Don Soriano, Arturo and Esmeralda were waiting for Brandon. He wanted to show him his army.
“Here are the best Ten. Pick any one of your choice. Pay details to the specific things that you want”There were about a hundred aside the best ten Don Soriano set aside for him. Brandon walked in, their midst scrutinizing the man. He noticed there were a few women in their midst. “You” and “You” “Step aside”“What are you doing? Picking from the hundred instead of the best ten?” Sir Dawson mocked Brandon’s choices.“What are your names?” “I am Madrigal Sir!” the man said in a husky voice. “That was unexpected you look cooler than the way you sounded”, Brandon said to him. You will be my new body guard. “What’s your name?” he said to the girl.“Natalie, Sir” she answered sharply. “I have made my choice, father.”“Your reasons are best known to you! Choosing these ones means you have a lot of work to do on them.”“I know father. I will do more than I am expected”.“I knew Arturo rained those best ten personally so they would be loyal to Arturo and not me! I would build my team myself!” Brandon said to himself.“Here is the Certificate of ownership. You now own your first small win”. Don Soriano handed it to Arturo, who gave it to Brandon. He opened the envelope. It was to own Sillverio’s company.Coupled with the complexity surrounding acquiring a multi-billionaire company, Brandon found it hard to believe his father truly got the company in his own name.“Yes, believe what you see, you have two weeks to get prepared. Your work starts then. You have an assignment waiting for you!” Don Soriano left with his convoy.“There's somewhere I want us to go!” Brandon said to Madrigal and Natalie. “Our first outing together, I don’t like what you’re wearing!”Madrigal and Natalie wore army camouflage “We will go change, Sir” they both chorused.Brandon intended to see Esmeralda now that he was in a good mood, the new owner of Silverio’s company. “Hey, can I have a word with you?”“NO, she’s with me!” Sir Dawson responded rudely. “I know Toy-Boy it's about business, your mother will be back soon”, Brandon taunted Sir Dawson. He was furious and aimed at Brandon to hit him. He was held back, his arm was twisted backward by Madrigal.Brandon laughed out loud. He wasn’t expecting Madrigal and Natalie to turn up that fast. “I’m starting to like the choices I made.”“Stop it! Let him be!” Esmeralda accepted Brandon’s invitation to have a word with her. “Make it snappy ! I have places to be”, Esmeralda said, flaunting her hair.“That’s rude talking to the new CEO” “I care less about who you are! What do you what?” She asked in haste.“I don’t forget things easily, Miss Esmeralda,” Brandon said arduously.“I just wanted to let you know, I’m here to be your rival, but I have changed my mind. I would love to combat with you!” Brandon left Esmeralda there despite being the one who called her.“Look who called me rude? Leaving me here all by myself and he even dared to call a combat with me?” “What audacity!” She scoffed.“Did he ask you out?” Sir Dawson domineered over Esmeralda. “Get a hold of yourself. You have done enough today”. She angrily walked out on him.Sir Dawson hurried off to catch up with her. Hitting everyone he met on his way.“I am shifting our engagement day forward or should I make it sooner?” Dawson asked Esmeralda, locking his lips as he asked her with predaciousness.“I am not scared of you Sir. Dawson, my father must have agreed to our marriage, but I called the shots. I will think about it.”“If you would excuse me now, I want to work.” Natalie asked to see Esmeralda from her secretary.“Let her in” she responded. “What does he want this time?” She asked wearily.“You need to accompany him to a place. It's an official outing” “He is really stepping on my toes”“Lead the way” Esmeralda got to where Brandon was waiting for her. “Go, I’m taking my own car!”“You’re defying my orders, miss Esmeralda” Brandon said jokingly. “My time is precious to me!” she replied bluntly”.Madrigal drove the car while Natalie guarded Brandon. “We are going to Crown Hall’s Mall!”Madrigal turned the car around sharply, making the car tires give out a loud screening sound.“I love the sound of that!” Brandon said, relaxing.Madrigal came to a stop inside the mall. Brandon stood outside in front of the mall. “It still feels like a dream, I used to work here. A few days ago, it felt so good knowing that I bought it.”“Why are we here? I have more than enough groceries at home”, Esmeralda grumped, coming out of her own car.“What do you want Sir? How may I help you?” “You must be the new employee?” Brandon reoiled the man.