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Smith's eyes lit up in anger as he replies to Janet. “That question is left for you to answer, Janet, whom did you offend? Who have you run your mouth against?” Smith asked. It was as though he were the only one feeling the pain the most. Of course, he has always relied on the family business to thrive he puts more effort in seeing the success of the company, so yes, Smith was extremely painted.A dead silence was in the room before Smith spoke up again, and raising his voice, he urged Janet to think and remember whom she offended.“Think! Think! Punk head! Whom did you offend? So that we can go and plead with the person, who knows, he may have pity on us and forgive us.”Out of anger, Janet lashed out on Smith for cursing her out, she was pained because Smith was just a year older than she was. “Why are you screaming at me? His face bore a sign of tears as she defended herself. “I didn't insult anybody, though I ran into Logan earlier today at Nexus X and I gave him the doze of his m
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The grand interior of the living room at the Fairfax mansion exuded an air of elegance and sophistication. Adorned with ornate chandeliers and exquisite antique furniture, it reflected the opulence and refined taste of the Fairfax family. Sunlight filtered through the tall, arched windows, casting a warm glow on the Persian rug that sprawled across the polished hardwood floor.Mrs Fairfax exuded an air of authority, her demeanor poised and commanding. Logan took a deep breath, steeling himself for the difficult conversation ahead. With each step he took across the room, the weight of his foster mother's medical expenses pressed heavily on his shoulders.As he entered the living room, Logan's eyes fell upon Mrs Fairfax, sitting regally in an armchair near the crackling fireplace. Logan's face shows that he was heavy with worry and concern, he had come to seek assistance from his grandmother-in-law, Mrs Fairfax. Logan's foster mother's life hung in the balance, with a hefty hospital b
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Logan quickly stood up and ran out of the cafe, someone could think that a dangerous wild animal was after him.On seeing him zoom off Rosalind gave out a cold laugh and muttered "this is just the beginning, Logan. I will frustrate you untill you let my daughter go."Rosalind scanned through the cafe she suspected that people were looking, she caught sight two elderly man and woman, probably husband and wife, they were sitting just opposite her table, as their eyes met with her's, in a synchronised manner, they both retracted their gaze.Rosalind rolled her big eyes ball in disgust and muttered in a cold angry voice. "What are you too looking at? Why don't old people mind their business?" She then stood up and stride outside while she lavish curses on Logan who had left some minutes ago."This woman might have going crazy." A lady that was watching her closely suggest to her partner seated beside her."I thought as much." The other person said in agreement.....At the hospital Logan
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"What was I thinking!? How could I allow this to happen? Not me thinking that laying low can help my wife and l to live happily, how insane of me?"As a mere live-in son in-law, it is impossible to protect his wife and his beloved ones, he can't even pay for his foster mother's hospital bill.Logan still on his thoughts. 'I am aware of Maya's genuine love for me, she has loved me despite my predicaments. Money and social status is indeed very important, if not how on earth will I be able to save the one who has been there for me? Look at her laying helplessly on the hospital bed.'Logan briefly looked at Juliana and shook his head then muttered "Without high social status and money I won't be able to save you mother." Juliana was fast asleep, she was having great pain and the doctor had to give a pain relief injection which made her sleep.His thoughts took him back to what had happened earlier at the café."How dare Rosalind suggest such a despicable thing, to sell of my beloved May
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The Vanderbilt's family are way wealthier and prominent than the knight's family which Rosalind want's her daughter Maya to marry into.Through the phone call Mr Shawn already knew where Logan is at. He arrived the hospital with not less than 12 rolls Royce phantom latest model as escorts.Onlookers were thinking it was the president of the country that has come to visit, but they were shocked when the saw Shawn come out of the executive car."He should be very rich to afford this type of luxury" the onlookers suggested.Shawn stride to the medical ward where Logan and his Juliana were. As he saw Logan he bowed slightly. "Young master, it nice to meet you once again, here is the gift from my master." He handed Logan a black card, the inscription on it reads Nexus X was written in bold. He also handed him an envelope containing a contract making him the president of the Nexus X, located in Gateway City where he is currently living in.In just few seconds Logan has become the president
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Right away he dialled Maya's number, and before it could ring she already answered."Hello, Logan! what's going on? I have been trying to reach you all day." Maya said nervously."Nothing much, I am sorry, I was fast asleep when your call entered.""No problems, how is Juliana?" Maya inquired."The surgery has be done and it was successful." Logan announced at the sound of his voice one could know that he is really happy."Really!! That's great news Logan." Maya screamed, "I know right?!"Rosalind heard Maya's voice and rushed to her room. "What is it Maya! what's it about the scream." "Hey! I will call you back dear." With that said, Logan understood and ended the call."Nothing, mum. I am just excited." The Conner of her lips twitched into a sly smile as she replied her mother."And what could be making you excited? Rosalind inquired.""Uhmm! Juliana's surgery had been carried out and it was successful." Maya answered excitedly.Rosalind's was shocked at the news, a hint of disdai
