They talked about many things right at the moment of their meeting. Rose invited Dylan to talk inside while Beatrice and the other sisters prepared to return the house to the orphanage.
They had a lot to talk about, especially since they hadn't seen each other since Dylan left the orphanage to work. They proceeded to the residence's second floor, where Rose's study was located.
"The number of children here is increasing. We have three new children in our care this year alone," Rose said.
"What's their condition?" asked Dylan.
"Two are orphans, brothers and sisters. The other one was taken in after childbirth," Rose replied.
"Like what happened to me, huh?" asked Dylan. The expression on his face turned sad at this as if his memories of being in the orphanage brought him back.
"Like what happened to you. I've already handed over to the breastfeeding mother because a baby that age should get milk intake from breast milk directly," Rose replied.
The two arrived in front of the wooden door of Rose's workplace. The old woman opened the door and invited Dylan to enter. It looked tidier than the rest of the room, although the walls started peeling off with age.
"Is this where you work?" asked Dylan.
"For administration, yes. I still have to go downstairs to take care of the kids," Rose said.
The woman stepped slowly with her right hand, seemingly holding tightly to the deed of land belonging to the orphanage. Dylan continued to watch her as he pulled out a chair and sat on it.
"They will surely be happy with this news. They can go back to the orphanage, play in the big cool yard, sleep comfortably in the mess room, do everything without worrying about their safety," Rose said.
Dylan was still sitting in the chair, looking up at Rose, who seemed to occasionally wipe away the tears that had fallen down her cheeks. Dylan realized that the orphanage meant a lot to them. It pleased him to realize that he had helped the orphanage a lot.
"They can go back and revive the place. You don't have to be afraid that it will be taken over again by someone," Dylan said.
Rose nodded. She put the file into a black suitcase, holding it tightly as she turned her body around. She bowed her head many times, thanking Dylan again for his kindness.
While the two were in that place, the sound of knocking on the door was clearly heard from outside the room. Dylan glanced slowly in that direction, and Rose did the same.
"Come in. The door is unlocked," Rose said.
The wooden door opened, revealing Beatrice, who came in alone. Today was the first day Dylan saw Beatrice after years of separation. She had grown into a beautiful woman with fair skin, real russet hair, and two large breasts.
The beauty of her body was covered by the long clothes she always wore, like a long dress but looking shabby in places. Dylan smiled. She was still acting the same as he remembered.
"Sorry, Mother Rose. Someone is looking for you downstairs," Beatrice replied.
"It must be them," Rose said.
She put the black suitcase on the wooden table and invited Beatrice in to accompany Dylan. Beatrice nodded, entering the room as she closed the door to Rose's study.
"After hearing that we're all moving into the orphanage, the children downstairs can't hide their happiness," Beatrice said, walking over to Dylan and sitting right next to him on an empty wooden chair.
"I'm glad they're happy, and you're happy," Dylan said.
"I'm glad we can move back home. It's so much freer there, different than here," Beatrice replied.
"It's not that I don't like it here; it's near the city, so we walk around a lot, but somehow, my heart feels more comfortable at the orphanage," Beatrice chimed in, looking nervous when she got the chance to talk to her childhood friend again.
"Haha. I can see it clearly from your eyes and your demeanour."
Beatrice smiled a simple smile. The two continued talking about many things, from memories of when the two were children, to the separation between Beatrice and Dylan when he said goodbye to go to work.
"How did you come to bear the name Sullivan?" Beatrice asked.
"My parents, Richard and Louis, when they gave birth to me they decided to put me in an orphanage on the condition that no one could adopt me. They were the ones who gave me the name Dylan Perry," Dylan replies.
"I'm starting to understand why they put me in an orphanage. They just wanted me to live as a commoner and understand the world from a commoner's perspective, not as a businessman or a rich person," Dylan explains.
"That will keep you humble and not arrogant, won't it?" asked Beatrice.
"I hope so, but the temptation of the Sullivan family fortune is very tempting. I will try to remain humble," explained Dylan.
"I'm sure you will. You're such a nice guy, and don't hesitate to make friends with anyone," Beatrice replied.
