A few months into work endeavors the personnel employed by Raphael Gauthier haven't showcased reasons for him to regret ever bestowing such mantles on them.It pretty much seemed like the rebirth of the five-star Hotel with the change of the name “Raphael Gauthier Luxury and Suites” has divulged nothing less than profound growth both in guests and revenue.Miss. Colette, the General Manager has been outstanding and was never anything likened to Mr. Laurent in job input and personality value.When she uttered those speeches about making amends for the mistakes she once made. She wasn't bluffing about it. With the few months that went by Raphael seemed to have believed her.Miss. Albertine wouldn't be excluded from the equation as she's meticulously worked alongside her direct boss to ensure their best feet are always forward. Raphael Gauthier has been grateful to both his grandfather and the allies who recommended those five ex-job hunters.Mr. Emeric, Mr. Arsene, and Miss. Alizee have
Questions! Questions! Questions building in the hearts of all the management staff except his allies who already deduced a strange aura before the meeting commenced that morning.The management staff were baffled by the managing director who had congratulated and encouraged their efforts thus far and also made remarks on their sales growth. He's still not happy. Huh?Who wouldn't be confused?Pierre smiled in his heart as the time for the real news to be unleashed was already in place. Raphael Gauthier stared at him and Pierre nodded his head.Raphael Gauthier already perceived that his allies had already grasped he wasn't in his usual aura but decided to keep mute about it. But as he stared into Pierre's eye he knew that he had painstakingly studied his demeanor.‘There is more about Pierre I need to uncover. He's much smarter than my allies. There's something unique about him,’ Raphael Gauthier acknowledged that for the third time right from that very first day, his path crossed wit
All management staff abruptly kept mute again and returned to staring at each other with their eyes widened in questions.Raphael Gauthier’s intriguing aura seemed so contagious that when he speaks or questions everyone tends to feel it at a spot.All Ralphael could see was a group of personnel who admired growth but were skeptical of taking the bull by the horns.Because of how highly rated the European Winery Exhibition Contest was. Celine and many others feel The Lion Winery Industries shouldn't consider the possibility of participating.The bigger question is when would The Lion Winery be fit for such a world-class winery contest?Raphael Gauthier remained calm as well as he rolled his eyes at the faces of the management staff and enjoyed how concerned they were with his last question.Pierre on the other hand applauds Raphael Gauthier's question in his heart. He understood what his friend was doing and such questions should be asked to propel means of further speeches concerning
The management staff nodded their heads intermittently to the question. They suddenly remembered that one of the processes of participation is through the system's invitation.One of the reasons EWEC stands out from other winery contests is apart from the world record that it holds. They don't accept direct applications from winery companies to participate just like other contests do.They scrutinized the performances of different winery companies across different European countries and how consistent they have been in winery contest participation to deduce if the wine quality is still topnotch or has reduced.This boiled down to Celine's question on The Lion Winery Industries being invited!Would they be invited? Given the fact, they aren't highly rated in Paris and not even in France. They haven't been among the top three of any contest. The highest was in the top five a couple of years ago.[Celine deserved to ask that question!]Raphael Gauthier nodded his head and unleashed a thu
The staff nodded intermittently at the response uttered by the managing director.Celine, Pierre, and Blaise knew better enough not to push it and let him divulge the information when it was due.The management meeting was held for almost an hour as the topic of EWEC engrossed over seventy percent of the meeting time.Raphael Gauthier as usual gave specific workloads and targets for each unit to strive on.In as much as he envisioned The Lion Winery Industries becoming globally recognized. He acknowledged the need for the various departmental heads to thoroughly work on their internal deficiencies.Raphael Gauthier cleared his throat and dressed his hair sideways with his right finger. Whenever he makes such a gesture. He mostly would have some words to utter.“As we know. The role of HR has been in a vacuum for months being the fact The winery company hasn't found a suitable employee for such a sensitive position.”“You know how much nature abhors vacuum and I wouldn't permit such ei
Raphael Gauthier handed the parcel over to Benoit whose eyelids kept blinking. He sprinted into the office to inform him of his younger brother's abrupt health condition.Benoit in a few minutes was receiving a gift for Chevalier. For real?“I've bought those gifts specifically for him but haven't had the time to do the needful.”“Tell him he'll get better soon. He should accept these gifts on my behalf,” Raphael Gauthier requested. From how he was mouthing, it seemed like he was speaking to himself.Benoit tilted his head in politeness while he unleashed an appreciation stare before sprinting off.Benoit's family has always been well taken care of by Jacques Claude Gauthier.However, since Raphael Gathuier won the court case against Mrs. Elise. He had made sure he tripled whatever benefits Benoit's family had been enjoying.In less than five minutes Pierre ambled into the office with some files.“Sir please I need your signature in approval of one thousand champagne standard bottles
