“I am an accountant,” Jack finally said.“That's a very nice profession. And where do you practice?”Just as Jack had envisaged, Nick went further to ask. Jack doesn't even want to let him know he owns an accounting firm, let alone that he was the CEO of Agron Incorporation. He doesn't have a problem with him on that, but he has known their mom’s kind of person and wouldn't want her to get to know him for some reason known to him.But then, there was no need to lie to Nick because he was likely going to know the truth from Jasmine, his sister. You know, first impressions matter a lot, so he has to apply wisdom to answer his question.“I own an accounting firm,” Nick said.Nick was beginning to wonder what made their mom think that Jack was poor, let alone talk down on him. There was no way someone who owned an accounting firm would not be rich. Jack hadn't even mentioned the name of the particular firm, and Nick was this amazed already.There was no way he wouldn't know the firm becau
As soon as Jack returned home from Jasmine’s place, he went to meet his butler in his room.Going to Blade’s room always seems off to Jack, or else there is something important he can't wait to get from him. As soon as he stepped inside Blade’s room, he asked, “Blade, how are you?”“Oh, boss. You are already back.” Blade, who was on a loud earpiece turned around to face his boss immediately he noticed Jack entered his room.Jack went straight to have a seat.“You got back quite late. I wanted to call you like an hour ago or so, but I remembered you were with your girlfriend, and you two might decide to chill together.”Jack didn't have the strength to start defending anything; he just had to admit what Blade had said.“You weren't wrong after all, but it was no serious chilling. I just want to know her place. I haven't been there for the first time, so it's not a bad idea if I go to know where she stays.”“There's nothing there, boss. You know I will always tease you at every slightes
“Good day, boss,” Kate greeted as soon as she got to his boss's office.Jack, who was busy sorting his bag, responded, “Good day, my dear.”“Sir, it seems you are about to leave,” Kate asked after a short observation from Jack.“As you can see, Or is it not time yet for your boss to leave?” Jack jokingly asked.“Nope, I didn't say so. Just that I felt like from your usual time of you leaving the office, it's like 30 minutes earlier.”“That's funny. Does that mean I have a fixed time to leave work?”“Not at that, boss. The truth is that I haven't seen a boss as punctual as you are. That is why it seems a bit unusual to me.”“Ok, it's alright. I sent for your presence because I wanted to let you know that I was expecting a client from the governor. I don't know if he is still coming, but in case he does, attend to him. Likewise, I will look through the files when I get to work tomorrow.”It was no new thing that the governor sent clients to Jack’s company from time to time after the fir
Scott had accompanied his boss to see his daughter, Nancy, to know how she was coping. But Scott waited in the car on Mr. Andrew’s order, as he wanted to have a private discussion with his daughter. As soon as Mr. Andrew got to her daughter's apartment to see Nancy, she sat down on one side of the sofa with a sour expression on her face. For the past few days, the gap between them has been like a difference between the earth and the sky.With a long face, Nancy said, “Welcome, Dad.” Then she took her face away.“My love, I know you are still mad at me; please forgive me.” Mr. Andrew can never go out of style when it has to do with calling her daughter pet names.Nancy’s eyes lit up instinctively to look at her dad. “Daddy, how you talked to me was not right. You blamed me like I was the cause of our predicament. That was not fair.”“I understand how it made you feel. That is why I have come to say that I am sorry. Let bygones be bygones. I didn't do that intentionally; I let my emotio
As the election approached closely, Mr. Andrew had an engagement with two of the cabals in the Labour Rights Party at one of the exquisite bars’ hotels in town. The men were like the founding fathers of the party, just like godfathers.They have done so much to show him how they run the party to have higher chances of winning. Mr. Andrew was quick in making them his friends, as he doesn't take chances when it comes to mingling himself with men that matter.The three men continued their chats, and their cups of wine were filled once the volume dropped. They prepared to drink themselves to a stupor and then have some women attend to them in their respective rooms after that, as they'd planned to sleep outside for the night. That's what can be done to get what you want.As they drank in the dimly lit room, it pulsed with a life of its own, cloned in a soft illumination that sent different color shades of waves down the walls of the room. A tall man in a brown suit approached the very s
Mr. Andrew had hosted the godfather, who gave him suggestions on what to do regarding the leaked video. It turned out that the plan of engaging a team that subdued the negative reactions from the public worked out. As a result, this switched the narrative, which in turn moved the public’s attention in their favor.The two were seated together, chatting and drinking at Mr. Andrew’s house. The godfather was adorned in a customized Fendi clothing outfit, a Patek Philippe wristwatch, and a diamond necklace, while Mr. Andrew wore Louis Vuitton attire with a gold chain.“I told you it's going to work, and now you can testify to that for yourself,” the godfather bragged.“I must confess, the team achieved impressive results just within a week, and I least expected it. I never believed it when you brought up the idea at first, but I had to give in because I know you are a godfather for a reason,” Mr. Andrew praised him.He did not expect things to go so smoothly and so fast without much skin
