“Would you like to see your new appearance sir?” the woman asked Brandon. “Yes!” “Show me” he responded.
They took him to the viewing room. It had large mirrors on both sides. “ Now I look Like a Real Man”, Brandon said smiling balefully with an evil smirk.Brandon’s life took a new turnaround within a day. Not only did he have a glowed up change, but he had a new mindset. “Thirsty for revenge!” he replied, smashing his hands together briskly.“We are leaving now! Young master” Arturo said to Brandon.“Welcome to The Golden Prime Inc. Your father’s first company here in Rivera”, Arturo said, as he led the way.“It’s all the same but a lot has changed. The colors, the buildings and the water fountain are no longer there? That was my Mother’s design”, Brandon said.No one cared to listen, they were all focused on entering the building. All the men came to a halt except Brandon, who walked side by side with his father.“Until you are installed and accepted as the new heir, you cannot walk beside the don” Arturo said to Brandon, stopping him from entering alongside his father.“Follow them!”Brandon followed the other guys, they took the left elevator, while his father and Arturo took the right one.Brandon had just one thing in his mind: “Becoming Rich. Once again. Having that power!”The elevator alarm beeped, they had gotten to their destination. A clumsy, neatly dressed woman mistakenly bumped into Brandon and his men. “I'm sorry” she said, shrieking with fear.“Seize her one!” one of the men that accompanied Brandon said, “No let her be, I have greater plans for today! You will have fun boys!” Brandon said, letting go of the beautiful lady.“I was once like that, even though things will be different now,I can't easily forget what has happened” he thought to himself.”“Go in Sir”, the men waited outside the door. It was a boardroom, everyone was seated waiting. “Could it be for me?”Don Soriano walked inside a few minutes after Brandon did. He was followed closely by Arturo.Everyone that was seated stood up as the don set his foot in the room. “Seat everyone” he pronounced with calmness and utmost composure, crossing his legs neatly.“I called this impromptu meeting with you, my brothers”, he paused. Arturo offered him a hot coffee, which he sipped before proceeding. Brandon could only watch amazingly.“Back to what I was saying, yes come here Brandon” he signaled to Brandon to move closer to him. He was standing at the opposite side of the back door, where he came in through.“Ramirez Cedric Soriano I announce him as the new heir of Golden Prime Inc.” Don Soriano pronounced.Brandon walked baronically, full of pride and elegance. “Who has anything to say?” his father asked.No one dared oppose Don Sariano’s orders. Everything he said was final. “I have something to say” a beautiful, sexy, bold and radiant woman said, standing up from her seat.“Hmm… Esmeralda! The only lioness in my den” Don Soriano said, radiating with a snicker.She smiled and bowed in response. “Why now, Don? Will the future of Gold Prime Inc be safe in his hands?” She asked .Everyone on the table was frozen with fear. Esmeralda’s bravery had always put them off. They believed the Don spared her just because he liked her. “Shut Up and sit down now!” one of the men on the seat cautioned her. “Let her speak”, Don Soriano said.“I will answer your question but with proof, my beloved”, “Come forward, speak!” Don Soriano said to Brandon.Brandon was unprepared for any speech, he didn’t even know his father would reinstall him as the heir without having him prove himself worthy of it. “I would figure out what to say. I was born for this.”“A few of you might know me. I was born here and I have returned. Full of experience and lessons. I would leave you with this word. Only the man who has seen the inside and the outside of the world can maintain the growth of the world”. Brandon left for his seat,There was total silence, until Don Soriano clapped. He was joined by the rest of the men.“Great words, I guess one of the questions has been answered, Esmeralda?” Don Soriano said.The meeting ended, all the men exchanged pleasantries with the Don and congratulated Brandon forcefully even though most of them weren’t in support of the Don’s decision.“I have my eyes on you Golden boy” Esmeralda said as she walked past Brandon without congratulating him.“Who is she?” Brandon asked his bodyguards.“She is Esmeralda Isagani”, the billionaire heiress to Topnotch’s Holdings. She’s currently the face of Gold Prime Inc.”“She must have felt pressured by your sudden presence, Sir” “I am Marcellus Santiago, not a billionaire, but a billionaire's personal assistant.”Marcellus was a bit shorter than Brandon but they would be of the same age, having the same physique, but Marcellus wore thickened black glasses.“She’s beautiful isn’t she?” Marcellus asked Brandon, who had been mute to all his advances.“Beautiful and rude”, Brandon said. Offering Marcellus a handshake. “I’m looking forward to working with you”“Excuse me, I need to catch up with something” Brandon said, “She’s not your type, believe me”, Marcellus said, laughing at Brandon.Brandon walked over to where Esmeralda was. She was speaking with Don Soriano. He waited outside for her to return.