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"About that....., A good Samaritan did." Logan replied and smiled exposing his white teeth. He didn't want to tell Maya about his encounter with his father and how he is now the boss in the most prominent company in the city Nexus X. "Really, that's strange but also a good news." Maya said."So I want you to take back this bag of money and give it back to the lenders. I have money now, though not much but it will serve for a long time."Maya was shocked into silence, how does someone go from being broke to having a sum of money that can serve for a very long time?"It's like you are hiding something from me, Logan!?" Maya said suspiciously."How do you mean, Darling?" "I don't even know the person, as I was seated in the hospital a man on a black suit came over and handed me a check of 1.5 million dollars, he said his boss sent him, and the most shocking was that he knows my name. As soon as he gave me the check he left and I couldn't even get his name.""That's serious, just like th
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"Yes you heard me well. Edmond is your elder cousin, he should be the president not you."Oliva Was shocked beyond her imagination. 'I thought grandmother was with me all this while?' She thought to herself and gradually anger filled her pretty face making her look older than her age.She was still sitting when Mrs Fairfax made this statement, she had wanted to make fun of Maya before she will leave her office, but she was put to shame by her grandmother's statement.All the while Olivia thought that her grandmother was planning to hand the company over to her if Maya doesn't comply.A snicker escaped Maya's lips as she saw Olivia's facial expression after Mrs Fairfax said that the headship of the company will go to Edmond not Olivia.Maya feels better at least Olivia wouldn't be running the company that would be the worst thing that can happen to her. In her opinion, Olivia is a wicked sister who wouldn't think twice before firing her.Judging from how Olivia treated Logan earlier sh
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Smith's eyes lit up in anger as he replies to Janet. “That question is left for you to answer, Janet, whom did you offend? Who have you run your mouth against?” Smith asked. It was as though he were the only one feeling the pain the most. Of course, he has always relied on the family business to thrive he puts more effort in seeing the success of the company, so yes, Smith was extremely painted.A dead silence was in the room before Smith spoke up again, and raising his voice, he urged Janet to think and remember whom she offended.“Think! Think! Punk head! Whom did you offend? So that we can go and plead with the person, who knows, he may have pity on us and forgive us.”Out of anger, Janet lashed out on Smith for cursing her out, she was pained because Smith was just a year older than she was. “Why are you screaming at me? His face bore a sign of tears as she defended herself. “I didn't insult anybody, though I ran into Logan earlier today at Nexus X and I gave him the doze of his m
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Chapter 29
“Peggy, you have just one seconds to leave!” Anthony warned, he hurriedly went to Peggy's office and brought out her personal belongings. When he came back to the reception, Peggy was still laying on the floor, begging Mr. Shawn Brooks for forgiveness. Anthony threw Peggy's purse that he inserted all her belongings outside, then he went forward to her and picked her up like a piece of bottle and just as he threw the purse, so he threw Peggy outside as well, while he quarrels her in a fierce voice.“Since you wish yourself bad, I have to let you go. I can't let you take me down with you.” Peggy stood from the ground and wanted to go back inside in other to continue pleading, Shawn or even Logan might have a change of heart and forgive her.But Anthony gave her a cold glare that seemed to be filled with warning threat.Being a worker in Lucas' lounge is a big deal, not to mention being the manager. She may not get a good paying job, the fact that she was fired would increase the possi
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Chapter 28
“Is anybody speaking to me? I can't see the person.” The waiter said and walked away, ignoring him.While he was still standing there in a daze, a couple walked in and sat down, they were immediately attended to.Logan's eyes lit up. He approached the second waiter, “Why aren't you taking my order? I have being waiting for 30 minutes. Those couples just came, and they are being served, what is going on?“That is because you are not supposed to be attended to, look around, do you see anyone of your caliber here? You should be grateful no one is attending to you, we would rather not embarrass you with the price of food.”She continued, “Can you afford 5 thousand dollars for a plate of food? Obviously not, so I am asking you, please go somewhere else, save yourself of the embarrassments that will follow.”“Yes I can, give me the menu already, I am starving.” Logan replied.“Let me see your cash first, we can't afford to waste our food because of you, I have to be certain there is money o
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Chapter 27