Both of them laughed together at that, Beatrice remembering the embarrassing things they used to do, while Dylan laughed because he used to be so nice that he was almost known by everyone.
The chemistry between the two had been so well established, now it was growing again after a long time of withering without ever visiting. Seeing Beatrice's cheerful demeanor and beautiful face, Dylan felt his heart flutter.
Dylan grasped Beatrice's hand tightly. Beatrice looked down slightly, seeing Dylan's hand had grasped her.
"I have to go. I have a lot to do," Beatrice said, looking awkward as she walked away.
Dylan sighed softly. He shook his head, slowly realizing what he was doing right now. He got up and walked over to the door of Rose's study. The wooden door opened, and Dylan walked out.
He overheard an argument downstairs between a woman and a man. Dylan walked down the stairs, arrived at the first floor and saw Sister Rose arguing with a man.
"What's wrong?" Dylan asked Beatrice.
"Debt collectors, today is the deadline to pay the debt owed to them on behalf of this home," Beatrice replied.
"Oh, have you paid it yet? How much do you owe with interest?" asked Dylan, curious.
"About $30,000, including debt and interest," said Beatrice.
Beatrice paused, stepping forward as she tried to calm Rose down while arguing with two large men dressed all in black. Right behind the two of them, Maya was still standing with five male bodyguards.
"We only have $15000. Can you give us a waiver for the rest?" asked Rose pleadingly.
The orphanage children looked terrified, especially after hearing Rose's voice so softly, as if she was begging. Dylan couldn't let this happen. He stepped closer to Rose as his left hand seemed to grip the old woman's shoulder.
"Keep the money for the kids. Let me handle this," Dylan retorted.
"Who are you? Do you want to fight?" groaned one of the men.
"Maya," called Dylan.
Maya appeared to walk in from behind the two men. Now, she was right in front of Dylan, ready with her cell phone in hand.
"Is there anything you need, Mr. Dylan?" she asked.
"Pay off this orphanage's debts and pay them the money," Dylan said.
"All right, Mr. Dylan," Maya replied.
Now, the two men were communicating with Maya about the amount of the orphanage's debt. Rose tugged on Dylan's clothes, asking the man not to interfere in the orphanage's affairs. He had helped her so much.
"I can't rest easy if you're in debt. I haven't given you my donation yet anyway. Is $100,000 enough?" Dylan asked.
"I-It's more than enough to fund the orphanage," Rose said.
"That's good. Once Maya completes the debts, she will send the money to your account. Use the money wisely for the happiness of the orphanage children."
Rose's phone rang, displaying the notification that appeared on her phone screen. She clearly saw that a sum of money had been sent to her account, the one used for the orphanage's needs."The money is in," Rose said, gasping at the sight of $100,000 clearly displayed on her phone screen."Alright. Maybe you guys need some time to prepare for the move. I have to go back home. I have something to do," Dylan excused himself.The man was already standing at the door of the two-story house, the temporary home of the orphanage. He stood next to Maya, with five male bodyguards behind him."Are you coming back again?" asked Beatrice, curious.Although she was a year older than Dylan, but between the two of them, Dylan was the one wh
Dylan arrived in a room that seemed so spacious, deliberately prepared by Richard and Louis because they thought Dylan would need it. The man arrived in awe; there were many luxurious items he had never seen. Maya arrived with a maid. The maid arrived with both hands, holding a metal tray filled with snacks and cold drinks for Dylan to enjoy. Maya could see Dylan's innocent expression when he first saw his office. "Working as a servant in the Watson family won't get you all this, will it?" asked Maya, smiling broadly as she walked in, approaching Dylan, who was still frozen in place standing by a wooden workbench. "Of course. This office room is usually reserved for important people, like CEOs," Dylan replied. "You'll take that position. Mr. Richard and Mrs. Louis are old enough to manage everything," Maya replied. "You know, they need their retirement time to enjoy all the achievements they've made," Maya said. Dylan sighed. He was beginning to realize that they planned to let