‘Oh No, does he want to get killed? Huh?’‘I could have just headed straight to grandfather's mansion,’ Raphael Gauthier persistently said to himself as his face etched with concern and confusion.For the past months, he had perceived how unique Pierre had been in his actions and pattern of thoughts but not being frightened by a group of armed robbers was out of the equation.Raphael Gauthier had already lost his mother and wasn't ready to lose a friend that very night but it seemed like Pierre didn't give a hoot at whatever consequence of facing the armed robbers eyeball to eyeball.Raphael didn't lay on the floor as instructed by the armed robber. He opted to stand firm in support of his friend no matter the outcome.“Huh? Both of you have refused to adhere to simple instructions? You want to be heroes tonight right?” one of the armed robbers voiced out in contempt as his eyes glared at Pierre and Raphael.The armed robbers intentionally switched their attention from their thievery
Raphael Gauthier took five steps closer to where the once frightened customers and staff were and winked at them to stand back to their feet.“None of you want to fight again? Huh? You all are suddenly begging. I thought you had cutlasses? Why not use it and shred me into pieces?” Pierre mockingly challenged them.He knew they wouldn't dare stand on their feet and do as he just said. He wanted to unashamedly paint the defeat right in their faces.“Shame on you all! Shame on you all. Shame on you all!” The customers and staff had finally grown some hard balls.They roared in contempt and disgust for the armed robbers to face Pierre since they were acclaimed to be tougher.[Prove what you spill!]Pierre wasn't satisfied with how the armed robbers backed down so easily after a few unleashed punches. He had wanted to teach them more bitter life lessons they wouldn't forget so soon.He presumed they weren't professionals but hungry citizens who opted to rob a supermarket with cutlasses.If
“In the course of the investigation, the president of France and other ambassadors from five South American countries got involved when they learned the esteemed Grand Lord, Raphael Gauthier, was also in the contest with The Ultimate Branded Champagne.”“I’m here to announce to y'all that we've acquired implicating evidence that over the last half a decade, Alexandre Petit has continually connived with twenty high-ranked staff of the European Winery Exhibition Contest to condemn justice and fairness, which has made him the winner in consecutive occasions!”The crowd slammed their voices in anger as they booed at Alexandre Petit with disdainful tongues.“In this year's edition, he had an accomplice by the name of Lucas Moreau, months back in agreement, they attempted to assassinate Raphael Gauthier and his stepbrother, Hugo Lambert. We have all the evidence and there's no hiding and running for them.Immediately his voice echoed. Multiple police officers who had strategically positione
THREE MONTHS ON… “Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it's an honor to have y'all in attendance for over two hours at the European Winery Exhibition Contest, the world's most rated Winery contest ever to breathe!” The host exclaimed in profound esteem The crowd responded in a shriek of happiness and coherence. It was indeed an honor to be invited, and I would always go down memory lane. “This year’s edition has been for over one month and today being the final, y'all stayed till the last month when the winner would be announced!” “Today’s event commenced in four, the semi-finals, and down to two finalists: The Ultimate Branded Champagne and The Lion Winery Industries. Thank you for staying till when it mattered most!” Jubilation entrapped the distinguished guests as they shone their teeth in profound excitement. They couldn't wait to see who would go home with the esteemed prize of the decade. In great attendance were Raphael and Celine with a group of devoted supporters; t
“I don't care if I die the next minute or get arrested and pay for my crimes. As long as I divulge what has been hidden for decades, then my part has been done,” Hugo mouthed with a short gasp breath, his face gripped with sweat as he held onto his step-older brother.All along, Raphael had presumed his younger stepbrother was bluffing about having information to spill. It seemed like he had finally gotten his attention.“Really? You got any information?” his brows raised in keenness.Agathe waved at the medical personnel who sheepishly departed from the room. They had already overstayed. It's family time!“Yes, I do, dear brother…”“I know none of my words would change the past and the evil I've done to you, which led to the death of your mother, banishment, and many others, including sleeping with your ex-wife,” he spilled those hard words out. And once again, the ugly past flashed before Raphael’s face.Agathe strode towards him and patted his shoulder; she understood how painful i