“What's the problem, Babe, did someone die?” He pushed her away after her question, and she fell back.“It would have been better if that was the case.” He replied.“What's up with you, why do you have to Push me?” Janet said as she dusted her dress.“I apologize for that, you need to go now.” Jude said in reply.“But my car isn't here, should I go with yours?” At this, Jude glared murderously at her and uttered. “Take a taxi, whatever, just go.” He began rubbing his head in frustration.“Babe! Tell me what's going on?”“Are you deaf or something. Leave here now before I strangle you!” He screamed. His voice was loud that most people close to his office heard him.At that, Janet picked race. She ran with her shoe in her hand without looking back. When she got to the elevator she quickly wore her shoes and afterward, she composed herself as though nothing happened......Cordial Enterprises.Edmond, raced for his office to his grandmother's office, every person who saw him wondered
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Hazel is a no – nonsense lady, her presence commands respect. They all bowed, and immediately the male receptionist began narrating.“This rag looking Man is disrupting everything, so I call the guards on him, but not to worry, Ma'am.” He bowed and continued. The guards were about to throw him out.”“Is that so?”One of the guards bowed before replying to her. “Yes, Ma'am.” Then they went forward to carry him away, but Hazel stopped them.“Wait!” At which the guards obeyed.“What's the problem, Sir, and what are you here for?” Hazel asked, wanting to hear Logan's side of the story.Logan was in a daze as he saw Hazel, She looked stunning and beautiful. 'Wow! But she is not as beautiful as my wife' he snapped out. “Yes, yes, I have come to see the manager, the receptionists have refused to attend to me.”“Why do you want to see the manager?” Hazel inquired.“I have an appointment with her.”“Wait a minute, are you… Are you Logan?”“Yes I am.”“Come with me, please, I have been waiting
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Logan was hearing them loud and clear, they didn't bother that he could hear them. It was embarrassing for Logan, he couldn't wait to be attended to. As soon as he is officially the owner of Nexus X, he will make sure that all these people suffer for talking down on him.The transfer of ownership was not announced, so no one was expecting it, not even the high official, only the manager was aware. That was how Logan wanted it to be.Jude came to the office with his girlfriend Janet Knights, he did so because he has an upper hand in Nexus X. It was almost Logan's turn to see the receptionist when Janet looked, and he saw him, Logan was standing behind a lady. At first, she didn't recognize that he was the person standing there, when she took a closer look she found out that it was Logan. At the sight of him, she became enraged. “Is that not Logan?” Janet inquired.“Yes, that is him. Do you also know him? He is a loser, I don't know what brought him here.” Kenneth said in reply.“Ye
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“A divorce paper?” Logan exclaimed as though he weren't aware what it was all along.“Yes, a divorce paper, sing in.” Huxley ordered.Meanwhile, Olivia was thinking. “If he sings this paper, who will be doing the chores, who will be running errands and washing the cars” she was hoping that Logan doesn't sign the paper."“Take the paper and sign it already. You fool, I have work to do.” Mrs. Fairfax cursed. Disdain was written all over her face.“Sing the paper already.” Vivian added, she was being disgusted by Logan's silence and delay.“I am sorry, grandmother, I won't sign it.” Logan refused.“Who do you think you are? Take that paper and sign it, do we look like we are here to play?” Raymond ordered. He stood and collected the paper and pen from Edmond, intending to hand it to Logan.“Take this out of my hand, you idiot.” Raymond cursed as his hand was stretched towards Logan.“I told you already, I won't sign it now if you don't mind, I will be on my way, I am already 30 minutes l
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Chapter 23
Monday morning. At the Fairfax's Mansion.“Logan, what are you up to, are you going somewhere or something?” Maya inquired, she was done preparing for family breakfast. Though it is not her responsibility to make breakfast for the whole family, she was avoiding anything that could make the pick on Logan.“Remember I told you I got a job from the man who helped pay my mother's hospital bill?” Logan replied as he put on his trousers.“Oh yes, I remember. What position did he offer?” Maya inquired.“I do not know yet, when I get there, I will know. Wish me well.'' Logan said.“Good luck. Stay for breakfast, it's ready.” Maya said.“Alright, I will.” Replied and gave out a sly smile.“Shall we?” Maya said as she leads the way to the dinning. Wherefore every other person has taken their seat at the dinning.When Olivia and Annette saw Logan, they at once began laughing at him silently as they whispered to each other.Annette began, “He is off to work as he said he would yesterday. Hahaha!
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“Yes, we heard her loud and clear, but what does that have to do with us.” Olivia said. “She can be one of our investors, she can even influence her co superstar to invest. Our company can grow from just textiles to a growing fashion industry.”Ever since Gloria became an actress, Raymond has never stopped singing her praises to people, he was a proud father.“How much does Gloria have in account right now, does she even have up to a billion dollars in her name?we are looking at 3 billion dollars for a start, and you are here blabbing about Gloria. Gloria my foot.” Huxley said in reply to his brother.Gloria, the person in question, was out last night, parting all night.“At least she is independent, what can you say about your daughter Olivia? Aside from interfering in other people's business, what is her contribution to the family business, can you be proud of her for any good achievement?” Vivian fired back at Huxley, who was attacking her husband.At this, Huxley kept quiet, trut