***The next day.Maya walked into the Sullivan house and went to Dylan's room. Richard would not be attending the shareholder meeting at the Monarch Office, so he ordered Dylan to go.Richard believed that Dylan could bring something new to either Monarch or Sullivan or Sully Corp. Each shareholder was invited to bring one person, an assistant who would take notes of the meeting.Dylan appointed Maya as his assistant to accompany him through the meeting, Maya showed no objection at all. She was happy because Dylan had indirectly started to trust her.That was why Maya could not let Dylan down. She continued to stride quickly towards the elevator of the house, passing by several servants who seemed to be busy cleaning every corner of the house until the woman was fully inside the elevator. The pulley began to turn, pulling on the strong rope that was able to pull the elevator all the way up. Maya was alone in the elevator, neatly dressed as if she was ready to attend a meeting as imp
"I've gathered you all because I have something to discuss, it has to do with Monarch's sales," Robert said.He started showing the presentation screen with the conclusion that sales for this month and the previous few months were down. They tried to market their services through the media, but the reach was not as wide as they thought."The interest level of our customers is split into two sides, between those who prefer Monarch or Sully," Robert explained, beginning to direct the focus of his conversation to Dylan, who was now sitting next to Maya."Monarch has been trying to work with Sully, obviously to get a wider market reach. But as of now, we haven't gotten any confirmation from Sully," Robert explained."We need to put that aside, I've come up with some ways to deal with this, in case Sully rejects Monarch's proposal," Robert said.He began to explain the ways he meant through a presentation that appeared on a white screen, there were several ways and all of them almost invol
The elevator doors opened, revealing a lobby no longer filled with Monarch employees. They had returned to their rooms, focusing on their unfinished work and ignoring the news of Dylan becoming an heir to the Sullivan Family.Dylan, along with Maya, stepped up to the black sedan parked outside the Monarch office. After seeing Dylan and Maya exit Monarch, several bodyguards immediately got into their own cars."Where are we going?" Maya asked, curious."Since I'm going to be the CEO of Sully Corp, then take me to the company," Dylan pleaded.Maya cleared her throat. She knocked lightly on the glass of the driver's car door, revealing a man who had been waiting for the two to arrive in the car. Maya spontaneously explained Dylan's destination, pointing to the Sully Corp office."Alright," said the driver of the black sedan. Maya nodded with her head seemingly raised, inviting Dylan to get in.Just as Dylan was about to get in to drive away from the office, Dylan's steps stopped when his
"What did you learn there?" asked Richard, inviting Dylan in as they talked together in the CEO's office."Many things, such as financial matters, sales, then projects, and stocks. I need to learn many things while practicing," Dylan explains."Experience is the best teacher. You will benefit a lot if you use your later experiences for learning," Richard explains.Dylan cleared his throat, sitting down on the long, soft available in the CEO's office. Right beside Dylan, he saw Maya sitting next to him. She was not at all reluctant to stay close to Dylan, given that the woman had officially become Dylan's personal assistant."So, you came here to see what Sully Corp is like?" asked Richard."It's like that. You're going to retire, I'll probably take over as CEO. I need to know what a CEO's job is like," Dylan replied."Let me tell you, Dylan. CEO is the easiest, happiest, and most enjoyable job," Richard said."All your work needs will be met by your personal secretary. For example, al
Maya did not hesitate to show us the best restaurant she usually went to for a meal. It was located in the suburbs, close to the beach area. Dylan had already guessed the type of restaurant they would go to when he found out it was near the beach."I hope you like seafood," Maya said, turning around to look at Dylan, who was currently sitting in the back passenger seat.Dylan smiled, looking to the side as his eyes continued to watch the high-rise buildings pass by, "Seafood? I don't hate it at all. In fact, this is the first time I've eaten at a seafood restaurant in a long time.""Didn't Watson ever take you out to eat?" Maya asked."The best meal I've ever had was pizza, even after the Watson family members ate it," Dylan replied, smiling lightly when he had to recall that moment again.Maya turned her head slowly to the driver's side of the car. Both of them showed a sad response after hearing the confession from Dylan. Maya did not expect that Dylan would get such cruel treatment