For the greater good of his power and what it believes in, Hugo Lambert should be saved by his older stepbrother despite the pains he has inflicted. GrandLord Raphael Gauthier, in a state of pain and anger, understood that and had to do the needful.‘Hugo you've fought so hard against death. Time to come back to us,’ GrandLord Raphael Gauthier communioned with the deteriorated state of Hugo Lambert.He believed he could hear his words. One of the containers had a well-prepared honey with herbal ointment in it as his inner power whispered what he should do.Agathe Lambert muttered a thousand prayers in her heart as her hands shook in fear. She might not be a great fan of Hugo from inception but she wouldn't want him dead either. The medical personnel stood in disorientation as they beheld the unprecedented movie being played before their eyes.GrandLord Raphael Gauthier signaled Agathe Lambert, who assisted in slightly opening Hugo's mouth to enable him to pour the herbal medicine insi
Agathe Lambert was struck in a state of slight confusion and vibrantness. She quickly strode towards where Hugo Lambert had laid for over a week as his health deteriorated. The medical renowned doctors followed behind to witness what would unfold sooner.It wasn't a pretense that the medical experts had little or no hope of what the GrandLord could do differently. They engaged in indistinct communication amongst themselves while their faces were etched with doubts, disbelief, and slight confusion.Grand Lord Raphael Gauthier stood face to face before his stepbrother. He exhaled deeply with his eyes intentionally closed while he trailed his oil-soaked right finger on his chest towards his abdomen back to his chest and throat.Agathe Lambert instantly wondered what Raphael's right finger was doing on Hugo's chest. She somewhat feared that he might want to avenge what happened to his late mother. The medical personnel maintained their indistinct conversations with their heads and eye gou
She knew GrandLord Raphael Gauthier was quite an intentional human and wouldn't mouth those unexpected words if he didn't mean them. Nonetheless, she couldn't control how astonished she seemed.For a moment she gave up on GrandLord Raphael Gauthier ever believing her about Hugo Lambert or what he had to tell him. She believed the past ugly incident would cloud his judgment on believing her.“The more time we waste the less chance he has to survive the poison,” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier quickly spoke out.He promptly offered Agathe Lambert his right hand as an aid to lift herself off the ground. He went ahead and offered her a white handkerchief to wipe off her tears while she made efforts to stand.The driver had his mouth slightly opened at how he thought he'd soon head back to the mansion or the office. However, his boss had other plans for the day.“Why the sudden change of heart? I could swear you would have zoomed off without looking back,” Agathe Lambert hinted as her eyes popp
He tutted his lips even more in disagreement and displeasure with his lips curved in disbelief and contempt. He shook his head more often while anticipating what Agathe Lambert would say next.She wasn't making any single sense with her words about Hugo Lambert's poisoned state and his request to speak with him. Agathe Lambert temporarily went speechless while glancing at him and other gatekeepers who could grasp the building conversations.“Drop this trick to get me to heal him 'cause that's not happening. He caused the death of my mother. You wasted your time in making me come over,” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier blurted out while taking a step backward.He felt there were no more words left unsaid with his younger step-sister and got to head back to the mansion or, better still, see how Pierre was handling business in his absence.It was better than being at the wrong time at the wrongest time. Driving from the mansion on Agathe Lambert's request seemed like a waste of time.“Good day
“Several medical professionals have conducted several diagnoses, but he's none responsive to their treatments,” Agathe Lambert, after a few moments, uttered more words to establish clarity.She had anticipated to bark at her immediately when she uttered the last words or even an immediate response which he didn't. Hence, she had to delve back to words that would build stamina to whatever his thought organs were entertaining.GrandLord Raphael Gauthier intentionally kept mute and steadily set his sight on her believing she got more words unspilled. His eyebrows were raised more with his two hands placed across his waist while trying to make sense of where Agathe Lambert was driving.“Hugo?” he somewhat mouthed with his eyes blinking. “Poisoned?” His last words followed with a question. “By who?” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier promptly inquired with a somewhat calmer tone. “When?” he went further in striding towards the path of questions.Questions engrossed in inquiries which was all Grand
GrandLord Raphael Gauthier hastily mouthed with his eyebrows raised in building annoyance. He kept his sight steadily on Agathe Lambert striving to make meaning to her last statement. He knew she wasn't joking but needed a form of clarity in her speech.Agathe Lambert vividly remembered all that transpired between Grandlord Raphael Gauthier and Hugo and should be the last person to make such statements when the GrandLord is concerned.Agathe Lambert was somewhat confused about what to respond with as her gaze quickly dropped off. She reactively took two steps backward in perplexed thoughts. GrandLord Raphael Gauthier was swift enough to understand his younger step-sister's last action. He positioned his hand in an akimbo posture while still glaring at her.“I left my mansion for Hugo? That betrayer? You're kidding huh?” GrandLord Raphael Gauthier mouthed once more but his voice heightened this time.Still maintaining his body posture, he took one step forward in search of a response f