It's April in the morning, and spring is in the air. Beautiful sunshine, and the lively energy of this city was high enough, as companies got their representatives set for the investor meeting at Prime Enterprise.
William Prime called Sebastian last night to remind him about the meeting today, emphasizing more on his presence in the meeting.William Prime didn't know that Sebastian was quite concerned about the meeting. After all, he was the one who invested six billion naira in the Company, and he bought a suit worth eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the meeting.Nike company, Gush company, phosphorus company, and every other company's representative including the President's subordinates, Brian and Vivian, were all present in Prime Enterprise, seated inside the hall for the meeting as they waited for the President of Prime company to arrive for the meeting to kick off.After some while of waiting, William Prime, who drove a Ferrari LaFerrari arrived at the Company. There were luxury cars parked everywhere, except for the parking space meant for the President and the vice-President.After he had parked at the vice-president space, just long enough, a Bentley Mulsanne drove in too. It was Abigail, and Sebastian was in the car too.Abigail went to pick Sebastian at a spot he chose, and brought him with her car. She parked at the President's space.“Goodday Uncle.”Sebastian greeted his Uncle, as they both shared a hug together. Abigail was trying to get the files for the meeting in the car.“I see you're fully prepared for the investors meeting today nephew?” William Prime smiled while looking at the beautiful suit his nephew wore.“Of course I am Uncle.”“Goodday Sir.” There was not much time left, as Abigail was already signifying that with the files for the meeting in her hands.They all left for the hall so as to commence the meeting immediately. Sebastian was a bit nervous. Even when he was the President of Prime Enterprise, he didn't know the representatives seated and waiting for him in the hall.“Goodday Sir, I'm pleased to welcome you.”“You're highly welcomed Mr William.”“There you go sir.”On getting to the entrance of the hall, the guards there greeted and welcomed William Prime, Sebastian, and Abigail. They did as they opened the door for them to go in.On their arrival at the hall, the representatives stood up as William Prime was headed for his seat, Abigail was in front of Sebastian. Immediately Abigail stepped aside to offer Sebastian a seat, Brian and Charles were amazed at who they were seeing.“Sebastian! Who allowed him in here?!” Brian couldn't control himself at the moment. “Security! Come take this loser out of here at this moment!.”“What happened?” At this moment, a middle-aged strong man walked over quickly. He was the company's security chief. He brought two gruesome guards along.“Can't you hear me, I said take this man out of here!” Brian said coldly as he pointed at Sebastian.Just as the chief Security, and the guards were confused, Abigail and other representatives were also confused too.This was the President of Prime Enterprise, and you dare call security on him? Brian didn't understand what he had just gotten into.William Prime, who was already seated, stood up from his seat, and said, “How dare you Brian? What power do you possess to call Security on the…”William Prime was about referring to Sebastian as the President, then he remembered that Sebastian wanted his identity hidden.“Take him out instead, take him out of this meeting at this moment.”The order from William Prime to take Brian out of the hall wasn't as hard to obey as the order to take out Sebastian.Within seconds, the guards were dragging Brian out of the hall.“You're going to pay for this Sebatian. Believe me, you are going to pay!” Brian screamed in Humiliation, as he was dragged out of the hall like a criminal.The whole happenings was like a movie to Charles, his mouth was left open as he stared steadily at Sebatian. He felt paled, 'No wonder he had a black card, and was able to afford that expensive suit at the store'.In no time, the commencement of the meeting that was placed on hold, resumed. Everyone who was present and saw was had just transpired, had their seat so as to carry on with the meeting.***After a long time in the hall, the investors meeting was finally over, percentages were shared among companies, and every participant was making their way to their car.“I really admire the President's generosity to other companies.”“Yes I must confess, Prime Enterprise has really done well to the growing companies.”“The investment plans were canceled, but now we are smiling.”And as they make their way to their various vehicles, each representative had their say about the result from the just concluded meeting.Charles wasn't sharing the same thought, he was still shocked at who he saw in the meeting, seated on the President's seat. He couldn't wait to get back to the Nike company to give a report.He drove his BMW as fast as he could, and got to Nike. He went straight to Grandpa Nike's office to give a report from the meeting. He couldn't knock on the door of the office, as he barged in.