Dylan came out of the changing room available close to the beach, a total of 10 doors helpful in washing the body after playing satisfied at the beach. Dylan looked so fresh with wet black hair and a thin beachwear suit in the style of a short-sleeved shirt and boxer-like shorts; the clothes and pants had the same color, blue with a typical wave motif painting.The appearance on Dylan's body looked like that of an ordinary citizen, not like an heir to the Sullivan family. He walked on white sandal feet, stepping up to a bodyguard standing at attention in the sun and waiting for Dylan and Maya.He held out a wet shirt and suit to the bodyguard. The man before Dylan accepted the wet clothes, which no longer felt as wet as before. Dylan had wrung them out vigorously to dry.Shortly after, Maya came out of the third door from the right. She looked elegant in a stunning suit, the same shirt and shorts as Dylan, except that she seemed to be wearing a thin robe in a matching color, blue with
The Next Day.Dylan woke up earlier than Melissa, despite both of them having a great time last night celebrating Dylan's appointment as CEO of Sully Corp. While in the bathroom, sinking into the bathtub filled with warm water and bubbles, Dylan kept thinking of ways to quickly bring down the valuation of Happyway company."Should I execute the same plan as I did with Monarch?" Dylan pondered.He reached for his phone, noticing the time was half past six in the morning. As the new CEO of Sully Corp, he should at least be there before eight."Sigh. Seems like I should discuss this with someone other than Maya," Dylan muttered.He quickly rose from the bathtub, grabbed his bathrobe, and exited after drying himself. The bathroom door was ajar, and Melissa was still sound asleep, a serene smile adorning her beautiful face. Despite being asleep, Dylan had to admit she looked beautiful.Her face reminded him of Sean, Melissa's ex, who cheated on her with another woman. Sean was also th
That day ended earlier than it should have. Dylan bid farewell to Maya, considering their discussion about Monarch's future and its business strategy changes. Maya nodded, though she still felt annoyed with Dylan. However, she realized that the managerial questions seemed directed towards him.Maya remained in her office when the clock struck four in the afternoon. Silva had left half an hour ago, along with other employees who left at three. "Do you have so many things that you're late to leave?" someone asked, appearing in front of the Monarch CEO's office with a briefcase.Maya looked up, seeing it was Lindis. She came to invite Maya to relax before going home. "By the way, your presentation was great. I could clearly understand the plan," Lindis remarked, walking in and sitting on the sofa while opening a jar of candy."What do you think? I felt a bit nervous earlier," Maya asked, seeking Lindis' opinion."You handled it well; I'm sure it's because of the abilities you posses
Dylan and Maya are now in the meeting room on the top floor of the Monarch building. Maya is the one who will start the meeting with discussions related to Monarch's business plan changes. Before they begin the discussion, Dylan informs Maya about what the Sullivan Family will do with Monarch in the future.One of the discussions between Dylan and Maya is certainly related to the change in Monarch's business plan."I want to thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend this meeting," Maya explains.Assisted by Silva, Maya's secretary, the woman who is also the CEO of Monarch begins to explain why she has called the Monarch managerial leaders for the meeting."Previously, I gave you all a form to fill out with your opinions. Now, I want to discuss the conclusions from that feedback form," Maya replies.Maya looks to the side to gaze at Silva, then the woman nods. She gestures to Silva to help her move the presentation slides she has prepared. Dylan sits ri
"Buying Monarch?" asked Maya, shocked with both eyes wide. "That's right. We've been monitoring the valuation of every company in the city. Among the many companies, Monarch is the only one that meets our criteria," Alen replied. Dylan walked over to Maya who looked shocked and had nothing more to say. It wasn't wrong for them to buy it, Maya was sure they had more than enough money to buy Monarch. But for Maya, it was the same as paying for her work and would put hundreds of Monarch staff out of work. She wanted to refuse their request, but she needed to talk to Dylan. Maya swallowed her saliva deeply, turned her head to the side and looked at Dylan's serious expression. Dylan's eyes were focused ahead, on Alen and Nicholas. "I'm sorry, it seems that none of the companies under my auspices have any intention of selling," Dylan replied, returning their words with a broad smile. "Oh, I see, yeah? Who are you, if I may ask? Why are you trying to intimidate Miss Maya?" asked Ni