“Good day, the people of New York City. Today is the long-awaited day that we will elect the senator, and we have three qualified candidates contesting. Do well to cast your votes online for your most preferred candidate to enable us to choose who emerges as the winner. Voting commences now, from 8 am till 6 pm, and it will be a wrap. So you have 10 hours to decide. Your vote is your voice, and it counts. Good luck and have a nice day,” the newscaster’s voice from the national television reverberated.“Let's have it,” Andrew said excitedly, as his eyes were glued to the television.Scott, Nancy, and the godfather were present to cheer him up, as there was no bargain on his winning.The online voting commenced, and the results were instantly shown on television as the numbers kept reading: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…In the next 3 hours, it went on reading in favor of Mr. Andrew, and he beamed kindly to everyone in the room. In return, everyone in there was happy for him, as he was enjoying the fe
Mr. Andrew doubled his pacing as he treaded back and forth in the sitting room as if he were desperately searching for something.He brushed his hands through his hair, confused. He had already scheduled a planned public appearance and victory rallies after he must have won, as he had expected to win. But right now, it seems like all the plans have failed.“What the hell is happening? Everything is happening so fast… so fast that I can't even” He continued to mutter bitterly to himself, but he was cut off as his phone rang.Ring! Ring! Ring!He filled his hands into his pants, took the phone, and placed it on his ear. “What is it?” he asked Scott harshly over the phone.“The social media was infiltrated against our favor,” Scott’s calm but hasty voice said from the other side.“How exactly? I thought we had resolved that already.”“Not that. It is a different new video.”“What?” Mr. Andrew asked in shock. “What new video is that?”“Arhhhhhh! This one is unusual; you won't believe it,
“Getting married to you is one of the best decisions I have made,” Jack complimented Jasmine, while Jasmine kept on grinning from ear to ear stylishly.They were relaxing in the sitting room, as it was the weekend.“Mum, can you join me in my game if you don't mind?” Amanda interrupted the lovey-dovey moments Jack and Jasmine were having together.“I will join you soon, you can go back to your room, babygirl,” Jasmine hastily replied and Amanda winked excitedly at her and left.Not long after Amanda left, one of the housekeepers came by. “Good day, young master. Someone is here to see you, and she said her name is Nancy."With raised, angry-looking brows, Jack turned and said to the housekeeper, “Tell her to leave at once and never to step foot here.” Looking so bitter, like he just heard terrible news, he added inwardly, “I wonder who showed her the way to my house.”Jasmine tapped him gently on his lap. “Darling, that was a bit harsh. Please hear her out first.”“There is nothing wr
Jack and Blade were watching the news of Richard's jail sentence.Before then, Jack had made sure that Mark was set free just like they had agreed, even though the police finally came to rescue him. But then he remembered that Mark almost got into trouble just because the latter wanted to help him save his daughter and Jasmine, if he had agreed to do what he wished.He didn't stop at making sure that Mark escaped; he also ensured that Mark's grandmother was sent to the best hospital for proper medication treatment.That was the least he could do for himself at the time.Mark in turn appreciated him, and Jack offered him the sum of money he needed to set up a business.“I never saw you as this happy, young master.” Blade commented.“Of course, I need to be happy. Knowing I don't have to worry about anything ever again. At least now, Mr. Moe, Mr. Andrew, and now Richard are all in jail, and I will make sure they rot in jail for all I care.”Jack misquoted, coming from a completely diff
Jack saw that as an opportunity to at least express what he feels for Amanda, as he had initially given her the impression that Amanda was the one who needed her more.But right now, he could feel he needs Jasmine more in his life, even more than Amanda does, and he wouldn't miss this moment to prove it.Thank goodness that none of them lost their lives, especially Amanda, as she was on the verge of losing it while they got to the hospital, but Mercy said no.Jack had spent over an hour in the kitchen just to make steaks, mac 'n' cheese, and fruit salad.Amanda had requested it, and since love needs to be expressed by going out of one's way to get things done,.He had to do it, even though he doesn't enjoy being in the kitchen, hoping Jasmine would enjoy it as well.Jack called out, "My two babies, dinner is ready."Amanda's room was occupied by both Jasmine and Amanda.Even though there was a lot of room at Jack's residence, Amanda and Jasmine can't be separated, at least not now tha
