract, right here!" Joyce said and placed the contract. I'm the center of the table. “Let me look at that!" Greg said and snatched the contract copy. “Ahh, this is forged!" He said immediately. “No! It's not." Joyce defended. “I knew it, This brat here is robbing off on you. Thieving scum!" Kisha said, looking in Xavier's direction. “I knew it was just a matter of time, that's it, I'm disowning you from the family. For lying, both of you!" Kisha concluded. “I wasn't lying Aunt Kisha, the CEO's secretary told me that I got the contract." Joyce said. “She's telling the truth Aunt Kisha, the Berol cooperation company just released a statement on social media!" Mira said, showing Kisha her phone. Xavier smiled mischievously. “Okay, but what I don't understand is, how did you convince them to double the contract in just 10 minutes!?" Greg asked furiously. He is visibly angry. “I told you she'd get it. Now apologize." Xavier said. “Never!" Greg responded. “We had an agreement!" Xavier said, he sprang up and rushed to Greg holding his collar. “Yeah, you scum! Screw you. " Greg smirked and Xavier tightened his grip on his collar, Greg coughed loudly. “Okay! Okay! I'm sorry." Greg shouted. “For what?" Xavier asked, looking straight into his eyes. “Uhmmm…for treating you like scum, And I'll never do it again! Oh my God!" Greg cried and Xavier left him roughly. Greg coughed repeatedly. “Come on Joyce." Xavier smiled and they left. Xavier opened the drawer in his room and smiled at the golden card, Joyce walked in and he closed it immediately. “You were so bold today." Joyce said happily. “Did you like it?" Xavier asked, smiling. “I loved it! Cheers to us and the unknown CEO." Joyce said happily and hugged him. Next morning. There was a knock on the door, Xavier opened the door and it was Aunt Kisha who visited them. He was so surprised because it's the first time in years that he had come to their house. “Congratulations Joyce, our newest director!" Kisha said smiling. “It was all thanks to Xavier." Joyce responded. “Him? He had nothing to do with it." Kisha replied, rolling her eyes. “She's right! How could I? I'm nobody." Xavier responded. “Good! Now you are getting the hang of it. Joyce, tomorrow I'd like to host a gala announcing the new director." Kisha said. “Also, you'll make sure this unknown CEO is there." Kisha said. “The CEO? But I've never met him before." Joyce responded nervously. “Do it! Or I'll have to reconsider the director position." Kisha said firmly. Kisha left immediately and Joyce rushed to Xavier nervously. “How am I going to convince the CEO to come to a party for me? I'm sure he has better things to do." Joyce asked. “Ugh, things to do like what?" Xavier asked. “Like running an entire business empire. I know! I'll call the Vice president and see if she'll invite him!" Joyce said excitedly and brought out her phone. She called Linda, Xavier's secretary and known as the Vice president of the CEO. “Hi, vice president Linda speaking." Linda said across the phone. “Hello, I'm wondering if the CEO might be able to come to a gala tomorrow night." Joyce said. “Let me check and call you back." Linda responded. “Okay sure!" Joyce said and hung up. Just then, Xavier's phone beeped and it was Luna's calling him. “Why is the Vice president calling you?" Joyce asked, suspicious and surprised. “Uhhh?" Xavier stammered. “Must be a wrong number." Xavier added, making a fake smile. Joyce's phone rang again. “Hello Mrs McKinney, the CEO will be delighted to attend the gala." Linda said. “Wow! That's wonderful!" Joyce said happily. “Shit! That was close!" Xavier muttered to himself inwardly. ….. Aunt Kisha, Mira and her fiance sat on the dining table having dinner. “Everyone, be on your best behavior tonight, the CEO of Berol cooperation company will be here." Kisha announced. “I still don't know how Joyce got him to come, that's ridiculous!" Greg smirked sarcastically. “Yeah, does seem odd." Mira added. “Greg, just focus on your own miserable situation." Kisha mocked, dishing out some food. “You can't appoint Joyce the director! She'll bring this family to ruin with her poor husband!" Greg yelled angrily, hitting the table. “You're not a part of this family Greg! Stop making decisions!" Kisha yelled back. “I will be, when you make me the director." Greg said boastfully. “Humph. Why will I do that?" Kisha asked nonchalantly. “How do you think Joyce got the contract? Well she obviously slept with the CEO!" Greg smiled wickedly. Kisha gave him a resounding slap angrily. “How dare you utter rubbish!" Kisha asked furiously. “How else do you think she got the contract!? And in only 10 minutes." Greg asked, holding his cheek. “You'd spread lies like that?" Kisha muttered. “Well, maybe it's not a lie. Even so, if someone were to spread a rumor like that, it would ruin my family forever." Greg smiled. “You wouldn't." Kisha shouted. “Oh, I would. Watch me while I spread it like a wildfire." Greg laughed. “Plus, a man should be in charge. That's only right. And besides, who do you think is going to be whispering in Joyce's little ear? Well she's in charge the entire time. That scum of a husband Xavier!" Greg said. “Hmmm…you're right." Kisha nodded. “This is the best decision. For all of