“Who the hell are you to counter my orders? I am the manager of Prime Enterprise. Who are you?!”
Brian was raging already, he couldn't see who it was that countered his order because the person was seated in front of the big hall.A man was walking towards the direction of where Brian was. Vivian quickly recognized the man and tried to warn Brian, but when she saw how Brian was so annoyed, she said nothing.When the man got closer to Brian, he removed the black shade he wore and Brian was able to truly recognize him.Brian was shivering as he broke out in a cold sweat, his sweat dripping, he said, “Chief.. Chief Prime, were you the one? I'm so sorry, Chief Prime, I honestly did not know.”It was Williams Prime. Brian did not come that early to the venue to realize that Williams Prime was already in the hall before him, seated in front.“Brian, were you actually questioning me?” Williams asked for clarity, even when he knew Brian wouldn't dare to.“No sir, I wouldn't dare to do that.” Brian said quickly. “I'm so sorry sir.”He looked at Vivian and Charles with a face of help while talking, but they looked in different directions, acting like they didn't know him or what was going on.“How could three of you dare humiliate this man in this event?” Williams said while pointing at Sebastian. “Don't you know he is….”Williams Prime was about telling them who Sebastian was, until he looked at Sebatian, and he gave him a facial signal not to reveal his identity yet.“Never mind. Now, you guys will apologize immediately to him at this very moment!”Just as Williams Prime made the order, every guest in the hall was stunned, including the Nike family. Brian, Vivian, and Charles' faces were looking shocked, as they were in great disbelief that they would apologize to Sebatian.“Excuse me sir, but…” Brian hesitated a bit.“If you don't do what I ordered, then I'll take it as an insult to my personality.” Williams Prime was quite firm as he did not want any explanation.“Who is this Sebatian to deserve such respect?”“I'd rather get swallowed by the ground than apologize to that beggar.”The drama at first was eye-catching, but this very one was more eye-catching as the guests were in awe, and murmured still. Their attention was totally focused on what Brian, Vivian and Charles were going to do.After a little while, just as every guest in the hall was still anxiously waiting to see their next step, Brian cleared his throat, and said humbly.“Please, please Sebastian, forgive me…” He said with a pleading impression, as well as Vivian and Charles.All the guests gazed wondrously, as Sebastian who was supposed to suffer absolute humiliation in the wedding event, was suddenly lifted high.On the other hand, when Cindy saw that a mere Sebastian was given so much respect, her face darkened. She stared at him, and said to herself, ‘You surely will pay for this Sebatian, for humiliating Brian himself!’Sebatian remained calm after the apologies, and showed no expression.“Thank you so much sir.” Sebatian sighed. He then shook hands with Williams Prime. “I’m fine now.”Soon, the wedding ceremony that was interrupted due to that moment of chaos, continued.***The clock was forward, and the wedding ceremony which produced so many actions and reactions was over. The invited guests who honored the occasion were filing out of the venue accordingly, as they sauntered to their respective cars.There was only Brian, Vivian and Charles in the hall right now.Every expression Brian made showed how frustrated and angry he was. He looked outside the window and said, “I don't know why Chief Prime will stand up for someone like Sebastian. That guy is nothing, absolutely nothing!”“He was just fortunate Chief Prime came to his rescue, that tartard thing.” Vivian was ranting as she also could not forgo the embarrassment she went through.“I hope I make him pay for this!”What happened during the wedding ceremony was not only discussed inside.Outside the Shaffon Hotel, all guests were also talking more about what transpired between Brian, Vivian, Charles and Sebastian during the ceremony.Romy even murmured, “I never expected Williams Prime to stand up for Sebastian in that manner, like he knows Sebastian.“How will he know a common Sebatian? I'm sure he just felt pity for him. Looking like a beggar.” Cindy snorted.“That useless thing must be a very good actor. He made Williams Prime feel pity for him which saved him from the humiliation he deserved today…” Luis said bitterly.The luxury cars that were parked inside the hotel were driven out by their respective owners, including the ones outside the venue too.The members of the Nike family walked majestically towards the family car, only for them to see Sebastian standing by the car, waiting for them to come outside.Luis was fuming immediately she saw Sebastian standing by the family car.“You stupid pretender! You made Brian a laughingstock today because of your foolishness. Get away from that car at this moment!”“You had better hope Brian is still willing to help our company out of the crisis, because if he is not anymore, I'll kill you myself!” Senior Nike said coldly as he pushed Sebastian away and entered the car.“You're going to walk home today, because you won't join up in this car, not after what you did to Brian.”Cindy, Juliana, Jade and Romy, entered the car as they all ignored Sebastian. Even when Juliana wasn't feeling okay with it, she had no other choice than to just act like she doesn't care.Sebatian was left alone stranded as the Nike family drove off without him. He waited to find a taxi.Just as he was waiting, suddenly, a loud car horn was heard. One of the costliest cars in the city, a Bugatti Centodieci came along and stopped beside him.