“Yes sir! What should I get for you?” “Call the senior Manager for me.” The new sales representative was hesitant. “It’s no problem, I just want to have a word with him.”“Hi, I am the manager Sir!” “Come with me!” “No Mr. Cassanova, let us talk here”The senior manager was shocked as he couldn’t comprehend how the neatly dressed rich man knew his name. “I don’t think I know you sir!” he said with a mild grin.Brandon removed his Bold Sun shades. “Still don’t recognize me?” “Yes Sir, I don’t ”“There was a blonde guy that used to walk here. I want to see him”, Brandon pretended. The makeover was so perfect that even though he had worked with Mr.Cassanova for quite a while now, he still couldn’t recognize him.“He didn’t show up and the business had to move on” the manager said, still smiling. “He bought this company !” Brandon said to Mr. Cassanova.Mr Cassanova laughed uncontrollably, “you….. You….. Said? You mean Brandon bought this place? Tell me a better joke”“OK, I need to tell you this. He defrauded the company before he left, collected an early fee without working for it.”“You are either in the wrong place or you want to see someone else. I need to get back to work. Another VIP like you is here.” Mr Cassanova replied, still laughing at Brandon.“Show him the proof of ownership”. Natalie handed it over to Mr Cassanova. He couldn’t believe his eyes. He looked closely at Brandon. “Are you his brother?” “Yes.”Esmeralda hugged Brandon out of the blue, dragging him away from Mr.Cassanova, who was dumbfounded. “I would never underestimate anyone again, if what you are saying is true.”“Why, what is going on?” “Why did you drag me away from that place?”“Esmeralda?!” A coarse, strong male voice called out to her. Esmeralda placed Brandon’s hands on her waist, looking deep into his eyes. She kissed him forcefully.“Thank You Brandon, right?” Esmeralda smiled, asking if she got the name right. “I am caught in the moment!” “What just happened?” “You moved on so fast. I wasn’t expecting you to,... you know. Isn’t it so fast or should I say it took you so long to get over this pretty face!” The strange man pestered Esmeralda.Brandon stepped in to defend Esmeralda. “Who is he?” He asked decisively. “Opps! she didn’t tell you about me. No qualms,I am…….”Esmeralda jumped into the conversation right before the man could answer Brandon’s question. “He is a nobody. Let’s leave now, she said, jittering”, forcing herself into composure. They left the mall and moved towards the car. “Do you want to talk about it or some other time?” Esmeralda maintained her silence.Whatever effect that man had on her would be of great interest to me. “Would you like to take your car or you ride with me?” Brandon asked in a meaning to console Esmeralda. With no words she accepted his offer.Brandon told Natalie to dri
Brandon’s new couldn’t sleep. Fredrick’s words kept flashing back into his head. The harsh words from his father-in-law, Sir Alvarez, calling him a loser and a failure. How Fredrick and Alianna’s brother joined hands to beat him up, making him kneel and beg for his family. The humiliating sacrifices he made for Aliana when she got ill, begging Mr. Casanova for a raise even though it was meant rightfully for him.“I have money now. Why don’t I feel happy?” “I have bought the mall and the Sillverio’s.” ”Why do I still feel empty?”Brandon left his room and went to the winery at the sitting room. He was surprised to see Natalie and Madrigal there. “You guys can go home. I will be fine” “The house is so big and empty.” “No sir, we chose to stay!” Natalie responded. She was faster at words than Madrigal.“Your phone has been beeping Sir”, Madrigal called his attention. “ I don’t want to speak to anyone.”“It might be important, Sir”, Natalie added. “Fine, give it to me.” “Hey Brandon
Dawson Capentrano walked into the building briskly with high shoulders, stamping his toes on the rugged floor of the lighted room at the gallow’s last floor.He seemed to be conscious of his surroundings as he patiently observed his environment and, maintaining his bold composure, he reached the reception and himself comfortable on the sofa close to the door, watching the entrance.He beckoned to the receptionist and requested a cocktail drink. The receptionist went ahead to get a waiter to attend to his needs, but felt bothered... she went ahead to ask him if he was waiting for some;“Sir, are you waiting to see someone?Not really! He retorted! Just get me my drink. He said firmly, without gazing at her.The waitress returned to her post but murmured some words to her colleague, who left the post counter, and went inside the third wing door.Shortly, a smart young short man came out….Who are you sir and how can I be of help, the young short man that seemed to be the manager asked.