us." Greg added. “Fine. I'll announce you as the director of our company and not Joyce anymore. At tomorrow's gala." Kisha said and Greg smiled. “Excellent!" He said and left. Berol cooperation company. Xavier sat in his office holding a golden necklace in his hand and admiring it, Linda walked in. “Oh, that's a beautiful necklace." Linda said. “It's for my wife,for her birthday." Xavier responded smiling. “Look's expensive." Linda commented. “Yes, it is. First time I bought her something." Xavier responded. “Well, I guess you have enough money to buy whatever you want." Linda responded and continued arranging the files she was holding. Xavier's phone beeped. It was Philip, his grandfather's butler. “$2 million dollars necklace. Really nice." Philip said. “How did you know that?" Xavier asked nervously. “You think your grandfather doesn't monitor your bank accounts?" Philip asked. “It's my money, I can do whatever I want with it." Xavier responded. “Well, really, it's his. He's watching you Xavier." Philip finished and hung up the call. Gala venue. Loudly music bleared in the background as everyone danced and cheered. Xavier was walking down the corridor when he bumped into James. “Nice suits, Did you get it on the streets?" James mocked. “What are you doing here, James?" Xavier asked. “Aunt Kisha invited me. It's thanks to me Joyce got the deal anyway." James smirked. “Is that so?" Xavier asked. “That's right. I put in a good word for her with the CEO." James boasted. “Wow. What power do you have?" Xavier said Coldly. “Hmmm? I intend to tell her tonight. I'm sure she'll be very grateful." James smiled. “That's my wife you're talking about." Xavier barked furiously. “Who are you kidding? Now that she's had some taste of success,it's only a matter of time before she leaves you. I'll help her close the deal, and then she will marry me." James laughed. “Take that back or I'll…." Xavier barked. “Or you'll what? You insignificant piece of trash!" James cuts in quickly. “Apologize now or I'll destroy your life!" Xavier said, clenching his teeth and looking furiously into his eyes. “Haha, as if you have the power to do anything. Xavier McKinney." James scoffed. Xavier grabbed his suit roughly. “Apologize now!" Xavier barked. “Yuck! I'll burn all of my Armani suits before I ever apologize to you." James responded. “Get off my jacket! It's worth more than you." James said, he pushed Xavier aside and left. “More than me, huh?" Xavier muttered, he brought out his phone and dialed Linda's number. “Linda, how many companies does James Grant own? Make them all go bankrupt!" Xavier said and smiled mischievously.FiveSoft music played in the background as everyone danced slowly, Xavier looked around the crowd and found James staring lustfully at his wife. He walked immediately and held her waist protectively.His phone beeped and he saw a message from Linda “Everything is set sir.” He smiled inwardly.“Mhm…attention everyone! I have an announcement to make, on behalf of the Berol corporation company. We've appointed a new director of the Berol corporation company…My in-law to be Greg!” Kisha announced, smiling broadly.“What!? Aunt Kisha, you can't do this!” Joyce shouted in shock.“Please step forward Greg.” Kisha added, she looked away from everyone's gaze.“But she already did Joyce, By the way, thank you Aunt Kisha, I have a few words to make everyone…” Greg tried to say, stepping forward.“Beep! Beep!” Everyone's phone beeped and all eyes turned on James.“What? What's going on? Why are you all staring at me!?” James asked in shock.“James, check the trending news! The…the value of your
sixKisha grieved with so much anger as Linda walked away from the stage. Murmurs filled the room from the guests.“As the new director of….” Greg said but Kisha cut him off.“Oh please! Shut the hell up Greg!” Kisha yelled furiously. “Uhmmm…enjoy the party everyone!” Greg faked a smile covering up the shame on his face.…“I can't believe Aunt Kisha did this to me…I was given that deal, babe.” Joyce cried leaning on Xavier's shoulder.“Well, that's why the Berol corporation pulled the contract.” Xavier responded by patting her back.She immediately looked up at him, wiping her tears immediately.“What? How did that happen?” Joyce asked immediately, astonished.Kisha walked to them and grabbed Joyce's hands pleading “Please my lovely niece, you have to convince the secretary of the Berol corporation not to cancel the deal…” “Me? Oh wow Aunt Kisha! Why would I help you? You lied to me!” Joyce responded, she wrapped her arms around Xavier, he held her tightly.Greg ran directly to Kis
SevenLinda walked around the company offices with Jenny showing her around the company offices and introducing employees to her.“Okay, so your job is simple, you'll just be taking calls and routing them back to me.” Linda said confidently and politely.“Ok ma'am, Do I get to meet the CEO?” Jenny asked immediately and they stopped walking halfway.“Ugh, that won't be necessary.” Linda responded nervously and they continued walking down the hallway.“What if I just…” Jenny persuaded but Linda hushed her.“You can't meet the CEO! No more questions.” Linda responded quickly. Her eyes immediately caught on Xavier who was hiding behind the door.“Let me show you to your desk.” Linda said, Jenny nodded and left with her.“Whoops! That was close!” Xavier breathed out.Linda walked away into the office of Xavier and locked the door immediately.“She is very interested in meeting you,sir. Like almost obsessed!” Linda panicked.“Yeah and I wonder why!” Xavier responded, his cell phone beeped i