“Get out of my way. I need to go in there”. A man argued with the men that guarded the entrance to Don Soriano’s office.“You have to leave or wait till the Don is ready to see you!”“I have the largest share here, I can change my mind and leave Gold Prime’s Inc if you don’t let me in this moment” the man threatened.Brandon moved closer to settling the dispute. He was used to settling rifts back when he worked as a sales rep in the mall.“Why don’t you calm down and let me know how I can help you?” Brandon said appraisingly.The man delivered him a slap. Brandon was only calm when it came to women or customers. He aimed at hitting the man in response, but he was stopped by Arturo, who arrived before Brandon could hit back.“I’m sorry Sir Dawson, the Don will see you now!”“Did he just place that arrogant fool over me? I won’t let that slide”, Brandon said to himself.Brandon’s plan of seeing Esmeralda was void. He was angered by Arturo taking Dawson’s side. He stormed off the place in anger.Arturo knocked on the door to Brandon’s office. “I don’t want to see anyone now!” he said with a low voice. “I will make sure everyone respects me. No one will ever look down on me again, never!”Arturo opened the door, ignoring Brandon’s words. “I made it clear I wanted to see no one”, he shouted at Arturo.“The Don has something for you, Come!” Arturo said to Brandon.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
“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
THREE YEARS LATER. Brandon brushed his long golden hair to one side as he carried a little girl with curled blonde hair in his arm as a young, tall boy stood next to him. "Mummy," the little girl said, forcing herself down into his strong arms to greet a woman who seemed to have attracted her attention. "Vanessa, we missed you." Brandon hugged and kissed her. "It was just three days; stop acting like I spent the whole year away, and it was fun—sure, you don't want us to come together with you?" she asked, leaning on his strong arms. "Take care of the kids; I need to go now." Brandon planted a kiss on her head. "Keep the family safe till Daddy returns!" he said, roughening the young boy’s hair. "Please be safe; we’ll be waiting for you at home." Vanessa kissed him, and he smacked her ass. "Stop—the children are here!" Brandon entered the garage at the back of the building. Dragging out a black power bike parked at the edge of the wall, he covered the helmet and start
BRANDON. "When we get to the glass house, go back to Manila and make sure none of our men are left behind; this is my home; I’ll be fine," Brandon said to the pilot. "No, boss, I’ll protect you with my life; Estrellia, Madrigal, and Nathalie are there; I can vouch they’ll protect Vanessa and our men," he responded baravely. "Then stop here; I want to go in unnoticed," Brandon commanded. He told the pilot the signal to give if he needed him to return for him. I discovered something strange and haven’t confirmed it, but right now you’re the only one I can trust. I am on my way from death to life, whatever comes up. At least one of us deserves to know the truth. Meet me at the glass house. The truth lies there. Brandon read the text. Olvido sent him the second time. He tried opening the gates, but no one was there, and he got in by himself, which was strange. The lounge room was also opened. He got in quietly when he noticed some movements. "Where are you, Olvido?" He
MADRIGAL. "How do I find her easily without getting spotted? Madrigal brooded, sreching, with his eyes all over the place as he hid behind a door. Leaving the room where Brandon was fighting with Frederick and Torillio was hard, but he knew he would be fine without him.A masked man snooping around for any intruder stepped into Madrigal’s trap. He zapped his neck from behind and slid him behind the door with him. "Sorry man—I need your uniform and this shady mask.""Vanessa!" "Vanessa!! Vaa—" "What are you doing here?" He alarmed, running to meet injured Brandon, forcefully dragging himself as he continued fending off RAD and Torillio’s men. "We walked into a trap; Fredrick is not RAD; Torillio was also fooled, and he’s fighting. I called our men; they’ll be arriving a bit late; they blew up my airline." Brandon’s breathing was over his chest. His leg was bleeding, and he tied it with a piece of cloth.Madrigal felt so much pity for him. He had gone through hell, and now w
ANDALLIO. “You’re uselss, you’re fat and dumb”“You can’t even lift yourself and you think I need your help?” “You’re a failure! You failed at everything,” “Get out of my head!” Andallio wailed smashing the glass of liquor in his hand against the telivison screen in his room. He walked down to the swimming pool at the lass house. “It is over, I won, they’ll kill theirseleevs and destroy it all—and me Andallio Ramirez will become the owner of it all,” He mused with a smile and leaped inside the pool. The perfecet plan crossed his mind after his call to Brandon. Torillio and Arturo would become a menace to him in the future if he helped them get what they wanted form Brandon. Fredrick was also he sore he was planning to remove at all cost. When he was calm form the drugs he gave him, Andallio made him an irresistible offer. The revenge he has always wanted to have on Brandon for dragging the face of the Silverrio’s in the mud and running his family. Fredrick’s ego