Unhinged."Cheers to our first successful plan," Brandon lifted up his glass of wine. "Cheers," Nathalie and Madrigal pronounced, clinking their cups with his."That makeover was spectacular! He didn’t even recognize you, Nathalie," Madrigal scoffed. "Don Soriano would be pleased with you, boss," he added.After Brandon received the call for his next mission, he had thought his father wanted him to kill someone. "This chip is worth a hundred million pounds," he opened the briefcase and examined the chip. With this small chip, a whole country could be wiped out."Get the door, Nathalie," Brandon ordered. "It's Arturo, should I let him in?" She asked briskly."Yes!"Arturo walked in majestically, removed his shades, and sat comfortably in front of the table. "Isn’t she beautiful?" he put on his shades."Give it to me, I will be the one to take it to your father.""Hell, no! I did the job, then he has to see me!"Brandon argued with Arturo,who just kept his cool. "No flaws, your choice,
Brandon sat on the chair next to Grandma Pilar. The fleet of cars drove in unison. They trooped inside the house."What is he doing here?" Olvido asked warily. "Sit! He is family for now.""Until we know where he stands," Gwendolyn added sleekly. "Why did you choose to join us? And how did you know about our meeting?" Andario asked him.Andario had a pot belly, was fat and of average height, and his short brown hair gave him an innocent appearance. Brandon smiled instead of saying a word to reply to Andario."Leave him alone for now; we have something direly important to discuss," Herveaux interjected. Herveaux was different from Andalio in appearance; he was the cool uncle with the fit body vibes. Obviously older because of his natural sprinkles of white hair. Tall and perfectly built body. He would pass for a model. Herveaux is in his fifties, while Andario was in his forties."Who are we waiting for?" Olvido asked vaguely with a frown. "The losing team?" Gwendolyn asked mockingly, a
"Yes!Family""Everyone seated on this table is family; the blood tie is thicker, and that’s our families saving secret!" the old woman continued talking. Brandon was lost. All his life, he only knew his mother, who had died, and his brutal father, who would do anything for money."It's time you met with the whole family. My son, your father has successfully brought in an heir of his own and your stepbrother.""Which step brother ? Excuse me, ma'am, I am my mother’s only child!" Brandon ascertained. Interrupting the old woman’s speech.The old woman gave Brandon a stern frown. "No more interruptions from you; if you need explanations, ask your father!" she retorted angrily."Gwendolyn would be the new CEO while you and your stepbrother will be out on a mission for our family. It is time to progress!" She peered at Brandon."Father, why aren’t you saying anything?"Don Soraino stared. "Where is the chip?" The bidding is in three days; we must be prepared!""I will take care of that mothe
Brandon sat on the chair next to Grandma Pilar. The fleet of cars drove in unison. They trooped inside the hose."What is he doing here?" Olvido asked warily. "Sit! He is family for now.""Until we know where he stands," Gwendolyn added sleekly. "Why did you choose to join us? And how did you know about our meeting?" Andalio asked him.Andalio had a pot belly, was fat and of average height, and his short brown hair gave him an innocent appearance. Brandon smiled instead of saying a word in reply to Andalio."Leave him alone for now; we have something direly important to discuss," Herveaux interjected. Herveaux was different from Andalio in appearance; he was the cool uncle with the fit body vibes. Obviously older because of his natural sprinkles of white hair. Tall and perfectly built body. He would pass for a model. Herveaux is in his fifties, while Andalio was in his forties."Who are we waiting for?" Olvido asked vaguely with a frown. "The losing team?" Gwendolyn asked mockingly, a
Arturo sat comfortably in front of the hospital bed. Waiting for Don Soriano to become conscious. "Thanks for saving my life, Arturo," he shrugged and sat upright."I'm so happy. Should I tell them you are better now?""No, I am still in a coma; they won't stop until they see me six feet under.""Your son Brandon might be dragged into this, Don Soriano."He heaved a sigh and relaxed back into his bed. "He needs power if he wants to save anyone.""I want you to help him, Arturo; I know he feels I hate him for having another family. Be on his side, Arturo.""Yes Don naything for you""What's going on with the auction?""Shouldn’t we be after who really poisoned you, Don Soriano?""It’s of no use, but I am sure it wasn’t Brandon.""He was at a private meeting with the family yesterday; I'm sure you were not aware of that Don Soriano.""What!" he coughed rashly. "No, Brandon knows nothing about them; is he going to betray me also?""You have only me on your side, Don Soriano."Arturo put