“Oh, I'm so sorry. I think I'll wait outside.” Charles met Grandpa Nike in a meeting with Juliana, Jade, Cindy, and some other members of the staff.“No come on in Charles, we were even waiting for your arrival.”Charles then went into the office, and got himself a seat as he sat down, ready to give a report from the meeting.“So tell us Charles, what goodnews do you bring from the Prime Enterprise.“The meeting had a good ending actually, and Nike company's share to the investment was just five percent.” Charles said pathetically.Grandpa Nike's facial expression showed confusion. “How do you mean by five percent? I thought Brian would speak on our behalf for an increase?”“That's the issue sir, Brian was sent out of the meeting.”Hearing this, every member of the Nike family present in the office were more confused.“What are you saying? The manager of Prime Enterprise, out of a crucial investor meeting?”“Are you sure of what you're saying Charles?”“Who would send Brian out of the meeting?”Questions were thrown to Charles, but he decided to respond to just one of the questions.“Chief Prime did, Chief Prime was obviously not pleased with an act Brian exhibited.” Charles said frustratedly.“William Prime? Why, what happened?” At this moment, all eyes were on Charles. Even when he's the assistant general manager of the company, he hasn't gotten a deep attention like this before.Seeing the much attention given to him, he said, “He called the security guards on the President, and because of this, he was sent away.”Immediately, the sound of the chair forcefully pushed backward, erupts the discussion. Cindy stood up in total dismay.“Can you hear yourself Charles?! Are you trying to say Brian has gone insane, why would Brian ever call security on his President?”“Charles, I hope this is not a joke?*“Who would dare call security on a President?”“Tell us Charles, why would Brian call security on his President?”The eagerness to know rose, Charles wished he could skip this part of the report, the tension was rising at the moment.He wondered how they would all feel when they are told who was seated on the seat of the President of Prime Enterprise. He really did wonder.After adjusting his seat forward a bit, he summoned enough courage, and said, “It was because, the one that sat on the President's seat today during the meeting, was Sebastian. Your son-in-law.”“Nonsense! What are you sitting here saying?”Grandpa Nike was enraged. How could Sebastian be the President of Prime Enterprise?“That's who I saw seated on the President's seat during the meeting today. You can call Brian to confirm what I've just said.” Charles said with assurance.“Yes Grandpa, let's call Brian. Let's ask him if what he's just told us is true.”Grandpa Nike picked up his Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 on the table, and searched for the number of Brian. He called and Brian picked up. On the phone, he said, “Hello Brian, how was the meeting today?” “Oh, the meeting was alright. It's just that I will have to discuss with the President again tomorrow.” Brian lied.Grandpa Nike was already feeling that Charles had given them a false report, but still went further to ask, “That's good you know. And again, I know it's false, but was Sebastian in the meeting?”“Sebastian? I don't understand…”The response Brian gave was what everyone was waiting for, especially Grandpa Nike. He
“Grandpa Nike, can I say something?”The entire Nike family was silent at the moment. Almost everyone wanted to hear what this good for nothing son-in-law wants to say.“Don't just waste my time.” Grandpa Nike was interested too, to know what Sebatian have to say.Sebastian firmly said, “I promise I can help the company in the appropriate way, you don't need to listen to Brian's request.”.This live-in son-in-law spoke with certainty. Could it be that he indeed can help the Nike company from crisis?Brian did not believe the promise Sebatian just made. He smiled coldly, and said, “How can you do that? You can't even help yourself, and you want to help others.”Sebastian stretched his hand and pointed to himself. He then said, “I have enough money in my possession that can take the company out of crisis.”At the moment, it was so shocking to everyone that they kept silent, and said nothing.But after some time…“You?” Cindy was surprised at first. She then held her belly, and broke in
While Brian was helplessly standing outside, grandpa Nike came out too, looking for him. With a very confused face, he said, “Brian, are you joking with the feelings of the Nike family? The cheque you gave us, I've just asked someone to check it. The cheque couldn't be cashed.”It is happening, the worst which he feared will happen has happened. Brian wasn't surprised to hear what grandpa Nike just told him. He was just surprised how quick things went against him.He has just gone bankrupt. Everything he owned has been frozen all of a sudden. He didn't know where else to hide from this catastrophe that has befallen him. In a thrice, he has just been pierced in the heart by William Prime.Grandpa Nike was really waiting for Brian's explanation on why the cheque cannot be cashed. As for the moment, Brian was quiet. He was obviously thinking of any believable lie to tell grandpa Nike.After a while, Brian smiled, and said, “Don't you worry Grandma Nike, it could be just a minor issue. I