Although Dylan has fully taken over the leadership of Sully Corp, it is certain that Dylan will be working effectively tomorrow. Alice needs to design and organize some things that Dylan might need, such as job sheets and investment files.For today was the last day for Richard Sullivan to hold the reins of power. His burden was completely released and seemed to be sent towards Dylan."Where are you going?" asked Richard, curious.Dylan stopped his footsteps, looking back to see Richard sitting on the chair behind the CEO's desk."I'm going with Maya to Monarch," Dylan replied."What are you going to do with Maya there?" asked Louis, curious."Just a discussion about the future of Monarch. When I rise to CEO, Monarch will be completely under my control, right?" asked Dylan."You're right. Monarch was the first company you managed to acquire through the acquisition process," Richard replied."That's why I want to discuss the future of Monarch properly with Maya, after all, she is sti
Ambition is like a double-edged knife. It can plunge someone into the abyss of evil, but it can also lead them to goodness.In this case, Dylan's ambition is one that leads to good. He is ambitious to build a new company and make people recognize that Sullivan under his leadership is the best.The interview session over, the reporters were happy that they had gotten the story they wanted. Now, they could go home and publish the story in their media.Dylan took a deep breath, then let it out. It wasn't just the reporters who were relieved, but Dylan was too. The man was happy to realize the interview session had ended well.Richard turned his head to the side, looking at Dylan intently. None of Dylan's statements would adversely affect Sully.The old man was also amazed to find that Dylan could control himself and his thoughts so well, especially when he got pressure-filled questions from reporters."Looks like I don't have much to teach you, Dylan," Richard explained.Dylan turned his
The meeting finished on time, the signing between Dylan and Richard on a file was completed. Now, the leadership duties at Sully were fully transferred to Dylan, the new CEO of Sully Corp.Dylan waved at them, smiling as he tried to make a good impression on the important people in front of him.The shareholders were relieved to see that Sully had a new leader. Now, the success and growth of Sully's business was entirely in the hands of Dylan Sullivan.Dylan turned his head toward the right front, looking at Maya who was also seated among the other shareholders. The woman's eyes were teary, holding back the emotion of Dylan's success in achieving his goal of reaching the pinnacle of leadership at Sully.Richard walked over to Dylan, whispering something in the man's ear, "It's time for you to go greet the shareholders.""I'll do that," Dylan explained, his voice soft.The man stepped to the side, down the steps until he was fully in front of the shareholders. Dylan began shaking han
Dylan, along with Maya, stepped into the elevator together to reach the top floor. Dylan could see several employees looking enthusiastic upon his arrival, a sign that they were welcoming him warmly.They believed Dylan would bring a fresh perspective to Sully Corp, especially with the brilliant ideas he could offer. The employees had already heard about Dylan successfully seizing Monarch, Sully Corp's longtime rival. This alone demonstrated Dylan's capabilities, especially in management and business competition."Have they arrived?" Dylan asked, quite curious.Maya nodded. Just before she came to pick up Dylan, she had previously gone upstairs. She saw some of the shareholders had already arrived and were getting ready to welcome the announcement of Sully Corp's new CEO."I saw some of them had already arrived; the rest might be on their way," Maya replied."Are you nervous?" Maya asked, glancing sideways.Dylan cleared his throat, shaking his head. He no longer felt anxious or nerv
***The next day."Good luck with your first day as CEO of Sully," Melissa says.Both of them had finished eating breakfast that morning, Dylan had made it. Melissa helped him enough, she was starting to be able to do things in the kitchen.Now, Dylan looked neat in a white shirt and black suit, plus the black vest he always wore. Melissa does not remain silent, she also helps Dylan to wear a tie. Now, Dylan really looked like a young CEO who would always be dreamed of by women in this country.The woman before Dylan realized Dylan's good looks, precisely after the man wore such a formal businessman's suit. If only Melissa had seen him dressed like that before, perhaps she wouldn't have fallen into the abyss of her affair with Sean."How do I look?" asked Dylan, asking Melissa softly.The man was standing before a large mirror with Melissa looking directly behind him. Melissa's arms reached forward and hugged Dylan from behind."So stunning. I'm sure the ladies there will be amazed