EIGHT“Hey Linda, Mr Cooper, he works for us. FIRE HIM!” Xavier said furiously. He fixed his phone into his pocket and got to the sitting room, he found Mandy shaking his wife's arms vigorously, Joyce struggled with her.“ I've never liked you, Joyce. Not since college! Not ever!” Mandy said and let go of her arms.“And I know, you slept with the CEO of the Berol corporation company to get that deal. Slut!” Mandy said with a disgusting face. Tears rolled down from Joyce's eyes.Xavier walked back into the room and called Linda again “ Linda, dig up Mandy Mike's wife’s dirty secret and send it to me immediately.” Xavier said.“Got it sir. Sending it now.” Linda responded over the phone. Xavier walked out of the room.“Ladies, what's going on here?” Xavier asked.“Xavier, I know Joyce got the deal because she slept with the CEO of the Berol corporation company.” Mandy accused.“No I did not!” Joyce defended herself.“Oh Joyce, I don't blame you. I would too if I had to sleep with that e
NINE“Ok, now what if you did something really bad Xavier? Like, lie to lie to you about who he really was!?” Greg shouted from behind. He walked in sipping wine.Everyone stared at Xavier in awe until Mira burst into laughter.“Why would someone pretend to be as pathetic as he is on purpose?” Mira laughed sarcastically.“I will go to the bathroom.” Xavier said and left angrily. He stopped halfway and eavesdropped on their conversation.“I think you're right Greg, something suspicious is happening with Xavier.” Mira said.“I had this crazy thought the other day. I almost thought that ... .I almost thought that Xavier is the CEO of the Berol cooperation.” Greg stammered confused.“Huh? My wretched in-law!? Doubtful!” Mira exclaimed. She sounds unserious.“Yeah, think about it, maybe he was right outside of Berol company the moment the CEO canceled our contracts.” Greg said, convinced.“ Greg, did you hit your head? I mean, he's a nobody and definitely not!” Mira said.“Wait guys, don't
TEN“So you think you can ruin me? Xavier McKinney!? Think again! See you at work tomorrow…. Boss!” Jenny said and left.….Xavier sat at the office signing some files and business paper contracts. Just then Linda walked into his office.“Sir, someone dropped this parcel for you.” Linda said and handed him a wrapped paper with red ribbon. His eyes widened and his face fell in sadness.“Oh, Are those from Joyce?” Linda asked bitterly.“Yes, divorce papers. She's divorcing me.” Xavier said sadly.“Oh I'm so sorry. But, what are you going to do?” Linda asked.“I don't know. What can I do?” Xavier asked restlessly.“If I tell her the truth she'll know I've been lying to her.” Xavier added.“Yeah but if you don't, she'll think you've been cheating on her.” Linda suggested.“What is this about cheating?” Jenny asked, walking straight into the office. She acts nonchalant and walks in excitement.“Get out!” Linda commanded.“It's ok Linda. Jenny, what are you doing here?” Xavier asked.“Linda
Eleven“Consider it done!” Greg smiled wickedly.***Jenny paced around the office restlessly, constantly checking her bank account balance as the time was 5:00pm. She boiled in anger, she quickly dialed Xavier's phone number.“Hey Xavier, it's 5:pm.” Jenny said in anger.“So you can tell time?” Xavier responded to her…he smirked.“My bank account hasn't changed. Where's the money!?” Jenny asked, walking up and down the office.“Oh! I must have forgotten to send it to you. Oh well…go and hustle for some extra cash! Get busy in the office Miss Jenny!” Xavier responded and chuckled softly. He immediately dropped the call.“The audacity!” Jenny screamed angrily.***“Aunt Kisha, I think I found something really interesting here.” Greg exclaimed. He quickly rushed to Kisha and showed his phone.“Edward McKinney, one of the richest men in the country!” Greg announced.“Oh my goodness! And Xavier is his grandson!?” Kisha asked, taking a look.“Looks like it.” Greg confirmed.“How did we not
TwelveThe officer matched majestically close to the cushion where the bloody tissue paper is laying. He pent over to take a closer look.Xavier on the other hand was busy shaking vigorously in fear. He couldn't stop him, he shut his eyes and prayed silently.Beep! Beep! His phone rang immediately…the officer picked it up.“Hello? Yes I'm still investigating him” he said. He immediately hung up the call and left the cushion to face Xavier.“Please forgive me Mr Xavier McKinney, there's been a misunderstanding. You have a good day!” He said and left. Xavier stood flabbergasted. Like what the heck just happened right after taking that call?Xavier brought out his phone and a notification binged on his home screen immediately.With the headline “Xavier McKinney, the Berol cooperation company's newest CEO!” He read. His heart sank! “I have been exposed!” He muttered rubbing his palms together. He dialed Linda's number.“Linda, what the hell is going on?” He asked.“Mr Xavier McKinney, yo