BRANDONThe call with RAD seemed so unreal and strange. Brandon needed more answers. "How did she end up with him?" He asked his team to work hard to track down the number. They were back at the mansion, but he didn't stay."Where is Esmeralda?" Is she in the mansion?" he asked Natahlie. "Yes boss, I guess they’re packing, but they haven’t left.He raced up to his room to get the original documents from his safe. "Do you think she’ll talk if we give her?" Madrigal asked him closely, knowing how important it was to his plans. "My child, I need to confirm if it’s true; I can save Vanessa, but if he’s really pregnant, the babay might die; you know RAD, he’s brutal; I’ll do anything to save my child," Brandon responded, picking it up and closing the safe. "Esmeralda, come; we should have a word before you leave; your mother can leave," Brandon roared. Esmerald didn’t respond; she kept rolling her travel bag behind Hailey. "Look at this—you want it right?" Brandon wiggled the
BRANDON. "Did you meet him?" Brandon rused out ot meet Brandon who was dresched and walking slowly in the rain. "Yeah, and I told him to watch out for me. I'll hit him with every inch of my strength," he holererd lifitntg his heart in his voice. "I won’t let Lamar’s death slide, they knew he was coming for me, they killed him right before me and I couldn’t do a thing," Brandon packed his hair with his hands and faced up to the rain. "Your days are numbered, he viled, taking the lead inside the PROVOCATOR;s night club. He returned ot the VVIP spot with Madrigal. " Zino—call him up, to meet me here, I’ll pay whatever ti cost to bring him out of whatever hole he’s stuck in," Brandon graved his voice sild with anger and an itch for revenege. "I have given the orders boss, you should change your dress and take a rest," Madrigal uttered inconveneitnly. Brandon’s rage has never been this great. He went out of hi reach to forcefully meet with RAD even though they stope
ANDALLIO. "Ouch—" Andallio exclaimed, playfully squezzing his face in mess. He rewatched Lamar’s death clip again and again with no remose but a broad, domineering smile on his face. " This is what will happen to anyone who goes against me, I can’t wait to see Fredricks’ reaction when he watches this—" he chocked, laughing. Where's the tape?" he asked worriedly and the gave it to him. Lamar was so close to handling it over o him and he ad ot take aderastic step to get him out. " Pople will do anything for money, do you believe that my last minute genius plan wanst a oart of my plan?" he asked his men beaming with pride. " You’re an ultra genius boss; Lamar outsmarted us, he didn’t had over the evidence o Bardon at his house but insisted on a meet, if Brandon had come ealier we would have sabotaged all your plans," one of his men responded telling him the truth he loved to hear. "Yes, I save you all again; your head would have been off your body if it went bad,"
TORILLIO. The thunder struck strongly; the cloud was darkened, and it rained heavily. Torillio lurked on the balcony on top of his house looking at the other houses in the street and the lightened up neighborhood. " I used to enjoy these," he whispered, puffing out smoke. "That phone, I found with Anton, Olvido's right-hand man, the one I almost got framed for him murder, linked with RAD, the phone repairer was found dead and the phone is missing, you caused it, I couldn't monitor him" "Arturo—you made a stupid mistake. Do I have to do everything for you?" he asked him insignificantly. Arturo was drenched, sitting in the rain. "Sorry about that. It's all gone now. Whatever happened with RAD and Anton, I think you should let it go; The girl is safe, and with me, did you take care of Olvido?" he asked him, rolling up another stunk of weed. He looked up to see Arturo, as he didn’t give a response to the question he asked him. "Cat caught your tongues, old friend? Do you rem
BRANDON.Brandon stuck his hand out in traffic. It was raining under the cloudless, serene sky. " It looks so peaceful—the kind of life I cherish is near, I can feel it," he said to Madrigal, sitting next to him in the driver's seat. "Yes Brandon—about that man, Lamar, don’t you think he’s dangerous? I didn't want you to see him," Madrigal streched adjusting his seat to fit his back, as the lane they were on wasn't moving.Lamar had met them at home earlier, before they set out. He claimed to he came there to deliver some packages to Hailey but she wasn't home. He then went ahead to ask Brandon’s men that he seeked audience with the boss." I don't think he is—and he looks familiar I just can’t fugure it out," Brandon responded as he gleaned over the car’s window. " Jordan, don’t you think he’s hdidng something? He just menstioned only Hailey—I know she’s connected to RAD but do you think he would send that much men just to defend her?" Brandon questioned him. The thouts