“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 drive Esmeralda’s car while Madrigal followed him. “Where are we heading to, boss” Madrigal asked. “just one place to quench the fuel of my revenge. Take me to Sillverio’s holding”Madrigal sets the location device for Silllverio’s holding in Porto.Brandon could not take his eyes off as Esmeralda was still in her misery. “Who could that be, Who is he?” Brandon kept thinking and asking himself.“Why do you want to go there?” “Did the Don get that for you also?” Esmeralda spoke after a while. “I’m relieved you’re speaking now” “You haven’t said a word since we left the mall. I halted my revenge against Mr. Casanova because of you”“You think becoming rich is all about revenge?” Esmeralda asked Brandon, taking his words a bit too personal.“Take it easy!” The car came to a halt. “We have arrived, Boss Brandon.”“You can stay in the car. Natalie and Madrigal come with me”. Brandon headed for the entrance to the gigantic building.“Wait Up! I’m coming with you”.Brandon and Esmeralda stepped into the building first. “How may I help you?” The receptionist asked.“The meeting? Has it ended?” Brandon asked him. “No sir, they have been waiting for you. Its this way please”“Good day everyone, I’m sorry for keeping you waiting” Brandon sighted Vanessa. She recognized him immediately. “Brandon is that you?” She asked him.She made an attempt to go meet him but her brother pulled her back by the tip of her gown. Embarrassed by her brother’s action, she left the boardroom.“No wonder it smells like abject poverty in here” Esmeralda scoffed at Mr. Sillverio’s words.“You are not the one I am meeting. It says Ramirez Cedric Soriano! Get out sore looser!”“Manners!” an old man thundered as he walked around him. “The Don told me about your arrival. Please don’t mind my son’s manners.”“Here are the papers you need to sign”. The old man handed them to Brandon. Tears trickled down his face as he did. “Father, you are not selling this to them.”“We are left with no option, Fredrick!” The old man cautioned.“So his name is Fredrick and that old man would be the real Mr. Sillverio” “Why is he crying?” Brandon whispered to Esmeralda.“Ask the Don. I’m in no place to answer that question.”Aliaana walked inside the boardroom. Bumping suddenly into Brandon’s presence. “Oh NO! My surprise revenge against her is now faulted”, Brandon said jokingly.“Brandon?” she asked. “Yes Aliaana, it’s me” “Are you surprised!”Fredrick walked in and held Aliaana closely to himself in a soft embrace. Kissing her to spite Brandon. Aliaana wasn’t comfortable.Esmeralda hugged Brandon, causing a moment of utmost disarray between Alianna and Fredrick. “You didn’t introduce your... ? Girlfriend to me!”“I am Esmeralda Isagani” she smartly responded. She was dressed in an attractive office-setting suit with a cleavage showing her well-shaped eighth figure.Aliaana felt intimidated. “I will just take my leave.”“I need to use the rest room”. Brandon opted to leave with the aim of following Aliaana. “Its that way”, Fredrick corrected him.He turned around. “Vanessa, what are you doing here? I thought this was the rest room for men”. Vanessa was speechless watching Brandon as he talked. Her world stopped as she peered into Brandon’s soul through his eyes. It was love at first sight for her. “Vanessa, are you okay?”“Yes, Yes. I am Okay” “I just had to leave that place. My brother” “Its needless I understand”“Is she really your girlfriend?” Vanessa held Brandon’s broad muscular arms, looking straight into his eyes.“This would be our second time meeting each other and it was all bad events.” “Mind if we see each other another day without any drama?”Brandon was puzzled. “It’s okay with me” Vanessa handed her phone to him. “Give me yours.” She acted meekly.“Did you really want to use the rest room?” she asked him after collecting his contacts. “I wouldn’t mind watching you” Brandon looked at her in awe. “It’s just a joke, bye!”Vanessa banged her body against the door after closing it. “Why do I feel this way about Brandon? It's been the same from the first day I saw him”“I was shattered when I knew he was married and then, to my favor, my own brother destroyed his family”“Poor Brandon, don’t worry. Vanessa loves you!”Brandon left the restroom surprised to still meet Vanessa at the entrance. “It's not what you think” she said, walking away briskly from the place.“What took you so long, New Money!” Fredrick moved closer to Brandon. “Are you scared of facing me you evil traitor?”Natalie targeted his hands by kicking them away before he could touch Brandon. “Now you can’t fight, you have to use someone?” Fredrciked shouted at Brandon, who stood calmly watching him.“I have won this place now, I. won't tell them to thrash you today, but some other day!” Brandon held Esmeralda’s hands and kissed her fingers like a perfect gentle man. “We need to take our leave. This is getting too toxic, my love.”“I fucked her that night, you know, it was hot. She didn’t regard you. Aliaana is fucking good in bed. Is this new one that good?” “I don’t mind taking this new one from you also!”Brandon squeezed his fists together, he was angered by Fredrick’s words. “Don’t give in to his tricks, Let us go”. Esmeralda helped Brandon control his anger, by stylishly dragging him out of the place. “You Won! Let it go. If he slept with her, then so what!?”Brandon shrugged Esmeralda off. “I am taking my son away from him!”“Do you want revenge that badly? Then come with me!”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
Brandon and Arturo were invited inside the director general's office of the secret service. He appeased them and apologized for their incompetence. They were not able to save Don Soriano. They kidnapped him right in front of the Secret Service station.Earlier today, Don Soriano planned on following Arturo to the secret service station in a bid to withdraw the case filed against anyone who had planted the poison.Unfortunately for him,just as he was about to enter, some armed men double-crossed them. Arturo took a bold step to wave them off, but one of them Shot Arturo on his leg and took Don Soriano at gunpoint. They tied a bomb to Don Soriano to make sure none of the officers moved near them.The secret service had no choice but to comply. They chose to let them go as the safety of Don Soriano leaving the station alive was guaranteed."This is crap!" Olvido exclaimed as he barged into the office. He met Arturo and Brandon, who were already seated. "What is this one doing here?" Aren