Time was running out for the Nike family, as the company's crisis was still on their neck. The hope they once had from Brian had vanished in a flash. Grandpa Nike was totally deep in thought, another immediate alternative is what they seek or else, the company might be headed for doom. “What are we going to do next grandpa? We seriously need another solution.” Romy's hands were on his head, as he was also trying to think. “Maybe we should just ask other companies for help before things get out of hand.” “I would have said we take a huge amount of loan, but what if we end up not able to pay back?” “That's not a good idea if you asked me.” Suggestions of different kind were made, but none of them were preferred the best option. A company like the Nike company was probably big enough for such options that were made. Grandpa Nike came out of his deep thought, and said, “I think I heard one of you say we should meet other companies for help, right? “Yes Grandpa, I feel that is proba
Days have passed, and times have changed, but the situation at the Nike company remained unchanged. The day was closed for the presentation.It was the weekend, and Cindy was getting prepared for the presentation she had with the Prime Enterprise.She knew very well what was at stake, and the kind of enterprise she was going to present the project to. It was well known in the city of Lanchester how the Prime Enterprise was so strict in choosing the project in which to invest in.Everyone in the Nike company knew that if Cindy was able to pull this off, and thus get the two hundred million dollars needed by the company to end its crisis, then she'll surely not only cement her general manager position, but will also become prominent in the company too.For a while, the house was quiet, but not until a knock was heard at the door.“Who is it? A minute please.” Cindy walked with much pace with a glass of wine she was holding, to answer who was at the door.“Hello Cindy..” It was Sebastian
The day of the presentation came, Cindy was dressed in her charming way, she drove the BMW to Prime Enterprise with the most outstanding project of Nike company, even when she was a bit nervous.When she got to the Prime Enterprise, the person who responded to her was the General secretary, Abigail. “Hello, welcome to Prime Enterprise, how can we help you?”Cindy, who was wearing a smile, soon responded, “Thank you, please I would like to meet with the President.”“Oh, I'm so sorry the President is not on seat yet. But I can assure you he will be around later today. However, may I know the business you have for coming here today?”Cindy had a bad feeling. But she tried as hard as not to make the smile on her face varnish. “It's not really a big deal, I brought an outstanding project to present to him. I actually want the Enterprise to invest in this project.”“Hmm, that's a nice one you know. Abigail smiled. She took out a hardcover book, and handed it to Cindy. “Please, put in your
Cindy got to the Nike company, and went straight to the office of Grandpa Nike. She felt really humiliated today. She was still very furious in front of Grandpa Nike and Luis, she refused to even sit. What she faced at Prime Enterprise was never expected.Grandpa Nike stared at Cindy for sometime without saying anything to her. He saw her expression and couldn't help but think that something was definitely wrong.He said calmly as soon as he thought of this. “Cindy, please tell us. What was the result from the meeting with the President of Prime Enterprise?”Cindy couldn't respond to the question asked by grandpa Nike. She feared he might feel very disappointed with her, she was not even able to meet with the President of Prime Enterprise, talk more of a meeting.“Come on Cindy, have a seat and tell us what went wrong at the meeting today.” Luis inquired further as she was also curious to know what the outcome was.After a short while, Cindy then got a seat in the office, and sat down
It was the evening of another day. The entire Nike family was present for dinner, which involved William Prime. William Prime was so kind enough to honor the invitation given to him by Grandpa Nike. The members of the Nike family found it hard to believe that the Vice President of Prime Enterprise would honor their invitation. “Wow, I must confess you make nice and delicious delicacies here in this family. The food tasted so nice.” William Prime signed in satisfaction, he had no intention of hiding the taste of the food he had just eaten. In that instant, every member of the Nike family was extremely happy. William Prime was a man highly respected, and admired in the city of Lanchester. He was almost seen as a god by all. So the commendation he made based on the food, meant a whole lot to the entire Nike family. Grandpa Nike became much relaxed. He looked at William Prime with some sense of pride. He then said, “Thank you so much Chief Prime, I'm happy you enjoyed the meal. It