After Jasmine and Amanda were discharged from the hospital, they were both brought back to Jack's house, as the doctor had instructed that they needed proper attention and love more than any other time.Jack saw that as an opportunity to at least express what he feels for Amanda, as he had initially given her the impression that Amanda was the one who needed her more.But right now, he could feel he needs Jasmine more in his life, even more than Amanda does, and he wouldn't miss this moment to prove it.Thank goodness that none of them lost their lives, especially Amanda, as she was on the verge of losing it while they got to the hospital, but Mercy said no.Jack had spent over an hour in the kitchen just to make steaks, mac 'n' cheese, and fruit salad.Amanda had requested it, and since love needs to be expressed by going out of one's way to get things done,.He had to do it, even though he doesn't enjoy being in the kitchen, hoping Jasmine would enjoy it as well.Jack called out, "M
From what he could read, he could sense that something was happening behind his nose.Could it be that Mark was bargaining with Jack on the instructions that were given to him or something?The thought of it made him almost go wacko, as no one crosses that line and gets free with him.Even if not immediately, he would certainly make sure the person went down 6 feet below.Richard pulled out his gun from his pocket and placed it on Mark's head. I gave you instructions on what to do, and you dare try to do otherwise?” He blurted it out angrily.“You pull that trigger on that guy's head,” he instructed one of his boys that followed him inside while looking in Jack's direction, to show who he was referring his boy to.“Then you,” he said, gesturing to the other person, “go to bring his daughter and side chick where they are kept.”As soon as the guy left to get Jasmine and Amanda out, he said, “Hold on, don't pull the trigger yet.” He quickly instructed the first guy he had asked to shoot
“What is going on here? I ask again.” Richard shouted at the top of his voice this time.From what he could read, he could sense that something was happening behind his nose.Could it be that Mark was bargaining with Jack on the instructions that were given to him or something?The thought of it made him almost go wacko, as no one crosses that line and gets free with him.Even if not immediately, he would certainly make sure the person went down 6 feet below.Richard pulled out his gun from his pocket and placed it on Mark's head. I gave you instructions on what to do, and you dare try to do otherwise?” He blurted it out angrily.“You pull that trigger on that guy's head,” he instructed one of his boys that followed him inside while looking in Jack's direction, to show who he was referring his boy to.“Then you,” he said, gesturing to the other person, “go to bring his daughter and side chick where they are kept.”As soon as the guy left to get Jasmine and Amanda out, he said, “Hold o
“Jack.” The words got choked in his throat. Everyone in the city knew about the latest Jack Ford. The once-hidden CEO of Agron Incorporation had decided to pipe down all this time.He knew that if it's true, then the person right before him held immense power, more than even the president of the state, and the incorporation thrived powerfully.But then Mark couldn't believe what he heard. With a smirk, he said, “You think you can fool me, right?”“Believe it or doubt it at your own risk.’ but their business thrived.Then the realization that it should be true hit Mark: was he the same person he heard had decided to keep a low profile along?Mark fell on his face immediately at Jack's feet. “Please, I beg you, spare them. Please,” he pleaded, and Jack stood up, as it was obvious he was unmoved by his gesture. He knew he couldn't fall so cheap as he was sure that Mark was only being a cheap hypocrite, he thought as he walked to the west side of the room, examining the view properly.“D
Just then, the captain's phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. He looked down at his pants, where his phone was, and then immediately went back to Jack.“I will advise you to pick up that call; you might be saving a life. Who knows.” Jack teased with mocking looks and enjoyed the helpless expression on the captain's face.The captain hastily picked up the call, and it was quite a familiar voice that he heard.“Mr. Mark…” The caregiver he had employed to take care of his grandmother's voice came through as if it were vibrating.“Mrs. Joy,” The captain called out to confirm the voice he just heard.The captain's eyes widened in shock as the pistol he held earlier fell from his hand, while Jack gave him a condensed look of confirmation.“You fool,” he muttered, but he could be heard as he watched the captain finish his call.As soon as he got off the phone, he turned to Jack and said, “Don't let your men touch my grandmother. She is all that I have!” The captain started with a loud voic
Blade was at home, ordering one or two things from his end via phone calls.Although he was on and off the house as needed after Jack had left, as he made sure everything was under control.One of the boys that works for him had come to report to him about what was going on so far.The report wasn't perfect compared to what he had planned in his head, but one thing was to plan, and another which is the main thing is making it go exactly as planned.Blade was busy contacting the police too, so as to keep tabs with them as he tried to make sure they didn't fail him at this moment when he needed them most.It's a matter of life and death, and everyone has their own part to play, just to leave no stone unturned.He also wished that Jack, Amanda, and Jasmine would be safe as they had planned, but it depends on how perfect the operation is.If not, with the way assassins sometimes work, they might end up killing everyone if things don't go their way or if they aren't stopped in the right ma