Max went outside as he sighed, bringing out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He took one out, putting the rest in his pocket as he lit it, placing the cigarette in his mouth and lit it up as he puffed, releasing the smoke out of his mouth. He was lost in his thoughts when someone cleared his throat, bringing him out of his thoughts. He turned to see Abraham's secretary, Adam standing there and giving him a disapproving glare. Max turned to the man and smiled.“Need something from me?” Max asked, throwing the remaining cigarettes on the ground and stomping on it with his boots.“Smoking isn't allowed here. I do not want to see you in the act next time,” Adam said as Max's smile turned to scoff. “And aren't you supposed to be watching Sheila Hockings right now?” Adam asked as Max gave a little chuckle. He was truly amazed. Everyone in this house was truly stocking up their ass.“I'm sorry, Mr Adam but I don't think you get to tell me what to do. I've been assigned to a task and tha
“How long have you been standing there?” Keith asked, pausing what he was doing to give her his undivided attention. She simply just shrugged, sitting down opposite him.“Like 30 minutes,” she replied as he chuckled softly.“You've been standing there for 30 minutes and you didn't bother to come in or say hello. Was I that handsome that you were in a trance?” He asked teasingly as Camila rolled her eyes smiling at him.“You look tired and stressed. Are you sure you're going to be okay?” Camila asked, worriedly as Keith looked at her nodded.“I will be okay. I just need to finish some of these projects,” Keith said, looking at the documents on the table. Camila curiously took a peek at the documents.“I thought you were only working on the Anderson project?” She asked as he looked at her.“No,” he said, stressing his word. “I have other projects I'm working on. I wish to not waste any time. Immediately I secure the Anderson project, I'll go after these. Their location is good for busin
Thanking him for being around her daughter. She showed so much attitude that Max didn't know how to dismiss the lady. They exchange numbers and she kindly asked Max to send a picture of her daughter at the ball. While she was lost in her thoughts, her phone pinged. She quickly rushed to check if it was Max and indeed it was him. She gasped, marvelled at what she saw. Her daughter was so beautiful. She couldn't believe she wasn't near her daughter to dress her up like the princess she was but she was a little grateful. Sheila looked stunning. She ran her fingers across her daughter's picture, looking at it with longing and then she was reminded about her time with young Sheila. It was truly remarkable. Sheila would always cling to her for everything but now her daughter couldn't even hug her. It was as if she was a pain in her daughter's life and she sighed detestfully.“What is making you sigh?” Mr Hockings said at her back, making her jump. She turned around happily going to meet hi
The party started and Sheila was already feeling bored. She didn't want to be here. She could use a little bit of shopping and going to her favorite restaurant but no, she had to spend it here. It was more of a business meeting than a party. She joined the women thinking it would have been better than standing idle, but the women were the worst. They talked about nothing important other than who's the richest man, how much gift he could afford to get for them and who is more hot and sexy between the men. She groaned inwardly as she felt disgusted. “Are all the women like this? Shameless and out of character,” she thought as she zoned them out, looking around the party. She noticed that the people who attended Abraham's party were not just ordinary people. They were people who screamed money, wealth and power. They were not people to be trifled with. Each of them were powerful in their various departments and could destroy the lives of anyone who they seemed fit. “How did Abraham come
Sheila smiled before properly facing the woman.“This bitch asked for it,” Sheila thought to herself. “What's your name again? I think it's joy right?” She asked as the woman smiled victoriously as she gave Sheila the attitude thinking she put Sheila in her place. “I'll give it to her. She's brave,” Sheila thought, giving joy a look over.“Yes, it's joy. You've got something to say?” Joy asked as other women looked keenly to see what was going to happen.“Actually, I do have something to say to you but I'll tell you if you answer this one question for me,” Sheila said as joy became self aware.“W…why? Why should I answer anything you have to ask?” Joy asked as Sheila just smiled sweetly. “After all, it's just a harmless question, right guys?” She asked as other women supported her. She turned to joy smiling. “It's okay. You don't have to answer if you are scared,” Sheila said as joy was seen contemplating if she should answer Sheila.“Do not fall for that sweet smile she's giving you.
“Come on, Miss Hockings. You of all people know that the other competitors have no chance against Corner and Thompson. So, please answer the question,” another man said.“Well, Abraham is a lion. He's the king of this jungle. I don't see anything stopping him from winning. Thompson is just an amateur when it comes to the game. So, with that being said, Abraham would win. If you don't believe me then let's stake your money. Let's have a bet,” Sheila said as the men marveled. Abraham just gave Sheila a nod as she scoffed inwardly. “I'm not on your side. This is to save my head,” she thought.“Miss Hockings, you play bet?” Another man asked.“No, but for Abraham, I'm willing to. So, if you know that Abraham isn't going to win, don't be scared to stake your money,” she said, confidently. “50 million dollars,” she stated as the men looked at her and then Abraham as he laughed.“Guys, don't look at me. You all caused it for yourself,” Abraham said as some men who didn't believe Abraham woul
“So, Mr Corner, what do you think about competing with Keith Thompson? I heard both of you are vying for Anderson's project,” the news personnel asked as Abraham smiled.“Well, to be honest with you, I don't know what to think. Thompson might be talented but he's still an amateur,” Abraham said as the news anchor laughed. “No offense there but you asking me that question is like asking if I can compete with my father. I see myself as a father to Thompson, so if he wins, I'll give him my blessing. After all, losing isn't so bad,” Abraham said as Camila scoffed, while the news anchor gushed.“Truly, like they say. You are truly remarkable and wise. There aren't so many people as mature as you are in the industry. I hope Keith Thompson will be able to learn from you,” she said. Keith was boiling with rage.“Well, it's his choice. We can only take a horse to the river but we can't force it to drink water,” Abraham said, smiling.“What a pretentious man. How dare he?” Camila shouted angril
“I don't think your job is to report anything to Miss Hockings here or follow her around like a lost puppy. Go back to your post which is outside till she needs to go out,” Adam said, referring to Max while ignoring Sheila. Sheila has really had enough of this man. He was disrespectful even with his low social status just because Abraham trusts him and leaves him in charge of his dealings. She just raised her hands and slapped him, making his face turn. Both Adam and Max were shocked. None of them was expecting that. Adam turned to glare at her and she slapped him again before he could even do that and when he forcefully turned to hit her or something, she waved her hand in the air, slapping him so hard that the impact of the slap made him fall on the ground. She didn't wait for him to get back up, she placed her shoe on his chest, pushing him on the ground.“Stay down there,” she commanded, pushing him forcefully as she kicked him by the side. “That's where you belong. You should lea