“Hey nephew, are you stranded? Come on hop in, let me give you a ride home.” Williams Prime rolled down the car window slowly, requesting for Sebatian to join him.Without hesitation, Sebatian went in. He was fortunate to meet his Uncle on the way because he was already tired.Even when he could get himself as many cars as he wanted, he still preferred not to.“So nephew, what do you say you come to the company tomorrow? I mean, you assume your new office as the President of the company, and also check the investment plans we've compiled for the year.”“Okay Uncle, that won't be a problem. First thing tomorrow morning, I'll be at the Company.”The Prime Enterprise was gradually going out of the crisis they faced, so Williams Prime thought it'll be the right time his nephew assumed his new office.“I'll send my driver to pick you up, right…?”“No Uncle, don't bother, I think I'll be fine coming on my own.”From the banks of the Lanchester river to the Lanchester city main gate, the atmosphere that morning was so cold.Sebastian was awake early enough to carry out his normal morning chores.Every member of the Nike family was preparing to go to the company, although Senior Nike had already left.Sebatian, who was in the store room, was also getting ready to go to the Prime Company, which was located at the east road in Lanchester city.Williams Prime called him last night, and said he won't be coming that early in the morning to company due to some engagements. But will make sure the general secretary, Abigail Nelson, will be available early enough to show him anything he wants to see about the Company.Soon, all members of the Nike family left for the Nike company. After some time, Sebatian left also for Prime company.***On getting to the Prime Enterprise, Sebatian stood in awe as he stared at the skyscraper in front of him. The last time he was here, the building was incomplete. Now,
Vivian was standing, looking stunned in front of Sebatian and Abigail in the office of the President. She then felt so ashamed of herself.“I'm sorry, I'm sorry..” Vivian said as he got out from shock, and got back to herself. She picked up the file she dropped on the floor.The General Secretary ignored her, and took the file from her hands. She took out the investment plans from the file, putting them in front of Sebastian, she said, “My President, these are the plans for this year's investment. Every company and the total amount of investments is there.”The investment plans were made up of potential investment that other companies are willing to stake. Every year, companies in Lanchester, including the Nike company, invests in Prime Enterprises, for future returns.The year was different because Prime Enterprise kept the plans on hold because of the crisis, in order not to disappoint those companies in their yearly returns. But now, the crisis is over.Sebastian looked through the
“Huh, why are you all just forcing me?” Juliana had to voice out. “I said it last time that I'll think about it.”Grandpa Nike became disgusted with his grand daughter's hesitation. He said coldly, “What are you trying to do? The earlier you accept Brian, the better for you! The useless husband you have now has nothing to offer you.”Grandpa Nike was not having it, he was determined to persuade his granddaughter to marry Brian, just for the good of the company and the family.“Look here my daughter, I'm your mother and I know what is best for you. Don't toss aside a bright future all because of indecision.”“Cousin, this kind of love Brian is willing to give to you is so enviable. Your penniless husband can't even afford to offer you such love.”The pressure from the family members was still coming, as Juliana became so uncomfortable with their lack of understanding, and felt worse in her heart at the moment. In front of her family, she's a pain to them again.In the moment, Sebastian
“You?” Brian was dumbfounded at first. He then placed his hands on his head in amusement.It was another reason for everyone present to be in silence at that very moment. They all stared at Sebastian with amazement.This live-in son-in-law just spoke with absolute certainty. Could it be that he's indeed the President of Prime Enterprise?Grandpa Nike wasn't ready to even think about the pronouncement Sebatian just made. He didn't believe him. He smiled and said disenchantedly, “The so-called husband to my granddaughter, has gone totally insane.”The moment Grandpa Nike said that, Romy, Jade and Cindy broke into laughter. They gave Sebatian a look of them being highly flabbergasted by what he just said.“You're nothing but a poor thing who is a live-in son-in-law. How dare you use Prime Enterprise to elevate your status?”“What in the world did my sister marry? I mean, this guy is a clown.” “Do you really think the Nike family are joking here, or do we look like a joke to you?”“Sebas
It was the twenty first hour, and the mood in the Nike family house was darker than the night.Brian seeing how the guards he called to throw Sebatian out of the house were finding it hard to carry out his order, made him furious.He was already looking humiliated in front of the entire family of Nike. 'Why can't these useless guards take this thing out, do they want to humiliate me?’ One of the guards was the security guard who tried to stop Sebatian at the Prime Enterprise gate from entering. The second one was a friend to Sebastian back then when they were on the street together.“Since you two can't carry out my orders given to you, then you are both fired!” Brian was raging.Then out of frustration, Brian went close to Sebastian, and held the top of his shirt. “You loser, I'll make sure I make you pay for this!”He wasn't ready to make Sebatian go free after the humiliation he had just faced from his two personal guards. That moment Brian was sure to make Sebastian pay.“Come on
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
“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